Retail Focus
AUGUST 14, 2024
Ghalia BOUSTANI. Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Pop-up stores present a unique opportunity for brands to engage directly with their target audience or potential customers during a specific period. The Paris 2024 Olympics, a global event attracting millions of visitors, offers an unparalleled platform for such engagements.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 14, 2024
Avon Products Inc., the U.S.-based holding company for the Avon beauty brand, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 14, 2024
The retail world has seen a major shift in crime since COVID-19 hit. Before the pandemic, retail crime mostly meant shoplifting — sneaky folks trying to swipe products without getting caught. But now, we’re seeing a worrying trend toward more violent behavior. This new wave of aggression is putting employees, customers and store property at risk. The Changing Landscape of Retail Crime With this shift in crime, store owners and managers are facing new challenges.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 15, 2024
Google has once again delayed the phase-out of third-party cookies, prolonging the existence of a technology that has been a cornerstone of digital advertising for decades. While the delay offers temporary relief to marketers who rely heavily on third-party data, the future of digital marketing is undeniably moving towards a privacy-first approach anchored in first-party data.
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Retail Gazette
AUGUST 15, 2024
Asda is facing more industrial action as 86% of staff at its Skelton superstore in York backed strike action in an indicative ballot, according to GMB Union. A formal strike ballot will now open today (15 August) and close on 9 September. GMB claims workers at the York store are concerned by health and safety, a loss of working hours in the store, and the wider fight for equal pay led by the union’s members, which will be heard in the High Court on 9 September.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 14, 2024
Domino's Pizza has announced its intentions to provide carryout deals for its customers following news that its carryout business has increased recently, in part due to increased delivery prices.
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 16, 2024
Plans for a $65 million expansive retail centre have been revealed for the Aura community in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The ‘Aura Home + Life’ project covers 18,000 sqm and will house 12 to 16 large-format retail tenancies ranging in size from 350sqm to 5000sqm. It will occupy a prime location adjacent to the Aura Business Park in Baringa, with easy access to the Bells Creek Arterial Road and Bruce Highway.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 16, 2024
OFFICE, the leading-edge international fashion footwear specialist, has officially opened its latest store in centre:mk , one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK. The new store marks a return to the city following OFFICE’s closure of its previous store in Midsummer Place and joins centre:mk’s extensive line-up of leading international fashion brands, including Mango, Reiss and Mint Velvet.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 13, 2024
Starbucks has appointed Brian Niccol as its new chairman and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 9, 2024. Its current CEO, Laxman Narasimhan, is stepping down immediately.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 13, 2024
Co-pilots are essential on a commercial aircraft: they’re there to assist the captain in operating the aircraft, monitor instruments and systems, communicate with air traffic control and generally divide the workload with the pilot. While a co-pilot’s role is one of assistance and support, they are also fully trained to take over operation of the aircraft if needed.
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 15, 2024
Domino’s Pizza ‘s ANZ COO Kerri Hayman has become the company’s first female ANZ CEO, effective immediately. Her appointment comes one year after the previous ANZ CEO David Burness stepped down to become Domino’s inaugural global culture coach. Asia-Pacific CEO Josh Kilimnik has filled the role in the interim. Prior to joining the ANZ division, Hayman served as operations director for the UK-listed Domino’s Pizza Group.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 14, 2024
Westgate Oxford has announced a refreshed brand offering for guests to enjoy this Summer. The Danish homewares and lifestyle retail chain, Søstrene Grene, who have over 300 stores worldwide, opened on Friday, 9 th August, at 10am. Meanwhile local pizza business, Slice & Dice, opened at the Oxford-based shopping centre on 12 th July in Westgate Social Street Food and shoewear brand, Clarks opened in a 2,699 sq ft unit on the Upper Ground floor next to Schuh last month.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 10, 2024
Users of Cash App have interesting news today as the company has completed a class-action lawsuit that could see Cash App users be eligible for up to $2,500.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 15, 2024
Best Buy has rolled out a new live delivery tracking feature for consumers who have purchased TVs, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other large electronics and appliances. The new feature, which is accessible via the retailer’s ecommerce site and mobile app, is designed to give shoppers to-the-minute tracking details on their order’s progress, including a real-time map view of where a driver is on their delivery route.
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 11, 2024
JB Hi-Fi is broadening its product categories as it agrees to acquire a controlling interest in E&S Trading Co, which offers kitchen, laundry, and bathroom products. The consumer electronics retailer agreed to an initial acquisition of 75 per cent of E&S for cash consideration of $47.8 million on a cash-free,debt-free basis. JB Hi-Fi has the option to buy the remaining 25 per cent in September 2029. “E&S has a highly complementary premium product offering, which will appeal to
Retail Focus
AUGUST 12, 2024
Nestled within Faridabad Mall, United Coffee House Rewind stands as a modern icon, offering a fresh take on the beloved classic. With a blend of contemporary flair and timeless charm, this restaurant invites patrons to indulge in a culinary experience that transcends generations. United Coffee House Rewind is driven by a vision that celebrates diversity, individuality, and the art of communal indulgence.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 13, 2024
IKEA U.S. is launching its first IKEA Ready for College bus tour, which will visit 30 college campuses across the country this late summer and early fall.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 16, 2024
After launching a turnaround effort in late June , Walgreens has made two executive appointments that it hopes will “significantly contribute” to the effort — Party City veteran Tracey Koller has been named as SVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, and Sharmila Sudhakar has been appointed Group VP and Head of Walgreens Digital Commerce. As the company pointed out in its announcement, much of the pharmacy chain’s turnaround plan is focused on the front-of-store and omnichannel customer experience,
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 14, 2024
After a $15 million refurbishment, the beauty floor of David Jones ‘ Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne, flagship has reopened, showcasing a range of makeup and fragrances. “Welcoming over 9 million visitors annually, our Bourke Street flagship is a true destination, and we are proud that the ground floor beauty space is now the perfect stage for our beautiful beauty offer, complementing our incredible brand, product and services available across our other categories,” said Alicia S
Retail Times
AUGUST 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Source: StockCake As the world continues to embrace digital currencies, XRP is emerging as a preferred payment method for a growing number of consumers. This trend is not just a fleeting interest in the cryptocurrency market but is rooted in significant shifts in consumer behavior.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 13, 2024
Ford has issued a do-not-drive advisory on its website that calls for certain vehicles linked to the three previous Takata airbag recalls, notifying owners to seek repairs immediately.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 14, 2024
Party City has appointed Barry Litwin as President and CEO as the company continues to eke its way back from its January 2023 bankruptcy. Litwin most recently served as the CEO of Global Industrial Company (GIC) , a distributor of industrial products that serves more than 500,000 customers across the manufacturing, transportation, retail and healthcare sectors.
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 14, 2024
Online shopping delivery lead times are getting longer – and getting more expensive – according to research from shipping software developer Shippit. The company’s State of Shipping Report found that the estimated delivery time has risen from two days in 2018 to 5.6 days now. Concurrently, the cost of standard shipping grew from $9 to $10.26 during the six-year period.
Retail Gazette
AUGUST 16, 2024
Wilko owner Chris Dawson is targeting up to 300 stores over the next five years as he revealed that all new shops opened so far are making a profit. The Range owner, who bought the Wilko brand out of administration last October, told Retail Gazette, that the retailer was ready for its next phase of growth after having nailed down the store concept. “It’s all systems go now,” said Dawson.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 14, 2024
A major and unexpected shakeup has occurred in the boardroom of Southwest Airlines between the current board and the Elliot Investment Management group.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 15, 2024
Crocs always has encouraged consumers to mix, match and personalize different combinations of clogs and its iconic Jibbitz charms. But the footwear brand is bringing this experience to a new digital plane with the Crocs Mad Lab, a new immersive experience where users can co-create with Crocs. The new virtual experience welcomes users by asking them to answer a series of interactive questions.
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 13, 2024
The owner of embattled furniture brand Incy Interiors has apologised to customers for lengthy delivery delays and says the retailer will work to fulfil all outstanding orders before shutting up shop. Owner Tom Fitzpatrick surprised customers on Saturday when he announced Incy Interiors will hold its final sale until August 25, before ceasing trading the following day.
Retail Gazette
AUGUST 12, 2024
Waitrose will unveil its new store concept as it reopens its revamped North London John Barnes store next week. The upmarket grocer said the store on Finchley Road, in the former John Barnes department store, opens on 21 August and will have a number of new and refreshed features including a fully updated refrigeration system, a new look and feel bakery, and the first fully chilled beer, wine and spirits department.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 15, 2024
A monumental data security breach has taken place, and a San Francisco law firm is investigating the unauthorized access of over 2.9 billion records.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 13, 2024
Trove , a key player in the branded resale and customer trade-in space, has acquired full-service resale platform Recurate to solidify its position in the evolving and ever-expanding recommerce market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. With this acquisition, Trove will integrate its resale capabilities, which include store trade-ins, digital trade-ins, returns processing, non-new inventory management and resale site building and management with Recurate’s peer-to-peer expertise
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