Retail Focus

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

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

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

McDonald's is struggling with the CosMc concept.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

Hoka was founded in 2009 with a single vision to make running long distances feel easier by crafting a shoe optimised for downhill speed but it didnt take long for its founders, Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas Mermoud, to realise that its ultra-cushioned sole could translate to road running. Hoka pioneered the max cushioning shoe category and has remained the front runner in the space by continuing to reshape the modern sneaker.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

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

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

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

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

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

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

Acura is about to make a big splash with its RSV EV, coming in 2026.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

Pizza Hut revealed what Americans love to eat.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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Retail Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

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

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

The retailer’s president, chief financial officer and chief merchant will jointly lead daily operations as it searches for a permanent chief executive.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

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

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JANUARY 15, 2025

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 15, 2025

Co-op has launched a new value campaign to help shift customer and member price perceptions, showing how its members “will always get lower prices on the items they buy the most” The retailer said “value is a priority for many shoppers” this January, and its campaign seeks to highlight the “significant investments” it has made in reducing prices on over 200 frequently purchased products across its 2,400 convenience stores.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

Despite concerns going into the holiday season, the company’s namesake banner and Nordstrom Rack both reported sales and comps growth.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 15, 2025

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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