Retail Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Stanley has recalled 2.6 million Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs due to a potential burn hazard.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Ollies Bargain Outlet is focused on creating value. But even though its a discount retailer, its thinking not just about financial value but also experiential value. That means providing customers with a treasure-hunt experience that gives them access to some of the best products from the best brands. Across its 546 stores in the U.S., Ollies offers close-out merchandise from the worlds most reputable brands at 70% off retail price.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

JetBlue continues to improve the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Primark plans to put even more time and money into its U.S. expansion in 2025. The apparel and accessories retailer has signed five new leases for stores throughout the Southern and Midwest U.S., after already investing more than $90 million in 2024. The retailer plans to open stores in: Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, Ind.; Dolphin Mall in Miami; Grapevine Mills in Dallas; Gurnee Mills in Chicago; and Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Mich.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Dunkin's winter menu has been leaked.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2024

QR code creation has surged by over 200% in the past year. The retail industry in particular has largely embraced these 2D barcodes to elevate shopping experiences, using the technology to access everything from contactless payments and product content to price comparisons and personalized promotions. However, in their rush to QR adoption, major chains have made critical missteps that negate the benefits of this technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2024

J.Jill President and CEO Claire Spofford will retire in April 2025 and the womens apparel brand has hired an executive search firm to find her successor. Spofford, who has been in her role since February 2021, helped J.Jill deliver healthy, sustainable margin performance and significant cash-flow generation driven by disciplined inventory management and a strong focus on full-price selling, according to a company statement.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

SKIMS has opened a new flagship store in Midtown, Manhattan, on Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Nandos and The Midcounties Co-operative have taken a major step forward in workforce management by partnering with Rotageeks workforce scheduling platform. With businesses in the restaurant and retail sectors facing more complex demands, both organisations turned to Rotageek to help them improve their scheduling efficiency. During a recent joint panel discussion, leaders from both businesses shared their experiences implementing the workforce management solution.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Stop & Shop kiosks will be in all stores by 2025.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Retail Customer Experience

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Addressing a crowd of business leaders and industry operators, King shared his insights into the evolving landscape of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of balancing technological ambition with practical implementation.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Klarna utilizes AI to handle millions of customer service inquiries.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, Retail Gazette takes a look at some of the biggest appointments and exits that took place over the year. Hires Allan Leighton, executive chair,Asda Former Asda boss Allan Leighton returned to the supermarket this month as its executive chair to head up its recovery efforts. Leighton succeeds Lord Rose, who will remain on the board to ensure an orderly transition before stepping down.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The FTC lawsuit claims Southern Glazer's illicitly charged higher prices to small, independent liquor stores.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Shopping Center

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Aliso Viejo, Calif. ValueRock Realty has completed the first phase of The Commons a 21-acre mixed-use development in Aliso Viejo with the grand opening scheduled for Dec. 14. The… The post ValueRock Realty to Open 21-Acre Mixed-Use Project in Aliso Viejo, California appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Domino's stock has a new home.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Boohoo Group has issued a fresh response to Frasers Group, as the two retail giants continue their battle ahead of Boohoos general meeting on 20 December. In a statement released this morning (13 December), Boohoos board responded to Frasers latest open letter, which challenged the recommendations of proxy advisors Glass Lewis and ISS that shareholders vote against the proposed resolutions to appoint Mike Ashley and Mike Lennon to the board.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The debate over whether a real Christmas tree or an artificial one is better continues.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Sainsbury’s has opened its first ever airport store at Edinburgh airport, under a major revamp of its food, drink and shopping options available to those passing through on their travels. Located before security, the local store will be open 24 hours a day and includes a store team of 26 supermarket staff members at the site. Sainsburys Edinburgh airport store manager Jordan Mudie said: “My team and I are thrilled to be open for business in Edinburgh Airport from today after months

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the festive season approaching, many people will be visiting the UK high streets for Christmas gifting and the Black Friday sale, meaning our shopping districts are set for an influx of footfall. In the last few years, the term The Death of the High Street has become a common phrase as the popularity of […] If you want more information Retail

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Asda is reducing its prices of key Christmas veg to just 15p as it prepares to support customers with their Christmas shopping. From 19 December until 24 December, shoppers will be able to purchase 1kg carrots (currently 69p), 500g sprouts (currently 85p), 360g broccoli (currently 79p) and 500g parsnips (currently 75p) for 15p each instore and online.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Alo Yoga, the premier fashion and lifestyle brand specialising in luxury activewear inspired by mind-body wellness, proudly announces the opening of its first store in the Republic of Ireland on Dublins iconic Grafton Street. This milestone represents a continued expansion of Alo’s European presence, bringing the brand’s luxurious, high-performance apparel to the heart of renowned shopping destinations.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Soggy weather, retro 80s trends and the quest for a good sleep were among the biggest influences for those shopping at John Lewis this year. According to the department store chain’s annual How We Shop, Live and Look trend report, the Oura Ring was the ultimate status symbol 2024 as one in every two rings John Lewis sells is an Oura, making it the biggest tech product of the year.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2024

B&Q, the home and garden improvement retailer, has today (Friday 13th December) opened the doors to its brand-new 22,000 sq ft store at Great Eastern Retail Park, Rotherham. Customers were welcomed in by Dinnington Colliery Band who provided a festive performance as the store opened to customers for the first time. The new store is B&Qs first retail park location since opening its Newark store in May 2023, and follows recent small format store openings for the DIY retailer in Brighton an

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LS Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2024

iStock/metamorworks The report, Global Trends in Government Innovation 2024 , analyzes nearly 800 case studies from 83 countries and identifies five critical trends in government innovation that are reshaping public services. The report will be released December 16, 2024. Check back here. Abstract available now here.

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 13, 2024

SKIMS , the apparel brand founded by Kim Kardashian , has opened its first flagship store on New York's Fifth Avenue featuring interiors by Rafael de Crdenas. The SKIMS NYC Flagship has taken over a historic building with an ornately detailed stone facade, situated a block north of St Patrick's Cathedral and opposite Rockefeller Center. A giant mannequin presides over the SKIMS flagship on Fifth Avenue Inside, De Crdenas has applied the brand's signature nude palette to softly curved surfaces, r

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Alo Yoga , a prominent fashion and lifestyle brand known for luxury activewear, has opened its first store in the Republic of Ireland. Located on Grafton Street, a renowned shopping destination in Dublin, this marks a significant step in Alo Yogas European expansion. Following successful growth in the UK market , the Los Angeles-based brand brings its high-performance, wellness-inspired apparel to Ireland.

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Star Miconics

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Many organizations have established processes to identify visitors and control access within their facilities via visitor badge systems. Government buildings and schools require procedures to monitor who has entered the building and ensure everyone has registered, helping to keep their facilities and people secure. Hospitals and long-term care facilities require visitor badge printers as a part of a system to protect patients and to help control access to restricted areas.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2024

TikTok Shop is launching its latest UK Super Brand Day in partnership with leading sports brand PUMA. Running from 18th to 20th December, the collaboration will feature a series of LIVE shopping events with exclusive discounts and special gifts, available with next day delivery. Taking PUMA’s own pre-Christmas sale to the next level, Super Brand Day with TikTok Shop will give sneaker aficionados access to one-of-a-kind deals with an additional 20% off on fan favourites like Easy Riders, Su

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Shopping Center

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Oxford, Pa. NAI Emory Hill has brokered the $3.4 million acquisition of a shopping center located in Oxford, roughly 55 miles outside Philadelphia. Walgreens anchors the property, which was fully… The post NAI Emory Hill Brokers $3.4 Million Acquisition of Shopping Center in Metro Philadelphia appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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