Thanksgiving Spending Spree: US Consumers Set New Shopping Record in 2024
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Thanksgiving saw U.S. consumers spending freely.
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Merry Hill hits its stride as Footasylum Opens upsized store
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Merry Hill has announced that Footasylum, the leading streetwear retailer, has launched its upsized store at the centre, tripling its footprint. Combining its existing unit with the adjacent space, Footasylum has expanded its presence at Merry Hill from 3,000 to 10,000 sq ft. The upsized store introduces innovative features, including a mobile payment system that speeds up checkout, new digital screens, and a refreshed fit-out.
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Lesson from APAC: Social Commerce is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
For the last half decade, U.S. and European retailers have observed – and, often, participated in – the social-commerce explosion happening in China and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) while wondering if, when, and to what extent the same thing would happen at home. The “if” and “when” are now clear. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and others have enabled in-app purchasing during videos and livestreams (the most popular flavor of social commerce in APAC) that WeChat, Taobao, Douvin and ot
KFC Is Reportedly Debuting Lickable Wrapping Paper. Here’s What We Know.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
KFC is reportedly coming up with a new innovation.
5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales
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.
Why Is It Called Black Friday in the United States?
LS Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
©iStock/Mervana The holiday shopping season is about to be in full swing upon the arrival of Black Friday today, with big sales ahead of Christmas marking the busiest shopping time of the year. The day's nickname has stuck, marking a shift from one holiday to the next. Hoping to entice equivocating consumers, retailers already have spent weeks bombarding customers with ads and early offers.
Major Food Supplier for Pepsi & Kraft Heinz Foods Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The food supplier filed the petition in Texas.
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Kroger & Albertsons Have Been Sued for Collusion Against the Worker’s Union. Here Are the Details.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Kroger and Albertsons are back in hot water.
VIEVE to Open Pop-Up Store at Buchanan Galleries This December
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Award-winning makeup brand VIEVE has announced the opening of its new pop-up store at Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow. The store, set to launch on Thursday, 5th December 2024, will showcase the brand’s full collection, including exclusive new merchandise. The pop-up has been crafted by experiential agency Backlash , marking their second collaboration with VIEVE this year.
Major Papa Johns Franchisee Stake Purchased by Popular Las Vegas Raiders Star
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Maxx Crosby now owns a major Papa Johns stake.
FARM Rio Brings the Spirit of Brazil to Marylebone Village with New London Store
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Brazilian fashion brand FARM Rio has opened its second London store, this time in the heart of Marylebone Village. Known for its colourful designs inspired by the lush landscapes of Brazil, FARM Rio has created a retail space that blends its vibrant identity with the charm of its new London neighbourhood. Designed by renowned Brazilian architect Renata Gaia , the store captures the essence of Brazil’s rich fauna and flora, offering visitors an immersive experience that bridges art, nature, and f
The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
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
Dunkin’ Giving Away Free Doughnuts from Now Until Christmas Day
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Dunkin' is getting ready for the holidays.
Comment on How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Enhance Customer Experience to Compete Against Online Retailers by Anonymous
Cross Cap
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
How can brick-and-mortar retail stores compete against online retailers? Read this article to learn about the role of in-store customer experience in retail marketing and the four tactics that can help to elevate the consumer experience inside a retail location. Plus, one extra tip!
Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market Projected To Hit $164 Billion by 2030: AI Is Here To Stay
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming commonplace in retail.
The Cotswold Company Partners with John Lewis to Expand Omnichannel Presence
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The Cotswold Company , a premium handcrafted furniture and homeware brand, has announced a partnership with John Lewis. This collaboration marks the launch of select Cotswold Company products on the John Lewis website and in-store at the iconic Peter Jones department store in London. Founded in 1996 in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Cotswold Company has become known for its thoughtfully designed and durable furniture.
10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue
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.
The Container Store Could Soon Close as It Stares Down Bankruptcy
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The Container Store may be facing bankruptcy.
Hopes pinned on the key festive period as November footfall declines
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
UK retailers are hoping for a boost in sales this holiday season after a tough few weeks, with footfall dropping for the second consecutive month in November due to factors like the delayed Black Friday discounts, Storm Bert, and weak consumer confidence. According to recent Sensormatic data by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), high street footfall dropped by 3.7% in November, down from -3.6% in October.
Olive Garden Is Test-Piloting Delivery Options With Uber Direct
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Olive Garden is trying to get into the delivery game.
Scotmid and Scoffable Partner to Launch Grocery Delivery Across Scotland
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Scotmid and West Lothian based delivery platform, Scoffable, have announced an exciting new partnership that brings a fresh approach to grocery delivery across Scotland. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Scoffable, a West Lothian-based platform known for transforming the takeaway experience, as it ventures into the grocery market for the very first time.
Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud
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5 Simple Ways To Elevate Customer Perception Without Breaking The Bank
Retail Minded
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
When you’re on a budget, every small method of improving customer experience counts. Quality doesn’t have to mean expensive; you can make thoughtful, affordable upgrades to give you an edge and impress your customers without spending more than you can afford. Here are 5 simple, budget-friendly ways to boost how customers perceive your brand and add a touch of luxury to your products or services.
Waitrose Opens First New Store in Six Years in Hampton Hill
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Waitrose has opened its first new store in six years, bringing a convenience-focused shop to Hampton Hill, southwest London. The store, which opened its doors today, marks a significant milestone for the retailer as it renews efforts to expand its own estate of smaller-format shops. The Hampton Hill store spans 3,000 sq ft and becomes the 47th Waitrose-operated convenience location.
Energy Star Certified: Star Micronics is Printing a Greener Future
Star Miconics
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword—businesses are increasingly taking action to reduce their environmental impact. Every choice, from the products we use to the energy we consume, plays a role in shaping a greener future. At Star Micronics, we’re proud to do our part by offering Energy Star-certified printers that combine exceptional performance with energy efficiency.
Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals
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.
Delivering on holiday shipping expectations: How to win over millennials, Gen Z
Retail Customer Experience
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, retailers must understand the unique preferences of millennials and Gen Z to capture their business. Both generations prioritize fast, free shipping, sustainability and easy returns.
JYSK announces latest record-breaking turnover
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Danish furniture and sleeping retailer JYSK, today reveals a record-breaking turnover of €120m up 13.6% on the previous year for IRE and UK for 2023 / 2024. Customer growth has increased more than 20% YoY, which is an increase of 400,000 customers taking the total to almost 2.5 million shoppers in the last year.
Comment on Retailers Are Leaking Dollars By Not Versioning Sign Kits At The Right Level by binance
Cross Cap
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Every Visual Marketing / Print Production team has had the conversation about versioning sign kits for their stores. The question is, when the dust settles, do they end up versioning kits at the right level?
John Lewis shares Black Friday trends ahead of final weekend
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ahead of the final weekend of John Lewis’ Black Friday sales, the retailer has shared an insight into shopping trends and best-sellers so far across Home, Tech, Fashion and Beauty. Pretty in pink Beauty bestsellers have been dominated by Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk collection, Rituals’ The Ritual of Sakura collection, and Chanel’s C
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RangeMe to Highlight the Top Brands on its Platform in retailmediaIQ Partnership
Rangeme
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Subscribers of retailmediaIQ’s MMR and Chain Drug Review can now learn which CPG brands are garnering the most interest from buyers across the categories of food and beverage, health and beauty care, and general merchandise with the monthly RangeMe Top Brands reports that will be published on the magazine’s websites and in select issues. RangeMe tracks buyer activity across profiles of the 250,000 brands on its platform to see which ones are garnering the most interest among retailers.
The shoplifting epidemic: how retailers can mitigate crime with simple in-store solutions
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Rolf Whiteman, sales director at Harrison The Home Secretary has labelled shoplifting an ‘epidemic, reflected in recent ONS statistics, which revealed the highest figure of shoplifting in two decades at almost 440,000 between March 2023 and 2024 in England and Wales.
House of Sunny and Unlock Collaborate for Exclusive Pizza Party in Hackney
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Fashion meets food this December as House of Sunny partners with east London’s Unlock to host the “House of Sunny Pizza Party!” in Hackney Wick. Running from 5–15 December 2024, the event promises to unite bold fashion, art, and gourmet pizza in a unique multi-sensory experience. The collaboration transforms Unlock’s industrial-chic venue into a retro-inspired playground curated by House of Sunny, the cult UK fashion brand known for its sustainable and vibrant designs.
Baileys 1L now £10 at Sainsbury’s with Nectar Prices
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sainsbury’s has announced the return of its cracking Baileys deal just in time for the Christmas period. Customers can once again get their hands on a 1L bottle of Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur for £10 – a saving of over 50% with Nectar Prices.
Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing
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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