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ALDI Plans To Open 800 New Locations by 2028

Retail Wire

ALDI is gearing up to grow.

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It’s Time to Confront the Exploitation Behind Ultra-Fast Fashion

Retail TouchPoints

After May 2, ultra-fast fashion will be slightly more expensive. The human cost, however, remains astronomical. For years, ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashion has rewired where and how Americans shop. Led by Chinese-founded online retailers Shein and Temu, ultra-fast fashion has succeeded in part by driving prices for trendy clothes as low as possible. Now that model is starting to fray.

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David Jones creates role for Erica Berchtold as chief commercial officer

Inside Retail

David Jones has named Erica Berchtold as chief commercial officer, a new role created for the former CEO of collapsed multibrand retail group Mosaic Brands. According to a statement from David Jones, Berchtold will begin the job early next month and will be responsible for bringing the merchandise and supply chain teams together to make significant strides under the Vision 2025+ strategy.

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Nestlé appoints Scott Coles as new Managing Director for Confectionery UK & Ireland

Retail Focus

Nestl is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Coles as the new Managing Director for Nestl Confectionery UK & Ireland, effective 1 May 2025. Scott takes over from Mark Davies, who is retiring after an impressive 34-year tenure with the company. In his new role, Scott will join the Nestl UK & Ireland leadership team, where he will spearhead Nestls efforts to expand market share and enhance value for both consumers and customers within the confectionery sector.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Cold play: Toy industry faces ‘devastating’ impact from tariffs

Retail Dive

Around 96% of American toy companies are small- and medium-sized businesses. Nearly half of them could shutter due to U.S. tariff policies.

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Google’s Privacy U-Turn: What it Means for Marketers

Retail TouchPoints

Google has made headlines once again by announcing a significant shift to its approach to digital privacy. Rather than eliminating online cookies or offering users an opt-out option in Chrome, the tech giant has committed to maintaining cookies as a core part of its browser functionality. Since Google introduced the Privacy Sandbox initiative in 2019, the digital marketing landscape has undergone a significant transformation.

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How the AFC and RM Williams plan to kickstart fashion manufacturing in Australia

Inside Retail

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has teamed up with RM Williams to develop Australia’s first national manufacturing strategy for the fashion and textile industry. As part of the partnership, the AFC and RM Williams will conduct conversations with members of the industry in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to create a comprehensive roadmap to revive the sector’s onshore capabilities.

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NEXT to triple its footprint at Bluewater, with a new store opening in 2026

Retail Focus

Bluewater has announced that leading retailer NEXT will significantly grow its presence at the Kent-based shopping centre by tripling its footprint. NEXTs Bluewater store will become one of its largest stores in the UK once the doors open in 2026. The state-of-the-art store will offer an enhanced product selection, including men’s, womens and childrenswear, alongside homeware and a caf.

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Walmart debuts ‘Grow with US’ program for small businesses

Retail Dive

As small businesses brace for tariff impacts, Walmart is pairing them with mentors and showcasing their products as part of its new initiative.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran

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Mother’s Day Deals 2025: How To Celebrate the Mom in Your Life

Retail Wire

Mother's Day deals abound in 2025.

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Nike Reorganizes Leadership Structure, Names New President

Retail TouchPoints

Nike has made significant structural and personnel changes at the top of its organization. The footwear companys Consumer, Product and Brand leadership, formerly under the direction of President Heidi ONeill, will now be divided into three distinct areas: Consumer and Sport, Marketing, and Product Creation, inclusive of Innovation and Design. All these roles will report to Nike President and CEO Elliott Hill, who took this position in September 2024.

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Sportsgirl called out by Maison de Sabre for alleged design imitation

Inside Retail

Australian independent leather goods brand Maison de Sabre has called out fashion retailer Sportsgirl for the release of bag charms that were nearly identical to the brands signature Sabremoji Fruit Charms. The charms included shapes such as oranges, apples, and strawberries and were sold globally. For a well-resourced, national chain to shortcut that by reproducing what an independent brand has built from the ground up its not just disappointing, its damaging to the future of Australian design

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Nespresso unveils new flagship boutique in Covent Garden’s thriving Piazza

A1 Retail

Nespresso has opened its London flagship location in Covent Garden, offering a unique haven to touch, taste and explore the wonderful world of Nespresso coffee. Located at 34 Henrietta Street, spanning 1,345 sq ft, overlooking Covent Gardens iconic West Piazza, the boutique encapsulates the Nespresso brand values whilst celebrating the beautiful architecture and history of the old bank building in the thriving heart of London.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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.

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ChatGPT is getting more shopper friendly

Retail Dive

OpenAI wants to make it easier for shoppers to find, compare and buy products as more customers turn to generative AI for purchases.

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Walmart Launches Powerful ‘Grow With US’ Program To Empower Small Businesses

Retail Wire

Walmart's Grow With US program helps small businesses succeed.

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Rite Aid Declares Bankruptcy, Again, Secures $1.94 Billion to Support Sale Process

Retail TouchPoints

For the second time in the past 18 months, struggling pharmacy retailer Rite Aid has commenced Chapter 11 proceedings, and this time the retailer appears to be preparing for a sale. Rite Aid has secured commitments from some of its existing lenders for $1.94 billion in new financing which, along with cash from its operations, is expected to provide sufficient funding during the sale and court-supervised process, according to a company statement , and Rite Aid intends to divest or monetize any as

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City Chic’s ANZ sales soar, but US numbers plunge due to tariff changes

Inside Retail

City Chic has reported sales growth in ANZ during the first 18 weeks of the second fiscal half, but its US numbers are dropping amid volatile sentiment resulting from recent tariff announcements. The companys total sales for the 18 weeks ended May 4 grew 8 per cent, with the Australia and New Zealand markets up 17 per cent and the US down 13 per cent.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

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.

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Co-op faces delivery delays and empty shelves as cyber attack escalates

Retail Gazette

Co-op has warned customers of ongoing product shortages across its store network as the retailer continues to battle a sustained cyber attack that has forced it to shut down some of its delivery systems. The retailer said the attack on its systems, which began last week, has caused serious disruption to store availability, particularly in fresh categories such as fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy.

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Walmart opens 1M-square-foot Sam’s Club distribution center in Florida

Retail Dive

The Jacksonville site will serve 25 Sam’s Club locations and also store imported goods destined for other facilities.

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What’s Happening to Target’s Self-Checkout? Here’s the Truth

Retail Wire

Are Target's self-checkout lines set to be a thing of the past? The retailer has released an update to its plans for the self-service kiosks.

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Lowe’s Deploys AI-Powered Assistant for Associates Chainwide

Retail TouchPoints

Lowes has followed its March 2025 introduction of the Mylow customer-facing AI-powered app with one for associates, built on the same foundation, which it has launched to all 1,700+ stores in the home improvement chain. This at-scale deployment of the Mylow Companion will give store associates access to generative AI to help them assist customers with more confidence.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Endeavour Group reports sales dip in third quarter

Inside Retail

Endeavour Group reported a slight decrease in its total retail sales, dropping from $2.406 billion in the first quarter of last year to $2.331 billion during the same period this year. The combined BWS and Dan Murphys sales dropped by 3.7 per cent during this period. The group attributed this decline to subdued trading in the quarter and impacts from public holidays, including Easter and Anzac Day.

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Asda poaches Morrisons exec as new chief customer officer

Retail Gazette

Asda has named Morrisons’ marketing director Rachel Eyre as its new chief customer officer. Eyre previously served as chief customer and marketing officer for Morrisons, where she was in charge of the rival grocer’s customer service, brand, marketing, digital and PR activities. Prior to joining Morrisons in 2021, Eyre held various senior marketing and commercial roles with Sainsburys and Barclays.

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TALA announces opening date for its first bricks and mortar store on Carnaby Street

A1 Retail

With anticipation building since the February announcement of its first bricks and mortar store, digitally native active-inspired brand TALA now confirms its flagship store on 3-4 Carnaby Street willopen on Saturday 24th May 2025 at 1pm BST. Visitors eager for a first look are encouraged to join the virtual queue with details to be released via TALAs site.

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Rite Aid Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for a Second Time

Retail Wire

Rite Aid promises to stay open regardless.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

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.

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The New Consumer Journey: Here’s How Brands Can Ride Ahead

Retail TouchPoints

The ways consumers discover products and develop loyalty to a brand has changed dramatically. A customer may see an ad for sunglasses served to them on social media, hear about it from a friend and do their own research on them, before actually adding them to their digital cart. Advertisers need to rethink the entire marketing funnel. They need to find new pathways of making initial and lasting connections with audiences by rewriting the aspects of what makes a positive shopping experience.

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How H&M and True Religion marketing execs plan to win customer loyalty in 2025

Inside Retail

In the age of omnichannel retail and ever-expanding social media channels, retail marketing has never been more complex than it is today. Inside Retail connected with two marketing pros, True Religion chief marketing officer Kristen DArcy, and H&M Americas head of customer activation and marketing Linda Li, to garner insights about how retailers should handle marketing in the year ahead.

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Geographical Pricing: A Strategic Business Guide

Intelligence Node

Markets in different regions never behave the same because people in each location shop, spend, and decide differently. Your audience in one area might value affordability, while another expects premium. The post Geographical Pricing: A Strategic Business Guide appeared first on Blog.

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