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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Unveils Fall Menu

Retail Wire

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is taking advantage of the fall season with a new menu available until October 31, 2024. The seasonal offerings include a variety of beverages designed to align with the themes of an autumn experience.

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How to Win in the Routine Economy: Elevate the Everyday

Retail TouchPoints

As an elder millennial who is trying to do it all (and ideally hit my daily protein goal along the way), I’m not buying products — I’m buying a routine, predictability, and little moments to romanticize my life. In 2024, we’re living in what I like to call the Routine Economy, where shoppers are driven by the pursuit of the ultimate daily routine.

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eBay to host first-ever pre-loved Fashion Week in London and New York

Retail Gazette

eBay is set to host its first pre-loved Fashion Week in both London and New York next month as it puts a spotlight on second-hand designer fashion. The online marketplace has teamed up with the British Fashion Council and the Council of Fashion Designers in America to host live, shoppable runway shows ahead of the SS2025 official fashion week schedules.

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TreadLightly expands recycling efforts, to accept sports balls

Inside Retail

TreadLightly has launched Sports Ball, a new recycling program aimed at reducing the number of sports balls that end up in landfills each year. Established in 2021, the organisation is run by the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) with a mission to reduce waste generated by the sports industry. Previously, TreadLightly only focused on recycling footwear.

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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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Kohl’s CEO ‘disappointed’ with 4.2% sales drop in Q2

Retail Dive

As the retailer nears having a Sephora in every store and 200 Babies R Us openings, there's still “work to do” to improve apparel and footwear sales, the executive said.

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Wendy’s Is Reportedly Launching SpongeBob SquarePants Krabby Patty Burger

Retail Wire

A new report suggests that Wendy's is launching a Krabby Patty Burger in collaboration with the popular cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants.

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Mosaic shares to be suspended due to non-lodgement of financial report

Inside Retail

Mosaic Brands ‘ shares and convertible notes will be placed in compulsory trading suspension starting on Monday due to the non-lodgement of its annual financial report. Mosaic expects to lodge its financial report, along with its market update, no later than September 30. Earlier this month, it stated that it would release its FY24 results on August 28.

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Barbour opens new heritage concept store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Barbour, the British luxury lifestyle brand, has opened at 37 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. The historic retailer’s store is centred around its fresh design concept of New Heritage, which celebrates its dual identity as both historic in legacy and contemporary in design. The entrance of the iconic British retailer emphasises Shaftesbury Capital’s ongoing success in attracting the latest concepts from internationally established b

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Starbucks’ New CEO Brian Niccol Slammed for Seattle Private Jet Commute

Retail Wire

The new Starbucks CEO said he'd be taking a "super-commute.

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Spirit Halloween to Conjure Up 400+ Seasonal Stores for Spooky Season

Retail TouchPoints

Spirit Halloween will operate a record-breaking 1,525 brick-and-mortar stores this season, adding more than 400 locations to its 1,100 -store footprint by the end of September. The retailer also will scare up a “Carnevil” concept that complements its “Spirit Hallows” in-store theme and cemetery-inspired store design details. “The Halloween fandom continues to grow, and our incredible team works year-round to create an unparalleled and unique in-store experience that will engage customers all sea

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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

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Kmart fuels stronger net income for Wesfarmers

Inside Retail

Wesfarmers booked higher net income and revenue in the last fiscal year, with its discount department store chain Kmart contributing the most growth among its retail businesses. The company’s net income grew 3.7 per cent to $2.56 billion, while revenue rose 1.5 per cent to $44.19 billion. Kmart Group ‘s revenue grew 4.4 per cent to $11.11 billion, while Bunnings Group’s revenue rose 2.3 per cent to $18.97 billion. “Kmart Group’s performance was a standout, deliverin

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Origin23 – Food Waste to Zero Waste Pendant Lighting

Retail Focus

Shoplight has launched its first 3D-printed pendant lighting solution, Origin23, a brilliant sustainable alternative to imported lighting pendants. The range focuses on natural, repurposed, low CO2 and non-hazardous materials. Manufactured to order, and 3D printed in one piece with zero material waste 3D printed in the UK offering a reduction in shipping times and transport related carbon emissions Supports circular economy principles, transforming by-products and waste into a creative resourc

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McDonald’s Testing New Burger Touted as ‘New Big Mac’

Retail Wire

The new McDonald's burger is trying to attain a similarly iconic status.

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People are Talking About RFID Again…Here’s Why

Retail TouchPoints

Unlike fashion, the technology industry doesn’t often look to trends and ideas from the past to define its future. But in the case of RFID, that’s exactly the phenomenon we’ve been observing over the course of the last few years. What’s old is new again, but this time around the focus is squarely on the value proposition for stores and consumers instead of the distribution centre (DC).

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Guzman Y Guzman’s revenue soars 32 per cent

Inside Retail

Guzman Y Guzman delivered revenue of $342.2 million in the last fiscal year, up 32.1 per cent, thanks to opening new restaurants. However, the fast-food operator’s statutory net loss widened to $13.7 million. This is the first time the Mexican fast food chain published financial results since its initial public offering on June 20. During the fiscal year, the company saw network sales of $959.7 million, an increase of 26.4 per cent.

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Caledonia Park secures Moss in Scottish Outlet debut

Retail Focus

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced leading menswear brand, Moss, has opened at Caledonia Park , Scotland’s premium designer outlet village. This marks a Scottish outlet debut at the destination, with Moss opening a new generation store featuring a brand new look and feel, following its rebrand in 2022. Moss, which recently dropped ‘Bros’ from its branding, has opened a 2,984 sq ft unit at Caledonia Park, bringing its full ready-to-wear collection of tailoring a

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Target’s 4-Word Core Strategy Aims To Win Over Customers From Walmart

Retail Wire

It comes down to a four-word strategy that the brand is implementing to woo customers from Walmart.

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Salesforce Forecast: Global Holiday Sales to Reach $1.19 Trillion, Up 2% YoY

Retail TouchPoints

Value-seeking consumers trading down, strategically waiting for discounts and choosing low-cost Chinese shopping apps will soften holiday sales growth to 2% year over year (YoY) both in the U.S. and globally, according to the Salesforce Shopping Index , which analyzes data from more than 1.5 billion global consumers on retail sites. While holiday sales grew 3% YoY in 2023, reaching $1.17 trillion , Salesforce predicts global sales for November through December 2024 will reach $1.19 trillion , wi

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Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity

In a digital-first world, website security is non-negotiable. This comprehensive guide explores the critical importance of securing your site against hackers and vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and malware. Discover tools like SiteLock for threat monitoring and CodeGuard for seamless backups, ensuring robust protection for your data and operations.

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7-Eleven to double its Australian footprint in 10 years

Inside Retail

Convenience chain 7-Eleven is embarking on a bold strategy to double its footprint in 10 years as it drives growth in new markets. Fiona Hayes, CEO, 7-Eleven, revealed the plan to the delegates at the Australian Franchise Summit in Melbourne today. “7-Eleven has been a leader here, particularly in convenience where we have about 33 per cent of the market, and 11 per cent of the fuel market.

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Sainsbury’s snaps up 10 Homebase stores

Retail Gazette

Sainsbury’s has agreed to acquire 10 stores from Homebase to convert into supermarkets, with the sale expected to complete in early September. The acquired stores are based in key target locations designed to grow the grocer’s coverage across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, as part of its Next Level Sainsbury’s plan. Once the sites have been converted, the shop floor area of the stores will add a total of around 235,000 sq ft to Sainsbury’s trading space, bringing

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Casio Unveils New G-SHOCK Watch in Collaboration With Pro Surfer Kanoa Igarashi

Retail Wire

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced the release of its latest G-SHOCK watch, the GLX-5600KB, marking the third signature model designed in partnership with professional surfer Kanoa Igarashi.

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Unboxing the Future: How Connected Packaging Strengthens Brand Consistency

Retail TouchPoints

Today’s competitive retail environment has brands facing a dual challenge — creating cohesive omnichannel experiences and engaging with spend-conscious consumers who thoroughly research their purchases. To thrive in this landscape, successful CPG and retail brands are taking a proactive approach to put the power to connect, share information and provide brand-aligned experiences directly into consumers’ hands with connected packaging.

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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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The North Face opens large format concept store in Sydney CBD

Inside Retail

The North Face is opening a new concept store at Sydney’s World Square, marking the outdoor apparel brand’s largest format store yet in Australia. This is the first opening under the new retail format since VF took ownership of The North Face brand in Australia and New Zealand. The outdoorswear brand says its sales increased by 35 per cent across the Asia-Pacific region during the first quarter of the FY25 trading year, and it expects that growth rate to continue in Australia and New

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Nearly 40% of consumers return an online purchase ‘at least’ once a month: report

Retail Dive

The majority of consumers are open to exchanges or store credit instead of full refunds if the returns process is easy, according to Narvar.

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Chick-fil-A Is Launching a Streaming Network. Here’s What We Know About It

Retail Wire

Chick-fil-A is entering the streaming network wars.

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Etsy Enhances Search Experience to Prioritize ‘High-Quality’ Sellers

Retail TouchPoints

Etsy has made major advancements to its search and discovery experience, aiming to favor high-quality items from sellers “who consistently provide delightful and reliable experiences,” according to Chief Product Officer Nick Daniel in a blog post. While many consumers go to Etsy to access a wide selection of handmade and curated items — the site has more than 100 million items listed — Daniel noted that giving shoppers the power to browse and discover is only one piece of the puzzle.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Adore Beauty’s earnings rise amid record number of returning customers

Inside Retail

Adore Beauty enjoyed improved earnings in the last fiscal year, thanks to the record number of returning customers, accounting for 79 per cent of product sales. The online beauty retailer’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) surged 661 per cent to $4.8 million while revenue grew 7.4 per cent to $195.7 million.

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How Retail Media is Transforming the Grocery Retail Industry

Tokinomo

Retail media has become increasingly influential in the grocery sector, revolutionizing the way brands connect with consumers. With advancements in technology and the shift towards digital platforms, retail media has transformed the way products are marketed and sold. In this article, we will explore the definition and role of retail media in the grocery industry, its influence on consumer behavior, its impact on sales, the rise of digital retail media, and future trends to watch out for.

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Boar’s Head Death Toll Climbs to 9 as Bugs, Mold, & Mildew Found in Meat Plant

Retail Wire

The Boar's Head listeria contamination fallout continues.

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New Diane von Furstenberg CEO to Bring Operations Back In-House

Retail TouchPoints

A new CEO has quietly taken the helm at Diane von Furstenberg , and under this new leadership the fashion label plans to bring its operations back in-house, multiple sources report. Since 2020, the company has outsourced its design, production, marketing and distribution to Chinese licensee Glamel. Former Valentino , Armani and Prada executive Graziano de Boni took the helm at DVF in October 2023, and since that time has been “immersing myself into the history of DVF,” he said in a statement.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.