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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Jim’s Group – best known for Jim’s Mowing and Jim’s Plumbing – this week announced a surprising brand extension. Brand extensions are nothing new Brands often try to extend their “ halo ” to cover other fields, hoping to capitalise on goodwill and stay relevant in a changing world.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As we witness a major change in the entertainment landscape, the biggest names in streaming services have marked 2023 with extensive changes to their pricing plans, especially their ad-free bundles.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Klarna has launched a new browser extension that enables consumers shopping on desktop computers to access its buy now, pay later service at any online store, even if the retailer is not a Klarna partner. . The extension had been in beta testing with more 100,000 consumers and is now available on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge in the U.S.,

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With new performance running shoes and our first-ever casual sneaker added to our lineup, we can now outfit both men and women in versatile gear from head to toe,” said Sun Choe, chief product officer at Lululemon. The post Lululemon expands its mens offer, adding footwear appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 20, 2023

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (“URW”) has opened the doors of the final phase of its ambitious new extension of Garbera shopping centre in San Sebastián, Spain following a four-year transformation. The project added over 25,000 sqm to the destination and establishes Garbera’s position as the gateway for new brands in the region.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The launch of the 3,600 sq ft store on South John Street marks the first partnership of its kind for TAG Heuer and DMR in the city and the largest TAG Heuer Boutique in the UK, adding to the destination’s extensive portfolio of well-renowned, luxury watch and jewellery brands.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The brand aims to set itself apart by offering one of the most extensive size options in the industry – from sizes four to 34. Hank & Hera, a Sydney-based luxury sleepwear startup, believes it is breaking new ground in the fashion industry, launching a range of body-positive inclusive nightwear.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With this extension of the Uber Connect service, couriers will pick up prepaid, sealed packages — up to five at a time — and deliver them to a local post office, UPS or FedEx location. Uber has been expanding its offerings via retailer partnerships, most recently adding supermarket retailer Hy-Vee in August 2023 and Staples in September.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Hibbett is celebrating the union with a revamped Hibbett Rewards site, app and in-store signage surrounding the program.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

I started as general manager of Advance Traders in October 2008,” Garnsworthy added. Complimentary test rides, extensive product testing and bespoke bikes are all part of the business’ elevated customer experience. “We Our bikes are built by trained mechanics and safety checked three times before [they] leave the store,” he added.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2023

Since 2019, the group has undertaken an extensive end-to-end review of its payroll systems and processes. He added that long service leave is a “long-standing, valued workplace entitlement” in Victoria and the regulator is keen to ensure it is paid where owed.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Various new brands across categories such as cosmetics, footwear, childrenswear, intimates, menswear and homeware have been added to improve customer experience. Myer’s Toowoomba store manager, Fiona Trevitt said the refresh showcases the store’s extensive offerings and brands in the best possible way. Image source: Supplied.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Located on the Lower Ground Mall of the extensive four-level scheme, close to the central atrium, Dyson has created a specially designed 200 sq. British technology company, Dyson , has selected Victoria Square in the heart of Belfast city centre, to launch the first experiential space for the region. Processed with VSCO with u3 preset.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The PayPal Honey extension will remain in place with the new program, but Honey Gold rewards will become PayPal Rewards. PayPal has introduced PayPal Rewards, a unified program accessible via the company’s app that allows customers to shop while earning, tracking, saving and redeeming rewards.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2023

The company says it plans to launch an extensive franchise recruitment campaign together with an online marketing portal, Eden Exchange, this year. He added that the company had expanded its product range and now offers ready-to-cook products, rotisserie chickens, ready-to-heat meals, and salads.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Amazon Business has added a pay-over-time option for B2B customers via an expansion of its partnership with BNPL provider Affirm. Amazon Business will make the option available to all eligible sole proprietor businesses by Black Friday. Since launching on Amazon.com and the Amazon mobile app in 2021 , Affirm expanded to Amazon.ca

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

ad spending to increase 5.1% According to McKinsey , the growth of RMNs could represent as much as $100 billion in ad spending by 2026. On average, 41% of audio ads generated correct brand recall. If your RMN was offering 30-second targeted CTV ads in the U.S., in 2024, lower than India, China, Germany and Brazil.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2023

“Charlie is an experienced industry leader with deep retailer and supplier relationships and an appreciation for the competitive environment, while Tim is a seasoned marketer with extensive experience building brands and driving product development in the bedding industry,” Genender added. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2023

He added that the NewStore vision and technology aligns with Sweaty Betty’s broader strategy of having an “extensible, modern and API-first technology stack.” Simon Pakenham-Walsh, CTO of Sweaty Betty shared in a press statement that NewStore “does not carry the complex technical debt of the industry’s legacy solutions.”

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Retail Gazette

MAY 10, 2024

The Swedish furniture giant said it was “fully committed” to opening the flagship as it continues “extensive renovation works” on the seven storey Grade II listed building, which its investment arm Ingka Investments snapped up for £387m in 2021.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

We invite you to the creamiest, dreamiest summertime street party hosted by Dusk and Streets,” added Julia Utz, general manager for product and marketing, Dusk. The partnership was managed by brand extension agency Asembl. The Dusk x Streets range is available nationwide from RRP $14.99 in Dusk stores and online.

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Inside Retail

MAY 4, 2022

Once it is finished, Canberrans will be able to access an extensive range of locally sourced and organic produce, ranging from fruit, vegetables, cheeses, bread, delicatessen and gourmet grocery items. We anticipate the market will offer upward of 120 jobs for the local ACT community,” he added.

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Retail Gazette

MAY 13, 2024

WHSmith said each product under the new range is made with “high quality ingredients and offers an extensive choice from family favourites and punchy flavours alongside other delicious and healthy choices” It added that over 11 million meal deals made from over 900,000 product combinations each year are sold in WHSmith stores.

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Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2024

This store ticks all those boxes – it has an extensive product assortment, features our cutting-edge NextGen Indigo format, and is in one of the most popular malls in Bangkok,” he added. Direct to consumer Koul said that the brand’s operations in Thailand are 100 per cent owned and operated, and this store is no exception.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Finally, smart shoppers employ technology to help them shop online and save, notably by using tools like browser extensions to identify coupons and earn cashback rewards. It’s clear that most of today’s consumers aren’t willing to pay full price, but that doesn’t mean resorting to huge discounts across the board.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

It’s not a new phenomenon for retailers but Coles and Woolworths are witnessing an uptick as grocery shopping becomes less habitual with consumers researching products extensively before heading to their local store. This includes cross-shopping, where consumers actively purchase their groceries from multiple stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The updates include new features for retailers that use the Instacart Storefront solution to power their ecommerce; updated functionality for its Caper Carts smart shopping carts; and a new app for Shopify that gives CPG brands access to Instacart Ads. And good data is the foundation for good AI solutions for retailers,” Sharma added.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Active Directory (AD). AD — whether on-premises AD, cloud-based Azure AD, or a hybrid of the two — is the primary identity store for 90% of businesses, so it’s an optimal starting point for cybercriminals looking to get a foot in the door. Prioritize AD security gaps caused by misconfigurations and lapses.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2023

Evans described the Spotlight brand as a “significant supporter” during the company’s capital raise in 2021 and added: “As the turnaround of the group accelerates, Quentin brings an extensive understanding of retail operations to add to the board’s existing expertise.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The resulting campaign included not just interactive ad spots but also custom content segments and in-show integrations of both Best Buy experts and products. This included: Sponsored ad on the Roku home screen. million Roku viewers clicked on the Best Buy-sponsored homescreen ad units to check out the series.

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JUNE 7, 2023

Following the success of previous product launches, we have continued to expand our assortment offering with Amazon Fashion and it remains a natural extension of our owned channels.” Adding a wide assortment of lingerie and apparel from Victoria’s Secret to our stores has been a seamless progression of our work together.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

“They’ve maintained the top position in session lengths due to the action subvertical’s immersive gameplay and dynamic narratives, which encourage extended play sessions,” she added. Additionally, social features like multiplayer modes foster connections between players, driving ongoing engagement.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2024

We have seen such a strong and dedicated following since the brand’s inception and the continuation of our global approach has come naturally and makes sense for the brand’s growth and evolution moving forward,” she added. Our presence in the US was also a key factor when we were working through the partnership,” Vallance-Gasan said.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2024

We love coming up with new products and testing how to make ourselves more and more efficient and effective at what we do,” he added. He claims the company has the most extensive range of sneaker care products available, which the team of experts also use in-store. Anybody who buys shoes now sees the value in keeping them clean.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 21, 2022

Located within Queensgate’s new leisure extension, the £2.5million, 20,000 sq ft venue will offer guests three unique, interactive nine-hole golf courses, designed for families and young adults. Puttstars has expanded its portfolio across the UK since its launch in March 2020, with the Queensgate site set to be the brand’s fifth location.

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Inside Retail

MAY 7, 2023

“Channel personalisation is something I don’t think gets thought about so much right now,” she said, adding brands also need to remember that removing channels is also considered personalisation. “When I walk into a store, I want an extension of my online experience. .”

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2022

DG’s first-party data addresses this gap, allowing brands to tap into our unduplicated, extensive and accelerating reach.”. “Typically, digital platforms focus their delivery on high volume efficiency plays, which naturally skew to more densely populated markets for optimization.

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