Thu.Apr 03, 2025

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Why Store Closures Present Opportunity for Retail Real Estate

Retail TouchPoints

In the first quarter each year, announcements of store closings often fuel speculation about the state of physical retail and the strength of the industry. In fact, the marketplaces industry, and brick-and-mortar retail specifically, is healthy, with underlying metrics demonstrating that demand for space continues to outpace supply. In the competition for consumer dollars, stores remain a crucial part of a successful omnichannel strategy and there is significant opportunity in the current marke

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How Yarn’n is revolutionising hygiene with a focus on First Nations communities

Inside Retail

Yarn’n, a First Nations-owned e-commerce brand and maker of environmentally conscious toilet rolls, has clinched an exclusive partnership with supermarket giant Woolworths as it continues to scale its ethical, sustainable and socially conscious business model. With a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact and directing a substantial profit share to the Yalari Foundation, Yarnn is transforming how consumers think about everyday essentials.

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Target Launches 300-Piece Limited-Time Kate Spade Collection

Retail TouchPoints

Target has partnered with Kate Spade New York to create an extensive limited-time collection of more than 300 fashion, home and entertaining products. Launching April 12, more than half the collection will be priced at $15 or less, with prices starting at $5. The Kate Spade New York x Target collection includes womens, kids and baby apparel with extended sizing and adaptive styles, handbags, home accessories and party essentials like dcor, stationery and more.

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How Jennifer Gilbert went from musical theatre to a career in e-commerce

Inside Retail

Inside Retails Top 50 People in E-Commerce , presented by Australia Post, is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australias online retail industry. Over the coming weeks, we will be profiling this years Top 10. Here, we speak with #7, Nutra Organics’ head of global e-commerce, Jennifer Gilbert, about pivoting from a musical theatre career to e-commerce, striking the balance between ‘art’ and ‘science’ in her role and finding her groove

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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QVC Reframes Itself as a ‘Live Social Shopping Company,’ Plans 24/7 Livestreams on TikTok

Retail TouchPoints

QVC is working hard to revamp its image while staying true to its roots. Late last year the company changed its name from Qurate Retail Group to QVC Group , bringing its biggest brand to the forefront. Now QVC wants to shed its TV roots and become known instead as a live social shopping company, and its first big move is a new deal with TikTok Shop that will see the OG home shopping network host 24/7 live shopping streams on TikTok that viewers can join via the app any time, day or night.

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Small Business, Big Ideas: Amid Historic Disruption in Off-Price, This Family-Owned Overstock Wholesaler is Reinventing the Game

Retail TouchPoints

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. Norman Nardick, Founder of The Bazaar and grandfather of current CEO Bradley Nardick. Back in 1960, before terms like off-price and closeout were commonplace, decorated World War II veteran Norman Nardick was working for a catalog company offloading its out-of-season merchandise.

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Five key consumer behaviour and technology shifts impacting retailers

Inside Retail

Retail is at a tipping point in Australia. Global geopolitics are making Australia look like an attractive market, but retailers are continuing to grapple with huge shifts in consumer behaviour as well as technological change. These evolving consumer expectations are a key driver behind the changes happening in retail. 1. Omnichannel and personalised Omnichannel is critical for traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers to compete against the new online entrants.

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Tom Brady’s Sports Collectibles Retailer to Open Flagship at American Dream

Retail TouchPoints

CardVault by Tom Brady will open a flagship location later this month at the American Dream mall in Rutherford, N.J., next to MetLife Stadium, home field for the NFLs Jets and Giants. The 1,200-square-foot store will offer rare and premium trading cards, authentication services and an exclusive VIP trading experience. Bringing CardVault by Tom Brady to American Dream, just steps from MetLife Stadium home to countless iconic moments in sports is a significant milestone for us, said Ed Kane, Co-

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GOOD MAN BRAND + Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson Unveils Its Most Sustainable and First Circular Sneaker: The Halo.

Retail Focus

Good Man Brand, the popular menswear and footwear brand founded by Super Bowl Champion, philanthropist and entrepreneur Russell Wilson, is proud to announce the launch of its most sustainable sneaker yet the Halo. Designed with a trend-forward mindset whilst keeping sustainability at its core, the Halo features a revolutionary biodegradable sole developed in partnership with Balena – a material science innovator specializing in biodegradable and recyclable biopolymers.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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For Kelly Cook, Leading David’s Bridal is a ‘Dream Come True’

Retail TouchPoints

Davids Bridal is in the business of dream-making, according to new CEO Kelly Cook, and in this video she explains why leading the retailer represents a dream come true for her. She shares her vision for the company, including its asset-light Aisles to Algorithms growth strategy and the recent launch of its Pearl Media Network. Cook has big ambitions for Davids Bridal: Instead of us being dominant in a $4 billion wedding dress industry, now we want to become dominant in a $64 billion wedding indu

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P’Nut Street Noodles chain caught underpaying staff by $1 million

Inside Retail

PNut Street Noodles is facing legal action after allegedxly underpaying 118 workers nearly $1 million across its restaurants in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has taken Sabcha operator of 11 PNut Street Noodles and company director Ankur Sehgal to the Federal Circuit and Family Court after finding out that their staff were underpaid a total of $976,463 between April 2019 and May 2021.

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Famed Vintage Retailer BEYOND RETRO Unveils Rare Archival Capsules.

Retail Focus

A new archival drop of rare vintage is coming to Beyond Retros flagship store in Oxford Circus. Beyond Retro unveils a highly curated archive showcasing its rarest vintage treasures. The renowned European retailer sifts through thousands of vintage pieces each week, unearthing some truly special hidden gems. To celebrate these exceptional finds, Beyond Retro is dedicating special spaces in its London flagship storeOxford Circus where shoppers can explore and shop these rare discoveries.

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Adore’s Ikou crosses border, opening first Melbourne store

Inside Retail

Adore Group’s wellness brand Ikou has opened its first Melbourne store at Melbourne Central, following three current locations in NSW in Leura, Byron Bay, and Sydney. The 67sqm boutique will feature skincare, body care, aromatherapy, and home fragrance, including best-sellers such as the Neroli Calming Face Oil, Recovery Face Cleansing Creme, Day Creme, Night Creme, and Face Polish.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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.

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Maki & Ramen to bring authentic Japanese flavours to Leicester

A1 Retail

Highcross Leicesterhas confirmed that the much-loved sushi and noodle bar, Maki & Ramen, is set to join its culinary lineup ahead of Summer 2025, opening its doors towards the end of May. Marking the arrival of the very first Maki & Ramen in the East Midlands, the Leicester launch represents an exciting expansion for both the brand and Leicesters food scene.

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Shopping centre operators welcome SA’s tougher knife laws

Inside Retail

The Shopping Centre Council (SCCA) has welcomed South Australias reformed knife laws, saying that it will help combat knife crime and better protect the community. The new laws, which take effect on Friday, give local police more powers to prevent and deal with knife-related offenses. They are now allowed to conduct metal detector searches at a wider range of locations, including shopping centres and public transport hubs.

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Lidl trials middle aisle click and collect scheme for loyalty programme members

Retail Gazette

Lidl is trialling a new click, reserve and collect service on its app where customers will be able to reserve a Middle of Lidl product before it launches in store. From April 7, the discounters latest spotlight product will be available for shoppers to reserve the item two weeks before it hits the supermarkets as well as select their preferred store for collection on the Lidl Plus app.

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Junior’s Debuts Deep-Fried Cheesecake With Loaded Toppings

Retail Wire

Junior's deep-fried cheesecake is the newest item on the beloved bakery's menu.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.

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Cisco Meraki Add-on for Splunk, New and Improved!

Cisco Retail

Introducing version 3 of the Cisco Meraki Add-on for Splunk. A Splunk technical add-on (TA) is a modular component that normalizes, validates, and enriches specific data sources before indexing in Splunk to enable proper searching, reporting, and analysis without changing the underlying raw data.

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Betty’s Burgers leader Troy McDonagh steps down

Inside Retail

Bettys Burgers MD Troy McDonagh has announced his departure after seven years with the burger chain. Following seven exceptionally rewarding years at the helm of Betty’s Burgers, it is now time for my next venture. It has been an immense honour and privilege to lead this remarkable team, McDonagh said in a LinkedIn post announcing his decision.

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New Look owners inject £30m to accelerate digital transformation

Retail Gazette

New Look owners are injecting 30m of fresh equity into the fashion chain in a bid to bolster its digital transformation. The retailer is to confirm this week that its shareholders Alcentra and Brait has provided the investment, Sky News reported. New Look employs about 10,000 people across its 340 UK stores. The retailer pulled the plug on its Irish operations earlier this year following several years of sustained losses and challenging market conditions.

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Rushmere invests in becoming one of Northern Ireland’s most energy-efficient shopping centres

A1 Retail

Rushmere Shopping Centre & Retail Park in Craigavon has become one of Northern Irelands most energy-efficient shopping centres, qualifying for a Green Loan from Danske Bank to support ongoing development. A shopping destination in the heart of Craigavon, Rushmere boasts some of the top names in retail, with over 60 top brand stores located within the centre.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Boux Avenue back in the black, bolstered by M&S and Next tie-ups

Retail Gazette

Boux Avenue chairman Theo Paphitis credited an elevated product range and third-party partnerships for the lingerie operators return to profit. The business recorded a return to the profit in the year to March 2024, up over 2m on the previous year and 7m over the last two financial years in EBITDA terms. The retailer , which is part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group alongside stablemates Ryman and Robert Dyas, said its results were driven by great product and strong impactful marketing around ke

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HARIBO UK announces first Scottish store at Silverburn, Glasgow

A1 Retail

First c retail store in Scotland to open in Silverburn, Glasgow HARIBO UK has a significant retail presence, with the Silverburn location marking the 12 th HARIBO location in the UK The store is due to open later this year and will include HARIBO UKs full range of products This follows the successful launch of HARIBO UKs store in Bluewater Shopping Centre earlier this year, signifying clear growth in HARIBO UKs retail presence HARIBO UK is set to open its first store in Scotland.

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Former M&S co-CEO Katie Bickerstaffe joins Sainsbury’s as non-exec

Retail Gazette

Sainsbury’s has appointed former M&S co-chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe and The Sage Group boss Steve Hare as new non-executive directors. The supermarket giant said Bickerstaffe, who left M&S in March last year , is a highly regarded retail and consumer business leader, bringing strong perspectives on digital business models and transformation programmes.

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Junction 32 announces that Lovisa will be its first opening of 2025

A1 Retail

Junction 32, Yorkshires outlet shopping destination, has announced the arrival of international jewellery brand Lovisa at the centre. Opening on April 2 nd , Lovisa covers a 761 sq ft unit in a busy and popular location of the centre. The new opening will be a welcome addition to Junction 32, complementing its expanding fashion offering. What started as a vision for on-trend fashion jewellery at ready-to-wear prices, Lovisa fast became a fashion-forward brand that caters to everyone.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Why Independent Retail Still Wins for Emerging CPG Brands

Rangeme

While many entrepreneurs dream of their products dancing beneath the fluorescent lights of a national chain, the reality behind those dreams often carries a cost. Hidden among the towering pallets and pristine endcaps are pitfalls that few discuss: slotting fees that siphon margins, chargebacks that gnaw at profits, and a glacial approval process designed less for innovation than for inertia.

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Kroger Expands Private Label With Trendy New Offerings

Retail Wire

Kroger is introducing five new Our Brands products to all of its stores nationwide.

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NRF expects ‘slower trajectory for consumer spending’ in 2025 as tariffs fuel uncertainty, inflation fears

Retail Dive

Retail sales could grow 3.7% at best — or well under 3% — as many consumers reach the limits of their spending power, the trade group said.

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