Fri.Jun 07, 2024

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Multi-Billion Dollar Antitrust Lawsuit Threatens NFL’s Sunday Ticket Package

Retail Wire

Opening arguments are scheduled for a class action lawsuit probing the legitimacy of the NFL's Sunday Ticket package.

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3 Key Retail Metrics and How Supply Chain Readjustments Can Help

Retail TouchPoints

With today’s technology, retailers have seemingly endless access to hundreds of data points, and it can be difficult to discern which metrics matter. But regardless of whether you’re a retailer with 10 locations or hundreds, measuring logistics performance is critical to business success. By first identifying and then analyzing these insights, retailers can gain visibility into what is working well and what isn’t, and where there are opportunities to improve efficiency, cost savings and customer

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Marquee Group rescue deal seals its exit from administration 

Inside Retail

Marquee Retail Group, parent of Colette by Colette Hayman and The Daily Edited, has concluded its voluntary administration process after executing a Deed of Company Arrangement (Doca). The Doca is a binding arrangement between a company and its creditors governing how the company’s affairs will be dealt with, according to the Australian Securities & Investment Commission.

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Ford Recalls Over 8,000 Mustangs Due to Leak and Fire

Retail Wire

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for over 8,000 of its 2024 Mustang models due to a risk of fire stemming from leaking clutch fluid.

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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.

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UK retailer Mountain Warehouse makes Australian offline debut

Inside Retail

UK-based outdoor retailer Moutain Warehouse will launch its first Australian physical store in Brisbane’s Skygate Shopping Mall in July. The store spans 3000sqft and offers men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, footwear, and equipment. It also provides ski gear, down jackets, trekking kits, and a wide range of backpacks. According to the brand, the opening is part of its expansion strategy to deliver high-quality outdoor products to Australians.

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Walmart Shareholders Vote Down Majority of Proposals at Annual Meeting

Retail Wire

Walmart shareholders held their annual meeting virtually online on June 5, 2024, with roughly 91% of all outstanding shares represented, and saw the rejection of most of the proposals on the agenda.

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National Donut Day: Deals, Freebies, & More

Retail Wire

National Donut Day is celebrated in all donut shops around the country.

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Lighting a new aesthetic for Russell & Bromley

Retail Focus

Russell & Bromley’s beautiful new boutique store in Hampstead, London, designed by design & architect studio Shed, and lit by Shoplight, has been created to gracefully blend in with the surrounding village aesthetic, retain the building’s original character and showcase Russell & Bromley’s luxury fashion footwear. Shed’s new design concept is in fact a new blueprint for Russell & Bromley as it expands in the UK and beyond.

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FDA Rescinds Marketing Ban on JUUL Vaping Products

Retail Wire

The FDA will conduct further additional scientific reviews of the product.

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Asda: Zuber Issa sells stake as TDR becomes majority owner

Retail Gazette

Asda co-owner Zuber Issa has sold his stake in the supermarket chain to co-owner TDR Capital, as the private equity firm becomes the majority owner. The deal, which will complete later this year, brings the ownership of Asda to 67.5% by TDR Capital, 22.5% by Mohsin Issa, and 10% by Walmart. Zuber Issa will also step down as co-chief executive of EG Group after reaching an agreement to acquire its remaining UK forecourt business and certain standalone food service locations for £228m.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Campbell CEO Shares How Car Insurance Inflation Affects the Snack Aisle

Retail Wire

Campbell Soup's recent report has revealed a surprising decline in snack sales, raising questions about the resilience of the snack market in an inflationary environment.

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Landlords close in on acquisition of Express

Retail Dive

With private equity-backed WHP Global, Brookfield and Simon Property Group have put up a stalking horse bid of some $160 million in cash and $38 million in assumed liabilities.

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Wendy’s Rolls Out New Triple Berry Frosty Flavor for Summer

Retail Wire

Wendy's is set to delight fans with the introduction of a new Triple Berry Frosty, a refreshing addition that's perfect for the summer season.

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Waitrose snaps up meal-kit delivery service Dishpatch

Retail Gazette

Waitrose has acquired meal-kit delivery service Dishpatch, as it seeks to bring “further new and exciting food experiences” to its customers. Dishpatch, which was founded in 2020, provides restaurant-quality home dining with more than 40 dishes designed by some of the UK’s leading chefs, including Angela Hartnett and Michel Roux Jr. Waitrose said the deal aligned with its ambition to be the trusted home for food lovers.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Winning California Lottery Ticket Has Hours Left To Be Claimed

Retail Wire

There's only a few hours left before a $2.9M prize goes unclaimed in the California lottery.

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GameStop Q1 sales drop 29% as it issues new stock offering

Retail Dive

The video game-focused retailer plans to capitalize again on meme stock interest by selling 75 million more shares.

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Rivian Revamps All-Electric R1 Pickup and SUV, Integrates Nvidia Chips

Retail Wire

Rivian has announced major updates to its all-electric R1 pickup and SUV models, aiming to boost range, performance, and computing power.

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The Weekly Closeout: Kirkland’s explores strategic alternatives as Claire’s celebrates Hello Kitty

Retail Dive

The home retailer is also instituting a cost-savings plan as sales fell 5% in Q1. Meanwhile, the tween brand is honoring the iconic character’s 50th anniversary.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Walmart Advances With New Tech-Driven Innovations

Retail Wire

Walmart has introduced a variety of technological innovations to its stores.

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Sam’s Club looks to members to bolster private label offerings

Retail Dive

In a new initiative, the Walmart-owned club retailer is enlisting the help of 50,000 shoppers to help co-create products for its Member’s Mark line.

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Securely Connect Everything Everywhere with a Unified SASE Platform

Cisco Retail

We rely on connections with everyone and everything. But secure networking can be challenging in a distributed world of people, places, and things across premises to the cloud, which can ultimately impact the user experience. Learn what Cisco is doing to help customers securely connect everything everywhere through the latest enhancements to our SASE solution.

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Hoka opens New York City flagship store

Retail Dive

The Fifth Avenue location marks the popular running brand’s second store in New York City and eighth store in the U.S.

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Protect Your Businesss Online Reputation with These Expert Tips

In today's digital world, your online reputation can make or break your business. Protecting it requires proactive strategies, from monitoring customer reviews and social media mentions to responding professionally and showcasing positive feedback. This guide will help you establish a strong online presence, address negative comments effectively, and leverage SEO to highlight your best qualities.

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Alibaba Courts the U.S. and Europe to Get Global Growth

LS Retail

©iStock/Robert Way Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is ramping up its global expansion with new services aimed at attracting small businesses in the U.S. and Europe. Alibaba.com — the company’s business-to-business platform which sells to companies outside China — is launching “Alibaba Guaranteed.” The new service will provide buyers with greater certainty on delivery, payments and dispute settlement.

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The Container Store introduces Decor+ by Elfa

Retail Dive

The retailer seeks to grow its Custom Spaces business amid declining sales.

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Co-op to close Member Pioneer programme, 766 jobs at risk

Retail Gazette

Co-op is set to replace its Member Pioneer programme in a move that puts more than 750 roles at risk. The retailer has entered a consultation period with 766 part-time employees, which are made up of 689 Member Pioneers and 77 coordinators. It is replacing the programme with 61 new full-time equivalent Member Engagement Activators, who have “the sole remit to connect, engage and support member-owners in communities at a regional level, whilst making a real difference in how people experien

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Security, the cloud, and AI: building powerful outcomes while simplifying your experience

Cisco Retail

Read how Cisco Security Cloud Control prioritizes consolidation of tools and simplification of security policy without compromising your defense.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Retail Design Tips, Trends & Examples for 2024

Shopify

There are dozens of ways to design your retail store, but not all will encourage your customers to convert—and then return. Follow these retail design tips and trends to craft an unforgettable shopping experience.

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The Body Shop administrators set deadline for rescue bids

Retail Gazette

Administrators of The Body Shop have set a deadline for bids as it looks to wrap up the sale of the retailer. FRP Advisory has requested that indicative bids for the vegan beauty are submitted by next Tuesday, Sky News reported. Sources said the administrators wanted to secure a deal for The Body Shop’s remaining British assets before the end of June.

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Klarna and Sainsbury’s Partnership Brings Interest-free BNPL to Argos, Habitat and Tu

365 Retail

Klarna , the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has partnered with Sainsbury’s PLC which will see its payment methods available at the online checkouts of three iconic brands: Argos, Habitat and TU. Shoppers will be able to choose from Klarna’s three interest free payments; pay immediately and in full with Pay Now, pay in 30 days with Pay Later or over three equal installments with Pay in 3.

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Similarweb reveals the top growing DTC brands in the UK

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The analysis highlights British online consumers continue to prioritise affordable brands while looking out for quality and sustainability in the products they are purchasing. Similarweb has identified the UK’s top 30 direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand sites with the biggest web traffic surge in the past year (April 2024 data).

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5 Tips to Build a Strong Web Presence for Your Small Business

Creating a solid web presence is crucial for small business success in today's digital world. This blog covers five essential tips to help you build and strengthen your online presence. Learn how to create a professional website, optimize it for search engines, and leverage social media to engage with your audience. We'll also guide you on the importance of local listings and how to maintain a consistent brand across all platforms.