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British retailer group Frasers will sign a deal to increase its stake in ASX-listed Accent Group, enabling further expansion nationwide. Frasers is set to raise its shareholding to 19.99 per cent from the 14.65 per cent it acquired from Brett Blundy in August , the Australian Financial Review reported. The new deal would allow the British giant to leverage Accents distribution network to establish a physical presence of Sports Direct in Australia.
Wal-Mart de Mxico y Centroamrica is planning a significant expansion of its store fleet over the next five years, adding more than 1,500 stores to the 4,000+ locations it already operates. The retailer will use a CapEx investment of 41.8 billion Mexican pesos ($2.05 billion) to add more than 15 million square feet of total sales floor space. The total CapEx investment represents a 20% increase over the previous year.
After a four-year hiatus, G-Star Raw is poised to re-establish its presence in Australia and New Zealand, emerging from a turbulent chapter in the market. The Australian arm of the Dutch-founded denim giant, established in 1989, collapsed into voluntary administration in early 2020 as the advent of covid engulfed the market. G-Star Raws 57 outlets across the country closed their doors.
CVS is one of the largest retailers in the U.S. by store count, with more than 9,000 locations across the country. And while a consistent experience is important for the chain, increasingly, the pharmacy retailer is working to create a store environment that caters to each local community individually. Visualization of CVS’s store footprint across the country; the darker the red, the more dense the store penetration.
Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Holland & Barrett, the UKs leading health and wellness retailer, opened the doors to its first H&B Experience Store on Thursday 20 th March on Cardiffs Queens Street, voted the UKs best high street. The 3710sq.ft store, making it H&Bs largest store to date, comes complete with a fresh look and feel, boasting even more of Holland & Barretts latest range of health and wellness solutions and brand-first immersive experiences.
Asda has unveiled an 80m investment into retail pay, raising hourly rates for store-based workers to 12.60 from October. Around 115,000 Asda retail and Asda express staff members will be given a pay rise of 4.7% across three phases, boosting wages from 12.04 to 12.60 per hour. Additionally, hourly pay rates for staff members at stores within the M25 will increase to 13.82.
Clutter: More Than Just an Eyesore Most businesses understand that clutter isn’t just unattractiveit’s quietly undermining office efficiency. You’ve probably noticed this already: the heaps of paperwork, supplies scattered about, and even those innocent-looking piles of old files that everyone pretends not to see. Believe it or not, clutter actively reduces focus, drains mental energy, and subtly hampers productivity.
To date, only three UK retailers have ever made it into the 1bn profit club – and fashion giant Next has just become the fourth member. It seems the retailers cautious tone at the start of the financial year was somewhat misplaced, as the business raised its guidance three times in the last 12 months, reporting a final profit in the year to January 2025 of 40m above its initial forecast.
Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron has designed the monochrome Beijing flagship store for Swedish clothing brand Toteme , which features a pleated white stone facade. Located in the city's Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping complex, the 150-square-metre Toteme Beijing store opened today. Founded in 2014, the Swedish brand is known for its minimalist designs.
The Reject Shop has entered an acquisition agreement with Canadian convenience chain Dollarama. The Reject Shop Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote in favour of the scheme, with the acquisition price of $6.68 cash per share representing a 112 per cent premium to the closing share price of $3.15 on March 26. Today marks a milestone in the journey of The Reject Shop, The Reject Shop chairman, Steven Fisher, said in a statement.
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Even in an industry accustomed to a rapid pace of change like fashion manufacturing and retailing, AI is racing by like the Road Runner speeding past a desert mesa. That makes things both challenging and exciting for early AI adopters. Tosha Hays Tosha Hays, EVP of Sourcing and Product at Venus Fashion , a trendy womens apparel brand with a focus on swimwear, began providing AI tools to her team about two years ago, but the learning curve has never really flattened out.
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced So. Shell, the manicure and pedicure treatment brand, has made its Chelsea debut on Fulham Road. So.Shell has opened a 1,328 sq ft salon at 307 Fulham Road. It offers customers a wide range of treatments such as nail extensions, nail art, lash treatments, and eyebrow grooming laminations, all performed by highly qualified professionals and which can be done simultaneously.
Asda is trialling live facial recognition at five of its stores in Greater Manchester to help combat the rise in retail crime. The retailer has launched a two-month trial of the technology supplied by FaiceTech at its Ashton, Chadderton, Eastlands, Harpurhey and Trafford Park supermarkets. More than 1,400 incidents of assault took place against Asda store colleagues last year an average of four per day.
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Chadstone has revealed its new dining precinct , The Market Pavilion, a $485 million food and lifestyle destination. The Market Pavilion spans 26,500sqm and is home to more than 50 businesses providing fresh fruit, gourmet foods, and artisan treats. With the opening of The Market Pavilion, we are redefining the way Melburnians experience food. This precinct is a celebration of quality, craftsmanship, and the rich food culture that makes our city unique, said Daniel Boyle, Chadstones centre manag
If your brand went away tomorrow, would anybody care? Its a scarily relevant question that many retailers are likely asking themselves in the wake of recent high-profile closures. Its also not a question to which many retailers could honestly answer yes, according to Matt Kaness, CEO, GoodwillFinds, who posed it during a session at Shoptalk last week.
Youre on the trip of a lifetime, soaking in the sights, enjoying new foods, and suddenlyboomsomething goes wrong. Maybe your passport disappears, your stomach betrays you after some adventurous street food, or worse, you get into a car accident in a place where you dont speak the language. Travel mishaps can turn a dream vacation into a stress-filled mess, but they dont have to ruin everything.
Robinsons has accused Aldi of trademark infringement in the High Court over the appearance of the supermarket’s Sun Quench Squirty Squash. Robinsons filed a claim in the High Court on 19 March, alleging that the German discounter had committed trademark infringement and passing off. The British beverage company is being represented by law firm Stobbs, The Grocer reported.
When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
Uni founder, Alexandra Keating, has worked out how to package personal care without compromising on product efficacy, environmental responsibility and innovative branding. I just want to make impact in whatever I do, Keating told Inside Retail. Her brand Uni is a body care line from the sea, for the sea with formulas that harness the power of natural ingredients, without the negative environmental impact.
Modern consumers expect personalized experiences tailored to their unique preferences, behaviors and needs. Businesses striving to meet these expectations are turning to AI-powered knowledge graphs a cutting-edge tool that connects disparate data points to create a holistic understanding of customers. These knowledge graphs revolutionize customer journeys by enabling personalized recommendations, enhancing customer service and optimizing interactions across multiple touch points.
Whole Foods Market has opened a new 21,800-square-foot store located at 120 Kings Road, SW3 marking an exciting expansion of the companys presence in the United Kingdom. The new store includes an array of high-quality products, including organic and locally sourced items. Whole Foods Markets Quality Standards prohibit over 300 preservatives, flavours, colours, sweeteners and other ingredients commonly found in food.
AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
M&S is investing 50m to open new and upgraded stores across the North West of England, creating 300 new jobs. The retailer ‘s investment programme kicked off on Friday (28 March) with the reopening of a full-line store at Warringtons Gemini Retail Park. M&S also plans to open six new stores in Speke, Formby, Thornton-Cleveleys, Warrington, Blackburn, and Bolton, and relocate the New Mersey Retail Park store from a food hall to a full-line store, Retail Week reported.
Gelatissimo has opened two more Sydney stores, taking its footprint to 50 stores across Australia. The new stores are at Castle Hill, and DFO Homebush [pictured], the latter serving freshly brewed coffee and cookies in addition to its gelato offering. Gelatissimo operates in 22 overseas locations including Singapore, Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Thailand and has just opened its fifth US outlet with a master franchisee, unveiling a store in Orange County, California.
GoodwillFinds.com , the online marketplace operated as an affiliate of Goodwill Industries , appears to have ceased operations. A message on the platforms homepage states that the site has stopped accepting orders as of March 28, and redirects customers to the auction-style resale site ShopGoodwill.com. Complicated Competitive Dynamics GoodwillFinds.com was launched in October 2022 in a bid by the 120 -year-old thrift store chain to grab a larger piece of the growing online resale market.
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Australian retail sales recorded another modest growth in February despite the continued impact of cost-of-living pressures and economic uncertainty. Retail sales rose 3.6 per cent year-on-year to $37.1 billion, extending the 3.8 per cent uplift in January , data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows. The ‘other retailing’ category which includes cosmetics, sports, and recreational goods recorded the biggest increase at 5.5 per cent, followed by food with a 4.08 per cent i
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