Retail Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Target shoppers are looking for more organic produce options than ever.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2025

Retail research and advisory firm Coresight Research has teamed up with NextRivet a digital innovation consultancy that specializes in retail real estate to launch CoreRivet , a new consultancy aimed at offering retail and real estate executives more client-centric advice and services around technology and other implementations. CoreRivet aims to combine Coresight Researchs expertise in market intelligence and digital strategy with NextRivets track record in digital innovation and implementati

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Panda Express has an updated menu.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2025

Most product categories have several pillar retailers that rule the vertical. Think about apparel, furniture, grocery and even more niche segments like home improvement, crafting or office supplies its easy to name multiple major retail banners serving each of these categories. But when it comes to weddings for which services alone brought in an estimated $182.56 billion in the U.S. in 2023 the retail picture is very different.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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 Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Macy's is set to close 66 stores across 22 states nationwide in 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2025

PetSmart has deployed the gStore platform from GreyOrange to enhance inventory management and store operations in its nearly 1,700 stores. The SaaS solution includes capabilities for optimizing digital fulfillment by utilizing dynamic pick paths and real-time inventory data for customizable routes. gStore benefits our associates and customers alike, said Greg Fancher, EVP of IT and Chief Information Technology Officer at PetSmart in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2025

After 40 years of providing adventure travel, day tours and classes, outdoors retail co-op REI will shut down its Experiences business, which had been losing millions of dollars every year and was being subsidized with profits from other parts of the business, according to a statement from CEO Eric Artz. Experiences served 40,000 customers in 2024 less than 0.4% of all co-op customers and costs significantly more to run than it brings in, wrote Artz.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Venu was supposed to a sports fan's bundled streaming service dream, but no longer.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

Meta said on Wednesday it would launch a test in Germany, France and the United States that will enable buyers to browse listings from eBay on Facebook Marketplace and then complete their transactions on eBay. The European Commission had in November fined Meta US$840 million over abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace. Meta said on Wednesday that while it continued to appeal the Commissions decision on Facebook Marketplace, it was working on to address the points raised.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Panera introduces a trio of Asiago Bagel Stack sandwiches.

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Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 10, 2025

Sainsbury’s is set to increase staff pay this year as it revealed it won grocery market share for the fifth consecutive Christmas. The supermarket giant will split a 5% pay rise for its hourly-paid staff into two separate rises in March and August, which it said will “allow us to navigate a challenging cost environment” It comes as Sainsbury’s enjoyed its “biggest-ever Christmas” as sales rose3.7% for the 16 weeks to 4 January, and 3.8% for the festive period

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

M&M’s has launched its first store in Australia after announcing the opening last month. The location, opening from January 6 to January 26 in Melbourne, features M&Ms chocolate wall and products made in Ballarat. M&M’s Melbourne, part of the partnership with the Australian Open, is the brand’s unofficial eighth store worldwide and the first in the Southern Hemisphere, drawing inspiration from M&Ms New York, London, Las Vegas, Shanghai, Berlin, Disney Springs, a

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 10, 2025

Tesco and Sainsburys have been crowned the winners of Christmas by Kantar as the pair outperformed the rest of the grocery market. Sales at Tesco rose 2.8% in the 13 weeks to 23 November, rising 3.8% in the six weeks to 4 January. It’s hold on the market rose to 28.5% – the highest of any supermarket – boosted by growth across its convenience, superstore and online channels.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese barely survived the pandemic, but now its back, and better than ever.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 10, 2025

The 66 locations slated to shutter span 22 states and many are mall anchors, according to a list released Thursday.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Go ahead, enjoy Arby's and break your healthy eating resolution, we won't tell.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

Silverburn, Glasgows leading retail and leisure destination, has announced a record-breaking year, surpassing its previous record year in 2023 by 42,000 visitors. In total, the centre welcomed 15.2 million visitors in 2024, marking a 2.4 percent increase in foot traffic in December alone. This growth comes as Silverburn confirms the signing of several new retail and leisure brands, set to occupy over 100,000 sq ft of space in 2025 for context the average UK football pitch is around 77,000 sq ft

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Walgreens stock soars after somewhat sunny Q1 earnings report.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 10, 2025

The beauty retailer named a new CEO while Big Lots closed on a sale agreement that will enable it to keep hundreds of stores open.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

JCPenney and Aeropostale have now formed the Catalyst brand.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that award-winning, global luxury makeup, fragrance and skincare brand,Charlotte Tilburyhas opened a significantly upsized flagship store in Covent Garden, following its stellar success enjoyed at the destination. Charlotte Tilburys renewed commitment to Covent Garden, where it opened its first-ever store in 2015, bolsters its appeal as the go-to destination for beauty andwellness brands.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Walmart is offering its customers a "super" discount.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 10, 2025

The struggling department store said 27 locations will shutter by April and an e-commerce fulfillment center will close when its lease expires in May.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

Abercrombie & Fitch is expanding its footprint in London with the announcement of two new flagship stores set to open in early 2025. Located at prime retail destinations on Oxford Street and Long Acre in Covent Garden, these stores mark a significant investment in the brands UK presence, aiming to connect with both loyal customers and new audiences.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 10, 2025

Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour and earn loyalty points on orders.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

Primark has announced a collaboration with The Simpsons for the latest instalment of its Primark Caf series, launching this month in seven locations across the UK. The cafs offer fans the opportunity to enjoy Simpsons-themed treats amidst dcor inspired by the iconic animated series. The menu features a variety of indulgent dishes, including the Butter Bacon Waffle, topped with crispy bacon, caramel sauce, and fudge pieces, and the Loaded Toastie, filled with sliced beef, melted cheddar, pink pic

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 10, 2025

The retailer plans to reinvest the savings from the move into expanding its physical footprint, growing its loyalty program and other initiatives.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 10, 2025

Boots has reported a strong first quarter, with total retail sales rising by 8.1% year-on-year for the three months to 30 November, driven by growth across all categories and a record-breaking performance during Black Friday. Boots.com saw a 23% increase in digital sales, accounting for 22% of total retail sales. The health and beauty giant said use of its app “continues to grow at pace”, now counting 8.1 million active members.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 10, 2025

The deal with Acon Investments comes as the denim brand looks to diversify its product offering and expand its reach.

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LS Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

iStock/crissy2tay Small and medium-sized businesses can compete with multinational corporations in the global space by leveraging, rather than minimizing, their size. This very difference gives small and medium-sized businesses the exact edge they need toward creating a space of their own to thrive. Take, for example, the meteoric rise of Crumbl Cookies , which can be attributed to its agility.

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Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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