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Behind Eggslut’s fall in Asia: The harsh reality of the F&B market 

Inside Retail

This level of excitement is not uncommon for international F&B brands entering markets like Singapore and Hong Kong, where media hype and consumer curiosity often drive long lines. Despite its cult following, known for its indulgent egg sandwiches, the brand failed to secure a long-term foothold in key Asian markets.

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Seven & I vs Couche-Tard: A high-stakes takeover and regulatory battle

Inside Retail

We are working with Seven & I together around a marketing package of what a divestment would look like in the US.” Seven & I Holdings, formed in 2005 through the merger of Ito-Yokado, Seven-Eleven Japan, and Dennys Japan, boasts more than 80,000 7-Eleven locations in 20 countries and regions.

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Sensing, Not Seeing, with Vision AI as Retail’s Crystal Ball for the Future

Retail TouchPoints

While 7-Eleven is at the forefront of inventive uses for vision AI in the convenience retail market, we are also observing interest and adoption of vision AI for supermarket retailers for resource reallocation, to mirror each store’s unique ebb and flow of operations and foot traffic throughout the day.

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Fashion insiders weigh in on the uncertain future of Australian Fashion Week

Inside Retail

Under IMG’s leadership since 2005, AFW has elevated resort collections, showcased Indigenous designers and initiated a consumer-integrated model. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the event, it’s business as usual at the fashion label in terms of production, since it treats the runway as a marketing exercise.

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Uniqlo’s 2024 Plans: 20+ New Stores in North America

Retail TouchPoints

and Canada in 2024, including debuts in new markets for the fast fashion retailer. In May 2023 , Uniqlo, which opened its first North American location in 2005, revealed its plans to reach 200 North American locations by 2027. new market) State Island Mall, Staten Island, N.Y. Uniqlo will open more than 20 stores in the U.S.

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Sephora to open 20 UK stores as it ramps up expansion

Retail Gazette

Sephora relaunched in the UK in 2022 and re entered the world of physical retail in Westfield Stratford a year later, having previously exited the UK market in 2005 after opening six stores in five years. In August, the retailer announced it was opening its seventh store in Kent’s Bluewater shopping centre this winter.

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Amazon Appoints Insider as CEO of Worldwide Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Herrington joined Amazon as VP of Consumables in 2005, launched Amazon Fresh in 2007 and was promoted to SVP of Consumables in 2014. Prior to joining Amazon, Herrington served as CEO of KeepMedia and VP of Marketing at online grocery retailer Webvan. Since 2015, Herrington has served as Amazon’s SVP of the North America Consumer.