Retail Focus
MARCH 18, 2025
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Inside Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Myer’s net profit declined 18 per cent to $42 million in the first half, reflecting what the company described as an increase in the cost of doing business. The department store chain noted incurring higher employee costs, higher support office costs related to a new marketing agency and a separate investment in transformation capabilities. Sales remained flat at $1.83 billion, attributed to mixed trading conditions, store closures, and Myer Exclusive Brands stock trapped at its national d
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Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 18, 2025
In 2024 there were 5,462 gun-related incidents in the U.S., and retail represented the single biggest vertical where these incidents took place ( 1,459 ), followed by K-12 schools ( 1,417 ). These are scary statistics that will likely (sadly) surprise no one. Retail tops the list of locations where gun violence occurs. (Image courtesy ZeroEyes) However, a closer look at the data reveals a picture of gun violence in America, and at retail, that may in fact be surprising.
Retail Gazette
MARCH 18, 2025
Aldi has become the first UK supermarket to provide free period products to its in-store toilets, following research from the retailer revealing the extent of period poverty across Britain. Customers will be able to take what they need from the toilets, with the products rolled out from today in 70% of its facilities. The full rollout of to all of Aldi’s toilets is to be completed by the end of May, according to the discounter.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 18, 2025
Instacart has introduced Smart Shop, which leverages generative AI and machine learning to create a more personalized grocery shopping experience. The platform also has unveiled AI-powered Health Tags that provide detailed nutrition information across its catalog, as well as curated Inspiration Pages featuring expert-backed health recommendations and shoppable recipes.
Inside Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Put yourself in the customer’s shoes for a sec. Youre heading to this great shop you heard about from your friends. Maybe you saw one of its ads as well. Youre keen to check it out. When you get there you look in the window and its all a bit meh. Maybe it looks a bit cheap, not in keeping with the shop you have in your head. Either way, if this is the face of the business it looks pretty uninviting.
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Inside Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Cotton On has appointed Joanne Ciconte, the youngest driver accepted into the Formula 1 Academy this year, as its brand ambassador. The 16-year-old Formula 4 racer has already boasted an impressive career, winning the Australian Karting Championship Pink Plate in 2023 and being a finalist in the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars. Cotton On will sponsor Ciconte both on and off the track, covering expenditures on race days and during training, as well as providing special trackside costumes to guara
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 18, 2025
Macys has emerged as the winning bidder for the exclusive rights to develop Julie Satows best-selling book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion. The retailer plans to develop the non-fiction book into a fictionalized television series and is already on the hunt for a showrunner and talent. The deal was spearheaded by Macys Chief Marketing Officer Sharon Otterman and is seen by the company as a continuation of its long-time presence in the live entertain
Retail Gazette
MARCH 18, 2025
Frasers Group has entered a consultation with selected staff within its design and editorial teams as part of a latest restructure, Retail Gazette has learnt. Sources within the retail giant said the consultations kicked off earlier this month on 7 March, impacting employees across both the retailers London HQ and Shirebrook offices. A company spokesperson confirmed that 30% of staff in the affected teams will be impacted.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 18, 2025
Almost exactly a year after it purchased then-insolvent flash-sale site Zulily , Bed Bath & Beyond parent company Beyond, Inc. has sold its majority stake in the brand, turning a profit of $500,000 and retaining a 25% share of the company. Beyond purchased Zulily in March 2024 for $4.5 million after the platforms abrupt shutdown in late 2023 and promptly revived the site.
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Retail Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
Domino's is currently promoting its half-price pizza deal, which customers can redeem online or in the app.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 18, 2025
The National Retail Federation (NRF) will offer store tours showcasing the retail scene in Singapore on June 2 and Paris on Sept. 15, 2025 in association with its international Big Shows in those cities. Retail Store Tours runs these experiences and offers expert-led curated programs designed to complement the content and technology offered at the shows.
A1 Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
IKEA will open its Oxford Street store on Thursday, 1st May, offering customers a new place to shop over 6,000 IKEA product lines and dine affordably in central London. Customers can explore one of a kind roomsets curated by Londoners, unique to Oxford Street, plan their dream kitchen or bedroom with IKEA designers, and wander the market-hall The new store has undergone an extensive renovation to upgrade the buildings environmental credentials whilst retaining the heritage features of the histor
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 18, 2025
Workwear retailer Carhartt has debuted a new program designed to recognize outstanding skilled trades educators as an extension of its ongoing For the Love of Labor program, which supports nonprofit organizations training and placing workers into skilled trades careers. Five educators will each receive $10,000 to invest in their classrooms, along with a tailored workwear package and new Carhartt gear for their students, including backpacks and work gloves.
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Cisco Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Wi-Fi 7 offers transformative opportunities, enabling secure, high-performance networks. Cisco's latest products simplify management and enhance connectivity, providing MSPs with cutting-edge solutions to meet evolving needs in education, retail, and healthcare sectors.
Retail Gazette
MARCH 18, 2025
Currys has launched a new partnership with Cancer Research UK to recycle unsellable tech donations from the charitys shops. As the UKs leading tech recycler , Currys processes over 50,000 tonnes of e-waste each year. Under the initiative, Cancer Research UK will be able to drop off unwanted tech items from its stores at Currys UK delivery depots, at no cost.
Retail Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
ALDI saw significant foot traffic growth last year, but Costco shoppers stuck around the longest.
National Retail Solutions
MARCH 18, 2025
Newark, NJ March 18, 2025 National Retail Solutions (NRS), through its community outreach initiative NRS Cares, teamed up with El Especialito, the leading Spanish-language newspaper, to celebrate Giving Tuesday at SOL Deli in Newark. The joint effort surprised customers by paying for groceries and items, spreading generosity and goodwill throughout the local community. […] The post Giving Tuesday: NRS Cares and El Especialito Surprise Customers by Paying for Groceries at SOL Deli in Newa
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Retail Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
KFC is rolling out a new menu item for fans of saucy, shareable meals: the "Dunk It Bucket.
Retail Gazette
MARCH 18, 2025
Morrisons is planning to relaunch its Market Street proposition as part of a wider overhaul of the supermarkets trading team. Recently appointed group trading director Andrew Staniland has spearheaded the restructure which sees five layers of reporting in the retailers category buying teams reduced down to three, The Grocer reported. It is thought that some category director roles will be merged into heads of trading areas, while buyers will be known as traders.
Retail Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
Inflation-weary shoppers are skipping the snack aisle, leading to weaker demand for snacks.
A1 Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Luxury aftercare and preowned retailer,TheHandbag Clinic, is expanding its partnership withSelfridges London, the home of its permanent in-store concession, with two exclusive pop-up events later this month. The Handbag Clinic will bring its fully circular offering of Buy, Sell, Restore, Authenticate toSelfridges Manchester Traffordfrom Friday 21 st Sunday 23 rd March, followed bySelfridges Birminghamfrom Friday 28 th Sunday 30 th March.
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Retail Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
Costco customers will now have more time to get gas for their cars.
LS Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
iStock/Liuzishan Global growth holds immense promise for small businesses seeking a competitive advantage in todays increasingly interconnected economy. While understanding the intricacies of global expansion is an important first step, navigating this journey alone can be daunting. However, by working with industry leaders, companies (like GlobeTrade , wegg and other resources) regardless of scale can expedite your global journey and access new markets swiftly and compliantly.
Retail Gazette
MARCH 18, 2025
Tesco has reported a 250% increase in sales volume for fruit-led beers over the past year, which it called the UKs fastest-growing beer trend. The demand for these lighter, fruit-infused brews has surged as UK consumers increasingly opt for refreshing, lower-alcohol options. Typically around 4% ABV, fruit beers have long been popular in European countries such as France, Belgium, Germany, and Spain, where they are often enjoyed as a post-activity refreshment.
365 Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Minka Dink, the London-based womenswear brand, is set to open its second pop-up at Sloane Stanley Estate on Kings Road in Chelsea. The three-week pop-up, located at 324-326 Kings Road, will span 1,728 sq ft and showcase a range of the brands best-selling collections alongside an exclusive first drop of its SS25 collection, available only in-store. Originally launched as a passion project during the pandemic, Minka Dink has built a reputation for timeless, versatile clothing that transitions seam
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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.
A1 Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Junction 32 in Yorkshire is proud to announce a new charity partner for 2025, the incredible Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA), the independent emergency response charity providing life-saving services across Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Junction 32 is excited to cement its support of YAA with initiatives across its stores, as well as embarking on a range of fun-filled activities to help towards hitting its fundraising targets.
Retail Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
Whole Foods Market's Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese has been recalled due to an undeclared allergen.
365 Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
IKEA will open the doors of its highly anticipated Oxford Street store on Thursday, 1 st May , marking the completion of an extensive environmental upgrade of the Grade II listed building at 214 Oxford Street in central London. The IKEA Oxford Street store will offer the traditional IKEA experience: a showroom packed with inspiration and roomsets, a market-hall filled with affordable home furnishings accessories, planning appointments and a Swedish Deli.
Retail Wire
MARCH 18, 2025
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back again this year.
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