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Trump Wins, But Does Retail Lose? How Trump’s Victory May Impact Prices

Retail Wire

Former President Donald Trump, now president-elect after his victory in the Nov. 5 election and set to serve a second term, has made more than a few promises regarding his economic policies.

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Lululemon’s ANZ boss talks menswear, personalisation and a new, premium flagship

Inside Retail

The recent opening of Lululemon’s new flagship at Emporium Melbourne marked a key milestone for the brand and its robust growth strategy in the region. At over 1000sqm, the store is Lululemon’s largest in Australia and New Zealand and houses new concepts, more menswear and products for all. The Emporium store is also a hub for the brand’s in-store repairs program, offering guests high-quality, complimentary repairs on their Lululemon products and is a part of the business’s commitment to the goa

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How Marketers Can Use the Holidays to Set a Foundation for Long-Term Loyalty

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon’s summer Prime Day sales event now serves to kickstart many retailers’ summertime sales and back-to-school marketing efforts, and is generally pivoting marketers’ planning calendars. This year, peak Halloween marketing time, usually running from mid-September to early October, turned into “Summerween” -themed sales and product drops. And now, brand marketing teams wonder if the holiday marketing calendar has been elongated too.

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Why consumers’ financial stress is fuelling a record-breaking Black Friday

Inside Retail

Holiday shopping is no longer fast approaching, it’s already here. According to the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), 53 per cent of Australians finalise their holiday shopping lists by October and 58 per cent of Australians do most of their holiday shopping by the end of November. Part of this early kick-off is down to Australia’s adoption of Black Friday, an American retail tradition following Thanksgiving, which has now extended into Cyber Monday and Click Frenzy sales.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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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Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max Gains Over 7 Million New Subscribers in Q3

Retail Wire

More subscribers signed up for Warner Bros. Discovery's Max in the last quarter than ever before.

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Maternity brand Bumpsuit  launches six-month popup 

Inside Retail

Maternity brand Bumpsuit will launch its first physical location – a six-month extended pop-up store – on November 15. The store, located at Austin’s Domain Northside, is designed by Will Fox of Fox & Fox and will feature collections such as intimates and shapewear, loungewear, healing compression wear for recovery, occasion wear for events and baby showers.

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DICK’s Sporting Goods Recreates Iconic Film Moments With NFL Star J.J. Watt in New Holiday Ad

Retail Wire

An NFL legend tackles holiday shopping in a hilarious new commercial for DICK's Sporting Goods.

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Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s Connect ESLs to Instacart Product Picking Solution

Retail TouchPoints

Three more supermarket chains will connect their electronic shelf label (ESL) hardware to the Carrot Tags pick-to-light functionality from Instacart , making it easier for Instacart pickers — and eventually for consumers themselves — to find the products on their shopping list. Aldi , Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s have now deployed Carrot Tags, which light up to identify products on Instacart shoppers’ pick lists, following Schnucks ’ July 2024 announcement of a chainwide rollout.

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Taco Bell Joins the Chicken Nugget Party Along With McDonald’s, KFC, and Others

Retail Wire

Taco Bell is stepping into new territory in a crowded culinary arena to promote a perennial favorite: the chicken nugget.

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Hy-Vee Improves Supply Chain, Inventory and Forecasting Operations with Integrated Solutions

Retail TouchPoints

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee has optimized its distribution and transportation network with the help of three solutions from Manhattan Associates : the solution providers’ Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transportation Management System (TMS) and Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization (DFIO) module. Employee-owned Hy-Vee, which operates more than 570 stores across nine Midwestern states, now runs its inbound and outbound transportation on the Manhattan TMS, helping ensure maximum cube

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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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Trader Joe’s Beloved Advent Calenders Return: 24 Days of Chocolate for Under $2

Retail Wire

24 days of chocolate for less than $2? Yes please.

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Under Armour Q2 revenue dips as brand realignment continues

Inside Retail

Under Armour says its revenue declined 11 per cent in the second quarter to September 30, to US$1.4 billion. Despite the drop, the company raised its full-year profitability outlook, highlighting progress in repositioning itself as a premium brand. “Our strategy to reconstitute the Under Armour brand and establish a more premium position in the marketplace is gaining traction,” said CEO Kevin Plank.

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Home Depot Co-Founder Dies at the Age of 95

Retail Wire

He helped create a "nation of doers," The Home Depot said in a statement.

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Retail Visual Merchandising & Display Awards Celebrate 30 Years

Retail Focus

The Visual Merchandising and Display Awards are now open for entries, marking their 30th anniversary in 2025. This prestigious event offers free entry and allows participants to submit an unlimited number of projects, with the deadline set for 22nd December 2024. The awards celebrate excellence in retail visual merchandising and display, with popular categories such as Best Window Display, Sustainable/Eco Friendly Scheme, Best Use of Mannequins, Best In-Store Branding/Theme, and Best Christmas W

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

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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Mr Hux incorporates braille in packaging

Inside Retail

Fragrance house Mr Hux has released a new packaging, incorporating braille in line with its commitment to accessibility. Mr Hux partnered with Braille House in Queensland to come up with the new packaging for its 2ml and 10ml fragrances. The company said that the new feature adheres strictly to the Australian Braille Standards. “We believe in making luxury accessible to everyone, and our new packaging is a step toward that goal,” said Liam Carr, founder of Mr Hux. “We are commi

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HARIBO to bring childlike happiness to Bluewater with its 11th UK retail store

Retail Focus

Bluewater Shopping Centre is about to become even sweeter as HARIBO UK announces its 11th UK retail store opening. The news comes after the success of last year’s Hide N Seekers event, which saw HARIBO bringing the UK’s largest ball pit, fully stocked with delicious prizes and treats, to the UK’s fifth largest shopping centre. The new store, which is expected to open early 2025, will allow fans to indulge in moments of fun and happiness all year round.

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Nissan Is Reducing Costs by Cutting 9,000 Jobs

Retail Wire

The Nissan CEO also took a 50% pay cut.

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Discover a world of limitless creativity with easy dot® PET silver L-UV!

Retail Focus

Dorotape are delighted to announce the launch of a new addition to the easy dot ® range of digital printable media. easy dot ® PET silver L-UV is a PVC-free film with a highly polished silver chrome metallised finish that adds a touch of elegance and luxury to window displays, in-store advertising and sales promotions. With a thickness of 100 µm and a trusted dot-shaped adhesive, it not only offers easy handling, effortless bubble free application and residue free removal from a wide range o

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Outback Steakhouse Closed Restaurants in 8 States This Year. Will More Locations Follow?

Retail Wire

Bloomin' Brands has closed 41 of its restaurants so far this year.

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Mamas & Papas posts record sales as expansion drives growth

Retail Gazette

Mamas & Papas has posted record sales for the 12 months to 31 March, boosted by the opening of new stores and increased demand for its range of baby products. The high street nursery retailer ‘s sales reached £154.3m during the period, up 7.1% from £144.1m the previous year. Underlying profit increased 27% to £13.2m, with adjusted pre-tax profit reached £9.1m, up 33% from £6.8m the previous year.

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Dave & Buster’s Offers Exclusive Veterans Day Discounts for Active & Retired Military

Retail Wire

Dave & Buster's is thanking the vets for their service.

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HanesBrands’ net sales slip in third quarter

Inside Retail

HanesBrands saw net sales decrease in the fiscal third quarter, reflecting the divestment of the US Sheer Hosiery business last year and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. The clothing brand’s net sales fell 2.5 per cent from the year-ago period to $937 million, with US net sales declining 1 per cent. International net sales also dipped 1 per cent, which includes a $7 million headwind from exchange rates. “We are driving a step-function change in our cost structure, increasing opera

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

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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Carnival Cruise Line’s ‘Ducky the Duck’ Mascot Makes Headlines, But Is He ‘Official’?

Retail Wire

Carnival Cruise Line's "mascot" drew media attention.

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Tiffany & Co. Opens in Trafford Centre’s Selfridges

365 Retail

The Trafford Centre , one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, has recently welcomed renowned jewellery brand Tiffany & Co. with a new concession in the Selfridges Accessories Hall. The store features Tiffany & Co.’s latest design concept, inspired by its Fifth Avenue flagship redesigned by Peter Marino, offering visitors a luxurious shopping experience.

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Under Armour plots ‘most significant’ marketing to date as it works to win back shoppers

Retail Dive

“I don’t believe the consumer’s mad at us, we just have to give them a reason to want to engage with us again,” CEO Kevin Plank said on a call with analysts.

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In pictures: Harvey Nichols unveils Tim Burton-inspired Christmas windows

Retail Gazette

Harvey Nichols has revealed its 2024 Christmas windows inspired by the fantastical aesthetic of Tim Burton. The department store has partnered with the Design Museum to showcase five sculptures from the director’s private collection ahead of its new exhibition, The World of Tim Burton. The pieces from The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories take centre stage in the Knightsbridge retailer’s festive windows, introducing a “playful yet eerie whimsy” layer to the display.

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Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity

In a digital-first world, website security is non-negotiable. This comprehensive guide explores the critical importance of securing your site against hackers and vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and malware. Discover tools like SiteLock for threat monitoring and CodeGuard for seamless backups, ensuring robust protection for your data and operations.

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Amazon debuts virtual holiday shop

Retail Dive

The immersive 3D shopping experience includes music, animations and a guided journey to help with product discovery.

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Sainsbury’s CEO warns prices will rise following National Insurance spike

Retail Gazette

Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts has warned its prices are set to rise after the government’s decision to raise National Insurance Contributions. The supermarket boss argued while it would do everything it could to “mitigate the impact,” it just didn’t have “the capacity to absorb this level of unexpected cost inflation” He added: “When you think about the £140m in our business, I don’t think you can shy away from the fact that, because of the changes

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Millennials will return a quarter of all Black Friday fashion purchases, according to True Fit’s research

A1 Retail

Millennials and Gen Z shoppers are expected to be the highest returning demographics when it comes to sending back fashion purchases bought on Black Friday this year, according to the latest research by True Fit , the AI-driven platform that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers. Original research of 1,000 UK consumers by True Fit showed that while the average shopper will return one in six (16 percent) Black Friday fashion purchases, Millennials will send back one in four (2

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Progressive Brokers $9.5 Million Sale of Single-Tenant Property in Southern California

Shopping Center

Highland, Calif. — Progressive Real Estate Partners has brokered the $9.5 million sale of a single-tenant retail property located in Highland. Situated on an outparcel to Highlands Crossing, a regional shopping… The post Progressive Brokers $9.5 Million Sale of Single-Tenant Property in Southern California appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

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.