Retail Focus

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Customer Experience

Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Chipotle is running the test in 80 restaurants.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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Retail Dive

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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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.

Customer Experience

Retail Dive

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Dive

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Dive

AUGUST 28, 2024

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

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 28, 2024

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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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 28, 2024

Frasers Group has made a strategic investment into Australian retail and distribution firm Accent Group as it continues its acquisition spree. The Sports Direct owner, which snapped up a 14.65% stake in the company, said the move would allow it to grow its presence in Australia and New Zealand, which it described as “a key market in the group’s ambition to become a leading global sports retailer”.

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Retail Customer Experience

AUGUST 28, 2024

Mike Tippets, VP, corporate marketing, PR and communication at Hughes Network Systems, shares key early steps that will ensure your network and retail technology stack is at peak performance for the year’s busiest shopping events.

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