Inside Retail
MAY 7, 2024
Supermarkets would be prohibited from price gouging and face stricter rules on land banking, should the government adopt the recommendations of the Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices. The committee published 14 recommendations, which include creating divestiture powers specific to the supermarket sector and prohibiting the charging of excess prices, otherwise known as price gouging.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
Disney Advertising and Walmart ’s retail media division Walmart Connect are teaming up to bring retail media insights to Disney’s streaming TV platforms, including Hulu and Disney+ , for programmatic advertising campaigns and measurement. Walmart’s audience and measurement solutions will now be available for brands’ use across Disney’s addressable streaming inventory, offering advertisers closed-loop attribution on their campaigns by applying Walmart’s omnichannel purchase data via clean room te
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Retail Wire
MAY 8, 2024
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced on Tuesday that it is expanding its lineup of generative AI advertising products.
Retail Focus
MAY 8, 2024
Herbolario Navarro, one of Spain’s largest retail chains for organic products, has taken a significant step towards sustainability – with TRILUX as its lighting partner. The retail giant installed E-LINE NEXT LED in over 50 stores nationwide. The continuous lighting system sets energy efficiency standards and significantly reduces carbon footprint.
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Retail Focus
MAY 8, 2024
True Fit , the AI-driven platform that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced that, following its launch in Shopify at the end of 2023, it is now driving a 14% average GMV growth for fashion brands on the platform, giving rise to the next generation of scaling fashion retailers. Having formerly only served the largest apparel retailers and brands in the world, True Fit has democratised its Fashion Genome to bring the benefit of AI size and fit to the full market.
Inside Retail
MAY 6, 2024
Australian retailers are set to benefit from a surge in spending on Mother’s Day despite the current cost-of-living crunch, according to research conducted by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in collaboration with market research company Roy Morgan. The study predicts that Australians will spend $995 million on Mother’s Day this year, which is $70 million or 7.5 per cent more than last year.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
What do Beyoncé, Harvard University and Target have in common? Each has faced legal action over claims they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with inaccessible websites. They’re hardly alone. In 2017, website and app lawsuits totaled just over 800, yet by the close of 2023, the volume had climbed to more than 8,200. And retail is the industry leading the way with the most ADA website lawsuits.
Retail Focus
MAY 10, 2024
Victoria Leeds, which is owned and operated by Redical, has announced that manufacturers of fine perfumery Le Labo, which is part of The Estée Lauder Company, is set to make its regional debut at the destination. This latest commitment by a premium, global brand demonstrates further confidence in Victoria Leeds and cements the destination’s position as the prime city pitch.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2024
There was one key question following Wednesday’s announcement that the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) will finally merge: who will lead the amalgamated body representing a thriving $400 billion industry that employs over 1.3 million Australians? Paul Zahra has led the ARA as CEO since April 2020, while the NRA is jointly led by Lindsay Carroll and Rob Godwin.
Retail Wire
MAY 9, 2024
Amazon Ads has unveiled new ad formats for Prime Video users.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 10, 2024
Does this sound familiar? You have a huge amount of data in different places. Getting and managing the right information for your product catalogs is a time-consuming task, and you aren’t 100% sure your data meets the quality standards necessary to keep each sale from becoming a return: accurate, complete and up-to-date. In 2024, There is a New Way to Manage Data: A Data Management Hub A data management hub, equipped with the appropriate resources, gives companies of all sizes the tools to succe
Retail Dive
MAY 10, 2024
Holiday and full-year sales fell, and net income plunged. But the CEO of one of the retailer’s owners says its ongoing profitability could merit an expansion.
Inside Retail
MAY 7, 2024
The Australian Retailers Association and the National Retail Association have finally signed a heads of agreement on a proposal to merge, a plan that was called off in 2019. The amalgamation of Australia’s top two retail lobby groups will result in a single unified body representing the $420 billion sector. “It makes absolute sense to create one voice for retail and to combine our strengths to support the growth of this vital sector, which employs one in 10 Australians,” said N
Retail Wire
MAY 6, 2024
Qantas is paying the biggest fine of its history to settle the reputational crisis.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 8, 2024
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the way businesses and individuals operate by using data to power tools that can analyze, respond, predict and create in a manner similar to the human brain. Today, it is hard to imagine any sector where AI has yet to be deployed in some capacity, including, increasingly, retail, which has turned to AI for everything from streamlining the supply chain to personalizing shopping experiences.
Retail Dive
MAY 8, 2024
Kevin McCrain isn’t bothered by department store anchors closing and says retailers need malls because people like to shop there — including Gen Z.
Inside Retail
MAY 5, 2024
Dan Murphy’s parent Endeavour Group saw retail sales increase 2.4 per cent year over year to $2.41 billion during the first quarter. Despite both of its retail chains – BWS and Dan Murphy’s – falling flat on a comparable store basis, the MyDan’s membership program added more than 175,000 new members and achieved a record peak scan rate of 84 per cent from its 5.4 million active members.
Retail Wire
MAY 10, 2024
Target Corporation has made a strategic move regarding LGBTQ-themed merchandise for this year's Pride Month in June.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2024
Two digital-first brands, Misen and ModCloth , are partnering with Cart.com to improve their omnichannel fulfillment and logistics operations. Operating 14 omnichannel fulfillment centers nationwide, Cart.com provides brands and retailers with third-party logistics (3PL) solutions and proprietary software such as its Constellation Order Management System (OMS) and warehouse management technology, designed to get products to customers as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Retail Focus
MAY 7, 2024
Natural light can transform your home, making spaces appear larger, fresher, and more welcoming. But to truly harness the power of the sun, you need to select the right windows. This article explores how you can enhance your living space by making smart choices with your window designs and placements. Understanding Natural Light Natural light is not just about brightening up your home.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2024
Women’s swimwear label Seafolly has acquired its rival Tigerlily, offering a lifeline for the struggling brand following its voluntary administration. Seafolly – owned by Hong Kong-registered Bondi Brands Group – has bought the brand from private equity firm Crescent Capital Partners via a deed of company arrangement for an undisclosed sum, Capital Brief reported.
Retail Wire
MAY 10, 2024
After a period of expansion, ALDI has pledged to help inflation-weary consumers.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 7, 2024
When DoorDash launched in 2013, it was all about restaurant delivery. Now, in addition to dinner from the local taco joint, you can order garden mulch from Lowe’s , mascara from Sephora and tequila for some margaritas to spice up Taco Tuesday, all in the same app. In fact, DoorDash’s reach has expanded so much in the past decade that the company has shifted its overall mission from food delivery to becoming the “ local commerce app.
Retail Focus
MAY 7, 2024
The Initial Investment in New Boilers The journey to purchasing a new boiler is one that involves careful consideration of both the immediate financial outlay and the long-term value. The cost of a new boiler encompasses various elements, from the initial purchase to installation, and the ongoing implications on household energy bills. Initial Outlay and Installation Charges The starting point for any boiler replacement is the cost of the boiler itself.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2024
The cost-of-trading and cost-of-living crises are two sides of the same coin. And it is becoming increasingly apparent that the government, retail industry and consumers will all need to play a part in easing the current economic circumstances. The trying macroeconomic conditions are not just driving an increase in costs but also a loss of confidence.
Retail Wire
MAY 8, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration claims that yogurt could help with one common disease, but there's a catch as to not mislead consumers.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 8, 2024
Goodwill Keystone Area has partnered with Reworld to offer no-cost electronics recycling at its 42 stores and donation center sites located across 22 central and southeastern Pennsylvania counties. Eligible devices — including TVs, computers, mobile devices, gaming systems, toasters and vacuum cleaners — will be repaired and resold; items at the end of their life will be responsibly recycled by Reworld, which has recycled more than 135 million pounds of e-waste to date.
Retail Focus
MAY 7, 2024
Incentive travel is a reward system designed to motivate and acknowledge employees for their hard work and achievements. Typically, these are not standard holiday packages but bespoke experiences that align with the company’s values and the recipient’s preferences. From exploring new cultures in distant lands to luxurious retreats in serene locations, the primary goal is to provide unforgettable experiences that fuel motivation and foster loyalty.
Inside Retail
MAY 8, 2024
Super Retail Group saw its sales inch up across the majority of its brands as it opened 20 stores but closed four during the first 43 weeks of the year. During the period, the group’s sales rose 2 per cent with the BCF division up 5 per cent, Supercheap Auto up 3 pr cent and Macpac up 2 per cent. The company noted that BCF benefited from strong inbound travel into New Zealand, which increased purchases in key tourist destinations, while Supercheap Auto sales gained from the strong demand i
Retail Wire
MAY 10, 2024
Novavax and Sanofi are teaming up to commercialize the vaccine that helps prevent COVID-19.
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