Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Mobile platforms are a cornerstone of modern life, serving countless purposes beyond just communication. They handle tasks like banking, entertainment, health tracking, and shopping. Whether checking your account balance, playing a few rounds of some popular bingo games, or monitoring your steps and fitness goals, mobile devices are an essential tool.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Activist investment firm Barington Capital Group and real estate development company Thor Equities have taken a stake in Macys Inc. and are pushing the retailer to make significant changes to its real estate and financial strategy, including considering the spinoff of its higher-performing Bloomingdales and Bluemercury banners. In late November, Macys announced that it was delaying reporting of its Q3 2024 earnings to Dec. 11, 2024, after uncovering a financial irregularity in which an employee
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Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australias latest cash rate decision has been described by the Australian Retailers Association as a missed opportunity to provide relief for households and businesses this festive season. The RBA on Tuesday decided to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent, which has remained unchanged since December last year. This comes as bad news for retailers, especially smaller businesses, amid challenges from subdued consumer spending and rising business costs, according to ARA chief ind
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Abercrombie & Fitch will expand into India via a multi-year franchise partnership with Myntra Jabong India Private , a B2B wholesale entity owned by fashion and lifestyle retailer Myntra. Over the life of the franchise agreement, Myntra Jabong will build a brick-and-mortar retail presence for Abercrombie in the country, as well as regional ecommerce sites and branded digital storefronts operated by a network of licensed and independent third parties.
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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.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Samsung Electronics has introduced its Customer Service Store in Sydney, the first of its kind in Australia. Located at Macquarie Centre, the concept store aims to showcase the companys latest technology and innovations, providing an immersive shopping experience alongside unparalleled customer service. The South Korean brand says that with customer centricity at its core, the facility features self-discovery zones and consultation lounges equipped with advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Apple plans to launch an online store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in summer 2025, providing consumers in the country with service and support directly from Apple in Arabic. And beginning in 2026, the tech retailer plans to open several flagship physical locations, including one in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Apples retail expansion builds on investments the company already has made in Saudia Arabia, including the all-women Apple Developer Academy, which opened in Riyadh in 2021 in
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Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Regal Brands Global , the new owner of iconic department store brand Lord & Taylor , plans to relaunch it as a discount luxury ecommerce platform in 2025. The site will offer designer goods and Lord & Taylor-branded products, according to reporting in Business of Fashion and other media outlets. The online-only store will source inventory from distributors and sell a range of products manufactured by licensees, in categories including womenswear, footwear, small leather goods and special
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Vision Brands Group is expanding its portfolio of apparel labels with the acquisition of Australian childrenswear brand Rock Your Baby. “Rock Your Baby has captured the hearts of families around the world, and we’re thrilled to work alongside the brand’s global network of retail and supply partners to strengthen its presence internationally,” said Rheanna Griffin, Vision Brands Group co-founder. “Adding Rock Your Baby to our portfolio feels like a natural step as we
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The newly created DTC wine conglomerate Full Glass Wine Co. has made its sixth and seventh acquisitions Wine Access and Cameron Hughes Wine. Founded in 2023 by entrepreneurNeha Kumar and alcohol industry veteranLouis Amoroso, who previously served as President of DTC at alcohol ecommerce solution DRINKS, Full Glass Wine said that with these new additions it is positioned to bring in more than $200 million in revenue in 2025.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Samsara Eco has developed enzymes that can break down nylon, allowing for its unlimited recycling as part of the circular economy. The newly developed enzymes can break down Nylon 6 into its original building block without losing quality. The innovation builds on Samsara’s existing capacity to recycle nylon 6,6 and polyester. “We are now able to give new life to Nylon 6 and continue to recycle the typically unrecyclable infinitely,” said Paul Riley, Samsara Eco CEO and founder.
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Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for the workforce, especially those on the frontlines. With extended hours, increased customer demand and unpredictable schedules, focusing on their own wellbeing can be challenging for employees. The physical and mental toll of long shifts and high stress can affect health, making wellness support from their employers crucial.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse agreed to extend the end date of their proposed merger to March 31 next year. Sigma Healthcare said it expects the documentation shareholders require to vote on certain resolutions of the merger to be published within this year, with implementation expected in February. Last month, the proposed merger secured approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) after the consumer watchdog accepted an undertaking.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2024
TORMAX, a global leader in advanced door automation systems, was recently contracted to install two sets of bi-parting sliding doors at a new Bothams of Whitby bakery shop and tearoom in North Yorkshire. The first door is a main entrance into the shop, and the second leads from the Tea Rooms to a patio area with outdoor seating. Both entrances are powered by TORMAX 2201 sliding door drives, each of which are housed in a compact casing that requires an installation height of just 100mm, deliveri
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Hong Kong-listed restaurant operator Tam Jai International (TJI) has opened its first Australian restaurant and overseas franchised outlet in Melbourne’s Swanston Street , in partnership with ST Group Food Industries Holdings. The move marked TJIs foray into the Western and overseas market expansion through partnership models. Australia is close to Asia and has a very high acceptance of Asian food as well as a spectacular food scene, Daren Lau, chairman, executive director and CEO of TJI,
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Yelp is joining in the AI-enhanced app frenzy, launching new features for iOS users.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
As 2024 draws to an end, retailers have already begun gearing up for a turbulent year ahead. In its annual report, advisory firm Coresight Research identified six trends, including the advanced integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and the growing impact of GLP-1 drugs, that will impact the US retail industry in the year ahead. 1.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
As the holiday season fast approaches, Walmart has announced its shopping and shipping cutoffs.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Beef tallow is the latest beauty trend to take over TikToks influential for you page and Tuttofares Tallow Balm has quickly emerged as the holy grail. But theres more to Tuttofares success than right place, right time. Founded in 2022, the Australian-made and owned business is the countrys first professionally formulated tallow-based skincare brand.
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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.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Quantum computing may enter the mainstream with the Willow chip from Google.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The retail industry is on the brink of a revolution. Driven by advancements in technology, evolving consumer expectations, and a renewed focus on sustainability, the retail landscape is poised to undergo significant changes in the coming years. From artificial intelligence to immersive in-store experiences, and from hyper-personalised shopping to new sustainability practices, the future of retail promises to be faster, smarter and more attuned to the needs of modern consumers.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Taco Bell's drink cafe could carve its own niche in the beverage business.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s official launch in Australia has provided local retailers with an opportunity to observe the brand’s unconventional marketing playbook up close. The Denmark-born brand partnered with Bernardi Group to establish its Australian presence and according to CEO Joe Bernardi, Flying Tiger Copenhagen has one of the most exciting business models in retail.
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
After over a decade out of the Super Bowl ad game, General Mills hopes to score big with viewers by promoting Totino's Pizza Rolls in a new commercial during the big game.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Endeavour Group estimates its sales have been adversely impacted by approximately $25 million following Woolworths recent warehouse strike incident. As Woolworths provides warehouse services to Endeavour including at two distribution centres in Victoria, the industrial action affected stock availability in some of the latters retail stores. In response, Endeavour had to carry out contingency plans including building inventory at stores, leveraging the wider distribution network and accepting dir
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Oracle's cloud infrastructure unit saw the highest growth for the quarter.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
For many of us, Christmas can turn from warm and loving to expensive and confected pretty quick. And so it goes with Christmas ads. This time of year is traditionally retails time to take centre stage. So Spinachs Dom Megna and Nicole Miranda are here to break down the biggest, boldest and best Christmas ads. Oh, and that one from Coca-Cola. Coles Dom Megna: Coles has tried hard to keep its staff-going-the-extra-mile story from the rest of the year straight.
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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.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Burger King continues to be in the holiday spirit.
Cisco Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line is canceling more routes.
A1 Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Chairman of Marks and Spencer (M&S), Archie Norman, is confirmed to headline at the 2025 Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects Europes most forward-thinking retailers and leading tech innovators. Debuting in its new home, ExCeL London, RTS will welcome 15,000 retail professionals to explore its retail carnival on 2nd & rd3 April 2025 , bringing the wonder of retail to life at the industrys flagship event that celebrates innovation and fast-forwards retailers digit
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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.
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