Fri.Nov 24, 2023

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Delayed Launch of Nvidia’s H20 AI Chip Could Shift Market Dynamics in China

Retail Wire

In a twist of events, Nvidia, a leading manufacturer of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, has informed its Chinese client base about the delay in the release of its latest AI chip, the H20, until early next year.

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TKMaxx opens new store at Braehead Centre

Retail Focus

Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that TKMaxx opens the doors to its new store, just in time for the festive season. The new 27,000 sq ft store will offer customers much-loved brands and designer labels at affordable prices – with the retailer’s clothing, accessories, homeware and beauty offers stocked.

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5 Common Holiday Scams To Be Aware of During the Holidays

Retail Wire

Avoid these holiday scams and enjoy your 2023 shopping season.

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Are you serious about safety? Contact Dorotape now for all your fire-certified materials

Retail Focus

The use of fire-certified materials is more than just a tick box, they can, and do, save lives and they’re there for that very reason. It’s a duty of care and it’s an area that we here at Dorotape take very seriously. Background. The use of non-fire-retardant materials in recent times has brought into sharp focus the continued need for all industries to ensure the right fire-certified materials are used.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Black Friday Is No Longer What It Used To Be

Retail Wire

Will Black Friday eventually become meaningless?

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Driza-Bone marks 125 years with limited-edition 1898 collection

Inside Retail

Water-proof coat and apparel brand Driza-Bone has introduced the 1898 Limited Edition Collection as part of the celebration of its 125th anniversary. The collection features a curated range of the brand’s most famous oilskin styles – the Short Rider Coat, the Lumberjack Jacket and the Jumbuck Vest, in new limited-edition colours with 1898 commemorative details.

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Lidl unveils Christmas jumper rental service with By Rotation

Retail Gazette

Lidl has launched a Christmas jumper rental service for shoppers, with profits being donated to the NSPCC. Customers can rent a sweater for £2 per day via the fashion rental app By Rotation, with the scheme running until 31st December. The rental collection contains all of the German discounter’s jumpers sold between 2020 to 2023, as well as three limited edition sweaters designed in collaboration with slow-fashion specialist Lydia Bolton.

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The Landscape of Thanksgiving Travel for Remote Workers

Retail Wire

In a trend that's shaking up the holiday season, Americans are making the most of a longer Thanksgiving travel window, especially remote workers.

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Chongqing's hidden factories inform interiors of Harmay beauty store

Dezeen

Conveyor belts and cog-like display stands appear within this beauty store in Chongqing , China, designed by AIM Architecture , which takes cues from the city's underground network of factories. Harmay is located at the heart of Chongqing inside a former shopping mall, with its entrance set below street level. A skylight punctures the ceiling of Harmay's Chongqing store "The store is located underneath a large plaza with a multitude of steps going down into it," explained Shanghai practice AIM A

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4 Day Work Week Cut Down to 3 by Bill Gates’ Prediction

Retail Wire

Ready to work full-time for 3 days instead of a 4 day work week?

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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atria Watford Welcomes New Retailers

365 Retail

atria Watford, a prominent retail and leisure destination in the UK, managed by Global Mutual, has expanded its retail offerings with a series of new store openings. This development diversifies the shopping experience for visitors, with a range of new brands arriving at the centre. ProCook , a well-known kitchenware brand, has recently opened a new store in Atria Watford’s lower mall.

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Amazon Workers Strike and Protest Across Europe

Retail Wire

Amazon workers strike and make their demands known across Europe.

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UK shoppers predicted to buy fewer Black Friday deals

Retail Gazette

UK shoppers are forecast to buy fewer goods during Black Friday sales this year as the cost-of-living crisis hits spending. Customers are predicted to spend slightly more than last year, however, this is driven by inflation as they will buy fewer items, according to data from GlobalData for Vouchercodes. Shoppers are forecast to spend nearly £8.7bn between Friday morning and Monday night.

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Experts Explain How to Store Your Thanksgiving Leftovers Safely

Retail Wire

Give thanks for safe Thanksgiving leftovers.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Boots offloads £4.8bn pension scheme ahead of fresh sale bid

Retail Gazette

Boots has struck a £4.8bn deal with Legal & General in which liabilities for its pension scheme will be switched to the insurance firm. The buy-in insures all 53,000 members in the Boots Pension Scheme, making it the largest single transaction of its kind. The new deal is said to be a precursor to owner Walgreens Boots Alliance reinitiating a sale of Boots after its abandoned process last year.

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The Impact of Small Businesses on the U.S. Economy

Retail Wire

Small Business Saturday is not to be taken lightly.

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Amazon workers begin Black Friday strikes across the UK

Retail Gazette

Amazon workers have started a series of Black Friday strikes and demonstrations across the UK, Europe and USA, during its biggest ever day of action. Over 1,000 UK workers at the retail giant’s Coventry warehouse will down tools in the 28th day of action over a pay dispute. The Coventry fulfilment centre is one of the busiest in the ecommerce giant’s UK operations.

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Holiday Marketing: 10 Tips To Drive Sales in 2023

Shopify

Boost revenue this festive season with our top 10 holiday marketing strategies for 2023. Improve engagement, drive sales, and create memorable brand experiences.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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Aldi vs Thatchers High Court battle over ‘copycat’ cider begins with judge invited for ‘taste test’

Retail Gazette

Aldi is facing a lawsuit from cider maker Thatchers for infringing the trade mark of its cloudy lemon cider ‘, alleging that the German discount grocer’s Taurus brand “copycatted” its product. The firm accused Aldi of gaining an “unfair advantage” by copying the product Thatchers released back in February 2020 “in both taste and appearance” As the High Court trial in London began this week, Judge Melissa Clarke, who is overseeing the case, was invi

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TK Maxx Launches New Store at Braehead

365 Retail

Braehead has recently expanded its retail offerings with the opening of a new TK Maxx store. The property, managed by Global Mutual and owned by SGS, welcomes this addition as part of its ongoing development. The newly opened TK Maxx store, covering 27,000 square feet, is set to provide shoppers with a range of affordable brands and designer labels.

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John Lewis launches health clinics inside stores

Retail Gazette

John Lewis is set to partner with Randox Health to launch clinics inside its stores, as it aims to attract more footfall. The clinics will provide full-body health checks, including tests for hormone imbalances, vitamin deficiencies and key health concerns, as well as other services. Appointments at Randox Health’s first clinic will begin in John Lewis’s High Wycombe store, starting on 18 December.

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Poundland Announces 7 Additional Former Wilko Store Openings Before Christmas

365 Retail

Poundland has announced the reopening of seven additional former Wilko stores before Christmas. This move increases the total number of former Wilko stores transitioning to Poundland to 63, underscoring the retailer’s dynamic expansion strategy. As part of its largest growth plan in history, Poundland aims to add around 1 million square feet of new space and open 86 stores within a three-month period.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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In pictures: HMV reopens Oxford Street flagship

Retail Gazette

HMV has reopened the doors to its Oxford Street flagship today after a four-year absence. Spanning across three floors, the 10,500 sq ft space houses the music retailer’s extensive vinyl, CD, DVD and pop culture merchandise ranges. The store, which stocks over 35,000 products, also includes a performance space on the first floor, playing host to exclusive performances.

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JD Sports Expands UK Presence with New Store Openings and Recent Launch in Edmonton Green

365 Retail

JD is set to upscale its presence in the UK this weekend. This expansion includes the opening of bigger and better stores in Altrincham, Paisley, and Dover, following on the heels of last week’s unveiling of an expansive new store in Edmonton Green. Reinforcing its status as a key player in the UK’s trainer and sports fashion retail market, JD is committed to ensuring that shoppers across the UK have access to their favourite brands, including Nike, Adidas, The North Face, and Under

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Intimissimi opens new Covent Garden store

Retail Gazette

Intimissimi is set to open its eight store within London at 23 Long Acre, in Covent Garden. The new store will house the Italian retailer’s latest Autumn/Winter lingerie, pyjamas, and knitwear collections. In the new location, customers will also be able to shop its popular Jennifer Lopez x Intimissimi Capsule Collection “This Is Me…Now”, created by the American singer in collaboration with the brand.

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Cancer Research UK partners with the Retail Trust to provide all shop staff and volunteers with free wellbeing support

A1 Retail

Cancer Research UK has started working with the Retail Trust to support the wellbeing of the thousands of volunteers and staff members at its 550+ UK shops. The new partnership will give Cancer Research UK’s 2,000 shop workers and 11,000 volunteers across the country access to personalised support from the Retail Trust. This includes counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy for themselves or under-18s in their care, as well as exclusive discounts and rewards.

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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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M&S’s 12 days of Sparks returns ‘bigger and better’ with £10k up for grabs

Retail Gazette

M&S’ 12 Days of Sparks digital advent calendar has returned for 2023, dubbed “bigger and better than before” after the success of last year’s campaign. Kicking off next month, 17 million Sparks customers will be able to access festive treats on the department store retailer ‘s app and online. The daily rewards include a mix of free treats including Prosecco, Panettone and Percy Pigs, as well as a host of personalized offers such as discounts on expert quality wine, flowers, PJs and mor

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Iconic I am Döner brings artisan kebabs to London

A1 Retail

I am Döner is bringing its award-winning kebabs to London’s Camden High Street from the 1 st December. For the first customers to visit the restaurant on Friday 1 st December there will be the opportunity to win: £150 cash voucher for first in the queue Second and third place in the queue will retrospectively win £100 & £50 voucher Then first 100 people through the door will receive an instant win scratch card with up to 40 percent off their next order The new I am Döner, (Chal

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Poundland to open seven ex-Wilko stores before Christmas

Retail Gazette

Poundland is set to open seven more stores inside former Wilko units before Christmas. The discount retailer’s next batch of openings brings the total number of Wilko-to-Poundland conversions to 64 out of the 71 leases it acquired following the chain’s collapse. The seven converted units will also be joined by 22 new and relocated Poundland stores that will be opened across three consecutive Saturdays starting this weekend.

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TKMaxx opens new store at Braehead Centre

A1 Retail

Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that TKMaxx opens the doors to its new store, just in time for the festive season. The new 27,000 sq ft store will offer customers much-loved brands and designer labels at affordable prices – with the retailer’s clothing, accessories, homeware and beauty offers stocked.

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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.