Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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How Gen AI is Helping Brands Handle the ‘Relentless Demand’ for Visual Content

Retail TouchPoints

Humans are visual creatures; it’s a biological trait developed way back when we all still lived in caves. The world has changed a bit since then, with things like electricity, grocery stores and the internet, but humans still rely on their eyes when gathering supplies — even though that process has become less about hunting and more about simply browsing and selecting.

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Dunkin’ Has Filed for Bankruptcy in Amsterdam. Here’s What Happened

Retail Wire

Dunkin' didn't go over well with the Dutch market.

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Sensing, Not Seeing, with Vision AI as Retail’s Crystal Ball for the Future

Retail TouchPoints

The retail industry holds influence above many others. It’s almost always the first to embrace new waves of innovation, test and deploy new technologies, and integrate them into their businesses to create new, dynamic experiences to benefit customers, employees and ultimately — ROI. This has never been more apparent than now, as consumers look to elevate their in-store shopping experiences and expect the same versatility and ease that they have obtained with modern omnichannel retail.

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BrucePac Recalls 10M Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Meat, Chicken Over Listeria

Retail Wire

BrucePac has been named as the origin source of the affected products says the FDA.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Save A Lot Launches First-Ever Rewards Program

Retail TouchPoints

Grocery chain Save A Lot has debuted its first-ever loyalty program — Save A Lot Rewards. Available via a new mobile app, Save A Lot Rewards offers shoppers points called “dots” that can be redeemed for rewards and free products. Independent Save A Lot Retail stores across the chain’s 750 -strong fleet will have the flexibility to customize the app with local offers alongside national offers; the app also features exclusive coupons and deals.

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Zaxby’s Brings Back Asian Zensation Zalad for a Limited Time

Retail Wire

Zaxby’s announced the return of its popular Asian Zensation Zalad, available at participating locations for a limited time.

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DirecTV Is Launching Streaming Service MyFree DirecTV in November

Retail Wire

DirecTV is jumping into the free streaming service arena with MyFree DirecTV.

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Frito-Lay Thinks Out of the Bag with New Doritos Restaurant

Retail TouchPoints

CPG brands have been trying a lot of new things to connect directly with their consumers, including DTC websites and retailer-agnostic loyalty programs , but Frito-Lay has pulled a new one out of the bag: a Doritos -themed restaurant. Image courtesy Frito-Lay The Doritos After Dark restaurant is a “new bold culinary experience,” now open at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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TD Bank Is Paying $3B in Fines for Money Laundering Schemes

Retail Wire

TD Bank employees allegedly allowed millions of dollars in illicit money to pass through criminals' hands.

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Walmart Invests in 74 Rooftop Solar Projects in Maryland and Illinois

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart will work with Solar Landscape to support 74 commercial rooftop solar projects that are expected to come online in 2024 and 2025 and create nearly 43 megawatts of solar capacity for communities in Maryland and Illinois. Approximately half of the portfolio is designed to reduce energy costs for low- and moderate-income households, and Solar Landscape estimates that the combined projects will save consumers about $1 million annually on energy bills.

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Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity

In a digital-first world, website security is non-negotiable. This comprehensive guide explores the critical importance of securing your site against hackers and vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and malware. Discover tools like SiteLock for threat monitoring and CodeGuard for seamless backups, ensuring robust protection for your data and operations.

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Burger King ‘Buys Your Vote’ in Brazil With Fries & Onion Rings

Retail Wire

Burger King Brazil is trying to encourage its patrons to vote.

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Choice Market to cease operations

Retail Dive

The Denver-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and intended to restructure. That plan fell through, CEO Mike Fogarty said Monday.

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Wawa Offering Free Coffee & Other Treats at New NJ Location

Retail Wire

Wawa is one of the most popular convenience stores in the country.

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7-Eleven shuttering over 400 North American stores amid strategic pivot

Retail Dive

The retailer also aims to generate $520 million through sale-leasebacks of an undisclosed number of stores as its parent company slashes its profit forecast and spins off non-core segments.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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FDA Recalls 10M Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Meat, Chicken Over Listeria

Retail Wire

BrucePac has been named as the origin source of the affected products says the FDA.

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Problems with pre-retail logistics proving costly for suppliers

A1 Retail

Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business. New research from retail logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) found that 51 percent of manufacturers and brands supplying products to retailers have incurred financial penalties for non-compliance with supplier manuals.

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United Airlines Adds 8 New Destinations in Worldwide Expansion

Retail Wire

A worldwide expansion of United Airlines' flight itinerary is coming in 2025.

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centre:mk’s fashion event returns welcoming over 113k visitors

A1 Retail

Last weekend, centre:mk hosted the UK’s largest fashion and beauty indoor event, welcoming over 113,000 visitors across the two-day period. Located at Middleton Hall, centre:mk’s Fashion Weekend featured 80 brands across 40 of the destination’s retailers, enabling visitors to see the latest trends across fashion, health, and beauty. Running bi-annually, the highly anticipated free event is created by centre:mk to engage and inspire shoppers, showcasing a wide variety of items across the centre’s

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Master Off-Page SEO: Boost Traffic, Build Trust, and Drive Conversions

Off-page SEO is the key to building trust, attracting qualified traffic, and boosting conversions. This guide explores how to leverage backlinks, guest blogging, social media, and influencer marketing to expand your website’s reach and authority. Discover the synergy between on-page and off-page SEO, ensuring your site is optimized for success. Learn how to create valuable content, engage with online communities, and track your progress to fine-tune your strategy.

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Revlon hires CVS Health exec as CEO

Retail Dive

About a year and a half after exiting bankruptcy, the beauty giant has tapped Michelle Peluso to take the helm.

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McBride brings the sparkle back to Oven Pride with dynamic leadership and fresh agency partnerships

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! McBride, Europe’s leading manufacturer of private label and contract-manufactured household and professional cleaning products, is wiping the slate clean with a significant reinvestment in its iconic oven cleaning brand, Oven Pride.

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Bensons for Beds opens 15 stores at former Carpetright locations in three weeks

Retail Gazette

Bensons for Beds has opened 15 stores in the past three weeks following its acquisition of 19 Carpetright stores in August. The bed specialist has been in the process of converting the flooring chain’s former units and has now reopened more than a dozen of them. Bensons, which has traditionally favoured retail parks, also opened its first high street store in Sutton and returned to Northern Ireland after four years with a new store in Belfast.

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Nike shakeup continues with appointment of new North America chief

Retail Dive

A week after a new CEO arrives, Tom Peddie shifts from vice president of marketplace partners to replace Scott Uzzell, who is leaving.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Under Armour opens largest Scottish outlet at Caledonia Park

A1 Retail

Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme, has announced that Under Armour, the global sports apparel brand, has opened its biggest outlet store in Scotland at Caledonia Park. Under Armour has opened a 3,465 sq ft store at the premium designer outlet village, complementing its high-quality sportswear category alongside anchor brands, Nike and adidas.

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The Weekly Closeout: Primark plans a Manhattan flagship and Walmart expands pet offerings

Retail Dive

The U.K. retailer will set up shop minutes away from Macy’s Herald Square store, as the big-box giant opens more Pet Services centers.

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Tesco launches location-based self-scanner adverts in stores

Retail Gazette

Tesco is set to serve customers brand adverts based on their location within its supermarkets as it ramps up its retail media offer. Unveiling a host of changes earlier this week, Tesco Media & Insight Platform shared its new “in-store Scan as you Shop geo-targeting” offering for brands. The move, which has not yet been given a launch date, means customers using the supermarket’s self-scanning devices will be shown adverts as they reach a particular area of the shop or shelf.

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Kohl’s nearly doubles holiday gift assortment

Retail Dive

The department store is leaning into value pricing this season, with “hundreds” of gifts under $10 and “thousands” of toys under $20.

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Turn Your Website Into a Money-Maker: Tips for Small Business Success

Your website can be more than just a digital presence—it can be a thriving profit center. Discover proven strategies to monetize your website, whether you sell physical products, digital downloads, or services. Learn the importance of user-friendly design, high-quality content, and tailored marketing to meet audience needs and boost engagement. Explore options like e-commerce, affiliate marketing, and subscriptions, and use analytics to optimize for success.

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Loungers to join Merry Hill’s bustling leisure quarter

A1 Retail

Merry Hill has announced that renowned restaurant brand Lounges, managed by award winning hospitality business Loungers, is set to join the destination in January 2025 with the opening of Toledo Lounge. Known for its ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere, Toledo Lounge will expand the F&B offer within Merry Hill, as one of the final casual dining additions to the destination’s nearly completed 55,000 sq ft leisure quarter.

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Wendy’s To Announce Q3 2024 Earnings on October 31

Retail Wire

The Wendy's Company is set to disclose its third-quarter 2024 financial results at the end of the month on Oct. 31, prior to the stock market opening.

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DevOps Decoded: Prioritizing Security in a Dynamic World

Cisco Retail

Integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle is essential for building secure, scalable systems. By embedding security early on, teams can mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance throughout development and deployment.

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Fisher-Price Initiates Recall for Over 2M Snuga Infant Swings

Retail Wire

Leading children's product company Fisher-Price has initiated a recall for more than 2 million Snuga infant swings.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s