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Sustainability 101: What are life cycle assessments?

Cisco Retail

Have you been hearing a lot about Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)? Learn how they help businesses understand the environmental footprint of their products, processes, or services.

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How Henne is rethinking the in-store experience

Inside Retail

If the Apple store was a womenswear boutique, it would be Henne. The Australian fashion label delivers a unique in-store retail experience. Rather than stocking clothing in multiple sizes on shelves or racks for customers to try on and purchase, Everything that you see on display is just for display, Nadia Bartel, Hennes director, told Inside Retail.

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Wendy’s Officially Announces the Girl Scout Thin Mint Frosty, Available Beginning Feb. 21

Retail Wire

The rumors about the newest Wendy's Frosty are true.

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Mosaic Brands receivers to close down Noni B, Millers

Inside Retail

Long-running Australian fashion labels Millers and Noni B are to be closed down after the receivers of parent company Mosaic Brands failed to find a buyer. About 930 staff will lose their jobs. Today’s announcement means all Mosaic brands will be closed, none of them of sufficient interest to attract a white knight investor to ensure their survival.

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Protect Your Business's Online Reputation with These Expert Tips

In today's digital world, your online reputation can make or break your business. Protecting it requires proactive strategies, from monitoring customer reviews and social media mentions to responding professionally and showcasing positive feedback. This guide will help you establish a strong online presence, address negative comments effectively, and leverage SEO to highlight your best qualities.

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CVS Is Testing an App Feature That Allows Customers To Unlock Products

Retail Wire

To deter theft, CVS stores lock up various items, but some customers can get around that.

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Adore Beauty’s first-half earnings soar

Inside Retail

Adore Beautys earnings more than doubled in the fiscal first half, which management says reflects the early phase of the companys growth strategy. The companys earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended December 31 jumped 118 per cent to $2.7 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose 94 per cent to $4.6 million.

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Seoul Tonic’s founder Sophie Hood on building a next-gen wellness brand

Inside Retail

Seoul Tonic has launched its second recovery tonic, this time combining its proprietary Korean pear juice with apple cider vinegar (ACV) and red ginseng. The brand cornering the Australian market in Korean-inspired tonics is looking to redefine what it means to be an FMCG brand and expand its point of difference beyond just being known as a hangover cure.

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Elon Musk’s X Lands Major Deal With Visa To Provide Digital Wallet, Peer-to-Peer Payments

Retail Wire

X is about to get serious regarding its X Money accounts thanks to a deal with Visa.

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Tissot opens first Melbourne boutique

Inside Retail

Swiss watchmaker Tissot has launched its first Melbourne boutique on Collins Street, joining other premium brands in the luxury precinct. The 114sqm store features high-quality furnishings with a modern and transparent structure that incorporates various elements such as wood, glass, and stone. The Melbourne store also includes the Heritage area, where visitors can learn about Tissot’s history through multimedia displays, and the Tissot Tresor Safe, which enables tourists to explore the br

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Taco Bell Chicken Nuggets Pull a Grand Opening, Grand Closing as Controversial Item Disappears From Menu

Retail Wire

Taco Bell Chicken Nuggets are no longer available.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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How AI is reshaping fashion photography

Inside Retail

The first time I picked up an SLR camera, I was 14 years old. I was handed a Nikon F, an analog camera from 1959. It became my doorway to a universe of creativity, one I would ultimately fall in love with like nothing else before. I spent all my free time in the schools darkroom. My hands perpetually smelled of developer, and my blazer pockets were always stuffed with rolls of film.

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Amazon-Owned Whole Foods Sees Workers in Philadelphia Store Succeed in Union Vote

Retail Wire

A Whole Foods store in Philadelphia saw workers vote in favor of joining a labor union.

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Apparel retailer Accent Group forecasts $80 million earnings

Inside Retail

Apparel retailer Accent Group the parent of Platypus and Hype DC, among other labels expects to achieve earnings of $80 million for the first half of the fiscal year. The group reported a 4.6 per cent increase in total owned sales, including wholesale. Like-for-like retail sales rose by 2.9 per cent, and sales for weeks 21026 following the AGM update jumped by 1.8 per cent.

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Love’s To Upgrade 50 Stores, Open 20 New Locations in 2025

Retail Wire

Love's is pushing forward with more upgrades and locations throughout 2025.

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5 Tips to Build a Strong Web Presence for Your Small Business

Creating a solid web presence is crucial for small business success in today's digital world. This blog covers five essential tips to help you build and strengthen your online presence. Learn how to create a professional website, optimize it for search engines, and leverage social media to engage with your audience. We'll also guide you on the importance of local listings and how to maintain a consistent brand across all platforms.

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Alibaba co-founder takes stake in Italian luxury sneaker maker Golden Goose

Inside Retail

Blue Pool, a Hong Kong-based investment firm backed by Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai, has bought a 12 per cent stake in Italian luxury sneaker maker Golden Goose, the Venice-based brand said on Tuesday. The investment comes after the maker of US$600 a pair sneakers abruptly pulled plans for a stock market listing last year. “Blue Pool’s deep expertise in the sports, entertainment and consumer industries, coupled with its deep knowledge of the Asia Pacific market, will help the group fu

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Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen Expands Menu, Introduces Breakfast Tacos

Retail Wire

Two delicious new menu items are tantilizing the tastbuds of Bob Evans customers.

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Unwrapping retail spending over the Christmas sales season

Inside Retail

With 2024s peak shopping season in the rearview mirror, consumer spending behaviours and responses to major retail sales events are coming into focus. Examining where and when people shopped reveals valuable insights for retailers as they hone their strategies ahead. CommBank iQs Christmas and Boxing Day Insights shows that shoppers came out early and in force over the extended sales season.

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GM Surpasses Q4 2024 Estimates, Projects Strong 2025 Earnings

Retail Wire

After a solid fourth quarter, GM is focused on 2025, despite some market uncertainty.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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LVMH posts modest revenue growth in uncertain environment

Inside Retail

LVMH has reported modest revenue growth amid a challenging economic and geopolitical environment. The luxury groups revenue edged up 1 per cent to 84.7 billion (US$88.3 billion) in FY24, with fourth-quarter organic revenue growth also at 1 per cent. Management said the company faced a challenging economic and geopolitical environment, as well as a high basis of comparison following several years of exceptional post-Covid growth.

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Chick-fil-A Plans Expansion Into British Columbia. Here Are the Details

Retail Wire

Chick-fil-A is taking its chicken across the border to the Great White North.

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Charles Tyrwhitt founder curbs UK investment following Labour budget

Retail Gazette

Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler has blamed the Labour Partys anti-business policies for his decision to curb investment in the UK. The businessman, who launched the menswear retailer 38 years ago, said policies like the National Insurance changes and minimum wage increases have pushed him to focus on expanding overseas instead. Wheeler criticised Labours economic stance, particularly comments by Chancellor Rachel Reeves claiming the party is friendly to business.

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Mattel takes aim at Lego with brick-based building brand

Retail Dive

The toy titan plans to introduce its first Mattel Brick Shop product in May and will unveil new sets in coming years.

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Boost Your Website Traffic with These Proven Strategies

Driving traffic to your website is key to growing your business online. In this blog, we explore proven strategies to attract more visitors and boost engagement. Learn how to optimize your site for search engines, leverage social media, and create compelling content that resonates with your audience. We’ll also cover the importance of email marketing, online advertising, and analyzing your traffic to refine your approach.

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Data: Shoppers fear Labour budget will trigger retail job cuts and price hikes

Retail Gazette

Shoppers across the UK are expressing growing concerns over the impact of the governments recent Budget, with many fearing job losses and price increases in the retail sector. New research by the Retail Technology Show (RTS) found 62% of consumers worry that rising labour costs, triggered by National Insurance and National Minimum Wage hikes, will lead to fewer staff in stores.

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Bloomingdale’s releases ‘The White Lotus’-themed apparel collection

Retail Dive

It’s not the only one. Banana Republic on the same day announced a capsule collection tied to the hit show, set to release this spring.

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Next CEO uses Lords status to table amendments to NI changes

Retail Gazette

Next boss Lord Wolfson has used his position in the House of Lords to lodge amendments to the upcoming changes to employers’ national insurance following concerns over job cuts and sharp increases in business costs. The tax is set to increase from 13.2% to 15% in April, while the threshold will lower from 9,100 to 5,000 a year. Wolfson, who has been the chief executive of Next since 2001, supported Baroness Noakess amendments to introduce a phased introduction to the reductions to the seco

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Spanx launches new sculpting denim collection

Retail Dive

The shapewear brand said the jeans, which come in two colors and styles, combine lycra-encased cotton fabrication with traditional denim detailing.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Ikea eyes second-hand expansion across Europe as it scales up trial

Retail Gazette

Ikea plans expand its second-hand marketplace after successful pilots in Oslo and Madrid. Speaking to the Financial Times, Jesper Brodein, CEO of Ikea’s largest franchisee Ingka said its trial of the DIY retailer’s Preowned service has been extended nationwide across Norway and Spain, and will run until August. Brodin said: “We have decided to expand it from Madrid to Spain, and from Oslo to Norway.

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Amazon taps Whole Foods CEO to helm its entire grocery business

Retail Dive

Jason Buechel, who remains head of the specialty banner, steps into a new role in which he will also oversee the Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go chains.

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WHSmith’s high street exit: Avoidable, or a long time coming?

Retail Gazette

WHSmith confirmed this week that it has hoisted a For Sale sign over its entire high street business, more than 230 years after it opened its first store. The retailer known for its stationery, books and magazines said on Saturday that it was exploring potential strategic options for the business, including a possible sale of its 500 UK shops. The high street stalwart is understood to have caught the eye of several suitors, including Bensons for Bed owner Alteri, Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital

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Cooper Commercial Brokers $7.1 Million Sale of Retail Property in Solon, Ohio

Shopping Center

Solon, Ohio Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the $7.1 million sale of Kruse Commons located in Solon, roughly 20 miles southeast of Cleveland. The two-building retail property, which… The post Cooper Commercial Brokers $7.1 Million Sale of Retail Property in Solon, Ohio appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever