Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Panera Bread is trying to sell the two brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2024

Northwell Health , the largest health system in New York State, will partner with Instacart Health to expand access to nutritious food, beginning with a focus on moms-to-be in communities that have long-standing disparities in maternal care. The first program to launch will integrate Instacart Health tools into Northwell’s Center for Maternal Health Maternal Outcomes and Morbidity Collaborative (MOMS), targeting people who are food insecure as well as the maternal health of Black and Brown women

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Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

In-N-Out Burger has been the subject of a viral TikTok trend, and the owner of the popular fast-food restaurant has had enough of the monkeying around.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Bassike co-founder Mary Lou Ryan has decided to leave the fashion company. “After 18 years, I have decided to step out of the business to pursue other creative and meaningful endeavours,” said Ryan on a LinkedIn post. “The simple idea to reinvent a ‘basic’ white tee-shirt became a wonderful business marked by creativity, purpose, and collaboration.” Earlier this year, Ryan told Inside Retail that it was her priority to scope out the priorities for the business

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Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

It is not clear what caused the systems outages in the Japanese McDonald's.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2024

Edible Brands , the parent company of Edible (formerly Edible Arrangements), has launched a new ecommerce brand, FreshFruit.com , that offers subscription delivery of premium fresh fruits. “Our customers have always trusted Edible for the finest quality fruit,” said Somia Farid Silber, President of Edible Brands in a statement. “FreshFruit.com extends that commitment by offering consumers the same hand-selected fruits found in our signature arrangements, delivered fresh to the

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2024

With the 2024 holiday season not too far away, it’s an opportune moment to evaluate your fulfillment operations and determine which technologies require an upgrade or replacement to secure your future success. Ecommerce has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and warehouses must consistently deliver a seamless, end-to-end consumer experience to remain competitive in this evolving market.

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Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Microsoft has introduced a new recovery tool, KB5042429, aimed at resolving the issues caused by the CrowdStrike Falcon agent that impacted 8.5 million Windows devices on Friday.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2024

Personalization has become an expectation for many consumers, but brands’ maturity levels in providing personalized marketing and CX varies greatly. While capabilities vary, the benefits are clear: according to research from Deloitte Digital , brands that excel at personalization are 48% more likely to exceed their revenue goals, and 71% more likely to report improved customer loyalty, than their low-maturity peers.

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Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Verizon Communications missed quarterly revenue estimates on Monday as more cost-conscious customers decided to hold on to their phones longer, overshadowing monthly billing subscriber growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2024

Kroger will implement advanced picking technologies from its long-time partner Ocado Group at fulfillment centers across its network, including greater use of robotics in preparing customer orders. Kroger, which has been working with Ocado since 2018 , will implement these “Re:imagined” technologies across multiple current fulfillment centers as well as future facilities.

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Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Google has announced its decision to abandon plans to eliminate and replace third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, a move crucial for advertisers to track users across websites for targeted ads.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

The Warehouse Group says it has received an approach from Sir Stephen Tindall and Adamantem Capital Partners about a potential interest in acquiring its shares. The company, however, advised shareholders not to sell their shares. “The board of directors cautions shareholders that the approach received did not constitute an offer by any person to acquire the business of the company or shares of the company and that it, and any consideration of other alternatives, may not result in any propo

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2024

In a bid to enhance its women’s offering, Kohl’s has launched an expanded assortment of dresses in new dedicated “dress shops” at 700 stores and on Kohls.com. As the retailer continues to make adjustments to its assortment and merchandising strategy , dresses were identified as an area for growth, with particular white space in occasion , career and social dresses.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Earlier this month, Desigual partnered with Melbourne-based brand management firm O’Rourke Showroom to unveil its spring-summer collection, further expanding its retail distribution in Asia Pacific. Inside Retail spoke to Balázs Krizsanyik, GM of Desigual Asia Pacific, and Tim O’Rourke, national sales and managing director at O’Rourke Showroom, to learn more about the brand’s local strategy for the Australian market and its expansion strategy globally.

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Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Starbucks is the latest company that Elliott has thrown significant money behind.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

The Reserve Bank of Australia and retailers will be staring each other down in the weeks ahead. The Central Bank will be mulling over a possible further increase in interest rates in its relentless fight against stubborn inflation. Its economic data analysis will include retail sales at its August meeting with speculation around another increase in interest rates.

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Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

McDonald’s will extend its $5 Meal Deal across nearly all U.S. locations through August due to strong customer demand amid rising food prices.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Jurlique has opened a new flagship store at Burnside Village in Adelaide, South Australia. The new store features a Biodynamic Farm hub and farm-grown botanicals and offers spa treatments, with two treatment rooms for duo treatments. The store also features sustainable materials and natural finishes including a natural timber facade, handcrafted surfaces with organic materials, and botanical displays.

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Retail Focus

JULY 22, 2024

After a close-fought judging process the shortlisted entries have been named. At a crucial time for the industry, The Creative Retail Awards is the ultimate celebration of innovation and excellence in retail, leisure and hospitality design. It allows retailers and creatives from around the world to compete for glory in a range of categories, culminating in a glittering awards presentation in London, a global hub for the creative industries.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Google is planning to keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, it said on Monday, after years of pledging to phase out the tiny packets of code meant to track users on the internet. The major reversal follows concerns from advertisers – the company’s biggest source of income – saying the loss of cookies in the world’s most popular browser will limit their ability to collect information for personalising ads, making them dependent on Google’s user databases.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 22, 2024

Asda employees at its Wisbech store are set to walk out for the second time in a dispute over working conditions. GMB Union confirmed that over 150 workers at the superstore in Cambridgeshire will walk out of the store from 3am to 10pm on 2 August. It said the employees were angry over cuts in hours, poor quality training, bullying management, fire safety breaches, as well as health and safety issues not being addressed.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

At a recent Future50 event hosted by BeautyMatter , Christine Chang, the co-CEO and co-founder of Glow Recipe, Andrea Lisbona, the founder and CEO of Touchland, and Beatrice Dixon, the co-founder, CEO, and chief innovation officer of The Honey Pot, spoke about the ups and downs of launching their businesses and their advice for maintaining consistent, sustainable growth.

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Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Korean Air has announced plans to purchase up to 50 Boeing widebody aircraft.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Tom Ford said its creative director Peter Hawkings has stepped down after serving with the creative department since April last year. Prior to working as creative director, Hawkings served as SVP of menswear and design director of menswear, accessories, and eyewear for the brand. The fashion retailer said it is set to announce a successor in the near future. “I want to thank Peter for his collaboration since Tom Ford Fashion became part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group.

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Retail Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Hundreds of U.S. flights were canceled early Monday, with carrier Delta Air Lines struggling the most to recover from a global tech outage that started Friday, according to numerous reports.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Global advertisers are hiring more female athletes to launch marketing campaigns ahead of the Paris Summer Olympics, a move aimed at capitalising on recent record ratings for women’s sports in the US and Europe to reach new audiences. While the Olympics has long been considered the pinnacle of women’s sports, increased attention leading up to the Games has prompted more brands to feature female athletes in commercials, shape messaging toward women and increase ad spending on women’s sports

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Retail Focus

JULY 22, 2024

In London, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in retail and commercial spaces is crucial, especially in a post-pandemic world where expectations around hygiene standards are high. Aesthetics aside, a clean environment is vital for providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for both customers and employees. Microbial testing , which detects harmful microorganisms like bacteria and viruses, is integral to ensuring these spaces are not just visibly clean but hygienically safe.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Jewellery studio Sarah & Sebastian has opened its first Western Australian flagship store in the heart of Perth. The flagship is housed in a heritage-listed building on Kings Street and offers the brand’s full range of jewellery designs and luxury services, including Ear Alchemy Piercing, soldered permanent jewellery, and bridal consultations.

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Retail Dive

JULY 22, 2024

A Florida resident has asked for a class action jury trial in a lawsuit alleging that the brand’s “Be Planet” initiative constitutes deceptive marketing.

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