Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2024

With sustainability as the new industry gold standard and guiding principle, runway shows at Australian Fashion Week are starting to get a new look. In its third consecutive runway show at Australian Fashion Week, Anna Quan revealed its new partnership with Ebay Australia and styled archival pieces alongside the Resort ‘25 collection. “I think we have to acknowledge that every time we create a new thing, product or item, we are taking up resources and it comes at a cost,” Anna Quan’s designer an

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

Real Simple magazine will launch its first-ever shoppable issue in partnership with Pinterest on May 17. Under the theme “Best & Brightest,” the issue spotlights 120 products alongside QR codes that link each section of the magazine to corresponding Pinterest boards where users can buy the products they see. Products range across categories from ceramic cookware to wireless bras, washable rugs and more.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2024

Pizza Pan Group, trading as Pizza Hut Australia, has been fined $2.5 million for sending more than 10 million spam messages within four months. The company sent more than 5.9 million texts and emails to customers who either had not consented or had withdrawn their consent to receive marketing from January to May last year, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

Traditional shopping malls are poised for a dynamic transformation, presenting attractive real estate opportunities as more spaces become vacant and accessible. As architects and developers brainstorm fresh approaches to rejuvenate these properties, what’s certain is that they will look different than in the past. Shopping malls, usually situated in prime locations with good accessibility, are valuable real estate assets that have the potential to be hubs of social interaction and local engageme

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2024

Grill’d is ramping up its franchise growth with its three-part internal recruitment program. In its 20th year it is also boosting its external franchise recruitment after a period of corporate store growth. The burger chain of 170 stores has 10 franchisees and a goal of franchising 30 per cent of the restaurants. Grill’d founder and CEO Simon Crowe (pictured above) told our sister publication Franchise Executives : “We have a genuine desire to build our own internal pathway, and we are excited t

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

FAO Schwarz , the iconic New York City toy store, has opened its first location in Paris, on the fifth floor of the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann department store. The Parisian department store welcomes 37 million tourists a year, in addition to locals, giving FAO Schwarz a large base for its high-quality toys, demonstrations and entertainment offerings. “Our mission at FAO Schwarz is to inspire awe and wonder around every corner of the store, and we’re excited to bring that sam

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has warned the Container Store that it is at risk of being delisted because its average closing stock price dropped below $1.00 over the last 30 trading days. The Container Store said in a statement it is considering solutions to regain compliance, including a reverse stock split to reduce the number of outstanding shares and increase the price per share.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2024

Collaboration has long been at the heart of the fashion industry – with creative forces frequently teaming up to design something new and generate further brand heat. Australian label Ena Pelly is not shy of a shared garment label and has been regularly teaming up with industry tastemakers and fashion influencers to bring consumers collections with a fresh take.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

The new Miniso IP Collection store at American Dream mall. (Image courtesy Miniso) Image courtesy Miniso The Penpen Inflatable from Miniso’s MINI Family Collection welcoming people at American Dream mall’s atrium. (Image courtesy Miniso) Sanrio blind box display at front of Miniso American Dream. (Photo: Retail TouchPoints) One of two Sanrio feature walls at Miniso American Dream.

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2024

Recently, a scary video emerged online, capturing the terrifying moment for all involved as a Delta Air Lines plane burst into flames upon landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

In honor of Armed Forces Day, the Home Depot has launched a new Military Moving hub featuring information and discounts tailored to the hundreds of thousands of active-duty military families that relocate every year. Military families relocate every two to three years on average, with military retirees relocating six or more times over the course of their military career.

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2024

Threads, Meta's latest social network, is beginning its independent fact-checking program after relying on Instagram and Facebook's network for some time.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

AI’s potential to revolutionize workflows and drive growth offers small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) a compelling opportunity to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. However, as SMBs increasingly explore AI tools and solutions for their operations and marketing efforts, the need for cautious exploration is paramount. Amidst the availability of free or low-cost options, SMBs must navigate potential risks thoughtfully to safeguard their interests, protect consumer privacy and

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2024

ALDI has issued a recall of four types of cream cheese over a potential salmonella risk.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

Expedia Group has unveiled a series of new products and services designed to make travel planning stress free. At the company’s annual Explore conference, Expedia partners got an inside scoop on more than 40 new offerings, including its new travel media network , a shoppable storefront for content creators and new AI-powered solutions. The new travel media network is a result of Expedia’s more than two decades of experience under its Media Solutions division.

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2024

The days of patrons refilling their own cups will be over by 2032.

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Tokinomo

MAY 15, 2024

Finding the right retail assortment feels like striking gold. From corner convenience stores to e-commerce titans like Amazon, everyone's on the hunt for that winning combination of products that'll have customers coming back for more. Whether it's stocking up on a little bit of everything or catering to a specific niche, getting your assortment strategy spot-on can make all the difference between booming sales and empty aisles.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2024

Esprit Europe GmbH and six other German companies of the fashion group will file for insolvency under self-administration on Wednesday, the company said, as Hong Kong-listed apparel group Esprit Holdings seeks to restructure its European business. This is the second insolvency procedure within four years for Esprit, which had laid off around a third of its workforce and closed 100 branches during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, there's a new contender stealing the spotlight: multimodal AI.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2024

Canada Goose has named renowned French designer Haider Ackermann as its first-ever creative director. Ackermann will remain in Paris and work alongside Canada Goose chairman and CEO Dani Reiss. “When it comes to the marriage of craftsmanship and beauty, there’s no one more fitting than Haider Ackermann,” said Reiss. “He intuitively understands Canada Goose as a brand apart from all others and that authenticity, craftsmanship, and performance are the cornerstones of our brand.&#

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing two self-driving vehicle companies after incidents where their cars acted unpredictably, breaching traffic safety rules or getting into accidents.

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Retail Gazette

MAY 15, 2024

M&S is collaborating with a recycling technology firm to track the journey of its drinks bottles, cartons, and other plastic packaging. The Polytag system applies an invisible tag onto containers, which can be detected by electronic readers at recycling centers. Items with these tags will start appearing on the retailer’s shelves within the next three months, the Guardian reports.

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2024

Pizza Hut, renowned for its delectable pizzas, is now venturing into new culinary territory with the introduction of the Cheeseburger Melt.

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Retail Gazette

MAY 15, 2024

Lidl has revamped its loyalty scheme, introducing new weekly rotating discounts for members on a selection of products. The new Lidl Plus Offers stand alongside the German discounter’s existing ‘coupons’ that give shoppers personalised discounts on a regularly changing selection of products tailored for them. The Grocer reports that unlike the coupons, the Lidl Plus Offers are not personalised but simply exclusive additional discounts available to all loyalty scheme members.

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2024

Red Lobster's post-pandemic struggles continue.

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Retail Gazette

MAY 15, 2024

Ebay has launched a new ‘resell on eBay’ feature, allowing users to list their clothing online with “just a few clicks of a button” The marketplace giant said the feature has been designed to transform the way consumers can resell their pre-loved fashion items and deliver brands a new way to participate in the circular fashion economy. The feature will be built into Certilogo’s Secure by Design digital ID, accessible by scanning a connected product’s smart label.

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Shopping Center

MAY 15, 2024

Riverside, Calif. — Gantry has secured a $17 million loan for the refinancing of Magnolia Towne Center, a retail center located in Riverside. Tenants at the property, which totals 133,000 square… The post Gantry Secures $17 Million Refinancing for Magnolia Towne Center in Southern California appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Gazette

MAY 15, 2024

Natura & Co confirmed it is exploring a “potential separation” of its Avon brand after reporting widening losses for another consecutive quarter. Net losses for the former Body Shop owner widened 43.3% to £143.6m (BRL934.9m) in the first quarter, compared to the £100m (BRL652m) loss the year before. Sales dropped 5.7% to £937.73m (BRL6.1bn), which it attributed to a tough quarter for beauty brand Avon.

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Miller Zell

MAY 15, 2024

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2024

The dating app is in hot water for its newest ad campaign.

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