Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The leaders of two of America’s top musical instrument retailers, Guitar Center and Sweetwater, say they’re trying to engage customers both online and in stores.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Thematic retail stores and exclusive IP-focused product collections are hot in retail right now: Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has unveiled a series of themed character flagships around the world, while Camp has been known for its exclusive brand collaborations and entertainment-driven activations for Trolls , Frozen and more. Most recently, when fashion and accessories retailer Primark unveiled its 450 th store worldwide at the Florida Mall in Orlando, it announced it would have an entire f
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Oz Hair & Beauty, H&M, and Lululemon stood out in October for dispatch and delivery experience in the Online CX Index , Australia’s first and only online retailer performance platform powered by real data. The Online CX Index, a partnership between Inside Retail and Humii, covers the entire website experience through checkout, delivery and even returns, evaluating eight key criteria based on up to 200 data points.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A number of local and independent grocers — including Bowman’s Market , Maurer’s Market IGA , Neiman’s Family Market , Queen’s Price Chopper and Soelbergs Market — are adopting Instacart ‘s AI-powered smart Caper Carts. Together the stores serve customers across eight states, including Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Sensitive is often the last word brand founders want to be described as but it’s a label the founder of sensitive skincare brand Yours Only, Ashli Templer, takes in stride. “I have always had allergies and intolerances and skin conditions, and they kind of just got a lot worse,” Templer told Inside Retail when asked what motivated her to start a skincare brand.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Sneaker marketplace StockX has named Greg Schwartz, the company’s Co-founder, President and COO, as its next CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Current CEO Scott Cutler, who was one of the company’s earliest investors and advisors, will step down but will remain through 2024 to help ensure a smooth transition. Schwartz co-founded StockX, a platform for buyers and sellers of sneakers, apparel, electronics and collectibles, in 2016 with Dan Gilbert, Josh Luber and Chris Kaufman.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Early 2000s “it girl” Paris Hilton has teamed up with Claire’s to reach the next generation of fashionistas with a new jewelry collab. Image courtesy Claire’s Created in partnership with Hilton’s 11.11 Media , the “Sliving” collection is named after Hilton’s newly coined slang term, meant to describe someone who is self-empowered, fulfilled, glamourous and successful.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Supposedly, the Amazon glasses could improve a delivery driver's efficiency.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Big Lots has upgraded its mobile app, available to current and new members of its Big Reward loyalty program and offering features including in-store rewards access, a personalized dashboard for tracking earnings and exclusive notifications for special offers. Additionally, the app now provides “Rewards Ready” notifications about new rewards, maximizing members’ savings and engagement with Big Lots.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Starbucks has become a popular hangout spot for American teens and tweens, but why?
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Build-A-Bear Workshop ’s IP partnerships have always been one of its biggest differentiators, but now the retailer is bringing its collaboration with Sanrio to the next level with a new workshop in Los Angeles. The companies will open a new retailtainment destination at Westfield Century City on November 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty that will give consumers the chance to use Build-A-Bear’s renowned experience to customize one of Sanrio’s beloved characters.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Big Lots continues to deliver on its promise of extreme customer value.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Food insecurity in the U.S. is at an all-time high, with one in four Americans struggling to afford basic groceries due to rising food costs – a situation only exacerbated by inflation. Amid this crisis, the growing interest of major retailers in a strategy called dynamic pricing raises concerns that its widespread adoption could further hinder Americans’ ability to put food on the table.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX claims a Binance scheme led to its collapse.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
By next year, US research and consulting firm Gartner predicts, 80 per cent of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers will occur in digital channels. Why? Because 64 per cent of B2B buyers are Millennials and Gen Z. The research found that 44 per cent of the Millennials prefer no sales rep interaction during the purchase process. So how does this change your future B2B strategy?
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The New Jersey-based acai and pitaya bowl company is rapidly expanding.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Shopping is about more than just a transaction, as evidenced by our inaugural global feature on the ‘Most desirable shopping precincts’. With a strong resurgence in bricks-and-mortar retail after the global pandemic, Inside Retail decided to compile a list of the malls, high streets and neighborhoods going above and beyond to optimise the customer experience (CX) with innovative features and services.
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
An $825 million infusion led by General Atlantic and Stripes will fortify the athleisure brand’s already formidable challenge to market leader Lululemon.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Google has recently begun rolling out its new AI overviews to Australian search customers, including product overviews for Google Shopping. These AI-generated product overviews provide customers with a brief summary of items that are the most relevant to their product-related search. For this reason, they’re a feature to watch for small businesses in the e-commerce space.
LS Retail
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
©iStock/Cunaplus_M.Faba What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: In respect and recognition of the contributions our veterans and their families, caregivers, and survivors have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor our Nation's veterans.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Toys ‘R’ Us Asia is shifting away from traditional retail formats, introducing a series of innovative concept stores across Asia, as it seeks to tap into the lucrative ‘kidult’ segment. Kidults are adults who purchase toys and collectibles. “We are transforming our brand experience to deepen our engagement with kids and kidults in Asia,” Leo Tsoi, CEO at Toys ‘R’ Us Asia, told Inside Retail.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Iceland group buying director Andrew Staniland has ditched his impending move to Asda to join Morrisons instead. Originally scheduled to start in a VP role at Asda in March, Staniland will now take on the position of group trading director and executive committee member at Morrisons in February. He spent four years at Iceland as trading director and previously worked at fellow grocers Waitrose and Aldi.
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Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The family-owned department store chain plans to open its first store in North Dakota next year and is investing $100 million to renovate its existing stores.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Leicester-based kidswear and streetwear brand Hype has been sold to Apparel Brand for an undisclosed sum. The deal comes 18 months after Hype was rescued out of administration , saving 82 jobs. By leveraging Hype’s popularity with younger audiences, Apparel Brands plans to expand its reach to offer “stylish, functional and affordable” options for children.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A franchisee at Del Taco was in the running for a top honor.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Police were called to manage traffic chaos at Le Creuset’s warehouse sale in Andover, Hampshire, as hundreds of bargain hunters queued for hours to grab discounted cookware. The two-day event, which offered up to 50% off on the cookware giant’s signature items like casserole pots and saucepans, drew such a large crowd that social media videos showed long lines of cars parked along nearby roads, and shoppers waiting up to four hours to get in, The Guardian reported.
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Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Wendy's is counting on Palantir AI to handle the rush.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hackett London and David Gandy Wellwear are delighted to announce the second chapter of their partnership, introducing a new collection that elevates the off-duty moments of daily life with comfort that doesn’t compromise on style.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Ocado is adding hundreds more products to its own-brand range next year, with a focus on seasonal lines. The ecommerce giant has added over 100 new items to its selection in 2024 and by the end of the year, there will be over 740 items available to purchase, including new launches such as microfibre cloths and baked beans. Next year, the online grocer is set to widen the range once again after sales of its “own range” selection have risen 12%, with these items now making up more than
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The trade organization is maintaining its holiday forecast for the year, stating that households are in decent financial shape.
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