Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2024

Aussie oral care brand Gem has launched a new product category as it seeks to continue elevating the boring everyday essentials. Best known for its natural and aesthetically packaged toothpaste, Gem entered the bodycare category this week with four SKUs of deodorant infused with skin-loving actives launching into Woolworths stores nationally alongside select Terry White Chemists and Priceline stores.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 12, 2024

On Tuesday, over 15,000 Amazon delivery drivers launched arbitration proceedings against the e-commerce giant, claiming they were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees entitled to minimum wage and overtime benefits.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 11, 2024

Private equity firm Bain Capital has offered to acquire automotive parts retailer Bapcor in a $1.83 billion deal. Bapcor, which owns the Autobarn, Autopro, Burson and Midas chains, said it had received an unsolicited, conditional and non-binding proposal at $5.40 per share after the sharemarket closed on June 7. The company added it had yet to finish assessing the merits of the offer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2024

In the simplest terms, an innovator is someone who creates or introduces something new. But in the world of retail, innovators have the power and potential to do so much more: they drive cutting-edge tech implementations, unlock new revenue opportunities and help drive a brand into a new era of relevance and impact. This year’s Retail Innovator Award winners represent all of this — and more.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 10, 2024

While perhaps not the nicest of subjects to talk about, loss prevention is one of the most important topics when it comes to retail environments. Unfortunately, theft and shop lifting are issues that cause regular issues for all retailers, in some cases even on a daily basis, and leave them out of pocket. Most stores will already have measures in place to deter and prevent theft as much as they can, with some of the most common options including CCTV cameras, security staff and metal detectors a

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 10, 2024

Sainsbury’s is introducing a raft of packaging changes across its own-brand chicken and fish lines, with the new coverings set to save 694 tonnes of plastic a year. All the grocer’s own-brand salmon fillet trays are switching from pulp cardboard instead of plastic, in a UK retailer first, which will result in 70% less plastic, saving 346 tonnes a year.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 9, 2024

Dr Pepper has made a remarkable ascent in the American soda market, now sharing the second spot with Pepsi, a position Pepsi has comfortably held for much of the past two decades. According to new data from Beverage Digest, Dr Pepper has climbed from fifth place in 2000 to its current second position, nearly matching Pepsi’s market share. This marks a significant shift in the soft drink landscape, where Coca-Cola continues to reign supreme.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 10, 2024

Get ready for a new retail experience as MINISO , the global lifestyle retailer, has opened its first blue retail destination at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford, Kent. Located on the Lower Thames Walk, opposite Foot Locker, MINISO has officially opened its doors. Boasting a variety of products to suit everyone, the new store spans over 2,000 sq ft and features MINISO’s best-selling products, including popular blind boxes, the softest plushies, affordable homewares, and charming acces

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 12, 2024

Sainsbury’s has expanded its Nectar programme to include its ultra-fast EV charging service, making it the first of its kind in the UK to offer a national loyalty scheme. Customers using any of the supermarket’s 400 Smart Charge bays across the UK will now be able to collect Nectar points with their purchase. The initative is being rolled out to all sites between 12 and 24 June, including at its newly opened 50th Smart Charge location at its London Enfield Superstore.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 11, 2024

Country Road Group will launch a refreshed sexual harassment training program following an investigation amid allegations of inappropriate behavior against its former executives. The fashion retailer will also conduct an end-to-end review of the complaint handling process and will commission an independent review of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct policies and processes to ensure alignment with leading practice. “I am deeply disappointed that some team members did not feel fully

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2024

The era of third-party cookies is at an end. In January, Google Chrome restricted third-party cookies for 1% of users and plans to ramp up restrictions to 100% of users by 2025. Full-fledged fingerprinting around the internet is depreciating, and marketers and customers alike will soon notice, particularly in the retail and ecommerce space. With today’s emphasis on privacy, third-party cookie deprecation will inevitably impact your brand, marketing strategy and customers.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 11, 2024

The small town of Luling, Texas, witnessed a grand event as the world’s largest Buc-ee’s travel center opened its doors to the public. This new location, boasting an impressive 75,000 square feet, replaces the city’s previous Buc-ee's, offering an enhanced experience for travelers and locals alike. The center features 120 fueling positions, catering to the needs of countless road-trippers and commuters passing through the area.

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365 Retail

JUNE 12, 2024

QUIZ , the omni-channel fashion brand, has opened its new flagship store in the iconic Trafford Centre , Manchester. The shop, which opened its doors to the public last week, is located at 126 Regent Crescent within the centre and replaces QUIZ’s former store. The new store boasts approximately 2,500 sq ft of sales floor, providing a larger space for customers.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 10, 2024

One in three Asda staff have been attacked at work, according to a GMB survey that included reports of workers being stabbed, punched and threatened with syringes. In the poll of almost 1,000 staff at the supermarket , the union said workers told how they had been spat at, suffered broken bones, been hit with bottles and had death threats against them and their children.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2024

A recurring theme at Day two of NRF’s Retail’s Big Show Asia in Singapore on Wednesday was clearly the understanding among retailers of the need to deliver a great customer experience to succeed. Laurent Boidevezi, the Apac president of luxury liquor group Moet Hennessy kicked off the day by outlining the company’s plans to expand on building its maison’s direct retail spaces as it looks to boost engagement with new generations of end customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2024

For its National HIV Testing Day event on June 27, Walgreens will provide free testing for HIV and other STDs at a record 550 stores. No appointment is needed to get the tests, which typically provide results in 20 minutes or less, at any of these participating Walgreens stores. The retailer, which has been working with Greater Than HIV , a public information initiative of KFF , since 2011, has provided more than 82,000 free HIV tests through the in-store program, including more than 15,000 self

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Retail Wire

JUNE 9, 2024

Nvidia Corp., under the leadership of CEO Jensen Huang, has reached a significant milestone with a market valuation of $3 trillion, propelling Huang into the ranks of the world's wealthiest individuals. As of Friday, Huang's net worth soared to $106.1 billion, surpassing that of Michael Dell, making him the 13th richest person globally, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 11, 2024

The struggling company, which runs home shopping networks QVC and HSN and a small brand portfolio, has until Dec. 9 to regain share price compliance.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 9, 2024

Boots’ owner has postponed plans for a potential IPO of the chain amid ongoing sales talks. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is currently considering alternative options for the UK retailer and has engaged in informal talks with potential buyers, including private equity firms over the past few weeks, Bloomberg News reported. Citing people close to the matter, the title said deliberations are ongoing and Walgreens has made no final decisions on Boots’ future ownership.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2024

US Polo Assn has partnered with Brand Machine Group to launch an Australian retail website that will feature seasonal collections that reimagine classic fashion for the modern era. The website launch follows the opening of its first showroom in Sydney as BMG expands into Asia Pacific. “As an official apparel partner of US Polo Assn, we’ve eagerly awaited the opportunity to extend our fast-expanding global reach into the dynamic Australian market and share our brand with more consumers arou

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2024

Alibaba.com , the global B2B ecommerce platform of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group , has launched Alibaba Guaranteed, a program designed to help simplify global sourcing for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Alibaba Guaranteed will offer products at fixed prices, with shipping fees included, as well as promised dispatch of goods within 72 hours and guaranteed delivery by expected dates.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 8, 2024

Shares of Nvidia, the hottest stock on the S&P 500, surged tenfold on Friday following the company’s highly anticipated 10-for-1 stock split. Announced in May during Nvidia’s latest earnings call, the stock split went into effect after the market closed.

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365 Retail

JUNE 11, 2024

Grosvenor has announced that Pandora , the world’s largest jewellery brand, has opened a 2,000 sq ft Evoke 2.0 concept store at Liverpool ONE. This refurbishment of its existing unit on South John Street is part of the ongoing investment by several brands in the destination since the beginning of 2024. Pandora’s refurbishment introduces the Evoke 2.0 store concept, featuring a modern aesthetic designed to immerse visitors in the Pandora brand.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 9, 2024

Labour has vowed to overhaul the business rates system in a bid to revitalise the high street, if it wins the general election. The party said it would replace the current system with a new one that will “level the playing field between the high street and online giants”. However, it did not go into detail about what the new system will entail. Labour l eader Sir Keir Starmer said that “hard-working small businesses have been held back” by the current system and criticised the Conser

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2024

A recent independent study commissioned by Shopify suggests that poor checkout experience can cost retailers up to 3.6 per cent of annual GMV. It’s been a long road for commerce platform Shopify, in its 10-year pursuit to convert (no pun intended) non-believers of the platform’s suitability in Enterprise retail. After years of successfully onboarding global brands like Heinz and Kylie Cosmetics, and homeground powerhouses like JB Hi-Fi, Shopify’s position as a – if not ‘the’ – serious cont

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 12, 2024

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Retail Wire

JUNE 7, 2024

Walmart shareholders held their annual meeting virtually online on June 5, 2024, with roughly 91% of all outstanding shares represented, and saw the rejection of most of the proposals on the agenda.

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365 Retail

JUNE 11, 2024

Akeneo , the product experience company, today announced the appointment of former Zoovu Chief Operations Officer Annabelle Malherbe to Chief of Staff. In this role, Malherbe will work directly with Chief Executive Officer Fred de Gombert to drive the firm’s strategic agenda. Malherbe will serve a critical role in Akeneo’s corporate development, working closely under the guidance of Chief Strategy Officer Kristin Naragon to drive merger and acquisition strategies and coordinate due diligen

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 11, 2024

Two former BHS directors have been fined more than £12m following a High Court ruling that the executives had breached their fiduciary duties ahead of the retailer’s collapse in April 2016. A High Court judge ordered Lennart Hennington and Dominic Chandler to pay £6.5m each after it found they were liable for wrongful trading and misfeasance between March 2015 to April 2016, City AM reported.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2024

Premium sportswear brands are enjoying robust growth in China as they take to directly courting their main customers, posing yet another setback to megabrands Nike and Adidas as they grapple with local competitors in the $55 billion sportswear market. Sportswear is a rare bright spot in China’s sluggish consumer market, as health and wellness have become a priority for aspirational, middle class consumers post-pandemic, with many people getting into activities such as yoga, hiking and runn

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