Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As ecommerce continues to grow, various states are introducing or planning to introduce Retail Delivery Fees (RDFs). U.S. ecommerce sales reached an impressive $1.1 trillion in 2023, accounting for 22% of total retail sales , with projections suggesting an increase to $1.9 trillion by 2029. This growth is driven by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences alongside the emergence of new competitors responding to changing market dynamics.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Chris Rodwell has been named as the inaugural CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC), the upcoming merged entity of the country’s peak retail lobby groups , effective in March next year. “We are thrilled to have secured Chris to lead the future amalgamated entity, the Australian Retail Council as we enter this next critical growth phase for our $430 billion dollar retail sector,” said Nicole Sheffield, president of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA).

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Fresh Market will deploy solutions from VusionGroup across all 166 grocery stores in its fleet next year, adding electronic shelf labels (ESLs), improved inventory management technology and analytics designed to better support in-store merchandising decisions, timing of out-of-stocks and prioritizing waste reduction. The retailers partnership with VusionGroup will include a suite of Vusion 360 solutions, including: Multicolor ESLs that can support remote price changes and are equipped with f

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Merry Hill, one of the UKs top 10 retail and leisure destinations, is celebrating a landmark year of growth, with 49 brands either opening, signing, or reinvesting in the destination. Footfall was also up, increasing by 3.9% in the last 12 months, mirrored by an increase in sales of 4%, ahead of a busy Christmas season. Of the 49 deals, 26 were new entrants.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) union has authorized a strike against the coffee giant just prior to the final contract negotiation session in 2024, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 19. According to an Instagram post, 98% of SBWU baristas voted to authorize a ULP [unfair labor practices] strike, if necessary. This ramp-up in rhetoric comes at the end of a year when it seemed that Starbucks and the union, which claims to represent more than 500 stores and 10,500 workers, seemed to be moving towa

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Japanese department store Matsuya has introduced a digital platform with a click-and-collect service including tax refunds in a bid to tap into the growth of international tourists. Matsuya is the first Japanese department store to offer global customers this service, which includes products from Miu Miu, Prada, Roger Vivier, Aesop and Tom Ford Beauty.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Popular online brands, growing F&B operators, and established retail names are just some of the occupiers who have moved to Manchester Arndale over the past 12 months as the shopping centre strengthens its position as the North Wests premier retail destination. During 2024, joint asset managers M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual alongside retained leasing agents Metis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners as well as retained lease advisory agents Green & Partners, secured 223,748 sq ft

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When you think about soda or pop, brand names like Coca-Cola, Pepsi or even Dr Pepper might come to mind first. More recently, there has been a new wave of soda brands infiltrating the grocery aisle, largely within the prebiotic and probiotic category. According to analysis firm Grand View Research , the North American prebiotic and probiotic soda market generated US$191.7 million of revenue in 2023.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Christmas arrives early for shoppers in Naples and the Campania region this year as Hamleys, the worlds finest toy store opens its doors at Torre Annunziata in the brand new MaxiMall Pompeii , the innovative new retail hub set in the shadows of Vesuvius and the historic archaeological site. Project: Lombardini22, / Photographer: Luca Rotondo This is the fourth Hamleys store in Italy, opened in collaboration with GIOCHI PREZIOSI S.P.A., Italy’s leading toy manufacturer and distributor.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Hot on the heels of being named the Australian Fashion Laureates Emerging Designer of the Year, Gabriella Pereira this month opened the doors to the first physical retail concept this month for her label Beare Park. She told Inside Retail that she sees the Fashion Laureates accolade as an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing conversation in the fashion industry and be a part of its evolution.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Out of all Starbucks Workers United baristas, 98% have voted to authorize a strike.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Vegan beauty has quickly become the industry standard in recent years but the rise in popularity of animal-based skincare hints at a shift in consumer behaviour. What started with bone broth and collagen supplements has quickly turned into topical products as the market’s obsession with youth and anti-ageing grows. Now sheep wax and milk protein, along with other animal-based products, are readily available on pharmacy shelves and beauty counters branded as organic and natural alternative

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

General Mills is working to attract inflation-weary consumers with new brand promotions.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Japan’s Seven & I Holdings said on Wednesday it plans to open 500 new convenience stores in the United States and Canada through 2027. Seven & I’s founding Ito family made an offer, estimated to be worth $58 billion, last month to take the company private amid a competing takeover offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In the spirit of giving, White Castle will give cravers the best gift of all this holiday season, freebies to customers who come dressed in a cheerful holiday costume before placing their in-person order.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The department store has more flexibility than others attempting a turnaround, but ongoing top-line weakness clouds its longer-term prospects.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

KFC is opening a prototype restaurant focused on sauces and tenders.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Last month, Morrisons confirmed that it had reduced its debt burden by almost 40% as part of wider turnaround efforts driven by new boss Rami Baitieh. The Bradford-based company has repaid 2.4bn of debt overall since it was snapped up by private equity owner Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CDR) in 2021. Repayments to date have brought its overall debt pile down to 3.8bn, from 6.2bn.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

McDonald's had an E. coli outbreak in October.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Among consumers who feel ignored, 75% would rather support brands that align with their values, iHeartMedia’s research found.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

McDonald's is giving its customers a great deal.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The retailer is embarking on the pilot program in the name of safety. But one industry advocacy group says higher staffing and improved safety training and protocols are needed.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Subway is reportedly upping the snack game.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Charlie Sampson, Director of Leadership Development at employee engagement consultancy scarlettabbott Theres nothing like Christmas in retail. Manic, magical, and mince pie-fuelled, its a challenging period for employees and team leaders in the industry that makes Christmas happen. Unprecedented demand, coupled with longer hours and new staff, requires a new approach to leadership that understands the extra pressures placed on teams, helps them perform at their best, and prevents burnout.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Social Security full retirement age is set to increase again in 2025.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shoppers can check on the availability of products via a DTC company’s website and pick up their order at a nearby Bloomingdale’s store.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau is warning credit card companies to maintain honesty.

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LS Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

With Honda and Nissan struggling, a merger may benefit both companies.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Merry Hill is celebrating a landmark year of growth, with 49 brands either opening, signing,or reinvesting in the destination. Footfall was also up, increasing by 3.9 percent in the last 12 months, mirrored by an increase in salesof4 percent,ahead of a busy Christmas season. Of the 49 deals, 26 were new entrants. Taking a combined 295,500 sq ft, this included major flagship openings such as the national debuts of fitness operator XF Gym and the much-anticipated Harvey Norman.

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