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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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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. The company’s latest move was in September 2024 , when Walmart tapped StockX to provide pre-verified sneakers for sale on its marketplace.

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Puma plans job cuts as US demand weakens, outlook dims

Inside Retail

Chief financial officer Markus Neubrand announced plans to cut 500 jobs worldwide and close some unprofitable stores as part of a cost-cutting plan. at 1246 GMT, a level not seen since November 2016. The post Puma plans job cuts as US demand weakens, outlook dims appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Best Buy to Launch Third-Party Marketplace, Again

Retail TouchPoints

After shutting down its first attempt in 2016, the retailer is back eight years later with plans to launch a new online marketplace built on the Mirakl platform in summer 2025. Best Buy is giving a third-party marketplace another go.

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David’s Bridal Acquires Wedding Media Brand, Launches Pearl Media to Create ‘Ultimate Inspiration Network’

Retail TouchPoints

Engagement and wedding planning timelines are getting longer, according to Signet , with couples dating for 3.25 Its no longer just a 12 -month planning cycle people are diving into years of planning and consuming content that sparks ideas, often via video, which outperforms every other medium.

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Sustainability and Profitability: How Embedding Sustainability can Boost Business Performance

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The program now covers 72 suppliers and has grown in total supply chain financing from $100 million in 2016 to $800 million in 2022, highlighting the critical role of value chain collaboration in decarbonization efforts. This approach connects sustainability, supply chain, quality, R&D and finance.

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

Inside Retail

With plans to open 15 outlets, so far it has expanded to Manly and Sydneys west, as well as Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise. The Carls Jr business launched on the NSW Central Coast in 2016. Wendys plans to open 200 restaurants across Australia, a mix of equity stores and sub-franchised outlets.

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