Fri.Sep 20, 2024

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Retail Media Networks: The Key to Winning CPG Partnerships this Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

As the holiday season approaches, retailers have a significant opportunity to enhance and showcase their retail media network (RMN) offerings. By highlighting their platforms’ unique value and advantages and providing a white-glove support model, retailers can instill confidence in consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs), leading to more sign-ups and securing valuable media dollars.

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Delta Air Lines Paused All Flights Between NYC and Tel Aviv

Retail Wire

Delta Air Lines is concerned about the growing problem in the Middle East.

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Hardware chain Total Tools suffers major data breach after cyber attack

Inside Retail

Total Tools has suffered a major data leak that is believed to have impacted 38,000 customers following a cyber attack. The breach affected customers’ names, Total Tools passwords, credit card information, emails, and shipping addresses. “The cyber incident has illegally compromised certain personal information, however Total Tools is confident that the cause of this incident has been removed from its website,” said Richard Murray, Total Tools CEO. “In addition to contact

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Mortgage Rates and Home Sales Down as Buyers Wait for the Right Moment

Retail Wire

A potential buyers' market is coming if mortgage rates and home sales continue to decline.

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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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Nike Names Long-Time Exec as CEO to Replace Departing Donahoe

Retail TouchPoints

Nike has tapped Elliott Hill, a long-time veteran of the company who retired in 2020, as its new President and CEO, effective Oct. 14, 2024. Hill will replace John Donahoe, who is retiring but will remain as an advisor through Jan. 31, 2025 to smooth the transition. Elliott Hill “I am excited to welcome Elliott back to Nike,” said Mark Parker, Executive Chairman of Nike, Inc. in a statement.

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FTC Finds Social Media Platforms Cannot Be Trusted With User Data

Retail Wire

Social media platforms store vast amounts of user data and reportedly keep it indefinitely.

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Chipotle Is Giving Away Up to $1M in Free Quesadillas for National Quesadilla Day

Retail Wire

National Quesadilla Day is approaching, and Chipotle is giving away up to $1 million in free quesadillas.

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FTC Accuses Social Media Services of ‘Vast’ User Surveillance, Lax Privacy Protections

Retail TouchPoints

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a damning new report on the data collection and use practices of Twitch, Meta, YouTube, X, Snap, TikTok, Discord, Reddit and WhatsApp. The findings indicate that these platforms engage in “vast surveillance of consumers in order to monetize their personal information while failing to adequately protect users online, especially children and teens.

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FedEx Reports Q1 Earnings Miss, Could Be a Bad Sign

Retail Wire

FedEx stock plummeted nearly 15% on Friday morning after the company posted its significantly weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings report the previous day.

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Myer’s Olivia Wirth is laser-focused on tapping into the next-gen of customers

Inside Retail

Myer’s executive chair Olivia Wirth gave her first full-year earnings report to investors on Friday since officially stepping into the top job at the department store chain on June 4. Wirth spoke with Inside Retail after the call, and if one thing is clear her vision is “laser-focused on improving Myer’s profitability, performance and shareholder returns”.

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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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Amazon Boosts Pay for Hourly Fulfillment Workers, Adds Prime Benefit

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon will increase pay for hourly frontline workers in its transportation and fulfillment network by at least $1.50 per hour beginning this month, bringing their average base wage to more than $22 per hour ( $29 per hour with the value of benefits factored in). The company also is beefing up employee perks, including greater scheduling flexibility with Unpaid Personal Time that employees accrue as well as free Amazon Prime memberships.

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Disney To Stop Using Slack Following July Data Breach

Retail Wire

The corporation will no longer use the communication platform after company data was leaked to the public.

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Fortnum & Mason partners with London Design Festival

Retail Focus

Iconic British retailer Fortnum & Mason is delighted to announce a significant collaboration with the London Design Festival , unveiling an immersive installation by renowned artist and designer Jaime Hayon. FREE EDITORIAL & ONLINE USE © Jeff Moore FORTNUM & MASON 2024 LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL WINDOW REVEAL The installation has take n over the store windows and atrium of Fortnum & Mason’s flagship store on Piccadilly, with a vibrant display that celebrates the British luxury retai

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Pizza Hut Prints Job Seekers’ ‘ResZAmes’ on Its Boxes. Will It Work?

Retail Wire

Pizza Hut is taking extra steps for job seekers.

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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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Make a statement with signs and graphics

Retail Focus

Graphics, and signs in particular, have long been associated with shops. While these have moved on from the traditional signs that once adorned the front of shops, the purpose very much remains the same – getting people inside to browse and purchase products. Of course, nowadays, signs and graphics now also play a major role in creating a certain environment for shoppers.

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QDOBA Celebrates National Queso Day With New Spicy Queso

Retail Wire

QDOBA is getting in on the National Queso Day celebration.

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Can Charlie XCX help change consumers’ perception of H&M?

Inside Retail

Fast-fashion giant H&M recently unveiled the autumn/winter 2024 collection from its atelier spinoff H&M Studio. The limited-edition fashion drop signals the brand is “returning to its roots and reconnecting with its community through a global ‘re-ignition’,” H&M’s head of design Eliana Masgalo told Vogue Scandinavia. But what does that really mean for the fast-fashion brand’s broader business?

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Amazon Adds PayPal to Checkout as an Option for Buy with Prime

Retail Wire

PayPal is now an option when you check out for an Amazon purchase.

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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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Halloween spending to reach $11.6B this year: NRF

Retail Dive

This year won’t likely reach 2023’s record-breaking numbers, with over a third of consumers buying seasonal items at discounters.

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Elliott Hill Returns as President and CEO of Nike, Stock Jumps

Retail Wire

Nike Inc. has announced the return of Elliott Hill as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 14, 2024.

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Walmart plots October sales event to compete with Target, Amazon

Retail Dive

The retailer is giving its Walmart+ members a 12-hour head start on shopping deals that will open to everyone on Oct. 8.

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Retail sales rise in August despite waning consumer confidence

Retail Gazette

Retail sales continued to grow in August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), despite consumer confidence plunging over the past month. Sales are estimated to have risen 1% in August from a 0.7% rise in July, marking their highest levels since July 2022, the ONS reported. Some supermarkets and clothing retailers attributed the rise to warmer weather and end-of-season sales.

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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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Amazon increases hourly pay by $1.50, adds free Prime membership for thousands of workers

Retail Dive

With this move, the e-commerce giant’s average hourly pay tops $22, below the industry average and what many of its employees demand.

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Uniqlo opens doors to Coal Drops Yard flagship

Retail Gazette

Uniqlo has opened its new Coal Drops Yard store, with a re-opening of its store in London’s White City Westfield planned to take place on 10 October. The Japanese fashion brand opened the doors to its new store at 11am yesterday (19 September), with the space measuring roughly 800 sq. meters across three floors. The site will house its Uniqlo Studio on the second floor, where shoppers can recycle, repair or remake garments so they can keep wearing them for longer.

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The Weekly Closeout: Retailers gear up for the holidays, Figs opens second store

Retail Dive

Major retailers are rolling out early holidays sales events, while the DTC scrubs brand continues to build out its physical footprint.

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Two more retailers select Manchester Arndale as their first Manchester location

A1 Retail

Manchester Arndale has continued to see strong take up from retailers as it announced PURESEOUL and Emma Sleep have both signed leases to occupy space within the centre. Fast-growing Korean beauty store PURESEOUL will occupy a 1,662 sq ft space after signing for a 10-year term. Meanwhile award-winning mattress company Emma Sleep has signed a 5-year lease for a 1,789 sq ft space.

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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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Brilliant Earth expands footprint with 2 Boston-area stores

Retail Dive

The DTC jewelry brand has opened a new location in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and is planning another in Boston’s Seaport district in November.

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Levi’s® strengthens DTC-first strategy with new Knightsbridge store opening

A1 Retail

Located in London’s Knightsbridge Estate, the new store reaffirms Levi’s® commitment to the city and its focus on head-to-toe denim lifestyle shopping experiences across the UK Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has announced the opening of its new Levi’s® store in London’s Knightsbridge Estate, the second largest retail hub in the UK capital. The new store, with a prominent glass facade, spans approximately 300m² across two floors, delivering elevated retail experiences to London shoppers and

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Synergizing Cybersecurity: The Benefits of Technology Alliances

Cisco Retail

There are many integrations made available by Cisco Security and their tech partners, improving cybersecurity posture and defenses of mutual customers.

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Yodel creates 3,000 additional roles ahead of festive peak as it expands employee benefits package

A1 Retail

Independent parcel carrier, Yodel, has announced it is hiring for over 3,000 seasonal roles across the UK, including 2,500 couriers and 600 warehouse roles in preparation for the busy Black Friday and Christmas shopping peak times. These new roles provide a flexible working environment with couriers able to scale deliveries around their existing schedules.

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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.