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The Key to Connecting with Gen Z: Plug into Their Fandom

Retail TouchPoints

As social media and digital connectivity continue to shape consumer behavior, especially among younger generations, brands are increasingly focusing on how to leverage fandoms and community to connect with young shoppers. (From left to right) Palmar Haasch of Business Insider moderates a session with Webtoon Entertainment’s Alessandra Ferreri, Chris Mathieu and Megan Weales at Advertising Week NY.

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Harvey Norman makes England debut with store at West Midlands

Inside Retail

Harvey Norman has opened its first store in England, at the Merry Hill shopping centre in West Midlands. The store features appliances from well-known brands such as Dyson, Shark, Apple, Samsung, LG, Miele, and Sage, as well as furniture from sofas and dining sets to bedroom suites and mattresses. It also offers an assortment of smaller items, including kitchenware. “With over 300 stores in eight countries across the globe, it will be no surprise that we have been wanting to make our entra

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Merry Hill welcomes Harvey Norman’s 57,000 sq ft english debut

Retail Focus

Merry Hill has welcomed lifestyle, technology, and home appliance retailer, Harvey Norman, which has opened its 57,000 sq ft flagship store. The new space is the retail giant’s first location in England. Internationally known as a home for big brands, Harvey Norman’s new store offers its extensive range of products designed to enhance the home. This includes a selection of luxury furniture, including sofas, dining sets, bedroom suites and mattresses, as well as an assortment of smaller items inc

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Gentle Monster opens its first Australian flagship in Melbourne’s Chadstone

Inside Retail

South Korean luxury eyewear brand Gentle Monster has opened its first flagship boutique in Australia, in collaboration with omnichannel brand distributor Bluebell Group. Located at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, the 250sqm flagship offers Gentle Monster’s full range of product and experience to Australian consumers. The store features giant head kinetic objects highlighting the brand’s compelling visual narratives.

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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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QUIZ opens new store in Derby

Retail Focus

QUIZ, the omni-channel fashion brand, has opened its newly designed and relocated store in South Mall, Derby. Although just four units away from QUIZ’s former shop in the shopping centre, the larger space, approximately 1,900 sq ft of sales floor, offers a more spacious and premium shopping experience for customers. The store has been decorated in line with QUIZ’s recently revamped and modernised shop design, including an open ceiling with a central raft and led spotlights throughout the store,

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Taco Bell Is Bringing Back the Double Decker Taco, Originally Discontinued in 2019

Retail Wire

Taco Bell introduced the Double Decker in the 1990s.

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Georgia Burger King Swarmed by Cops After Sheriff Complains About Messed-Up Order

Retail Wire

The sheriff deployed the department's resources at a Cobb County Burger King.

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Coty’s first quarter sales growth to miss guidance

Inside Retail

Coty expects to report about 4 per cent to 5 per cent like-for-like sales growth in the fiscal first quarter, below its forecast 6 per cent increase. The company noted its perfume segment continued to outperform, supported by expansion in both volumes and price/mix, while the beauty segment continued experiencing slower growth due to unit demand. Very tight order and inventory management also contributed to weaker performance in certain markets such as the US, Australia, and China.

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KFC Declares Chicken Wars and Launches Juicy New Original Recipe Tenders

Retail Wire

KFC is launching a new line of Original Recipe Tenders, marking its latest move in the competitive fast-food landscape.

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Trewithen Dairy launches Regen Milk into Tesco stores nationwide

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Trewithen Dairy ([link] has proudly announced the launch of its groundbreaking Regen Milk, available nationwide at 640 Tesco stores from Wednesday 16 October. This innovative product – available in 1L (RRP £1.55) and 2L (RRP £2.40) semi-skimmed bottles – marks a significant milestone in the Cornish dairy’s commitment to sustainable and regene

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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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First Doritos Restaurant Opens at Crypto.com Arena

Retail Wire

"Doritos After Dark" takes the snack's bold flavors to another level.

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Mulberry rejects Frasers Group’s increased bid as major shareholder has ‘no interest’ in selling

Retail Gazette

Mulberry has turned down Frasers Group’s increased bid of £111m as its major shareholder Challice said it had “no interest” in selling its stake. The luxury handbag retailer’s major shareholder Challice, which owns a 56% stake, said: “Challice has no interest in either selling its Mulberry shares to Frasers or providing Frasers with any irrevocable or other undertaking with regards the possible offer.

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McDonald’s Much-Hyped Chicken Big Mac Criticized as ‘Bland’ on Social Media

Retail Wire

McDonald's Chicken Big Mac sandwich may not be a big hit.

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Ryman celebrates collecting over 3.5 million pens to be recycled since 2019

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ryman, the iconic high-street stationery retailer, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability this Recycle Week 2024. Since joining the Writing Instruments Free Recycling Programme sponsored by BIC and managed by TerraCycle in 2019, Ryman stores have recycled over 3.5 million pens, allowing the equivalent of 35,000 k

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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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Americans ‘Stressed’ About Finances, According to Survey

Retail Wire

A poll taken by Primerica found inflation and debt are stressing out Americans.

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Baxter to Open Flagship Store in Brompton Design District

365 Retail

South Kensington Estates has signed a long-term deal with Italian design brand Baxter for a flagship store in London’s Brompton Estate, part of the renowned Brompton Design District. The handcrafted furniture brand will occupy a 3,313 sq ft space at 232-236 Brompton Road, under a 20-year lease agreement. This new flagship store will serve as a design gallery, providing a spacious and immersive environment for visitors to explore Baxter’s unique collection of luxury furniture.

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Kohl’s Doubles Holiday Gift Assortment, With Thousands Under $20

Retail Wire

The gifts just keep on coming at Kohl's, with deals for shoppers all season long.

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‘Everybody benefits’: Why the beauty industry needs to get serious about accessible packaging

Retail Dive

Rare Beauty and Target have taken steps to develop guidance around universally accessible design. But the industry isn’t prioritizing it yet.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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Chick-fil-A News Roundup: Reopenings, Childbirth, and More

Retail Wire

Recently, many stories and rumors have been circulating about Chick-fil-A.

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The Importance of Product Integrity For Businesses That Offer Delivery Services

Retail Focus

Product integrity is essential for businesses offering delivery services, as it directly impacts customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and overall success. Maintaining product integrity involves ensuring that products arrive at their destination in the same condition they left the business, without any damage or degradation. For businesses involved in food delivery, retail, or e-commerce, maintaining the quality, safety, and presentation of products throughout the delivery process is critical

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Starbucks’ CEO Reportedly Axing Many Promotions and Discounts

Retail Wire

Starbucks is going back to its roots, serving high-quality coffee and restoring its community image.

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The Three Building Blocks Necessary for a Working Loyalty Programme

Retail Focus

Loyalty programmes have been around for over 100 years, allowing customers to get rewarded for sticking with a business. Now, thanks to the internet, it’s easy for even small and midsize businesses to set up a similar arrangement. Competition may be fierce and not every programme is made equal, but these three building blocks are present in almost all successful loyalty programmes. 1.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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‘Wicked’ Stanley Cups Sell Out at Target

Retail Wire

The Target cups representing the lead characters of the film are already sold out online.

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Walmart names chief growth officer to head up new business group

Retail Dive

Seth Dallaire is now heading up an expanded division as the company continues its transition toward a focus on omnichannel retailing.

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How to create a customer journey map

Retail Customer Experience

Two top experts offer tips, advice, knowledge and two examples when it comes to crafting the much needed, and highly important, customer journey map.

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Automated-checkout company Grabango shuts down

Retail Dive

The tech company was unable to secure the funding it needed to continue operating, a spokesperson said.

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Create SEO-Friendly Content to Boost Traffic & Engagement

Creating SEO-friendly content is key to improving your website’s visibility and attracting more visitors. This guide walks you through best practices for writing optimized content, including keyword placement, proper formatting, and engaging writing techniques. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, landing pages, or product descriptions, these proven SEO strategies will help your content rank higher and keep readers engaged.

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Victorian Plumbing to shut rival Victoria Plum following £2m loss

Retail Gazette

Victorian Plumbing is set to Victoria Plum, the rival it acquired in May, after incurring a nearly £2m loss since the purchase. The retailer said it plans to cease operations by 31 December after it recently finalised a consultation process with Victoria Plum’s workforce. In a trading update for the full year ending September, the bathroom specialist said it expects its adjusted EBITDA for the year to meet market expectations, fueled by strong customer demand.

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Boost retail success this holiday season with Flooid

Retail Dive

By partnering with Flooid, retailers can not only survive the holiday rush but thrive, leaving customers satisfied and coming back for more.

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PURESEOUL makes Midlands debut at Bullring, as health and beauty sales jump 26 percent

A1 Retail

Health and beauty transactions at Bullring & Grand Central have jumped 26 percent year-on-year, as Hammerson continues to strengthen its Birmingham city centre destination with best-in-class beauty and wellbeing brands including regional first, PURESEOUL which opened on Friday 11 th Oct. In July alone sales in the category grew by 69 percent vs 2023, making it the best-performing category at the destination.

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Amazon bundles online shopping of groceries and nonfood items

Retail Dive

The company is diversifying its marketplace and fulfillment centers to allow Prime members to add goods from Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods in one cart.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.