Mon.Apr 21, 2025

article thumbnail

Target CEO Meets With Rev. Al Sharpton Amid Mounting Pressure After DEI Pullback

Retail Wire

Target is scrambling to stop the proverbial bleeding.

306
306
article thumbnail

Nedap supports HEMA with RFID rollout

Retail Focus

Nedap (AMS:NEDAP) , the global leader in RFID solutions, will implement its iD Cloud RFID platform across more than 740 HEMA stores in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. By becoming even more data-driven, HEMA will further strengthen its inventory management. Customers will be able to see exactly how many of their favorite items are still available in a store via the app or website.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Inside TGI Fridays’ Plan To Bounce Back From Bankruptcy

Retail Wire

TGI Fridays wants to be a restaurant contender.

Planning 223
article thumbnail

The Original Factory Shop stores at risk as it prepares for CVA

Retail Gazette

The Original Factory Shops new owner Modella Capital is preparing to impose steep rent cuts for the discount chains store landlords. The private equity owner is finalising its plans for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) which could be unveiled within days, Sky News reported. It is understood that significant store closures and job losses could form part of the restructuring plans for TOFS, as well as demands for two-year rent-free periods at some branches.

article thumbnail

A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

article thumbnail

Domino’s Rolls Out 50% Off Pizza Deal To Celebrate Spring

Retail Wire

Domino's continues to deliver on great deals for its customers with huge savings on pizzas to celebrate the spring season.

147
147

More Trending

article thumbnail

Saks Global to close fulfillment center, cut 450 jobs

Retail Dive

The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.

article thumbnail

Mountain Dew Mango Rush Lands at Little Caesars in Flavor-Packed Collaboration

Retail Wire

Mountain Dew and Little Caesars have introduced a collaboration exclusive to the eatery with the launch of Mountain Dew Mango Rush.

ATS 130
article thumbnail

Cisco U. Spotlight: Your Best Day of Learning is Waiting

Cisco Retail

AI, Security, Network Observability, and more. Immerse yourself in expert-led lectures and demos on todays most transformative technologies at Cisco U. Spotlight, April 24, 2025.

ATS 128
article thumbnail

Tractor Supply Launches Online Pet Pharmacy

Retail Wire

Through Allivet, Tractor Supply customers can order pet medications online.

130
130
article thumbnail

Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran

article thumbnail

A data-driven farming revolution: Smart Greenhouse in Greece 

Cisco Retail

The American Farm School (AFS) in Thessaloniki, Greece, is spearheading a transformative project aimed at revolutionizing agricultural education and practices through the implementation of a data-driven, smart greenhouse. In collaboration with Cisco, Dataways S.A., and Green Project S.A., this initiative integrates cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, providing students with hands-on experience in smart farming while demonstrating the technological benefits to local farmers.

ATS 126
article thumbnail

Barnes & Noble To Open 60 New Stores in 2025

Retail Wire

Barnes & Noble is set to open 60 new stores throughout 2025.

130
130
article thumbnail

Self-service is evolving: Say hello to the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show!

Retail Customer Experience

The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December 10-12, 2025, in Tampa.

Kiosk 122
article thumbnail

Disney World Has a Free Dining Plan for Kids in 2026

Retail Wire

Walt Disney World guests can get free meals for the kids.

Planning 130
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Driving Sustainability Forward: The Power of Innovative Partnerships

Cisco Retail

Cisco and partners like Logicalis, Orange Business, and CAE drive sustainability through innovative solutions and collaboration, enhancing environmental impact and achieving business goals.

ATS 115
article thumbnail

DHL Suspends Business-to-Consumer Shipments Valued at $800 or More to US Recipients as ‘Temporary Measure’

Retail Wire

DHL is suspending shipments to private U.S. individuals valued at over $800.

Consumer 130
article thumbnail

Walmart to invest $6B in Mexico operations

Retail Dive

The effort includes store openings under the Bodega Aurrera, Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenters and Walmart Express banners.

106
106
article thumbnail

Chipotle Plans Expansion Into Mexico, Seeking Growth in Latin American Market

Retail Wire

Chipotle is planning an expansion into Mexico.

Planning 130
article thumbnail

Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.

article thumbnail

Men’s Wearhouse expands ‘Made in USA’ program

Retail Dive

The “American Bespoke” collection was designed in partnership with Joseph Abboud and produced in the company’s Massachusetts factory.

98
article thumbnail

Sonic Drive-In Has Post-Easter Can’t-Miss Deals. Here’s What You Can Enjoy

Retail Wire

Sonic Drive-In is helping its customers with the post-Easter slump.

130
130
article thumbnail

Asda turns to convenience stores for growth with 25 new openings this year

Retail Gazette

Asda is set to ramp up its expansion of convenience stores this year, with plans to open 25 new locations between June and December. This marks a significant push in the supermarket’s strategy to grow its smaller store formats and reach more local shoppers in towns and city centres. According to The Telegraph , the supermarket had slowed its pace of convenience store openings last year, launching only 12.

article thumbnail

Walmart tests Beauty Bars at 40 stores in tandem with spring sale event

Retail Dive

The pilot program will allow customers to talk to beauty experts and test samples as the big-box retailer expands its presence in the category.

ATS 74
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Unlocking the Power of Network Telemetry for the US Public Sector

Cisco Retail

Discover how network telemetry transforms the US Public Sector by enhancing performance, security, and proactive threat detection through real-time insights in part 2 of our blog series.

69
article thumbnail

Billions of pretax healthcare funds go to waste each year. Retailers want to cash in.

Retail Dive

Some Americans lack an understanding of what products might be eligible FSA or HSA purchases, leaving money on the table for beauty retailers and period-care brands.

70
article thumbnail

Earth Day: Four Retail Design Focuses that Provide Value, Sustainability

Miller Zell

An Earth Day reminder that thoughtful design in branded retail and banking spaces can boosts sustainability, customer experience and revenue growth.

article thumbnail

Target launches fresh florals brand Good Little Garden

Retail Dive

The retailer is diversifying its private-label offerings as part of a larger merchandising shift, all amid consumer backlash to changes in its DEI efforts.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.6 Million Sale of Retail Center in Miami

Shopping Center

Miami Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $8.6 million sale of Village Shoppes, a 26,648-square-foot retail center located in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. Situated at 503-533 SW 12th… The post Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.6 Million Sale of Retail Center in Miami appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

article thumbnail

Build a Winning Team: How to Hire, Train, and Retain Top Talent

Retail Smart Guys

Business success isnt just about great products and marketingits also about having the right people on your team. Hiring the best employees can drive sales, elevate customer experience, and boost long-term growth. But how do you find and keep the right talent? The Formula for Hiring Great People Define Your Ideal Employee Identify your companys goals, values, and culture to ensure you attract candidates who align with your vision.

article thumbnail

M&S apologises after contactless payments fail across UK stores

Retail Gazette

M&S has issued an apology after a technical glitch left customers across the UK unable to use contactless payments or click-and-collect services over the Bank holiday weekend. The retailer responded to mounting frustration from shoppers on social media who were unable to pay using contactless methods or collect their online orders with several reporting the issue had persisted since Saturday (19 April).