Mon.Oct 14, 2024

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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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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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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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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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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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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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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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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The story behind the emerging Vietnamese bag label Ther Gab

Inside Retail

Established in 2022 by Vinh Nguyen and two co-founders, Ther Gab quickly became a hit among young Vietnamese consumers. Within its first year, the brand’s popularity soared, leading to a partnership with Singaporean multi-brand retailer Sift & Pick for international expansion. Riding this wave of success, Ther Gab is now setting its sights on the South Korean market, demonstrating its ambitious growth strategy.

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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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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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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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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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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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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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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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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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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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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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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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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‘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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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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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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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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‘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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Australian bootmaker RM Williams eyes UK expansion

Retail Gazette

Australian bootmaker RM Williams is targeting the UK’s affluent regions as its owner looks to boost its international presence. The leather goods retailer opened its third UK store this week in Buckinghamshire’s Marlow and will open another in Cambridge in December, The Financial Times reported. The brand, including its popular Chelsea boots, will also be stocked in Selfridges and Harrods later this month.

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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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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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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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The new Catalyst ESS9300: Transforming critical military communications through open standards

Cisco Retail

The new Catalyst ESS9300 Embedded Series switch sets a new standard in military communications by adopting SOSA, CMOSS, and OpenVPX architectures.

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centre:mk attracts best-in-class F&B brands with quartet of signings

A1 Retail

centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, has signed a quartet of leading national and multinational F&B brands. Bill’s and Chaiiwala have signed for city debuts, Cornish Bakery has signed for its regional debut, whilst Starbucks is recommitting to the destination with a significant relocation and upsize. The signings reiterate centre:mk’s commitment to providing visitors with a dynamic F&B line-up of authentic, high-quality, and affordable operators.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Delivering Modernized Security for Government Agencies: The Vital Role of FedRAMP

Cisco Retail

Cisco has been helping government agencies address their unique security and compliance challenges for decades. We continue to progress with FedRAMP.

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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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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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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 Maximize Amazon Sales and Crush the Competition

With over 9 million sellers on Amazon, online marketplaces are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune prices in real-time or align strategies across channels, this guide provides the tools to understand how to maximize sales and secure a lasting competitive edge. Download now to transform your pricing strategy and drive holiday success.