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Best Buy, Microsoft Celebrate Earth Month by Turning ‘E-Waste’ into Couture

Retail TouchPoints

Best Buy , one of the largest retail collectors of e-waste in the U.S., is partnering with Microsoft on a new activation designed to inspire consumers to recycle their unwanted laptops and tablets. During Earth Month in April, customers can bring in any eligible laptop or tablet to a Best Buy store for recycling and save $50 on a Surface device. These recycled devices will then be used for an innovative contest powered by Junk Kouture , a youth-focused sustainable fashion competition.

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Southwest Boeing Engine Cover Detaches Mid-Air

Retail Wire

On a routine flight to Houston, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 encountered a mechanical problem. The FAA reported that an engine cover dislodged mid-air, striking the wing flap.

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Non-Alcoholic Brand Boisson Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Closes all Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Boisson has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and shuttered its eight brick-and-mortar stores, according to multiple media reports and a LinkedIn blog post by Boisson founder Nicholas Bodkins. The non-alcoholic (NA) beverage brand plans to continue operating as a wholesaler and a DTC ecommerce retailer. Boisson had taken a “neighborhood stores” approach to brick-and-mortar expansion, opening stores in NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami.

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Communities Flock to 99 Cents Only Stores

Retail Wire

Shoppers are flooding into 99 Cents Only Stores for a final stock-up before closure. With 143 locations in Southern California set to close, there's a push to save them led by Mark J. Miller, CEO of Pic 'N' Save Bargains.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.

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Strategies Unleashed: Navigating TikTok’s Viral Trends for Brand Success

Retail TouchPoints

TikTok is where the action is for brands wanting to go viral today. So many brands have found viral success on the platform, purposefully or accidentally, and there is no other platform that may be as useful to businesses seeking to connect with millennials and Gen Z. However, finding success on TikTok goes beyond the savvy use of hashtags and having fun content to share.

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Many Cancer Drugs Still Unproven 5 Years After Accelerated Approval

Retail Wire

Accelerated approval allows for an earlier approval of drugs that treat serious conditions.

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Shake Shack Challenges Chick-fil-A and Announces New CEO

Retail Wire

Shake Shack has made a move that seems to be aimed directly at Chick-fil-A. Its latest promotion offers a free chicken sandwich, but only on Sundays throughout April.

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Why analysts are predicting a “steep slowdown” in luxury sales

Inside Retail

Investors are bracing for a steep slowdown in luxury sales when luxury companies report their first quarter results, reflecting lacklustre Chinese demand and comparisons with last year when the lifting of Covid curbs in mainland China boosted sales. LVMH, the world’s biggest luxury group, is first to report on April 16, followed by rivals Kering, Prada and Hermes a week later.

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Elon Musk and Tesla To Unveil Robotaxi in August

Retail Wire

Will this long-talked-about vehicle come to fruition this year?

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How Malaysia’s iMotorbike is disrupting the market and building community

Inside Retail

Southeast Asia’s premier online platform for pre-owned motorcycles , iMotorbike, has unveiled a new showroom in the Glenmarie neighbourhood of Shah Alam, a Malaysian city outside of Kuala Lumpur. The showroom not only marks a significant expansion for iMotorbike but also heralds an industry-leading partnership with the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) aimed at upskilling young people in the region and strengthening the company’s talent pipeline.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Spirit Airlines Delays Deliveries and Furloughs Pilots

Retail Wire

Spirit Airlines announced Monday that it has struck a deal with Airbus to push back all aircraft deliveries originally slated for the second quarter of 2025 through 2026. This move comes as part of the company's efforts to hoard cash, with about 260 pilots facing furloughs.

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Can we combat the Lonely Paradox with our high streets?

Inside Retail

Never have we been more connected and more alone. In this age of instant, constant, worldwide connection, we’ve never felt more disconnected or isolated, and post-pandemic, the numbers are not getting any better. One-third of Australians now experience feeling lonely some of the time, one in six of us severely, and 18-24-year-olds have the highest levels of loneliness in the country.

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Minneapolis Faces Potential Loss of Uber and Lyft

Retail Wire

Residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, are bracing for the imminent departure of Uber and Lyft, the popular ride-hailing apps. The reason? A contentious dispute with the city's government over driver pay is threatening to disrupt the everyday commutes and travel plans of thousands of residents.

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Fine jewellery in your 50s: Meet the matriarch proving age is just a number

Inside Retail

Luxury Australian jewellery brand Jan Logan is built on traditions of excellence, modernity and creativity. The family-run business opened its first shop in the Royal Arcade in the Sydney suburb of Double Bay in October 1989 and currently has three locations after opening and closing stores locally and overseas. At the time, Jan Logan, the founder of the eponymous jewellery brand, was in her 50s and had already lived a full life in rural NSW with her husband and three sons.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Hyatt Expands Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlan Golf & Spa Resort

Retail Wire

Hyatt Hotels Corp., through its Inclusive Collection, is expanding its presence in Mexico with the recent opening of the Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlan Golf & Spa Resort.

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Innovating or just keeping up? Here’s why retailers struggle to change

Inside Retail

How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the light bulb has to want to change. And so it goes with organisations and the executives who lead them. Of course, pretty much everybody says they want to change. In fact, every organisation I have ever worked with on their innovation and growth strategy, and virtually every senior leader I have ever advised, didn’t just say they want to change – they insist they have no choice.

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Americans Might Be out of Luck if They’re Hoping for a Late-Night Meal

Retail Wire

Americans who work late night shifts, enjoy night-time socializing, or simply prefer nocturnal hours, may not find as many late-night meal options as they might have during pre-pandemic times.

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The founder of By Charlotte knows exactly who her customer is and what they want

Inside Retail

Charlotte Blakeney built the cult jewellery label By Charlotte from the ground up following a successful 20-year career as a makeup artist in fashion and advertising. The breakthrough moment for By Charlotte has become somewhat legendary throughout the fashion industry with the brand’s lotus necklace serendipitously landing on the cover of Marie Claire around supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s neck.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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Small Businesses Such as Red Rooster Now Offering Childcare To Retain Staff

Retail Wire

The rising costs of childcare have led some parents to opt out of the workforce altogether, leading to a significant challenge for small businesses. In response to high turnover rates, some small businesses are tackling this issue head-on by offering on-site childcare as a practical solution.

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Ted Baker to close stores and cut 145 jobs as it appoints administrators

Retail Gazette

Ted Baker is to close 11 of its UK stores as it appoints administrators, with 145 job set to be lost at the retailer. More to follow.

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Battling shrink and theft across the globe

Retail Dive

Retailers are trying numerous strategies — from technology to teamwork — to minimize losses.

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M&S Food launches biggest-ever marketing campaign with Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge

Retail Gazette

M&S Food has launched its biggest-ever marketing campaign with its latest ‘Farm to Foodhall’ creative starring Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge. The campaign, which runs for 18 weeks, will see Kerridge visit the retailer’s Select Farms across the country to tell the stories behind the products. It will be showcased across TV, press, out-of-home (OOH), PR, social, paid and organic digital, until early June, and after the Euros will return to all above-the-line channels fro

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Petco faces downgrades amid sales, profit and share declines

Retail Dive

Analysts from S&P Global Ratings and Bank of America said the pet retailer’s struggles are likely to continue this year and possibly into 2025.

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Ebay joins Depop in ditching fashion selling fees

Retail Gazette

Ebay UK has scrapped selling fees for pre-worn clothing in an effort to encourage circular fashion. Items already listed on the online marketplace before today (April 8) will also benefit from no selling fees, Drapers reported. Ebay said the move was prompted by its consumer research that found only 25% of shoppers sell their unwanted clothes, despite 92% of adults saying they have over one items of clothing they haven’t worn in the last 12 months.

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Uniqlo to open first stores in Texas, expand in California

Retail Dive

The upcoming openings will build on Uniqlo's plan to reach 200 stores in North America by 2027.

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CP Group Rebrands 1.2 Million-Square-Foot CNN Center in Downtown Atlanta to The Center

Shopping Center

Atlanta — CP Group has rebranded CNN Center, an iconic 1.2 million-square-foot office and retail building in downtown Atlanta, to The Center. The property has served as the headquarters for… The post CP Group Rebrands 1.2 Million-Square-Foot CNN Center in Downtown Atlanta to The Center appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Create SEO-Friendly Content to Boost Traffic & Engagement

Creating SEO-friendly content is key to improving your website’s visibility and attracting more visitors. This guide walks you through best practices for writing optimized content, including keyword placement, proper formatting, and engaging writing techniques. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, landing pages, or product descriptions, these proven SEO strategies will help your content rank higher and keep readers engaged.

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Serena Williams launches Wyn Beauty

Retail Dive

Along with its DTC site, the brand launched at 685 Ulta Beauty stores and on the retailer’s website.

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As Ted Baker store closures begin, what went wrong?

Retail Gazette

Ted Baker is set to close 15 UK stores and cut some head office roles, as administrators take action to try to save the fashion brand. Although landlords have served notice on four of those sites, the others were loss-making stores that the administrators deemed to have “no prospect of being returned to profitability, even with material rent reductions” They said the closures were a “constructive and necessary step in ensuring the business can deliver a profitable trading perfo

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99 Cents Only files for Chapter 11

Retail Dive

The bankruptcy filing comes just days after the discount retailer announced plans to liquidate and close all stores.

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Quantum Security and Networking are Emerging as Lifelines in Our Quantum-powered Future

Cisco Retail

A metamorphosis continues to take shape with the rise of Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Key Distribution, and the brave new world of Quantum Networking.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.