Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2025

Bearing out earlier reports of solid sales increases during the 2024 holiday season, U.S. Census Bureau data revealed that core retail sales increased by an unexpectedly robust 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion , topping the National Retail Federation (NRF) s forecast of 2.5% to 3.5% growth. Full-year 2024 retail sales also showed healthy growth of 3.6% over the previous year, reaching a record $5.28 trillion.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

High-tech smart screen doors are causing more problems than solutions for Walgreens.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2025

Walmart will sell its Advanced Systems and Robotics business to Symbotic for $200 million. As part of the deal, the robotics solution provider will engage in a Walmart-funded development program to enhance the retailers current online pickup and delivery fulfillment systems. Walmart has committed to purchasing and deploying systems from Symbotic for 400 Accelerated Pickup and Delivery centers (APDs) over a multi-year period, with an option to purchase additional ADPs in coming years.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

NRF 2025 is now over, and with the clarity that exhaustion brings a few days later, I felt that what the world needs is the 423rd version of: the top five takeaways from my time at NRF.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2025

Stacy Shaw wants to make it very clear that Starboard Group is specifically in the business of vacation retail, as opposed to the broader travel retail category. Thats where our expertise lies not with the business traveler, not duty-free airport shops, said Shaw. She is SVP at the 65- year-old company, which supports and operates shipboard retail stores on nearly 100 ships operated by 15 cruise lines.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

Progresso is going viral for its new take on hard candy.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

The FTC is accusing PepsiCo of working with a large retailer in a price discrimination scheme.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2025

British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond in a big way. Following the opening of its first U.S. store, at the Mall at Millenia in Orlando in early 2024, the brand has opened its next three U.S. stores at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, N.Y., Del Amo in Los Angeles and Fashion Valley in San Diego.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

As of Jan. 1, AMC Stubs Insider members who see at least eight movies or earn at least 5,000 AMC Stubs points in a calendar year will be upgraded to the all-new AMC Stubs Premiere GO! status.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2025

With returns siphoning off a staggering $743 billion from retailers bottom lines in 2023, its clear that the industrys approach needs an overhaul. But instead of leaning on rigid policies that risk driving customers away, retailers can use this as an opportunity to rethink returns. The key? Customer-first strategies that not only reduce returns but also boost experience and loyalty.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

John Deere is in trouble with the federal government.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 17, 2025

CDS Superstores, the parent company of The Range, Wilko , and Homebase, is set to relaunch three former Homebase stores as The Range Superstores by the end of January. The new openings in Stroud, Leicester, and Blandford Forum will mark the latest step in the company’s transformation of up to 70 ex-Homebase locations since its acquisition. The new stores, which will open on 31 January, will offer customers a “fresh shopping experience” by combining The Ranges renowned product v

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

"Love Pasta" by Barilla is the ultimate Valentine's Day meal.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Range has opened its first set of rebranded Homebase stores following its acquisition of the DIY retailer last November. The discount giant unveiled its converted branch in Christchurch in Bournemouth, which stocks the retailer ‘s full range and is one of the first to display its new ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’ concept. Today (17 Januarry) also marked the opening of The Range superstores in Pollokshaws in Glasgow and Kings Heath in Birmingham.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

After kicking off its return-to-office policy on Jan. 2, Amazon's corporate employees are issuing a litany of complaints.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

About 15,000 associates will occupy the new campus that includes collaborative work and gathering spaces, public retail, eateries and a hotel.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

A TikTok ban is looming, unless Chinese company ByteDance finds a buyer.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 17, 2025

Next CEO Lord Wolfson has warned upcoming tax changes in April, including an increase in National Insurance, will make it harder for individuals to enter the workforce. Speaking to the BBC , Wolfson warned that the higher NI contributions required from employers will have a significant impact on the retail sector. He added that the axe [had] fallen particularly hard on entry-level positions.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

Taco Bell continues to update its menu.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

Also joining the footwear retailer’s board is Ace Hardware CEO John Venhuizen. Meanwhile, New Balance landed $7.8 billion in global sales last year.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

Microsoft 365 will now cost you significantly more, that is, if you want to access Copilot.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

The e-commerce giant said it is cutting a small number of roles after a routine evaluation of its team structures and ability to “move fast.

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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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A1 Retail

JANUARY 17, 2025

As the June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act approaches, Nexer Digital has launched a new campaign, I Matter Too , to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive online experiences. The campaign aims to encourage online retailers to act now and embrace digital accessibility as a core part of their strategy, not just to meet legal requirements but to go beyond compliance and deliver true inclusivity.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

The line, called Spanxsmooth OnForm, features light compression and is designed for low-intensity exercise and casual dressing.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 17, 2025

centre:mk, one of the top 10 prime retail destinations in the UK, has reported a strong start to 2025, following a successful 2024. Setting the pace for another positive year ahead, the first week of 2025 saw an impressive footfall increase year-on-year of 20 percent at centre:mk. Marking 10.8 percentage points ahead of high street destinations and 11.3 percentage points above other shopping centres, centre:mk outperforms competing assets due to its unique regional pull.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

MyLowe’s Home will debut in the spring, as the retailer aims to enhance the homeowner experience through AI.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 17, 2025

Online wholesale marketplace Faires 2025 forecasthas revealed four major consumer and product trends transforming how independent retailers can connect with shoppers this year Independent retailers will stock more adventure-inspired accessories, opulent vintage pieces, natural goods and playful nostalgic items this year, according to the 2025 forecast from online wholesale marketplace Faire.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

Reports from Toxic-Free Future and Clean Production Action analyzed how companies are addressing PFAS, PVC and other chemicals of concern in plastics, packaging and more.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 17, 2025

The North Face has unveiled a completely reimagined flagship store on London’s Regent Street, using cutting-edge technology and innovative design to create an experiential retail environment. In collaboration with Mood Media , the outdoor retailer has transformed its 10,000-square-foot space into a destination for engagement and exploration. Experiential Retail at the Heart of the Transformation The centrepiece of the flagship store is a 360-degree projection dome, offering an immersive &#

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

Retailers and consumers will feel added pressure if proposed tariffs are implemented, industry analysts and experts told Retail Dive.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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