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Mosaic to axe five brands in rescue plan: here’s the list

Inside Retail

Mosaic Brands will “wind down” five of its brands to focus on its other five businesses as it struggles to remain afloat due to operational issues. The brands to be wound down are Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W Lane and BeMe, as part of what Mosaic Brands CEO Erica Berchtold calls a Focus on Core plan. This will allow the company to capitalise and invest in Millers, Noni B, Rivers, Katies, and its standalone online Mosaic marketplace. “Each of those core brands will have a

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USMX and ILA Port Strike Updates and Predictions

Retail Wire

The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is in urgent negotiations with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) to prevent a strike that could disrupt U.S. cargo movement.

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Lagardere wins Sydney Airport domestic travel essentials contract

Inside Retail

Lagardere AWPL has secured the domestic travel essentials retail contract from Sydney Airport, covering 2500sqm across 14 locations. The contract will add pharmacy and technology, Lego stores, and a new concept for Relay to the existing traditional news, books, and convenience models. As part of the offering, Sydney Airport will have an over 650sqm megastore at T2 Domestic, one of the largest travel essential stores in Australia. “The new offerings will also showcase our commitment to sust

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is Expanding Fast

Retail Wire

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is quickly becoming one the nation’s fastest growing fast food restaurant chains. According to their official.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

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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Sol de Janeiro: ‘We’re only scratching the surface of what’s to come’

Inside Retail

Founded by Heela Yang along with Marc Capra and Camila Pierotti in 2015, Sol de Janeiro, the body care brand known for its skin-firming Bum Bum Cream, is now one of L’Occitane Group’s biggest success stories. “It’s now our second largest brand and one of the fastest-growing skincare brands globally,” Mona L’Hostis, marketing director of global travel retail, L’Occitane Group, told Inside Retail.

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Starbucks News Roundup: National Starbucks Day, CEO’s Plans

Retail Wire

This roundup of Starbucks explains what Starbucks did for National Starbucks Day, National Coffee Day, and the CEO's new plans.

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‘Shark Tank’ Star Daniel Lubetzky Discusses What Fans Can Expect This Season

Retail Wire

The "Shark Tank" star is the founder of KIND Snacks & the Builders Movement.

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Dreams profits edge up as it makes record investments in store and tech

Retail Gazette

Dreams annual sales and profits have nudged up following record store, tech and supply chain investments. The bed specialist saw annual turnover rise 2.2% to £395m for the 52 weeks ending December 2023 while underlying EBITDA before currency movement rose from £58m to £59m. Dreams invested a “record-breaking amount” in store expansion and refits, including upgrades to its technology systems, supply chain and machinery.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils New Norwegian Luna, Set To Sail in 2026

Retail Wire

Norwegian Cruise Line has an all-new ship in its fleet.

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Cath Kidston to return to high street following administration

Retail Gazette

Cath Kidston is set to return to the high street after collapsing into administration in 2020. The British homeware retailer, which was snapped up by Next under an £8.5m deal in 2023, is due to open its first new shop on 18 October at London’s Westfield White City, according to The Sun. Posting a teaser video on Instagram earlier this week, the retailer wrote: “Why yes.

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How to Maximize Amazon Sales and Crush the Competition

With over 9 million sellers on Amazon, online marketplaces are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune prices in real-time or align strategies across channels, this guide provides the tools to understand how to maximize sales and secure a lasting competitive edge. Download now to transform your pricing strategy and drive holiday success.

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The Perfume Shop announces winners of annual Love Perfume Awards

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest fragrance retailer is thrilled to reveal the recipients of its yearly Love Perfume Awards, an event honouring fragrances chosen by employees and the public throughout the UK to unveil their top scents of 2024.

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Asda ‘back to square one’ in search for new CEO

Retail Gazette

Asda is “back to square one” in its search for a new CEO, as headhunters struggle to encourage retail bosses to take over the position. Since tasking search firm Spencer Stuart to lead its search for a new boss, insiders have said the supermarket has approached “a whole conveyor belt of people who have turned it down,” The Telegraph reported.

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Boohoo bosses consider break-up of retailer

Retail Gazette

Boohoo bosses are considering splitting up the company following shareholder pressure to turnaround its fortunes. The Times reported that various shareholders have urged the board to spin off some of its top performing brands as it seeks to boost its share price, which has dropped more than 85% over the last five years. Insiders believe there is potential value in offloading or spinning off Karen Millen and Debenhams and selling young, fast fashion retailers such as PrettyLittleThing, Boohoo and

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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THG’s Lookfantastic opens first permanent store

Retail Gazette

Lookfantastic has opened the doors to its first-ever permanent store in Altrincham in Greater Manchester. The THG-owned online beauty retailer is building on the success of its popular events and pop-up shops with the permanent shop, which seeks to educate customers about the brands and products it sells. It stocks over 90 beauty brands including a number of exclusives such as Dermatologist-founded brand, Dr Loretta, Espa, Perricone MD, Jo Malone and Dr.

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AllSaints opens first standalone Egypt store

Retail Gazette

AllSaints has opened its first standalone store in Egypt at Cairo’s Mall of Arabia, one of the country’s largest shopping centres. The fashion retailer’s new 2,368 sq ft store, which is also its first in Africa, houses a broad range of AllSaints clothing, handbags, footwear and accessories, across both women’s and men’s ranges. The store has also been fitted out in line with AllSaints’ new store design concept, which first launched in Los Angeles last year and has been “very well rec