How retailers are connecting with younger shoppers
Retail Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
From Sephora embracing its status as a Gen Alpha “playground” to Coach’s Gen Z-focused store concept, there are a variety of ways retailers are leaning in.
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Baby Bunting to open concept store in Melbourne’s Inner West
Inside Retail
APRIL 16, 2025
Australian specialty nursery retailer, Baby Bunting, will open its first concept store in Melbournes Maribyrnong this weekend, on April 19. The store is the first in a roll-out of a new ‘Stores of the Future’ format, which will open across Australia during the coming years. In collaboration with The General Store, the 2000sqm shop aims to deliver a simplified and inspiring shopping experience for new parents.
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Sainsbury’s braces for price war squeeze as it forecasts flat profits
Retail Gazette
APRIL 16, 2025
Sainsburys has forecast flat profits for the year ahead as it looks to maintain momentum in a highly competitive market, despite reporting a solid 7.2% increase in annual profit. The UKs second-largest supermarket said it expects retail underlying operating profit for 2025/26 to come in at around 1bn slightly down from the 1.036bn it delivered in the year to March 1 and below analysts expectations of 1.08bn.
Anko Philippines’ country manager Rachel Turner on building the brand abroad
Inside Retail
APRIL 16, 2025
Long before she took the helm as country manager of Anko Philippines, Rachel Turners retail journey began with a childhood steeped in the rhythms of customer service, from making tea for salon patrons and swapping pocket change for comics to learning the nuances of human connection from behind the counter. With a career that has spanned leadership roles at Country Road, Aldi and Kmart Australia, Turner brings a rare blend of operational excellence, people-first leadership and market adaptability
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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.
Southwest Airlines Is Firing Nearly 1,800 Employees Beginning April 22
Retail Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Southwest Airlines is cutting back its employees.
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Temu and SHEIN Tell Customers To Shop Now To Avoid Price Hikes Next Week
Retail Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Starting April 25, Temu and SHEIN shoppers will see higher prices due to tariffs.
Movado’s profit slumps as sales fall
Inside Retail
APRIL 16, 2025
Movado Group has posted lower sales and profit for the year ended January 31. The companys net sales decreased 1.7 per cent to $653.4 million, reflecting declines in US wholesale customers brick-and-mortar stores and company-owned outlets. US net sales slid 4 per cent, while international net sales improved 0.2 per cent. On the bottom line, operating income decreased by more than half to $20 million and net income fell 55 per cent to $18.4 million.
What Is the Dollar General Penny List? Here’s What Every Shopper Needs To Know
Retail Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Retailer Dollar General has a secret Penny List and there are deals aplenty all for one cent.
Western Sydney’s Greystanes shopping centre sold for $76 million
Inside Retail
APRIL 16, 2025
Sydneys Greystanes shopping centre has been sold for $76 million by the Region group to Revelop, a private retail investment group, as neighbourhood shopping centre prices rebound. The Revelop group struck the deal at a rate of $12,639 per sqm on a yield of 5.5 per cent, which represented the lowest capitalisation rate paid for a neighbourhood shopping centre above $50 million in the last three years. “The acquisition not only strengthens our presence in Western Sydney but also creates pow
Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Chick-fil-A Awards $27M in Scholarships to Team Members, Community Leaders
Retail Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Chick-fil-a has awarded over $27 million in scholarships this year to team members and community leaders.
Michaels ups balloons, party supplies as Party City, Joann disappear
Retail Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
With the pandemic-era crafting boom over, the chain is working to take advantage of market share opportunities as it searches for a CEO.
Trader Joe’s Will Remain Open for Regular Hours on Easter Sunday
Retail Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Looking to shop at Trader Joe's on Easter Sunday? You're in luck.
The Need for a Strong CVE Program
Cisco Retail
APRIL 16, 2025
The CVE program is the foundation for standardized vulnerability disclosure and management. With its future uncertain, global organizations face challenges.
5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025
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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.
Epic Universe Set To Open Next Month, Giving Orlando Businesses a Boost
Retail Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Epic Universe will open its doors on May 22.
How Partners Can Accelerate Growth with Cisco and Splunk
Cisco Retail
APRIL 16, 2025
Cisco and Splunk's partnership enhances security and observability solutions, offering real-time insights and expanding opportunities for joint partners via integrated programs and buying incentives.
Wendy’s Has All-New Menu Items for Summer. Here Are the Details
Retail Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Wendy's is trying to entice its customers with new flavors.
Rising to the challenge of new data security standards
Cisco Retail
APRIL 16, 2025
To ensure the safety of cardholder environments, financial institutions must understand the guidance on modern technologies and applicable controls.
Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
JELL-O Debuts First-Ever Plant-Based Pudding
Retail Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
JELL-O is getting into the meat-free business.
Trade war set to impact electronics, other discretionary products hardest
Retail Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
Small and medium-sized brands are poised to bear the negative brunt of increased tariffs on imports to the U.S., according to a new PitchBook report.
Sonic Offers $1 Double Cheeseburger as Part of ‘Smasher Week’ Starting April 21
Retail Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Sonic is offering a $1 double cheeseburger deal as part of its "Smasher Week" kicking off April 21.
Ikea expands small-format fleet with Dallas store
Retail Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
The 63,000-square-foot store, set to open later this year, will feature 3,200 products and marks the home goods retailer’s 11th store in Texas.
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.
Dunelm hails ‘strong growth’ as digital sales and new ranges boost performance
Retail Gazette
APRIL 16, 2025
Dunelm has reported strong sales growth for the 13-week period ending 29 March 2025, with total sales rising by 6.3% to 462m. The retailer said its positive performance was driven by broad-based growth across both homewares and furniture categories, alongside a solid start to its new Spring/Summer ranges. Digital sales also showed progress, making up 41% of total salesup from 37% in the same period last year.
How retailers can make every shopping experience memorable
Retail Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
Shopping should be a journey, not just a task. Make every experience worth remembering.
Revolution Beauty CEO exits to join Ulta Beauty
Retail Gazette
APRIL 16, 2025
Revolution Beauty CEO Lauren Brindley will step down from her role as group CEO and as a member of the board on 31 May 2025. Brindley will be leaving the business to join Ulta Beauty, Inc., the largest beauty retailer in the US, as chief merchandising and digital officer. Following Brindleys departure, Colin Henry will take over as interim CEO. Revolution Beauty said that Henry, who has been a non-executive director of the retailer since August 2023, brings over 35 years of experience in consume
Five New Tenants Join The District at Tustin Legacy in California
Shopping Center
APRIL 16, 2025
Tustin, Calif. Five new tenants have signed leases to join The District at Tustin Legacy, a 1 million-square-foot retail center located in the Orange County city of Tustin. Jini… The post Five New Tenants Join The District at Tustin Legacy in California appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
AllSaints expands UK presence with two new store openings
Retail Gazette
APRIL 16, 2025
AllSaints has opened two new stores in the UK, expanding its presence with locations at Londons St Pancras station and the Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield. The St Pancras store is the brands second within Network Rail Property locations, following the success of the London Bridge store that launched in May 2024. The 810sq ft space showcases the fashion retailer s signature urban aesthetic, with high ceilings and exposed brick walls.
Bolour Buys Retail Center in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake District for $6.5 Million
Shopping Center
APRIL 16, 2025
Los Angeles Bolour Associates has acquired a retail center in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles for $6.5 million. Located at 2829-2843 Hyperion Ave., the center was originally built… The post Bolour Buys Retail Center in Los Angeles Silver Lake District for $6.5 Million appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
A Milestone for Cisco SMB: The Inaugural EMEA SMB Partner Advisory Board
Cisco Retail
APRIL 16, 2025
Cisco's EMEA SMB Partner Advisory Board highlighted strategic alignment and collaboration, paving the way for innovation and growth in the SMB sector.
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