Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Small Pet Select has launched what it claims to be the most environmentally friendly cat litter on the market, made from hemp.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Since 2001, Ghd Australia has continuously innovated in the haircare space. In 2008, the British company brought its innovation team in-house to remain at the forefront of the highly competitive industry. Here, Ludovic Dellazzeri, managing director of Ghd Australia , discusses the secret to customer satisfaction and whether or not the brand plans to establish a direct-to-consumer bricks-and-mortar offering in pursuit of delivering an impeccable customer journey.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Dunkin' has never offered a value meal before.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Sustainability, or the capacity for people to positively coexist with the planet, is often said to have three pillars: social, economic and environmental. This definition recognizes that true environmental sustainability cannot be attained without addressing the health of the systems surrounding it. As an economics major in college, I learned that our economy comes down to people’s behavior.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Popeyes is coming to the Emerald Isle.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Michael Hill International’s revenue rose 4.2 per cent to A$644.9 million in the last fiscal year, thanks to better performance in its Australia and Canada markets. Australia retail segment revenue grew 10.3 per cent to A$359.1 million while Canada retail segment revenue rose 0.6 per cent to C$157.1 million. New Zealand retail segment revenue declined 11.8 per cent to NZ$114.8 million.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Alison Covington is the founder and managing director of Good360 Australia. Here, she discusses how she went from driving the bus industry to “tackling tricky issues in the retail sector” to fight waste. Inside Retail : What does Good360 Australia do? Alison Covington: At Good360 Australia, we work with retailers, brands and manufacturers as a connector for those donating goods to help people in need.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

At the 3rd World Power Battery Conference held in Yibin City, Sichuan Province, Kaiyi Auto unveiled its latest international models, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In today’s digital age, Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising is crucial for businesses aiming to boost their online presence and drive targeted traffic. This article discusses the importance of PPC, how to select the best Pay Per Click advertising company , and why Paramount Digital is considered the top choice in the UK. What is Pay Per Click Advertising?

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The company is helping to ensure these high-performance students fuel up properly.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Gymshark is set to open its first permanent store outside the UK this year inside UAE’s Dubai Mall. It will be the gymwear giant’s third store, following the opening of its flagship on London’s Regent Street in October 2022, and its recent launch in the city’s Westfield Stratford City this summer. The new store will open towards the end of 2024 on the ground floor of Dubai Mall – the second-largest mall in the world by total land area, welcoming over 54m shoppers through

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop has ceased selling cigarettes at its 350 locations.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Mountain Warehouse has rescued US-based retailer Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) for £7.6m ($10m) as it looks to expand its footprint stateside. The outdoor retailer will pay £3.8m ($5m) for the EMS brand, website and seven profitable stores, as well as another £3.8m for its other assets. The agreement will save more than 100 jobs at EMS, which filed for Chapter 11 protection – the US equivalent of an administration – on 18 June.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The LEGO Group is adding buzz to its LEGO DREAMZzz™ series, specifically the upcoming final ten episodes of Season Two, by promoting the notion of how children can develop "dream crafting" skills.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has upped its stake in Boohoo to more than 26% as it continues to build on its “strategic investment” into the fashion retailer. The retail giant – which is the largest shareholder in the online business – increased its holdings from 25.02% to 26.19% on Monday (2 September). The Sports Direct owner has been steadily building its holding in Boohoo since it first made a “strategic investment” in June 2023.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Taco Bell has announced that some of its underperforming locations will no longer be serving breakfast.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is being called to approve plans by M&S to scrap its Oxford Street flagship. Rayner is currently reviewing the controversial proposals, which were previously blocked by the Conservatives, This is Money reported. The food and fashion giant wants to demolish its flagship site near Marble Arch, London, to build a bigger ten-storey retail and office block in its place.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

High-end cable developer Silkland has launched the industry’s first 16K VESA-certified USB-C to DisplayPort 2.1 cable, now available on Amazon.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

schuh has announced the introduction of single shoe purchases across all its stores. schuh want as many people as possible to be able to visit its stores and for customers to feel confident and valued. From Friday 30th August, customers who require only one shoe due to a limb difference or disability will be able to purchase a single shoe in-store. The single shoe will be taken from a new pair, and a 50 percent discount will be applied.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Kurt Geiger boss Neil Clifford has warned the loss of tax-free shopping for tourists is having a “massively negative effect” on UK spending. The retail boss argued tourists had been visiting other countries in Europe to do their shopping since the scheme was scrapped in 2021, The Times reported. Clifford said: “International tourists, whether it be Middle Eastern or American travellers, are spending less time in London. “If you go to Milan or Paris or Madrid — my team and I are in th

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Top Drawer remains UK Retail’s go-to design-led trade show and this season’s event is set to be the biggest and busiest Autumn edition in years. From the 8 th – 10 th September, Olympia London will be transformed into a haven for professional buyers to explore unmissable brands and on-trend products from over 500 exhibitors, helping them future-proof their new season collections.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Police chiefs have insisted that a new centralised police unit established this year is beginning to “turn the tide” against prolific shoplifters used by gangs. The Operation Opal group, which gathers crime reports, CCTV and other evidence from the 43 police forces across England and Wales has found 152 prolific shoplifters involved in organised retail crime within the initial three months of its operation, The Times reported.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Helping to bring some of the 225 million unused items of childrenswear stored in UK homes back into circulation, thelittleloop, the UK’s childrenswear rental company, is now offering a second-hand clothing market. This new service provides a one-stop shop for quality, pre-loved children’s clothing, both online at thelittleloop.com and in-store at John Lewis’s flagship location on London’s Oxford Street.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The hot weather last month provided a small boost to August’s retail sales, despite the cost of living crisis still weighing heavily on consumer spend. The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show total sales rose 1% last month, against a growth of 4.1% in August 2023. This is below the 12-month average growth of 1.2%. Food sales rose 2.9% year on year over the three months to August, against a growth of 8.2% in August 2023 and below the 12-month average of 5.0%.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The LEGO Group has announced plans to open a new store in Bristol, marking the city’s second LEGO location. The new store, situated at Cribbs Mall , will span 178 square metres and is located adjacent to Polestar and H&M. This new venue promises to deliver an unforgettable shopping experience, featuring immersive activities, expert guidance from Brick Specialists, and exclusive in-store offerings.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Tesco’s in-house F&F clothing label has launched its first homeware brand, F&F Home. The new range includes over 1000 lines across home dining, glassware, rugs and footstools, bedding, soft furnishings, and decorative accessories. The supermarket said the new brand had been developed in response to the idea that many now see their home style as an extension of their fashion style, with shoppers spending more time curating their home space each season.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As the new school year approaches, BEAR, the leading Kids’ Fruit Snacking brand, is set to help retailers large and small boost sales with its delicious range of healthy, real fruit snacks, that are perfect for lunchboxes.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Aldi is in talks with the government over planning reform in a bid to speed up its new store openings. The discounter is offering investment to tackle “under-resourcing” across local authorities, which is currently leading the planning application process to take more than a year, The Grocer reported. Aldi UK’s national real estate director George Brown said he had visited No 10 last week in a LinkedIn post.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Represent has launched its first-ever 247 retail space within Harrods. The new space, located on the 2nd floor of the store’s performance hall, spans just under 500 square feet and is surrounded by a curated selection of premium sportswear brands. This pop-up will be available until the end of the year, offering Harrods’ quality-conscious and performance-focused consumers a range of 247 apparel.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Mango has extended its online business to 12 new markets and promoted Marlies Hersbach as its new ecommerce executive director. The Spanish fashion retailer said Hersbach will be responsible for developing, leading and executing the company’s online business strategy, reporting to Elena Carasso, online and customer director and member of the steering committee.

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