Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2025

The holiday season brings a surge in shopping, both in-store and online. From mountains of packaging to returned products that may contain hazardous materials, management of returned, damaged or expired products becomes increasingly complex and voluminous during the holidays and post-holiday season. Retailers must navigate these challenges while staying compliant with regulations so they can ensure smooth operations and demonstrate environmental responsibility.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2025

PXP , a leading omnichannel global payment platform and innovative industry disruptor, is announcing the launch of its industry-redefining technology platform, PXP Unity. Marking a shift in payments, PXP offers a single integration into a commerce ecosystem that makes business simpler, better and more connected. It promises to transform and empower merchants with next generation POS and online services, providing more control over their transaction data, smart routing options, and a catalogue of

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2025

Evolve Estates, part of commercial property and investment collective M Core has acquired Dolphin Quays, a mixed-use development comprising retail, leisure, offices, residential and a car park on a 2.62-acre site of prime harbourfront land. Dolphin Quays is one of the harbourfront’s principal restaurant and caf destinations in Poole. This latest acquisition further demonstrates Evolves’ expertise in identifying opportunities to buy, manage, and curate landmark mixed-use developments

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety has announced a leadership shift, appointing a CEO to the 31-year-old Australian-owned business. The retail chain has more than 50 locations in its network. Peter Fiasco, Kwik Kopys head of franchising, takes on the brand new role on 3 February 2025. The joint directors atHip Pocket Workwear & Safety(HPWS), John Gleeson and Mark Fidler, said the appointment allows them to focus on strategic board-level matters while supporting Peter on specific projects.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2025

Festive sales at Battersea Power Station increased by 13.4% in November and December 2024 and footfall grew by 11% compared to the same period in 2023, as the riverside neighbourhood celebrated its best Christmas to date. By the end of 2024, the riverside destination had welcomed more than 26 million visitors since the Grade II listed Power Station and Electric Boulevard, the neighbourhoods pedestrianised high street, opened to the public in October 2022.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Dunelm, the UKs largest homewares retailer, is doubling down on its UK manufacturing heritage by expanding its bespoke Made to Measure services for customers and further developing its offer across Curtains, Blinds and Shutters. Based in the Midlands, Dunelm is creating 60 new jobs as part of the expansion, increasing the number of colleagues at its manufacturing sites in the area to 310 in a boost to the local economy.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Costco Teamsters voted in favor of the strike by 85%.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Battersea Power Station experienced its most successful festive season to date, with sales increasing by 13.4% in November and December 2024 and footfall growing by 11% compared to the same period in 2023. This record-breaking Christmas trading period capped off a strong year for the riverside neighbourhood, which welcomed over 26 million visitors since its grand opening in October 2022.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

Spirit Airlines has its fair share of financial problems.

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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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365 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Co-op has launched its first new store of 2025 in Salford Quays, kicking off an ambitious year of convenience growth for the retailer. The new store, located on the ground floor of Anchorage Gatewaya 29-storey residential developmentis strategically positioned near the areas media, education, and cultural hubs. The Salford Quays store is the first of up to 75 new Co-op locations planned for 2025.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is today.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Aldi is set to expand its footprint in London by opening nine new stores within the M25 in 2025 as part of a 55 million investment. The openings are part of a larger 650 million UK-wide investment in the year ahead, reflecting the supermarkets commitment to offering high-quality, affordable groceries to more shoppers across the country. The retailer has already revealed four of the nine locations where its new stores will be opening: Wimbledon, Fulham Broadway, Caterham, and Orpington.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 20, 2025

Pets at Home CEOLyssa McGowan has warned that the changes to National Insurance in the Budget will negatively impact flexible and part-time workers, as well as women. Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, McGowan highlighted that the retail sector faces an 18m hit from the changes, which have contributed to a 33% fall in the companys share price over the past six months.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

OnBuy.com, one of the fastest growing British tech challenger brands, has announced it is moving its HQ from Bournemouth to London and launching a base in New York. It marks the start of a period of rapid international expansion which will establish OnBuy as a global e-commerce business. The news comes as the pioneering instant cashback marketplace – which connects sellers with over 6m customers – reported a record-breaking year of sales in 2024.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Dunelm customers will now benefit from best-in-class product and service across Curtains, Roller Blinds, Venetians and Shutters Expanded manufacturing facilities will create 60 new jobs in the UK Dunelm, the UK homewares retailer, is doubling down on its UK manufacturing heritage by expanding its bespoke Made to Measure services for customers and further developing its offer across Curtains, Blinds and Shutters Based in the Midlands, Dunelm is creating 60 new jobs as part of the expansion, incre

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Retail Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Valentines Day, Tesco invites you to celebrate love with the new Tesco Finest Valentines Dine In menu. Whether youre hosting a romantic dinner for two, or getting together with a good friend, Tesco Finest has everything you need to make the meal memorable.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

thortful , a UK online marketplace for greeting cards, is entering a bold new chapter with a vibrant rebrand thats as unique as the creators behind its designs. Renowned for its innovative, bold, quirky cards, every aspect of thortfuls updated look – from colours and fonts to a quirky new cast of characters – embodies a fresh, optimistic, and playful personality.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Northern Irelands fastest-growing electric vehicle infrastructure company has today announced a new strategic partnership with leading premier designer shopping outlet, The Boulevard, to allow customers to charge their car while they shop.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Francesaward-winning alcohol-free wine brand, Moderato is proud to announce its latest milestone, a strategic listing in the UKs largest wine retailer, Majestic Wine – following the retailer’s partnership with no and low alcohol movement, Club Soda. The listing sees Moderato Wines available across Majestics 212 strong network of UK based stores and online from December 2024, in plenty of time for those taking part in Dry January this month too.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Noble Foods, the UKs leading egg supplier, is launching its most ambitious advertising campaign to date forthe happy egg co.The 2.3 million investment in the Happy Hens Lay Tasty Eggs campaign reflects the brands continued commitment to connecting its industry-leading hen welfare practices with the delicious, high-quality eggs consumers enjoy every day.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Junction 32, Yorkshires outlet shopping destination, rounded off a record-breaking 2024 with exceptional results during the Christmas trading period, underscoring its status as a leading outlet shopping destination. The centre achieved year-on-year growth across both sales and footfall, with standout performances in key categories. The week commencing 23 rd December saw sales increase by an impressive +21 percent, with footfall up by +4 percent compared to the same week in 2023.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 20, 2025

Poundland owner Pepco group has called in advisers to address the value retailer’s sales slump. The parent company has taken on AlixPartners to deal with the ongoing sales decline, with City sources raising the possibility that it could be looking into the sale of Poundland or is mulling a formal restructuring process that could result in job cuts and store closures.

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Shopping Center

JANUARY 20, 2025

Paramus, N.J. Lidl Supermarket is opening a new location in Paramus. Lidl operates more than 12,000 stores and is active in 31 countries, offering customers fresh produce, meat, bakery… The post Lidl US to Open New Store in Paramus, New Jersey appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 20, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! January doesnt need to be a month of post-festive blues why not go against the grain and transport yourself to the slopes of the French alps with CteBrasseriesski-inspired menu this winter. Re-launching for the 2025 season, Ctes Alpine menu is taking on a new modern twist this year, embracing the sociable spirit of aprs-ski […] If you want more in

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Shopping Center

JANUARY 20, 2025

Cary, N.C. JLL Capital Markets has facilitated a $191 million mortgage loan for Fenton, a mixed-use development located in Cary, roughly 12 miles west of downtown Raleigh. The property… The post JLL Facilitates $191 Million Loan for Fenton Mixed-Use Development in Cary, North Carolina appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 20, 2025

Rappers Krept & Konan are opening a supermarket specifically tailored to serve the needs of black, Asian and ethnic communities in Croydon. Saveways is set to open on 1 February on 102 Beddington Lane, Croydon, the hip hop duo and Saveways co-founder Kaysor Ali said the move will set a new benchmark in the UK ethnic grocery market. The 15,000 sq ft supermarket will specialise in premium halal produce and world foods.

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Shopping Center

JANUARY 20, 2025

Sparta, Tenn. Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the $3.6 million sale of Taft Church Station in Sparta, located in the Nashville MSA. Built in 2004, the 18,700-square-foot shopping… The post Cooper Commercial Brokers $3.6 Million Sale of Shopping Center in Sparta, Tennessee appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 20, 2025

Mulberry group finance director Charles Anderson is set to step down from his role, after joining the luxury retailer in 2019. The executive will exit the board, effective from 31 January, but is set to support the company until 1 August. Mulberry group confirmed the board had begun a process to find a successor, with a further announcement to be made in due course.

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Shopping Center

JANUARY 20, 2025

Bellevue, Neb. Investors Realty has arranged the $13.6 million sale of Twin Creek Shopping Center located in the Omaha suburb of Bellevue. The center comprises eight retail properties totaling… The post Investors Realty Arranges $13.6 Million Sale of Shopping Center in Bellevue, Nebraska appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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