Wiser
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
One of the major challenges we see brands facing is the underutilization of data analytics in retail execution. In some cases, it’s about not using enough data; but more often, it’s about poor actionability tied to the data received. While data-driven strategies are becoming more widespread, CPG brands often still lag other industries when it comes to leveraging big data for action-based insights.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Photo credit: Stephen Allen Target has transformed its aisles and app into a “fantastical destination” for the holidays, designed to capture the joy of the season while helping customers in their gift-giving quests. Stores have been equipped with a range of holiday displays and themed areas, including a peppermint swirl path, a Merry Cherry Chalet and, in some locations, a nine -foot-tall holiday bear.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held the interest rates at 4.35 per cent, a move retailers said is a “missed opportunity” to boost sales for the holiday season. “Many retailers have been investing heavily in Christmas and the holiday season, including additional staff, new product lines and festive store fit-outs,” said Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). “With CPI at its lowest rate in more than three years, it’s time for the RB
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) has launched a new holiday campaign to motivate shoppers to support locally owned and independent businesses throughout the season. Shop Indie Local is an annual initiative that runs from November 1 to December 31, to encourage shoppers to buy from local businesses, which can recirculate 2X to 4X more dollars back into communities than spending with non-local businesses.
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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.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Despite the owners “pouring everything into the business”, Melbourne luxury retailer Harrolds entered liquidation last month after failing to overcome a slew of unfavourable conditions and setbacks. The downfall of the almost 40-year-old business raises the question of whether this is a sign of things to come as retailers struggle to compete with the increasing e-commerce capabilities and convenience of retail goliaths on the global market, or whether it is a case of Harrolds facing a ‘perfect s
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
When one owns a seasonal business, such as landscaping or wedding services, they can face several challenges. How do seasonal businesses survive in the “off season?” Are there ways to revitalize seasonal businesses so that they can stay open year-round and generate revenue no matter the season? Challenges of Seasonal Businesses The types of seasonal businesses run the gamut, from ice cream stands to snowplowing services.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
For more than two years the fate of TikTok in the U.S. has hung in the balance. But even now, with the platform’s existence more precarious than ever, it continues to expand its user base, cultural influence and status as a marketing and commerce powerhouse. If the current ban on the platform is upheld, it will be blocked in the U.S. on Jan. 19, 2025 unless it is sold to a U.S.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises CEO and MD Don Meij will retire after almost 40 years with the company, effective November 6. The pizza chain has appointed Mark van Dyck to succeed Meij, who has been the CEO for the past 22 years. “Under his leadership Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd grew from a Brisbane-based company to a truly global business – the market-leader in each of the markets the company has operated for more than three years in Europe and the Asia Pacific,” sa
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Goodwill will work with environmental solutions provider WM on pilot programs to collect, sort and grade discarded textiles for resale. A portion of the textiles that are not suitable for resale will be provided to Reju , a textile-to-textile regeneration company, as supply for potential recycling and regeneration into new materials when Reju builds a U.S.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
After starting as a sales associate at J Crew’s Liquor Store concept shop while studying menswear design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Echevarria was recruited by retail legend Millard ‘Mickey’ Drexler to start a brand collaboration program. Now, he is hard at work building his own footwear brand, Blackstock & Weber, and running one of New York’s coolest menswear concept stores, 242 Mulberry.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The CW Network has teamed up with Shopsense AI to make its weekly broadcasts of ACC college football games shoppable. The partnership kicked off last weekend during the Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse game on Nov. 2, during which fans were able to shop game-day essentials and team merchandise directly from their mobile devices. “By bringing shoppable TV to The CW’s ACC college football broadcasts, we’re merging the excitement of live sports with cutting-edge technology that enhances fan experiences
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Swarovski’s latest marketing campaign, featuring pop diva and “Wicked” star Ariana Grande, is the latest indication of the brand’s positive performance in recent months. The campaign images featuring Grande laughing and partying in a festive, holiday-ready setting, iced out in layers of Swarovski jewellery pieces, reflect the company’s overall sparkle.
A1 Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Fans of IKEA’s iconic meatballs will be able to pop in purely for a meal on the high street Hammersmith is now home to the first IKEA Restaurant on the UK high street, opening next door to its recently revamped IKEA Hammersmith city store To celebrate the opening, IKEA Hammersmith is offering IKEA Family Members £5 off in store when spending £5 at IKEA Hammersmith Restaurant on the same day, until the end of November* IKEA has opened the doors to its first stand-alone restaurant on the UK high
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Vincom Retail is Vietnam’s biggest mall operator by dint of opening malls here, there and everywhere, but is this the right strategy? Its continuing stagnation in key operating metrics on a year-over-year basis, despite rising retail sales and a sound economy, is concerning. Moreover, the malls themselves aren’t particularly innovative in the same way that their peers have contrived all across Southeast Asia.
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Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Could a simple Sharpie be the solution to humanizing the Starbucks experience again?
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Australian handcrafted goods retailer Frankie General Store has brought in eight more Philippine brands, seeking to help small and medium-sized enterprises expand Down Under. Together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PITC), the brands launched include Anthill Fabric Gallery, RCB Crafts and Design, Orias Studios, Casa Juan, Artritos, Mafikraktika, Knitting Expedition, and Sibol Organics.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Selfridges has revealed its 2024 festive windows at its Oxford Street flagship, featuring 5 km of garland, 15,000 LED lights and 36,000 baubles. The department store’s theme for this year’s decorations are a celebration of ‘More the Merrier!’, transforming the facade into a festive destination for shoppers, complete with Santa and his team of ‘Christmas Crackers’, giant disco balls and live performers.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Grubhub is dishing out a month-long event with discounts and deals.
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A1 Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Specialist leisure and F&B property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured whiskey-focused lounge bar and restaurant, Odyssey, for its debut space at 1 Hoxton Square. The signing reflects Shelley Sandzer’s expertise in matching exciting the F&B concepts to the right locations in London. Occupying a 3,000 sq ft unit at 1 Hoxton Square, Odyssey has opened its doors to a two-floor space, with the main bar area situated downstairs and casual hosting upstairs with 190 covers.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
After years of internal turmoil and declining profit, Franchise Group has filed for bankruptcy.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Harvey Nichols has appointed stylist and former Topshop director Kate Phelan to the newly created role of creative director. Phelan, who has spent over 25 years at British Vogue and is credited with being a pivotal figure in the modern British fashion scene, will be responsible for the department store’s brand campaigns, strengthening the visual identity of the brand and its creative propositions.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Chili's has experienced impressive growth in part due to the viral social media success of one particular appetizer.
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365 Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The holiday season in the UK wouldn’t feel complete without the yearly spectacle of Christmas adverts. These much-anticipated TV spots have become as traditional as mince pies, as brands compete to create the most memorable campaign. From sentimental stories to humorous tales, Christmas adverts aim to evoke a festive spirit, create emotional connections, and drive holiday sales.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Little Caesars is offering a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo at participating locations nationwide on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Trentham Estate, owned by funds managed by Blackstone, is a leisure and shopping experience and events business set within 725-acres near Stoke-on-Trent, in the heart of Staffordshire, and offers award-winning gardens, a unique outdoor shopping village, restaurants and cafes, a large Blue Diamond Garden Centre, and other popular visitor attractions.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
After conquering the U.S. market, Affirm is bringing buy now, pay later service to the U.K.
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365 Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Nordic-inspired homeware and furnishings retailer North Home is set to open a new concept store in County Arcade, located within Leeds’ iconic Victoria Quarter. This expansion marks a major milestone for the independent retailer, offering customers an immersive four-floor experience filled with designer collections across furniture, ceramics, fragrances, kitchenware, lighting, accessories, skincare, and more.
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Franchise Group, which also runs Pet Supplies Plus and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, will shut down American Freight starting this week.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
"Wicked" fans can channel their inner Glinda or Elphaba at Bonefish Grill.
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
As a channel, it remains key to growth for many retailers. But the era of the DTC brand as we know it is over.
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