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Four Ways Retailers can Boost Retail Media Network Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

Retail media networks (RMNs) are rapidly becoming one of the most lucrative digital ad formats, with predictions suggesting that by 2028, RMNs will contribute to 15.4% of all ad revenue , outpacing television advertising. How can retailers capitalize on this shift and the emerging market opportunities? Here are four ways retailers can enhance the efficacy of their retail media network and boost profitability in the process: Venturing into Untapped Markets While some markets are already reaping t

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Ford’s Total EV Sales Post $1.3 Billion Loss in Q1

Retail Wire

Ford's EV division, known as Model e, faced a tough start to 2024.

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Asic orders Urban Rampage stores to end Centrepay credit arrangements

Inside Retail

Clothing and homewares retailer Urban Rampage has been ordered by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (Asic) to stop offering Centrepay credit arrangements at its stores. Operated by Coral Coast Distributors, Urban Rampage has stores at 10 locations in regional and remote locations across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.

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TelevisaUnivision to Debut Shoppable TV Experience at Latin American Music Awards

Retail TouchPoints

Spanish-language media and content company TelevisaUnivision has partnered with Shopsense AI to make some of its programming, on both linear and streaming platforms, shoppable. Using onscreen QR codes and dedicated URLs, the Shopsense technology makes onscreen content shoppable via mobile devices by directing viewers to a show-specific digital store.

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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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Super Retail Group expects to face up to $50 million in legal proceedings

Inside Retail

Super Retail Group has warned shareholders that it expects two employees to jointly claim $30 million to $50 million in losses and damages in court proceedings lodged against the company. Harmers Workplace Lawyers will represent the two employees, whose complaints will include the non-disclosure of an intimate relationship between MD and CEO Anthony Heraghty and the former chief human resources officer Jane Kelly (who is not one of the claimants).

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FTC Refunds Ring Customers $5.6 Million for Video Privacy Issues

Retail Wire

The FTC is giving back $5.6 million to consumers due to a settlement with Ring, an Amazon-owned company. The issue arose when Ring failed to protect customers' private video footage from unauthorized access.

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Walgreens Broadens Specialty Pharmacy Services for Cell and Gene Therapies

Retail Wire

Walgreens revealed its plans to collaborate directly with drug manufacturers to provide cell and gene therapies to patients in the U.S.

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Best Buy Partners with Content-Rich CNET to Share Ads and Expertise

Retail TouchPoints

Best Buy and media site CNET will work together to provide shoppers with experts’ picks and product reviews throughout their purchasing journey. The retailer and tech publisher’s new partnership also will allow advertisers to share ad spaces across both ecosystems, allowing them to see the impact of their campaigns through a full-funnel, closed-loop media solution.

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Spotify Faces Disruptions After Layoffs

Retail Wire

During Spotify's recent earnings call, CEO Daniel Ek acknowledged that the company's decision to lay off employees last December had a more substantial impact on operations than initially anticipated.

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Despite Recent Bad Press, Self-Checkout is Here to Stay. Here’s Why.

Retail TouchPoints

This is the first part of our two-part series, “ From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out: A Look at Autonomous Retail Experiences.” In part one we go beyond the headlines to uncover the reality of the self-checkout situation. Part two will examine the feasibility of more autonomous checkout solutions, including Just Walk Out-style tech and smart carts. Headlines like “ Self-Checkout is a Failed Experiment ” and “ Why Retailers are Losing Faith in Self-Checkout ” have been plentiful these past few mo

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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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Tafe NSW teams with Mirvac in retail training program

Inside Retail

Mirvac has partnered with Tafe NSW for the upskilling of the investment company’s partner retailers, through a customised Certificate III in Retail training course. Tafe NSW said that retail trade is Australia’s second-largest employing industry, hiring 1 million people. However, the vocational education provider noted that many retail workers lack the skills needed to drive sales.

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Rebag, Newegg Join Growing List of Retailers Launching Membership Programs

Retail TouchPoints

Membership programs are quickly becoming 2024’s hottest accessory, whether you’re a luxury resale platform or an electronics ecommerce site. Online marketplaces Rebag and Newegg have joined the growing roster of retailers launching membership programs. This year alone, the list of retailers that have launched or beefed up their loyalty and membership programs includes Albertsons , Carter’s , PetSmart , Target , Sunglass Hut , Staples , Lowe’s , Ulta Beauty and CVS.

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Meta’s Threads Has 150 Million Monthly Active Users According to Mark Zuckerberg

Retail Wire

Meta’s Threads, which entered the market to compete with the likes of X, is growing at a robust rate.

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Redbubble parent Articore’s revenue falls 12 per cent

Inside Retail

Articore has reported its third-quarter marketplace revenue fell 12 per cent year on year to $78.1 million amid a short-term disruption due to changes in the company’s paid marketing strategy. The company – which owns Redbubble and TeePublic online marketplaces – reported gross profit up 4 per cent to $34.8 million and gross margin rose to 44.6 per cent. “Driving profitable revenue growth for the group remains our primary objective going forward,” said Martin Hosking, Articore

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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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TikTok Suspends TikTok Lite Rewards Program in the EU

Retail Wire

A TikTok service offering rewards such as gift vouchers for watching videos has been suspended by the social media site.

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How the rapid trend cycle is impacting the luxury supply chain

Inside Retail

Waning Chinese demand for luxury goods has compounded the problems of Tuscany’s traditional leather companies as the big fashion houses they supply reshape their strategies, leading to painful layoffs that could be just the start. Kering’s warning of a 40 per cent to 45 per cent drop in first half operating profit on Tuesday, as its Gucci brand suffers particularly in Asia, has called time on a post-pandemic surge in demand for designer bags and shoes.

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Blackstone To Buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Retail Wire

Alternative asset manager Blackstone is set to buy the restaurant chain Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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Inside Spanish fashion brand Mango’s “very ambitious” US expansion plan

Inside Retail

In recent months, Spanish fashion brand Mango has been hitting the accelerator on its international bricks-and-mortar presence. By 2026, Mango plans to open 500 stores in key markets such as Canada, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Inside Retail spoke to Shane Stephen Grenley, Mango’s international retail director for North America, to get an update on the brand’s US expansion efforts and upcoming retail initiatives.

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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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Meta’s Investment Plans Rattle Investors

Retail Wire

Mark Zuckerberg's recent announcement about Meta's spending plans left investors concerned.

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The Backroom: With more closures ahead, what’s next for Macy’s?

Retail Dive

Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, shuttering another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.

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Clear’s Airport Line-Skipping Faces California Scrutiny

Retail Wire

Clear, a biometric scanning service, lets travelers skip airport security lines for $189 a year. Now, California lawmakers are pushing back against its expansion.

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New stores, comps drive Tractor Supply’s Q1 sales to $3.4B

Retail Dive

The company is pressing forward with plans to open 80 stores and its 10th distribution center this year.

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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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WHSmith rolls out Toys R Us concessions to more stores

Retail Gazette

WHSmith is to expand its Toys R Us shop-in-shops to 30 more stores by the end of its financial year in August. The rollout follows the opening of nine Toys R Us concessions last year, which WHSmith said had performed well, according to Retail Week. The exact locations of the new shop-in-shops has not yet been disclosed. The first Toys R Us concession opened in June last year at WHSmith’s Monks Cross Retail Park store in York and marked the toy retailer’s return to the high street after a five ye

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Indochino launches its first ready-to-wear suit collection

Retail Dive

The custom suiting brand is going after convenience with the new line, and said it plans to expand its ready-to-wear assortment in the future.

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Roadmap for retailers navigating privacy in the era of consumer data protection

Retail Customer Experience

Reasons why retailers must reevaluate data collection and utilization strategies.

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Retail industry groups voice concerns over imminent overtime pay changes

Retail Dive

The National Retail Federation warned of harm to employers and employees alike, while the Retail Industry Leaders Association slammed a “legally dubious methodology to score political points.

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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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WHSmith ‘in its strongest ever position’ thanks to soaring travel sales

Retail Gazette

WHSmith profit edged up in its half-year results driven by soaring sales in its travel division. Group profit before tax and non-underlying items reached £46m, up from £45m in the prior year. The retailer’s travel arm reported a trading profit of £50m, up from £47m, while its high street operations saw profit slip from £24m to £22m. WHSmith’s group sales surged by 8% to £926m on the back of a 13% jump at its travel business.

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Forever 21 unveils first bridal capsule collection

Retail Dive

The fast-fashion company is the most recent retailer to expand its product assortment into the wedding category.

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How Saudi Arabia Is Becoming a Hot Spot For Global Technology Manufacturing

LS Retail

©iStock/SweetBunFactory Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transformation has already brought change and growth to the nation's economy and society, with technology, tourism, and sports gaining global attention. Now Saudi Arabia has set its intentions on advanced manufacturing, and one company, Alat (Arabic for "machine"), is taking the lead to make the country a new global center for advanced and sustainable industry.

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TikTok Shop debuts pre-owned luxury category in UK

Retail Dive

Facing a possible ban in the U.S., the social media platform is expanding its focus on secondhand luxury in other markets.

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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.