Thu.Aug 22, 2024

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All’s fair in love and lipstick: Beauty ‘dupes’ and how to beat them

Inside Retail

Duping has garnered a lot of attention in the media lately, with concerns around the practice and what it means for hard-fought brand loyalty. As someone whose make-up bag overflows with everything from Westman Atelier to Violette FR, the prospect of alternatives that protect my wallet is hugely exciting. But as someone who has worked in establishing and protecting brand equity over the last 15 years, I can see the downside.

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Taco Bell Tested ‘Nostalgia’ Menu Featuring Items From the 1960s and Beyond

Retail Wire

Taco Bell is bringing back favorites like the Tostada and the Meximelt.

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Accent Group’s net profit plunges 32.9 per cent

Inside Retail

Footwear retailer Accent Group ‘s net profit plunged amid higher sales in the last fiscal year. The company saw net profit dip 32.9 per cent to $59.5 million despite sales increasing 2.7 per cent to $1.61 billion. However, like-for-like retail sales fell to 1.7 per cent. Accent Group ended the fiscal year with 895 stores including websites after opening 93 new stores and closing 19, where the company could not achieve return on investment.

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Foot Locker Reopens Flagship Destination in New York City

Retail Wire

Foot Locker Inc. has unveiled its newly redesigned flagship store at 112 W 34th St., introducing the Foot Locker "Home Court," a cutting-edge basketball shopping destination created in collaboration with Nike and Jordan Brand.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Munro Footwear Group acquires specialty kidswear retailer The Trybe

Inside Retail

Munro Footwear Group has bought specialty retailer The Trybe from The Accent Group, marking its 10th acquisition in 10 years. The Trybe has 16 stores and offers kids’ shoes from global brands such as Nike and Asics, as well as other popular on-trend and utility brands. “Having founded the brand in 2019 initially online and then opening stores, we are pleased that the business has found a new home at Munro Footwear Group for its the next phase of development,” Liam Robson, GM of

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Zillow Group Names Soumya Tulloss Senior Vice President of Agent Sales

Retail Wire

Zillow Group, Inc. has appointed Soumya Tulloss as the new Senior Vice President of Agent Sales. In her new role, Tulloss will be responsible for leading the company's initiatives to enhance and expand its advertising and software solutions for real estate agents.

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Walmart+ Partners With Burger King To Offer Exclusive Dining Perks

Retail Wire

Walmart+ has unveiled its first-ever dining benefit through a new partnership with Burger King.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

Inside Retail

There is no doubt that the Olympic Games are always a global phenomenon that transcends sport competitions. There is no greater time or opportunity to tap into the excitement and connection it brings to a nation, regardless of age, colour or religion. The Games possess the power to unite nations, inspire individuals, and leave a lasting impact on people’s emotions and the retail sector.

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The Next Frontier in Recommerce? Mobile Phones

Retail TouchPoints

What comes to mind when you think of secondhand goods? Is it pre-owned cars, vintage clothing or refurbished furniture? These items have been popular in the secondhand market for years, but now there is another consumer good taking the spotlight in the “recommerce” market: mobile phones. Recommerce, the practice of buying and selling previously owned, gently used products, has existed for centuries.

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McDonald’s Will Spend More Than $1B, Create 24,000 Jobs, in Latest UK & Ireland Expansion

Retail Wire

McDonald's is hoping to expand into the British and Irish markets in a significant way.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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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How Sephora Turned Order Fulfillment into a Loyalty-Builder

Retail TouchPoints

Amber Turley has been with Sephora for more than nine years, working in various functional roles. Although her Wall Street background gave her a clear advantage in finance, her time working under Mary Beth Laughton — Sephora’s VP of Ecommerce at the time — unlocked new career possibilities. These early days not only immersed her in the Sephora business; they also set her on a path toward her current role: VP of Omni Convenience & Commerce Partnerships.

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Fast food chains Hungry Jacks, KFC, McDonald’s fined for waste pollution

Inside Retail

The Environmental Protection Agency Victoria has fined McDonalds, Hungry Jacks and KFC for waste pollution at some Melbourne outlets. Staff in all three fast food chains allowed cooking oil and waste liquids to escape to storm drains rather than disposing of the waste in collection tanks. A photograph of a KFC staff member showed them with a container with the open tap spilling the contents out the shop back door and into the drain.

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Tapestry and Capri Will Contest FTC’s Opposition to $8.5B Merger

Retail TouchPoints

Luxury brand powerhouses Tapestry and Capri Holdings plan to oppose the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit that seeks to scuttle an acquisition deal valued at $8.5 billion. The purchase would unite Tapestry’s Coach, Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade brands with Capri’s Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors brands. In April 2024 the FTC authorized its lawsuit against Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri, which had been announced in August 2023.

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How the ‘four Ds’ help Ghd MD Ludovic Dellazzeri stay productive

Inside Retail

Never settling for less than a ‘good hair day’ is the mission behind global hair-styling tools manufacturer Ghd, which was founded in 2001 by three British hairdressers based on Korean innovation technology. The brand is now sold globally through retailers and its website and recently celebrated over two decades in the Australian market. Ludovic Dellazzeri was appointed as the managing director of Ghd Australia in 2015 and shared with Inside Retail the key takeaways from his career, which includ

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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NBCU Continues Push into Shoppable TV with New Paris Hilton Simulcast

Retail TouchPoints

NBCUniversal has announced a new partnership with video commerce platform TalkShopLive to create shoppable livestreams. The partnership debuted today with a simulcast livestream featuring entertainer and creator Paris Hilton, who will discuss her new album, Infinite Icon. The livestream will be viewable and shoppable across TalkShop.Live, Eonline.com, E!

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Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery Subscription Options

Retail Wire

Amazon is rolling out new grocery delivery subscription plans for both Prime and Prime Access members, aiming to provide additional savings and convenience.

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Wrangler Debuts Women-Designed ‘Bespoke’ Jeans Line

Retail TouchPoints

Wrangler has introduced its Bespoke jeans collection, created by an all-female design team, that aims to address many of women’s key pain points around fit and fashion. Features of the new collection, available online and in select retailers nationwide, include a four -piece contour waistband — in contrast with the industry standard two — that is tailored to sit well on different body types and reduce waistline gap issues.

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Exclusive: Alice McCall is empowered and ready to start a new chapter

Inside Retail

Australian designer Alice McCall exclusively confirmed with Inside Retail that there will be a resurgence of her eponymous brand, reimagined in a high-end couture way soon. This month the Australian designer launched her second collection with fast-fashion Jugganaught Shein globally, after the incredible success of her first with the brand. McCall was also announced as a judge on the Shein RISE fashion design competition in Australia, which is part of the Shein X program, which incubates and you

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Barneys Returns to Brick-and-Mortar with Limited-Time NYC Pop-Up

Retail TouchPoints

It’s not a mirage; Barneys is returning to NYC, but only temporarily. The iconic retailer will go back to its SoHo roots with a five -week pop-up facilitated by beauty brand Hourglass. It’s a symmetrical turnaround: the Hourglass brand debuted at the famed department store two decades ago. Image courtesy Hourglass “As Hourglass celebrates 20 incredible years of innovation, we’re honoring the iconic place where we got our start — Barneys New York — by paying it forward for the next generation of

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Shein confirms axing suppliers caught using child labour

Inside Retail

Fast fashion retailer Shein found two cases of child labour at its suppliers last year, it said in its 2023 sustainability report, as it stepped up audits of manufacturers in China to assuage criticisms of its low-cost business model ahead of a planned flotation. Shein said in the report on Thursday it had suspended orders from the suppliers that had employed children under 16, sourcing from them again only after they had strengthened their processes, including checking workers’ identity d

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Denny’s Reveals ‘Afterlife Menu’ in Partnership With Debut of ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel

Retail Wire

Fans of the 1988 "Beetlejuice" film, whose sequel "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" drops in September 2024, will want to head over to Denny's to check out its new "Afterlife Menu.

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Transforming marketplaces: The power of smart integration and automation

Inside Retail

In today’s rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, the ability to adapt and scale across multiple marketplaces is paramount. CrescoData , an integrations provider with more than eight years of experience, is at the forefront of this transformation. Acquired by Pitney Bowes in November 2021, CrescoData has helped thousands of sellers globally expand into new social and online channels through seamless automation.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

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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Tim Hortons Debuts Its Fall Menu With New Additions and Classic Favorites

Retail Wire

Tim Hortons has debuted its fall menu to help you start "savoring the cozy vibes.

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Can Waitrose’s new store concept help it find its stride again?

Retail Gazette

There are certainly some dedicated Waitrose fans. Some avid shoppers even started queueing as early as 3:15am on Wednesday morning to catch a first glimpse of the upmarket grocer’s new look John Barnes store on Finchley Road. The north London supermarket, which has been closed for six weeks, is the second out of 150 that will receive a makeover as part of a £1bn investment, that will also see it open up to 100 new convenience shops.

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Zoom Releases Second-Quarter Earnings That Outpace Analysts’ Predictions

Retail Wire

After a strong second quarter, Zoom predicts a better financial forecast for the current quarter.

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With support of retail industry, California enacts package of bills to fight retail crime

Retail Dive

Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to blunt the potential of a November voter referendum that he says could undermine the new legislation.

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Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity

In a digital-first world, website security is non-negotiable. This comprehensive guide explores the critical importance of securing your site against hackers and vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and malware. Discover tools like SiteLock for threat monitoring and CodeGuard for seamless backups, ensuring robust protection for your data and operations.

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Snowflake Reports Strong Earnings for Q2 and Raises Outlook for Current Quarter

Retail Wire

Cloud analytics firm Snowflake beat analysts' revenue estimates in the second quarter.

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JD Sports sales rise amid global expansion but warns of ‘volatile’ market

Retail Gazette

JD Sports like-for-likes edged up 2.4% in its second quarter but said it was cautious on its outlook for the rest of the year as the global macro environment remains “volatile” The sales rise in the quarter to 3 August at marks and improvement on the 0.7% year-on-year decline in its first quarter. The business said the trading improvement was “driven primarily by the strength of our multi-brand operating model and softer comparatives with the previous year” Growth was strongest

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Shopify, YouTube expand partnership

Retail Dive

Through an affiliate program, Shopify merchants now have access to thousands of creators to showcase their products.

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Why is Frasers Group building a shopping centre portfolio – and what is it doing with it?

Retail Gazette

Frasers Group is known for being one of the sector’s most prolific investors in retail brands, but it’s also quickly becoming a property giant. The Mike Ashley-controlled business is currently in the process of acquiring Fremlin Walk , a 350,000sq ft outdoor shopping centre in Maidstone, Kent. It joins ongoing discussions to snap up the entire Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter after US-based asset manager Nuveen put its 50% stake up for sale in June.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

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.