Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2024

Fashion has embraced technology at every turn from social media to virtual change rooms, yet consumers’ wardrobes have remained analogue. A closet full of clothes and nothing to wear is an age-old problem that has only been exacerbated by the convenience of online shopping. Indyx is the latest app attempting to create a virtual wardrobe but this time around the founders, Yidi Campbell and Devon Rule, are dialled in on the real gaps in consumers’ wardrobes and its not more clothing.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Twenty-five years ago, Tariq Farid saw some fruit displayed in a unique way at an event. He turned the idea into a business — and Edible Arrangements into a household name. But his daughter, Somia Farid Silber, who’s now the company’s President, isn’t coasting on the company’s past success — she’s too busy thinking about the next 25 years. Somia Farid Silber, President, Edible (Image courtesy Edible) Farid Silber was six when Edible Arrangements was founded, and the company is so engrained in he

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2024

Hill Beverage products on display at Total Wine Beginning on the unofficial cannabis holiday of 4/20, Total Wine & More will make CBD and THC-infused beverages from Hill Beverage Co. available for delivery across the country in as little as 15 minutes. The “Do it Fluid” beverages, made in collaboration with Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records , come in CBD-only versions as well as Delta-9 and THC blends.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

Procter & Gamble's recent quarterly results showed a mix of gains and setbacks. Despite facing challenges in attracting shoppers due to increased prices over the past two years, the company managed to exceed earnings expectations.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 20, 2024

Bluewater has announced that lifestyle brand, Oliver Bonas, will be opening at the Kent-based shopping and leisure destination on Saturday 20 th April. The 3,272sq ft store will be brand’s largest in Kent and will be located on the Lower Guildhall opposite John Lewis. What’s more, the new Bluewater store will have the widest selection of products available in the region.

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Tokinomo

APRIL 19, 2024

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

As the digital landscape evolves, the impending demise of third-party cookies looms large, creating seismic shifts in how businesses understand user intent. Within the world of B2B and B2C commerce, where understanding consumer behavior is key, this change has spurred a quest for innovative solutions. Enter generative AI (gen AI) — a beacon of hope illuminating the path forward for retailers navigating this new terrain.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

Streaming company Netflix is changing up its approach. The company, known for its subscription model without ads, is now diving into live sports, video games, and ad-supported content.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 20, 2024

EE is taking the stress out of shopping this Stress Awareness Month, by teaming up with Calm, the mental health brand with the #1 app for meditation, sleep and relaxation, to launch three new soothing soundscapes in EE’s UK-first Digital Spa. It comes as research from EE reveals that two-thirds of Brits (68%) prefer a relaxing and calm environment when shopping, with nearly two in ten (19%) admitting they find the in-store experience to be stressful.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 21, 2024

Dr Martens is being circled by various major fashion companies, raising the possibility of foreign ownership. The British bootmaker has faced challenges since its listing on the London Stock Exchange. Last week the retailer raised its fifth profit warning in three years and said its CEO Kenny Wilson would be stepping down from his role as the business flagged a “challenging” year ahead.

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

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 18, 2024

Musician and celebrity Nicki Minaj has invested in the sustainable sneakers brand Løci and has designed a limited-edition collection. The collection will feature five distinct styles made from Løci’s next-gen material bio-leather, a blend of non-food grade corn and recycled textiles, available in 11 colours. Prices range from US$185 to US$200. Minaj will actively participate in the business as it grows and evolves, with her investment further cementing Løci as a black-owned business. “Thei

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2024

We’ve all heard the analogy of the boiling frog: when a frog is put into a pot of boiling water, it will instantly jump out. However, when the frog is immersed into a pot of lukewarm water that is slowly brought to a boil, the frog doesn’t sense any danger and ultimately perishes. There’s an analogy here to what is happening in retail, as retailer leaders have become increasing immersed in technology-driven innovation over the past decade.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 19, 2024

Hyundai pressed pause on advertising on X following reports that one of its ads appeared next to an antisemitic and pro-Hitler post on the social media platform.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 20, 2024

Despite the Government refusing to overturn the abolition of the duty-free shopping for tourists in the Spring Budget, now half (50%) of UK consumers want the scheme to be reinstated, according to the latest research from Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects retail’s changemakers and leading tech innovators. Original research of over 1,000 shoppers by the RTS, which takes place at London Olympia on the 24 and 25 April 2024, revealed half (50%) of consumers think the Gove

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 21, 2024

The Body Shop collapsed into administration after the retailer’s private equity buyer failed to secure new funding when HSBC withdrew its line of credit. According to The Telegraph , a shortfall of at least £100m occurred after Aurelius snapped up the beauty chain in November from Brazilian cosmetics giant Natura. The funding gap led to The Body Shop’s rapid downfall in February, which resulted in the new owner placing the retailer into administration just three months after its £207m purchase.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

Under Armour has announced an expanded range of apparel, footwear, and accessories exclusively for the Australian market. The drop includes an array of men’s and women’s essentials and Under Armour says each piece is crafted using quality fabrics and innovative design techniques to ensure maximum comfort, durability, and style. The campaign – named ‘Live in UA’ – marks a pivotal shift in strategy and approach, representing a fusion of functionality and fashion, according to the brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2024

Two delivery platforms, Gopuff and Grubhub , have broadened their assortments to include groceries, including fresh items. Gopuff has partnered with Misfits Market , an online grocer dedicated to reducing food waste that delivers to Gopuff’s microfulfillment centers nearly every day, while Grubhub will work with Mercato , an online marketplace for independent grocery stores with more than 950 retailers across the country.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

In a recent change at a Walmart store in Shrewsbury, Missouri, self-checkout kiosks are being replaced with traditional checkout lanes.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Retail Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

All of the company’s UpWest stores will shutter as the retailer pursues a sale to WHP Global, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 21, 2024

Asda’s billionaire co-owners pushed ahead with an incomplete IT transition despite being warned that it would result in thousands of workers being paid incorrectly. Senior figures are understood to have been informed in advance of the problems with the new HR system – a move that has affected 30,000 employees and left many out of pocket, The Telegraph reported.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 16, 2024

Viva Energy’s convenience sales declined 4.4 per cent year over year to $259 million in the first quarter. The company attributed the lower turnover to the divestiture of 25 Coles Express sites to Chevron, the timing of Easter in March, and lower tobacco sales. However, the company said its acquisition of OTR Group provides a platform to boost its convenience business.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2024

Alliance Retail Group (ARG) — a nonprofit self-negotiating ad group that helps independent grocers band together to remain competitive — has launched a retail media network (RMN) that will be powered by Swiftly. Through the new RMN, brands that sell at ARG’s more than 1,400 independent grocers will be able to connect directly with the 22 million consumers those retailers serve via digital and in-store campaigns.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

Popeyes, the Louisiana chicken chain, continues to expand its menu offerings in the UK. Known for its Cajun breakfast and spicy Buffalo chicken options, the fast-food brand has now introduced a new item: the Double Stack Sandwich.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 17, 2024

By committing to smaller, rural communities, the discount retailer has room to grow its already substantial store footprint even more, industry experts and company leaders say.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 21, 2024

Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy is in line to receive a £10m payout this year, an unprecedented sum for any supermarket boss. Murphy’s record pay will come from his £1.4m salary and performance related pay of £8.7m – more than double of his £4.4m pay last year. The chief executives remuneration includes an annual bonus of up to £3.6m and a share-based bonus worth around £5.1m at present prices, which pays out in June, The Times reported.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

The CEOs of supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths stated their cases to the Senate inquiry this week as the government looks into the allegations of price gouging and anti-competitive practices. Both companies have now uploaded their opening statements online. And both outgoing Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci and Coles CEO Leah Weckert said their supermarket chains have tried to help customers cope with the rising cost of living during the past years.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

Lowe’s has partnered with the world’s best-known soccer player, Lionel Messi, and his MLS Club Inter Miami CF , for programs that spotlight Messi’s skills at assisting on the field. Members of both the MyLowe’s Rewards and MVPs Pro Rewards loyalty programs will receive an “assist” in the form of 100 points to bring them closer to their next reward. (Members must claim their points on their account dashboard by May 18.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

Elon Musk is considering adding a small fee for new X users to enable them to post on the platform as a way to address the issue of bots.

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Hyken

APRIL 16, 2024

I love seeing amazement in action. I was at the airport last week with a friend who accidentally spilled his soda. Within moments, an airport employee came over with a bucket and mop to clean up the spill. My friend apologized for making a mess, and the woman’s response surprised both of us. She said, “My name is Laura, and it is my pleasure to clean up your spill.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 22, 2024

Selfridges is being circled by Middle East and Chinese investors as the financial troubles of the department store’s Austrian co-owner Signa spark an ownership battle. Fellow co-owner, Thai conglomerate Central Group, wants to buy out Signa’s remaining stake in the department store chain with another partner and is in talks with several sovereign wealth funds and tycoons about a potential partnership, the Times reports.

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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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