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MARCH 7, 2024

Quiet luxury, coastal grandmother, and cottagecore are just a few fashion trends that have emerged from the TikTok era. If you’re like me, you wouldn’t even know where to begin finding an outfit to fit some of these. Is there a coastal grandfather option? Should I resign myself to the annals of the formerly presentable? In truth, Gen Z’s are pushing the boundaries of more than just fashion, influencing digital commerce as we know it.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

Spirit subscription service Liquor Loot has collapsed into administration as the company was reportedly struggling with cash flow. Liquor Loot and two related entities have appointed Jirsch Sutherland’s Andrew Spring and Trent Devine as joint administrators. An early assessment of the business suggests the retailer was facing challenges related to its cash flow, Spring told SmartCompany.

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MARCH 7, 2024

As of today, a new competition law has come into force, affecting European users of major tech platforms like Apple and Google, among others.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Michaels has launched a new brand campaign and in-store selling activation to shine a spotlight on its MakerPlace by Michaels online marketplace. MakerPlace by Michaels was designed to be an Etsy challenger of sorts, creating a space for “makers” to connect with shoppers and sell their handmade goods. It also serves as a destination for sellers and shoppers alike to access classes and how-to’s — a digital iteration of Michaels’ interactive in-store experience.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Australian families are projected to spend $2.05 billion on hot cross buns, Easter eggs, and other special foods this coming Easter season – an increase of 23.5 per cent, or nearly $400 million more than last year. Easter remains a flagship event on the retail calendar, with research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in association with Roy Morgan revealing that 17.3 million Australians plan to buy Easter food and chocolate, up 1 million from the previous year.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2024

Beyond, Inc. — parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock.com — has acquired the intellectual property of defunct flash-sale retailer Zulily , following that platform’s abrupt wind-down of its business in late 2023. Newly appointed Beyond, Inc. Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the acquisition is aimed at strengthening Beyond’s position in the off-price market.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2024

Nestled among its Q4 2023 earnings was the news that Nordstrom plans to add a third-party marketplace to the Nordstrom.com website in April. “By reimagining the way we work with our brand partners, we’ll grow our curated online assortment to serve more customers on even more occasions through increasing our use of unowned inventory,” said CEO Erik Nordstrom on the earnings call.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Despite the vegan trend reportedly fading, Oscar Mayer has introduced its first-ever plant-based hot dogs.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Abercrombie & Fitch has launched “The A&F Wedding Shop” both online and in stores. The collection of more than 100 items for brides, bachelorettes and guests has been designed not just for the wedding itself but also for wedding-related events and celebrations. “The A&F Wedding Shop’s pieces collectively tell the story of the modern wedding experience, — from bridal shower and bachelorette party to wedding day prep, ceremony, reception, brunch and even the honeymoon,” said Corey Robi

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

Ethical fashion label Arnsdorf has announced it will close down and has commenced a sale with markdowns to run out its inventory. “Personally, I feel like there is still so much to do, explore, and experience for me to live fully aligned with my highest potential,” Arnsdorf founder and designer Jade Sarita Arnott said in an Instagram post. “My energy is being directed to other places and it’s time to make space in my life for this.” Arnott founded Arnsdorf in 2006 a

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MARCH 7, 2024

Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. The 4,000 sq ft store will launch at the outlet on March 14 th , introducing its popular ‘second-hand department store’ concept to a key entrance off High Orchard Street. Charity Super.Mkt will bring together a curated collection of pre-loved fashion and accessories, including vintage denim, sports- and streetwear.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. Our 2024 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. You can download it here.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Foot Locker will launch its first “store of the future” in Willowbrook, N.J. next month, with an additional three stores planned for later in 2024. “These immersive experiences bring to life a unique differentiated store environment with powerful brand storytelling and informed by our customer insights,” said Mary Dillon, CEO of Foot Locker during a call discussing the retailer’s Q4 and full-year financial results.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

At last month’s Toy Fair in Melbourne, Josh Bonello, sales director of toy manufacturer and distributor BMS Brands, recalls every retailer he engaged with saying they wanted to forget 2023, a terrible year for most. “But everyone is more optimistic about this year,” Bonello tells Inside Retail. “Most vendors and most retailers are looking to this year with resolve and with a sense of quiet optimism.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Rivian, the electric vehicle company, pulled back the curtain on their latest creations during a livestream last Thursday and revealed their latest models.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Australian beauty innovator The Quick Flick will launch its presence in Thailand via a partnership with two F1rster stores. The first of these locations is F1rster by King Power at Siam Square, where the products were unveiled on March 1, with a second outlet to be announced next month. “The Quick Flick is a perfect fit for Thailand’s sunny, hot climate where the way skincare feels on the skin matters and products like sunscreens and aftersun moisturisers always come in handy,” said founde

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2024

Discount grocer Aldi will invest more than $9 billion over the next five years on its national expansion plan, which includes adding 800 stores to its U.S. fleet by the end of 2028. To reach that number, the value-priced retailer will use a combination of new store openings and conversions of stores purchased as part of Aldi’s August 2023 acquisition of Southeastern Grocers (SEG).

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

This year’s Retail Week HackGames looked different from previous iterations. Rather than inviting retail and e-commerce professionals to team up to solve hypothetical business challenges, the annual hackathon centred Australian not-for-profits and charities. Homie, Confit Pathways, Share The Dignity, TLC For Kids and Culture Is Life took part in the one-day event to identify strategies that would take their charities to the next level.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Social media users have recently taken to criticizing Five Guys for what they claim are exorbitant prices for their burgers and fries.

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MARCH 7, 2024

In a world where electronic waste is mounting at an alarming rate, one Malaysian startup is leading the charge in revolutionising the smartphone repair industry while championing sustainability. Secondlifeasia, Malaysia’s foremost smart device repair company, has announced its ambitious expansion into Thailand, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards mitigating the environmental impact of electronic consumption.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

A renowned cheese producer, Sargento Foods from Wisconsin, is facing repercussions from recalls connected to Rizo-López Foods, a dairy company in California, due to a lethal listeria outbreak.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Despite being predominantly run by women, who make up an estimated 66 per cent of the total retail workforce in Australia, the retail industry continues to grapple with the underrepresentation of women in senior leadership positions and the persistent gender pay gap. While both of these metrics have improved in recent years – two of the country’s biggest retailers will be led by women once Amanda Bardwell takes the reins from Brad Banducci at Woolworths Group in September, following Leah Weckert

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MARCH 7, 2024

Benzene is a cancer-causing chemical that can form in acne treatment products.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Situated in Newcastle’s premier east end, The Station is a 1ha heritage icon property primely positioned for new development and available for long-term lease. The site is zoned for tourism and hospitality, located within walking distance of central public transport, the city’s harbour, beaches and a growing residential hub. A destination rich in history Originally constructed in 1858, the former train station stands as a modern artifact reflecting the long-gone era of detailed Victorian archite

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Retail Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

A worker for Royal Caribbean Cruises is accused of installing hidden cameras in bathrooms to spy on young women.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 7, 2024

M&S is bringing Nobody’s Child pop-up shops to 48 more stores across the UK from this month, bringing its total to 60. As well as bringing the label back to popular locations, including Trafford Manchester, the pop-up shops launch in 24 new locations across the UK, including Bath, Edinburgh, and Nottingham. The 450ft pop-up shops will house a capsule collection of over 30 pieces from Nobody’s Child’s SS24 collection.

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MARCH 7, 2024

New York Community Bank (NYCB) faced a major challenge when its stock plummeted 45% due to investor concerns. To counter this, the bank announced a $1 billion investment from various firms, including one led by former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

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Retail Dive

MARCH 7, 2024

The company also said it is transitioning its in-house brand away from gender-specific merchandise “where it makes sense.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Today marks International Women’s Day, which provides Retail Gazette with the perfect opportunity to highlight some of the talented female founders that have used their businesses to campaign for change. Anita Roddick, The Body Shop Anita Roddick was the pioneering entrepreneur behind what became the UK’s leading ethical beauty retailer, The Body Shop.

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Retail Dive

MARCH 7, 2024

As part of the deal, Resident co-founders and co-CEO’s, Eric Hutchinson and Ran Reske, will remain in their current positions.

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