Fri.Sep 13, 2024

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Retailers Need to be Smarter with Their Smart Store Implementations

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers across segments have been expanding their smart store ambitions for decades. Starting in the late 1980s with the introduction of self-checkout kiosks and progressing to today’s smart RFID tags and even fully automated storefronts, retail leaders have slowly but surely embraced digital in-store enhancements. This is arguably in no small part driven by consumers’ desire for enhanced personalization and convenience , as well as their growing digital prowess as technology becomes increasin

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Krispy Kreme Offering 13-Cent Doughnuts on Friday the 13th

Retail Wire

The Krispy Kreme promotion is available for one day only.

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Australian minimalist label Status Anxiety opens NYC store

Inside Retail

Australian minimalist fashion brand Status Anxiety has launched its first physical location in New York City’s Nolita. The store, located at 248 Elizabeth Street, offers ethically sourced leather goods with a focus on biodegradable materials and environmental impact reduction. It has been designed in a minimalist style, with white as the primary colour.

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Dunkin’ Unveils New Dunkalatte Coffee Milk Latte With Kristen Wiig

Retail Wire

Dunkin has a new coffee milk latte, and the ad campaign features the "SNL" comedian.

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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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Walmart to Equip Stores with Disability-Friendly Carts

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart will roll out Caroline’s Carts — shopping caddies designed to help those caring for people with disabilities or limited mobility — in stores across the country by early 2025. The carts’ seat holds 35 to 250 pounds ; Walmart will equip each Supercenter with two carts and each Neighborhood Market with at least one. Walmart’s order for approximately 8,000 carts is greater than all Caroline’s Cart orders combined since the company began manufacturing in 2012.

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Boeing Workers Walk Off the Job After Rejecting Proposed Deal

Retail Wire

A proposed contract between Boeing and union members was shot down, prompting an early morning strike.

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How Holme Beauty is disrupting traditional makeup marketing tactics

Inside Retail

Makeup artist turned brand founder Hilary Holmes is challenging traditional beauty marketing tactics that leverage and profit from consumer insecurity through her cosmetics company Holme Beauty. Now, the brand is spreading its message of self-love to consumers across the country via a double-decker bus that just rolled into Sydney after stopping in Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Wagga Wagga and Canberra.

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H Mart, Aveda Join DoorDash’s Growing Delivery Roster

Retail TouchPoints

DoorDash continues to add new merchants in the ramp-up to the holiday season. The latest additions to the delivery service including Asian supermarket chain H Mart and beauty brand Aveda , which join fellow newcomer Mattress Firm. These new partners join the more 115,000 non-restaurant stores in North America now available on DoorDash, advancing the company’s mission to move beyond restaurant delivery into the broader realm of “local commerce” (although plenty of restaurants are still available

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Boar’s Head Plant Posed ‘Imminent Threat’ 2 Years Before Fatal Listeria Outbreak

Retail Wire

The Boar's Head plant at the center of the listeria outbreak was already problematic.

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Amazon Invests Another $2.1 Billion in Delivery Partner Programs

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon will invest an additional $2.1 billion toward its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) programs in the form of safety initiatives, training, driver pay rate increases, value-added services and incentives. The company has invested a total of $12.3 billion since the DSP program, which subcontracts with third-party firms for the ecommerce platform’s expansive delivery needs, began in 2018.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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OpenAI Unveils New AI Models With Enhanced Reasoning Capabilities

Retail Wire

OpenAI has developed a new series of AI models, named OpenAI o1, aimed at tackling complex problems with advanced reasoning skills.

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Miniso’s Global Expansion Tour Continues in the U.S., Indonesia and Australia

Retail TouchPoints

Miniso ’s global brick-and-mortar takeover continues. Over just the last three weeks, the Chinese lifestyle retailer opened its 200 th store in the U.S., unveiled its largest global flagship store in Indonesia and brought its highly successful Sanrio-themed store format to Australia. Miniso’s 200 th U.S. Door Opens in Santa Monica At the end of August, Miniso unveiled its latest U.S. store at the 3 rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Calif. — a cultural landmark on the West Coast.

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General Mills Sells North American Yogurt Operations

Retail Wire

General Mills has entered into agreements to sell its North American Yogurt business.

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How Ozempic created a new marketing opportunity for skin clinics

Inside Retail

Demand for GLP-1 drugs is soaring as Australians turn to the newly approved products, Wegovy and Ozempic, designed to treat diabetes and obesity – but it also has the potential to create a large market for fillers. After watching how demand for GLP-1 drugs played out in the US market and the discourse that followed online around some of the physical side effects, Australian clinics are already anticipating increased demand for injectables.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Twice-a-Year HIV Injection Reduces Risk of Infection by 96%

Retail Wire

A new twice-a-year HIV injection drug reduced the risk of infection by 96% in a second Phase 3 clinical trial.

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Shopper Marketing in European Grocery Retail Stores

Tokinomo

Shopper marketing has evolved significantly in recent years, especially within the European grocery retail sector. As consumer behavior shifts and digital engagement increases, understanding the nuances of shopper marketing becomes essential for retailers aiming to enhance customer experiences and drive sales.

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Warner Bros. Discovery and Charter Communications Forge Partnership

Retail Wire

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. and Charter Communications Inc. have just announced a significant multi-year distribution partnership.

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Holiday retail sales growth projected to increase 2.3% to 3.3%

Retail Dive

The pace of increase in holiday sales will be slower than 2023, but e-commerce will likely grow, according to Deloitte.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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ALDI To Hire 13,000 Workers With Pay Upwards of $23 Per Hour

Retail Wire

The retailer will hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse associates for the holiday season.

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Frasers Group grows property portfolio with new Lancaster shopping centre

Retail Gazette

Frasers Group has acquired Lancaster’s St Nicholas Arcade as it continues to grow its property portfolio. The 160,000 sq ft. shopping centre is located in the town’s historic centre and welcomes almost four million visitors each year. St Nicholas Arcade lists Next, Boots, Hmv and The Entertainer as some of its tenants. Related Story Frasers Group chief executive Michael Murray said: “At Frasers, we have always been strong believers in physical retail, and this acquisition demonstrates our ongoin

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United Airlines Adding Free In-Flight Internet Service Via Starlink

Retail Wire

Domestic United passengers will get high-speed internet through Starlink as early as next year.

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John Lewis and Waitrose confirm Boxing Day store closures

Retail Gazette

John Lewis will shut its standalone stores on Boxing Day, with only its Trafford and Stratford shopping centre shops remaining open. The majority of Waitrose stores will also shut on 25 and 26 December, The Sun reported, meaning over 300 Waitrose and 37 John Lewis sites will remain closed on Boxing Day. However, some of the premium supermarket’s sites attached to petrol stations will reportedly stay open on Boxing Day.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Victoria’s Secret brings back its VSX activewear line

Retail Dive

The collection includes sports bras, leggings and ready-to-wear apparel like trench coats, catsuits and T-shirts.

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Braehead Shopping Centre welcomes Mango as brand ramps up UK expansion

A1 Retail

Braehead Shopping Centre is delighted to announce the upcoming arrival of one of Europe’s leading fashion brands, Mango, set to open this September. Strategically located within the heart of Braehead, the new Mango store will span an impressive 500 square metres, making it the largest in the city. This launch reflects the brand’s strategic commitment to the Scottish market as part of its ambitious UK expansion plans, which includes over 20 store openings planned for 2024.

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The Weekly Closeout: Sephora North America names next CFO and Petco’s losses grow

Retail Dive

Ten-year company veteran Delphine Herve will take on the position at the beauty retailer. Meanwhile, the pet retailer saw net loss surge by 70% in Q2.

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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield strengthens F&B offer across its London centres with host of new signings

A1 Retail

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced a series of new signings across its London centres, showcasing significant growth in the food and beverage (F&B) sector alongside expansions in fashion, footwear, accessories, health, beauty, and home and interiors. This wave of openings highlights the increasing consumer demand for diverse dining options, innovative retail experiences and premium lifestyle brands.

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Create SEO-Friendly Content to Boost Traffic & Engagement

Creating SEO-friendly content is key to improving your website’s visibility and attracting more visitors. This guide walks you through best practices for writing optimized content, including keyword placement, proper formatting, and engaging writing techniques. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, landing pages, or product descriptions, these proven SEO strategies will help your content rank higher and keep readers engaged.

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With new investment, Kendra Scott eyes geographic, category growth

Retail Dive

Private equity firm 65 Equity Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in the accessories brand, though founder Scott herself retains a majority stake.

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Barbour opens at Redical’s Victoria Leeds

A1 Retail

Victoria Leeds, which is owned and operated by Redical, has announced that iconic British heritage and lifestyle brand, Barbour, has opened its city debut store at Victoria Quarter, marking its first New Heritage retail shop outside of London. The new store complements Victoria Leeds’ premium line-up of heritage brands and sets in stone the destination’s position as a principal retail location in the UK.

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Build-A-Bear names chief revenue officer

Retail Dive

David Henderson, who previously worked with Hasbro and Melissa & Doug, comes to the retailer after it reported a record Q2.

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Try the New Security Sandbox for Cisco Defense Orchestrator

Cisco Retail

Cisco Defense Orchestrator Sandbox allows you to interact with the CDO dashboard and API. You can have access to Cisco AI Assistant UI as well as the AI Assistant API.

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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.