Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

France recently announced it would dedicate $216 million to helping Bordeaux winemakers destroy their excess inventory , even helping them to tear up vineyards and plant other crops. France’s Minister of Agriculture noted that market changes — namely widespread inflation and cost of living increases — had considerable impact on consumer spending, resulting in a market stagnation that kept the region’s wine cellars filled to the brim.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Over the past decade, the Cyber Week sales period, anchored by Black Friday, has become a bigger fixture on the retail calendar. It has brought forward the all-important holiday season, as retailers push for the first-mover advantage, discounting before their competitors in an effort to get an early lead. For the past few years, consumers have been more than willing to dip into their bursting savings accounts – thanks in large part to the pandemic – to spend on Black Friday.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

A new economic study suggests that middle class and working class families are experiencing the highest living standards across some of the most costly U.S. cities.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Children’s couture brand Tutu Du Monde has opened its first flagship location, in Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction. The store offers the brand’s celebrated collections including tutus, dresses, resortwear, and accessories crafted for young fashion enthusiasts. ­­The design of the flagship was based on the idea of a sparkling jewellery box, with the colour pink playing the prominent role against a backdrop of a neutral-coloured stone facade.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In the past year, apparel retailers such as Gap Inc. and Urban Outfitters battled an inventory surplus, forcing them to heavily discount items.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Luxury fashion retailer Oroton Group says its profit more than tripled on the back of higher sales and stricter cost and inventory management in FY23. The company booked a net profit of $8.2 million in the 12 months ended July 30, up 3.5 times from last year. This comes amid a 25 per cent growth in overall store sales, with same-store sales up by 12 per cent, attributed to investment in in-store experience, additional trading days, and a return to physical retail after the peak of the Covid-19

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Dockers is getting a facelift. The apparel brand known for popularising khakis and casual workwear in the late 80s and throughout the 90s has been undergoing a bit of a style and marketing revival in recent years. And now, the leadership team is ready to talk about it. Speaking with Inside Retail , Dockers CEO Natalie MacLennan explained that the brand, which is part of Levi Strauss & Co , underwent a restructure in 2020, which has given the business the focus – and resources – it needs to

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The FDA released a warning about how Seneca Foods Corporation, one of America's finest food processing companies, has recently issued a voluntary Thanksgiving recall.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Auckland Airport is thrilled to announce Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein will be bringing their international store experience to the $200-million-plus premium outlet shopping centre in Auckland. The two large stores will anchor the northern end of the centre with a total combined area of 1400sqm, which is the size of over three basketball courts. They will join other major retailers who have signed up to Manawa Bay, which include Converse & Hurley, Lorna Jane, Citrine & Co, and two br

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Uber Eats is advancing its business model beyond food service by announcing a partnership with Big Lots.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In a strategic move to redefine the retail landscape and foster community engagement, Singapore Land Group (SingLand) has embarked on a journey to transform West Mall, situated in the heart of Bukit Batok Central in Singapore. As part of the Asset Enhancement Initiative (AEI), this venture aims to breathe new life into the shopping experience, aligning seamlessly with the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s vision of creating inclusive and cherished public spaces.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The 2023 holiday shopping season is bringing some of the best discounts in recent years.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The digital product passport includes ownership certificates, which provide information about the bag’s production and craftsmanship. The digital product passport includes ownership certificates, which provide information about the bag’s production and craftsmanship. It also has origin and sustainability certifications of raw materials and packaging used for Di Bag.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

These Thanksgiving tips will help your Turkey meal be buttery smooth.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Bunnings’ chief customer officer Ryan Baker has worked at the hardware chain for more than 20 years. Here, he shares insights into the company’s evolution and culture, and his own career journey. Inside Retail : What has your career journey been like, and how has it shaped your approach to leadership and customer service? Ryan Baker: I started my career at a local supermarket chain in Queensland, which is where my love of retail began.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Airlines are increasingly leveraging technology and innovation to save time.

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Tokinomo

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Unlock the secrets of Point of Purchase (POP) displays in our comprehensive guide. From the basics to best practices, delve into everything you need to know about POP displays and how they impact the world of retail marketing.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Popeyes is back in the game with a fresh strategy to reignite the surprising success it experienced with its chicken sandwich launch in 2019.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Research commissioned by American Express Shop Small reveals the top 10 high streets for independent shops in the UK, shining a light on the nation’s small businesses that play such an important role in their local communities.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Renowned investor and business tycoon, Warren Buffett, has made significant charitable donations.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Advent calendars are big business in the world of retail. These days shoppers expect more than just a square of chocolate inside, with some spending hundreds on calendars that house everything from beauty products to toys and books behind their daily windows. Even pets have their own advent calendars. They produce bumper sales for retailers such as Harrods, Boots, and Net-a-Porter.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The Pop-Up Crisis event, a unique fusion of high-end fashion and charitable purpose, returns for its fourth year to London’s prestigious Savile Row. From December 5th to 14th, this event transforms a former police station into a hub of philanthropic activity. Spearheaded by Anda Rowland of renowned tailors Anderson & Sheppard and esteemed fashion editor Tom Stubbs, this event channels the allure of luxury fashion into a powerful force for good.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Primark is standing by its customers and price leadership, revealing it remains on track to deliver its promise to offer more sustainable affordable fashion to everyone. The retailer said the commitment that all its clothes will be made of recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030 is “well on track” After releasing its second Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report this week, showing how over the past 12 months Primark has now scaled up pilot programmes and projects, e

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! If you have a cheeky, fun and bold sense of sense of humour, you’ve probably sent or received a Jeffrey and Janice card – and it most likely made you giggle. What you may not know is that the hilarious scenes featured in these cards are set up and photographed by one woman, from the […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch!

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The former bosses of Wilko are set to be grilled by MPs next week following controversy around the retailer’s collapse earlier this year. The discount chain’s executives came under fire after it was revealed they paid out £77m in dividends to themselves and shareholders in the lead up to its administration. The ex-bosses are now set to appear before the Business and Trade select committee next Tuesday (November 28).

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Retail Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Brands and retailers must adapt their strategies to retain shopper loyalty amidst inflationary pressures.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa has been threatened with a contempt charge after being accused of “misleading” Parliament. Issa is facing the threat after he submitted evidence to the business and trade Committee that reportedly held inaccuracies, according to The Telegraph. An Asda spokesman claimed the incorrect information was given to the committee in “error” In a letter sent to the billionaire on 13th November, the committee’s chair Liam Byrne said: “I am disap

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iceland, the UK’s leader in frozen food, operating nearly 1,000 stores across the country, is set to cut CO2 emissions by more than 1,600 metric tonnes this year thanks to the introduction of cutting-edge, in-cab driver coaching technology, which combines live driver feedback with rewards to produce better driving.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Lidl has revealed the busiest times for shoppers to visit stores over Christmas and confirmed its shop opening times over the period. The retailer’s data from last year found the busiest times in store were around midday, with the highest levels of footfall between 12pm and 2pm. Conversely, the grocer found the quietest times were between 8am and 10am or from 6pm onwards.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

IAG Loyalty furthers its 12-year partnership with Bicester Village with a new way to collect with Card Linked Offers (CLO), making earning Avios even easier for customers Shoppers simply link their credit or debit cards to their British Airways Executive Club account to seamlessly earn rewards when they spend. Every £4 spent in store will earn 5 Avios, available across renowned luxury brands that include dunhill, Isabel Marant and Manolo Blahnik.

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