Wed.Jan 15, 2025

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“I Matter Too” campaign launches urging retailers to prioritise accessibility ahead of the European Accessibility Act

Retail Focus

As the June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act approaches, Nexer Digital has launched a new campaign, I Matter Too , to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive online experiences. The campaign aims to encourage online retailers to act now and embrace digital accessibility as a core part of their strategy, not just to meet legal requirements but to go beyond compliance and deliver true inclusivity.

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Tracee Ellis Ross on Innovation, Team Building and Why ‘Challenge’ Marketing is Broken

Retail TouchPoints

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross started building her vision for Pattern Beauty while starring on the sitcom Girlfriends , but it was her lifelong experience as a curly girly (a woman with curled and coiled hair) that inspired the idea and was validated by generations of women with similar experiences. I wanted to actually create products that supported hair the way it grew out of its head not to straighten it or anything, Ross said during a conversation with Business of Fashion s Sheena Butler-Young

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Wesfarmers to launch cosmetics retail chain, Atomica

Inside Retail

Wesfarmers Health has opened the pilot of a new beauty and wellness concept store called Atomica, which it plans to roll out in major cities this year. The first store is located at the Castle Towers shopping centre in Sydney, in a space formerly occupied by Priceline shop. Wesfarmers Health partnered with branding and design agency Houston Group to design the inaugural Atomica store.

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Resilience is Key as Payments Acceptance becomes Mission-Critical

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers now prefer digital payment options, with cash usage declining in all major economies. Cards have become by far the most popular payment method, with contactless now accounting for most purchases made at retail stores. Furthermore, the number of people relying on digital wallets on their smartphones, rather than carrying a traditional purse containing cash, continues to rise.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.

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1001 Optometry unveils new store design

Inside Retail

Eyewear retailer 1001 Optometry is refurbishing 25 to 30 stores located in shopping centres, implementing the brand’s “Details are Beautiful” strategy. The company tapped The Great Indoors interior designer Gesa Hopkinson for the refurbishment, which features glazed walls to allow guests to view the optometry equipment and testing rooms.

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Joann Files for Second Bankruptcy in 10 Months, Seeks Buyer

Retail TouchPoints

Joann has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than one year and is seeking a buyer, according to CNN and multiple media reports. The crafts retailer entered a structured bankruptcy in March 2024 but emerged as a private company a little over one month later. Joann kept all 800+ brick-and-mortar stores open as part of that deal, which appears to have been a strategic mistake.

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Walmart Updates Branding to Better Align with Heritage and Innovation

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has unveiled a refreshed look and feel to better showcase its legacy and commitment to its customers. The comprehensive image revamp will extend across channels and touch points from the retailers website and app to all stores. The new branding was rolled out in Walmarts Store 4108 in Springdale, Ark., this past October and will expand to all remaining stores over an undisclosed period.

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How Ulta Beauty and Adobe are delivering ‘personalisation at scale’ 

Inside Retail

Ulta Beauty is known for its best-in-class loyalty program, which accounts for over 90 per cent of its sales. By leveraging the data and insights gathered from this program, Ulta Beauty is able to serve its customers with highly personalised experiences. However, the beauty retailer is not stopping there. It has partnered with software company Adobe to build up its ability to provide personalisation at scale to spread joy to its guests at every touchpoint, foster connections between customers an

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Frasers Group confirms two-thirds of retail workers remain on zero-hours contracts

Retail Gazette

Frasers Group has confirmed that two-thirds of its retail staff remain on zero-hours contracts ahead of new legislation aimed to limit their use. The retail giant, which was recently booted from the FTSE 100, told MPs examining the proposals to improve protection for workers that 11,500 staff members remained on the contracts and were not given any compensation even if shifts were changed at the last minute.

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Johnny Bigg debuts in five US Belk stores

Inside Retail

Johnny Bigg will debut in five Belk stores as part of the Australian fashion brand’s expansion plans in the US. The stores are located in Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina; Columbia in South Carolina; and Birmingham and Huntsville in Alabama. “Together, we’re making it easier for big and tall men to access the fashion they want in the size that they need,” said Katie Burtt, GM of Johnny Bigg USA. “We’re eager to see how this collaboration evolves and loo

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Superdry settles trademark dispute with Manchester City

Retail Gazette

Superdry has reached a settlement with Manchester City over claims that the football clubs sponsorship deal with beer manufacturer Asahis Super Dry infringed its trademark rights. The retailer was set to appear in front of the High Court in London on Tuesday (14 January), but the case has been discontinued after the parties reached a deal, The Financial Times reported.

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Pro-growth business partnership forms to back flagship UK high streets

A1 Retail

Pro-growth partnership, representing over 5,000 businesses across the UK, has formed to unlock fresh opportunities for nations high streets. Representatives from flagship high streets across Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds and London are founding members. The group will develop policy solutions to common challenges facing flagship high streets, including business rates, public safety and planning.

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Currys lifts profit guidance after ‘strong peak trading’

Retail Gazette

Currys has raised its profit outlook for the year after boss Alex Baldock hailed strong peak trading over the crucial Christmas trading period with a 2% rise in UK underlying sales as consumers bought more laptops and mobile phones. As a result, the electricals giant now expects its full year adjusted pre-tax profit to come in ahead of consensus expectations at around 145m to 155m, up 23% to 31% year-on-year.

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All Free Clear Detergent Is First Laundry Brand To Use NaviLens Technology for Those With Vision Problems

Retail Wire

all free clear is partnering with NaviLens to help the sight-impaired.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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One Stop launch educational campaign, Fruities & Veggies

A1 Retail

One Stop has launched a brand-new, fundraising and educational initiative supporting UK food redistribution charity FareShare, in partnership with Louis Kennedy – the agency behind Partnerships with Purpose. Targeted at families and the younger generation of customers at One Stop stores, The Fruities & Veggies project has been developed to create more awareness around healthier eating habits and the specific benefits of eating a variety of fruit and vegetables.

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Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty is Back and Even Sweeter with Frosty Key Tags

Retail Wire

Wendy's has finally brought back a beloved Frosty flavor.

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Pricer Launches Its Latest Solution, Pricer Avenue™, to Help Retailers Redefine Shelf-Edge Experiences

365 Retail

Pricer, the leading in-store automation and communication solutions provider, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, Pricer Avenue , to evolve the role of traditional Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) and deliver enhanced and connected in-aisle experiences. A bold, new modular ESL system, Pricer Avenue redefines traditional aisle experiences, offering new ways for retailers to compose, build, run and merchandise the shelf-edge digtally.

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Chick-fil-A Brings Back Heart-Shaped Trays for Valentine’s Day

Retail Wire

Chick-fil-A is the place to treat your loved one on Valentine's Day with a box of heart-shaped nuggets.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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BOXPARK to Launch PLAYBOX

365 Retail

This February, BOXPARK is set to unveil its newest venture, PLAYBOX , an immersive social gaming experience located at BOXPARK Croydon. Combining competitive socialising, live sports, and vibrant entertainment, PLAYBOX aims to redefine social experiences in South London. Image: Boxpark Spanning 3,500 square feet, PLAYBOX is designed to create an all-encompassing gaming experience.

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Doritos Names 3 Crash the Super Bowl Finalists

Retail Wire

Doritos is putting fan-made ads head-to-head in advance of the big game.

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Protecting AI so AI Can Improve the World, Safely

Cisco Retail

You need to move fast with AI, but you absolutely cannot afford to sacrifice safety and security for speed. Announcing Cisco AI Defensea solution designed to eliminate this tradeoff and empower you to innovate fearlessly.

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McDonald’s Shutters 3 CosMc Cafe Locations, Opens 2 Others

Retail Wire

McDonald's is struggling with the CosMc concept.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Cisco AI Defense: Comprehensive Security for Enterprise AI Adoption

Cisco Retail

Cisco AI Defense is a single, end-to-end solution that helps your organization understand and mitigate risk on both the user and application levels.

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Coles pulls kitchen knives from shelves after stabbing incident

Inside Retail

Coles will stop selling kitchen knives in all its supermarkets nationwide after a 13-year-old boy allegedly stabbed an employee on January 13. Police allege the boy took the knife from the supermarket’s shelves before the “random” attack. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended by bystanders and security guards. A Coles spokesperson confirmed the removal of kitchen knives from its shelves, citing safety concerns. “Coles complies with all legislation regarding the s

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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3, a Color Additive Found in Many Foods

Retail Wire

An FDA ban on red dye No. 3 has been in the works for years.

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Victoria’s Secret banks on Asia’s travel boom with new Changi Airport store

Inside Retail

Victorias Secret is capitalising on the recovery of the Asia Pacific travel retail sector with its first travel store in the region, in partnership with Shilla Duty Free Singapore. The recent opening coincides with a strong rebound of international travel in the region, particularly in Singapore, where Changi Airport has seen passenger traffic approach pre-pandemic levels.

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Create SEO-Friendly Content to Boost Traffic & Engagement

Creating SEO-friendly content is key to improving your website’s visibility and attracting more visitors. This guide walks you through best practices for writing optimized content, including keyword placement, proper formatting, and engaging writing techniques. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, landing pages, or product descriptions, these proven SEO strategies will help your content rank higher and keep readers engaged.

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Joann Files for Bankruptcy a Second Time, Seeking To ‘Maximize the Value of Its Business’ via Sale

Retail Wire

Joann has filed for bankruptcy for a second time in the span of a year.

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Joann files for bankruptcy for the second time in a year

Retail Dive

The crafts retailer was forced back into Chapter 11 by the wider retail environment and its own financial and inventory woes, the company said.

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CFPB Accuses Capital One of Defrauding Customers Out of $2 Billion

Retail Wire

Capital One supposedly failed to offer eligible customers a higher-yield savings account.

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Target cut its go-to-market timeframe from 7 months to 8 weeks. Here’s why.

Retail Dive

The retailer has created an operating model that quickly enables it to bring new trends to consumers.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.