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How Retail Media is Transforming the Grocery Retail Industry

Tokinomo

Retail media has become increasingly influential in the grocery sector, revolutionizing the way brands connect with consumers. With advancements in technology and the shift towards digital platforms, retail media has transformed the way products are marketed and sold. In this article, we will explore the definition and role of retail media in the grocery industry, its influence on consumer behavior, its impact on sales, the rise of digital retail media, and future trends to watch out for.

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Wendy’s Is Reportedly Launching SpongeBob SquarePants Krabby Patty Burger

Retail Wire

A new report suggests that Wendy's is launching a Krabby Patty Burger in collaboration with the popular cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants.

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Coles delivers higher net profit amid increase in sales

Inside Retail

Coles saw its profit slightly grow on the back of higher revenue in the last fiscal year, amid the renewal and opening of new stores. The supermarket chain’s net profit grew 1.8 per cent to $1.12 billion as group sales rose 5.1 per cent to $43.57 billion. Supermarket revenue increased 6.2 per cent to $39.04 billion while liquor revenue climbed 2.3 per cent to $3.69 billion.

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Starbucks’ New CEO Brian Niccol Slammed for Seattle Private Jet Commute

Retail Wire

The new Starbucks CEO said he'd be taking a "super-commute.

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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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Yahoo Expands Commerce Media Reach with Planet Fitness Partnership, New Hire

Retail TouchPoints

Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP) has announced two strategic partnerships to expand its reach in commerce media and hired retail media veteran Mike Merna as Senior Director, Commerce Media Specialist Lead. The new partnerships — with PF Media Network , the media arm of Planet Fitness , and Rippl , the data and media network of Bridg — will bring a host of new audiences to Yahoo advertisers.

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Target’s 4-Word Core Strategy Aims To Win Over Customers From Walmart

Retail Wire

It comes down to a four-word strategy that the brand is implementing to woo customers from Walmart.

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Chick-fil-A Is Launching a Streaming Network. Here’s What We Know About It

Retail Wire

Chick-fil-A is entering the streaming network wars.

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New Diane von Furstenberg CEO to Bring Operations Back In-House

Retail TouchPoints

A new CEO has quietly taken the helm at Diane von Furstenberg , and under this new leadership the fashion label plans to bring its operations back in-house, multiple sources report. Since 2020, the company has outsourced its design, production, marketing and distribution to Chinese licensee Glamel. Former Valentino , Armani and Prada executive Graziano de Boni took the helm at DVF in October 2023, and since that time has been “immersing myself into the history of DVF,” he said in a statement.

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Here’s Everything We Know About Krispy Kreme & Dr Pepper’s Doughnut Collaboration

Retail Wire

This is the first time that Krispy Kreme and Dr Pepper have teamed up.

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Hollister Collegiate Line Gives School Spirit a Refined Vintage Aesthetic

Retail TouchPoints

Hollister has unveiled a 67 -piece apparel collection featuring graphics from more than 30 colleges and universities, aiming to fill what it sees as a market white space with trendy items showing school spirit that also fit into young consumers’ aesthetic. The crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies and T-shirts range in price from $29.99 to $59.99 and are available online and in select stores.

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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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Vans To Host Block Party in Brooklyn Celebrating Skate Community

Retail Wire

In a fun announcement, Vans is set to host an all-day block party at Vans Skate Space 198 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, on September 7, coinciding with New York Fashion Week. The event, aligned with Vans' "Always Pushing" ethos, will feature skate jams, free skate lessons, and an "Off the Wall" community market.

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Why Heroes & Villains Prioritizes Fan Experience Over Merch Sales at New York Comic-Con

Retail TouchPoints

New York Comic-Con is the place where members of all fandoms can come together and meet their heroes. (They can even dress like them!) The 2023 installment attracted 200,000 attendees, making it the largest comic convention in the U.S. — and a prime opportunity for vendors to drive brand awareness and sales. For Heroes & Villains , a fan-first destination for apparel and accessories, NY Comic Con has become a pillar event for bringing its brand promise to life.

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Court reduces Michael Hill’s liability in breached sales agreements case

Inside Retail

Michael Hill International said that the NSW Court of Appeal has reduced the jeweller’s liability related to its three breached sales agreements with paper bag supplier Gispac. Exclusive of interest, Michael Hill’s liability for damages has been reduced from $2.3 million to $359,858. The court also ordered Gispac to pay Michael Hill’s appeal costs, but the initial trial costs, which the court has yet to further determine.

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Nearly 40% of consumers return an online purchase ‘at least’ once a month: report

Retail Dive

The majority of consumers are open to exchanges or store credit instead of full refunds if the returns process is easy, according to Narvar.

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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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Lovisa’s net profit rises amid global expansion

Inside Retail

Lovisa Holdings booked higher net profit amid a strong trading performance and global expansion in the last fiscal year. The company’s net profit grew 20.9 per cent to $82.4 million, while revenue soared 17.1 per cent to $698.7 million. The jewellery and accessories retailer ended the fiscal year with 900 stores globally after opening a net 128 new stores., including 19 in the US, 18 in France, and 13 in Australia.

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Purple lays off corporate staff as it plots factory closures

Retail Dive

The mattress retailer cut an unspecified number of jobs this month and is closing two manufacturing sites in Utah.

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How Sephora reflects broader challenges facing Western beauty brands in China

Inside Retail

LVMH-owned beauty giant Sephora is reportedly carrying out a significant workforce reduction in China, a move aimed at mitigating financial losses in the challenging market. The company plans to lay off approximately 4000 employees, which represents 10 per cent of Sephora China’s total workforce. Jaques Roizen, MD Consulting at Digital Luxury Group, said Sephora’s primary challenge lies in its value proposition as a one-stop-shop for cosmetics in a market where consumers have the convenien

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Walmart Recalls Apple Juice Due to Elevated Arsenic Levels

Retail Wire

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of Great Value apple juice sold by Walmart.

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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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‘Demure’, ‘brat’ and internet virality’s impact on retail

Inside Retail

This northern hemisphere summer, retailers and consumers have been all over the ‘ brat ’ aesthetic, from neon-green marketing campaigns to curated, indie-sleaze product selections. But as ‘Brat Summer’ slowly begins to cool down, some are already embracing a new social media trend, one that is very demure and very mindful. On August 2, Jools Lebron posted her first viral ‘demure’ video, explaining how she styled her hair and makeup in a “very demure, very mindful” manner and encouraged her viewe

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Dream Pairs Unveils 2024 Fall/Winter Sneaker Collection

Retail Wire

Dream Pairs is launching its 2024 Fall/Winter sneaker collection, promising exceptional quality with trendy fashion.

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With new leaders and a new plan will Beyond’s ‘gallery of brands’ succeed?

Retail Dive

The company is leveraging Bed Bath & Beyond’s deep name recognition and plans to develop a gallery of retail brands ranging from luxury to off-price.

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Batteries Plus Announces Major Incentives for New Franchisees in 2024

Retail Wire

Batteries Plus has unveiled a substantial incentive package with a value of over $107,000 to attract new franchisees who commit to opening a store by the end of 2024.

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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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Dolly Parton launches beauty line

Retail Dive

A collection of four lipsticks is available online now, with a full in-store rollout scheduled to begin in 2025.

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Dove and Tennis Athlete Emma Navarro Team Up

Retail Wire

Dove has announced a partnership with emerging tennis player Emma Navarro, who will support the brand’s "Body Confident Sport" program designed to enhance self-esteem and body confidence among young female athletes.

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Why Sacha Laing makes sense as CEO in Adore Beauty’s bricks-and-mortar era

Inside Retail

For over two decades, Melbourne-based Adore Beauty has operated online only, but now the beauty retailer is investing in physical concept stores. On Monday, alongside its full-year results for FY24, the business announced that it has signed two leases and that more concept stores are on the horizon. “The strategy behind the brick-and-mortar retail is really about building brand awareness, ” Tamalin Morton, Adore Beauty’s outgoing CEO, told Inside Retail on a call for investors and analysts on Mo

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Ikea launches secondhand peer-to-peer marketplace

Retail Gazette

Ikea has launched a peer-to-peer marketplace for customers to sell their unwanted furniture to each other amid the rise in demand for secondhand goods. The platform, Ikea Preowned, will first be tested in Madrid and Oslo until the end of the year with the aim of rolling it out globally, The Financial Times reported. Jesper Brodin, chief executive of Ingka, the main operator of Ikea stores, told the publication: “We are in a place in Ikea where we can do more advanced and cool stuff.

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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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Yankee Candle to lay off 100 distribution operations workers

Retail Dive

The layoffs are the result of consolidation efforts, according to parent company Newell Brands.

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Frasers Group seeks approval for £585m private share buyback

Retail Gazette

Frasers Group is seeking approval for majority shareholder Mike Ashley to cash in £585m of shares, which could be bought back by the company in a private deal. The Sports Direct owner said it wanted permission to buy back the shares privately from Ashley through one or more transactions at the market price at the time, The Guardian reported. The listed retail group said its directors “will only exercise the power to conduct off-market purchases if they conclude at the relevant time it is in the

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Retailers’ Guide to Customer Loyalty in an Inflation-Hit Omnichannel Market

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

In today’s volatile economic landscape, inflation is more than just a buzzword—it’s a reality that impacts both consumers and businesses alike. For retailers, especially those operating in an omnichannel environment, maintaining customer loyalty in the face of rising costs is a significant challenge. However, with the right strategies, retailers can not only survive but thrive, securing the loyalty of their customers even during tough economic times.

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Embark on Your Data Mesh Journey With MuleSoft

Mulesoft

What do a boutique shop and data mesh have in common? Boutique shops carry specific niche items catered to targeted clientele. They know their products well and consistently deliver a personalized shopping experience for their customers. In the event of product problems, you know exactly who to address for a resolution. You may even request […] The post Embark on Your Data Mesh Journey With MuleSoft first appeared on MuleSoft Blog.

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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.