Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

Knockoffs, fakes, replicas and imitations have long held a place in retail but dupes and their growing acceptability on TikTok have taken consumer behaviour to new heights. No product category appears to be safe with the existence of retailers dedicated to systematically ripping and profiting off popular designs, products and formulas. Sydney-based entrepreneur, Julia Sakr, founded the luxury dog-bed brand, Barney, one of the brands that was “duped” recently by multinational supermarket Aldi.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Tesla announced significant layoffs on Sunday night, affecting over 10% of its global workforce. Some employees discovered they were laid off when their badges failed to grant them access to company facilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2024

The legal hits keep on coming for Shein even as the discount shopping app continues to draw shoppers and generate sales in droves. The ecommerce platform — which already is dealing with a number of lawsuits and legislative investigations — is now also facing a class action lawsuit for copyright infringement, filed April 5 in the Southern District of New York.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Drug shortages in the United States have hit a record high, ringing alarm bells for pharmacists nationwide. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Utah Drug Information Service jointly reported a staggering 323 active drug shortages in the first quarter of the year.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

Totally Workwear, Australia’s largest network of workwear specialist destinations, has revealed its plan to add more stores across the country following its rebranding late last year. The company said it has entered the sustained profitable growth phase of its strategic plan, which includes a series of initiatives to enhance system scalability and a network development framework supporting franchisees with footprint growth.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Apparently, we can thank science for Coca-Cola always tasting better at McDonald's.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Google has decided to block links to California news websites due to proposed state legislation that would require big tech companies to pay news outlets for their content.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

Thrift retailer Savers is opening its first Sydney store in the suburb of Hoxton Park Prestons on May 30. The new 1590sqm store will stock more than 100,000 pre-loved items including clothing, accessories and home goods and over 25,000 unique finds arriving weekly. Savers is known as a second-hand shopping destination with the majority of its items priced under $10. “At a time when the cost of living and demand for sustainable shopping solutions are surging, now is the right time for Saver

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Inflation is on the rise, catching many by surprise as prices climb stubbornly higher. Markets, investors, and economists alike are grappling with the unexpected inflation pressures that have marked the start of 2024.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

Over the decades, Australia’s major supermarkets have emerged from various parliamentary and regulatory agency inquiries, not to mention political, media, union and consumer group pressures, relatively unscathed. A little bruised, a tad constrained but unbroken and unbowed. There have been legitimate concerns about the consequences of the dominance and concentrated power of Woolworths and Coles in the grocery market.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2024

LensCrafters has launched the second season of its Roblox Eye Odyssey series, World of Optics , featuring games that mimic the tests in a comprehensive eye exam. The series’ first season has engaged more than 300,000 users since its debut in October 2023. In the metaverse experience, users help Blinky, a friendly eye-bulb character, overcome challenges caused by prolonged exposure to screens and learn about appropriate eyecare habits to help maintain healthy vision.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Tesla has pressed pause on Cybertruck deliveries and informed buyers that there has been an unexpected delay.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2024

Seeking to increase consumer recycling of used household appliances, the Chinese government has pledged to update regulations and provide “strong financial support for large-scale equipment renewals and trade-ins of consumer goods,” according to a statement by the English-language channel of the country’s State Council. The government’s plan is to boost the recycling percentage of household appliances 30% by 2027 compared to 2023.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

LEGO has expanded its appeal beyond children and successfully targeted adults, doubling its revenue over the past decade.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2024

In today’s retail industry, marketers are under tremendous pressure to hone their strategies in order to elevate their digital presence above that of competitors. Demand, social engagement and customer preferences are always evolving, together and separately. It’s crucial for retail marketers to adapt accordingly. Fortunately, retailers can learn valuable lessons from the most digitally sophisticated retail brands.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

The restauranteur has backed down from enforcing his Chile Crunch trademark.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 15, 2024

Superdry landlords are expected to bear the brunt as the retailer prepares to launch a new restructuring plan this week in the latest attempt to turnaround the business. The ailing fashion retailer confirmed on Monday it was in the “advanced stages” of preparing a restructuring plan and expects to launch it “in the coming days”. However, it said there is no certainty the plan will be implemented.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

Mercedes-Benz has announced significant upgrades to its EQS electric sedan for the 2025 model year.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 15, 2024

Tesco has teased the new design for its Clubcard prices after a High Court ruled its yellow circle in a blue square infringed Lidl’s trademark for its similar yellow circle branding. Britain’s largest supermarket has begun the process of replacing millions of Clubcard Prices logos with the new branding over the coming weeks, starting with its app.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

In a landmark decision, U.S. Steel shareholders approved a $14 billion acquisition deal by Japan’s Nippon Steel. However, the road ahead for this merger is fraught with challenges.

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Shopping Center

APRIL 15, 2024

Bowie, Md. — NAI Michael Cos. will develop South Lake Marketplace, a 600,000-square-foot mixed-use project within the $1.3 billion South Lake development underway in Bowie. Karington LLC, an affiliate of NAI… The post NAI Michael Cos. to Develop 600,000-Square-Foot Mixed-Use Project in Bowie, Maryland appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 15, 2024

Primark has lowered the price on hundreds of its essential kids’ clothing and accessories as part of its commitment to keep prices down. The fashion retailer has cut the price of selected products in its spring/summer range, including swim shorts and swimsuits, t-shirts and shorts, sliders and baseball caps, by an average of 21%. It said a simple t-shirt, swim shorts, sliders and a baseball cap can be picked up for 16% cheaper than last year at £10.50.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

Covent Garden’s Seven Dials is preparing to introduce several new brands, including the heritage candlemaker Trudon in its first UK bricks-and-mortar debut, the innovative piercing studio Metal Morphosis , and the expanded salon of hair specialists Hadley Yates. Trudon, the renowned French candlemaker established in 1643, will open its doors in June.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 15, 2024

Sports Direct has failed in its quest to have Newcastle United sell its kit for the upcoming season kit in its stores. The Frasers Group-owned retailer filed a claim last month to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) stating that the football club refused to supply its replica 2024/25 kit. Newcastle United’s reasons were that it had agreed to an exclusive retail arrangement with JD Sports to sell the upcoming season’s replica kit.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 15, 2024

CEO Tony Spring surprised the industry with a new tranche of 150 department store closures, 50 of which are shuttering in 2024. Here’s what that looks like.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 15, 2024

The Body Shop administrators have been working on a deal to cut its tax bill in order to boost cash for creditors facing losses following its collapse. The administrators have drawn up proposals to retain £66m worth of tax benefits racked up before it fell into insolvency, as they seek creditors’ approval over a restructuring agreement. The creditors will benefit from a proposal to protect tax losses, which may be used to lower corporation tax due in the future, if The Body Shop can be res

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Cisco Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

The ability to generate NetFlow from devices that do not natively produce it along with significant storage efficiency and improved workflows make for a significant update to CTB.

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365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

Gone are the days of waiting weeks for your online orders to arrive. E-commerce has evolved rapidly, and customer satisfaction is at the heart of these changes. Over the years, the retail industry has had to constantly adapt to meet the ever-growing expectations of savvy online shoppers. These days, it’s all about logistics, logistics, logistics. Retailers are facing a major challenge – how do they keep up with customers who want their purchases delivered faster, more efficiently, and with

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Wiser

APRIL 15, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, brands face an increasingly complex web of content compliance obligations. As the guardians of your brand’s online presence, understanding the critical importance of monitoring content compliance is paramount. This blog post explores the essence of content compliance and why it’s crucial for your brand.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 15, 2024

After acknowledging the need for more innovation, the sports brand is rolling out a new product lineup and an athlete co-creation process.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio

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