Mon.Jul 22, 2024

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Major Health System Teams with Instacart to Promote ‘Food as Health’

Retail TouchPoints

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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Bassike co-founder Mary Lou Ryan steps down

Inside Retail

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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Edible Debuts New Fresh Fruit Subscription Service

Retail TouchPoints

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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Microsoft Releases CrowdStrike Recovery Tool To Fix 8.5M Windows Devices

Retail Wire

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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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Is it Time to Upgrade Your WMS to a Fulfillment Management System?

Retail TouchPoints

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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New Balance opens its largest UCC Australia store yet

Inside Retail

New Balance has opened its largest Australian shoe store in Melbourne Central, marking its third UCC concept store as it expands in the country. The 300sqm store – its name short for Uncommonly Common Concept – offers lifestyle and performance collections along with Made in USA and UK products. “Following the successful opening of our first UCC stores in Bondi and Chadstone – and our first Grey Store in Galeries, Sydney – Melbourne Central is the perfect next step for New Balance, with a l

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In-N-Out Owner Slams Viral Video of Non-Existent ‘Monkey Style’ Burger

Retail Wire

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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Kroger Enhances Picking Functionality with Robotic Automation

Retail TouchPoints

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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Verizon’s Postpaid Subscribers Offer Bright Spot as Company Misses Q2 Revenue Estimates

Retail Wire

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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NZ’s Warehouse Group founder seeks to build stake, expand into grocery

Inside Retail

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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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Google Cancels Plans To Eliminate Third-Party Cookies

Retail Wire

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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Behind Desigual’s repositioning and its Asia Pacific expansion

Inside Retail

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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Kohl’s Launches Dedicated Dress Sections at 700 Stores

Retail TouchPoints

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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Analysis: What to expect from retailers’ FY24 results

Inside Retail

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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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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McDonald’s in Japan Closes 30% of Stores Due to Systems Outage

Retail Wire

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

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Jurlique opens flagship store at Adelaide’s Burnside Village

Inside Retail

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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Panera Bread Is Trying To Offload Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bros. Bagels. Here’s Why

Retail Wire

Panera Bread is trying to sell the two brands.

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Cookie plan crumbles: Google reverses plan to ditch Chrome trackers

Inside Retail

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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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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The shortlist for the Creative Retail Awards 2024 is LIVE!

Retail Focus

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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Glow Recipe, The Honey Pot, Touchland founders talk sustainable growth

Inside Retail

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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Delta Cancels More Flights as It Slowly Restores Operations After Tech Outage

Retail Wire

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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Tom Ford creative director Peter Hawkings departs

Inside Retail

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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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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Enhancing Retail and Commercial Spaces in London: Expert Cleaning and Microbial Testing Services

Retail Focus

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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Girl power: How the fan frenzy over female athletes is driving ad spend

Inside Retail

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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McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal Continues

Retail Wire

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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Sarah & Sebastian opens its first WA flagship 

Inside Retail

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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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Sizeable Starbucks Stake Snagged by Activist Investor Elliott. But Why?

Retail Wire

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

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Asda superstore workers to walk out for second time

Retail Gazette

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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Korean Air Buys Up to 50 Boeing Jets

Retail Wire

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

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John Lewis bolsters home offer with 36 new brands

Retail Gazette

John Lewis will start stocking dozens of new homeware brands as part of its efforts to “reinvigorate” its shops and win back customers. The department store chain is preparing to launch up to 36 new lighting, kitchenware and furniture brands this September, including actor Stanley Tucci’s Greenpan range, The Telegraph reported. The new ranges mean that more than 160 extra manufacturers will have been introduced over the past 12 months, with its homeware, furniture and lighting collection around

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How to Maximize Amazon Sales and Crush the Competition

With over 9 million sellers on Amazon, online marketplaces are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune prices in real-time or align strategies across channels, this guide provides the tools to understand how to maximize sales and secure a lasting competitive edge. Download now to transform your pricing strategy and drive holiday success.