Sat.Jun 22, 2024

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Krispy Kreme’s ‘Friends’ Doughnuts Stir Controversy

Retail Wire

Krispy Kreme is inviting fans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic '90s sitcom "Friends" with a new line of specialty doughnuts. However, this launch has left some American fans feeling left out, as the themed treats are available exclusively in the U.K.

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The Store That Helped Build Chicago

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Home Depot Acquires SRS Distribution

Retail Wire

In a strategic move to capture a larger share of the professional market, Home Depot has announced the acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc. for approximately $18.25 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance Home Depot's capabilities in serving residential professional contractors and expands its total addressable market by an additional $50 billion, bringing it to an estimated $1 trillion.

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Peak Performance to open first UK store in Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Peak Performance, the renowned Scandinavian outdoor brand, has selected Covent Garden to be the home of its first-ever UK store, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion journey.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Apple Halts AI Feature Rollout in Europe

Retail Wire

Apple has announced that it will not be rolling out some of its new AI features in the European Union this year due to concerns over the bloc's stringent technology regulations. This decision follows the recent unveiling of Apple Intelligence, a major upgrade integrating generative AI into its products.

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How To Minimize Business System Downtime

Retail Minded

These days, businesses use many technology systems every day. Examples are software, cloud applications, websites etc. When these systems stop working correctly, it causes downtime. Downtime means the systems are unavailable or not functioning right. Reducing system downtimes is very important for every business. What Is System Downtime? Downtime is when a system, application, or service cannot be used or has problems.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes Celebrates Milestone with 600th Location

Retail Wire

US-based specialty cake company, Nothing Bundt Cakes, has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 600th store in Tampa – Town 'N' Country, Florida. This new location marks a pivotal point in the company's strategic expansion, having already established a strong presence across 40 states in the US and in Canada.

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