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Walmart Shutters Store No. 8 Innovation Incubator

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8 innovation unit, according to the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, as the retailer seeks to cut costs and find new ways to develop and test new ideas. At press time no information about a shutdown timeline or the fate of Store No. Walmart will reportedly shut down its Store No. He noted that almost 300 Store No.

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From sprinters to sneakers: How Puma aims to tap into ‘halo effect’ of Olympians

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Puma is trying to win over more everyday and serious runners, and its sponsorship of Jamaica’s Olympic team and some of the world’s best sprinters like Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah helps to associate the brand with speed, said Geoff Lowery, analyst at Redburn in London.

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A David v Goliath showdown unfolds: Emerging toy company defying industry titans

Inside Retail

Learn more “City Beach Australia has recently built a strong relationship with BMS Brands,” explains Reece Foster, menswear accessory buyer at City Beach Australia. “We The range’s remarkable success transcended borders, with over 1 million kits sold worldwide, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s narrative.

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Retailers, are you ready for it? Swift’s Eras tour a gold rush of economic karma

Inside Retail

It is now tradition to make, exchange and gift handmade beaded bracelets at concerts with other Swifties. Another business embracing the moment is Australian hardware retailer Bunnings, which has been on the social media beat, with its Frank Green cup car cupholder solution that went viral.

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The digital-led trends that will drive consumers to check out in 2024

Inside Retail

Consumers empowered by social media are now dictating to brands which trends they need to meet. Niche aesthetics continues to take a front-row seat for both buyers and brands as they attempt to keep up with social media trends. Now, brands across the retail industry are trying to keep up with consumer behaviour – not vice versa.

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Restaurants and retailers expect better times ahead

Inside Retail

“For businesses, the future is looking cautiously optimistic, and business owners say they’re looking to grow despite diverging consumer economic sentiment,” Matthew O’Connor, Head of Verticals and Platform at Square, said. This story was originally published on Inside Small Business.

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Hobbycraft supports entrepreneurial colleagues by empowering them to design and sell

A1 Retail

Artisan colleague Katherine Lucy has launched a ‘Year of Stitches’ Embroidery Kit – with all profits go to the Artisan. Whether it is growing their own businesses, building social media presence, working on their confidence to host some of Hobbycraft’s workshops, or giving them the chance to design and create their own lines to sell.