Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 24, 2024

For decades, household name brands have topped the consumer market. Theyve dominated shelf space at retailers around the world while owning consumer mindshare thanks to massive marketing budgets, established reputations and widespread recognition. Conversely, private labels were perceived solely as cost-effective solutions that helped stretch family budgets or worse, uncool and untrendy alternatives to the national brands they competed with on the shelf.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Wendy's is closing several locations before the year is over.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 24, 2024

After a jump in shopper counts over Panic Weekend (21 and 22 Dec 2024), Boxing Day (26 Dec 2024) store traffic is also expected to rise +2%, according to RetailNext , the leading analytics solution for bricks-and-mortar retailers. Original data from RetailNexts UK shopper traffic index, which captures billions of store visits globally each year, showed that footfall on Super Saturday (21 Dec 2024) jumped +2.2% year-on-year, prompted by retailers offering early Boxing Day discounts as well as the

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Del Taco is coming to the Prairie State.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Asdas private equity owner has enjoyed a 44m payout despite the supermarket chains ongoing struggles. Newly filed accounts for TDR Capital, which also owns pet retailer Jollyes, show its partners shared a profit pot of 43.9m in the year to March, 10m more than the 33.6m from the year prior. The highest earning partner received 2.9m, The Telegraph reported.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Costco egg recall is going to be affecting millions of customers.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Cadbury has had its Royal Warrant removed by King Charles.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Holland & Barrett is preparing to launch two new stores on Londons Oxford Street, located at opposite ends of the iconic shopping destination. The openings are set to take place ahead of January, a key period for wellness-focused consumers. The first store, at 385 Oxford Street near Bond Street station, occupies 2,282 sq ft. The second, located at 146/148 Oxford Street near Tottenham Court Road, measures over 1,500 sq ft.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT continues to divide customers.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 24, 2024

December 23, the peak shopping day ahead of Christmas, has once again been fruitful for retailers across the UK. Data from MRI Software shows footfall across the UK surged 28.5% yesterday, led by a 45.5% rise in shopping centre footfall, alongside a 31.1% jump in retail parks. Footfall across UK high streets also enjoyed strong week-on-week growth, which was up 18.8%.

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

LEGO is experiencing continued revenue growth by investing in new customers and retaining existing fans.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Fortnum & Mason has warned customers that their festive hampers may not arrive in time for 25 December due to “staffing issues” The luxury department store said it had put caps on orders of its Christmas hampers because of high demand, The Telegraph reported. The retailer, which launched a pop-up in Heathrow Terminal 4 earlier this month, has been the subject of complaints across X – formerly Twitter – with some shoppers claiming they had been placed on hold for over

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Whataburger is giving fans the chance to win a free themed wedding.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 24, 2024

After a jump in shopper counts over Panic Weekend (21 and 22 Dec 2024), Boxing Day (26 Dec 2024) store traffic is also expected to rise +2%, according to RetailNext , the leading analytics solution for bricks-and-mortar retailers. Original data from RetailNexts UK shopper traffic index, which captures billions of store visits globally each year, showed that footfall on Super Saturday (21 Dec 2024) jumped +2.2% year-on-year, prompted by retailers offering early Boxing Day discounts as well as the

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

CFPB is going after Walmart and Branch Messenger for collecting millions in "junk fees.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Saks CEO Marc Metrick will lead the expanded company, while Chief Merchandising Officer Tracy Margolies will take over as Bergdorf Goodman’s president.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Rocket Homes and real estate firm The Jason Mitchell Group in hot water with the government.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Popular Danish lifestyle brand Sstrene Grene is set to open its newest UK store in Colchesters Culver Square Shopping Centre on Friday 17th January 2025. The Colchester store marks the brands first UK opening of 2025 and its second location in Essex, furthering its expansion across the country. The new store will feature Sstrene Grenes signature Scandinavian design and frequent product drops, offering a wide range of items such as contemporary homewares, furniture, kitchen essentials, seasonal d

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Burger King has more freebies for its customers.

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Cross Cap

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Our previous installment of this guide covered the setting up of a sign library, and what information should you should be storing about the graphics you use in-store. (You can find Part 2 here!) Without further ado, here’s the conclusion to our guide to in-store sign planning.

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Shopping Center

DECEMBER 24, 2024

West Palm Beach, Fla. Three new tenants have signed leases at The Nora District, a mixed-use project currently underway in West Palm Beach. IGK Salon, Indaco and ZenHippo will occupy… The post Three New Tenants Sign Leases at Nora District in West Palm Beach, Florida appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Cross Cap

DECEMBER 24, 2024

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Shopping Center

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Austin, Texas Presidium will break ground on the next phase of The Row, a 314-acre mixed-use project in Austin. Featuring a 6,250-square-foot freestanding restaurant site and 22,000 square feet of… The post Presidium to Break Ground on Next Phase of 314-Acre Mixed-Use Project in Austin, Texas appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Customer Experience

DECEMBER 24, 2024

By focusing on customer retention through strategies like personalized communication, exclusive perks, free shipping, and referral programs, you can turn seasonal shoppers into loyal customers who keep coming back all year round.

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Shopping Center

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Seattle Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) has signed a definitive agreement with the Nordstrom family and Mexican omnichannel retailer El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV (Liverpool) in a deal that… The post Nordstrom Family, Liverpool to Take Namesake Department Store Chain Private in $6.25 Billion Deal appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 24, 2024

B&Q is set to acquire three Homebase stores in the Republic of Ireland for 3.2m following the retailer’s collapse last month. The stores in Letterkenny, Navan and Waterford will join the DIY chains eight stores, and staff will be transferred across. B&Q said the deal will add a combined 9,300 sqm to its portfolio in Ireland and aims to convert the spaces to its banner by the end of next year.

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

Lets play 20 Questions. Luke Jamieson, a customer experience (CX) thought leader in Australia, asked me to answer 20 customer experience questions in a lightning round style for one of his projects. As I considered my answers, I realized that the subscribers to my newsletter and videos would also enjoy them. There is a lot here, so Im breaking it into two parts.

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Shopping Center

DECEMBER 24, 2024

San Mateo, Calif. Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT (CNSREIT) and Sterling Organization have acquired Bridgepointe Shopping Center, a 231,700-square-foot retail center in San Mateo. Tenants at the property, which… The post Cohen & Steers, Sterling Acquire 231,700-Square-Foot Retail Center in San Mateo, California appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Cross Cap

DECEMBER 24, 2024

How to stay on track of all marketing initiatives during the holiday season? Here are five points to consider when mapping out a holiday marketing plan.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Popular Danish lifestyle brand, Sstrene Grene, is bringing its signature Scandinavian charm to Colchester on Friday 17th January 2025. Located in Culver Square Shopping Centre, the new store marks an exciting step in the brands UK expansion, offering a touch of Danish hygge to kick off the year.

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