Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Brands and retailers are investing more in cultivating community not just online, but through immersive IRL experiences. While experts agree taking this more experience-driven approach helps cultivate community, it also can have a financial impact, especially for businesses like Poshmark , which rely heavily on its communities of sellers to drive business growth.
A1 Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Lakeside Shopping Centre has achieved a significant milestone in environmental excellence by winning an International Green Apple Environment Award, its fourth Green Apple Award in three years. This prestigious recognition identifies and celebrates the greenest companies. Selected from over 1,200 nominations worldwide,Lakeside Shopping Centrereceived this coveted accolade at a glittering awards ceremony held at Kensington Palace, London, on 18 November.
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Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Dollar Tree has named Michael Creedon Jr. as its CEO on a permanent basis. Creedon was named Interim CEO after previous CEO Rick Dreiling, citing health issues, stepped down in early November. Creedon had joined Dollar Tree as COO in 2022 following nearly a decade in leadership roles at Advance Auto Parts. Michael Creedon Jr. Following a search, we are unanimous as a board in our belief that Mike is the right leader for Dollar Tree, said Edward (Ned) J.
Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The new boss of Nike has insisted the brand needs to restore its obsession with sport as part of its turnaround efforts. CEO Elliott Hill, who returned to the sporting giant in October, said the brand had become “too promotional,” and insisted that “being premium also meant full price,” The Times reported. Speaking to investors on Thursday (19 December), he explained the chain’s website had been offering a 50-50 split of full price and discount items.
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Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Marc Lore predicts AI may one day decide what food we eat.
A1 Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2024
New 17,000 sq ft showroom set to open in the Silverlink Retail Park on Boxing Day, bringing the brand to North Tyneside for the first time The new store carries Oak Furniturelands whole home product offering, designed to resonate with a wider customer base Oak Furnitureland is opening a new showroom in North Shields as part of plans to drive growth and expand its showroom portfolio across the UK.
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A1 Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2024
3.04bn to be spent this Panic Weekend (21st – 22nd Dec) 39.3 million people to shop in-store and online over the weekend Super Saturday to drive 1.53m in sales, making it the most lucrative day in the run up to Christmas Stampede Sunday set to see 1.52m spent over the day This Panic Weekend (21 st – 22nd December) shoppers are set to spend 3.04bn as they rush to finish their Christmas shopping, according to a new report.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is helping to spread festive cheer by giving shoppers the chance to win their big Christmas food shop for free this weekend. As shoppers nationwide head to the aisles to stock up on their Christmas Day essentials, Aldi customers could bag all that shopping for free with 1,000 worth of Aldi vouchers up for […] If you want more information Retai
365 Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Everyman has officially opened its newest cinema at the Turing Building in Stratford Cross , bringing a premium leisure experience to the heart of East London. The launch is complemented by the addition of two new dining venues: Templar, a modern European restaurant, and Hera, a Greek-inspired eatery. The 10,900 sq ft Everyman Stratford International features 253 velvet sofas and armchairs spread across three screens, offering a luxurious setting for films, theatre screenings, and events.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The FDA is redefining what it means to be healthy.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
365 Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Sstrene Grene , the renowned Danish homeware retailer celebrated for its Scandinavian-inspired designs, is set to open a state-of-the-art 45,000 m distribution centre in Venlo, the Netherlands, by autumn 2025. Developed in partnership with Prologis , the facility will enhance logistics across Europe, improving stock availability and delivery times for Sstrene Grenes stores and customers, including those in the UK.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sstrene Grene, the Danish homeware retailer renowned for its Scandinavian-inspired designs, has announced the opening of a new 45,000 m distribution centre in Venlo, the Netherlands, developed in collaboration with logistics real estate leader Prologis.
365 Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2024
London Designer Outlet (LDO) has announced the opening of Abaci , the Turkish womenswear retailer, marking the brands first physical UK store. The new shop, located in a 1,418 sq ft unit, comes after Abaci agreed to a two-year lease at the popular outlet shopping destination in Wembley Park. Founded in 1981 in Turkey, Abaci is known for specialising in modest fashion, catering to a growing market with a range of high-quality hijabs, abayas, tunics, coats, and evening dresses.
Rangeme
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Non-traditional retail venues such as offices, sporting arenas, and schools offer brands unique opportunities to connect with engaged audiences. However, navigating this distribution channel can be a challenge for emerging brands. Fortunately, Compass USA, one of the largest food service companies in the world, has developed solutions to help these brands navigate this complex distribution channel with its Envision Group and Retail Incubator program.
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Star Miconics
DECEMBER 20, 2024
In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, “Prop 65 Compliance Made Simple for Resellers,” host Kate Orara shines a light on a topic every Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) in the retail and restaurant technology space should know: Californias Proposition 65. With her expertise as Star Micronics Partner Development Manager, Kate delivers practical insights to help resellers navigate this critical regulation with ease.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Network Rail Property has released its latest quarterly retail sales figures (Q2 covering July to September 2024), revealing a total sales* uplift of +10% and +6.3% like-for-like (LfL) sales boost across its portfolio of 19 managed stations in Great Britain.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Party City abruptly closed all of its stores earlier today.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK retail sector is changing at a remarkable pace. With advancements in technology and evolving consumer preferences, the way people shop and pay has shifted significantly. Traditional payment methods like cash and cards are no longer the only options.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Jersey Mike's continues to expand, reaching a professional milestone.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! To mark Ocado Retails fifth year supporting The Felix Project, the UKs largest dedicated online supermarket has donated over 73,380 meals to families in need from Christmas donations. Exceeding its donation target of 45,000 meals by 64%, Ocado Retail has donated one meal to The Felix Project for every chocolate advent calendar sold at the […] If yo
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
With recent financial troubles, Nike is going back to basics.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Marks & Spencer has announced a donation of 100,000 Christmas dinners to families in need, in partnership with its long-term suppliers 2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) and Valeo Foods Group. As part of the retailers ongoing work supporting the Kings Coronation Food Project, FareShare will distribute the freshly prepared products to their network of charit
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Big Lots is holding going-out-of-business sales at all remaining stores in the coming days.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The move comes as the company lays off over 500 employees at its corporate headquarters.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Most stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
Retail Customer Experience
DECEMBER 20, 2024
At this years Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader roundtable: Executive predictions" session, which brought together industry leaders to explore innovations in automation, artificial intelligence, and customer experience.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
United Airlines is getting into the holiday spirit.
Cisco Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Docker's proliferation has led to some serious vulnerabilities, but you can improve security in Docker containers by following a set of best practices.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Dunkin' is fueling the New York commute.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The big-box retailer’s plans include 70 new stores across Chile, while the sportswear giant’s DTC about-face could be a boon to Foot Locker.
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