Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The recent dockworker strike is more likely to impact non-paper goods like electronics and cars.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

When searching for a specific item, the right combination of keywords to describe what you’re looking for can sometimes escape you. And other times, you may define and describe something completely differently than another person. Couple these realities with the fact that humans are largely visual animals and it’s no surprise that visual search is becoming increasingly popular for all kinds of queries, especially for those that are shopping related.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Pizza Hut is offering the free pizzas for a limited time.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Expectant parents, rejoice! After announcing its new in-store partnership with Babies ‘R’ Us , Kohl’s is bringing back the retailer’s beloved baby registry. Expectant families can build, manage and share their wish lists with loved ones via Kohls.com or the Kohl’s App. When opening an account on the Baby Registry, consumers can confirm where gifts should be shipped, track the baby’s expected arrival date, customize a welcome message for loved ones and start selecting products to add to the

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

McDonald's has updated the iconic Halloween pail for the 21st century.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It’s no secret that the retail dynamic is complicated right now — brands are fighting for every conversion in an increasingly expensive ad environment where consumers are less loyal and more price-conscious. But Walmart thinks it has the answer, for its own suppliers at least — making its robust slate of first-party data on shopper behavior and supply chain journeys available to brands via the Walmart Luminate suite of insights tools.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

JCPenney and Rare Beauty Brands have selected 10 finalists for the 2024 LIFT Beauty Accelerator program, which was created to empower female-identifying founders from underrepresented backgrounds. LIFT will support five early-stage brands from these communities with $10,000 grants, retail distribution and mentorship from beauty executives. During the competition’s next phase, finalists will pitch their concepts to a judging panel that includes Daren Curry, VP of Digital Acceleration at Rare Beau

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsome signed a bill making certain food label phrases illegal in California.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Borrowing a page from Shark Tank , Amazon will premiere its new Buy It Now game show on Prime Video on Oct. 30, 2024. Entrepreneurs will have 90 seconds to pitch their product to The 100, an audience of potential customers. If this group likes the product and the price, contestants make their pitch to a rotating panel of celebrities/entrepreneurs, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Tony Hawk and Christian Siriano.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Cosmetique, an Australian national cosmetic and injectables chain, has announced plans for a $17.5 million ASX listing of parent company Stormeur. The beauty service chain is looking to cash in on a long-held economic theory in retail, dubbed the ‘lipstick effect’, that in times of economic hardship, consumer spending on beauty and feel-good services remains strong.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In consumer goods, the pet category can often be impervious to macroeconomic events that cause consumers to tighten their wallets. This sentiment proved true during the pandemic when, despite economic and supply chain turmoil, the pet supplies and food categories boomed. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the pet category saw more than $100 billion in spending in 2021, well above the sales of alcohol.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Popeyes is collaborating with DoorDash for a Tailgating Bundle and a Wing Truck Tour.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Social commerce and resale company Poshmark has rolled out a new fee structure designed to help sellers maximize their earnings. The initial 20% seller fee will be replaced with a 5.99% fee, along with an additional $1 , $2 or $3 fixed fee, depending on the total order amount. The fixed fee pricing tiers for buyers and sellers include: · Orders under $15: $1 fee; · Orders between $15 and $50: $2 fee; and · Orders $50 and above: $3 fee.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In-N-Out Burger was targeted by local competitor Habit.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Retail Focus spoke to Daniel Astarita, Managing Director at Kesslers London & Proportion London, about the companies’ push toward sustainability, led by their innovative EcoForm mannequin. EcoForm, a fully recyclable and biodegradable alternative to fibreglass, reduces carbon emissions by 96% and competes on price without sacrificing quality. Astarita explained that sustainability has become just as important as price in retail, with brands increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly solutions.

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Retail Customer Experience

OCTOBER 3, 2024

With AR and VR integration, consumers can have more confidence when buying online and retailers can increase shopping opportunities and cut expenses.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Levi Strauss & Co has commenced a strategic review of its Dockers brand after reporting a mixed bag of results for the third quarter. The company’s revenues for the quarter ended August 25 were flat at $1.5 billion on a reported basis, but up 2 per cent on constant currency. Excluding the impact from the sale of the Denizen business, revenues were up 1 per cent on a reported basis.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This new game from Carl's Jr. can save you some serious money on your favorite eats.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Crocs may face millions of dollars in damages after the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit revived a case alleging the footwear company misleadingly claimed its shoes are made of “patented” materials. “ Crocs conceded in its briefing, and at oral argument before this court, that its statements that Croslite was covered by a patent are false,” said Circuit Judge Jimmie V Reyna in a unanimous precedential opinion.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Levi's has announced its Q3 results and is considering selling its struggling Dockers brand.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

‘What are the perks and benefits?’. When I hear this early in an interview, and I often do, my hackles go up. Alarm bells ring, ‘Potential trouble on the horizon with this hire’, and I all but quickly shut down the interview. Then I calm down, reminding myself that this is the new working world. The skills crisis brought us here. Emerging from the pandemic, it was an epic fight for talent.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Through an official news release on its website, Wendy's is commemorating the 25th anniversary of "SpongeBob SquarePants" by launching themed menu items.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Earlier this year, Apple offered substantial discounts, reaching up to 2,300 yuan (US$318) on certain iPhone models. It was not the first time Apple offered a price cut in China this year. In February, Apple’s price discount was up to 1150 yuan. The move was seen as Apple’s response to mounting pressure in the premium smartphone segment, where it’s facing intensified competition in China.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its operations during retail's busiest quarter.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Black Friday has long conjured up images of bustling high streets, crowded shops, and a frantic search for unbeatable bargains. While online shopping has certainly surged, especially in recent years, trends from Black Friday 2023 reveal a surprising twist: physical shops aren’t just surviving — they’re positively thriving. Despite the growing dominance of e-commerce, in-store shopping remains a cornerstone of Black Friday, delivering a unique experience that no online platform can fully re

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

CEO Michelle Gass said the khakis business “has underperformed for some time” and the company wants to focus on its denim and Beyond Yoga brands.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 3, 2024

British Land has acquired a portfolio of seven UK retail parks from Canadian investment giant Brookfield for £441m, boosting its position in the retail park market. The The FTSE 100 landlord will partially fund the acquisition through a proposed equity placing to raise around £300m, the Times reported. British Land CEO Simon Carter expressed his support for retail parks, citing what he refers to as “the three As”: affordability due to generally lower rents; adaptability, as retailers can utilise

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The brand’s Renewed program now allows customers to return used items online and in stores in exchange for credit.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Brian Ferguson, managing director of Wright’s Home Hardware at the opening of a Wright’s store. Wright’s Home Hardware stores across Scotland have been nominated in a national search to find the nation’s Favourite Local Business. There are £1500 in Town & City Gift Cards or Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards as a possible prize. An independent family-run group of home, hardware and gardening stores could be named as the UK’s Favourite LocalBusiness after being nominated in the national comp

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The e-commerce giant added five new tech features so shoppers can conduct faster and more precise product searches.

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