Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
For Rebekah Kondrat, retail is magic. A great experience, like a physical retail environment, can change someones day, she said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Thats why Kondrat and the entire team at Rekon Retail focus on creating this retail magic for consumers by helping growing brands develop the vision for their brick-and-mortar experiences.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Nearly half (48%) of British B2B manufacturers will prioritise strategic investment in Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR / VR) technologies in 2025 in order to meet demands from Business-to-Business (B2B) buyers seeking digital buying journeys that mimic Business-to-Consumer (B2C) experiences, according to research by Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) Company.
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Tokinomo
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and automation are revolutionizing in-store retail media , transforming how retailers engage with consumers, optimize operations, and drive sales. By leveraging advanced technologies, retailers can create personalized, efficient, and dynamic shopping experiences that meet the evolving expectations of modern consumers.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Mosaic Brands will unlikely be able to pay its creditors, including suppliers and landlords, for goods and services supplied before October 28 last year, when the fashion retailer entered administration and receivership. Even secured creditors look to be out of pocket. “There is not expected to be sufficient funds from the realisation of assets to pay amounts owed to secured creditors in full,” said FTI Consulting, the voluntary administrators of Mosaic Brands.
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Ulta Beauty has partnered with retail connectivity solution Lucky to make DTC beauty brands in-store inventory available to shoppers in real time, allowing customers to choose same-day pickup or delivery of makeup, skincare, haircare and fragrance products from Ulta Beautys 1,400+ stores when ordering directly on the brands websites. As beauty consumers increasingly demand seamless, omnichannel shopping experiences, its crucial for brands to adapt and innovate, said Sneh Parmar, Co-founder of Lu
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Step One, the innovative and sustainable underwear brand renowned for its comfort, breathability, and eco-friendly materials, is expanding into John Lewis stores across the UK. Following Step Ones rapid growth in popularity worldwide, this exciting new retail partnership will continue to solidify the brands position as reshaping the future of underwear.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Last year, retailers worldwide grappled with stockouts, overstocking, and shrinkage. This year, the challenge remains just as pressing. As supply chains grow more complex and consumer expectations shift, maintaining the right inventory balance is becoming increasingly difficult and the cost of getting it wrong is high. Lost sales, frustrated customers, and weakened brand loyalty are all at stake.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Walgreens has teamed up with Grubhub to bring both Walgreens and Duane Reade locations into the delivery platforms network, providing customers with on-demand delivery of 15,000 items including beauty, health and wellness, snacks, personal care, household items and toys. Grubhub joins Walgreens existing delivery partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The Creative Retail Awards are back for 2025, bringing even more excitement, innovation, and industry recognition! Following a highly successful sell-out 2024 event, this year’s Awards continue to evolve, featuring new categories, key industry partnerships, and an enhanced digital experience. As the premier platform celebrating creativity and excellence in design and display, the Creative Retail Awards once again invite the best in the industry to showcase their talent and be recognised on
Retail Gazette
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Aldi has raised its hourly wage rates for store assistants once again, following an earlier announcement made in January. The German discounter , already the highest-paying in the UK, will increase its minimum hourly rate to 12.75 nationally and 14.05 within the M25 from 1st March 2025. This new increase comes as part of a series of pay rises announced by Aldi for its store colleagues.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Australia and New Zealands leading pureplay online fashion, lifestyle and sporting destination has had a year of evolution; with seemingly smooth transitions overhauling the businesss order warehouse management system (OWMS), building a new B2B platform business and tackling the intricate returns issue. The Iconic CEO Jere Calmes stepped into the role in July 2023 with a vision to replicate the growth, operational efficiencies and opportunities he implemented at Lamoda Group, a leading online fa
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Ikea will open eight new stores this year in the smaller format that it debuted in Dallas in November 2023. Building off a $2.2 billion investment in omnichannel growth, the furniture retailer is planning seven new Plan and Order Point stores with pickup locations this year; the eighth store, in Santa Monica, Calif., will be solely a pickup point. At these stores, customers can book appointments with Ikea experts while they design, quote and order Ikea products, and Ikea can arrange for delivery
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
C4 Energy, the fastest growing energy brand in the UK* , has expanded its range with leading confectionary brand, Millions Sweets, and launched a brand new flavour, Millions Apple. After over 3 million consumers experienced the flavourful explosion of C4 Energy and Millions Sweets in 2024, Millions Apple marks the next wave of the partnership. Building on the success of Bubblegum and Strawberry flavours, the new refreshingly crisp Apple flavour continues to revolutionise the performance energy d
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Amid reports that PepsiCo is scaling back its DEI practices, news has emerged that a longtime plant in upstate New York has closed, resulting in the layoff of 300 employees.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Accent Group booked higher net profit on the back of 42 new store openings in the fiscal first half. The fashion group’s net profit increased 11.7 per cent from the year-ago period to $47.2 million as sales rose 4.2 per cent to $844.6 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) grew 4.2 per cent to $844.6 million. “During the half, the company delivered 2.9 per cent like-for-like retail sales growth, opened 42 new stores, secured the distribution
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Nike and Kim Kardashians Skims have teamed up to launch the NikeSKIMS line of sculpting performance activewear. The first NikeSKIMS collection will debut in the U.S. this spring, available online and in select retail locations, with a global rollout that also will include footwear and accessories planned for 2026. The new brand merges Nikes embrace of innovation, sport science and athlete insights with Skims obsession with the female form and pioneering approach to creating solutions for all typ
A1 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Less traditional gifting sectors seeing surge as DIY grows 329 percent Sales of lingerie dropped 40 percent Arts and crafts AOV up 36 percent as Brits get crafty Valentines Day shopping in 2025 has seen a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour, with traditional lingerie purchases plummeting while practical, arts, and experience-driven gifts surge. According to data from eCommerce provider Visualsoft , shoppers are moving away from conventional romantic gifting and prioritising DIY, home furnishing
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Dolly Parton is expanding her line of Southern comfort foods.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Retailers have welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to slash the interest rates to 4.1 per cent, but said they have yet to see any momentum to restore confidence in the sector. “The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate to 4.10 per cent is a step in the right direction,” said Fleur Brown, chief industry affairs officer Australian Retailers Association (ARA). “This should provide modest relief to households, helping restore spending confidence and
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The pressures on retailers to seamlessly fulfill orders across physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps continue to intensify. Whether shipping directly to customers’ homes, enabling curbside pickup or restocking store shelves, consistently improving speed, accuracy and adaptability is crucial for meeting shopper expectations and maintaining market share.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Westfield London, Europes largest shopping and leisure destination, has unveiled a brand-new permanentSensory Room, marking another significant step in its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for all visitors.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Waste Management is investing in AI and other technology to automate some jobs.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Adore Beauty Group posted higher earnings before interest and taxes in the fiscal first half ended December 31. The beauty retailer’s EBIT soared 98 per cent year over year to $4.7 million, with an EBITDA margin of 4.5 per cent. Sales rose 2.3 per cent to $103 million, and the company achieved a record gross margin of 36.2 per cent. However, its net profit attributable to shareholders declined 36.6 per cent to $628,000 after including one-off restructuring and acquisition costs of $2.2 mil
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Adidas is the latest, and perhaps most high-profile, brand to announce that it will integrate Amazon s Buy with Prime feature on its website and app. Introduced in April 2022 , Buy with Prime allows brands to offer the benefits of Prime membership including fast free delivery, easy returns and 24/7 customer support to customers on their own DTC platforms.
Retail Gazette
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Waitrose has committed to eliminating suffocation practices for farmed prawns by introducing electrical stunning across its entire supply chain by the end of 2025. This move follows growing concerns from animal rights campaigners over the welfare of prawns, including the controversial practice of eyestalk ablation, which the upmarket retailer has already phased out.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Wendy's is shaking up the popular sweet treat.
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This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Vietnamese coffee chain Trung Nguyen is continuing its global expansion, opening its first store in Australia next month. The 400sqm store on Melbourne’s Courtney Street will feature a retail corner, a coffee-tasting area, and a cafe space. In addition, customers can experience the three coffee cultures the company has identified and showcases in its flagship Vietnam stores: Ottoman, Roman and Zen.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Since its 2012 debut, Instacart has made significant progress in convincing Americans that grocery shopping can be done online. The pandemic helped, of course, but that alone cant account for the companys impressive growth over the past 13 years. Instacart executives celebrate the company’s IPO on Sept. 19, 2023. (Image courtesy Instacart.) More than 1,500 retail banners and 85,000 individual stores are now available online via the Instacart app.
Shopping Center
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Philadelphia, Penn. Federal Realty Investment Trust has broken ground on the next phase of redevelopment at Andorra Shopping Center located in northeast Philadelphia. Construction of the property, which began… The post Federal Realty Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Andorra Shopping Center Redevelopment in Philadelphia appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Denny's is planning more closures than previously thought.
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