Retail Focus

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Keeping costs low is at the heart of many successful businesses, especially when the right indoor climate plays a large part in daily operations. This is where chiller units can come into their own. They are not only about making spaces feel pleasant but can also help look after your bottom line. With options such as air-cooled, water-cooled, glycol, HVAC chillers, and heat pumps, there is something for every business.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A key aspect of Tractor Supply Company s brand mission is providing legendary customer service. That means investing in technology that both directly and indirectly supports them as they browse and buy across channels. Whether customers decide to shop online, use the mobile app or are face to face with an associate, Tractor Supply offers a number of tools that enable inventory visibility, seamless service and fast checkout.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

McDonald's is facing a class action lawsuit.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The retail sector faces significant challenges in achieving sustainability. Industries such as fashion, for example, face significant customer stakeholder pressure as well as complex, decentralized supply chains with the heavy burden of Scope 3 emissions (approximately 96% of the sector’s total). For home and retailing brands, 98% of emissions are within Scope 3.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Domino's and Stefon Diggs have created the "pick-me-up" football fans need.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

WHP Global has partnered with Cotton Candy International to bring both Toys R Us and Babies R Us brick-and-mortar stores to Latin American and Caribbean markets, beginning with flagship stores in Panama that are scheduled to open next year. Toys R Us already has a presence in Mexico thanks to an April 2023 partnership between WHP Global and retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

LaManna, the 10,000sqm independent supermarket located at Essendon Fields, is rising to the Christmas occasion. Typically, consumers seek out department stores and shopping centres to get in the holiday spirit but LaManna has managed to position itself as the exception. The food emporium has earned a reputation for its hospitality-first approach in the grocery sector and its strategy for the holiday season will follow the same playbook.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 16, 2024

You’d think that the biggest retail domains would be Chanel bags or fancy cars and whilst these retail industries are huge, there is an even more interesting industry that you might not be aware of that is pumping and that’s kids products. If you think about it for a second, it kind of makes sense. Parents want to give their children the world and there is often no budget for that, plus, kids know just how to ask for things and wrap their parents around their little fingers creating

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The cost of retail crimes is growing, costing Australian retailers $7.79 billion annually, according to new research almost 2 per cent of full-year turnover. Griffith University’s 2024 ANZ Retail Crime Study showed that customer theft, dominated by concealment and opportunistic strategies, remained the primary driver of external losses. However, employee theft costs millions per year, with insider knowledge worsening its impact, the study concluded.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The U.S. Senate committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) , which is led by Senator Bernie Sanders, has released the findings of an 18 -month investigation into the injury rates at Amazon warehouses, which the committee said reveals a deeply troubling picture of how one of the largest corporations in the world treats its workforce. HELP Accuses Amazon of Persistently Dangerous Warehouse Conditions The damning 160 -page report , titled The Injury-Productivity Trade-off: How Amazon

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Costco workers are threatening to strike if a bargaining agreement is not reached.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The beauty industry is arguably one of the most difficult, yet lucrative, sectors in the broader retail industry, thanks to the constantly influx of newer brands onto the market and shifting consumer concerns. According to the analysis firm Grand View Research , the US beauty and personal care products market is estimated to be worth US$102.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.1 per cent from 2025 to 2030.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Amazon says the Senate committee's report is misleading.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

E-commerce platforms Temu and Shein have suspended their operations in Vietnam following non-compliance with the country’s e-commerce service registration requirements. An official statement on Temus Vietnam website says Temu is engaged in discussions with the Vietnam eCommerce and Digital Economy Agency and the Ministry of Industry and Trade to establish proper registration for its e-commerce services.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Disneyland reportedly ignored Anaheim's minimum wage law for years.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

House of Darwin has opened a flagship store in Darwin’s CBD, paying tribute to the Northern Territory’s natural splendour and the rough landscapes of the Top End. The business, located on Knuckey Street, has a red colour scheme with natural textures that convey the warmth of the Territory’s surroundings. At House of Darwin, our mission has always been to honour the stories, spirit, and landscapes of the Northern Territory, said Shaun Edwards, founder of House of Darwin.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

McDonald's is teaming up with Pokemon GO for a new promotion.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Paramount Retail is set to open more than 100 corporate-owned liquor stores during the next four years as part of a new growth strategy. The plan includes opening 75 Bottle Stop (formerly BoozeBud) locations and 25 Barrel & Batch stores. Bottle Stop will focus on convenience-driven offerings, while Barrel & Batch will feature a curated selection of premium wines, spirits, exclusive whiskies, bourbons, and craft beer.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Unionized Amazon workers are pushing for a contract, or a strike may occur.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Vera Wang has sold her IP to New York brand management firm WHP Global. As part of the transaction, founder Vera Wang will join the latter as a shareholder to assist in the brand’s creative direction. Established in 1990, Vera Wang was initially known for bridal wear. Since its launch, the brand has generated more than US$700 million in annual sales across categories such as women’s apparel, men’s tuxedos, fine jewellery, fragrance, and home products.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Walmart's work with Wreaths Across America began in 2008.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Since Tera Feng started documenting her enviable Shanghai lifestyle, including visits to art galleries and fashion events on Chinese social media eight years ago, she has built up a following of more than 500,000 people. While that is a drop in the vast ocean of China’s consumer market, Feng and brands she works with have found her audience – mainly financially independent urban Chinese women – is willing to spend.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Lord & Taylor has revitalized its iconic logo and found a new owner.

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Department Stores 130

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Competitive pressures and customer expectations are driving retailers to focus on customer lifetime value requiring retailers to rethink their end-to-end customer experience. The marketing funnel that brands built their businesses upon is no longer aligned with the new consumer path to purchase. It has become increasingly important for retailers to map and understand customer interactions from awareness to checkout and post-purchase making it challenging for retailers to improve both customer s

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

WHP Global has purchased the intellectual property of the iconic Vera Wang brand. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close in January 2025, were not provided. Wang herself will continue in her role as Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the brand, joining WHP Global as a shareholder in order to continue shaping the brands creative direction and growth.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Some Black Friday sales advertisements made by Australian businesses may have misled shoppers, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found. The government regulator flagged concerning practices of businesses such as claiming sitewide sales (when not everything on the site was on sale), fine print or disclaimers that limit headline claims including member-only deals and misleading before-and-after pricing.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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Cisco Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

2024 is set to become the most digital Christmas in history, with more gifts being given electronically than ever before. From digital gift cards to online experiences, UK shoppers are embracing the ease and flexibility of digital presents, making this Christmas one to remember for tech-savvy gift givers. Gift cards, a popular choice for 33 percent of UK adults during the festive period, are now more likely to be digital than physical.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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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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