Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The British high street has endured a string of high-profile insolvencies in recent years, leading to the demise of household retail brands. Retailers are fighting to stay out of the red as record-high inflation, rising rent, the cost of living crisis, and growing popularity for ecommerce dent already reduced budgets. Chris Bristow, a company liquidation and corporate rescue specialist at Real Business Rescue, examines the financial health of retail businesses under the current climate.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After more than 20 years, Saks Fifth Avenue is cancelling the renowned holiday light show at its Fifth Avenue flagship store. The light show has become something of a cultural fixture in Manhattan during the holiday season, serving as the perfect complement to Saks’ famed holiday window displays as well as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Last year’s show, sponsored by Christian Dior, was the retailer’s most dynamic yet.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Today JD , the leading retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, unveils its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas campaign ‘ Family ’ , a vibrant and energetic celebration of the different forms of family that make the festive season special for communities around the country. With an unwavering focus on authenticity, JD presents a unique perspective on traditional family constructs through the eyes of its consumers – redefining what family really means today.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Albertsons Media Collective is expanding its Collective TV offering to include video ads across NBCUniversal ‘s suite of channels and publisher partners, including Peacock , ESPN , Food Network , CNN , Telemundo and Sunday Night NFL. Launched in June 2024, Albertsons Media’s Collective TV offering aims to unlock the combined value of retail media and TV by combining connected TV’s (CTV) ad serving and measurement solutions with Albertsons shopper data and insights.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Over the last week there has been a raft of updates from fashion retailers, from Primark to M&S. The results have highlighted the different strategies fashion retailers are deploying to stay ahead in a fragmented and challenging market. From agile inventory models to premium positioning, each retailer has its own distinctive plan to drive growth amid shifting consumer behaviours, economic pressures, and rising competition.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Following a fiscal Q3 that saw its net sales decline 3.2% compared to the same period the previous year, Advance Auto Parts (AAP) will close 523 corporate stores, exit 204 independent locations and shutter four distribution centers. As of Oct. 5, 2024, the auto parts retailer operated a total of 4,781 stores and serviced 1,125 independently operated Carquest stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After several years of rebuilding following a post-pandemic slump, Rent the Runway (RTR) is ready for a new chapter. The fashion rental platform marks its 15 th anniversary this year, and to celebrate it has introduced a new brand platform — “Own Nothing, Have Everything” — aimed at reshaping how consumers think about fashion. “This bold philosophy redefines the future of fashion by inviting consumers to move beyond traditional ownership and embrace access over accumulation ,” said the company i

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Between now and 8 th December, Hobbycraft will be transforming children’s hospices across the UK into winter wonderlands with handmade Christmas decorations created by colleagues. These festive makeovers will mirror the retailer’s new Christmas advert campaign, ‘Every moment is a gift’, which will raise awareness and funds for its charity partner, Together for Short Lives.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

General Motors is cutting back to save money and boost efficiency.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

New research from American Express reveals shoppers are becoming increasingly discerning when it comes to winning their loyalty – with retailers responding by prioritising new tailored ways to attract and retain customers. The survey of both UK consumers and retail decision makers reinforced that generic offers and incentives are not enough to win over new customers, and don’t positively impact long-term loyalty.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This festive season, Primark has teamed up with Dr. Seuss once again to deliver a Grinch-tastic experience for customers. The retailer has launched its largest-ever Grinch collection, available now in stores across all 17 Primark markets, and opened themed Grinch Cafes at six UK locations, making it easier than ever to celebrate a mischievous “Grinch-mas.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A shopping destination has achieved close to full occupation of its retail units for the first time in 10 years. Morgan Quarter, comprising units in Morgan Arcade, Royal Arcade, and The Hayes in Cardiff city centre, has an occupancy rate of 98.5 percent as of November 2024, with only one of its 65 units currently advertised to let. The achievement demonstrates a strong post-pandemic recovery since the 2020/21, when economic pressures saw occupancy drop to 77 percent with 15 unoccupied units as b

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

New Target ads feature a "hot," modernized take on Santa Claus.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Editors’ Perspectives column offers insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Amazon ’s highly anticipated low-cost Temu competitor has arrived , and it’s called Haul. While industry insiders have been tracking the development of the discount storefront for months, consumers will likely have a bit of trouble finding it now that it’s here.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Ford moved too slowly on its recall and failed to give accurate information to customers.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Junction 32 , an outlet shopping destination in Yorkshire, has announced the addition of Dune London to its store lineup. Opening on Tuesday, 19th November , the 2,257 sq. ft. store will offer a range of premium men’s and women’s footwear and accessories, including the latest Autumn/Winter collection, all available at reduced outlet prices. The new Junction 32 store reflects Dune London’s ongoing UK expansion, which now includes 52 standalone stores, with four located in Yorkshire.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Kraft Heinz faces a class action lawsuit targeting its boxed Mac & Cheese.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl GB is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry by the end of FY24, exceeding its original five-year commitment of £15 billion by 40%. This equates to an additional £6 billion and underscores the retailer’s ongoing support for British agriculture and food production.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Demand for items related to auto repair has dwindled.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With Brits beginning to prepare their shopping lists ahead of Christmas, one festive staple sure to be on most household’s lists is Camembert. According to Google Trends data, searches for camembert peak annually between the 24th-30th December proving Britain is gearing up for Christmas and New Year in a very tasteful way!

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

7-Eleven is celebrating 60 years of the to-go cup with a sweet customer deal.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today JD, the leading retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, unveils its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas campaign ‘Family’, a true documentation of the different forms of family that make the festive season special for communities around the country.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Cruise must pay a fine of $500,000 for failing to properly report an accident.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Thy Gym Kitchen is bringing the festive feels to the functional health space, with its first High Protein Christmas Sandwich, launching as a Meal Deal, in Tesco this week. As seasonal sarnies hit the shelves, The Gym Kitchen is bringing a nutritious twist to the festive favourite, with a chicken breast, Beechwood smoked bacon, cranberry […] If you

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Macy's CEO thinks he has the key to saving the store from further closures.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The mass merchant will be open from 7 a.m. to midnight from Nov. 30 to Dec. 23, while the subscription company debuted a perk for discounted styles.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Taco John's is getting into the holiday spirit.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nirvana, the UK’s first and still only dedicated no/low brewery, has launched ‘Nirvana Best’, its first-ever Amber Ale (0.5% ABV) and its take on a quintessentially British best bitter. Available in 500ml bottles and keg, the beer also features Nirvana’s new bold look – soon to be featured across its now eight-strong range.

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Retail Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Steven King is a keynote speaker at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, where he will discuss how AI-powered robots are revolutionizing industries. The summit is from December 9-11 in Tampa, Florida.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In 2025 ARKET continues its expansion with the opening of a flagship store in Oslo, the brand’s first physical location in Norway. “We are thrilled to announce this highly anticipated opening of our first ARKET flagship store in our neighbouring country Norway.

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