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From Legacy to Trend, Unwinding Nostalgia at United Coffee House Rewind

Retail Focus

Nestled within Faridabad Mall, United Coffee House Rewind stands as a modern icon, offering a fresh take on the beloved classic. With a blend of contemporary flair and timeless charm, this restaurant invites patrons to indulge in a culinary experience that transcends generations. United Coffee House Rewind is driven by a vision that celebrates diversity, individuality, and the art of communal indulgence.

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Half of Australia’s small retailers falling short of their expectations

Inside Retail

More than half of Australian small retailers are performing below their financial expectations, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and American Express Small Retail Index found. The research showed that 51 per cent of small retailers are trading below forecasts while 49 per cent are meeting or surpassing their financial outlook. The businesses cited consumer spending as the top concern over the next six to 12 months, followed by wage costs, costs of goods and services, and cash flow mana

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The Cost of Inaccessibility: Businesses Lose More Than $6.9 Billion Annually

Retail TouchPoints

If you think it is costly to design accessible and inclusive websites, just think about how much inaccessibility will cost your business. Web accessibility is not only an ethical choice. It is a smart business move that doesn’t require excessive time or resources. Statista reveals that about 13.5% of the U.S. population has a disability. This represents a huge untapped market if your digital properties are not accessible.

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How Australian swimwear brand Sheila is helping women reclaim their narrative

Inside Retail

Sheila The Label is leading a swimwear revolution from the bottom up – the Australian brand has spent its first year in business rebranding the swim short. Clare Barrins started the brand after not being able to find a swim short that met her needs and is now pioneering a new product category. “I was looking from high-end stores to more of the high-street brands… there was no brand just owning that market for women,” Barrins, founder and CEO of Sheila, told Inside Retail.

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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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EBay Prioritizes Search with New UX Updates  

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay has redesigned its search experience to make it more intuitive and “visually rich.” Featuring larger, high-resolution images, streamlined navigation and a more modern layout, the new user experience (UX) was developed following 18 months of user research and testing. The main search page makes large product images the focal point. A new Shopping View replaces the previous gallery view, providing a full-width display without sidebar ads, so shoppers can easily browse highly visual categori

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Macy’s Announces New Ad Partnership and Q2 2024 Results Schedule

Retail Wire

Macy's has revealed some noteworthy news about its retail ad plans and upcoming financial results.

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Burger King Is Offering Back-to-School Meal Deals. Here’s What’s Going On

Retail Wire

Burger King is trying to entice more kids (and their parents) to stop by for a meal.

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New Research Reveals the Keys to an Impactful Membership Model

Retail TouchPoints

The early 2010s brought consumers an onslaught of subscription services. Birchbox gave more consumers access to luxury beauty products at a fraction of the price, while BarkBox promised dog parents (and their furry counterparts) a new toy and treat combo every month. And as the popularity of these services surged, similar new businesses seemed to emerge in a different category every day.

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Stop & Shop Shutters Delis After Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

Retail Wire

The Boar's Head listeria outbreak fallout continues.

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The lessons for Aussie retailers as they look to Brisbane 2032

Inside Retail

In the warm afterglow of the Paris Olympics, with its iconic backdrops and well-supported events, attention turns to LA in 2028 and closer to home, Brisbane in 2032. In some ways, Paris tore up the rule book setting a new benchmark with stunning backdrops of the Eiffel Tower for beach volleyball and the Palace of Versailles for the equestrian. LA will struggle to compete on these terms but will instead raise the bar in other ways.

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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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JetBlue Airways Faces a Host of New Developments

Retail Wire

JetBlue Airways has begun raising $1.5 billion, started a $2.75 billion bond-and-loan sale, and reported its Q2 financial results after canceling its merger with Spirit earlier this year.

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Ikea seals three-year contract with Australia Post to deliver small parcels

Inside Retail

Ikea has signed a three-year contract with Australia Post to manage the delivery of small and medium parcels, representing about 65 per cent of the furniture and homewares retailers’ online sales. This financial year, Ikea has fulfilled more than 500,000 parcel orders online, shipped from its 10 stores in six states and territories across the country.

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How Big Families Can Benefit From Local Storage Facilities

Retail Focus

Large families often face the challenge of managing space effectively. With the increasing accumulation of belongings, from children’s toys to seasonal items, space at home can quickly become a premium. However, local storage facilities offer a practical solution to this common dilemma. By utilising storage units, big families can maximise their living space, declutter their homes, and maintain a more organised lifestyle.

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What US mall operators can learn from their global peers

Inside Retail

In Julian Barnes’ brilliant 1989 novel, A History of the World in 10½ Chapters , he muses over animals being prevented from boarding Noah’s Ark because they were deemed not to be distinct species. “And any number of beasts, with a perfectly good argument for being a separate species, had their claims dismissed. No, we’ve got two of you already, they were told.

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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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New Survey Shows Why Shoplifting Has Become So Common

Retail Wire

Shoplifting has become commonplace in today's economy. A new survey from LendingTree reports that shoplifting has become a "crime of necessity.

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Wedding dress retailer George Elsissa faces fine for underpaying staff

Inside Retail

The operator of bridal store George Elsissa is facing a fine of up to $33,300 for allegedly underpaying staff. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced legal action against 10 Foster Street company, which operates the George Elsissa store in Sydney. The FWO began investigating the wrongdoing following reports from four employees who worked at the venue for various periods between June 2015 and September 2021.

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Blink Fitness Has Announced Plans for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Retail Wire

Blink Fitness has initiated a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to facilitate a strategic sale of the business and position itself for future growth.

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Waitrose to unveil new store concept at North London supermarket

Retail Gazette

Waitrose will unveil its new store concept as it reopens its revamped North London John Barnes store next week. The upmarket grocer said the store on Finchley Road, in the former John Barnes department store, opens on 21 August and will have a number of new and refreshed features including a fully updated refrigeration system, a new look and feel bakery, and the first fully chilled beer, wine and spirits department.

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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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Party City Names New CEO After Dealing With Bankruptcy

Retail Wire

Party City Holdings Inc. has appointed Barry Litwin as its new president and CEO.

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Sainsbury’s boss warns 17,000 stores are at risk without business rates overhaul

Retail Gazette

Over 17,000 stores across the UK are at risk being closed over the next ten years unless the new government reforms the business rates levy, according to Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts and Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis. In an article for The Times, the pair warned that tens of thousands of retail jobs could vanish due to the steep rise in business rates.

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JetBlue Passenger Allegedly Suffers Broken Ankle From Tangled Seatbelt

Retail Wire

It is not clear how the JetBlue passenger got her ankle tangled.

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Tesco launches digital passports for clothes ahead of EU sustainability crackdown

Retail Gazette

Tesco is rolling out “digital passports” across its clothes range as the EU looks to boost supply chain transparency. The grocery giant said it would give customers more information on each garment in its F&F fashion collection, including where the materials in each product have been sourced from, The Telegraph reported. The move comes as Brussels works to improve supply chain transparency by launching new rules where businesses across the euro area are required to bring out digi

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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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Jimmy John’s Enters the Fast-Food Wars With $10 Meal Deal

Retail Wire

Jimmy John's wants to make its sandwiches more enjoyable.

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LL Flooring files for bankruptcy with plans to close 94 stores

Retail Dive

The company is pursuing a sale of its business and said it has a commitment for $130 million in debtor-in-possession financing from existing lenders.

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Locked-Up Merchandise Frustrates Shoppers

Retail Wire

More and more products are being locked up due to increasing theft issues.

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Party City taps turnaround vet as CEO

Retail Dive

Barry Litwin’s retail leadership experience includes executive roles at Sears and Office Depot, as well as a stint as CEO of photo retailer Adorama.

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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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Card Factory teams up with Just Eat for speedy delivery

Retail Gazette

Card Factory has partnered with Just Eat to offer a rapid delivery service for greetings cards and celebration essentials nationwide. The tie-up has gone live in 19 of the retailer’s stores across the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Belfast and Cardiff, and will be extended to an additional 21 shops later this year. The move means customers will be able to shop from over 200 affordable Card Factory products, including greeting cards, candles, balloons, gift bags, k

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JD to Open Four New Stores Across the UK and Republic of Ireland This Summer

365 Retail

JD is expanding its footprint with the opening of four new stores across the UK and the Republic of Ireland this summer. The new locations, which will open in Lowestoft, Cork, and Wembley in August, and Sheffield in September, are part of JD’s ongoing strategy to extend its presence in new areas. To celebrate the openings, JD has organised a series of in-store events to engage with shoppers during the launch weekends.

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Asda chair is ’embarrassed’ by its performance as he urges Mohsin Issa to step back

Retail Gazette

Asda chair Lord Rose has said he has been “embarrassed” by its performance under his supervision and believes co-owner Mohsin Issa should step back from running the supermarket. The supermarket last week posted a 5.3% like-for-like sales fall in its second quarter , and its market share has fallen from 14.8% when the Issa brothers purchased the chain in 2021 to 12.7% last month.

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ICX Summit: Future of retail with Steven King

Retail Customer Experience

Professor Steven King shares a preview of his upcoming keynote at the ICX Summit in Charlotte on the future of retail. ICX Summit will be hosted by Networld Media Group from September 9-11.

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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.