Fri.Apr 18, 2025

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Choosing the Best Adhesive for QSR Labeling: Diamond, Full, or Permanent

Star Miconics

The market is filled with label media options for quick service restaurant (QSR) labeling. However, all labels are not created equaland neither are their adhesives. While your focus may be on label size and finish, you must also select labels based on their ability to stay in place or allow for repositioning when necessary. The right choice will support operational speed, order accuracy, and food safety in any food service labeling workflow.

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Ecommerce’s Secret Weapon: WhatsApp Tackles Failed Deliveries Head-On

Retail TouchPoints

Theres an unspoken rule in ecommerce: you can get everything else right, but if you fail to deliver, youve failed the customer. Its not about packages; its about promises. Failed deliveries arent just logistical errors; theyre moments of broken trust. And in an industry as fiercely competitive as ours, trust is the currency that keeps customers coming back.

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The Capital One and Discover Merger Will Not Affect Customers, at Least Not Yet

Retail Wire

With the recent government regulatory approval, the Capital One and Discover merger can move forward.

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Franchise Group Sells Vitamin Shoppe to Private Equity Firms

Retail TouchPoints

The Vitamin Shoppe has been sold to Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners in a deal that Bloomberg Law has valued at $193.5 million. The acquisition of the health and supplements retailer, which operates more than 650 stores, is expected to close later in Q2 2025. In November 2024 Vitamin Shoppes parent company Franchise Group filed for Chapter 11 protection, part of an agreement with its primary lenders that would allow the companys three strongest banners Vitamin Sh

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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.

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Solemn Reflection and Remembrance

LS Retail

iStock/Wirestock Good Friday is a day of solemn reflection and remembrance of Jesus' crucifixion. Activities include attending church services, praying, fasting, and engaging in acts of charity. Many also choose to observe silence (turning off phones, TV, and other devices), particularly between 12 pm and 3 pm, when Jesus was on the cross.

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Tesla Allegedly Speeding Up Odometers To Avoid Potential Warranty Claims

Retail Wire

A lawsuit was filed against Tesla that alleges Model Y odometers run fast.

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UK e-commerce maturity is changing the shape of logistics demand, Prologis Research finds

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New data fromPrologis Researchreveals that e-commerce continues to reshape logistics demand across Europe, with the UK emerging as the most mature and complex market. With 32% of all retail purchases now made online more than triple the rate in many continental European countries focus is shifting from growth in volume to growth in […] If you wan

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Royal Caribbean Abruptly Cancels Stops at Major Cruise Port

Retail Wire

Royal Caribbean has halted visits to Haiti due to gang activity.

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JLL Arranges $50 Million Sale of Mixed-Use Property in Nashville’s Music Row District

Shopping Center

Nashville, Tenn. JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $50 million sale of Edgehill Village, a 58,468-square-foot mixed-use property located in Nashvilles Music Row district. Originally built in 1920 and… The post JLL Arranges $50 Million Sale of Mixed-Use Property in Nashvilles Music Row District appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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Major Burger King Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Leading to 57 Closures & Hundreds of Lost Jobs

Retail Wire

The Burger King franchisee employed hundreds of employees.

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Aldi Scotland’s premium Scottish gin awarded a gold award – and Best in Country – at The World Drink Awards 2025

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! One of Aldi Scotlands premium Scottish gins has been awarded a gold award and Best in Country at The World Drink Awards 2025. The awards, presented by TheDrinksReport.com, select, reward and promote the worlds best drinks to consumers and trade across the globe.

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Cracker Barrel’s Feline Decor Sparks Buzz

Retail Wire

Cracker Barrel's feline decor has customers going wild.

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Discover the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) Training Program

Cisco Retail

Take your networking skills to the next level with the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) training program, designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of Cisco Catalyst Center and its latest features and capabilities.

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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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OREO Unveils Cherry Blossom Matcha Spring Cookie — But There’s More Than Meets the Bite

Retail Wire

OREO's newest limited-edition cookie isn't available in stores.

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Wickes offers significant savings across top products live now until Wednesday 23rd April

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As home renovation projects surge ahead of summer, Wickes is offering homeowners a significant boost with its Easter Savings Event,live now with selected deals available until the 23rd April. With incredible savings across multiple product ranges, Wickes is making it easier than ever to achieve that dream home makeover, offering reductions on everything

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Lowe’s Picks Up Artisan Design Group in Move To Expand Its Pro Business

Retail Wire

Lowe's is acquiring Artisan Design Group for approximately $1.3 billion.

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The Vitamin Shoppe to be sold to private equity for nearly $195M

Retail Dive

Kingswood Capital Management and Performance Investment Partners have agreed to acquire the vitamin and supplements retailer from Franchise Group.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

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.

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Netflix Posts Major Revenue Beat for Q1 2025, Shrugging Off Tariff and Market Concerns

Retail Wire

Netflix appears to be outperforming market expectations despite slowing subscriber growth.

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Andrés Iniesta provides the ultimate assist in latest FedEx ‘Champions of Business’ campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Global football icon, business founder, owner, and investor, Andrs Iniesta stars as the face of the newly launched FedEx Champions of Business list. Created by FedEx, this campaign aims to spotlight innovative SME businesses that are shaping the football industry.

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Carnival Cruise Line Fake Bomb Threat Results in Jail Time for Michigan Teen

Retail Wire

The teen sent the threat to Carnival Cruise Line after he didn't go on a trip.

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Global fashion brand Pull&Bear debuts first Glasgow store at Silverburn

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Spanish fashion label Pull&Bear has joined the line-up at leading retail and leisure destination Silverburn, marking the brands Glasgow debut and second store in Scotland. Opening on Thursday 17 April, Pull&Bear has taken over the former Topshop unit, perfectly positioned between Mango and River Island and spanning 12,740 sq ft.

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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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Taco Bell Chicken Nuggets Are Coming Back, Possibly for Good. Here’s What We Know About the Return

Retail Wire

Taco Bell is bringing back a controversial menu item.

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Etsy to customers: Buy local, avoid tariffs

Retail Dive

The global marketplace has advice for consumers and sellers alike, but warns that U.S. trade policy is sure to change again in coming days and weeks.

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Easter 2025 shapes up to be a retail win, despite dip in average order value

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New data fromVisualsoftshows strong revenue and order growth across key categories as shoppers turn to alternative gifts and last-minute buys Easter 2025 is on track to be a strong period for UK retailers, with revenue and order volumes rising across several core categories including DIY, Home Furnishings, and Gifts.

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Barnes & Noble plans to open over 60 stores in 2025

Retail Dive

The bookseller opened 57 new locations last year after a decade of stagnant physical growth.

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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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Study reveals the food and drink sector receives the highest volume of negative reviews

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! For small businesses, reviews are key assetspositive feedback builds trust, while negative reviews offer valuable insights for improvement. The food and drink sector, for instance, sees over 40% of negative reviews.

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Trade war puts US on ‘precipice’ of recession: Moody’s chief economist

Retail Dive

The U.S. economy will likely begin to shrink “unless policy takes a very sharp turn here pretty quickly,” Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi said.

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BlueSnap partners with Shopware to unlock seamless payments for North American businesses

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! BlueSnap, theglobal payment orchestration platform for leading B2B and B2C businesses, today announcedit is a payment partner for Shopware, an open-source eCommerce platform. As part of its expansion into North America, Shopware selected BlueSnap to deliver secure transactions, flexible payment methods, and seamless integrations tailored for its United S