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5 Tips to Add Extra Privacy in Your Outdoor Space

Retail Focus

A garden or outdoor space is somewhere to go to relax and unwind during the warmer months of the year, and during the colder months, we dream of all the improvements we can make once we’ve banished the frosts and snow. Anyone planning a garden overhaul in the next few weeks might want tips on how to add layers of extra privacy so that the space can be enjoyed fully.

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5 Ways To Boost Your Retail Business Productivity Through AI

Retail Minded

Struggling to keep up with the pace of modern retail? You’re not alone. The retail landscape is evolving rapidly, and maintaining productivity can feel like chasing a moving target. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) – your new strategic partner. Retailers are discovering that AI can do more than just data analysis. It’s time to harness AI in ways that directly enhance operational efficiency and customer interaction.

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Walmart Self-Checkout Experiment Sparks Controversy

Retail Wire

Walmart self-checkout lanes are possibly being reserved for select customers like Walmart+ subscribers and delivery drivers as part of an experimental phase where different methods are being tested.

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Baby Boomers spend more on online shopping despite cost-of-living pressures

Inside Retail

While Baby Boomers and Gen X spent more on online shopping last year, the younger generations reduced online spending amid financial pressures, according to an Australia Post study. Baby Boomers spent $12.5 billion on online purchases last year, up 7 per cent, the 2024 Inside Australian Online Shopping Report showed. Similarly, Gen X spent $17.5 billion, a slight increase of 1 per cent.

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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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Five AI topics to discuss with your CEO

Cisco Retail

AI is the biggest topic of conversation these days. At Cisco Live EMEA in Amsterdam in early February, you couldn’t swing an Ethernet cable without hitting someone who was talking about it.

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Planning to Prevent Workplace Violence in Retail

Retail TouchPoints

A 2022 U.S. government study found an annual average of 1.3 million nonfatal workplace violence incidents between 2015 and 2019. This is a rate of eight nonfatal violent crimes per 1,000 workers aged 16 or older. In addition to the safety risk to employees and customers alike, workplace violence incidents are costly to retailers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that workplace violence costs employers more than $120 billion annually in claims, litigation, added

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Creative Retail Awards and Shop Drop Daily Introduce Innovative Shop Drop Daily Concept of the Year Award

365 Retail

The Creative Retail Awards, in collaboration with Shop Drop Daily, is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new Award – The Shop Drop Daily Concept of the Year Award. This prestigious Award celebrates the most innovative and inspiring branded concepts from around the world, as featured on Shop Drop Daily – the premier destination for cutting-edge brand experiences.

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How Incu is translating its bricks-and-mortar experience to digital platforms

Inside Retail

“As long as the product speaks to the customer, and there’s a story behind it, then they’re into it,” said Douglas Low, CEO of clothing and accessories retailer Incu. He makes the comparison of a high-end bakery, selling expensive bread, and then an inexpensive shop selling Vietnamese pork rolls. Incu’s customers would go to both because the stories behind those shops resonate with the buyer.

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Ultra-fast fashion is undermining efforts to make the industry more sustainable

Inside Retail

Since the 1990s, fast fashion has enabled everyday people to buy the latest catwalk trends. But the sheer volume of garments being whipped up, sold and soon discarded is contributing to a global sustainability crisis. Now, just when the fashion industry should be waking up and breaking free of this vicious cycle, it’s heading in the opposite direction.

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Tyson Foods Faces Boycott After Report Claims Company Plans To Hire Asylum Seekers

Retail Wire

Tyson Foods, the well-known food processing company, finds itself in hot water as calls for a boycott surge due to allegations of planning to employ migrants at its factories.

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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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Wonder Group Raises $700M in Funding, Plans 90 Locations by 2026

Retail TouchPoints

Former Walmart exec and Jet.com founder Marc Lore and his newest company Wonder Group have raised $700 million from various investors to support its Vision, Capital and People (VCP) plan , which is designed to support the business’ execution and scale, Lore revealed in a LinkedIn post. The funding round was led by existing investors NEA, GV, Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Forerunner, Alpine and Harmony — a who’s who in the venture capital world.

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Nespresso UK enter on-the-go coffee market with new coffee shop: The Nespresso Bar

Retail Focus

Nespresso UK has entered the on-the-go coffee market with the launch of a new coffee shop concept titled ‘The Nespresso Bar’ at a location close to Liverpool Street station in central London. The location has been carefully selected for Nespresso’s first entry into the on-the-go coffee market, positioned in the UK’s busiest commuter hub. The capital’s coffee culture continues to flourish, with coffee officially overtaking tea as the nation’s favourite drink in 2023.

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Piercing salon SkinKandy heads across the Tasman

Inside Retail

Piercing retailer SkinKandy is expanding into New Zealand, with Westfield Riccarton in Christchurch as its first location in the country. “Exciting growth continues at SkinKandy. Our international growth journey starts with hoardings up at our first store locations in New Zealand, getting ready to bring the piercing revolution to the amazing people of Aotearoa,” SkinKandy CEO Dain Friis said.

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Starbucks Surpasses Subway as World’s Second-Largest Restaurant Chain

Retail Wire

Starbucks has surged past Subway to claim the title of the world’s second-largest restaurant chain.

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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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Exclusive: Google Debuts New Retail Media Solution with Lowe’s as First Beta Tester

Retail TouchPoints

Google wants a bigger piece of the traffic driven by retail media advertising. To start getting it, the tech company has launched a new offsite retail media solution in closed beta. Lowe’s has signed on to be one of the first retailers to test the solution for what will be the first offsite retail media offering from Lowe’s One Roof retail media network on Google Search and Shopping inventory, according to a blog post that will be published today, which Retail TouchPoints reviewed in advance.

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Revo Opens Sunglass Store in the Heart of Manhattan’s SoHo District

Retail Focus

Revo, the premium, high-quality, performance sunglass company, has announced the opening of its first U.S. brick-and-mortar retail store in Manhattan’s fashionable SoHo neighbourhood. The retail showroom is located at 436 West Broadway, one of the district’s most popular shopping areas. The recently completed store will introduce an exclusive and engaging shopping experience to both loyal Revo enthusiasts and those discovering the iconic brand for the first time.

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Planning to sell online in the US? Here are some tactics to ensure success

Inside Retail

Selling online in the US can be lucrative, as many Australian retailers and brands are discovering. But there is a fine line between success and failure. Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business.

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JOANN Files for Bankruptcy Due to Drop in Consumer Spending

Retail Wire

Due to a steep drop in discretionary spending by customers, JOANN, the 81-year-old fabric and craft retailer based in Ohio, has filed for bankruptcy.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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Designing Medtail Spaces that Enhance the Patient Experience

Retail TouchPoints

The innovative concept of “Medtail” seamlessly integrates healthcare services into retail environments. This blend of medical expertise and retail convenience is revolutionizing the landscape of patient care, changing both where healthcare is delivered and how patients experience it. Moving beyond the conventional boundaries of hospitals and clinics, this approach offers unprecedented convenience and accessibility by bringing healthcare closer to where people shop, eat, and engage in their

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Moss: Tailored to Edinburgh

Retail Focus

Menswear brand Moss, previously known as Moss Bros, recently announced its return to the Scottish market, with the opening of a new store under its successful rebranding. The 2,372 sq foot Scottish flagship is the latest addition to the brand’s retail expansion and showcases a new store concept that combines modern design with timeless elegance. It’s new location is in the capital’s St James Quarter , which opened in 2021 and is now a landmark destination offering the largest retail and leisure

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‘No viable offers’: Godfreys to be wound down

Inside Retail

Godfreys will be closed down after its administrators failed to seal a favourable acquisition proposal for the collapsed vacuum retailer. PWC received 55 expressions of interest and six indicative offers during the sale process. However, some of the interested parties withdrew while the others did not provide a sufficient offer to secure the business in the long term.

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Tennessee Becomes First State To Protect Musicians From AI by Signing ELVIS Act

Retail Wire

The ELVIS act stands for Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security.

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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.

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Ulta Beauty Rolls out ‘Beauty Dropoff’ Recycling Program in all 1,350+ Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Ulta Beauty and Pact have expanded their Beauty Dropoff recycling initiative chainwide, providing drop-off bins for clean, empty packaging from any beauty brand or retailer at all 1,350+ stores. The companies initially piloted the program last year in 90 Ulta Beauty stores, according to Glossy. Customers need to ensure there’s no liquid left in the packages and that they are small enough (generally no bigger than a fist) for the Beauty Dropoff program; larger packages can often be placed in curb

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Touchwood 98.5% Let following Oliver Bonas arrival

Retail Focus

Touchwood shopping centre is approaching full occupancy following the arrival of Oliver Bonas at the Solihull destination. The fashion, jewellery, homeware and gifts brand has taken a ten-year lease of unit 26 within the Mill Lane Arcade area of the scheme, totalling 3,015 sq ft. The latest letting brings Touchwood to 98.5% let, and further strengthens what is already the region’s leading retail line-up.

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Exclusive: The thinking behind Coles’ revamped Chadstone flagship store

Inside Retail

Coles has delivered its first ‘transformational store’ through the group’s store renewal program. Located within Chadstone shopping centre, the largest shopping centre in Australia, the tweaked design comes as Vicinity Group invests in making Chadstone a renowned food destination in addition to being known as the nation’s “fashion capital.” Coles’ senior design and innovation manager Pete Rose described the project as turning a “tired shop” into an “incredible” one for the Chadstone shoppe

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United Airlines’ MileagePlus Program Introduces Frequent Flyer Mile Pooling

Retail Wire

United Airlines has introduced a new feature for its MileagePlus loyalty program, allowing members to pool their frequent flyer miles.

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Master Off-Page SEO: Boost Traffic, Build Trust, and Drive Conversions

Off-page SEO is the key to building trust, attracting qualified traffic, and boosting conversions. This guide explores how to leverage backlinks, guest blogging, social media, and influencer marketing to expand your website’s reach and authority. Discover the synergy between on-page and off-page SEO, ensuring your site is optimized for success. Learn how to create valuable content, engage with online communities, and track your progress to fine-tune your strategy.

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Luxury Lessons: What High-End Brands Can Teach Store Designers

Retail TouchPoints

Global design and consultancy organization Arcadis (formerly CallisonRTKL) recently worked with Saks to reinvent its West Coast flagship experience. but the company also has worked with its portfolio of luxury clients on a range of new store designs and experiences. Based on the innovation that’s evident in all these projects, Sterling Plenert , Principal at Arcadis, believes the broader industry has a lot to learn from luxury players.

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Fabb Furniture opens first Nottingham store

Retail Focus

Fabb Furniture’s first Nottingham store opened its doors on Friday, March 15, at Castle Marina Retail Park. The store, the home retailer’s 22nd store nationwide, will be a debut partnership between Fabb Furniture and Bensons For Beds, offering locals the ultimate home comforts and experience. To mark the occasion, a Grand Opening Sale and Celebration Savings took place at the store, providing customers with a warm welcome.

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Rntr launches repair service, signs first fashion label partner

Inside Retail

Rntr has partnered with Australian fashion retailer Shona Joy to launch the first repair platform in Australia. Shona Joy will host a digital platform on its circular fashion website that encourages customers to extend the life of their items when it makes more sense than reselling them. According to the firms, there will be an easy-to-lodge process where clients may input their garment and repair needs before mailing their garment, with Shona Joy managing the entire process.

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JetBlue’s Route Changes and Financial Restructuring

Retail Wire

Low-cost airline JetBlue is making strategic shifts in its routes and services to enhance its financial standing.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt