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Sainsbury’s boosts sales to hit highest market share since 2016

Retail Gazette

Sainsbury’s has reported its strongest start to the year with grocery sales up 5% in the 16 weeks to 21 June 2025, driving its highest market share since 2016. Argos sales increased 4.4%, outperforming a highly competitive and deflationary market, boosted by digital improvements and marketing initiatives.

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The End of the Branded Pen: How Smarter Swag is Reshaping Event Marketing

Retail TouchPoints

In event marketing, the giveaway has long served as a reminder of a brand after the event is over. Aligning with ESG Goals More than half ( 52% ) of companies have cut both carbon emissions and emissions intensity since 2016. As consumer expectations evolve, so must the strategy behind the branded giveaway.

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StockX Co-founder Promoted to CEO Job

Retail TouchPoints

Schwartz co-founded StockX, a platform for buyers and sellers of sneakers, apparel, electronics and collectibles, in 2016 with Dan Gilbert, Josh Luber and Chris Kaufman. StockX saw rapid growth over the past five years as the company expanded into new categories, entered new markets and scaled to serve tens of millions of customers annually.

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Starbucks Joins Data-Sharing Pact Aimed at Reducing Food Waste

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon Fresh, Raleys, Walmart and Whole Foods Market. Since 2016, the Starbucks Foodshare Program has diverted more than 75 million pounds of food from waste streams and donated more than 63 million meals. and Canada, and food rescue programs operate in more than 30 global markets. Having Starbucks as a signatory of the U.S.

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Wayfair COO Steps Down as Retailer Strengthens Internal Integration

Retail TouchPoints

As part of this shift, Wayfair will further integrate customer- and supplier-focused activities with supply chain capabilities under the leadership of current Chief Commercial Officer Jon Blotner, who joined Wayfair in 2016. “This integration will strengthen our decision-making and enhance our ability to lead in the market.” .

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Designerex resumes trading amid ‘significant’ investor interest 

Inside Retail

The company said the move was made in the best interests of its community, supplier network, investors, and the rapidly growing fashion rental market. Founded in 2016, Designerex allows customers to create accounts and list items for rent directly from the online checkout pages of participating brands.

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US burger brand’s comeback: Wendy’s makes its new Australian debut

Inside Retail

Rolling out a burger chain across the country has proved challenging for other US brands which have dipped their toes in the Australian market in recent years. Five Guys hit the Australian market in 2021. The Carls Jr business launched on the NSW Central Coast in 2016.

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