Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In 2020 my beloved local Fairway went under, and for five years the store space has languished, sitting dark and empty alongside several other shuttered chains: Modells , Subway (although somehow the Kohls has survived). However, one month ago the lights turned back on with bright green flag chains strung across the parking lot and a large banner, Amazon Fresh announced that it was now open for business.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Mark Ingram Atelier is synonymous with being at the heart of luxury and fashion, situated just steps away from the vibrant Park Avenue. For the past 20 years, it has been a beacon in bridal fashion, drawing brides from around the globe who seek not only the finest couture but also an intimate, personalised experience in a setting rich with history and sophistication.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Online florist Meg’s Flowers has to pay $1 million in penalties after the Federal Court found the company falsified claims that it was a local florist located in multiple towns, suburbs, or localities that it posted on its websites. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) brought Meg’s Flowers to court, noting that the flower shop did not directly maintain any local shopfronts accessible to customers, contrary to its claims in 156 websites and in 7462 Google adverti

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Stop & Shop will deploy Savings Station kiosks in half its stores this month and complete a chainwide rollout to all 350+ supermarkets by the end of January 2025. The kiosks, which the retailer began piloting in late 2023, allow customers to activate weekly circular digital coupons and personalized offers without requiring a smartphone or even internet access.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Kroger and Albertsons Merger is officially dead.

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Tokinomo

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Seasonal trade marketing is a game-changer for FMCG brands. Holidays, cultural events, and changing seasons create windows of opportunity to captivate consumers, drive foot traffic, and increase product turnover. These campaigns not only cater to consumer emotions but also strengthen relationships with retailers by enhancing store experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Amazon has launched a new service Amazon Autos in partnership with Hyundai. Customers in 48 U.S. cities can now browse, order, finance and schedule pickup of new Hyundai vehicles from local participating dealers directly via Amazon. The streamlined, end-to-end online experience includes vehicle search, trade-in valuation, transparent haggle-free pricing, financing options and online checkout.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Albertsons has filed a lawsuit against Kroger following a failed merger.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Festive decorations line the aisles and holiday classics start playing in every store you enter. The holiday shopping season appears to start earlier each year, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals extending for weeks and retailers constantly competing for consumers attention. While this longer shopping season may benefit the consumer, it also poses sales tax complications for retailers that can last well into the new year when return season strikes.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

After 30 years of adorning brides with bespoke wedding gowns, Australian designer Steven Khalil is rolling out the couture carpet in collaboration with Designer Rugs. The collection marks the couturiers first release in the interior design category, with three rugs that draw inspiration from some of Khalil’s most intricately detailed red carpet gowns.

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Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has begun proceedings to delist the common stock of The Container Store Group , beginning with an immediate suspension of trading on the stock. The retailer received a warning in May 2024 after its stock dipped below an average trading price of $1 for more than 30 days. However, the companys stock got a big bump in October on the announcement of a joint venture with Bed Bath & Beyond owner Beyond, Inc. , which included a planned $40 million investment in Th

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Derbion, the East Midlands premier retail and leisure destination, has announced that 2024 saw a series of new openings, upsizes and relocations across the shopping centre as it continues to attract and retain leading retail and F&B brands. Derbion store and facilities photography 2024. Pictured by Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix Ltd Over the past 12 months the shopping centre has welcomed seven new arrivals including established names such as B&M, White Stuff, and Pavers, whilst also attracti

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Albertsons has formally called off the troubled $24.6 billion merger with Kroger following Dec. 10 decisions opposing the deal by the U.S. District Court in Oregon and the King County Superior Court for Washington State. Additionally, Albertsons has sued Kroger in the Delaware Court of Chancery, claiming the retailer failed to exercise best efforts and to take any and all actions to secure regulatory approval of the merger.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

2025 is set to be yet another year of disruptive change for the retail industry. In the past three years, the average employee experienced 10 planned enterprise changes, up from two in 2016. Its exhausting and the Harvard Business Review tells us that employees willingness to support enterprise change collapsed to just 43 per cent in 2022 compared to 74 per cent in 2016.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Target's new Bullseye Gift Finder can make the customer experience even easier.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Noosa Chocolate Factory is undertaking “a massive renovation” of its Adelaide facility to add more chocolate and a takeaway option. The location, which will open late this month at 156 Adelaide Street, follows Noosa Chocolate’s new site in Brisbane Arcade. Work is now underway in our 156 Adelaide Street store and cafe, with space already created to stock more hand-crafted chocolates alongside our takeaway coffee offering, said Nick Southon, GM of Noosa Chocolate Factory.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Tatcha makes its stateside debut at Ulta Beauty beginning in 2025.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This week, the retail industry has been buzzing over the news of pharmaceutical retailer Walgreens potential deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners. An excitement which has led to shares of the second-largest US pharmacy chain operator surging over 18 per cent following this update. If talks prove fruitful, this could be Sycamore Partners largest deal considering Walgreens market capitalisation reached $9 billion this Tuesday.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Applebee's took a shot at Chili's on X, but the results were unexpected.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Asda was the only major supermarket in the UK to see its sales decline in the lead up the crucial Christmas trading period. Data from NIQ shows the grocers market share slipped 1.1 percentage points to 12.1% as sales fell 4.2% in the 12 weeks to 30 November. Ocado remained the UKs fastest growing retailer as sales rocketed 16.2%, pushing its market share up 0.2 percentage points to 1.8%.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Marco's Pizza debuted two new menu items in time for the holiday season.

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LS Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

iStock/AmyLaughinghouse Discover interactive dashboards and infographics providing data on U.S. goods trade at the national, state and metropolitan area levels. In addition, see product-specific import and export trends and insights on U.S. by partner countries.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

GM is shifting focus away from entering the competitive robotaxi market.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Currys has hailed a strong first half of the year as demand for AI-enabled laptops and a growing mobile business helped to drive profit growth. But it also noted the impact of recent UK government policy changes, which are set to increase its costs by as much as 32m. This includes a 9m hit from higher National Living Wage increases, 12m from a rise in National Insurance contributions, 2m from inflation-driven business rate tax hikes, and up to 9m in additional supplier costs.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg aren't afraid to use new technology to promote their new gin.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As the eCommerce sector braces for what will undoubtedly be a transformative 2025, retailers find themselves at a critical crossroads. The combination of technological innovation, shifting consumer expectations, and economic recalibration is shifting the landscape. To gain insight into what lies ahead, Retail Gazette speaks with James Brooke, CEO of Mapp Global Marketing Cloud provider.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Chipotle has announced its latest partnership.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Portman Estate has announced the arrival of three new independent retail and hospitality brands to its neighbourhood, Portman Marylebone. Boosting the areas balanced retail and leisure offering, the openings on Seymour Place showcase how the Estate continues to evolve its retail portfolio to cater to the needs of residents, office workers and visitors.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Fridges in checkout areas at grocery stores are prime real estate for driving impulse purchases. A leading beverage company invested heavily in these placements, expecting them to be a major sales driver. Yet, despite securing these key locations, their sales were underwhelming. To uncover and address the problem, the company turned to Wisers Retail Intelligence for store-level insights.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, user-generated content (UGC) has emerged as a powerful force in shaping brand perception and driving business growth. From social media posts and reviews to photos and videos, UGC offers a unique blend of authenticity and credibility that resonates deeply with consumers. For retailers, leveraging UGC is no longer optionalits essential.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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