Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Kroger and Albertsons Companies are reportedly working on plans to sell between 250 and 300 of their combined 4,996 stores in order to alleviate U.S. antitrust concerns regarding their merger, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The move is aimed at easing regulators’ concerns that the deal could lead to grocery price hikes during a time of heavy inflation.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Adidas’ split with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, could cost the company $1.3 billion in sales this year. The sportswear brand severed its relationship with Ye following a series of antisemitic statements made by the rapper and entrepreneur.
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
As any beauty loyalist will attest, there is nothing more gut-wrenching than a favorite product being discontinued. Beauty brands know this, of course, which is why the decision to discontinue a product line is never taken lightly. Prestige beauty brand Benefit Cosmetics found itself in this tricky situation last year when it decided to replace its current line of blushes with a new range.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The U.S. economy has proven more resilient than many economists expected with job growth continuing despite layoffs and consumer spending remaining relatively strong in the face of inflation.
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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 TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Historically, procurement teams have had to deal with multiple structured and unstructured databases. To make decisions based on facts and acquire a competitive edge, procurement teams require the collection and utilization of data. Best-of-breed procurement teams need to be able to consolidate and analyze this data in one place. Analytics in procurement refers to the practice of employing quantitative techniques to extract useful information and results from data.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Kroger and Albertsons are looking at selling between 250 and 300 stores in a strategy to gain approval from the Federal Trade Commission for their planned merger. The two supermarket giants operate 4,996 stores combined.
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365 Retail
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Consumer electronics brands are looking to increase their direct-to-consumer selling in 2023, despite the cost of living crisis and reductions in consumer spending. In addition, they are looking to broaden their use of social channels to include Instagram Checkout and TikTok in equivalent volumes to Amazon, new research shows. This finding comes from ChannelAdvisor, a CommerceHub company, which conducted a survey of C-suite employees at large consumer electronics brands (with over 500 employees)
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Amid economic uncertainty, the retailer is cutting jobs to invest in new technologies and support innovation.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Purina has recalled its Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food over concerns that it may contain elevated levels of vitamin D that could lead to kidney dysfunction or other medical issues.
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The concept, which first launched in China last year, has a curated merchandise selection meant to appeal to a younger audience.
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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
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Dairy Queen is bringing back its shamrock-colored Mint Brownie Blizzard Treat for St. Patrick’s Day. It is also debuting the Under the Rainbow Shake, which blends strawberry flavor and rainbow sprinkles with its vanilla soft-serve ice cream.
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
January online prices fell 1% year over year, and “e-commerce will be an important battleground” in 2023, according to Adobe.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Canopy Growth, the second-largest producer of marijuana in Canada, said it will cut about 60 percent of its workforce because of disappointing results. The company points to black market competition as a major factor in lower-than-expected sales in Canada. “Today, there are two very different cannabis markets in Canada. One that’s legal, highly taxed and regulated, and one that’s thriving and illicit,” said CEO David Klein. “That has meant that the $7 billion marijuana market that was supp
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The job cuts, which affect 126 employees, are intended to reduce costs as the online pet retailer works to reach profitability.
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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.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Vita Coco’s coconut water products will be part of a new canned cocktail drink developed with Diageo. The brand will also promote the products as a remedy for hangovers caused by too many cocktails or other alcoholic beverages.
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The chain restaurant released a $39.50 purse and the sports retailer made recent headlines regarding its work with Beyoncé and Ye.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Anheuser-Busch InBev, Diageo, Molson Coors, Heineken and Rémy Cointreau will all be running commercials during the Super Bowl broadcast. DraftKings and FanDeule will also be advertising their legal gambling sites.
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
A jury ruled against Mason Rothschild and his drawings of fur-covered luxury bags. His attorneys say the new technology doesn’t cancel the First Amendment’s protection of artwork.
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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.
LS Retail
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
©iStock/Anna Shalygina Globalization has seen ebbs and flows over the decades. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the “Slowbalization” that followed the global financial crisis has been characterized by a prolonged slowdown in the pace of trade reform, and weakening political support for open trade amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Shopping Center
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Katy, Texas —Four new tenants will join LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, a retail center located in Katy, roughly 30 miles west of Houston, with openings scheduled through summer of this year. Restaurants The Crack Shack and Nando’s will lease 4,065… The post Four New Tenants Join LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch in Metro Houston appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Two thirds of people in the UK would be more likely to carry a reusable bottle if there were more water fountains, according to the latest poll.
Shopping Center
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Blue Springs, Mo. —Copperleaf Village, located in Blue Springs, about 19 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City, has been sold for $6.9 million. The 32,978-square-foot retail center was 82 percent leased at the time of sale. Tenants include medical, dental,… The post Retail Center in Blue Springs, Missouri Trades Hands in $6.9 Million Transaction appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
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Retail Times
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Heavy-duty materials and classic detailing come together in a workwear-inspired collection that’s rich in heritage, style, and function. This is Merchant Store by Superdry – a sturdy blend of hand-honed craftsmanship and classic shapes in a menswear collection that’s built to last.
Shopping Center
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Vineland, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $19.3 million sale of Maintree Shopping Center, a 138,445-square-foot retail center located in Vineland, approximately 40 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Acme anchors the center, which was originally built in 1996. Other… The post Marcus & Millichap Brokers $19.3 Million Sale of Shopping Center Near Philadelphia appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The Pollen Estate is delighted to announce the opening of the new store from The Deck on Savile Row. Relocating from number 19 to 32 (one of the largest shopfronts on the esteemed tailoring street), this move constitutes the rapid rise of success for the female-led tailoring brand, simultaneously cementing its status as a leading player in the global sartorial scene.
Shopping Center
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Alpharetta, Kennesaw and Roswell, Ga. — Coro Realty and Pope & Land Enterprises have sold three shopping centers totaling 120,000 square feet in metro Atlanta. The joint venture acquired the properties as a portfolio in February 2020, purchasing them from… The post Coro Realty, Pope & Land Sell Shopping Centers Totaling 120,000 Square Feet in Metro Atlanta appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
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Mass Relators
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS — Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at U.S. Bank Stadium. Wednesday’s event was the third summit Hy-Vee has hosted in support of underrepresented groups to provide these business owners with access to funding and valuable business development resources.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
DCS Group, the UK’s leading distributor of household, health, beauty, baby, and healthier snacking brands, has launched a new and free to use online website called www.corerange.com to specifically help convenience retailers navigate their way through the personal care, babycare, healthcare and medicines, laundry and household, healthier snacking and pet care categories.
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The Yankee Candle and Sharpie owner recorded an 18.5% drop in net sales for the fourth quarter and said its chief executive would retire in May.
Retail Bound
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there are many great products that recently launched on the Amazon Launchpad platform as possible gifts for your sweetheart! Every month, our team checks out new arrivals on the Amazon Launchpad and highlight the products we feel that are innovative, solves a problem or issue, and has potential in retail someday.
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When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
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