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Despite what you might have heard, operating a successful business depends on effective cash management. Yes, the use of digital payments is growing, and it’s not something to be ignored, but the relevance of material currency persists. Because of the importance of cash, the seemingly tedious task of balancing cash drawers is an indispensable business operation.
The humble sneaker has long been a staple item in closets everywhere for consumers of all ages. The consistent appeal of sneakers and sportswear has grown in recent times with customers, particularly from the Gen Z demographic , continuing to favor them as everyday items for leisure and now work. With the growing popularity of the ‘athleisure’ trend, brought on by a renewed focus on both comfort and style, sneakers and sportswear look set to dominate retail for years to come.
Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As the New Year approaches, many of us are reflecting on our habits and setting resolutions for positive change. One impactful and easily adoptable resolution is embracing sustainable grocery shopping. The average person spends £28.23 on household food and (non-alcoholic) drink supplies per week, totalling £1,467.96 annually.
BlendJet Inc., a reputable name in the industry, has announced a recall affecting approximately 4.8 million portable blenders. These blenders were previously sold in prominent retail outlets such as Costco, Target, and Walmart. This recall follows an alarming number of reports regarding malfunctions, including blades detaching, overheating, and in some cases, even fires.
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BlendJet Inc., a reputable name in the industry, has announced a recall affecting approximately 4.8 million portable blenders. These blenders were previously sold in prominent retail outlets such as Costco, Target, and Walmart. This recall follows an alarming number of reports regarding malfunctions, including blades detaching, overheating, and in some cases, even fires.
Bluesky, the decentralized, invite-only social network built on open-source protocol, announced that it is expanding its offering with a new integrated video and music player for links as well as a new "hide post" feature.
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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi has announced a 57% reduction in its food waste*, meaning it has hit its 2030 target eight years early. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket announced this latest milestone as it published its inaugural sustainability report, which offers insights into the work Aldi is doing that contributes to society and the planet, while maintaining its commitment
In The Style CEO Adam Frisby has stepped down from the fast fashion firm he founded 10 years ago. Frisby, who agreed to return to the CEO position when In The Style was sold to private equity firm Baaj Capital earlier this year in a move that staved off administration, said his decision had been made as the business had now “turned a corner” and was back to profitability.
When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With cold and flu season in full swing, Tesco is making a big change to its popular own brand pocket tissue multi-packs: the retailer is scrapping the plastic packaging and replacing it with recyclable paper saving more than 55 million pieces of soft plastic.
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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi has confirmed it will continue its expansion in Scotland, with plans to invest more than £56m over the next two years, opening three new stores in Broughty Ferry, Straiton and Castle Douglas next year. The move supports the discount retailer’s growth ambitions and will allow it to meet consumer demands for outstanding quality and the […] If yo
AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s leading plant-based smoky cheeze, Applewood Vegan, is celebrating Veganuary 2024 by relaunching its first-ever snacking cheeze to make it easier for snack lovers to enjoy on the go. Multi-award-winning Applewood Vegan, which launched in Minis format in Morrisons stores across the UK this spring, will be relaunching as Applewood Vegan Bites
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Currys is delighted to announce it has raised over £1 million for charity from customer micro-donations since partnering with the award-winning UK fintech charity Pennies. The partnership has raised money for a number of charities including current partners, the Digital Poverty Alliance in the UK, and My Canine Companion in ROI.
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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Consumer card spending increased just 4.1% year-on-year in 2023 – noticeably lower than the growth seen in 2022 (10.6%) – as Brits cut back on new clothes, eating out and home improvements amid rising inflation and household bills.
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.
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Four in 10 consumers are heading into 2024 saying they feel less financially secure than when 2023 began, according to new research from KPMG UK. Assessing confidence for 2024, KPMG’s latest Consumer Pulse survey of 3000 UK consumers shows those feeling worse about their financial security outnumber those feeling more secure by almost two to […] If
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A resident in Hull became the first person in the UK to return a potentially unwanted Christmas present, data from PayPoint reveals today. In the early hours of Christmas morning, the first parcel was returned to a Collect+ store at 02:57.
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! ffhas launched a new cookbook in partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, which is available in stores from today. The cookbook, called ‘Eat like a Champion’, includes 80 recipes that have been inspired by athletes and nutritionists such as Paula Radcliffe and Laura and Jason Kenny from Team GB and ParalympicsGB.
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