Retail Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Think one carrier is enough? These five shipping myths might be costing you time, money, and customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Following a year when Skechers generated record sales of $8.97 billion , a 12.5% increase over 2023, the footwear brand plans to continue its aggressive store expansion in 2025 by opening 180 to 200 locations. Skechers opened its 5,000 th store in Bogot, Colombia in February 2024 , at which time Skechers President Michael Greenberg said the brand was on its way to a total of 10,000 stores.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission is seeking opinions to help it decide whether or not to grant clearance to Woolworths proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston. In its preliminary statement, the Commerce Commission outlines the key competition issues it considers important in making the decision. At this stage, we consider our investigation will likely focus on whether the Proposed Acquisition would be likely to substantially lessen competition in the relevant market (or markets) due t

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Cybercriminals are increasingly employing social engineering tactics to catch people when theyre exercising what psychologist Daniel Kahneman calls System 1 thinking : A mode of cognitive processing characterized by making quick decisions and judgments based on patterns and experiences. Many of us have shared the following experience: Youre going about your day when you receive a text saying your package from Amazon couldnt be delivered and you need to log into your account to resolve the issue.

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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.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, defied economic headwinds, delivering record-breaking revenue and significant expansion last year. The companys strong performance led to a 5.1 per cent rise in its Hong Kong-listed shares to HKD382.80 (US$49.15) last Friday, while its New York-listed stock soared 9.1 per cent to $49.65.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A consortium of private investors led by the current CEO and President of Southeastern Grocers Inc. , along with C&S Wholesale Grocers , has acquired Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners. Southeastern Grocers (SEG) had been sold to Aldi in August 2023 , an acquisition that was completed in March 2024. Financial terms of the current deal were not disclosed.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 of its hourly-paid colleagues, with the new rates coming into effect in March 2025. Entry-level pay at the German discounter will rise to 12.75 nationally, up from 12.40 and increasing to 13.65 with length of service. Meanwhile, in London, new starters will see pay rates go up to 14.00, increasing to 14.35 over time.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Taco Bell keeps the flavor coming.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

JD Sports has earned a place on the CDP Climate A list for 2024 as a result of its environmental efforts. CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) is a global non-profit organisation that monitors the environmental performance, and in particular the carbon emissions, of companies. The sportswear retailer earned its place on the Climate A list in recognition of its status as a leader in environmental transparency and action.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The FDA's donut recall affects more than 2 million pastries across the U.S. and Canada.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

IKEA is creating 150 jobs to steward its most innovative city store to date, opening Spring 2025 In an overwhelming response, IKEA has received 3,730 applications in just six days for its highly anticipated Oxford Street store. The exceptional interest in the 150 available positions marks the largest-ever response the home furnishing retailer has seen in the UK, shattering all previous recruitment records.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Sonic Drive-In has released a whole new line of Valentine's themed clothing.

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LS Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

iStock/David Johnson What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: This week before Valentine's Day, put your heart health first. Stressed out? Put these skills to work to boost mood and reduce anxiety. Quote of the week: We all want things we can't have. Being a decent human being is accepting that." John Fowles Just a few hours of yoga can greatly reduce stress.

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When competing in today’s retail landscape, understanding the subtleties of pricing strategies across major retailers is not just importantit’s essential for staying ahead. Our latest report, “Pricing Strategies Unveiled,” provides an in-depth analysis of in-store and online pricing across major US retailers that could transform the way you approach pricing within your organization.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 hourly-paid colleagues, with new rates coming into effect in March 2025. Entry-level pay will rise to 12.75 nationally, up from 12.40 and increasing to 13.65 with length of service. Meanwhile, in London, new starters will see pay rates go up to 14.00, increasing to 14.35 over time. These new hourly rates come in ahead of the governments updated National Living Wage (NLW) in April, exceeding it by over 50p.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Iceland Foods has been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, recognising its ongoing commitment to delivering world-class customer experience. The Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award is an independent seal of excellence, granted only to businesses that consistently exceed customer expectations. This accolade reflects Iceland Foods dedication to providing exceptional value, service, and customer benefits.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Amazon allegedly used driver tips to pay base wages, which violated a 2015 stated compensation policy.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Serial entrepreneur, retail magnate and former Dragons Den star, Theo Paphitis, is confirmed to headline at the 2025 Retail Technology Show (RTS), the annual 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 02 & 03 April 2025 , bringing the wonder of retail to life at the industrys flagship event that celebrates innovation and fast-for

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Applebee's coveted Date Night Pass is back. But getting one isn't easy.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Goldsmiths will be significantly expanding its presence within the shopping centre, increasing its store size by 139%. The jeweller will launch a 6,674 sq ft unit adjacent to Skechers, providing more access to luxury brand collections. The new store, made possible by the amalgamation of two units, is set to open this summer following landlord investment.

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Cisco Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Empowering Automation Developers, Elevating Solutions Automation Developer Days is back in Stockholm, May 2022, 2025! Register Now! Automation Developer Days is the go-to event for network automation practitioners. Here, you can learn about the latest innovations, connect with experts, and sharpen your skills in a rapidly evolving field.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced that global lifestyle brand kate spade new york will open a 2,408 sq ft store at the retail destination this spring. Located on the outlets upper level, this will be the brands first outlet store in London. New York-Inspired Store Design The stores interior will draw inspiration from New York, the brands hometown, blending elements of both uptown and downtown districts.

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Shopping Center

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Lake Grove, N.Y. Mall giant Simon Property Group has unveiled plans for a multimillion-dollar transformation of Smith Haven Mall in the Long Island village of Lake Grove. The redevelopment… The post Simon Unveils Plans for Multimillion-Dollar Transformation of Smith Haven Mall on Long Island appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Victoria Leeds has announced the opening of luxury skincare brand Aesop, marking the brands first UK store launch of 2025 and its debut in the North of England. The new 753 sq ft store is located in the Grade II listed Victoria Quarter, joining a collection of premium beauty brands including Le Labo, LOccitane, and Molton Brown. Strengthening Victoria Leeds Beauty Offer The addition of Aesop follows a strong year for the Health and Beauty sector at Victoria Leeds, which saw a 15% increase in sal

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 hourly-paid colleagues, with new rates coming into effect in March 2025. Entry-level pay will rise to 12.75 nationally, up from 12.40 and increasing to 13.65 with length of service.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

McDonald's reported weaker-than-expected earnings, blaming low profit margin and an E. coli outbreak.

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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 Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Losing a customer returns partnership with Amazon contributed to the company’s difficulties, along with annual losses and a competitive environment.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

LG is recalling around 500,000 of its ranges after news of potential fire hazards spread.

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Retail Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Companies like Simon Property Group and Walmart are throwing money at shopping centers with empty stores, weak traffic and falling sales.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Stop & Shop first announced these kiosks back in December 2024.

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