Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The pressures on retailers to seamlessly fulfill orders across physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps continue to intensify. Whether shipping directly to customers’ homes, enabling curbside pickup or restocking store shelves, consistently improving speed, accuracy and adaptability is crucial for meeting shopper expectations and maintaining market share.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Retailers have welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to slash the interest rates to 4.1 per cent, but said they have yet to see any momentum to restore confidence in the sector. “The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate to 4.10 per cent is a step in the right direction,” said Fleur Brown, chief industry affairs officer Australian Retailers Association (ARA). “This should provide modest relief to households, helping restore spending confidence and
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Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Waste Management is investing in AI and other technology to automate some jobs.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Vietnamese coffee chain Trung Nguyen is continuing its global expansion, opening its first store in Australia next month. The 400sqm store on Melbourne’s Courtney Street will feature a retail corner, a coffee-tasting area, and a cafe space. In addition, customers can experience the three coffee cultures the company has identified and showcases in its flagship Vietnam stores: Ottoman, Roman and Zen.
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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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Westfield London, Europes largest shopping and leisure destination, has unveiled a brand-new permanentSensory Room, marking another significant step in its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all visitors.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Baby Bunting’s net profit surged amid higher revenue in the first half as a new product range lifted the average selling price and gross margin. The baby products retailer saw statutory net profit soar 45.3 per cent to $3.9 million and revenue rise 2.4 per cent to $254.4 million with comparable sales growth of 2.2 per cent. Gross margin improved to 39.8 per cent, and the company said it is on track to reach 40 per cent for the full year.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
With air freight rates predicted to return to normal this year, retailers and their suppliers are looking to rationalise traditional supply chain routes from factories to localised warehouses. In many cases, they are mixing air and sea freight solutions. Marcus Ng, regional head of air freight, Asia Pacific, at AP MllerMaersk, notes that the Sea-Air option where some products are shipped rapidly by air and others less quickly by ocean has been particularly attractive to some lifestyle apparel
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Elon Musk recently announced the launch of Grok 3, a new LLM / GenAI model.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
This story is from our 2025 Australian Retail Outlook. Download the full report here. Every January, the US National Retail Federation hosts its annual retail Big Show in New York City, attracting about 40,000 attendees from all over the world. In June 2024, the NRF also hosted its inaugural Apac Big Show in Singapore, attracting 8000 attendees. The NRF Big Show is famous for big brands, big crowds and cutting-edge retail tech.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! BrewDog has a new deal to help keep hunger at bay in an affordable way. Britains biggest craft brewer is teaming up withImpossible Foods a maker of some of the world’s most craveable plant-based meat products to bring a brand new plant-based Chicken menu to its bars across the UK.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
South Koreas largest multi-brand beauty retailer, Olive Young, is setting its sights on the US market with the establishment of a local subsidiary in Los Angeles. This expansion aligns with the broader trend of Korean beauty brands gaining traction in international markets, particularly in the US, where consumers are increasingly drawn to innovative Korean skincare and cosmetic products.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Uber and DoorDash are headed for court over some alleged bad business practices.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Petbarn has partnered with Ooh! Media-powered Reo to launch a pet media platform called PetAds. PetAds aims to connect brands to Petbarn’s 2.9 million Friends for Life loyalty program members, with Reo managing end-to-end service delivery including onsite, offsite and in-store retail media solutions. Reo will also provide a dedicated media sales team and will assist in the installation and management of Petbarn’s in-store screen network nationwide. “By implementing Reo’s
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fireaway Pizza, the UKs fastest growingpizzafranchise, is making family dining more affordable this February half term by offering free kids pizzas across all its restaurants nationwide. Starting from Monday 17th February until Sunday 23rd February, children can enjoy a complimentary pizza when dining in or collecting with an accompanying adult, giving p
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
In an industry that is saturated with airbrushed imagery and hyperbolic claims, The Ordinary is demonstrating why beauty brands should lead with science its new website, The Truth Should Be Ordinary, is democratising science via Truth Drops. The website and marketing concept came about after The Ordinary identified a clear connection between the launch of its new product, GF 15% Solution, and its founding mission as a brand.
A1 Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Checkout.com supports Vinteds mission of making second-hand first choice through its digital-first platform Bespoke optimisations with intelligent acceptance drive 4.15 percent overall uplift in acceptance rates in 2024, leading Vinted to triple its volume processed through Checkout.com Checkout.com , a global digital payments company, has announced its partnership with Vinted, the online marketplace for second-hand fashion.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Del Taco is expanding to Indiana.
A1 Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Fashion brand Nobodys Child is delighted to announce the opening of its new standalone store on Christopher Place, St Albans on 19th February 2025. The 1,000 sq ft store marks the brands rst location outside of London, bringing its signature responsible fashion ethos to a new audience. The store will launch with the new Spring collection and will house the brands full lifestyle range, including bridesmaids and occasion, accessories, fragrance and jewellery.
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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
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Have you gotten your cold drink in a paper cup yet at Starbucks?
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Hammerson has announced that Aston Villa Football Club will open a new retail space in Birminghams Bullring in May 2025. The 10,000 sq. ft store will be located on the Lower Level East and span two floors, featuring a selection of Aston Villa and adidas merchandise. Exclusive Merchandise and Personalisation Services The new store will showcase a mix of adidas’ lifestyle and footwear collections alongside exclusive Aston Villa collaborative products, including kits, training wear, and limit
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Wendy's is greatly expanding its FreshAI drive-thru order taking services.
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Charles Tyrwhitt has reopened its flagship store on Jermyn Street following a major refurbishment. The largest store in the brands portfolio in terms of both size and sales, the updated space features new design elements aimed at enhancing the customer experience. New Features for an Enhanced Shopping Experience The redesigned store includes a casualwear section, a feature wall showcasing the brands shirt of the season, and large screens displaying full outfit inspirations.
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Retail Gazette
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Iceland boss Richard Walker has ranked the Labour government “6 out of 10” for its performance so far. Speaking to the Financial Times, Walker said the national insurance contributions hike had added greatly to the cost of business. The exec also urged ministers to do more to resolve Britain’s “productivity crisis,” arguing: “A project that wont be completed for decades is no help to businesses that need to invest today” The supermarket boss said he want
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
AllSaints has opened its first store of 2025 in Birminghams Bullring , replacing its previous ground-floor location with a larger, two-storey unit on the upper level. The new space covers 3,207 sq. ft and occupies a unit previously held by Ted Baker. Expanded Product Offering in a New Location The new store offers an extended range of products for men and women, including apparel, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewellery, and fragrance.
Retail Smart Guys
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
In todays competitive retail market, standing out means going beyond traditional tactics. While discounts, great displays, and online content are important, one often overlooked way to truly engage your audience and boost foot traffic is through in-store events. These events allow you to connect with your community, showcase your brand, and drive salesall while creating a memorable shopping experience.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A Delta Air Lines jet flipped upside-down as it landed in Toronto.
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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.
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The retail industry plays a pivotal role in economies worldwide, and keeping track of its trends is crucial for investors, business owners, and market analysts. One of the most effective ways to understand these trends is by examining stock indicators. These can offer detailed insights into the industry’s direction, company performance, and broader market sentiment.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Target fans will find even more beauty bargains with wallet-friendly prices after this new drop.
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Customer service is everything in modern business. What was once a department designed to troubleshoot and solve problems has evolved into a key pillar of marketing, loyalty and retention. It is not exaggerating to say it can be the difference between success and failure. Whether you are running an e-commerce store and need to overhaul your service channels or simply need advice on how to implement a new strategy, this blog will explain all.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Dunkin' has a new offering that is sure to please Kroger customers.
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