Retail Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The holiday season has many workers experiencing a new and unsettling trend — holiday layoffs.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Gen Z and Gen Alpha are becoming avid podcast listeners, making them a hot target for media brands and producers. In fact, 30% of Gen Z and 23% of Gen Alpha individuals listen to podcasts every week , according to Edison Research. To better engage with this growing “Gen Zalpha” listener base, Claire’s is partnering with podcast and audio entertainment production studio Audio Up Media on a series of new scripted audio shows.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Propel Group has agreed to sell its footwear business Rossi Boots to mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s S Kidman and Co. The group plans to use the proceeds to further invest in its Australian rural outfitting brand RB Sellars, with more stores expected to open across Australia and New Zealand. “Rossi boots has been wholly Australian-owned since 1910 and, together with our partners, it has been an honour to grow & develop this iconic Australian brand’s legacy of craftsmanship that is etched into

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Healthcare has been deemed the new battleground for retailers — from behemoths like Walmart and Amazon to traditional drugstore players like CVS and Walgreens. Now, Chewy is embracing the “medtail movement” by opening its first veterinary practices under the brand name “Chewy Vet Care.” The first Chewy Vet Care practice will open in South Florida early next year, offering routine appointments, urgent care and surgery.

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Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

After Nokia lost AT&T's open RAN contract to Ericsson, CEO Pekka Lundmark recognized the need to revisit the firm's Mobile Networks strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

With our Editors Perspectives columns, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Back in 2022, the message was clear — retail crime was on the rise : “There’s no two ways about it,” said Gautham Vadakkepatt, Director of the Center for Retail Transformation at the George Mason University School of Business in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Discount grocery chain Save A Lot has named interim CEO Fred Boehler to the role permanently. Boehler has been serving as interim CEO since Oct. 31, following the departure of former CEO Leon Bergmann. Boehler brings more than 30 years of experience across multiple retail and wholesale businesses. He has worked in supply chain at SuperValu , Borders , Newell Rubbermaid and Americold Logistics., where he served as CEO and took the company public in January 2018.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

An explosion at a New York City substation caused power to go out for many residents just before midnight.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Kroger has kicked off a multi-year agreement to have Gatik AI ’s autonomous box trucks transport products from the retailer’s Dallas customer fulfillment center to multiple retail locations in the area. The formal launch comes after eight months of local operations, during which time Gatik trucks have made delivery runs multiple times per day, seven days per week.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In a landmark year for one of America’s largest dining, entertainment and retail destinations, American Dream (developed and owned by Triple Five Group) has successfully opened more than 170,000 sq. ft. of new tenants and is now 89% leased. According to statistics from leading intelligence provider, Placer.ai, American Dream has also seen the largest year-on-year increase in footfall of all retail destinations in the USA.

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Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The battle between Chinese discount shopping apps Shein and Temu is getting downright nasty. Temu has filed a new lawsuit against Shein alleging much more than run-of-the-mill anticompetitive behavior. The suit alleges that Shein uses “mafia-style tactics” to coerce sellers into severing ties with Temu, including detaining sellers at their offices for up to 10 hours and confiscating their phones to search for details of their Temu sales.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2023

TORMAX was recently contracted by Permasteelisa (UK) to install their iMotion 1302.KI operators to the eight sets of swing doors that deliver seamless access into the new Zara concept store situated within the world-renowned, Battersea Power Station development. With a focus on clean lines and contemporary aesthetics, the door drives are discreetly hidden within each door lintel.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The rivalry between Chinese-owned fast-fashion retailers, SHEIN and Temu, is heating up, taking the competition to a whole new level.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The iconic department store could thrive as a smaller, more focused retailer, but a potential buyout would make a transformation unlikely, analysts say.

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Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

AT&T's long-standing commitment to sustainability has taken another leap forward today with a groundbreaking announcement.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Asda owners Mohsin and Zuber Issa have denied setting up businesses in Jersey for tax reasons, as an ongoing inquiry investigates their business empire. The billionaires are being met with increasing questions from MPs about their large debt pile and complex business structure. In November, Mohsin Issa faced claims that he had “misled” parliament by submitting evidence with inaccuracies.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Airlines are preparing for the holiday passenger overload, and United Airlines is encouraging passengers to donate miles for a good cause.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I got into book publishing because… my mother was an author and I was always a huge reader. At the beginning of my career, I thought I was destined to be an editor or publisher (which I was for some time), but over time I’ve ended up on the sales and operations side of the industry – and in retail to boot. It’s been an interesting transition, but I love the pace and the analytical thinking required to get the right solutions to tricky problems.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

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.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Amazon recently declared a game-changing move in the satellite communication landscape — the incorporation of advanced speed-enhancement technology in its upcoming Project Kuiper internet satellites.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The mall REIT came to bankruptcy court with a plan to shed $880 million in debt and obtain $135 million in debtor-in-possession and exit revolver financing.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

GM layoffs have been announced at the General Motors facilities in Michigan.

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Retail Customer Experience

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Standing out in the digital age requires brands to go the extra mile with their online presence. That means prioritizing customers and giving them an experience that keeps them engaged and inspires loyalty.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Known for his groundbreaking ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk is now advancing into the realm of education.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The National Retail Federation predicts 142 million people will shop that day, which falls on Dec. 23, down from 159 million last year.

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Mulesoft

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Can you believe 2024 is nearly here? Before we head into the new year, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 highest performing and best MuleSoft blogs from 2023! The post The 10 Best MuleSoft Blogs in 2023: A Roundup first appeared on MuleSoft Blog.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The retailer's Brooklyn landlord objected to its proposed DIP financing, alleging Showfields has insiders involved with the lender. Meanwhile, the CEO said the company is working on "reaching a resolution" with creditors.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Amazon has triumphed in a £215m tax fight at the European Union’s top court. The ecommerce business had been accused of striking a sweetheart deal with Luxembourg, where it avoided paying tax on 75% of its EU profits. The European Commission was prompted to appeal after lower court judges claimed the deal was not unlawful. However, the EU’s Court of Justice dismissed the claims on Thursday, insisting it had not proved the deal “was a state aid that was incompatible with the int

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In a partnership with Empirical, the chip-flavored drink is set to sell in New York, California and online, while a Skipper doll exclusive is now at Target.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Currys boss Alex Baldock has claimed the government’s minimum wage rise means it does not understand or care about UK retailers. The remarks follow Jeremy Hunt revealing plans to raise the legal minimum wage to £11.44 per hour from April 2024, making it almost a 10% hike. The news means businesses will pay full-time workers around £1,800 extra per year.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Lauren Weinberg joins the fitness company from Intuit following Leslie Berland’s resignation from the role after less than a year.

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