Fri.Aug 23, 2024

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Consumer confidence stalls in August

Retail Gazette

Consumer confidence in the UK remained stable in August, despite people feeling less optimistic about the wider economy. The GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer came in at -13 this month, in line with the July reading and up from -25 in August last year. The measure for the forecast personal finances over the next 12 months jumped by three points to +6, which GfK client strategy director Joe Staton said could be due to the recent Bank of England interest-rate cut, “and hopes of more to come&

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When it Comes to Retail Cybersecurity, Do Take It Personally

Retail TouchPoints

The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report notes that there were 725 known data breach incidents in the retail sector for the year ending in late October 2023. An estimated 369 of those resulted in confirmed data disclosure. From ‘credential stuffing’ to phishing to exploitation of vulnerabilities, cybercriminals have many options to violate consumer data privacy, disrupt store and warehousing operations and execute denial of service.

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Del Taco & Danny Trejo Join Forces on a New Menu Offering

Retail Wire

Del Taco has a new Al Pastor menu in collaboration with the "Machete" actor.

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Labor Regulator: Amazon is a Joint Employer of Its Third-Party Delivery Drivers

Retail TouchPoints

Prosecutors at the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) have determined that Amazon is a joint employer of the third-party drivers it contacts with for package deliveries in California rather than a subcontractor, as the ecommerce giant has maintained. Regulators also agreed that Amazon engaged in unfair labor practices in its dealings with workers at its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) in Palmdale, Calif. by refusing to recognize the drivers’ decision to unionize with the Teamsters.

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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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Panera Has 5 New Bakery Items for Customers. Here’s What We Know About Them

Retail Wire

Panera has revamped its menu in recent months.

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Subway Launches $6.99 Any Footlong Deal Nationwide

Retail Wire

Subway is rolling out a new promotion offering any footlong sub on its menu for just $6.99 from Aug. 26 through Sept. 8.

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TJ Maxx Creates Mentorship Program for Next Generation of Stylists

Retail TouchPoints

TJ Maxx has created Styled by Runway, an incubator program for five stylists that will provide them with premium designer fashions from the retailer’s luxury-level Runway shop. The months-long program includes a Runway at TJ Maxx shopping stipend to build the stylists’ closets, access to the retailer’s social community and mentorship from celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger.

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USPS To Host Virtual Conference on Proposed Operational Changes

Retail Wire

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will host a virtual conference to unveil and discuss planned operational improvements and modifications to current service standards.

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Mobile shopping forecast to drive over half of online holiday sales: report

Retail Dive

With more people shopping on mobile devices, a “tipping point” is on the horizon with consumer behavior, according to Adobe Analytics.

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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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Peloton Adding Activation Fee for Customers Buying Used Equipment

Retail Wire

Peloton announced a new fee to help capture revenue lost from equipment sales in the secondary market.

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Ace Hardware sales up 3% as it leans into stores

Retail Dive

The retailer debuted its Elevate Ace store concept in the quarter and is on track to open 200 stores by the end of the year.

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7-Eleven Hawai’i Launches New Mobile App With Exclusive Deals and Services

Retail Wire

7-Eleven Hawai'i has unveiled a new mobile app that aims to increase customer convenience and engagement. But there's one caveat—the app is only available across all of the 67 7-Eleven stores in O'ahu, Maui, Kaua'i, and Hawai'i Island.

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Amazon launches annual grocery subscription plan

Retail Dive

The yearly option’s debut comes just a few months after the company rolled out its monthly subscription offering.

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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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Gap Partners With Troye Sivan To Drop Fall Line With a ’90s Twist

Retail Wire

The fall denim drop leans into a decade when baggy jeans were all the rage.

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Urban Outfitters sees return to ‘pre-COVID behavior’ as sales slow in recent weeks

Retail Dive

The apparel conglomerate’s CEO said that, starting in July, already careful shoppers grew even more selective, which could be a new reality.

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Jason and Kylie Kelce ‘Wing It’ at Wawa for New Back-to-School Promotion

Retail Wire

Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie are learning how to "wing it" as their kids go back to school with help from Wawa.

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Adidas opts to avoid China in US product sourcing

Retail Dive

The retail brand is leaning on more localized supply chains to improve its speed and agility.

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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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Fast-Casual Restaurant Cava Crushes Earnings Expectations in Q2 2024

Retail Wire

Cava's new grilled steak propelled same-store sales way above what analysts predicted.

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Target exec says GenAI tool is boosting worker efficiency

Retail Dive

The chatbot, which helps Target’s team members resolve on-the-job challenges, is making it easier and faster to assist customers, COO and CFO Michael Fiddelke said.

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Peloton Adding Subscription Activation Fee for Customers Buying Used Equipment

Retail Wire

Peloton announced new fees to help capture revenue lost from equipment sales in the secondary market.

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Farfetch to close down software service in strategic shift

Retail Gazette

Farfetch is shutting down its white-label business unit, Platform Solutions, which provides online shopping tools for retailers. The move comes as the luxury fashion retailer focuses on its core luxury marketplace as its operating losses drag down its new owner Coupang’s profits. Farfetch Platform Solutions, which counted Reebok, Harrods, Paul Smith and Off-White as clients, offered commerce solutions and retail technology designed for use by brands and retailers.

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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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SMEs Face Unique Cross-Border Compliance Hurdles

LS Retail

©iStock/Maximusnd Unlike their larger counterparts, SMEs often lack dedicated tax departments or adequate resources to devote to compliance efforts. Many rely on a single financial professional or a small team to handle all aspects of their finances, including increasingly complex international tax obligations. The bottom line is that cross-border compliance complexity impacts SME's decision to enter new markets due to customs duty and import calculations, HS and tariff code classification, trad

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John Lewis reveals top 10 Christmas 2024 toys

Retail Gazette

John Lewis has revealed its top ten toys for Christmas 2024 as it gears up for the much anticipated golden quarter. The retailer said customers have already started thinking about the holiday period, with over 1,000 online searches recorded on its website so far this month. Its top picks, which range from £14.99 to £250, focus on togetherness with all toys designed to play with friends or family and encourage imaginary play and escapism.

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Avocado Green Brands names COO, builds out leadership team

Retail Dive

The sustainability-focused mattress company named Matthew Anderson as its chief operating officer, among other personnel announcements.

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John Lewis to help staff and customers following The Floor Room’s collapse

Retail Gazette

John Lewis has stepped in to support former employees and customers tied to its in-store The Floor Room concessions, following its collapse earlier this month. The flooring retailer, which traded from 34 of John Lewis’ department stores, went into administration at the start of the month , resulting in 200 job losses. The Carpetright sister brand opened concessions last year and staff from the high street retailer were transferred across to the Nestware-owned business.

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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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The Weekly Closeout: Amazon’s October sales event returns and Hollister goes back to school

Retail Dive

The e-commerce giant is prepping for its unofficial holiday kickoff event, while the apparel brand launched a collection featuring over 30 U.S. universities.

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Lipton Ice Tea launches 90s inspired clothing collaboration ‘That Summer Feeling’ with creator-founded streetwear brand Cruel Pancake

A1 Retail

Lipton Ice Tea® announces its first ever fashion venture with the launch of ‘That Summer Feeling’, a vibrant and exclusive 25-piece clothing collection that blends Cruel Pancake’s bold designs with Lipton’s refreshing brand identity The partnership with the creator-founded streetwear brand Cruel Pancake underlines Lipton Ice Tea’s commitment to creator-first marketing, supported by an influencer gifting strategy and creator-attended launch party.

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Alyson Hannigan Partners With Kevin’s Natural Foods To Alleviate Back-to-School Stress

Retail Wire

As the back-to-school season intensifies, Kevin's Natural Foods has teamed up with actress and mother Alyson Hannigan to tackle what they call, "Irritable Parent Syndrome" (IPS).

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