Wed.Jul 17, 2024

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Property Management: The Influence of Improved Teamwork

Retail Focus

The potency and power of teamwork are today vital success factors in the dynamic field of property management. It is more crucial than ever for teams inside the property management industry cooperate productively as property operations get more complicated and client expectations rise. This synergy not only enhances operational efficiency but also significantly improves service delivery within CIM property management , ensuring that properties are managed to the highest standards.

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Walmart Canada Debuts No-Emissions Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart Canada has taken another step on its journey toward operating a 100% alternatively powered truck fleet with the introduction of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric semi-truck. The Nikola Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Class 8 tractor, which is already on the roads in Mississauga, Ontario, has a range of approximately 800 kilometers (just under 500 miles) and, on average, can avoid 97 metric tons of CO2 tailpipe emissions annually, according to the manufacturer.

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Microsoft Fires a DEI Team, Team Lead Claims Diversity Is ‘No Longer Business Critical’

Retail Wire

An email from a Microsoft team lead has gone viral.

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Whole Foods Expands Food Waste Reduction Efforts with New App Integration

Retail TouchPoints

Whole Foods Market has announced a nationwide partnership with Too Good To Go , a marketplace dedicated to finding distribution channels for surplus food. Whole Foods customers can now purchase “surprise bags” of surplus food items from more than 450 stores across the U.S. through the Too Good to Go app. The partnership will help Whole Foods reach its goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030.

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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.

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In-N-Out Burger Proposed Expansion: What We Know

Retail Wire

In-N-Out Burger has announced plans to expand to several locations throughout the United States.

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Crocs and Mosaic Brands settle lawsuit over copyright allegation

Inside Retail

Crocs and Mosaic Brands have settled their lawsuit after the former alleged that several moulded foam shoes of Mosaic violated its intellectual property. Crocs filed the case in late 2021 after discovering Mosaic was selling footwear that was similar to its Classic Clog shoes. The company said it has been selling the Classic Clog in more than 85 countries and owns trademark registrations covering the iconic shape and design in over 30 countries, including Australia.

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Essilor Luxottica to buy Supreme for $2.2 billion

Inside Retail

European eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has purchased the streetwear brand Supreme from VF Corporation (VFC) for US$1.5 billion (A$2.2 billion). Originally acquired by the company for $2.1 billion in 2020, according to The Business of Fashion VFC will offload Supreme at a significant discount due to declining sales and interest in streetwear. The brand generated revenues of $523.1 million last year, down from $561.5 million in 2022.

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Roku, Walgreens and the Future of CTV: Shoppable Ad Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens Advertising Group (WAG) is making good use of one of its most valuable assets: a treasure trove of first-party data from the broader organization. As the official retail media network for the drugstore chain, WAG makes all decisions, and designs its core offerings, based on customer insights. “Everything we do really starts with insights,” explained Katie Vogt, Senior Director of Client Success at WAG during a session at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo this past June.

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Country Road MD Elle Roseby to depart after six years

Inside Retail

Elle Roseby has stepped down as MD of Country Road and Trenery to pursue other opportunities. “After six years with Country Road Group, Elle Roseby has resigned to explore other opportunities,” a Country Road Group spokesperson told Inside Retail. “During her tenure, she has focused on building enduring partnerships with our suppliers, established our presence as a market-leading brand, and built our credentials as an industry leader in sustainability.

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Elon Musk Announces SpaceX and X Will Move to Texas

Retail Wire

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and X will move their headquarters from California to Texas.

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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.

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Five Key Challenges for Food Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

The last few years have included incredible highs and the deepest of lows for food retailers, from finding workers during the pandemic to tackling widespread supply chain disruptions and rising costs. Organizations have been forced to navigate increased competition, accelerate digital transformation initiatives and adapt to changes in consumer preferences and behaviors.

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Spirit Airlines Struggles To Gain Momentum

Retail Wire

Spirit Airlines forecasts a wider quarterly loss due to revenue falling short of expectations, projecting an adjusted loss of $160 to $173 million for the quarter ending June 30.

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Piccolo Me parent plans 100 stores for Sol Bowl acquisition

Inside Retail

Piccolo Me parent company FABE (Food and Beverage Enterprises) has added Sydney-based Sol Bowl to its portfolio of food brands. FABE has big goals for its newest addition: 100 stores, international expansion and co-branding with Piccolo Me. There are another five Sol Bowl sites planned for New South Wales and ACT before FABE takes the brand interstate.

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The Body Shop to be Sold to Investment Consortium

Retail TouchPoints

Administrators of The Body Shop have entered into an “exclusivity agreement” for the sale of the company to a consortium led by asset manager Auréa Group , with a management team to be led by the former CEO of British fragrance brand Molton Brown , Charles Denton. Following a due diligence period, the purchasers’ plan is to complete the deal in the coming weeks, according to a joint statement from both parties.

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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.

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Georges Elhedery Appointed as CEO for HSBC Group Starting This September

Retail Wire

HSBC has named Georges Elhedery as its new group chief executive officer, with his tenure commencing on Sept. 2.

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The business of Full Bums: Meet the Aussie brand back from Miami Swim Week

Inside Retail

At the forefront of a growing movement in swimwear fashion is the Australian swimwear brand Full Bums. Founder Ashya McDonald has captured the essence of inclusivity and comfort through her brand Full Bums, which creates swimwear for women with a full bum coverage. Following her debut at Miami Swim Week this year, McDonald is primed to drive her mission of providing stylish swimwear with full coverage to the mass market.

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Five Below CEO To Step Down

Retail Wire

Joel Anderson will be replaced, effective immediately.

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Champs Taps Top Athletes to Help Customers ‘Excel in the Sport of Life’

Retail TouchPoints

Champs Sports , a subsidiary of Foot Locker , has unveiled a new brand positioning — “Sport For Life” — to mark “a new era” for the brand and celebrate the connection between sports and everyday life. Inspired by consumer insights, the Sport For Life brand platform aims to capture the resilience, determination and camaraderie that sports instill, as well as how lessons learned from sports equip us to navigate life’s challenges and triumphs.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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The Mirage Casino in Las Vegas Officially Closes

Retail Wire

The legendary Las Vegas resort will make way for a new hotel in the same spot.

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Gelatissimo opens 50th Australian store, plans US growth

Inside Retail

Gelatissimo has opened its 50th Australian store at Broadbeach in Queensland, 22 years after the brand launched in Sydney. The gelato chain has another six stores in the pipeline to open across the country in 2024, and plans to maintain this trajectory for the next five years. Gelatissimo’s strategic growth plan includes expanding into Perth and regional Australia, as well as other cities and coastal towns.

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Amazon Prime Day Increases Amount of Worker Injuries

Retail Wire

A Senate probe found that Amazon's Prime Day significantly contributed to worker injuries.

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Whole Foods Announces Second Small-Format NYC Location: Hell’s Kitchen

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon -owned Whole Foods Market celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first New York City store by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell and announcing the location of its second small-format store planned for the city. The 2004 opening of the Columbus Circle Whole Foods flagship store marked a major step in the company’s expansion into New York; now the retailer has 17 locations and 5,000 team members in the city.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Celeste Barber launches makeup brand Booie Beauty

Inside Retail

Comedian Celeste Barber has partnered with PE Nation co-founder Claire Greaves to launch a new makeup brand, Booie Beauty. Booie Beauty offers a five-piece makeup collection, consisting of Bloody Delicious illuminator moisturiser for $39; Bam! Bam! Bam! lip, eye and cheek tint for $22; You’re Welcome mascara for $31; Bring Back the Bush eyebrow gel tint for $21; and Where the Hell is My lip balm for $28. “I’ve built my career on exposing b t, and to have ownership over this venture m

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The Perfume Shop improves customer journeys while driving profitability in partnership with Scurri

Retail Focus

Specialist fragrance retailer, The Perfume Shop (TPS), has seen “out on time” shipment rates across the UK and Ireland hit 99.2% and has also implemented “ship from store” following the appointment of Scurri as its delivery management partner. Highly regarded as a market leader of omnichannel retail, TPS is the UK’s largest specialist fragrance retailer with 209 stores in UK&I as well as an industry-leading ecommerce offering.

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VIDEO: Sheet Society’s Hayley Worley talks e-commerce growth and what’s next

Inside Retail

“The decision to start my own business was an easy one, and that’s probably due to my personality type,” Hayley Worley, the founder and CEO of omnichannel bedding brand Sheet Society, told Inside Retail in a recent video interview. “I’m really one to jump off and be like, how did I get here? How am I going to get down? I’ve really enjoyed it.

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Personalised, product-specific promotions are twice as likely to convert UK shoppers compared to general sale discounts

Retail Focus

While discount codes top UK consumers preferred promotions, offers that are personalised and tailored to a specific product a consumer has viewed are almost twice as likely to prompt a sale compared to general ‘range-wide’ discounts, according to the latest data from Wunderkind , based on a survey of over 1,500 shoppers. Original research by AI-driven performance marketing solution Wunderkind, published in its 2024 Consumer Insights Report , revealed that demand for personalised promotions remai

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Create SEO-Friendly Content to Boost Traffic & Engagement

Creating SEO-friendly content is key to improving your website’s visibility and attracting more visitors. This guide walks you through best practices for writing optimized content, including keyword placement, proper formatting, and engaging writing techniques. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, landing pages, or product descriptions, these proven SEO strategies will help your content rank higher and keep readers engaged.

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Domino’s culls Japan, France store networks after review

Inside Retail

Australia’s Domino’s Pizza Enterprises said on Wednesday it expects store growth to be flat to slightly positive in its current fiscal year, and decided to close up to 80 low-volume stores in Japan and 10-20 stores in France. Domino’s Japan had opened over 400 stores between financial years 2020-2023, which resulted in a number of “immature stores” Moreover, higher media costs and lower advertising funds led the company to undertake a review of its store locations.

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US online retail sales to reach $1.2 trillion this year: report

Retail Dive

E-commerce is “maturing” and returning to “pre-pandemic normalcy” as it continues to capture market share, according to FTI Consulting.

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Decathlon Singapore ramps up expansion plan for click-and-collect stores

Inside Retail

After opening its first global duty-free popup at Singapore’s Changi Airport last month, Decathlon has recently unveiled its strategic plan to expand to 37 “2-hour Click & Collect” locations islandwide by 2026. “Singapore is a living lab, allowing Decathlon to test a network of physical touchpoints in a very densely populated environment,” Stephan Veyret, CEO of Decathlon Singapore, told Inside Retail.

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Gold Prices Continue To Reach New Highs

Retail Wire

Gold prices reached new record highs as of Wednesday, rising 0.2% to $2,462.85 per ounce after hitting a high of $2,482.29 earlier in the trading session.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.