Mondelez Reportedly Offered To Buy Hershey
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Hershey may be in position to be acquired by Mondelez.
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Australia’s best retailers at returns: Bed Threads, The Iconic, Oroton
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Bed Threads, The Iconic, and Oroton ranked ahead of other retailers in November for overall returns experience in the Online CX Index, Australias first and only online retailer performance platform powered by real data. The Online CX Index, a partnership between Inside Retail and Humii, covered the returns experience for November, from customer re-packaging and returning a product to receiving their refund.
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Small Business, Big Ideas: Inside the Luxury Advent Calendar Boom with DTC Brand Cheese Brothers
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 9, 2024
This story is part of Retail TouchPoints ongoing Small Business, Big Ideas series, focusing on smaller retail brands that have found big success and have even bigger ambitions. The advent calendar has long been a holiday staple, but in the last few years a new variation has soared in popularity luxury advent calendars, ranging in price from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Katies brand to be axed, 160 Mosaic stores to close by January
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2024
About 160 Mosaic Brands stores will close by the middle of next month, in a store consolidation program which will see the Katies brand wound down. The receivers and managers of Mosaic Brands have announced a store consolidation program, which includes closing down the Katies brand and its 80 stores, along with an additional 80 stores across the Millers, Rivers, and Noni B brands.
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.
McDonald’s Is Selling Double Cheeseburgers for Just 50 Cents, but You’ll Have To Hurry
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
McDonald's is selling 50-cent double cheeseburgers for a limited time.
After NSW ban takes effect, retailers call for consistency in state knife laws
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling for national consistency in knife laws after new regulations took effect in New South Wales. Under NSWs new knife laws, it is illegal to sell knives to a child under the age of 18 (with exemptions for retailers selling to those who need a knife for their work or study). Police also have the authority to scan people for knives or weapons without a warrant in public.
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Snoop Dogg Launches Online Cannabis Lifestyle Marketplace
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Weed impresario Snoop Dogg has launched the SWED.com direct-to-consumer ecommerce marketplace, building on the successful openings this summer of a S.W.E.D. (Smoke Weed Every Day) dispensary in Los Angeles and coffee shop in Amsterdam. The site will feature Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records -branded hemp-derived cannabis products as well as serve as a directory for physical S.W.E.D. dispensaries, providing information for the LA and Amsterdam stores as well as other soon-to-be-launched locations.
John Deere Announced Nearly 200 More Layoffs at Its Iowa Plants During the Holidays. Here’s Why
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
John Deere continues downsizing.
How Brands Can Turn Viral Moments into Lasting Consumer Loyalty
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The way we shop is transforming, driven largely by millennials and Gen Z as they shift from active to passive shopping. Rather than actively seeking out products, younger consumers more frequently discover them through engaging, immersive content on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Imagine scrolling through your feed and stumbling upon a slick advertisement showcasing a stylish, ostensibly high-end product a high-performance vacuum, perhaps, or a stylish doormat.
Dollar General Is Testing Same-Day Delivery With DoorDash
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Dollar General is offering items on DoorDash's Marketplace app.
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
Benuta shoppers get ‘red carpet treatment’ with AI-based personalisation from Constructor
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 9, 2024
This holiday season (and beyond), its even easier for shoppers at Benuta to find whats on their wishlists. Just in time for the holidays, Benuta Europes largest online store for rugs, and a provider of complementary home decor has teamed up with US-based Constructor , an ecommerce search and product discovery platform. With its large, diverse product catalogue including more than 20,000 items for all spaces and aesthetics Benuta uses Constructor so shoppers can pinpoint whats best for them.
McDonald’s Is Finally Bringing Back the Beloved Snack Wrap in 2025
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
McDonald's is giving the people what they want.
Tractor Supply Grows Long-Term Store Goal to 3,200 Locations
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Tractor Supply Co. plans to open approximately 100 new stores in 2025 as it moves toward its eventual goal of operating 3,200 locations 200 more stores than its previous target as part of its Life Out Here 2030 strategic vision. The rural-oriented retailer, which currently operates 2,270 stores in 49 states, also revealed plans to: Enhance localization at individual stores; Explore B2B direct-sales opportunities with larger farms, SMBs and event spaces; Expand capabilities to grow share of wal
True Fit selected by Shopify as the first Shopify Plus Certified App for fit and sizing
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 9, 2024
True Fit , the leading AI-driven solution that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced its certification as a Shopify Plus Certified App Partner, helping fashion retailers selling on Shopify leverage AI-size and -fit recommendations to power conversions, improve customer lifetime value (CLV) and reduce returns. As a hallmark of innovation and proven performance, True Fit is the first – and only – size and fit app to be certified on the Shopify Plus Cert
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.
Target Adds New AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Target has joined the likes of Nordstrom , Amazon , Etsy and Walmart with the launch of new generative AI-powered shopping tools, including a Gift Finder and digital shopping assistant. Target Gift Finder Focuses First on Kids Toys The new gen AI-powered Bullseye Gift Finder offers personalized product recommendations to help shoppers quickly zero in on gifts for the kids on their list based on age, hobbies, favorite brands and more.
Recognising Excellence: Why Entering the 2025 Retail VM & Display Awards Matters
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The 2025 Retail Visual Merchandising and Display Awards are officially open for entries, offering an exceptional opportunity for retail professionals to celebrate their creative achievements and gain valuable industry recognition. Taking place on 12th March 2025 in London , next year s event will continue its long-standing tradition of spotlighting the talent that shapes retail spaces into captivating experiences.
Target Revealed the First-Week Taylor Swift Book Numbers, and They’re Quite Impressive
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Target and Taylor Swift paired for a unique collaboration.
Rituals reveals new store in Redical’s The Liberty Romford
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The Liberty Romford, the shopping centre owned and operated by Redical , has announced that beauty and wellbeing brand, Rituals , has opened its new store, heralding a strong start of the destinations retail transformation and elevation. The 1,162 sq ft store stocks the brands full range of luxurious yet affordable wellbeing products for bath, body and home.
Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud
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Cisco Modeling Labs Free: Get Free Hands-on Practice in Network Simulation
Cisco Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Cisco Modeling Labs Free is now available, making our premier network virtualization platform easier and more accessible than ever.
Black Friday delivers +18.5% weekly revenue boost for UK online retailers, according to Wunderkind’s data
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Black Friday trading delivered improvements to web visits, ecommerce conversions and digital revenues in the lead-up to the discounting event, according to the latest data from Wunderkind , the leading AI-powered performance marketing and identity platform. Original data from Wunderkinds Marketing Pulse, which analysed over 39.5 million online shopping journeys, revealed that web visits increased by +19.8% in the week leading up to Black Friday (16 22 Nov 2024 vs 23 29 Nov 2024), as consumers
Sweet set: M&M’s to open first store in Australia
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2024
M&M’s will launch its first store in Australia next year for three weeks from January 6 to January 26 as part of its partnership with the Australian Open. Through immersive, interactive experiences, were excited to bring M&MS colourful fun to life at Australias first M&MS Store, marking the start to what is going to be a big year for the brand,” said Mars Wrigleys portfolio director, Michelle Gazzola.
Ecommpay streamlines payouts experience
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Streamlining the payout experience for merchants and other businesses,Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has launched a new Payouts via Hosted Payment Page facility. The new, efficient way to process payouts to payment cards as well for deposits made toApple Pay and Google Pay, the advanced Payouts via Payment Page solution is an industry first and game-changer for businesses where senders dont have the beneficiary’s details.
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.
Why Christmas decorations drive retail success in Southeast Asian malls
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Despite the fact that there is no tradition of Christmas gift-giving in countries like Thailand and Cambodia, where Buddhism is overwhelmingly the religion of the majority , mall operators and retailers spend big bucks there on Christmas decorations, displays, Santas and other seasonal paraphernalia. Carols are piped relentlessly over public address systems, with strains of let it snow, let it snow, let it snow creating a weird disconnect with the boiling heat outside.
Starbucks CEO Heralds 30-Second Rule Timesaver and Return of Customer Favorite
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says these new changes will make a big difference.
Korean beauty industry giant Amorepacific charts new course in global markets
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2024
South Korea’s beauty conglomerate Amorepacific announced at its recent Investor Day that it is shifting focus from China to the US and European markets while seeking new brand acquisitions. China, which generated half of the company’s Asian revenue in 2023, has diminished as a key market. After Seoul’s 2016 decision to deploy the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system, China retaliated with import restrictions and a ban on group tours to South Korea forc
FDA ‘Actively Reviewing’ a Ban on Red Food Dye
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The FDA may ban FD&C Red No. 3 in U.S. food production.
Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity
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Mastering cash flow this festive season
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Ah, December the busiest, jolliest, and, lets be honest, often the most stressful time of year for small businesses. While everyone else is wrapping presents and enjoying a festive drink or two, business owners are managing stock, juggling bookings, and budgeting for extra holiday wage costs. Its no secret that the festive season is a delicate balancing act for many small businesses.
Macy’s Faces Pressure From Activist Investor To Pivot Away From Current Strategy
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Macy's is once again facing pressure from activist investors.
Hallenstein Glasson’s sales grow, boosted by Australian performance
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Hallenstein Glasson has reported higher sales in the first 18 weeks of its new financial year. The fashion retailer’s sales grew 10.1 per cent year on year, thanks to the strong performance of the Australian market and favourable exchange rate due to the stronger Australian dollar. However, the company noted continuing challenges in the New Zealand market amid cost of living pressures. “Our investment in new stores continues, opening three new stores in New Zealand and two relocation
Dobbies to close 12 stores as restructuring plan gets green light
Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Dobbies has confirmed it will close 12 stores after its restructuring plan was approved by the Court of Session in Scotland. The garden centre chain said it will now exit the leases of 10 loss making sites while two additional sites in Morpeth and Stapleton will move to other garden centre operators. Dobbies added that its flagship in Antrim, which was previously earmarked for closure, will remain open following an agreement with the landlord.
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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