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Battle of the Retail Giants Comes Down to Amazon’s ‘Why’ vs. Walmart’s ‘And’

Retail TouchPoints

Earlier this spring, Amazon and Walmart released investor updates within one day of each other that presented an interesting juxtaposition of how the two companies approach innovation: The long and short of it is that Amazon is a Why company, while Walmart is an And company. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in an April 9 update following the companys investment community meeting: Were an and company.

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Exclusive: The architect behind Blundy’s Léays brand on building retail giants

Inside Retail

Brett Blundys latest venture, Lays, is looking to reinvent a category hes had a storied past with lingerie. Once again, Blundy has partnered with Ray Itaoui to scale Lays into a global brand. Blundy and Itaoui co-invested in Bras N Things in the buyback, before selling it to Hanes for $500 million in 2018 and co-invested in premium lingerie brand Honey Birdette, before selling it to Playboy for $443 million in 2021.

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Hyper-Personalization Strategies Any Retailer Can Try

Retail TouchPoints

Shopifys Future of Personalization report names the top trends in 2025, and hyper-personalization is at the top of the list. Hyper-personalization is a strategy that uses data and AI to create experiences that are tailored to individual shoppers or customers. Personalization: Send an email featuring coats and sweaters to people in Minneapolis and sandals to people in Florida.

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Sausage Recall: USDA Recalls Popular Pork Brand for Possible Listeria Contamination

Retail Wire

A sausage recall issued by the USDA has affected thousands of customers in several states. According to Allrecipes , about 100 pounds of ready-to-eat smoked andouille sausage have been recalled by Bourgeois Smokehouse due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The sausage recall affects products that were produced on May 12 and sold at retail establishments starting May 13.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Why Retailers Must Start Valuing Digital Assets Like Stock

Retail Focus

Retailers are no strangers to tracking every item on the shelf, but most still ignore the true value of their digital shelves. Your product images, promotional videos, branded templates, and SEO content arent just accessories to your brand, but also assets with measurable impact. When treated as stock, these resources can significantly sharpen your competitive edge.

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M&S to open 12 new food stores in ex-Homebase locations

Retail Gazette

M&S is ramping up its store renewal strategy with plans to open 12 new food halls across England including what will become its largest standalone food store to date. The new sites, which sit on former Homebase plots, will create over 550 jobs and form a central part of M&Ss store rotation programme aimed at building bigger, better locations.

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McDonald’s Is Discontinuing the CosMc’s Concept Following the Brand’s Failure To Catch On

Retail Wire

McDonald’s has announced that CosMc’s will soon be no more. According to UPI , the beverage-focused concept store will shutter its five pilot locations in the coming weeks, 18 months after it was first launched. However, all is not lost, as some of the beverages will be added to the menus of more than 13,000 U.S. McDonald’s locations after the final CosMc’s are shuttered.

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Dalziel & Pow launches innovative retail space in Suzhou, China, for Children clothing giant Balabala

Retail Focus

Global design and strategy studio Dalziel & Pow recently unveiled the eighth generation image space design for Balabala , a leading Chinese childrenswear brand. The first store in the series is located in Suzhou – which opened on 8th May 2025 – and the design concept will be gradually promoted to thousands of stores in the brand’s global regions such as China, the Middle East and South East Asia.

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Home Bargains opens £400m ‘next-generation’ automated warehouse

Retail Gazette

Home Bargains has unveiled its “cutting-edge” one-million square foot automated distribution centre just outside Liverpool. The discount chain said its new 400m warehouse in St Helens, Merseyside, will operate “around the clock” to support 300 Home Bargains stores. The facility utilises order picking technology from Witron allowing for 80% of the stock picking in the centre to be automated.

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Cultural ‘Moments’ are Bigger than Ever — Can Brands Authentically Engage with Them?

Retail TouchPoints

With the summer season fast approaching, marketers are once again gearing up for the next big cultural moments that will help drive awareness and sales. While events like the back-to-school season or NBA Playoffs and return of football remain a focal point in seasonal engagement strategies for some, todays most impactful opportunities for marketers are less about the static calendar and more about cultural conversations.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran

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The future of logistics: Bearhug’s reusable wraps cutting costs and waste

Inside Retail

In an era where sustainability is an increasingly critical driver of business strategy, Bearhug is at the forefront of transforming logistics with an environmentally conscious approach. Committed to redefining how businesses manage pallet wrapping, Bearhug demonstrates that ecological responsibility and commercial success are mutually reinforcing. Founded in 2023 by Tom Field and Max Higgins, Bearhug was cultivated out of a simple frustration: a truck driver wasting a kilo of plastic every day.

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David’s Bridal Leans Into Curated Couture With ‘Diamonds & Pearls’ Store Concept

Retail Wire

Davids Bridal has introduced a bold new vision for bridal shopping with the launch of its first Diamonds & Pearls store. This innovative concept delivers a one-of-a-kind customer experience, reimagining what it means to say yes to the dress. Davids Bridal will debut its groundbreaking Diamonds & Pearls concept store in Delray Beach, Florida, on May 29.

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Savills France strengthens its retail team with two new co-heads of high street leasing

Retail Focus

Savills France has recruited Marina Lavrov and Antoine Vandamme as co-heads of high street leasing. The move marks a major milestone in the expansion of the companys retail department. Marina and Antoine will join Savills France in September. Based in the Paris headquarters they will be responsible for developing the company’s city centre business in France.

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Nordstrom leaves Wall Street on a high note

Retail Dive

The department store returns to family control with traffic and sales comps up, and in a position to steal share from Saks Fifth Avenue.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.

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Instacart Names New CEO as Simo Heads Over to OpenAI

Retail TouchPoints

Instacart has appointedcurrent Chief Business Officer Chris Rogersas its next CEO, following the news earlier this month that current CEO, Fidji Simo, will be leaving the company to take on a leadership role at OpenAI. I want to apologize for how unexpected this may feel, said Simo in a letter to employees on May 7 when news broke of her departure. This is not how I planned for you all to hear this news, but a media leak unfortunately expedited the timeline by several weeks.

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Why retailers view CX as a ‘nice-to-have’ rather than a core driver of revenue

Inside Retail

In 2025, retail is definitely a battleground where the customer experience (CX) can make or break a brand. In an industry where 86 per cent of consumers are willing to pay more for a great experience, yet only 22 per cent feel that retailers truly understand their needs, the gap between expectation and execution is massive. It’s not all doom and gloom, however, there are amazing retailers out there that create immersive, seamless, and personal experiences and win by changing shoppers into

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Salesforce Strikes a Deal To Buy Informatica in Acquisition Worth $8 Billion

Retail Wire

Salesforce, a company known for its wide-ranging customer relationship management (CRM) software and recent purchase of Slack (in 2021, for $27.7 billion, according to CNBC ), is now set to make another major acquisition in a deal worth approximately $8 billion in equity value. In a May 27 press release announcing the agreement, it was noted that those who hold Class A and Class B-1 common stock in Informatica will receive $25 in cash per share as part of the terms of the buyout.

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House of Cavani finds great fit at Norwich’s Castle Quarter

Retail Focus

Castle Quarter Norwichs leading social, leisure and lifestyle destination has strengthened its retail offer with the arrival of mens formalwear specialist House Of Cavani. The Italian-inspired fashion retailer has taken unit 39 at Castle Quarter on a new seven-year lease. The store will be House of Cavanis 16 th in England and its third in the East Anglia region, alongside locations in Cambridge and Kings Lynn.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Canadian mall developer snaps up more than 2 dozen Hudson’s Bay leases

Retail Dive

Ruby Liu plans to open "a new modern department store concept," though it’s unclear whether the stores can continue to operate under the iconic brand.

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Salesforce Bolsters AI Ambitions with $8B Informatica Acquisition

Retail TouchPoints

Salesforce will beef up its cloud data management capabilities with the purchase of Informatica for $8 billion in equity value, net of Salesforces current investment in the company. Holders of Informaticas Class A and Class B-1 common stock will receive $25 in cash per share when the acquisition closes early in Salesforces 2027 fiscal year, which begins in January 2027.

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Should we raise a toast to Coles’ latest liquor rebrand?

Inside Retail

Do you have that dj vu feeling? You can put that down to Coles, which is yet again rebadging its liquor stores as it attempts to boost sales and earnings. Coles has previously undertaken major reviews in 2005 and 2015, leading to a series of turnaround or revitalisation plans, including brand tweaks, over the past 20 years. Theyve had limited success.

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GameStop Buys $512 Million in Bitcoin, Stock Price Slides on the News

Retail Wire

Embattled video game and collectibles retailer GameStop has made a bold move into its previously announced bitcoin play, according to CNBC. Following the board’s unanimous approval of adding bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to the company balance sheet back in March alongside a stated plan to raise $1.3 billion via convertible senior notes to purchase the cryptocurrency, as Yahoo!

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How to Design a Stylish and Functional Workspace at Home

Retail Focus

With more people working from home than ever before, having a dedicated workspace within your house is becoming increasingly important. A well-designed home office can help you stay organised, focused and productive. Read on for some tips on how to create a workspace that is both stylish and functional to meet your needs. Defining Your Workspace Needs The first step is identifying how you plan to use the space.

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Asda ditches plans for driver-facing cameras in delivery vans

Retail Gazette

Asda has scrapped its plan to install driver-facing cameras in its home delivery vans following privacy concerns. The supermarket chain said it put the proposal on hold as it concentrated efforts to revive its grocery business, The Times reported. Asda had planned to introduce cameras that used artificial intelligence to identify subtle movements from drivers and provide audio prompts if there was a safety concern.

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Addressing AI Privacy Risks in Light of Minnesota’s Proposed Legislation

Retail TouchPoints

Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology, and in recent years, several use cases have emerged both positive and negative. Those negative use cases, such as the creation of AI-generated deepfake imagery , have become a focus of the publics scrutiny and the governments regulation, and rightfully so. These harmful uses of artificial intelligence not only pose a threat to the public but also to the positive growth of AI technology.

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The trademark dilemma: Protection vs priorities for Aussie retailers

Inside Retail

In Australias current retail terrain, an abundance of businesses may assume they are protected from copycatting and opportunistic competitors, simply because they have registered their business name with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. According to franchising expert, Tereza Murray, this common misconception may result in an arduous and complex legal process, particularly for new business owners.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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Dairy Queen Will Drop a New ‘Superman’-Themed Menu This Week. Here Are the Details

Retail Wire

Dairy Queen is partnering with Warner Bros. to release an all-new “Superman”-themed menu featuring both sweet treats and food for superhero fans. The film, which is set to drop July 11, 2025, will be the first in the “Gods and Monsters” DC Universe reboot. Let’s look at what we know about the fast-food chain’s newest offerings.

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Alo Yoga joins New Cathedral Street line-up with first UK store outside London

A1 Retail

Alo Yoga, Alo,the premium fashion and lifestyle brand renowned for its luxury activewear and commitment to mind-body wellness, is set to open its first UK sanctuary outside London at Manchesters New Cathedral Street. Recognised as the home of luxury brands in Manchester, Alo becomes the latest retailer to select New Cathedral Street for its first location in the city joining recent arrivals Arcteryx and Represent, after signing a 10-year lease to occupy a 7,018 sq ft unit.

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Adidas confirms customer data stolen in cyber attack

Retail Gazette

Adidas warned that its customer data had been compromised as it become the latest retailer to be hit by a cyber attack in recent weeks. The sporting giant confirmed the criminals had accessed certain consumer data through a third-party customer service provider. Adidas said that no passwords or payment details had been taken by the attackers and that it was in the process of informing its customers.

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Purchaser of 28 Hudson’s Bay Leases Plans New Department Store Concept

Retail TouchPoints

As part of the ongoing corporate restructuring following its March 2025 bankruptcy declaration, Hudsons Bay has agreed to assign up to 28 store lease locations in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia to Ruby Liu Commercial Investment , a corporation indirectly controlled by billionaire Canadian mall owner Ruby Liu. An affiliate of the purchasing company is an existing landlord at three of the leased locations in British Columbia, which are included in the transaction.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.