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Origin23 – Food Waste to Zero Waste Pendant Lighting

Retail Focus

Shoplight has launched its first 3D-printed pendant lighting solution, Origin23, a brilliant sustainable alternative to imported lighting pendants. The range focuses on natural, repurposed, low CO2 and non-hazardous materials. Manufactured to order, and 3D printed in one piece with zero material waste 3D printed in the UK offering a reduction in shipping times and transport related carbon emissions Supports circular economy principles, transforming by-products and waste into a creative resourc

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Kmart fuels stronger net income for Wesfarmers

Inside Retail

Wesfarmers booked higher net income and revenue in the last fiscal year, with its discount department store chain Kmart contributing the most growth among its retail businesses. The company’s net income grew 3.7 per cent to $2.56 billion, while revenue rose 1.5 per cent to $44.19 billion. Kmart Group ‘s revenue grew 4.4 per cent to $11.11 billion, while Bunnings Group’s revenue rose 2.3 per cent to $18.97 billion. “Kmart Group’s performance was a standout, deliverin

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Casio Unveils New G-SHOCK Watch in Collaboration With Pro Surfer Kanoa Igarashi

Retail Wire

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced the release of its latest G-SHOCK watch, the GLX-5600KB, marking the third signature model designed in partnership with professional surfer Kanoa Igarashi.

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The North Face opens large format concept store in Sydney CBD

Inside Retail

The North Face is opening a new concept store at Sydney’s World Square, marking the outdoor apparel brand’s largest format store yet in Australia. This is the first opening under the new retail format since VF took ownership of The North Face brand in Australia and New Zealand. The outdoorswear brand says its sales increased by 35 per cent across the Asia-Pacific region during the first quarter of the FY25 trading year, and it expects that growth rate to continue in Australia and New

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.

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Loblaws Pilots 3 Limited-Assortment ‘No Name’ Stores, Promises Significant Discounts

Retail TouchPoints

Loblaws will open three “No Name” stores in Ontario next month, offering up to 20% savings on a limited selection of 1,300 products, including pantry staples and household goods. The stores will have shorter operating hours, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and will not offer dairy or fresh meat products because they will not have refrigerated cases. “Our goal is simple – providing food and essential household items across a limited range of national brands and no name brand products at our lowest possib

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Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs Beauty Line Launches in Sephora at Kohl’s

Retail Wire

Lady Gaga's Haus Labs products have made their debut at Sephora at Kohl's.

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Barnes & Noble Founder Leonard Riggio Dead at 83

Retail Wire

Len Riggio died following a battle with Alzheimer's disease, according to his family.

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Why Gaming Communities Represent a ‘Tremendous Opportunity’ for Brands

Retail TouchPoints

The fastest-growing segment of entertainment isn’t movies, TV or even short-form video à la TikTok and YouTube — it’s gaming. In fact, more than one-third of the world’s population already regularly spends time playing video games, whether it be via traditional console games like Call of Duty , in virtual environments like Roblox and Fortnite , playing mobile games like Candy Crush or Wordle or simply watching other gamers play on platforms like Twitch.

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Usher Brings Dave’s Hot Chicken to Atlanta With Grand Opening Celebration

Retail Wire

Usher couldn't be more thrilled about his Dave's Hot Chicken collab.

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How to Win in the Routine Economy: Elevate the Everyday

Retail TouchPoints

As an elder millennial who is trying to do it all (and ideally hit my daily protein goal along the way), I’m not buying products — I’m buying a routine, predictability, and little moments to romanticize my life. In 2024, we’re living in what I like to call the Routine Economy, where shoppers are driven by the pursuit of the ultimate daily routine.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports Strong Earnings in Q2 and Increases 2024 Outlook

Retail Wire

Despite strong results, Abercrombie & Fitch's CEO raises concerns about the economy.

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Lego to use renewable plastic, phase out oil-based bricks 

Inside Retail

Toymaker Lego said on Wednesday it was on track to replace the fossil fuels used in making its signature bricks with more expensive renewable and recycled plastic by 2032 after signing deals with producers to secure long-term supply. Lego, which sells billions of plastic bricks annually, has tested over 600 different materials to develop a new material that would completely replace its oil-based brick by 2030, but with limited success.

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Walmart Expands Marketplace Offerings and Fulfillment Solutions at 2024 Seller Summit

Retail Wire

Walmart has announced a series of new initiatives at the Let’s Grow! 2024 Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit.

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Ebay Plans ‘Pre-Loved’ Fashion Shows for New York, London Fashion Weeks

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay is launching a “Pre-Loved Fashion Week” in tandem with the upcoming New York and London fashion events that will feature a live, shoppable runway show of pre-owned designer looks. Developed in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and the British Fashion Council (BFC) , the inaugural Pre-Loved Fashion Week aims to demonstrate how easy it can be to find authentic pre-loved designer fashions on Ebay.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Amazon Announces First Disaster Relief Hub in Southern California

Retail Wire

Amazon has unveiled its first U.S. Disaster Relief Hub at its Southern California fulfillment center to address the increasing threat of wildfires.

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How to avoid small but serious greenwashing traps

Inside Retail

Is there a chance your brand is greenwashing without your knowledge? A 2023 analysis by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) found 57 per cent of Australian brands were making questionable environmental claims. But it’s not always big claims that trip brands up. Often, it’s the small things. Here are five of the small but costly traps to watch out for.

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Chipotle Is Testing a New Honey Chicken Flavor. Here’s What We Know About It

Retail Wire

Chipotle is running the test in 80 restaurants.

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Levi Strauss names Jude Celedin as its new head of ANZ

Inside Retail

Levi Strauss has appointed Jude Celedin as the new GM of its Australia and New Zealand operations. Celedin will be responsible for driving the long-term growth of Levi Strauss’ major brands, including Levi’s, in the ANZ market, supporting the company’s direct-to-consumer shift. Previously head of customer experience at Wesfarmers’ CSBP Fertilisers, where he managed the culture and performance transformation in sales and customer service, Celedin also worked for Nike for

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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Corkcicle Launches Limited-Edition Collaboration With KFC

Retail Wire

Drinkware retailer Corkcicle has unveiled a new limited-edition collaboration with KFC.

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Why art beats science in retail: Storytelling, design and sensory experience

Inside Retail

In today’s retail landscape, there’s an unrelenting drive to keep pace with technological advancements. From AI-driven personalisation to data analytics and automation, retailers are constantly vying to adopt the latest innovations just to remain competitive. Amid all this progress, many are still struggling – churning out promotions merely to stay afloat.

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Foot Locker Posts Better-Than-Expected Second Quarter Same-Store Sales

Retail Wire

Shoe store chain Foot Locker brought in almost $2 billion in the second quarter.

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Gen Z more likely to buy holiday gifts via social media: report

Retail Dive

Instagram and Facebook are forecast to be the most popular platforms for gift purchases during the season.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Morrisons slashes prices on 2,000 products for More loyalty members

Retail Gazette

Morrisons has lowered the price across thousands of products for its More card members as it ramps up investment into the loyalty scheme. The supermarket has cut the price on over 2,000 branded and own brand essential items across fridge, freezer and cupboard fillers in store and online. It has also added an extra 70 products to its Aldi and Lidl Price Match, which relaunched in February as part of its Low Everyday Price promise.

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What lies ahead for Bonobos under new ownership

Retail Dive

The DTC darling has changed hands several times over the past decade. Does that matter?

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Ocado to slash hundreds of prices under fresh price drop

Retail Gazette

Ocado Retail is slashing prices under its latest Big Price Drop scheme. Posting on LinkedIn, the online grocer said it was cutting the prices of more than 450 products by an average of 17%. The retaler insisted this was one of the ways it was “continuing to offer reassuringly good value” for customers. The announcement comes shortly after Ocado Retail boss Hannah Gibson claimed it had reduced prices to become a “supermarket for all,” despite its reputation as an upmarket grocer.

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San Jose Sharks CX leader talks strategy, shares insights

Retail Customer Experience

In this latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Stacy McGranor, CX director for Sharks Sports & Entertainment, talks with RetailCustomerExperience.com editor Judy Mottl about customer experience strategy across the company's portfolio of brands.

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Create SEO-Friendly Content to Boost Traffic & Engagement

Creating SEO-friendly content is key to improving your website’s visibility and attracting more visitors. This guide walks you through best practices for writing optimized content, including keyword placement, proper formatting, and engaging writing techniques. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, landing pages, or product descriptions, these proven SEO strategies will help your content rank higher and keep readers engaged.

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Foot Locker to exit several international markets, move headquarters to Florida

Retail Dive

Yet another cost-cutting and simplification effort will see the retailer exit South Korea, Denmark, Norway and Sweden by mid-2025, and switch its New York City base for one in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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N Brown relaunches JD Williams website amid digital overhaul

Retail Gazette

JD Williams owner N Brown has relaunched the fashion retailer’s website as part of an digital overhaul across its three core brands. The retailer said its mobile-first platform delivers “a more seamless customer experience, allowing users to effortlessly navigate the site, experience a frictionless checkout process, and receive the same rich experience across mobile devices” The new JD Williams site aslo features improved content from a new content management system, which will be ro

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Anniversary Sale, Rack propel Nordstrom’s Q2 sales

Retail Dive

Strong regular-price sales also helped boost margins, but the retailer raised its guidance only slightly.

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Sheffield’s new independent retail hub opens to the public

A1 Retail

The redeveloped Grade II* Listed Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street opened its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday, providing a contemporary city centre hub for some of Sheffield’s finest independent businesses. Leah’s Yard’s ground floor incorporates a vibrant and diverse collection of retail and food and drink businesses, such as Hop Hideout beer emporium, La Biblioteka book shop, Roots and Blooms florist, Gravel Pit houseplants and Mesters’ Market farm shop.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.