Wiser
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In the competitive world of candy and confectionery, staying ahead requires more than just great productsit demands precise execution and actionable insights. One leading brand turned to Wiser to achieve exactly that. By addressing challenges in seasonal campaigns, merchandising opportunities, and inventory optimization, they transformed their category performance.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Convenience store chain Yesway is continuing its aggressive U.S. expansion by opening five new Allsups stores in New Mexico and Texas. In October 2024, the company announced the opening of eight new locations across New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas within a six -month period. These new stores each span 6,277 square feet and operate 24 hours a day, offering a variety of private label products, including fresh bread, milk and eggs, as well as Allsups famous burritos.
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Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Post-Christmas footfall is up year on year as shoppers flocked to the stores for the Boxing Day sales. Footfall across all UK retail destinations was up 14.2% on 27 December compared to last year, driven by a 20.2% surge in shoppers on high streets, according to data from MRI Software. Shopping Centres enjoyed a 12.7% rise in footfall, while retail parks saw a modest 2.7% increase.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Do you remember JOLT Cola?
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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 Times
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The majority of UK households are heading into 2025 feeling financially secure, but more people think the health of the economy is worsening than improving. The findings come from KPMG UKs Consumer Pulse survey, which gauged the quarterly confidence and buying behaviour of 3000 people across regions, ages and income groups during December.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
For those who want to go out for a meal or to shop on New Year's Day, here's what restaurants and stores will be open.
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Big Lots struck an 11th-hour deal to save itself.
Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Quiz has revealed its half-year losses have more than doubled as it warns it will run out of cash by early 2025. The fashion retailer said the disappointing level of revenues in the run up to Christmas has meant the cash headroom available is less than previously anticipated and that it will need additional funding in early 2025. The warning came as Quiz reported its pre-tax losses had deepened from 1.5m to 4.7m for the six months to 30 September.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is donating more than 100 fridges to charities and foodbanks across the UK this winter. In a bid to help enhance the range and volume of nutritious food they can stock, the supermarket is repurposing fridges from its stores to provide extra storage for organisations that support those in need.
Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Clarks may be approaching its 200th anniversary next year, but the footwear giant isn’t harking back to the past – it’s focusing on the new, as it looks to attract new customers through innovative designs and exclusive collaborations. The team leading this push for the Somerset-headquartered firm has a distinctly international feel.
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Book a 2025 vacation package with Disney World and get free food.
Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Clintons future on the high street was secured once more after it was snapped up by family-owned greetings card specialist Cardzone in March. The once-dominant cards retailer is however a shadow of its former self, trading from a store estate 84% smaller than it once was, with just 163 Clintons branches nationwide. At its peak, it was the clear greetings card market leader with over 1,000 stores and a presence in almost every major British town, but a n influx of internet rivals alongside the gr
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Fast-food prices have skyrocketed at many popular restaurants, including McDonald's.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Wild Nutrition, the expert in womens nutritional health, providing premium Food-Grown supplements, launched its first ever TV advertising campaign this Boxing Day. Marking a pivotal milestone, the ad signals a continued period of exceptional growth for the brand as part of its long-term strategy.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Papa Johns CEO Todd Penegor believes that great pizza making should be the company's driving force.
Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Issa brothers are considering floating their petrol station empire EG Group in the United States for as much as 13bn. The business has sounded out banks for a possible listing in 2025, which would result in a significant payday for the billionaire brothers and their private equity partner TDR Capital, The Telegraph reported. It is thought that EG Group is leaning heavily towards a listing in the US which is the companys biggest market despite the Issa brothers roots in Blackburn.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, certain brands have emerged as having outperformed expectations.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Under the transaction, Variety Wholesalers would acquire at least 200 stores and up to two distribution centers, saving jobs in the process.
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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.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Taco Bell and Walmart are the top employers in Alabama.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As Christmas and New Year approach, the age-old tradition of gift-giving comes alive once again. From toys to tech gadgets, gifts have always reflected the trends, culture, and lifestyle of their time. Today, modern retail and online shopping have revolutionised the way we buy and receive presents.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Chipotle recently made headlines for a customer's behavior.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Collect+, the in-store parcel service from PayPoint, has revealed a resident in Hatfield, Hertfordshire became the first person in the UK to return a potentially unwanted Christmas present. In the early hours of Christmas Day at 7.06am, the first parcel was returned to a Collect+ store in Hatfield.
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The United States saw strong GDP growth figures from internal sources, as well as via external estimates.
Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The gap between Aldi and Asda is closing in as the German discounter revealed this week that its pre-tax profits had more than trebled to 536.7m as it toasted record sales. The chain’s value offer and rapidly expanding store network in recent years saw it overtake Morrisons to become the UK’s fourth largest supermarket in 2022. According to GlobalData, the German discounter could also knock Asda off its spot as the nation’s third biggest supermarket in as early as 2028, as Asda
Cross Cap
DECEMBER 30, 2024
With more competitors entering the market, pharma companies can no longer afford to have a purely transactional relationship with their consumers. Learn how an omni-channel marketing strategy can help pharma marketers become more efficient in managing their multi-product marketing plans and stay competitive.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Today, brands are continuously seeking innovative strategies to effectively reach and engage their target audiences, and commerce media has emerged as a pivotal approach for driving sales and enhancing consumer interactions. According to a report by Emarketer , commerce media spending is projected to reach nearly $68 billion in 2025, underscoring its critical role in modern marketing.
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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.
Cross Cap
DECEMBER 30, 2024
How to stay on track of all marketing initiatives during the holiday season? Here are five points to consider when mapping out a holiday marketing plan.
LS Retail
DECEMBER 30, 2024
iStock/LeMusique What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Boost your productivity in 2025. Poise your global business for growth in 2025 by attending Laurel Delaney's Global Trade Trends Report 2025 wegginar on 1/8/25 (free of charge and learn what's important as you navigate the new global landscape). Quote of the week: I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
Cross Cap
DECEMBER 30, 2024
CrossCap provides customized marketing management software for large marketing teams to coordinate their many campaigns and initiatives.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Online gaming platforms are experiencing a real boom now, and the competition in the market is insane. Therefore, operators search for ways to increase customer engagement on their platforms. Several years ago, providing a comprehensive portfolio complemented by juicy bonuses was enough, but the situation is different in 2024.
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