Retail Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

Popeyes has entered the fast-food wars with its latest promotion.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

The fate of retail performance for the second half of 2024 is anything but certain. Despite expectations that inflation, subsequent rate hikes and the lingering effects of the pandemic would negatively impact spending, consumption rates have remained surprisingly high. This counterintuitive trend has sparked debate among economists, analysts and retail executives about the sustainability of current spending patterns.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

Seven & I Holdings, owner of convenience store chain 7-Eleven, has received a preliminary takeover offer from Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, parent of Circle K. The Japanese company has formed a special committee to review the proposal. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that the talks are “at a very early stage”.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ikea has embarked on the latest phase of drone adoption by rolling out an upgraded AI-powered system that will allow the drones to work efficiently alongside human workers in distribution centers. By integrating this new system into fulfillment spaces, Ikea’s operations will “run continuously,” the company shared in an announcement. Ikea initially adopted drone technology in 2021 when it partnered with AI and robotics company Verity to develop an autonomous drone solution for warehouses.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

Both a soft drink and cookie will combine the tastes of Coca-Cola and OREO's iconic flavors for a limited time.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

Retail Food Group swung to a net profit of $5.8 million amid an expanding network of store outlets during the past fiscal year. The company’s revenue increased 9.7 per cent to $132 million while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) surged 611.3 per cent to $211.7 million. During the year, the company opened 92 additional outlets, alongside completing 131 franchise renewals and 43 refurbishments.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

Indiana Jones, played by mega-movie star Harrison Ford, is perhaps one of the most beloved characters in modern film history. So when Lucasfilm was preparing to release the fifth and final film in the character’s hit series, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny , the studio focused on making a big splash. Lucasfilm and one of its tried-and-true partners, BoxLunch , launched an omnichannel campaign timed for the release of the fandom merch and gift retailer’s Indiana Jones-themed collection.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

Dymocks Group has named Alison Evans as CEO of stationery retailer Milligram and its wholesale counterpart Telegram Co, effective September 19, succeeding co-founder Scott Druce. Currently, Evans serves as head of omnichannel retail at Milligram and Telegram Co. “Her strategic vision and impression background will be invaluable as we move forward.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

General Motors (GM) has announced restructuring plans that will severely affect its tech campus in Detroit along with a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three of its assembly plants.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

Becoming a billion-dollar business is no easy feat , just ask Kylie Jenner or Rhianna. However, Temple & Webster plans to join the club by investing in technology to scale and gain a competitive advantage. The Australian online furniture retailer is proof that you need to spend money to make money, and its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) development and new marketing channels are primed to keep the business on track.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

The 2025 GMC Yukon, set to arrive late in 2024, introduces several high-end features and significant updates to the model line.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

Vicinity Centres has acquired a 50 per cent stake in the Lakeside Jundaloop shopping centre in Western Australia from Future Fund for $420 million, and will co-own it with Lendlease-managed Australian Prime Property Fund – Retail. “With Lakeside Joondalup already achieving annual retail sales of almost $800 million, and with Vicinity’s scalable retailer partnerships, we are confident there is growth and value to be unlocked,” said Peter Huddle, Vicinity CEO and MD. “Impor

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the submission of a planning application for the redevelopment of Metrocentre’s Green Mall entrance. The proposed scheme would represent significant investment to create new anchor units, enhance the public realm and landscaping, and revitalise one of the main gateways into the shopping centre. Designed by Leslie Jones Architecture, the proposals would bring a variety of welcoming and sustainable elements to the Green Mall entrance, such as enhanced biod

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

In a trading update, KMD Brands says it expects to report lower sales across all brands for the past fiscal year despite improved performance in the third and fourth quarters. Based on preliminary, unaudited results, the group’s annual sales fell 11.2 per cent. Rip Curl’s sales declined 7.3 per cent, Kathmandu’s fell 14.5 per cent, and Oboz’s slid 20 per cent.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

Wingstop continues to be profitable despite fast-food slumps.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

Australian lifestyle apparel brand Okanui has appointed The Iconic ’s exec Alison Hamilton as its new head of product, handling both the men’s and women’s categories. Hamilton previously held roles including head of women’s mainstream at The Iconic and MD at Mavi Jeans, and spent 17 years establishing David Jones’ buying team.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

The all-time sack leader for the New Orleans Saints invested in a Little Caesars franchise.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

Baby Bunting booked significantly lower statutory profit in the last fiscal year amid challenging trading conditions and cost of living pressures. The company’s attributable net income plunged 82.8 per cent to $1.7 million as sales declined 4.9 per cent to $498.4 million. During the year, Baby Bunting opened four new stores and closed one in Camperdown, NSW.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

7-Eleven and Circle K have made headlines today in a way that no one was expecting. This monumental move could shift the power in the convenience store sector.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

Earlier this year, Knight Frank’s study ‘The Wealth Report 2024’ estimated that India will experience the biggest increase in the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals of any country between 2023 and 2028. India’s increasing wealth has made the market more attractive and competitive than ever for both local and international luxury brands, underscoring its status as a key player in the global luxury landscape.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new clotting gel that could stop life-threatening bleeding within seconds.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 19, 2024

Morrisons boss Rami Baitiéh admitted the supermarket “went a bit too far” with self-checkouts as it looks to pull back on the technology. The chief executive told The Telegraph that the business is “reviewing the balance between self-checkouts and manned tills” and is looking to remove some from its stores after installing too many. He said: “Morrisons went a bit too far with the self-checkout.

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Retail Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

The company joins the growing ranks of retailers that are tapping artificial intelligence to enhance the shopping experience.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 19, 2024

Aldi has met its commitment to sell 100% cage-free eggs more than a year ahead of schedule. The discount grocer pledged in 2016 to phase out the sale of eggs and egg ingredients from caged hens by 2025. However, it revealed this week that all its stores now only sell cage-free eggs. Related Story Data: Aldi set to overtake Asda as UK’s third-largest grocer in 5 years 16/08/2024 x 12:12 PM Aldi managing director of buying Julie Ashfield said: “Improving animal welfare is incredibly importan

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Retail Customer Experience

AUGUST 19, 2024

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Customer Experience ATS 121

Retail Gazette

AUGUST 19, 2024

Morrisons has suffered a wave of senior management departures, with seven senior executives exiting over the summer, including convenience director Miles Foster, chief customer officer Darren Blackhurst, property director Mark Nowak, and productivity director Jonathan Bell. Since CEO Rami Baitiéh took over last November, nearly a third of the top 60 executives at the grocer have left, mostly resigning, The Sunday Times reported.

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Mulesoft

AUGUST 19, 2024

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 19, 2024

It’s coming up to a year since The Range owner Chris Dawson snapped up the Wilko brand out of administration and set about restoring the value chain. The self-made billionaire had planned to keep the retailer online only but quickly shifted gears following a nationwide campaign for the brand to return to the high street. “I was amazed at the love for the Wilko brand…especially in the north, it was like a bloody national outcry.

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Retail Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

Three CEOs have come and gone in the four years since Plank stepped down. Now, the sportswear brand’s founder is back with another plan to revive the brand amid flagging sales and relevance.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 19, 2024

Asda is slowing down its convenience store openings and cutting capital expenditure to focus funds on addressing in-store issues. Since revealing in December 2022 its target to open 300 convenience stores by the end of 2026 , the grocer has only launched nine stores. The supermarket chain was planning to open about 30 convenience stores this year, but that target has been scaled back to just 12, The Sunday Times reported.

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