Inside Retail
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Should young people be paid less than their older counterparts, even if they’re working the same job? Whether you think it’s fair or not, it’s been standard practice in many industries for a long time. The argument is that young people are not fully “work-ready” and require more intensive employer support to develop the right skills for their job. But change could be on the horizon.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2024
McLaren has unveiled the W1, a car that encapsulates the brand's supercar philosophy while celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first Formula 1 World Championship victory.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Last month, American pizza chain Little Caesars closed its last store in Singapore at Funan Mall, marking the end of six years of operations in the city-state. Little Caesars is just one in a series of restaurants closing down in the country this year, including one-Michelin-starred Sommer, Bam!, Ristorante Da Valentino and Voyage. According to Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, last March saw the closure of 234 F&B businesses.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo announced a strategic partnership on focused on enhancing autonomous driving experiences.
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Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 6, 2024
More than 70 retail bosses including execs from M&S, Primark, Poundland, Ikea and Tesco have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves calling for reform of the current business rates system ahead of the Autumn Statement at the end of this month. The open letter, coordinated by the British Retail Consortium, urges the new Chancellor to “level the playing field between industries with a retail adjustment to rates”.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Carnival Cruise Line is adjusting its various ports of call for 2025 and 2026.
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2024
October is National Pizza Month.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Net a Porter owner YNAP is set to be snapped up by German ecommerce platform MyTheresa, according to reports. MyTheresa is reported to the only remaining bidder in the running to buy YNAP – which includes Yoox, Net a Porter and Mr Porter – after private equity firms Bain Capital and Permira are understood to have pulled out of the race to buy the luxury fashion platform from Swiss group Richemont, according to The Fashion Law (TFL).
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Samsung Electronics is set to report a substantial increase in quarterly profit on Tuesday, anticipated to exceed four times the figure from the previous year, driven by rising demand for chips.
Retail Adventures
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Do you ever wonder what customers are thinking when they enter your store? Those critical first seconds create impressions that often determine how long the customer will stay and shop. Here’s a First Impression Perception Checklist to enhance the in-store experience. And put more money in your pocket! ¨ Is your exterior sign visible and easy to read?
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Rio Tinto has publicly acknowledged its interest in acquiring Arcadium Lithium, as announced on October 7, 2024, from Melbourne, Australia. The company has made a non-binding approach, which means that there is no guarantee that a deal will materialize.
Hyken
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 7 Ways to Boost Customers’ Emotional Connection and Loyalty with Your Brand by Annette Franz (MarTech) Loyalty. What’s emotion got to do with it?
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2024
The Saudi government aims to position the kingdom as a significant player in the global gaming market while diversifying its oil-dependent economy.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 6, 2024
The founder of Mulberry has said the brand would be a more natural fit with the likes of a big luxury player such as LVMH following last week’s takeover bid from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group. Roger Saul admitted the retailer had struggled in recent years, claiming it has become “too reliant on handbags”. Saul told This is Money : “The company needs to go back to the spirit of the brand as a whole.
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Retail Times
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Jason’s Sourdough, the UK’s No.1 sourdough brand, is excited to announce its expansion into the dynamic food-to-go category with the launch of a new range of premium toasties and hot rolls. Building on its rapid success in the bread category, Jason’s Sourdough is taking its iconic bread to new heights by creating a delicious and […] If you want mor
Retail Times
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Zaytoun, the social enterprise supporting producers in Palestine through fair trade, is pleased to announce its Fairtrade certified organic extra virgin olive oil will now be stocked in 250 Co-op stores nationwide.
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