Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Following a Q4 that its new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol termed “very disappointing,” Starbucks will make a number of changes designed to improve both the customer and associate experience at its cafés. Additionally, the retailer plans to freeze any price increases on its U.S.-owned For FY 2024, which ended Oct.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The company also announced that it was testing out same-day delivery in 75 stores with plans to expand to thousands of stores if the test performs well. New Project Elevate Plan Features Light-Touch Remodels of More Mature Stores In the retailers fiscal 2025 (which ends Jan.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

Campus foodservice leader Sodexo will open nearly 100 Food Hive markets on college campuses by 2026, beginning with the approximately 30 locations opening during the 2024-2025 academic year. Sodexo Campus partners with a total of 425 educational institutions in the U.S.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Differentiating The bricks-and-mortar beauty retail market in Australia is becoming crowded, with Wesfarmers’ new beauty offering Atomica joining Chemist Warehouse’s Ultra Beauty, homegrown cult-favourite Mecca and international import Sephora. He plans to travel to three states this week to sign off on additional locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The retailer plans to keep affected stores open despite picket lines, but operating on reduced hours during the work stoppage. 3 letter announcing the strike, UFCW Local 7 President Kim Cordova sent a message of solidarity: Stand Together. Stay Strong. 1, according to the AP.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Simon has purchased a site in the metro Nashville area that it plans to develop into a 325,000-square-foot mixed-use center that will include approximately 75 retailers, restaurants and a hotel, with the potential to add residential options, big box retailers and more. Since music is also about connecting, this tour is a natural fit.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Kiki & Miumiu Market is set to open its second and largest location at Lewisham Gateway, following the success of its debut store at Elephant Park. The independent pan-Asian food market has secured a 5,000 sq ft ground floor unit within the development, with plans to open in early 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2025

According to Elina Vilk, Chief Business Officer of Davids Bridal, the retailer has effectively 90% of the entire market of brides , she shared in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. But coming in, the thing that I saw right away which as a media person had me salivating at the mouth was the audience that they have.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Macy’s Real Estate Worth as Much as $9 Billion The activist investors charge that Macys numerous previous attempts at a turnaround have led to limited sustainable improvements to the companys operating results. Since fiscal year 2018, Dillards has paid out 60% of its total cumulative cash sources to stockholders versus Macys at 25%.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

one of its three main markets by 2026, Mango plans to operate 42 stores in the country by the end of 2024. The apparel retailer also plans to open more than 20 locations next year, primarily in the Sun Belt and Northeast, according to CNBC. The Mango store at 950 F Street in Washington, D.C. stores by the end of 2025.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2025

The digitalisation of media has seen advertising budgets diverted towards social media campaigns and search engine marketing in Australia, 70 per cent of digital advertising spend goes to Meta and Google. For many retailers, these platforms have grown to consume the whole marketing funnel and their templated options have become the default.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With retail sales bouncing around as the UK economy chugs along, marketers in the sector are seeking the best way to keep their customers happy and prevent them from spending their money in another store. But where does that leave your marketing strategies for the humble shop floor? Here are three key reasons they work so well: 1.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Since entering the US 39 years ago, Swedish furniture giant Ikea has come to dominate the furniture and home goods market with its wide array of accessibly priced products, unique store layouts and dedication to providing top-tier customer service. per cent in the past five years. This growth is largely thanks to the companys more than US$2.2

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Former Lovisa CEO Shane Fallscheer is launching his jewellery business, Harli + Harpa, which plans to roll out several stores by Christmas. The new retailer will market itself as “Your walk-in jewellery box” and open a store at Sunshine Plaza, among other planned locations.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2025

Golden Goose aims to gain more market share in Australia by establishing a strong retail presence and building lasting community connections through new retail experiences. Inside Retail spoke with Mauro Maggioni, Golden Gooses Apac CEO, about how the business plans to grow its market share in the global US$39.91

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

This expansion marks the beginning of a significant 10-year investment plan, with the US fast-food chain committing US$75 million to the venture. Inside Retail spoke with Hugh Park, head of Asia Pacific operations at Chick-fil-A, about the brand’s vision for the Asian market.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Nuholt Huisamen, managing director for East Asia Pacific at Levi Strauss & Co., In the coming year, Im excited about keeping this momentum going with new store openings and revamps in the works at some of the most exciting shopping locations around the region. For Levi Strauss & Co.,

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

some entered the Indonesian market in 2019, citing a gap in diverse retail product offerings. some identified Malaysia as its next key market, driven by the countrys young consumer base and thriving retail environment. For these reasons, we decided to use these two cities as pilot locations for the Malaysian market, the person said.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Since then the company has been working on its reinvention, with plans for a new store format and the recent appointment of a new CEO. “At To celebrate the partnership, Instacart customers will receive $10 off their first Party City purchase of $50 or more with the code PARTYTIME24 through Dec.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Soul Origin has unveiled its dynamic rebrand at the new-look Parramatta Westfield store, the first brand refresh for the 13-year-old chain. Neill said the new rebrand began with the introduction of packaging into the market. Working on plans for rollout, we know this will cost the same as a current store.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

In a press release, Jean-Marc Bellaiche, Printemps Groupes chief executive officer, stated, “We think we can bring something unique, both to its engaged local consumer base and the strong tourist flows the city welcomes We plan to pioneer a new format of experiential retail in this fast-changing and demanding market.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

WHP Global has partnered with Cotton Candy International to bring both Toys R Us and Babies R Us brick-and-mortar stores to Latin American and Caribbean markets, beginning with flagship stores in Panama that are scheduled to open next year. Retail Group , including a store in the Mall of America. The initial U.S.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Numerous conferences and sessions held over the first two days provided a comprehensive overview of market trends, featuring many exclusive international speakers. Retail investment has been especially driven by the strong performance of the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish markets, alongside robust results in the UK.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Image courtesy Ikea UK “We know how much our customers love the Ikea restaurant, and we’re excited to celebrate the opening of our very first high street restaurant,” said Matthew Gould, Market Manager at Ikea London City in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Foot Locker is driving home is connection to sport culture with a series of new initiatives, including the debut of a platform to scale its creator marketing efforts and a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls that will include events, in-store activations and behind-the-scenes content. ”

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 14, 2025

Rolling out a burger chain across the country has proved challenging for other US brands which have dipped their toes in the Australian market in recent years. Five Guys hit the Australian market in 2021. Mark Wahlbergs brand Wahlburgers launched in Sydney at Circular Quay in 2021.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

Wesfarmers Health has opened the pilot of a new beauty and wellness concept store called Atomica, which it plans to roll out in major cities this year. The first store is located at the Castle Towers shopping centre in Sydney, in a space formerly occupied by Priceline shop.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2025

this month, with plans to add locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware in February. Were thrilled to welcome Wegmans to the Uber Eats app this January, said Hashim Amin, Head of North American Grocery and Retail Delivery at Uber in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

this spring, available online and in select retail locations, with a global rollout that also will include footwear and accessories planned for 2026. Now, by partnering with Nike, the undisputed leader in athletic performance and innovation, were poised to create a new standard in the global fitness and activewear market.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

That is why Carters, the baby and childrens retailer behind Carters, OshKosh BGosh, Little Planet and Skip Hop , recently implemented a fresh direction and approach that spans marketing, product development and even store design. Reimagined marketing creative and campaigns that authentically demonstrate the new realities of modern parenthood.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

which included a planned $40 million investment in The Container Store. Now the NYSE said that The Container Store qualifies for delisting because it has failed to maintain the required average global market capitalization of at least $15 million for the last 30 days.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

According to the brand, Mansergh’s appointment comes at a time of “significant momentum” for the company, which has had tremendous expansion in major international markets. Camilla entered Heinemann Australia’s duty-free store at Sydney Airport in 2023 as part of a pop-up promotion.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Former senior sales leader at Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) brand, Hokodo, Richard Collins joins as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), while Peter Rooken-Smith is appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Joining Retail Insight is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of retail innovation,” said Rooken-Smith.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2025

Store openings are expected to remain steady at approximately 5,800 (compared to 5,970 in 2024), but that would still represent a net loss of more than 9,000 stores. Supporting these expectations is the fact that more than 2,000 planned closures already are underway this year. Coresight reports that major U.S. fewer openings and 334.3%

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

When Edward and Judy Kwon founded Calpak 35 years ago, they modernized the luggage and travel goods sector by investing in innovative design and marketing. Success is looking [at those metrics] within a specific mile radius from our store. You want to show them the breadth of products for all these other moments and milestones in life.”

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