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Seven & I vs Couche-Tard: A high-stakes takeover and regulatory battle

Inside Retail

Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese-headquartered operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, has reportedly signed a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) with Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, allowing both companies to address antitrust concerns related to Couche-Tards proposed acquisition of the retail conglomerate. In a post-earnings call last week, however, Couche-Tard CEO Alex Miller clarified that no NDA was signed regarding the stores that the companies might nee

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Spring Break Restaurant Return: Iconic Blue Shrimp Restaurant Returns to Puerto Vallarta for the Season

Retail Wire

As spring break 2025 approaches and U.S. travel rebounds, Puerto Vallartas dining scene is ready to welcome tourists and few spots capture the coastal magic quite like The Blue Shrimp.

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Adelaide’s Homefresh Experience launches unique franchise model

Inside Retail

The retail-based Homefresh Experience business has launched its distinctive cooking concept into the franchise market. Homefresh Experience brings some theatre to a retail environment with its multi-revenue business offering cooking lessons and freshly cooked ready meals. Experience retailer and entrepreneur Stephen Curtis established the business in 2018 in Adelaide, offering kids and adult cooking classes.

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Walmart Is Trying To Fuel the Nation. Here’s How It Plans To Do It

Retail Wire

Walmart is expanding its footprint once again — this time at the pump.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.

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Retail Must-Haves: The Key to Winning Customer Loyalty

Retail Smart Guys

Ever wonder why some retail stores attract more customers while others struggle? The secret lies in understanding what customers truly want and delivering it consistently. Here are five key factors that keep shoppers coming back: 1 Fresh & Exciting Merchandise Customers love discovering new products. Stores that refresh their inventory regularly create excitement and encourage repeat visits.

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Gen Z Brits ‘miss lockdown lifestyle’ five years on from the day Covid-19 pandemic shut down country, study shows

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research has found almost half of Gen Z Brits say they miss their lockdown life five years on from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study revealed 47% of Gen Z respondents (aged 16-27) said they missed life during lockdown, just above 46% of Millennials (aged 28-44).

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How pureplay retailers can create immersive experiences online

Inside Retail

In a digital-first world, pureplay online retailers face the challenge of replicating the tactile and engaging experiences traditionally associated with bricks-and-mortar stores. Without physical touchpoints, these businesses must harness technology to build immersive shopping journeys that captivate customers and foster loyalty. Turning challenges into opportunities One inherent disadvantage of the pureplay model is the lack of direct, in-person customer interaction.

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Läderach further expands UK presence in Canary Wharf and Selfridges

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lderach, the Swiss premium chocolatier renowned for its artisanal quality and dedication to freshness, has continuing its string of successful store launches with opening of two new stores in London this March; in the heart of Canary Wharf, and its own dedicated counter at the front of Selfridges Confectionery Hall.

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Roger Federer officially opens flagship UK Lindt store in Piccadilly Circus, London

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lindt & Sprngli, the globally renowned chocolate manufacturer, has opened its brand-new flagship store in London, located beneath the iconic Piccadilly Lights. To mark the momentous occasion, Lindt Global Brand Ambassador and former World Number One tennis player Roger Federer joined the celebrations, cutting the ribbon to officially open the store.

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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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Hotel Chocolat opens at Silverburn, Glasgow

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hotel Chocolat has officially opened at Silverburn, Glasgow. The new concept store is home to the Velvetiser Caf, serving the iconic Velvetised drinking chocolate alongside other hot drinks. David Pierotti, general manager of Silverburn, said: “Were thrilled to welcomeHotelChocolatto Silverburn, bringing a luxurious new experience to our guests.The

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Ballycastle Co-op relaunches following million pound makeover

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ballycastle Co-op relaunches following a million pound makeover to transform the store, increase its focus on locally sourced products and bring a modern and exciting new-look store to conveniently serve the local community The eight-week investment programme, ahead of the seasonal wave of visitors destined for the popular seaside town, provides a fresh

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Get Lippy this May with The Eve Appeal, the leading gynae cancer charity

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! B+B is partnering with The Eve Appeal again for a second year. Data shows that each day in the UK, 60 women and people with gynae organsreceive the tough diagnosis of one of thefive gynaecological cancersandsadly, 21 of those people die each day.

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