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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

Retail TouchPoints

If you’ve recently been to the beach, or maybe a kids’ baseball or soccer game, you’ve likely seen a Bogg Bag. Known (and loved) for its functionality, durability, and fun color and pattern combinations, the Bogg Bag has become the ultimate sidekick for many suburban moms nationwide. On Amazon alone, the bag has garnered more than 5,000 five-star reviews and was named the best beach bag and tote by Travel + Leisure and Good Morning America.

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How Amazon, Temu, and Shein are reshaping Australia’s retail landscape

Inside Retail

Recently, I have been examining what I call ‘The Invisible Enemy’ facing Australian and global retailers. This pervasive, almost intangible force is dismantling the traditional pillars of retail with alarming speed. Once, we knew our competitors. They were visible in malls, high streets, shopping centres, or online marketplaces. But today, the competitive landscape has dramatically shifted, and traditional retailers find themselves grappling with an enemy they can no longer see or predict.

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Macy’s Delays Q3 Earnings to Investigate Financial Irregularity

Retail TouchPoints

Macy’s reported preliminary earnings for its Q3 2024, which ended Nov. 2, 2024, but has delayed the full release of results while it investigates an incident in which it appears an employee hid millions of dollars of expenses for nearly three years. The irregularity was uncovered as the retailer was preparing its financial statements for the current quarter.

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Movado Group’s Xavier Gauderlot on the watch giant’s latest JV in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

American watch company Movado Group has established a joint venture with premier luxury brand distributor Norbreeze Group to enhance its market position in Singapore and Malaysia. The strategic partnership includes the management of marketing initiatives, sales operations, and distribution channels for Movado Group’s extensive brand portfolio.

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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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Mango Plans to Operate 42 U.S. Stores by Year End, 20+ More in 2025

Retail TouchPoints

Moving toward its goal of making the U.S. one of its three main markets by 2026, Mango plans to operate 42 stores in the country by the end of 2024. The apparel retailer also plans to open more than 20 locations next year, primarily in the Sun Belt and Northeast, according to CNBC. The retailer’s target is to operate approximately 65 U.S. stores by the end of 2025.

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Stirling Property Funds buys McGraths Hills Home retail centre

Inside Retail

Stirling Property Funds has purchased McGraths Hills Home large format retail (LFR) centre in Sydney’s North West Growth Area for $55 million. “The acquisition of McGraths Hill Home was well supported by our clients, who continue to be attracted to investment opportunities within the LFR sector,” said Scott Girard, head of property at Stirling. “The sector provides exceptional investment fundamentals with the ability to acquire quality assets such as McGraths Hill Home at

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Chatime Australia faces penalties for underpaying workers

Inside Retail

Chatime Australia and its executive is facing penalties due to the underpayment of employees at 19 stores across Sydney and Melbourne. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed $120,960 penalty against Chatime Australia and $11,880 against the bubble tea chain franchisor’s MD Chen Zhao for the offence. The Fair Work Ombudsman said that the company paid its employees flat rates as low as $7.59 to $24.30 per hour.

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AO raises forecast following strong profit and sales growth

Retail Gazette

AO has raised its full-year forecast once again, driven by a significant increase in both profits and sales during the first half of the year. For the six months ending 30 September 2024, the electricals retailer saw a 30% rise in adjusted profit before tax, reaching £17m, while total revenues climbed 6% to £512m. Operating profits grew by 11%, and B2C retail revenues saw a 13% increase, totalling £382m.

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Here’s how to unlock the power of in-store retail media

Inside Retail

With the evolution of retail media networks, brands and retailers are seizing the opportunity to shape consumer behaviour in real-time, using in-store touch points to elevate the shopping experience. Nowhere is this more evident than in Australian supermarkets where – following international trends – the deployment of digital screens is driving significant increases in sales of participating brands.

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Amazon Invests Another $4B in Anthropic, Adds Program for Quantum Computing

Retail Wire

Amazon is going all in with AI startup Anthropic as well as getting ready for quantum computing.

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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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Bunnings, Priceline, TerryWhite Chemmart on what drives their retail success

Inside Retail

What do the top retailers in Australia have in common? Resilient business models, customer-centric thinking and strong value propositions. These were the common factors we found across the retailers in the latest edition of Inside Retail’s Top 25 Retailers by Revenue annual report. While the report is free to download, a ranking only tells you so much, so we reached out to the leaders behind the brands to understand the key drivers of their commercial success in FY24.

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Saint + Sofia opens first store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials

A1 Retail

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Saint + Sofia, the digitally native, contemporary womenswear brand, has opened its debut bricks and mortar store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials. Located at 35 Monmouth Street, the independent London-based fashion house is the latest brand to select the destination for its first-ever store, joining Covent Garden’s extensive roster of physical debuts.

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Core NZ retail sales fall again as consumers hold back spending

Inside Retail

New Zealand’s core retail sales decreased again in the September quarter, which indicated the continued challenges facing the sector. Stats NZ’s latest Retail Trade Survey shows that core retail sales for the quarter fell 1.7 per cent year-on-year. Total retail sales (including motor vehicles and parts, and fuel) were also down 2.8 per cent. When compared with the June quarter, the total volume of retail sales decreased 0.1 per cent, with declines reported in 10 of the 15 retail industries.

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Krispy Kreme Launches Festive ‘Grinchmas’ Holiday Doughnuts

Retail Wire

To give a naughty and nice twist to the holiday season, Krispy Kreme has launched a line of "Grinchmas" holiday doughnuts.

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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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West Midlands invited to ‘Light the World’ with UK’s first charity donation vending machines at Touchwood Solihull

A1 Retail

This festive period, Touchwood Solihull is inviting visitors to donate to charitable causes, as the first UK destination to install charity donation vending machines. Delivered by Light the World, the vending machines help to raise much needed funds for a number of local, national and international charities. Touchwood is home to three vending machines that are open to the public until 27 th November.

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Taco Bell Finally Brings Beloved Caramel Apple Empanadas Back to the Menu

Retail Wire

Taco Bell has finally brought back the beloved sweet treat.

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First images of new Caffè Concerto at Victoria Leeds are revealed

A1 Retail

European-style restaurant chain Caffè Concerto throws open the doors to its first northern restaurant in Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, on November 22 nd , and the restaurant has revealed a first look at its stunning interior. The brand recently announced that it had chosen Victoria Leeds as the location for its first venue in the north of England because of the city’s vibrant food and drink scene and the destination’s strong footfall, engaged visitors and high calibre food and b

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Amazon Live Taps Martha Stewart and Jennifer Hudson To Host Black Friday Shopping Shows

Retail Wire

On the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, Jennifer Hudson and Martha Stewart will pitch Amazon special deals as part of a series of live shopping shows produced by TalkShopLive.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

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.

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51,000 sq ft Zara the latest global brand to invest in Hammerson’s Bullring & Grand Central

A1 Retail

Hammerson has announced the opening of Zara’s upsized store at Bullring, with the Inditex brand creating a 51,000 sq ft flagship. Part of Hammerson’s strategy to focus on the flight to quality, Zara is the latest global brand to invest in Bullring & Grand Central, joining Sephora, The Sidemen and PURESEOUL in the last six weeks alone. The new Zara brings the Inditex brand’s latest store concept to Bullring & Grand Central, showcasing across two floors its full range of womenswear, mensw

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Egg Prices Keep Rising as Avian Flu Continues Affecting Supply

Retail Wire

Egg prices continue to climb, and it's not just because of inflation.

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Tesco to open over 150 Express stores in next 3 years

Retail Gazette

Tesco is planning to open over 150 Express convenience stores in the UK over the next three years as it ramps up expansion plans. The changes, which will create more than 2,000 jobs in local communities, come as the grocery retailer celebrates the 30th anniversary of Tesco Express. The supermarket opened the doors of the first Express store in Barnes and Norbury, London in 1994 and now operates a total of 2,704 of the convenience sites.

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JetBlue Teases New European Destinations, Brings Back Seasonal Routes

Retail Wire

JetBlue is adding even more routes.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Atelier VM Opens First UK Flagship Store in Burlington Arcade, Mayfair

365 Retail

Italian fine jewellery brand Atelier VM has officially opened its first UK flagship store in London’s prestigious Burlington Arcade. This marks a significant milestone for the brand, which has steadily expanded its presence in the UK since entering the market in 2018 with a dedicated counter in Liberty London. Situated in Mayfair, the 401 sq ft boutique at House 5 of Burlington Arcade offers a refined and intimate space for customers to explore Atelier VM’s handcrafted jewellery collections.

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Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Cisco Retail

In our recent Cisco AI Readiness Index, we found that only 13% of organizations consider themselves ready to capture AI’s potential, even though urgency is high. Companies are investing, but close to half of respondents say the gains aren’t meeting expectations. Here’s how organizations can get themselves better prepared.

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Khloe Kardashian launches signature fragrance with Luxe Brands

Inside Retail

Khloe Kardashian has partnered with Luxe Brands to launch XO Khloe’s signature fragrance. First introduced at Harrods in the UK, it will debut exclusively in the US at Ulta Beauty next month. Inspired by Khloe herself and developed by renowned perfumers – Alberto Morillas and Clement Gavarry, XO Khloe carries a rose petals scent with a touch of praline, musk and soft woods.

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Baskin-Robbins Pardons Frozen Turkey Cake in Honor of White House Thanksgiving Tradition

Retail Wire

Baskin-Robbins spared its own special turkey in honor of the annual White House tradition of pardoning live birds for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Create SEO-Friendly Content to Boost Traffic & Engagement

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.

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Kohl’s names new CEO

Retail Dive

The department store has tapped Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan to lead the retailer beginning early next year, replacing Tom Kingsbury.

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Bath & Body Works Raises Outlook in Advance of Shorter Holiday Season

Retail Wire

Bath & Body Works is seeing its stock soar after a promising earnings report.

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Macy’s delays full Q3 report over millions in fraudulent expense accounting

Retail Dive

Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, a disclosure overshadowing an otherwise decent quarter.

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Macy’s Employee Hides Up to $154 Million in Expenses, Delaying Q3 Earnings Report

Retail Wire

A Macy's employer hid up to $154 million in expenses over the last three years. What's next?

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.