Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Video games introduce players to exciting worlds composed of stunning visuals, captivating storylines and multiplayer experiences. Strategy, action and community merge together on screen as players drive, fly, fight and compete toward the end of their mission. Behind the scenes, though, sits another game of sorts, one that is of vital importance for publishers, marketplaces and others in the gaming ecosystem.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises swung to a net loss in the first quarter amid challenges in Japan and France, where it committed to improve performance moving forward. The pizza chain posted an attributable net loss of $22.2 million as revenue fell 6.4 per cent to $1.17 billion. Australia and New Zealand revenue declined 5.2 per cent to $395.4 million, while Europe revenue slid 6.9 per cent to $368 million.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Consumers today expect immersive, content-rich ecommerce sites, yet if a site takes longer than four seconds to load, 63% of shoppers will abandon it altogether. Its an ever-present internal conflict for many ecommerce and marketing teams that are striving to maximize both time-on-site and conversion rate metrics and its one that standing desk and office furniture manufacturer Uplift Desk has evidently addressed since implementing BigCommerce s Catalyst storefront technology.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Every time a new technology comes along, worried voices are the norm. When electronic point-of-sale systems launched in-store, retail workers initially saw their very existence as an existential threat to their livelihoods. When automated assembly lines were introduced, factory workers couldnt see a use for their skills. Looking back even further, Im sure when the printing press was invented, scribes were just as scared.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The U.S.-based operator of Forever 21 is preparing to close at least 200 of its approximately 350 stores in preparation for a potential bankruptcy, Bloomberg reports, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The news follows rumblings last week that the retailer was struggling to maintain its sprawling brick-and-mortar presence amid increased competition in the fast fashion sector.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Doug McMillon, Walmarts CEO, doesnt mince words when it comes to summing up the vibe in the companys executive suite in a call with investors last Thursday, saying that the confidence level was high, and tariffs dont really bother him either: Tariffs are something we’ve managed for many years, and we’ll just continue to manage that. His CFO, John David Rainey, chimed in: There is certainly some unpredictability in any environment that we have.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Deliveroo has partnered with Singaporean supermarket chain Sheng Siong, bringing more than 5000 grocery essentials, including fresh produce, pantry essentials and household goods, onto the platform. This partnership is a strategic response to evolving consumer demands, with the grocery delivery market projected to grow by 18.1 per cent in revenue by next year.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Saks Fifth Avenue s latest Fifth Avenue Club personal shopping location has opened at the London West Hollywood hotel inBeverly Hills, Calif. The standalone Fifth Avenue Club location offers luxury personal shopping and styling services, and this latest opening marks an evolution of the concept, according to Saks. Image courtesy Saks The new West Hollywood location introduces bespoke offerings such as an in-house beauty space and shoppable art installation.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is no stranger to challenges. From razor-thin margins to fierce competition, businesses constantly look for ways to stay ahead. AI image recognition FMCG is a technology that transforms how brands manage shelves, track inventory, and understand their consumer behavior. Implementing AI-powered image recognition allows FMCG companies to streamline operations, boost sales, and deliver better customer experiences.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Viva Energy, which runs the OTR and Coles Express networks, has reported declining sales in its convenience store chain. The company is blaming illegal tobacco sales and the cost-of-living crisis for its convenience predicament. In the fuel company’s convenience and mobility business, fuel sales volumes edged up 0.5 per cent while convenience sales fell 4.1 per cent.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Comparing different credit cards can be a lot harder than you might think. With numerous credit cards available, each offering different features and benefits, it can be challenging to determine which one is the best fit for your needs – and sometimes you just need to see which ones are best. But how do you actually test a credit card ( kredittkort ) properly and compare it to other options, especially if you have never had to do anything like it before?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Australian activewear brand Jaggad has partnered with the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) to develop a two-piece collection that donates 100 per cent of gross sales earnings to medical research in ovarian cancer. The collection features the OCRF Boxy Tee, which has exclusive OCRF-inspired graphics, and the Turquoise Bay Sweater in vibrant teal.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Hooters could be in the process of filing for bankruptcy.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

InPost Group, a provider of logistics solutions for the European e-commerce industry, announces the launch of Send, a ground-breaking delivery service that allows anyone to send a label-less parcel directly from the InPost app. This new end-to-end delivery solution leverages InPosts market-leading footprint in the UK and is destined to transform the UK postal and delivery market.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Domino's saw its stock plunge briefly after releasing a decidedly mixed earnings report.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Co-op has said convenience retail media is up to four times more impactful than campaigns found in larger supermarkets. The convenience retailer found that shopper frequency and the unique formats of its smaller stores circa 2,000sq ft meant that consumers had twice the visibility of advertising, triple the attention and quadruple brand recall compared to larger stores (14,000sq ft+).

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

To help avoid tariffs, Apple is investing in America.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Consumer spend analysis in January shows Brits embracing healthier lifestyles, driving a surge in nutrition and fitness spending. Gym and fitness spending is rising, led by 18-34-year-olds, with 8 percent of growth coming from this cohort as they prioritise health over nightlife. The New Year, New Me mindset is resonating with consumers more than ever, with health-conscious Brits swapping late nights for the gym and wellness in 2025.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

JOANN is closing all of its remaining stores. A final sale date has not yet been announced.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

schuh has announced a collaboration with Are You Mad , a waste design studio, to repurpose post-consumer waste into functional and creative shop fixtures. The initiative transforms donated footwear, returns bags, and pallet wrap into custom-made donation bins and shoe display risers, reinforcing schuhs commitment to sustainability and waste reduction.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

M&S has become the first retailer to trial Neighbourlys new surplus food initiative that sees consumers collect food for their own use. The Surplus Saviours scheme allows individuals to collect donations of unsold food from the platforms network of supermarkets, stores and cafes for the first time, The Grocer reported. The initiative will enable shoppers to collect free surplus food from stores where smaller quantities or collection times are best suited to individuals.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Costco's food court has the ingredients for a fabulous new food hack.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

DFS has named former Holland & Barrett CEO Tony Buffin as an independent non-executive director. Buffin, who sat in the top seat the health and wellness chain from 2019 to the start of 2021, will join the furniture giants board effective immediately. He is currently the chair of kitchen specialist Nobia AB and a non-exec of Applied Nutrition. He has also held several senior c-suite executive positions at Travis Perkins and Coles Group.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Redical , the real estate owner and operator launched by Mikko Syrjanen and Petteri Barman, has announced a key appointment and promotion to its senior leadership team, reflecting the companys continued success and ambition for future growth. Stephen Daniels , formerly Vice President of Asset Management at Jamestown Europe and Head of Leasing at Hammerson, has joined Redical as Head of Asset Management and Regeneration, whilst Rachel Bradburn , previously Leasing Director at Victoria Leeds, has

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is tapping into the growing world of social media wine enthusiasts with the launch of itsWinefluencer Club– an initiative that makes wine tasting more accessible and fun. Wine is not just the domain of qualified experts and expensive bottles.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

lululemon has officially opened its largest store in EMEA, relocating its Regent Street flagship to a new 8,923 sq ft spacedouble the size of the previous location. The expanded store offers a wider selection of mens and womens athletic apparel and accessories, including yoga, running, and training collections. The new store features lululemons biggest pant wall in Europe, the largest menswear assortment in EMEA, and showcases elements of the brands latest store design concept.

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Cisco Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Technical expertise remains crucial in an AI-driven world, with new insights and key updates for CCIEs to prepare for the future.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Primark has announced the official opening date of its first-ever standalone Primark Home store, set to welcome customers on Thursday, 6th March at 10 am. Located in Fountain House on Donegall Place, just over 100 yards from Primarks Bank Buildings flagship store, the new 8,700 sq. ft store will showcase an expanded range of stylish and affordable homeware.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Costco shoppers will have the chance to fuel up their vehicles via expanded gas pump hours.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Eldon Square, Newcastles premier shopping and leisure destination, is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Cowie as Centre Director. As the investment programme in Eldon Square continues with several exciting new arrivals set to open this year including NEXT, River Island, Flight Club and Freight Island, Helen will bring over 30 years of extensive retail and operational experience to lead the centre through its ongoing transformation.

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