Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Food labeling has evolved significantly since its inception in 1850. From preventing foodborne illness outbreaks to revealing specific calorie counts, labels have evolved to meet the needs of consumers, providing the context and critical information to impact daily decision-making. Today, with a growing focus on eco-friendly consumption, companies are adapting to meet the demands of the 78% of consumers who prioritize sustainability in their purchases.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

High-end grocer The Essential Ingredient has collapsed into administration after failing to recover from the impacts of the Covid pandemic. PwC, which has been appointed as administrator, will keep the gourmet grocer’s stores open as it seeks a buyer, the Australian Financial Review reported. “The legacy of stock losses during the Covid closure and higher operating costs has all taken a toll on profitability,” said Robert Ditrich from PwC.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Puma is sprinting into the world of advanced ecommerce with new experiences developed in partnership with Google Cloud and Meta. Using Google Cloud generative AI technology, the sportswear brand can now personalize its online product images, and the company offered a sneak peek of a new virtual reality shopping experience it’s developing in partnership with Meta.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Despite retail sales growing in August, businesses are still urging the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates to help the sector thrive through the holiday season. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail turnover increased 3.1 per cent year over year to $36.48 billion in August, attributed to the shift in weather pattern. “This year was the warmest August on record since 1910, which saw more spending on items typically purchased in spring,” said Rober

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

After decades of building their own personal brands and struggling to get a share of the substantial endorsement deal pie, female athletes are finally having their moment in the spotlight And for Craig Brommers, Chief Marketing Officer of American Eagle , it’s about time. “Female athletes are among the best storytellers,” he said at the Retail Influencer CEO Forum in New York City earlier this month.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Wendy's original location faced financial challenges that led to its closure, but the brand is now revitalizing interest with a strategic $1 Frosty ad campaign targeting competitors.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The FMCG subscription box market in Australia has shown strong growth over the past few years, driven by increasing consumer demand for convenience and personalisation, the continued rise of e-commerce, and sustainable practices. As of this year, the Australian FMCG subscription box market is valued at about $500 million annually, and is expected to grow at an annual rate of 8-10 per cent over the next few years.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Fashion brands Ann Taylor and Loft are headed back to Canada via a series of shop-in-shops at Hudson’s Bay stores across the country. The partnership was developed by brand management firm Centric Brands and will mark the first time either brand has been available in Canada since 2020. Loft shop-in-shop at Hudson’s Bay in Canada. (Image courtesy KnitWell Group) Since Sept. 24, Hudson’s Bay locations have exclusively hosted 30 shop-in-shops featuring an Ann Taylor collection and 60 featurin

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cult reusable cup brand Frank Green recently united with Australian designer Christopher Esber at Paris Fashion Week (PFW) as part of a high-profile collaboration to inspire a more sustainable approach to consumption. Frank Green, which is best known for its “emotional support” water bottles and leak-proof takeaway coffee cups, created a limited-edition hydration solution in a glossy chrome material, reflecting – in more ways than one –Christopher Esber’s Resort 25 collection and sculptural hard

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A Whataburger franchisee has partnered with Layne's Chicken Fingers to open 25 restaurants, expanding to a new brand for the first time.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Luxury conglomerate LVMH has sold Off-White to Bluestar Alliance just two years after acquiring the streetwear brand. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Bluestar Alliance – a New York-based brand management company – is known for acquiring distressed labels and licensing their names. The company’s portfolio includes Tahari, Bebe, and Scotch & Soda.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

There are some deep discounts to be had to celebrate this fan-favorite Mexican street food at Taco Cabana.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Mulberry Group has received a £83 million (US$160.6 million) takeover bid from Frasers Group, which already owns 37 per cent of the struggling British luxury retailer. Frasers said it made the bid for the shares it does not currently own as it would “not accept another Debenhams situation where a perfectly viable business is run into administration” Frasers noted it became “exceptionally concerned” as Mulberry’s auditors flagged a “material uncertainty related

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Stellantis is faced with increased competition, higher expenditures, and declining industry trends.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

When Decjuba was born in 2008, it was with a mission to make effortless fashion accessible. In the ensuing 16 years, it has opened 150 stores in Australia and New Zealand and now ships its clothing internationally through its burgeoning e-commerce presence. As it grew, it was essential to never lose sight of its mission. To ensure that its e-commerce offering was as effortless and accessible as its fashion, it turned to Shippit.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

AT&T is giving up on DirecTV, but the satellite service provider is about to get bigger.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Double Rainbouu first launched onto the Australian fashion scene with a collection of non-daggy Hawaiian shirts. Its elevator pitch was that it aimed to be “the antidote to traditional resort brands.” Led by co-founder and creative powerhouse, Mikey Nolan, Double Rainbouu has managed to carve out its own lane in the Australian fashion industry and gone on to make a name for itself internationally, specifically in the US, European and Japanese markets.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Pizza Hut franchisee filed for bankruptcy in July.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Video content has become essential for retailers who want to stand out, connect with customers, and drive sales. For London retailers, where competition is fierce and trends change rapidly, great video content can give your business a real edge. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your website, social media presence, or in-store experience, video is a powerful tool to help you make an impact.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

KFC has entered the world of anime in its latest attempt to appeal to a younger audience, with its longtime mascot Colonel Sanders appearing in a short video in the world of "Genshin Impact.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Frasers Group has made a bid for embattled Mulberry as it blasted the luxury retailer for not informing it about its plan to raise more funds. The Mike Ashley-controlled group, which owns 37% of Mulberry’s shares, said it is “ exceptionally concerned” as the luxury retailer’s auditors flagged there was “material uncertainty related to going concern” on Friday.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Breyers Ice Cream's alleged mistake could help put some cash in its customers' pockets.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Dobbies has launched a restructuring plan, which will see it close 17 unprofitable stores, as it aims to “address historically uneconomical rent costs and ensure a return to sustainable profitability” The garden centre will close 11 mainline sites and six Little Dobbies stores, all of which are unprofitable, with 465 of its 3,600 employees impacted.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In the competitive fast-food price wars, Taco Bell has recently upset some of its customers.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Dobbies Garden Centres revealed today (30 September) that it is set to close 17 stores as it looks to return to “sustainable profitability” The garden centre chain is thought to have faced another difficult year after racking up losses of £130m last year driven by high inflation and unseasonable weather dampening sales. It is not the only retailer that sells garden goods that finds itself in a tough spot, with Homebase CEO Damien McGloughlin informing staff in late August that it was

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Domino's investors may be eligible for compensation.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

M&S is exploring a deal for a giant new warehouse in the Midlands as the retailer aims to capitalise on the booming growth of its online fashion and homeware arm. The retail giant is reportedly seeking additional space, with property insiders telling The Telegraph that M&S has been exploring options for a one million sq ft site in the Northamptonshire region, though no final decision has been made yet.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The department store’s turnaround is focused on working families, which have been especially hard hit by economic challenges like inflation.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Pretty Little Thing founder Umar Kamani has revealed a host of changes to its website, after returning to the brand earlier this month. Posting on instagram, Kamani explained that “model size height” would be added back to product pages over the next few weeks and that it would continue its “reviews on blocked accounts with the intention to unblock more accounts this week” During the summer, Pretty Little Thing faced a backlash after it deactivated some customer accounts

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

“Reiimagine” will reinterpret several of the brand’s iconic advertisements, starting with the singer’s gender-flipped take on the 1985 spot “Launderette.

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