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Responsible data management: How to remain ethical when implementing AI solutions

Retail Customer Experience

New tech carries risk, and while retailers should be encouraged to integrate AI across sectors, ethical data management must remain central to any decision.

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Mosaic Brands unlikely to repay suppliers and landlords

Inside Retail

Mosaic Brands will unlikely be able to pay its creditors, including suppliers and landlords, for goods and services supplied before October 28 last year, when the fashion retailer entered administration and receivership. Even secured creditors look to be out of pocket. “There is not expected to be sufficient funds from the realisation of assets to pay amounts owed to secured creditors in full,” said FTI Consulting, the voluntary administrators of Mosaic Brands.

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Popeyes Bets Big on National Advertising Spend, Restaurant Remodels: ‘Our Strategy Is Clear’

Retail Wire

Popeyes is set for a variety of spends in the coming years in a bid to increase sales.

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The Iconic CEO Jere Calmes on the company’s year of major change

Inside Retail

Australia and New Zealands leading pureplay online fashion, lifestyle and sporting destination has had a year of evolution; with seemingly smooth transitions overhauling the businesss order warehouse management system (OWMS), building a new B2B platform business and tackling the intricate returns issue. The Iconic CEO Jere Calmes stepped into the role in July 2023 with a vision to replicate the growth, operational efficiencies and opportunities he implemented at Lamoda Group, a leading online fa

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Starbucks Unveils Crema Collection, Bringing the Café Experience Home

Retail Wire

Starbucks has released an instant coffee that brings the café experience home.

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Westfield London unveils new Sensory Room to champion inclusivity

A1 Retail

The new and permanent room offers a safe, inclusive and welcoming space in-centre for all It is Westfields latest commitment to inclusivity, joining the sponsorship of Purple Tuesday, free Sensory Packs, Sunflower Lanyards and Quiet Hours Westfield London has unveiled a brand-new permanentSensory Room, marking another significant step in its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all visitors.

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Retail Food Group’s net profit surges 73.8 per cent in fiscal first half

Inside Retail

Retail Food Group’s net profit surged in the fiscal first half on the back of positive sales momentum in the cafe, coffee, bakery segment. The group’s net income surged 73.8 per cent year over year to $7.3 million as revenue increased 19.2 per cent to $73.7 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) soared 45.7 per cent to $16.8 million.

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Despite ubiquitous ‘members only’ pricing driving discount fatigue, 28 percent of shoppers will only shop with retailers offering loyalty pricing perks, finds RTS research

A1 Retail

With many retailers offering members pricing within their loyalty programmes, the ubiquity of loyalty pricing means it could be losing its appeal as a perk among shoppers, according to the latest research by the Retail Technology Show (RTS). Original research of over 1,000 UK shoppers by RTS suggests that over half (54 percent) of consumers feel that, because so many retailers now offer members only loyalty pricing, they now regard it as the norm and no longer consider it a true loyalty perk.

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Diesel parent OTB posts lower sales despite strong DTC growth

Inside Retail

OTB, parent of Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, has reported lower sales for the last fiscal year as a decline in wholesale more than offset growth in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel. The groups net sales for the year ended December 31 were 1.7 billion (US$1.77 billion), down 4.9 per cent on a reported basis and 3.1 per cent in constant currency compared to 2023.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran

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McDonald’s Introduces New Grimace Tumbler, but Some Customers Are Furious About It

Retail Wire

McDonald's is leaning into its various Grimace promotions.

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Sub warfare: FG to bring Firehouse Subs to Australia, taking on Subway

Inside Retail

Retail Food Group (RFG) has plans to disrupt Australias $1.7 billion sandwich market when it brings popular US brand Firehouse Subs here later in 2025. The multi-brand food franchisor has targeted south east Queensland for the launch restaurant, and plans 165 restaurants in 10 years. Restaurant Brands International (RBI) owns the Firehouse Subs brand.

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The Brilliant Way Trader Joe’s Is Keeping Egg Prices Down

Retail Wire

Currently, Trader Joe's has the lowest prices on eggs of all the larger supermarket chains.

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ProCook opens new store at centre:mk, Milton Keynes

A1 Retail

ProCook is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest store at centre:mk, Milton Keynes. Set to open on Friday 21 st February on Silbury Arcade, the new 2,760 sq ft ProCook store offers local shoppers an extensive range of high-quality cookware, tableware, and handy kitchen accessories. centre:mk is renowned for being one of the top 10 prime regional destinations in the UK, with an average yearly footfall of over 21 million.

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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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Coca-Cola Launches Simply Pop, Targeting Olipop and Poppi

Retail Wire

Coca-Cola studied the healthy soda market and decided it wanted a part of it, launching Simply Pop.

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Step One Clothing thrives despite slowing customer acquisition

Inside Retail

Step One Clothing’s net profit grew despite a decline in new customers in the first half. The online underwear retailer’s net profit soared 15.1 per cent to $8.2 million while revenue rose 6.8 per cent to $48.1 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 10.4 per cent to $11.2 million but gross margin slid to 78 per cent.

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MadeGood Granola Bar Recall Reclassified as Class II by FDA

Retail Wire

A recall for MadeGood granola bars has been reclassified out of abundance of caution.

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Nike launches brand with Kim Kardashian’s Skims

Retail Dive

NikeSkims will be available this spring with an assortment of training apparel, footwear and accessories.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.

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Krispy Kreme & Hulu Join Forces for Movie Snack Doughnuts

Retail Wire

Krispy Kreme has a fun new promotion.

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Kirkland’s to close some stores as part of turnaround

Retail Dive

The retailer is also eliminating low-performing SKUs and will boost its e-commerce in partnership with Beyond.

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Papa Johns Sees Stock Soar After Takeover Rumors Concerning Irth Capital Management Spread

Retail Wire

Papa Johns saw its stock price surge after a high-profile investment fund appeared to show interest in a takeover.

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Sainsbury’s scales back Aldi price match campaign after Tesco cuts 100+ items

Retail Gazette

Sainsbury’s is reducing the number of products covered by its Aldi price match campaign, after Tesco axed more than 100 items in its scheme last week. The number of items covered by Sainsbury’s scheme has dropped from a high of 681 in November to 566 on 12 February, The Grocer reported. Many of the items cut from the campaign came under the grocery giant’s own label, which covered a range of categories such as everyday staples and ambient food.

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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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Southwest Airlines Is Slashing 1,750 Corporate Jobs To Cut Costs

Retail Wire

Southwest Airlines is laying off 15% of its workforce.

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Migrating to the Cloud: SMB Edition

Cisco Retail

The sheer amount of digital assets it takes to run a company today is dizzying. Accounting for every application, word doc, presentation, or piece of internal data, even small and medium-sized businesses can rack up assets in the tens of thousands.

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The convenience of modularity

Retail Dive

In a world shaped by innovation, one secret fuels true convenience—modularity. But at what cost?

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What Does It Take to Thrive in an Uncertain World?

LS Retail

iStock/VectorMine The world is facing profound disruption. From technological advances like GenAI to social instability and climate change, businesses are navigating rapidly shifting megatrends that demand reinvention, resilience and bold action. So, how can companies thrive in such an uncertain worldand avoid being left behind? Tune in.

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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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Crocs expects $11M hit to gross profit from tariffs

Retail Dive

The footwear retailer ended 2024 with ongoing strength at its namesake brand and hope for a turnaround at struggling Heydude.

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Westfield London launches new sensory room to champion inclusivity

Retail Gazette

Westfield London has opened a brand-new permanent sensory room, designed to offer a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all visitors. The facility, located within Europes largest shopping and leisure destination , provides a calming environment tailored to support children, adults, and families. The Sensory Room was developed in collaboration with sensory specialists and Jack Tizard School, a Hammersmith and Fulham-based school supporting children with severe learning difficulties.

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HanesBrands CEO to step down

Retail Dive

Steve Bratspies will stay with the company in an advisory role as the company moves in a new direction following the sale of Champion.

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