Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Earlier this year, Google added compelling new features to Google Wallet to help consumers get more out of their mobile wallet passes. With this update , developers can send wallet notifications, letting consumers receive notifications about any updates to cards or passes stored in their mobile wallet. As Google shares, that might look like a notification from your favorite coffee shop on their new daily special or an update if your assigned seat on your boarding pass changes.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Amazon’s net income has surged on the back of higher third-quarter sales, breaking the trend of a modest slowdown with a stronger pace of growth than it delivered the previous quarter. The e-comme rce giant’s net income soared 54.5 per cent year on year to US$15.3 billion ($23.27 billion) as net sales rose 11 per cent to $158.9 billion ($241.6 billion).

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2024

David’s Bridal has introduced Adored by David’s , a resale program that will be managed by Arrive Recommerce. Secondhand wedding, bridesmaid and special occasion dresses, along with accessories, will be available through a curated, dedicated online storefront at 40% to 50% savings. Arrive Recommerce will be responsible for receiving and inspecting inventory, assigning value and shipping items directly to customers.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Australian luxury brand Atoir is revered for its fashion-forward collections but this season it’s pushing creative boundaries with its new AI-infused campaign. Cynthia Farchione, Atoir founder and creative director, told Inside Retail that this campaign marks the brand’s first venture into using artificial intelligence. “Traditional ways of operating were no longer serving the business so we wanted to be at the forefront of trialling what AI could do to enhance various aspects of our

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Nearly 80 million users visit Roblox each day, seeing it as an invaluable platform for self-expression and identity exploration. As a result, brands are now using Roblox to create incremental revenue opportunities via “twinned” items for users’ physical and avatar selves: 43% of respondents to Roblox’s Digital Expression, Fashion & Beauty Trends report said they want brands to provide such “twinning” items.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It's time for holiday shopping, and Target is making gift-giving more affordable than ever.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Via a partnership with Amazon Prime, "Wicked" fans can see the film four days earlier.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Harley Davidson and Champion have collaborated on a limited-edition capsule that combines athletic comfort with heritage moto design. The Champion x Harley-Davidson line features sweatshirts, tees, and hats with modern silhouettes and large graphics. Each piece, according to the brands, combines strong durability with the comfort of sweats, providing a blend of bold style and everyday wearability. “Today, and through partnerships with like-minded brands such as Harley-Davidson, we are con

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Uber reported third quarter 2024 results that were higher than Wall Street anticipated.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Apple’s AI-enhanced iPhone made a strong start, pushing quarterly sales ahead of Wall Street expectations, but a modest revenue forecast raised questions about whether that momentum will hold over the holiday sales season. A decline in China sales during the fourth quarter also concerned some analysts and investors, helping send shares down 1.4 per cent in after-hours trade, despite surprisingly large overall profit and revenue in that period.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

EBay's fourth quarter might not be as strong as investors are hoping.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Estee Lauder has reported a decline in sales for the first quarter of FY25, mainly due to low consumer sentiment in the Chinese market. The company’s net sales for the quarter ended September 30 dropped 4 per cent year-on-year to $3.52 billion. Management attributed the decrease to worsened consumer sentiment in China, which drove further softening in overall prestige beauty in Mainland China and low conversion rates in Hong Kong.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Widely considered to be a beauty insider’s best-kept secret and known as being one of the country’s leading experts in skin having treated Oscar winners, A listers, models and the top beauty editors, Dr Sam Bunting is passionate about making expert skincare advice more accessible and believes in transformation stating ‘when you change your skin, you change your life.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Despite the challenging trading environment, Prada Group ‘s retail sales increased across all its brands in the first nine months of the fiscal year. The group’s net revenue rose 17.5 per cent year over year to €3.83 billion (US$4.17 billion), with its retail net sales growing 18.3 per cent to €3.42 billion. Wholesale net sales climbed 8.6 per cent to €313.9 million, while royalties soared 23.7 per cent to €90.5 million.

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Customer Experience

Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Today, eBay announces the launch of “Listings in Lights,” an immersive display in the heart of London that promotes private selling and lets people shop pre-loved items across luxury, fashion, home, tech, and toys, from eBay sellers across the UK. Listings in Lights follows last month’s removal of selling fees for private sellers in the UK, making it free to sell across all categories except for motors.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Metcash has appointed Scott Marshall as CEO of the Independent Hardware Group (IHG), effective November 20. Marshall succeeds Annette Walsh , who decided to step down after five years in the role. He worked with Metcash for more than 30 years before he took the role of CEO of Australia and New Zealand at Reece Group in July 2023. At Metcash, Marshall held senior leadership roles, including CEO of its food and liquor divisions. “Scott’s deep experience with Metcash, his demonstrated p

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) company, announces the appointment of Romain Fouache as its new CEO, effective 04 November, 2024. Fouache brings 22 years of experience in high-growth software businesses, previously serving as COO and CRO at Dataiku, the leading platform for everyday AI. His appointment marks a pivotal moment for Akeneo, aligning with the company’s accelerated global expansion and commitment to delivering innovative, AI-driven product solutions that engage consumers worldw

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Amazon’s push to offer more everyday essentials like toothpaste is hurting its average selling prices, but it is also a guard against rivals such as Temu and Shein who offer rock-bottom prices on goods they ship from China. People are shopping more frequently at Amazon, adding more low-priced items with each checkout, Amazon said on Thursday, after it reported third-quarter revenue and profit that beat Wall Street expectations.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Hourglass is a global leader in luxury, cruelty-free beauty. Having garnered a reputation for reinventing luxury cosmetics through cutting-edge product innovation and artful product design; they set out to establish a new retail standard in this highly-competitive market. In collaboration with global retail design agency, Checkland Kindleysides , they created a one-of-a-kind cosmetics counter that would ‘own the room’ and leave consumers in no doubt of Hourglass’s market-leading expertise.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Crumbl Cookies is enchanting customers during the week of Halloween with a special lineup of six themed flavors, available from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2, 2024.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell its Argos credit card portfolio NewDay Group as it continues to offload its banking services. The deal with the credit firm is expected to be worth £720m, in line with the expected net value of loan balances at the end of the first quarter next year when the deal will complete. The supermarket chain said the portfolio supported 20% of Argos sales and are used by some two million customers to manage the cost of their purchases.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

With Halloween in full swing, many special promotions and deals are currently live. It's not too late to go out and get a spooky treat.

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Promotions 130

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The decision regarding the support center roles follows a recent announcement that the pharmacy retailer plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Burger King has its own take on the popular holiday tradition.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Ford Executive Peter Stern has also held leadership roles at Apple — where he was co-founder of Apple Fitness+ — and Time Warner Cable.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In-N-Out Burger is emerging victorious over Whataburger.

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Customer Experience

Retail Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Taking effect at the end of 2025, the move will also impact an outlet store at the same location as the company trims expenses.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The money-saving change takes place on Nov. 7, 2024.

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Retail Customer Experience

OCTOBER 31, 2024

One of the first steps a leader should take to improve the customer experience is to commit to being a loyalty company, instead of a transaction company.

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Customer Experience 111

Retail Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! WHY: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Wendy’s® and Paramount partnered to launch Wendy’s Krabby Patty Kollab, which includes a Krabby Patty Kollab Burger and Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty®.

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