Inside Retail
JULY 12, 2024
The cost-of-living crisis and decreased discretionary consumer spending continue to wreak havoc on established retail businesses, as evidenced by the collapse of several Australian retailers in recent months, including Booktopia, Tigerlily, Nique, Dion Lee and Godfreys. Despite a 20-year history since its founding in 2004, Booktopia has faced financial turmoil in recent years.
Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Kohl's is simplifying back-to-school shopping with affordable, trendy items, featuring new brands like Limited Too, Aéropostale, and Madden Girl. Families can find essentials such as t-shirts, sneakers, and backpacks at low prices, and save more with Kohl’s Cash® coupons and Kohl's Rewards®.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 12, 2024
Supermarket chain Hy-Vee has invested heavily in its digital transformation over the last two years — and its latest adoption of digital shelf tags and post-purchase offers powered by its retail media network are designed to further improve the omnichannel grocery shopping experience. Digital Shelf Tags Improve Store Efficiency and Sustainability Through a partnership with VusionGroup , Hy-Vee is rolling out digital shelf tags in more than 230 stores to enable real-time updates to product inform
Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
According to sources familiar with the matter, CDK Global, a software company backing car dealerships across the U.S., seems to have paid a $25 million ransom to resolve the cyberattack it faced last month.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 12, 2024
The requirements for retail success don’t get much more basic than the ability to accurately forecast customer demand. Even a mom-and-pop bodega should be able to gauge how many people will order a breakfast sandwich and coffee each day. For larger-scale retailers, the ability to develop an accurate forecast only gets complicated, and re-complicated, as they strive to correctly place and price inventory in multiple locations so they can maximize sell-through with minimum discounting.
Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Texas is the latest state to get a bullet vending machine.
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Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Taco Bell is bringing back the Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass, allowing Rewards Members to enjoy a regular order of Nacho Fries daily for 30 days for just $10. This pass is available for purchase exclusively through the Taco Bell app from July 9 to July 15.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 12, 2024
More than one year after Dollar General shareholders voted to implement an independent audit of in-store employee safety, the retailer has agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and make several workforce changes. In its settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Dollar General confirmed that it will make several efforts to improve workforce safety, including: Establishing and maintaining an expanded safety structure and health management system; Hiring additional safety managers; Devel
Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
This past April, AT&T discovered that there was a data breach in one of their workspaces through a third-party cloud platform. Proper and necessary steps were then taken immediately afterward. This resulted in customer data being illegally downloaded from the affected station. AT&T then proceeded to begin an investigation in order to assess and process what exactly happened.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 12, 2024
Batteries Plus has been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant of more than $7 million to support a comprehensive nationwide initiative for increasing battery recycling. The DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains chose Batteries Plus based on its extensive franchisee network of 700+ stores and its specially trained battery professionals, who are well positioned to manage safe, environmentally responsible disposal of batteries.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron
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
Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Stop & Shop announced it will close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year to focus on growth through price investments and store remodels. The closures will affect stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 12, 2024
Crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has launched a range of new services to “support the full innovation journey,” including a new ecommerce offering, IndieShop , which allows users to purchase products developed via crowdfunding. The platform plans to soon announce a partnership to bring “the most successful crowdfunding projects to physical locations.
Retail Focus
JULY 12, 2024
When searching for a new home, many factors come into play beyond the aesthetics and location of the property. One crucial consideration that often impacts decision-making is the crime rate of the neighbourhood. Understanding how crime rates affect property searches in Birmingham can significantly influence the choices buyers make. Assessing Safety and Security Safety is paramount when choosing a place to live, and Birmingham’s crime rates are pivotal in this assessment.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 12, 2024
Costco will raise its annual membership fees, one of its primary sources of revenue, for the first time in over six years. Gold Star, Business and Business Add-On memberships will increase from $60 to $65 on Sept. 1, 2024, and Executive memberships will rise from $120 to $130. Back in May 2023 Costco said it would delay planned membership fee hikes, citing the impact of inflation on consumers.
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Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
This week, Spotify has launched a new feature allowing comments on podcasts to address ongoing moderation challenges. This move comes as many online platforms have struggled with comments their sections becoming hubs for hate speech and polarization over time.
Retail Dive
JULY 12, 2024
The agreement with federal regulators requires the retailer to reduce its inventory and improve stocking efficiency to avoid safety hazards like blocked emergency exits and access to fire extinguishers.
Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
The Paqui One Chip Challenge was a viral social media sensation.
Retail Gazette
JULY 12, 2024
Carpetright has filed a notice to appoint administrators in a move that could result in job losses and store closures. The flooring specialist said it was seeking a “period of protection” whilst it works to finalise additional investment to secure the long term future of the company. It blamed financial pressures following a software attack that disrupted trade in April and subsequently impacted plans to restructure on its decision to file the notice and put administrators as PwC on
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
The new flavor debuts for the 40th anniversary of National Ice Cream Month.
Retail Dive
JULY 12, 2024
Inflation concerns continue to weigh on shoppers, with 84% saying it has affected how they spend their money, according to a report from Jungle Scout.
Retail Wire
JULY 12, 2024
The red machine have been a staple for film fans for over two decades.
Retail Dive
JULY 12, 2024
To drive traffic to the space, which reached 100 million visits last year, the brand is dropping a virtual version of a new shoe prior to its in-store release.
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LS Retail
JULY 12, 2024
©iStock/thitivong Globalization refers to the process of connecting the world economy more closely through the flow of goods, services, investment, technology, data, ideas, and workers. It began around 1870 and took off in the decades after World War II as countries started reducing restrictions on capital and trade flows in anticipation of benefits to growth and welfare.
Retail Dive
JULY 12, 2024
The retailer reserves its best deals for members of its newly revamped loyalty program, and offers unique services like photo sessions and haircuts.
Retail Times
JULY 12, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! On 10th July M&S celebrated the reopening of its Liverpool Street Station Mezzanine store, the first ever M&S convenience store at a mainline railway station, which has been renewed in partnership with SSP.
Retail Dive
JULY 12, 2024
Evelyn Chua will lead the footwear brand’s segments across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand in the newly created role.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes
Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.
Miller Zell
JULY 12, 2024
In this blog, learn the difference between a rebrand and a refresh and effective strategies for executing either successfully in your retail space.
365 Retail
JULY 12, 2024
The newly launched London-born luxury fragrance brand, Ombré Lamar , has opened its flagship store on Crawford Street in Marylebone. This launch introduces a prestigious and unique perspective on fragrance to the area, drawing inspiration from the art of blending tones. Ombré Lamar’s founders, a passionate duo with heritage rooted in the Arab world, have created a brand that fuses traditional Arabic tales with contemporary London style.
Retail Times
JULY 12, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Budweiser, the Official Beer of England, and Sir Geoff Hurst are together launching an ambitious plea aimed at His Majesty King Charles III to declare a bank holiday, if the England Men’s football team achieves a momentous win on Sunday and following on from the Lionesses historic victory in 2022.
365 Retail
JULY 12, 2024
Lone Design Club (LDC) has opened its “Summer Retreat At The Club” pop-up boutique in Islington Square. Running throughout July, this fashion pop-up aligns with Plastic Free July, offering a handpicked selection of sustainable and ethically produced high-fashion apparel and accessories from digital-native brands. The Summer Retreat At The Club pop-up boutique provides a unique and mindful shopping experience.
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