KFC India Unveils First-Ever Sign Language Training for Employees
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
KFC is the first fast-food chain to introduce this training.
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Amazon is Moving Beyond its Own Walls Like Never Before…What Will it Mean for Retail?
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The major tech platforms, Amazon included, are often referred to as “walled gardens,” offering an immense set of capabilities, services, data and insights — but only to users within the “walls” of their site. However, Amazon is slowly but surely changing that; in fact, very soon, Amazon and its services are going to be showing up in a lot more places that aren’t Amazon — Google, TikTok, DTC websites and even at ports and along freight lines (although the Amazon branding will likely be less promi
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White Castle Upgrades Craver Nation Rewards. Here’s What’s Changing
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
White Castle has updated its Craver Nation rewards program and added more enhancements to its customer experience.
Premier Investments cancels ex-Smiggle MD’s performance shares
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Premier Investments’ board has decided to forfeit the performance shares issued to former Smiggle MD John Cheston due to his alleged breach of obligations. The total number of shares stood at 113,550 issued in two equal tranches last October 18 and May 29. “The Premier board considers that it is contrary to the purpose and conditions of the [performance rights] plan and otherwise inappropriate for Mr Cheston to receive the benefit of the performance shares that were issued on the afo
Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud
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First-Ever Costco With Apartments Set for South Los Angeles
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Plans are moving forward for a new Costco development in Baldwin Village, South Los Angeles, marking the first location to feature residential apartments above the warehouse retail space.
Rate hold ‘cold comfort’ for retailers
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Retailers said the Reserve Bank of Australia ‘s decision to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent will be of little encouragement to the industry as inflationary pressures still persist. “This decision will come as cold comfort to many retailers who may have been fearing a cash-rate increase,” said Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). “Cost-of-living pressures continue to impact the spending habits of Australians, with many households feeling the p
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HSN Appoints New Chief Merchandiser
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Qurate Retail Group has appointed Rue Gilt Groupe and Bloomingdale’s veteran Rosalia Bucaro as Chief Merchandising Officer for its HSN banner, effective immediately. She will report to HSN President Stacy Bowe. As Chief Merchandising Officer, Bucaro will oversee the strategic direction of merchandising, planning, programming and business development across all product categories for HSN.
Halloween Spending To Reach $11.6B During Spooky Season 2024
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
According to a new survey, Halloween spending has the potential to reach $11.6 billion this year.
Tempur Sealy Agrees to Sell 176 Stores in Pursuit of Mattress Firm Acquisition
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Tempur Sealy International will sell 73 Mattress Firm stores and its 103 -store Sleep Outfitters subsidiary to Mattress Warehouse following the completion of Tempur Sealy’s proposed $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm, which is being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The planned divestiture is a pre-emptive move to make the deal more palatable to the FTC.
Starbucks Reserve News Roundup: New Flavors & Location
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Starbucks Reserve looks to be increasing its offerings and footprint under the radar.
Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity
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YouTube Sharpens Appeal to Creators with New Gen AI Tools, Earning Capabilities
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Last week at its annual “Made on YouTube” event for creators, the video platform unveiled a suite of AI-powered capabilities and community tools designed to help creators build their audiences and grow their business. “We’re committed to making sure creativity flourishes, communities thrive, and the creator economy grows on YouTube ,” said YouTube CEO Neal Mohan in a statement.
Kmart Closing Last Full-Size US Store in October
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Once a fierce rival of Walmart, Kmart's decline is nearly complete.
Outdoor Retailer Fjällräven Launches Peer-to-Peer Resale Marketplace
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Swedish outdoor apparel and gear retailer Fjällräven has launched Fjällräven Pre-Loved, a peer-to-peer resale marketplace powered by Archive that is designed to give a second life to products and reinforce the brand’s mission to reduce waste and promote circularity. “Since 1960 Fjällräven has believed in creating products built to last with sustainability, durability and timeless design,” said Nathan Dopp, CEO Americas at Fjällräven in a statement.
Taco Bell Announces Return of Big Cheez-It Menu
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Taco Bell is only bringing the menu back for a limited time.
Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model
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Mastering Promotional Pricing: Proactive Holiday Strategies to Protect Your Profits
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Navigating holiday retail pricing strategies during times of economic uncertainty requires a delicate balance between reacting to market conditions and maintaining profitability. As we approach a period characterized by the looming U.S. presidential election, inflationary pressures and fluctuating interest rates, retailers must adopt a more refined, agile and data-driven approach to pricing and promotions.
Oktoberfest 2024 Is Embracing Non-Alcoholic Beer
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Festivalgoers can now find several non-alcoholic beer beverages at the biggest beer party on earth.
No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.
A Jewish Flight Attendant Is Suing Delta Air Lines. Here’s Why
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Delta Air Lines faces another lawsuit.
Master Off-Page SEO: Boost Traffic, Build Trust, and Drive Conversions
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Bacha Coffee bets big on global expansion, more new markets to come
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Bacha Coffee, managed by TWG Tea’s parent company V3 Gourmet, is betting big on its global strategy, injecting €20 million (US$22.2 million) into its 1500sqm Champs-Élysées store slated to open later this year. The store “is one of a few strategic destinations planned for Europe in the next three years,” Maranda Barnes, chief commercial officer of V3 Gourmet, told Inside Retail.
Amazon launches AI-powered video ad generator ahead of the holidays
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Gellé Frères, a French skin care retailer, has already been testing the tool that can convert a single product image into multiple videos.
Zambrero opens 300th global restaurant
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Mexican feel-good franchise Zambrero opened its 300th restaurant globally on 18 September. The newest location is on Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Melbourne with experienced Zambrero franchisee Luke Grady at the helm. Grady owns 10 restaurants and has been involved with the brand since 2015. “We’re very excited to open the 300th restaurant in Hawthorn.
Walmart uses 3D printing for Tennessee store addition
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.
Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model
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What retailers need to know about the latest battle over supermarket prices
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) allegations that Woolworths and Coles breached the Australian Consumer Law by making misleading claims about discounts come as retailers head into their most promotional period of the year and serve as a warning to the wider industry. The ACCC has alleged that the two supermarkets offered certain products at a regular price for at least 180 days before increasing the price of the product by at least 15 per cent for a relatively short pe
TikTok Shop takes on Prime Day with ‘one-of-a-kind’ week-long UK sales event
Retail Gazette
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
TikTok Shop is launching its first week-long sales event in the UK which will see some of the platform’s most popular brands offering exclusive discounts on thousands of trending products. The online giant’s ‘For You Days’ event will run from 23 to 30 September, featuring shopping sessions and one-off discounts from brands including Sweaty Betty , Made by Mitchell and L’Oreal Paris, following the successful US launch of the event this summer.
How retailers can help drive $5.5 billion in impact through social procurement
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Social procurement offers retailers of all sizes and sectors a ‘no-brainer’ way to create positive impact by engaging the goods and services of social enterprises. For example, Cleanable is a social enterprise dedicated to delivering professional cleaning services while also creating jobs for individuals facing employment barriers. Among its clients is Nando’s ANZ, which also works with Green Connect, a social enterprise that helps solve the food waste problem for NSW-based restaurants while als
Virtual influencers gain traction
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The cost, speed and quality of virtual personas are “only poised to improve as GenAI advances,” according to a PitchBook report.
Turn Your Website Into a Money-Maker: Tips for Small Business Success
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Schemata Architects transforms 145-year-old townhouse into Le Labo flagship
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Tokyo studio Schemata Architects has combined Japanese and Western designs inside a traditional wooden townhouse in Kyoto to create a store for perfumery brand Le Labo. The building, otherwise known as a machiya, is located in the Kiyamachi area and has been revamped to incorporate Le Labo 's typical finishes while respecting its 145-year-old architecture.
Chubbies lands NFL licensing deal, names ‘creative director of football’
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will lead design efforts and drive strategy for the casualwear brand’s new partnership.
Scarborough Group goes back to ‘Square One’ with Brunswick Centre
A1 Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Brunswick shopping centre in Scarborough is to be given a brand new identity as part of an ambitious redevelopment project that aims to redefine and revitalise the town centre. Scarborough Group International (SGI), a property regeneration and placemaking specialist, and owner of the Brunswick, has announced that the centre will be renamed ‘Square One’ (SQ1), as it prepares to undertake extensive redevelopment works that will see it transformed into a vibrant, leisure-led destination.
Tempur Sealy agrees to divest 175 stores as FTC case looms
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The mattress maker plans to sell its Sleep Outfitters subsidiary plus 73 of Mattress Firm’s 2,300 or so locations to Mattress Warehouse.
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