Inside Retail
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Mosaic Brands is expected to enter administration as early as todday, the Australian Financial Review has reported. FTI Consulting will facilitate the administration, according to the publication’s sources. Last month, the fashion retailer said it would wind down five of its brands to focus on its other five businesses as it struggles to remain afloat due to operational issues.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Patagonia has become the first brand to make use of T r ove ’s new Resale Plugin, which allows brands to seamlessly integrate pre-owned items alongside new products on their existing ecommerce platforms. The Resale Plugin tool is designed to be a low-barrier solution for brands of all sizes to easily integrate resale into their offering. Trove has powered Patagonia’s existing Worn Wear resale program for years, and now Patagonia will be the first partner to adopt the Resale Plugin, further integ
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 23, 2024
While it started with the COVID ecommerce rush, rising operational costs and ongoing margin constraints are continuing to drive brands and retailers toward online marketplaces, otherwise known as third-party commerce (3P commerce). The benefits of having access to a near-limitless supply of unowned inventory (on the retailer side) and having access to other brands’ and retailers’ sales channels (on the brand side), has been compelling to put it mildly.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending September 29, 2024, revealing significant declines in customer traffic and sales.
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Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Newmark Retail UK & EMEA has advised French Optician and audiologist Optical Center in entering the UK market, securing its first 10 stores in London. The most recent store opening in the capital is located at 42 Braccan Walk, Bracknell and spans over 2,000 sq ft, featuring inhouse opticians, optometrists and audiologists as well as high-end brands of eyewear to choose from such as Ray-Ban, Oakley and Gucci.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Fatface fell to a loss during its latest financial year, despite claiming it had “focused on profit over sales growth” The fashion brand saw pre-tax losses slump to £3.2m for the 35 weeks ended 27 January, from a £19.5m profit the year prior. The retailer noted it had seen exceptional costs of £7.9m for the period, which it said mostly related to its acquisition by Next last year.
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Ulta Beauty is partnering with Rokt to add non-endemic ads to its retail media network (RMN) UB Media. Now, brand and advertising partners — even those not sold by Ulta Beauty — will be able to deliver relevant offers and messages to customers at the bottom of the marketing funnel. The partnership will help the beauty retailer unlock new revenue opportunities and deepen customer relationships during the competitive holiday season and beyond. “We’re committed to providing a personaliz
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Wendy's aims to create a festive atmosphere for families during the Halloween season, offering thematic Boo! Bags. Find out what's included.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Merry Hill is celebrating a landmark year for tenant commitments, with 25 deals completed in 2024, representing 110,000 sq ft of space at the top 10 UK retail and leisure destination. Renewals formed over half of these, underscoring Merry Hill’s performance, where leading brands succeed and want to stay long-term. The 15 brands that have renewed at Merry Hill this year span its diverse line-up, including British book retailer Waterstones, which covers two floors near the flourishing Leisure Quar
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Mike Ashley has demanded that fashion brand Boohoo, in which he owns a 27%, appoint him as its new chief executive in an open letter to its board. Frasers Group, which Ashley controls, said it was requisitioning a general meeting of Boohoo to hire the retail tycoon as a director and CEO of the company, as well as Kroll Advisory managing director Mike Lennon as a director, to take effect without delay.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Australia’s two main retail lobby groups have revealed the name of their upcoming merger , and are now recruiting a CEO to lead the new organisation. Earlier, the Australian Retailers Association and the National Retail Association announced they decided to merge, and now they have disclosed the name: Australian Retail Council. “The ARA and NRA have already unified on key issues including retail crime, election priorities and workplace relations,” said Nicole Sheffield, ARA pre
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Kroger will leverage RFID technology from Avery Dennison for item-level digital identification, enabling more frequent and accurate inventory information to help maximize freshness, reduce waste and improve the store associate experience. The supermarket will begin in the bakery department, implementing RFID-embedded labels on each item. “Our work with Avery Dennison will improve inventory visibility, which means products will be on the shelves when our customers want them, while enabling our as
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 22, 2024
More than a year after the retailer filed for bankruptcy, the partnership returns Bed Bath & Beyond to brick-and-mortar stores.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The luxury activewear brand is a favourite among celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Kendall Jenner, and is set to make an even greater impact in London, with new stores opening on the Brompton Road and Covent Garden respectively. Founded in Los Angeles in 2007, Alo Yoga offers a stylish and comfortable selection of high-end activewear and loungewear, that is versatile and can be worn from studio to street, as well as offering a range of accessories and wellness products.
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Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 24, 2024
John Lewis has unveiled its newly upgraded Oxford Street flagship following a £6.5m investment into the store. The department store chain has revamped its beauty hall, increasing the space by 25% to house 41 new counters and shop-in-shop concepts. The department is home to 175 beauty brands, including Clarins, Dior, Clinique and Charlotte Tillbury, as well as The Inkey List, Mac, Skin+Me, Nudestix, and The Ordinary.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Metcash ‘s sales increased year over year in the fiscal first half, with its food category posting double-digit growth. The group’s sales rose 6.3 per cent, and food, excluding tobacco, climbed 18.5 per cent. Supermarkets and convenience went up 3 per cent, and Superior Foods grew 6.4 per cent. Meanwhile, liquor sales jumped 2.1 per cent, and hardware sales improved by 2.8 per cent, as Independent Hardware Group (IHG) and Total Tools’ sales expanded by 2.6 per cent and 3.7 per
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 25, 2024
With COVID-19 cases dropping in 2022, shoppers returned to physical stores, including supermarkets, while maintaining some of their e-shopping habits acquired in the pandemic. And in 2024, with shoppers visiting different supermarket stores and chains, and with greater frequency, we’re witnessing a new trend: the polychannel shopper. If, during COVID-19, we noticed physical store shoppers shifting their shopping to the digital commerce versions of their favorite retailers and firmly establishing
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 27, 2024
In-N-Out Burger could be facing rising competition from Original Tommy's if more consumers agree with this ranking.
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Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The vaping market has exploded in recent years, with a myriad of options available for both newcomers and seasoned vapers. Among the plethora of choices, the Hayati Pro Max 4000 Disposable Vape stands out as a formidable contender. With impressive features and a wide range of flavours, it promises an enhanced vaping experience. Before you dive into the world of the Hayati Pro Max 4000 , here’s what you should know.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Body Shop is relocating its head office to Brighton, which it said marks a “significant cultural reset” for the business under new ownership. Most recently, head office functions have operated out of two separate locations in Littlehampton, West Sussex, and London, but will be combined under one roof for the first time in decades. The ethical beauty retailer opened its first store in Brighton back in 1976 and since then has scaled to over 1,900 stores, in over 75 countries.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Dog brand Bark has collaborated with Crocs to launch a pet footwear collection, Pet Crocs for dogs. Pet Crocs are constructed of breathable EVA foam and come in three sizes with glow-in-the-dark marbled Green Slime and Pink Dragon Fruit options. They have an adjustable strap for increased support, a sticky tread bottom, and ventilation holes on top.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Just days after announcing two major new partnerships with The Container Store and Kirkland’s , both of which include sizeable investments in the home retailers, Beyond, Inc. has announced plans to lay off 20% of its workforce. In connection with this reduction in force (RIF) plan — which Beyond filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct. 22 — Chief Product Officer Carlisha Robinson also has been terminated without cause.
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Cracker Barrel unveiled a lineup of seasonally inspired menu items to its traditional menu offerings.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A commercial air conditioning system is a vital component for many businesses. From maintaining a comfortable atmosphere for customers and employees to safeguarding temperature-sensitive equipment, the reliability of an AC unit is critical. However, when a sudden breakdown occurs, delaying repairs can lead to costly damages, energy inefficiency, and prolonged downtime.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Usdaw has urged more retailers to shut up shop on Boxing Day, as Poundland joins John Lewis, Waitrose, and Home Bargains in confirming its closure on 26 December. The discounter will once again close its more than 800 stores on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to “give colleagues a well-deserved break” It comes after the trade union has long campaigned for the longest possible break, noting that stores remaining open should “only be staffed by volunteers” Usdaw nation
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 25, 2024
With the future of third-party cookies uncertain, the need for retailers to collect and nurture accurate first-party data about their customers has never been more essential. Jamie Hoey, country manager, Australia, with Wunderkind, says the importance of first-party data cannot be overstated. “If you know who someone is, you’ve got their details; that’s very powerful.
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In the world of retail, staying ahead means embracing innovations that transform shopping and commerce into an experience that’s faster, smarter and more satisfying for customers. One technology that helps retailers achieve this is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). RFID uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects, offering retailers precise control over inventory and enabling real-time data analytics to enhance operational efficiency.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Consumers will have greater control over who has access to their financial information and how it can be used.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Gamification has been around in the e-commerce industry for a while. After all, it’s one of the best ways to attract customers and boost engagement. The problem is, what happens when everyone’s doing the same thing? When it’s all point systems and freebies, how does an e-commerce business stand out? Gamification in e-commerce is evolving, and it’s crucial that you look for new trends to get an edge on the competition.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The retailer’s newest format features “a larger product assortment and expanded food and beverage offerings,” CEO Joseph DePinto told investors on Thursday.
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