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Wiser Use Case: How One Pure-Play Retailer Revolutionized Pricing Strategy

Wiser

The eCommerce landscape is fiercely competitive, and effective pricing strategies can make or break a retailer’s success. For one rapidly growing pure-play retailer, staying ahead of the competition meant rethinking their approach to pricing. Faced with challenges like inaccurate competitor matches and incomplete data from their previous solution, they turned to Wiser for a more robust solution – and it transformed their business.

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Generative AI in a New Retail Era: 3 Areas to Focus on for Immediate Impact

Retail TouchPoints

According to Cognizant’s recent study with Oxford Economics, generative AI is expected to have a $1 trillion impact on the economy by 2032. In particular, generative AI is revolutionizing the shopping landscape to create more personalized and memorable experiences for consumers. As retailers come to terms with the boundless potential of generative AI, Cognizant has identified three key areas where this technology will make the most significant and immediate impact: commerce, marketing and custom

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BP unveils its new convenience store format 

Inside Retail

BP has unveiled its renovation at Caboolture North, its largest service station in Australia, with the goal of providing better experiences for drivers. Caboolture North’s renovation is part of BP’s national effort to refurbish more than 400 company-owned sites across Australia. The project demonstrates the style and design of refurbishments to come.

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Foot Locker Ups its Influencer Game with New Creator Platform, Chicago Bulls Partnership

Retail TouchPoints

Foot Locker is driving home is connection to sport culture with a series of new initiatives, including the debut of a platform to scale its creator marketing efforts and a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls that will include events, in-store activations and behind-the-scenes content. Leveraging Creators to Connect with Sneakerheads In partnership with Impact.com , Foot Locker has launched Foot Locker Storefronts , a platform that helps connect qualified creators with the retailer in o

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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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J Crew, Macy’s discuss customer data, product mix at Shoptalk Fall day two

Inside Retail

The second day of ​​Shoptalk Fall was just as lively and enlightening as day one of the conference. Running from October 16-18, the retail event in Chicago has attracted big players in the retail industry, including, J Crew’s chief information officer Danielle Schelkin, Walmart’s EVP of fashion and private brands Denise Incandela, Macy’s SVP of private brands Emily Erusha-Hilleque, True Religion’s CMO Kristen D’arcy and Pinterest’s vice president of global business marketing Stacy Ma

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Bloomingdale’s Expands Small-Format Bloomie’s Concept with New Location in NJ

Retail TouchPoints

Bloomingdale’s will open its fourth small-format Bloomie’s store on Nov. 14, 2024, at The Grove Shopping Center in Shrewsbury, N.J., joining the three existing locations in Seattle; Fairfax, Va.; and greater Chicago. The newest Bloomie’s location will be the first to carry an all-women’s assortment , including a curated collection of contemporary ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fine jewelry.

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Harvey Norman loses Asic case over misleading finance claims

Inside Retail

The Federal Court has ruled that Harvey Norman, along with Latitude Finance Australia, made false and misleading financial claims in a national advertising campaign. The campaign, which ran from January 2020 to August 2021, was for a 60-month interest-free and no-deposit payment method. Customers were required to take out a credit card, such as the Latitude Go Mastercard, to purchase goods.

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Retail Insight powers international growth plans with the appointment of CRO, Richard Collins, and CFO, Peter Rooken-Smith

Retail Focus

Retail Insight , the leading provider of store operations execution software, has announced two senior executive appointments to accelerate its international growth trajectory. Former senior sales leader at Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) brand, Hokodo, Richard Collins joins as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), while Peter Rooken-Smith is appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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Zenni Optical Partners with Eyebot to Deploy Vision Testing Kiosks

Retail TouchPoints

Zenni Optical and Eyebot will deploy 10 Eyebot S1 kiosks, which provide rapid vision tests that take just 90 seconds , in high foot traffic locations to increase accessibility to eye care — particularly for those that face barriers to obtaining in-person vision tests. The first two kiosks are located at Boston-area malls; eight more will be deployed throughout New England in the coming weeks and into 2025.

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Amazon Enters the Nuclear Energy Arena

Retail Wire

Amazon has signed agreements to advance nuclear energy projects as part of its strategy to meet rising energy demands and transition to carbon-free power.

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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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RM Williams opens third UK store in Marlow

Inside Retail

RM Williams has opened its third UK store in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, the company’s first store outside Australia since 2017. The store joins RM Williams’ existing locations in London’s New Bond Street and Berwick Street, Soho.  Another UK store will open in Cambridge in December. The luxury footwear and accessories retailer has partnered with British artisans Timberwoolf, Morgan, Eclipse Manufacturing, and Rush Matters for the furniture and window plinths of the new Marlow sto

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The McDonald’s McRib Is Back for a Limited Time. Here’s the History of This Popular Sandwich

Retail Wire

McDonald's is bringing back the McRib, but there's a catch.

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Ferragamo sees revenue drop for third quarter

Inside Retail

Italian luxury label Ferragamo has reported a decline in revenue for the third quarter this year, which CEO and GEM Marco Gobbetti attributed to several macroeconomic challenges, particularly in the Asia Pacific. “Decreasing consumer confidence is most notable in the Asia Pacific, which is the main phenomenon impacting our sales performance,” said Gobbetti.

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ALDI Debuts Thanksgiving Day Bundle: $47 Meal for 10

Retail Wire

ALDI is supporting its customers by allowing them to get a lot and spend a little this holiday season.

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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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Sephora to Open New Liverpool Store in Spring 2025

365 Retail

Sephora UK is set to continue its expansion across the country with the announcement of a new store opening in Liverpool ONE in Spring 2025. This latest addition follows the brand’s successful launches in the North-East, including stores in Newcastle’s Eldon Square and Gateshead Metrocentre. The Liverpool ONE store will be the eighth in Sephora UK’s growing physical portfolio.

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Subway’s New Ghost Pepper Bread Raises the Heat of Its Most Iconic Sandwiches

Retail Wire

Subway is upping its sandwich game by bringing the heat to its culinary creations with Ghost Pepper bread.

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JB Hi-Fi, Home Timber & Hardware and the case for staying the creative course

Inside Retail

Brand creative often falls into one of two categories. It’s either a constant source of joy or frustration. The bulletproof comms platform that the punters love or the revolving door of meh that doesn’t resonate with customers costs you confidence on the inside or both, depending on your setup across internal stakeholders and external partners. Once you get on that hamster wheel, jumping off can feel impossible.

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Lay’s Brings Back ‘Do Us a Flavor’ Chip Contest With $1M Prize Pot

Retail Wire

Get creative, win big money, and have your winning combination featured as a new potato chip flavor.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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99Bikes drives 6 per cent of total digital revenue from Wunderkind

Inside Retail

Established in 2007, 99Bikes is Australia’s largest bicycle retailer, with over 60 stores nationwide. Since launch, the brand has grown exponentially, both online and offline, powered by its commitment to being the “most approachable” bike retailer, going above and beyond for customers to deliver a great experience. The 99Bikes website is an extension of the retailer’s stores, often acting as the first touch in a customer’s purchase lifecycle.

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Tesla’s Optimus Robot Draws Criticism

Retail Wire

At its recent "We, Robot" event, Tesla put on a show with its newly designed robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robot. Just days after, new information about Optimus has come to light, and skeptics are sharing their opinions online.

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Temu’s Southeast Asian expansion hits a snag: Understanding Indonesia’s ban

Inside Retail

As a pre-emptive measure to protect the country’s small and medium-sized businesses from the potential influx of low-priced products, Indonesia’s government required Alphabet’s Google and Apple to block the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu in their mobile app stores in the country last week. The company’s registration in Indonesia was reportedly rejected earlier this year.

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‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule Cracks Down on Unwanted Subscriptions

Retail Wire

After years of complaints, the FTC has announced a click-to-cancel rule.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Why this CEO is challenging more leaders to measure their impact beyond ROI

Inside Retail

As business leaders, we recognise that leadership is a privilege – it’s our opportunity to enrich the lives of others. We often consider our key stakeholders to be our team, business partners and consumers; but what if you could transform the lives of thousands of underprivileged people, not because there is anything in it for you, but just because you can?

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Robinhood’s Legend Designed for Sophisticated Stock Traders

Retail Wire

Robinhood's Legend platform will hopefully attract investors looking to trade options and futures.

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Robots transforming how customers shop, early adopters reaping benefits

Retail Customer Experience

The integration of robots in retail is not just a passing trend—it’s the future. Shoppers, especially frequent ones, are demanding more from their retail experiences, and robots are a big part of the solution.

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Lufthansa Fined $4 Million by DOT for ‘Discrimination’ Against Jewish Passengers

Retail Wire

Lufthansa had to pay a record fine.

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Create SEO-Friendly Content to Boost Traffic & Engagement

Creating SEO-friendly content is key to improving your website’s visibility and attracting more visitors. This guide walks you through best practices for writing optimized content, including keyword placement, proper formatting, and engaging writing techniques. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, landing pages, or product descriptions, these proven SEO strategies will help your content rank higher and keep readers engaged.

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Leading Scottish convenience retailer undergoes digital transformation

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A leading Scottish convenience retailer is driving a new in-store digital transformation programme to modernise and improve its existing kiosk infrastructure. Following a multi-million-pound investment, Scotmid is introducing hardware and software enhancements, including new tills, printers, scanners for faster and more efficient transactions, new custom

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Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak Prompts USDA Watchdog Investigation

Retail Wire

Boar's Head has been having many issues with its deli meats as of late.

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Consumers to shop at discount department stores this holiday

Retail Dive

In response to higher costs, shoppers will spend more time looking for deals this season, according to an ICSC survey.

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Sainsbury’s trials larger self-checkout tills to boost efficiency

Retail Gazette

Sainsbury’s is piloting larger self-checkout tills as a replacement for human cashiers, following its CEO’s remarks about the need to make stores “more efficient” The grocery giant said it would test new hybrid self-checkouts featuring conveyor belts for customers to place their items on, as well as designated areas for bagging purchases, although shoppers will still need to scan their own items.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.