Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The bosses of Britain’s biggest retailers are feeling positive about Christmas this year as early trading shows shoppers are starting to feel more confident about spending in the wake of easing inflation. M&S CEO Stuart Machin says the retailer is “very confident” about trading this year, while Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy says he’s “betting on a good Christmas” as customers display “a willingness to spend a little bit more to treat themselves”.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It’s hard to find a topic that all marketers agree on, but if there is one, it’s likely that programmatic ad buying continues to be a dominant channel for advertisers looking to scale. In fact, it will make up the vast majority — over 91% — of the current U.S. digital advertising spend in 2024, according to eMarketer. With programmatic spend increasing and the platforms themselves launching more advanced services for advertisers of all sizes, there has never been a better opportunity for smalle

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

There are five fewer days between Black Friday and Christmas Day compared to 2023. Here’s how retailers — and consumers — are preparing themselves.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the opening of Pret A Manger at Gloucester Quays, bringing the popular British sandwich and organic coffee chain to the city for the first time. This announcement follows a series of food and beverage openings at Gloucester Quays – including a new Subway also now open on High Orchard Street – adding to the destination’s growing food options for its diverse catchment of all-day shoppers and locals and strengthening its reputation as a top 10 UK outlet.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

FlyBuys will host a pop-up store in Sydney on Saturday, where members can choose a range of rewards such as travel and experiences and everyday essentials. Participating brands include Bissell, iRobot, Bosch, GHD, Apple, Velocity Frequent Flyer, Coles and Liquorland. FlyBuys said that members do not need to use any of their points to avail of the “redemption” of their choice.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Puma has unveiled a new flagship concept that includes activations, customization services and other tech-powered elements. Located at the BLVD , a new retail and entertainment destination in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this is the global sports brand’s second U.S. flagship. The 25,000-square-foot space spans three floors and represents Puma’s much broader “brand elevation strategy,” according to Arne Freundt, CEO of Puma.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Global tyre brand Bridgestone has restructured its leadership roles within the brand’s retail network and service centres after the departure of the 44-years director of New Zealand operations, John Staples. Jon Tamblyn, GM of retail operations in Australia, has been named successor and will relocate to New Zealand next year. As part of the transition, sales GM, Roger Saliba will take over Tamblyn’s current role.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

BJ’s Wholesale Club will raise its annual membership fees by $5 to $60 per year, and its Club+ fee will rise $10 to $120 per year, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The increases are the first in seven years. BJ’s also has added a new benefit for Club+ members, including BJ’s One+ Mastercard cardholders: two free same-day deliveries on eligible orders of $50 or more during each annual membership period.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Actor Adam Driver stars in a hysterical new "5-Star Theatre" ad campaign for Amazon.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Step One may have made a name for itself in the overlooked category of men’s underwear, but its recent launch of a bamboo bra signals its transformation into an intimate apparel brand for everyone. Still, a focus on innovation and the ‘triple bottom line’ remains at the heart of the ASX-listed company. The brand recently became the first clothing and garment company in Australia to achieve end-to-end FSC certification.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Instacart has added an eligibility screener for Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) benefits, allowing people to quickly and anonymously check whether they are eligible for SNAP benefits. The Instacart EBT/SNAP information page also offers relevant state resources designed to streamline enrollment in these programs, powered by Advocatia Solutions.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

McDonald's has dropped a new holiday toy that encourages the spirit of giving among children.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The vaping industry has seen a lot of growth over the years, driven by evolving consumer preferences, regulatory changes, and advancements in technology. For vape juice brands, staying competitive in the retail market requires a deep understanding of the latest trends influencing sales. By tapping into these trends, brands can better cater to consumer demands and position themselves for success.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nick Scali is at risk of not meeting its first-half net profit guidance for Australia and New Zealand due to delays in the delivery of its products. One of the furniture retailer’s freight forwarders and custom agents is now under the administration of a liquidator, resulting in the company’s containers remaining stuck at the port. Nick Scali has made an application to the Federal Court of Australia to facilitate the release of the company’s containers through giving certain un

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

GlassesUSA.com has introduced a next-day delivery service for prescription eyewear, just in time for the end-of-year spending rush as consumers look to use up the funds in their FSA and HSA accounts. For a $19.95 delivery fee, customers can choose from thousands of brands and styles, including $39 budget-friendly frames and designer brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley and Prada.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Instacart's "Express Lane" will help Instacart+ members save money during the holidays.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Bunnings breached privacy laws by using facial recognition technology (FRT), the Privacy Commissioner determined. From November 2018 to November 2021, Bunnings implemented a trial FRT at 63 stores in Victoria and NSW, capturing the faces of every visitor. Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said that while her office acknowledges the potential for the technology, its benefits must be weighed against its impact on privacy rights. “In this instance, deploying facial recognition technology was th

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for a sizeable portion of the U.S. workforce the holiday shopping season can be the most strenuous and stress-filled time of year. As consumers furiously stock up on everything they need for under the tree and around the table, retail workers — who make up more than one quarter of the U.S. labor force — find themselves literally on the front lines of the holiday madness.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Carter's teamed up with the R&B superstar and actress for its holiday campaign.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Diriyah Company , Saudi Arabia’s mixed-use developer driving the transformation of historic Diriyah into a premier global destination, is set to participate in MAPIC 2024, 26-28 November in Cannes, France. At this leading global retail property event, Diriyah Company will present the latest developments of its flagship project, with a focus on Diriyah Square—the dynamic centrepiece of the 14-square-kilometer masterplan.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Rag & Bone will celebrate the grand opening of its flagship store in Double Bay, Sydney on November 29. Located at 31-33 Knox Street, the new store features a curated selection of menswear and womenswear collections, including tailored jackets, modern denim, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. “This new store is designed to offer an immersive experience that captures the essence of Rag & Bone, blending timeless design with an unmistakable edge,” said Paul Smith, MD of Signa

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Chewy and nonprofit robotics hub MassRobotics have created the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challeng e, offering $30,000 and the potential to work with Chewy going forward to the winning robotics manufacturer. The challenge addresses the physical demands involved in handling large, heavy products, such as bags, boxes and pails of dog food and cat litter, within confined warehouse spaces.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Pizza Hut's new adult beverage captures the fast-food favorite in every sip.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

DFS has said that its strong trading performance from the previous financial year has continued into the new period. The furniture retailer , which reported stronger trading in the final quarter of FY24, with year-on-year growth in order intake, has seen the positive trend persist. In an update ahead of its annual general meeting today (22 November), DFS confirmed that order intake has remained in growth over the first 20 weeks of its current financial year, in line with expectations.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

To streamline its brand portfolio, H&M Group will integrate the Monki label into its Weekday brand and rebrand all of its Monki stores. The full merger of Monki into the Weekday platform is slated for next year, covering both online and off-line retail. As part of the integration, some Monki stores will be converted into multi-brand Weekday destinations, while others will be closed.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The U.S. Postal Service has launched an online ecommerce catalog powered by Toys ‘R’ Us for the fulfillment of gifts in its Operation Santa program. For 112 years Operation Santa has allowed the public to “adopt” letters to Santa written by children and families to help make holiday wishes come true. The new ecommerce platform, called Santa’s Gift Shoppe , was developed exclusively for USPS Operation Santa letter adopters to make it easier for participants to shop for the perfect gift and ship

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Target is extending its store hours for the holidays, giving customers more time to shop.

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