Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Retail sales dropped unexpectedly last month with figures returning to “lockdown” levels as shoppers delay their Christmas spending amid ongoing inflationary pressures. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show sales volumes slipped 0.3% in October following a fall of 1.1% in September. Online retailing was the only sub-sector to report growth, with volumes edging up 0.8% in October following a fall of 2.4% in September.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These are the best and worst fast-food chains ranked by consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

No, they won’t arrive on your doorstep in a giant box cushioned by packing peanuts, but Amazon customers in the U.S. will be able to purchase Hyundai cars online next year. Customers will be able to shop for available vehicles in their area based on preferences including model, trim, color and features, check out online and then either pick up their car at a local dealership or have it delivered to their home.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Walgreens has decided to close most of its stores on Thanksgiving Day this year for the first time in the company's history.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Since Santa’s magic only works in the vicinity of the North Pole, Simon Property Group has equipped “helper elves” with ChatGPT 4.0-powered AI technology to assist shoppers seeking the perfect gift. Beginning on Black Friday and recurring every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23, HolidAI elves carrying tablet devices will be strategically positioned throughout Simon’s Roosevelt Field mall in Garden City, N.Y. and Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, Calif.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By taking extra steps against fraud, the holiday can be free of headaches for shoppers.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Get this Pikachu Squishmallow before it's completely gone.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Home Depot has one major advantage over competing retailers that keep much of their inventory in back rooms, where it’s invisible to customers and associates alike. With its high store ceilings, the retailer can store many items in shelving way above the sales floor, ready to be taken down and put on reachable shelves. The problem, of course, is that storing items so high up means it’s nearly impossible to read their labels, barcodes or QR codes, making it difficult to know not just what’s u

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mortgage rates have taken a dip for the third consecutive week, offering a sigh of relief for budget-conscious homebuyers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Stitch Fix value prop has always centered around its robust data and analytics strategy — with so much insight into consumer behaviors and preferences, stylists can match shoppers to the perfect wardrobe pieces. To better serve shoppers in urgent need of outfit advice, Stitch Fix has launched new services spanning phone and social media for the holiday season.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Amazon is taking down seven brands of eye drops from its online marketplace in response to a letter from the FDA.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Unionized store workers this week filed 80 unfair labor practice charges against the outdoor retailer, alleging bad faith bargaining and retaliation.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Target has announced a recall of its 13-Piece Toy Mushroom Peg Sorter due to a potential choking hazard for children.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Skechers USA Inc said it will “vigorously defend” the “baseless” patent lawsuit filed by Nike earlier this month. Nike previously claimed that several sneaker models of Skechers and New Balance misuse its patented Flyknit technology , which uses “high-strength fibres to create lightweight uppers with targeted areas of support, stretch and breathability”.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Starbucks Red Cup Rebellion was the largest work stoppage in the coffee chain's history.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The decision comes during a year when the e-commerce giant has eliminated tens of thousands of roles.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

General Motors’ autonomous vehicle division, Cruise, recently put forward a major operational decision. This GM-owned robotaxi company declared a suspension of.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Frasers Group has opened the doors to its new ‘revolutionary’ stores for both Sports Direct and Flannels at Gateshead’s Metrocentre. The retail group has transformed the former Debenhams unit into new homes for its luxury and sports retailers, alongside a new flagship space for its Everlast Gym. The 50,000sq ft Flannels flagship on the ground floor boasts an expansive new luxury fashion collection from brands including Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford and Vivienne Westwood, as well as

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Alibaba has decided to halt the spin-off and public listing of its $11 billion cloud business.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Cult Chinese retailer Miniso is currently embarking on an ambitious brick-and-mortar expansion in the UK. The retailer, which has over 5,800 stores in more than 100 countries, may have gone under the radar so far in the UK as it quietly opened more than 20 stores, however, its latest opening on Oxford Street should bring more attention. The lifestyle retailer, which takes inspiration from Japanese culture with Hello Kitty’s aplenty in its stores, is not stopping there.

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Retail Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The holiday season is an opportunity for retailers to make a lasting impression on customers, which can translate into long-term loyalty and increased business throughout the year.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

But Athleta's promise as a growth engine seems further away as both sales and comps plunged nearly 20%.

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Cisco Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Co-authored by Rodney Clark , SVP of Partnerships and Small & Medium Business Thank you to all of our Partners who joined us digitally or traveled to Miami Beach for Cisco Partner Summit 2023.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The footwear retailer, which has seen sales fall for three consecutive quarters, will become an official league marketing partner in the U.S.

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Shopify

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Retail branding experts give you the scoop on how to craft an effective brand story that resonates with customers and makes them loyal for life.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.

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Shopping Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mansfield, Texas — Five restaurants have signed new leases at The Shops at Broad, a retail center located in Mansfield. Portillo’s, Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Boomer Jack’s Grill and Chuy’s… The post Five Restaurants to Join The Shops at Broad in Texas appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The HolidAI Gift Finder experience will roll out at two properties — one in New York and another in California — this season.

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Shopping Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jericho, N.Y. — Kimco Realty has signed leases totaling 50,133 square feet with 15 new tenants at 12 of its shopping centers located throughout the Bay Area in California. Round Table Pizza… The post Kimco Signs Leases Totaling 50,133 Square Feet at Shopping Centers in California Bay Area appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The hair care brand snagged capital from Stride Consumer Partners, with its three co-founders retaining a majority stake.

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