Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2024

Last year, Amazon identified, seized and disposed of 7 million counterfeit products worldwide. That’s certainly impressive, but what’s perhaps even more impressive is the number of would-be counterfeiters that are stopped before they even have a chance to sell fake items. The Amazon Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU), established in June 2020 , stopped more than 700,000 attempts by bad actors to create fake selling accounts in 2023.

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Loss Prevention Accounting Apparel Consumer 270

Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

L’Occitane Group has sold its entire stake in Australian skincare brand Grown Alchemist for 28 million euros (US$30 million) to Lavender Investments owned by Andre Hoffmann, former vice chairman and CEO of L’Occitane International. L’Occitane Group said the transaction will help the group focus its resources and attention on its core brand L’Occitane en Provence, and accelerate the growth of its other brands.

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Marketing 264

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2024

On Football’s Favorite Sunday this year, Beyoncé dropped a new single: “Texas Hold ‘Em.” While the song itself isn’t really about poker, it certainly brought the game to the front of our cultural consciousness. (For those of us who don’t tune in to the World Series of Poker every year, anyway.) Poker, like baseball, is one of those competitive events we love to use as a metaphor in our daily lives, mostly because it simplifies both our problems and their solutions.

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Advertising Marketing Returns Retail Marketing 268

Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Tenants at Caneland Central in Mackay, Queensland are completing their refurbishments as part of the shopping centre’s makeover. The revamped mall will feature new tenants including bakery AIL Bakehouse, Tutti Frutti yoghurt and Star Liquor, as well as extensive renovations by QBD bookstore and Coffee Club, Woolworths’ new Direct to Boot, Priceline and Terry White pharmacy.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2024

PetSmart has added two new tiers to its renamed loyalty program, Treats Rewards , along with personalized offers, special benefits for members using services like grooming and Doggie Day Camp and additional rewards for charitable donations. The retailer already has more than 67 million Rewards members who will be automatically enrolled in the enhanced program.

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Accounting Store Operations Customer Experience 260

Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Suiting was once reserved for men’s formal attire and workwear but now the fashion industry is following consumer trends and doubling down on business casual. Traditional workwear pieces including trousers, blazers, waistcoats and loafers are being reimagined and restyled for uses beyond the office. This corporate aesthetic that is bleeding into consumers’ everyday wear signals more than just a style fad.

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Fashion Consumer Accounting Shopping 240

Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Marquee Retail Group, which owns Colette and The Daily Edited, has collapsed into administration, citing an unexpected sales decline since October. The company’s board of directors has appointed Domenic Calabretta, Mitchell Ball, and Richard Lawrence of Mackay Goodwin as voluntary administrators. Marquee said its unplanned downturn in sales from October 2023 to March 2024 was a result of rising inflation and interest rates.

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Accessories Fashion Planning ATS 203

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2024

Beyond, Inc. — parent company of the newly relaunched Overstock.com as well as Bed Bath & Beyond and Zulily — has entered a long-term strategic partnership with X even as other advertisers flee the scandal-plagued social media platform. Beyond was formed following Overstock’s June 2023 acquisition of Bed Bath & Beyond, followed by its March 2024 purchase of defunct flash sale site Zulily.

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Advertising Promotions Planning Shopping 253

Retail Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Danish homeware retailer, Søstrene Grene, is set to open at Festival Place, one of the UK’s top 25 retail and leisure destinations. The popular lifestyle brand will make its Hampshire debut this year, bolstering Festival Place’s position as a key regional hub for fast-growing, sought-after brands. Søstrene Grene Festival Place will deliver the family-owned brand’s range of Scandinavian-inspired homeware and gifts.

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ATS Accessories Shopping Management 147

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2024

KnitWell Group has partnered with Mexican department store retailer El Puerto de Liverpool to expand the Talbots brand to Mexico. Liverpool will open 10 Talbots shop-in-shops within its stores in and around Mexico City this month with assortments featuring Talbots’ modern classic style curated for Mexican consumers. In September 2023 Sycamore Partners created the KnitWell Group holding company for its Ann Taylor, Loft and Talbots brands.

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Location Department Stores Shopping Consumer 147

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Retail Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Retailers have been using visual merchandising and props to draw in customers for as long as shops have been open. Of course, things have moved on a little from the early days of simple displays, with retailers now having a whole arsenal of tools at their disposal to not only bring in more consumers, but also improve their overall experience. However, when it comes to actually using these tools, this is often easier said than done.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Viva Energy has completed the acquisition of fuel and convenience store chain operator OTR Group from Peregrine Corporation for $1.22 billion. Currently, OTR Group’s network includes 195 fuel and convenience stores and 31 stand-alone stores. Within the network are 94 quick service restaurants including Subway, Wokinabox, Guzman Y Guzman, KrispyKreme, Hungry Jacks, and Oporto.

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Wholesale Planning Consumer 130

Retail Gazette

APRIL 2, 2024

UK shop price inflation in March fell to the lowest level since December 2021 as retailers battled to win shoppers, the latest BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index found. Driven by falling food costs and competition between retailers amid the cost-of-living crisis, the rate eased to 1.3% last month – down from 2.5% in February, and below the three-month average of 2.2%, the new figures showed.

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Shopping Promotions Supermarket Consumer 126

Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

In a world where technology, from smartphones to AI, is being integrated into almost every aspect of daily life, it may surprise some people to learn that the stationery market is thriving. According to market research company Mordor Intelligence, the global stationery and supplies market size is estimated to hit US$145 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach roughly US$179 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 4.23 per cent during the forecast period between 2024 to 202

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Marketing Wholesale Specialty Store Consumer 100

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Customer Experience

Retail Gazette

APRIL 2, 2024

The Original Factory Shop is offering customers over 60 money off their shopping on the first Wednesday of every month. Eligible customers will be able to receive a 10% discount on their purchases when showing a valid photo ID, such as a senior bus pass, a driver’s licence, a Freedom Pass or Senior Railcard. The discount is available at the value retailer’s 190 stores across the UK until 1pm on the first Wednesday, with shoppers able to save across a range of FMCG, clothing, homewares, garden an

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Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Venus et Fleur Houston, Texas In an age of modernist and minimalist design, there aren’t that many stores that scream ‘classically romantic’ these days. However, Venus et Fleur’s latest location, the luxury gifting brand’s 10th store, at the River Oaks District shopping complex in Houston, Texas, makes the case for bringing back a bold aesthetic. The 915-square-foot space was designed by Ringo Studio.

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Boutique Jewelry Location Fashion 100

Retail Gazette

APRIL 2, 2024

Pets at Home has signed a new multi-year partnership with media and entertainment group Global as it bags a prime-time sponsorship slot on Heart Radio. The pet specialist will sponsor Heart Drive, which broadcasts every weekday from 4pm to 7pm with presenters JK & Kelly Brook, Vicky Pattison, and Rich Clarke. The retailer said the messaging will provide listeners with advice and inspiration “for all their pet needs”, as well as opportunities to share stories about their furry friends.

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ATS Outdoor Management 110

Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Rebel has partnered with the Australian Football League and TreadLightly to launch a donation drive where Australians can donate their pre-loved football boots to communities in need. The pop-up campaign named ‘Reboot Your Boots’ will be launched at Rundle Mall in Adelaide during the AFL Gather Round this week. TreadLightly will clean the shoes and ‘reboot’ them before distributing them to young players in regional communities in the Northern Territory. “Our vision at Rebel is

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Fashion

365 Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Millennials are the most likely shopper demographic to have their buying decisions influenced by Retail Media ads at the shelf-edge, the latest research from the Retail Technology Show (RTS), taking place on 24 & 25 April 2024 at London’s Olympia, reveals. Original research of over 1,000 UK adults by RTS showed that almost half (47%) of Millennial consumers would be influenced to buy a new product having been served immersive, digital ads in-store, compared to 35% of average UK shoppers

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Advertising Consumer Shopping Returns 109

Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Mum and dad-owned stores might seem like a quaint throwback to a quieter, less inclusive era like the 1950s, but for bedding specialist Forty Winks, local stores owned by local people – plus modern values like diversity and inclusion – are an integral part of the way the 40-year-old bedding company does business. “We’re 100 per cent franchised,” said Forty Winks director Cameron van den Dungen.

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Marketing Promotions Consumer ATS 100

LS Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

©2024 Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®. All rights reserved. How do you run a sustainable global beauty brand ? Abena Boamah-Acheampong, who is founder and CEO of Hanahana Beauty, provides the answer by sharing 7 lessons she learned in 7 years. Abena is the founder of Hanahana Beauty, an ethically-conscious, Black-owned skincare brand recognized for its commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and empowering women.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Consumer expectations for their favourite brands are at an all-time high, demanding seamless and personalised experiences across various channels. In fact, according to IBM, omnichannel is now the preferred way of shopping for a quarter of global consumers. While an increasing number of retailers are investing in omnichannel, not every brand has successfully implemented it.

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Retail Customer Experience

APRIL 2, 2024

Justin Tichy, Petco’s chief operating officer, shares insight on how Petco is personalizing the retail customer experience with what the retailer calls “non-artificial” capabilities.

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Customer Experience 94

Shopping Center

APRIL 2, 2024

Vacaville, Calif. — NewMark Merrill has been named the manager of Nut Tree Plaza (The Nut Tree), a 372,225-square-foot retail center located in Vacaville. Originally established in 1921 as a roadside… The post NewMark Merrill to Manage 372,225-Square-Foot Retail Center in Vacaville, California appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Shopify

APRIL 2, 2024

Wholesale pricing is what you charge retailers who buy products in large volumes. Here, learn how to calculate wholesale price and profit margin for your product.

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Wholesale 76

Retail Times

APRIL 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Performance Marketing specialist Summit has increased SEO visibility for Silentnight by over 100% since its appointment in June 2023. Following a competitive tender, Summit was awarded the Paid Media, SEO and Affiliate contract for Silentnight in 2023.

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Marketing 64

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2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 2, 2024

Aldi has pledged “to cut more prices than ever before in 2024” as it doubles down on its commitment to never be beaten on price. The grocer said it will continue cutting prices “across a wide range of products wherever possible” throughout the rest of the year – beating the £380m invested in price cuts last year. Aldi UK and Ireland CEO Giles Hurley said: “We know that shoppers remain under pressure from the cost of living, which is why we remain laser focused on offering

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Grocer Supermarket Location Shopping 64

Retail Times

APRIL 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Mi Rewards loyalty programme is set to relaunch in 5 UK towns and cities following a major update, as part of a mission to drive local and loyal shopping. A first of its kind loyalty platform, the updated Mi Rewards sees local offers take centre stage.

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Shopping 64

365 Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

The Danish retailer, Søstrene Grene , known for its Scandinavian-inspired homeware and gifts, is expanding into Hampshire with a new store at Festival Place , one of the UK’s leading retail and leisure destinations. This addition is facilitated by Sovereign Centros from CBRE , aiming to further elevate Festival Place’s selection of premium retail brands.

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ATS Accessories Shopping Management 62

A1 Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

By Mark Balaam, CEO and founder of imabi With violence and abuse against retail staff reaching epidemic levels, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff is now a paramount responsibility for retailers. Recent statistics from the British Retail Consortium paint a disheartening picture. According to its data, UK workers are faced with more than 1,300 incidents of abuse or violence a day.

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