Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

If you’re launching a retail business, finding and renting an accessible base to sell to your target demographic is a huge step. Learning the nuts and bolts of leasing commercial property and lease terms, in general, can help you make informed decisions to impact your start-up’s chances of success. How retail leasing works When you lease retail space, you’re effectively renting commercial space where your business can welcome customers to market and sell your goods or services.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Roblox has announced a new commerce integration with Shopify that will allow brands with Shopify storefronts to sell physical items directly in their Roblox games. Shopify plans to begin piloting the integration soon, with a larger launch of the capability planned for 2025. Shopify President Harley Finkelstein as a Roblox character. (Image courtesy Shopify) “You’ll be able to buy everything from clothing to unique accessories, collectibles [directly on Roblox] — the possibilities are endless,” s

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Alibaba-owned grocery chain Freshippo will launch its first presence in Australia, in partnership with Ebest, the local online Asian supermarket. Freshippo’s items will be available through Ebest’s shopping app and website, with a product selection tailored to the Australian market, including Chinese delicacies such as snacks, juices, tea drinks, and culinary sauces.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Data management platform Feedonomics has integrated with Amazon Today , a program that allows retailers with brick-and-mortar locations to sell their in-store inventory on Amazon. Participating Amazon Today retailers can provide both Amazon Prime and non-Prime shoppers with access to same-day delivery and in-store pickup options at their physical locations.

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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.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Google's new virtual try-on tool for dresses aims to help cut down on returns, resulting in happier customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

According to recent estimates , there are over 26 million ecommerce sites globally. Still, despite the convenience and wealth of choice that online shopping offers (and shoppers love), these sites are only responsible for a modest portion of all retail sales. In the U.S., home to over half of online retail sites, the proportion is only about 16%, per the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

JCPenney has partnered with disabled writer and athlete Jamey Perry on a line of fashionable, functional apparel for women who use wheelchairs. The collection includes 18 styles at prices ranging from $44 to $99 and includes blazers, dress slacks, blouses and cocktail outfits, all designed to reduce common issues faced by women in wheelchairs. The limited-time collaboration was launched Sept. 9 at the Runway of Dreams Fashion Revolution show at New York Fashion Week.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Scammers often steal money from victims using fake cryptocurrency investment schemes.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Health-focused online grocer Thrive Market plans to launch a retail media network powered by Instacart ’s Carrot Ads solution. Thrive Market will use Carrot Ads to help connect brands with its more than 1.5 million members through sponsored product and display ads on its own website and app. “Thrive Market’s personalized experience makes healthy living more accessible,” said April Lane, Chief Merchandising Officer of Thrive Market in a statement. “This partnership redefin

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The pizza chain is rejecting the concept of less is more.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

When Luana Bumachar joined Solo Brands as its new Chief Marketing Officer, there was a big debate permeating the industry: did Solo Brand’s viral campaign with Snoop Dogg actually work, or did it all that time and money go up in smoke? Industry practitioners and pundits believed that while renowned cannabis user Snoop claiming he “gave up smoke” in exchange for a Solo Stove generated a lot of buzz, it didn’t drive tangible business results.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

McDonald's and Crocs collaborated last year as well.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Warehouse automation continues to evolve with more advanced technologies, greater choices, and smarter software. In Australia, the warehouse automation market is expected to grow from approximately $18.5 billion this year to $41.3 billion in 2029. With this growth, warehouse operators face an increasingly complex decision when selecting the right automation for their warehouse and application.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Southwest Airlines Co. has released a letter from its executive chairman of the board of directors regarding a significant update to its board structure, marking the next phase of its comprehensive board refreshment plan.

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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.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In an era when consumers are experiencing sustainability fatigue, the fashion sector finds itself at a critical juncture. Roger Lee, CEO of TAL Apparel, told Inside Retail the current level of investment in sustainability appears to be suboptimal and the primary factor contributing to this low investment is the absence of significant market demand. The manufacturing company works with major brands, including Hugo Boss, Brooks Brothers, and Banana Republic, so it has an intimate understanding of

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In his inaugural week as the new Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol has issued a public letter to instill confidence, sharing his personal insights with strategic direction.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Amy Liu embodies the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention”. As a beauty industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, Liu knows what works for the mainstream beauty market. However, after having trouble finding products that catered to her own highly sensitive skin requirements, the entrepreneur decided to take matters into her own hands.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The company is committed to helping its employees with generous hourly rates.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

J Crew’s catalogue has long been a coveted fashion reference to timeless style and now the brand is ready to capitalise on its own lore. After discontinuing its paper mailer in 2017, the J Crew catalogue is back. The strategy behind the catalogue relaunch is not a hail mary to return J Crew to its former glory – the company’s sales are close to US$3 billion this year, according to its CEO Libby Wadle – but rather to evoke a sense of nostalgia amongst customers and reposition itself as the pionee

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In a recent Amazing Business Radio episode, I interviewed Rony Vexelman, the VP of marketing at Optimove , who said, “Companies that put their customers at the center are the companies that are outperforming their competition.” Who would disagree with that statement? Well, Heather Quick Ginevan did, and she included a great explanation in just one sentence.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It’s almost midnight, the blue light from my phone penetrates my epidermis as I shop for products to give me glass skin. (The irony of which is not lost on me.) Meanwhile, my TikTok algorithm serves me a continuous loop of K-beauty products “that actually work” And if you studied my bathroom vanity, you’d probably think I was conducting a science experiment, complete with an obsession with snail mucus and rice water.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Panera is offering fan-favorite menu items at a discounted price.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

US designer Tommy Hilfiger browses through a rail of custom-made suits worn to this year’s Met Gala by K-pop stars Stray Kids, before opening up a tuxedo to reveal a special label. The eight-member South Korean boy-band are Tommy Hilfiger brand ambassadors and caused an online frenzy when they became the first K-pop group to attend the prestigious Manhattan fashion event in May. “We did a special label ‘Tommy Hilfiger with the Stray Kids’ and they loved it, we loved it an

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Boohoo is realigning its operations in the US as part of its strategy to “reposition the group for sustainable, profitable growth” The online fashion giant will stop using its US distribution centre in Pennsylvania and now fulfil all US orders from its automated distribution centre in Sheffield, in a bid to broaden its product offering for shoppers across the pond and expand its routes to market.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Barbie fever is not over yet; at least that is Reebok’s hope. The global sportswear brand has partnered with Mattel to curate a unisex capsule collection that aims to break down gender stereotypes and empower girls and women. The 16-piece collection offers footwear and retro-inspired apparel with futuristic styling for both kids and adults, to cater to the whole family.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Lidl enjoyed a bumper quarter thanks to a surge in sales, while a weak performance at Asda sent its market share plummeting. The latest data from Kantar shows Asda’s sales fell 5.6% in the 12 weeks to 1 September, with its market share dropping 1.2 percentage points to 12.6%. While Lidl enjoyed a 9.1% boost in sales driven by digital vounchers for its bakery items that helped push its market share up to 8% in the period.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A burst of yellow now brightens the iconic King’s Road, as Trinny London opens the doors to its highly anticipated flagship store. Designed to offer an uncompromising shopping experience, the new space features interactive product-play areas and designated breakout zones, delivering a fully guided and personalised beauty journey that helps customers feel their best.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani is returning to the fast fashion retailer as he vows to make the brand special again. Kamani, who stepped down last April , said his return “marks the beginning of a new chapter for the fashion giant” as he looks to “put customers at the forefront” of every business decision. He doesn’t have a specific job title but will be in charge of all operations.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Candy Corn Suite is the first of its kind.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

WHSmith group pre-tax profit edged up as its travel sales continue to soar. Profits increased by £1m to £46m for the year ending 31 August 2024, as group sales rose 7% driven by a 10% increase in its travel division. Profits from the retailer’s travel arm profit rose from £47m to £50m, however, its high street operations saw profit slip from £24m to £22m.

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