Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Zoom also projects a strong earnings report at the end of the current fourth quarter.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Walmart , the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back a number of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, multiple sources report. The backtrack is wide-ranging and includes : A decision not to renew the operation of an equity racial center set up in 2020; Pulling out of the Human Rights Campaign’s LGBTQ+ rights index; No longer giving priority treatment to suppliers based on race or gender; Stopping the usage of the terms “DEI” and “LatinX” in its commun

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Chatime Australia and its executive is facing penalties due to the underpayment of employees at 19 stores across Sydney and Melbourne. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed $120,960 penalty against Chatime Australia and $11,880 against the bubble tea chain franchisor’s MD Chen Zhao for the offence. The Fair Work Ombudsman said that the company paid its employees flat rates as low as $7.59 to $24.30 per hour.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Reviving Asda’s fortunes could take three to five years, according to Allan Leighton, the supermarket’s former CEO who has returned to drive its turnaround efforts. Speaking with The Guardian , Leighton, who took over the role from Lord Stuart Rose yesterday (25 November), said his initial priority would be to “restore Asda’s DNA”, including making improvements to price and availability, and hiring a new CEO.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Group has purchased a huge stake in Domino's Pizza, and the investor's reasons for the purchase may be surprising.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Hopefully, most of us won’t have to deal with being homeless during our lives — however, that shouldn’t keep us from feeling empathy for those who are in this situation. Ikea has turned its empathy into action by helping drive the construction of a Small Home in San Antonio’s Towne Twin Village that is grounded in trauma-informed design and now serves as the residence for a formerly homeless person.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

There is no escaping the subject of sustainability, with retailers under increasing pressure to implement changes to make them into a more planet friendly operation. Of course, this is much easier said than done, with “going green” not something that can be done overnight and instead requires careful thought and planning. While there are some more obvious steps retailers can take to bolster sustainability such as switching plastic-based bags for paper alternatives and putting in place product re

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

On the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, Jennifer Hudson and Martha Stewart will pitch Amazon special deals as part of a series of live shopping shows produced by TalkShopLive.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The past year has been brutal for big retailers when it comes to cybercrime. Breaches have compromised customer records, disrupted online sales and caused network outages that impacted customer deliveries. It’s not as though these companies had no defenses. They did. The alarming reality is that hackers are adopting new methodologies to overcome traditional defensive technologies – and are succeeding.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us said its sales grew in the October quarter and expects further growth in the holiday trading period. The toy retailer’s sales during the three months ended October surged 168 per cent, or by $329,000, from the previous quarter, driven by its e-commerce performance. It also noted that Riot continued to perform well and expects the brand’s revenue to accelerate in the coming quarters. “With our streamlined operations and strong inventory position heading

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Merry Hill has announced that Footasylum, the leading streetwear retailer, has launched its upsized store at the centre, tripling its footprint. Combining its existing unit with the adjacent space, Footasylum has expanded its presence at Merry Hill from 3,000 to 10,000 sq ft. The upsized store introduces innovative features, including a mobile payment system that speeds up checkout, new digital screens, and a refreshed fit-out.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Abercrombie & Fitch has been doing something right, as its latest earnings report shows significant growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

UK-based JD Sports has acquired Groupe Courir , a 323 -store sneaker retailer with locations in France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal and Luxembourg. The €520 million ( $548.1 million USD) purchase price will be paid through a combination of existing cash and a drawdown of JD Sports’ revolving credit facility. The deal, first announced in May 2023, will require Courir to sell 15 stores in France and all six stores in Portugal to Snipes.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Webjet is facing legal proceedings for allegedly misrepresenting the minimum price of airfares on its app, email marketing, and social media posts. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched the legal action in the Federal Court against Webjet for displaying “flights from $X” statements but omitting its compulsory service fee and booking price guarantee fee in the advertised prices between November 2018 and November 2023.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A key to enjoying summertime is proper dressing, and stylish t-shirts will always be the best choice during this season. Whether you need to change your style or are setting out to design your t-shirts for a fashion line, the task can prove to be a joyous one. Today, with the help of simple services available on the internet, anyone can print a t shirt with their own graphics.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

To give a naughty and nice twist to the holiday season, Krispy Kreme has launched a line of "Grinchmas" holiday doughnuts.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

NBCUniversal and Walmart have collaborated on a series of new shoppable TV experiences and measurement capabilities for the network’s linear and streaming live sports coverage that will kick off Thanksgiving night. The partnership includes an integration with Walmart’s Connect retail media platform, which will provide advertisers with more in-depth campaign reporting.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Harvey Norman posted higher aggregated sales between July 1 and October 31 compared to the same period a year ago. Aggregated sales are from wholly-owned, majority-owned, and independent franchised complexes across various countries. Among all its markets, Malaysia had the highest sales growth of 8.2 per cent, followed by the UK at 7.6 per cent. Slovenia and Croatia rose 4.4 per cent, while Australian franchisees increased 3.2 per cent and Ireland jumped 1.5 per cent.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Vapes Bars proudly announces the launch of Angel ® Salts, a premium nicotine salt range designed to set a new benchmark in flavour, quality, and regulatory compliance. Tailored for today’s discerning vaper, Angel ® Salts showcase the brand’s unwavering commitment to delivering pure quality and innovation. These salts are also at the heart of Angel’s exciting new product line-up, including the much-anticipated Angel ® 1200 and Angel ® 20000, which promise to redefine vaping convenience an

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Thanksgiving saw U.S. consumers spending freely.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Money isn’t the only thing that makes the world go ‘round. There are many reasons why consumers choose the products they buy and the brands they buy them from. Certainly, the price is high among them. However, according to the latest research from Marigold’s recently published Relationship Marketing Trends: Brand Rankings Report , there are things consumers look for beyond price that drive purchase decisions.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Unilever is investing €100 million (US$105 million) to build a “world-class, digital-first” fragrance house, aimed at boosting the expansion of its fragrance segment. The fragrance house will be powered by digital and AI technology, as well as neuroscience techniques to better understand how smell affects mood and enhances emotional wellbeing.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

UK retailers are expected to see a boost in footfall on Black Friday (29 Nov 2024), with the lure of discounts unlocking pent-up post-payday spending, after many shoppers held back on purchasing in October in order to bag Black Friday deals, according to the latest data from RetailNext , the leading analytics solution for bricks-and-mortar retailers.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Best Buy recently revealed a disappointing Q3 earnings report, causing stocks to tumble.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

True Religion has rebranded and retooled its loyalty program ahead of the holiday shopping season. Formerly known as True Fam, the expanded program (which now goes by True Rewards ) will lean into omnichannel capabilities and “can’t buy” experiences, such as the chance to collaborate with the brand’s Team True creator community. True Rewards’ tiers have been renamed and redesigned to offer shoppers more flexibility and earlier redemption milestones.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Privately held French luxury skincare brand Clarins has opened its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia and New Zealand after 70 years in the game. Jerome Bellony, managing director of Clarins Australia and New Zealand, spoke with Inside Retail about entering a new era in how the business connects with customers. He explained how the brand’s new store in Sydney’s QVB building is a space where beauty meets innovation and the values that have defined Clarins for the past seven decades

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In-store retail media has evolved into a critical tool for engaging customers at the point of purchase. In today’s digital-first world, where e-commerce dominates, the physical store remains a vital touchpoint for brands to connect with shoppers in immersive and memorable ways. From dynamic digital displays to voice-activated promotions, in-store media bridges the gap between digital innovations and tangible experiences, offering a unique opportunity to influence purchasing decisions in real-tim

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Amazon is going all in with AI startup Anthropic as well as getting ready for quantum computing.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For the fifth year, UNI Global Union and Progressive International will spearhead strikes and protests during the Black Friday-Cyber Monday (BFCM) period under the banner of “ Make Amazon Pay.” The goal is to hold Amazon accountable for alleged labor abuses, environmental degradation and threats to democracy. Unions and allied groups are planning demonstrations in more than 20 countries, including major U.S. cities, Germany, the UK, Japan and Brazil.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Stirling Property Funds has purchased McGraths Hills Home large format retail (LFR) centre in Sydney’s North West Growth Area for $55 million. “The acquisition of McGraths Hill Home was well supported by our clients, who continue to be attracted to investment opportunities within the LFR sector,” said Scott Girard, head of property at Stirling. “The sector provides exceptional investment fundamentals with the ability to acquire quality assets such as McGraths Hill Home at

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