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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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.
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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.
Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity
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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.
Dollar General Is Testing Same-Day Delivery With DoorDash
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Dollar General is offering items on DoorDash's Marketplace app.
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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
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.
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.
Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model
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Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.
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.
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
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.
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.
Master Off-Page SEO: Boost Traffic, Build Trust, and Drive Conversions
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Off-page SEO is the key to building trust, attracting qualified traffic, and boosting conversions. This guide explores how to leverage backlinks, guest blogging, social media, and influencer marketing to expand your website’s reach and authority. Discover the synergy between on-page and off-page SEO, ensuring your site is optimized for success. Learn how to create valuable content, engage with online communities, and track your progress to fine-tune your strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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
Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Turn Your Website Into a Money-Maker: Tips for Small Business Success
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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.
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.
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
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.
Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution
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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.
Class Action Lawsuit Against T-Mobile Filed Over Dodgy Billing Tactics
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
A lawsuit against T-Mobile claims the company is making a profit from a bogus fee.
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.
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.
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