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Lowe’s has converted eight of its regions, covering more than half its nearly 1,800 U.S. stores, to distribution center-based fulfillment of large items like riding mowers, grills and furniture. CEO Marvin Ellison, speaking during a recent conference call discussing the home improvement retailer’s Q3 financial results, revealed that Lowe’s is on track to change over its entire store base to this model by the end of 2023.
Finnish fashion label Vain has collaborated with McDonald’s to upcycle the fast food chain’s staff uniforms to an exclusive, stylish fashion collection. Inspired by McDonald’s “cultural omnipresence”, the collection features 13 looks and 27 pieces almost entirely crafted from the brand’s used workwear. Vain described the collaboration seem like a rather unconventional combination, “the project ended up feeling very natural from a creative point of view”.
It’s 10 a.m. on a bright fall day in upstate New York and the premium outlet mall Woodbury Common is just waking up. Associates are unlocking doors and the day’s first shoppers are milling about, enjoying the sunshine. But amidst the calm, there’s a flurry of activity as one group makes its way across the paved pathways of the outdoor shopping center.
Global pizza chain restaurant Domino’s is set to open another 10 stores across Australia and New Zealand before the end of the year. Domino’s ANZ chief development officer, Cameron Toomey, said Australia is one of the more “mature locations” when compared to the retailer’s global markets. “We have shifted our focus from delivering the standard Domino’s store in a typical, metro location to also developing bespoke stores to get us into locations that we have not serviced.”.
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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Multibrand food chain franchisor Retail Food Group says sales across its domestic network have grown 16.5 per cent in the first 21 weeks of this year. The company owns and operates Gloria Jean’s, Crust Gourmet Pizza, Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Cafe2U Michel’s Patisserie, Pizza Capers and The Coffee Guy. In August, the business reported that its tax-paid profits increased threefold to $5.3 million in its full-year results.
RFID solution provider SML will work with touchscreen supplier Elo to combine their respective technologies in a partnership that aims to streamline the customer experience through increased interactivity and customer engagement. Elo has more than 25 million touchscreens installed globally, while 5,500 stores utilize SML’s RFID technology and software suite.
RFID solution provider SML will work with touchscreen supplier Elo to combine their respective technologies in a partnership that aims to streamline the customer experience through increased interactivity and customer engagement. Elo has more than 25 million touchscreens installed globally, while 5,500 stores utilize SML’s RFID technology and software suite.
ASX-listed fast-food operator Collins Foods has reported a revenue increase of 15 per cent ($614.3 million) in the latest half across all its business units, including the Australian, European and Asian markets. Drew O’Malley, MD and CEO, said the resilience of QSRs (quick service restaurants) and the half-year growth has helped protect margins from the headwinds of inflation. . “Whilst we expect inflationary pressures to remain in the near term, we continue to pursue our long-term g
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In Los Angeles, you can hop back in time to the 80s and 90s with the new Blockbuster pop-up experience. The speakeasy allows guests to come in, get their Blockbuster membership card and peruse the VHS boxes on the shelves. But instead of a video tape, the VHS boxes represent different drinks, from cocktails to beer and wine. The immersive experience, complete with blue and yellow decor throughout, allows guests to relax on beanbags and even play retro video games.
US fashion brand LoveShackFancy is to open its first European store in London’s Notting Hill. Founded by former Cosmopolitan fashion editor, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, in 2013, LoveShackFancy is a vintage-inspired clothing brand. The brand already has 15 stores, but the opening of its London store will be its first expansion outside North America. Advised by Bruce Gillingham Pollard, it has acquired 192 Westbourne Grove W11.
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It took Amazon seven years to turn a profit, so the unexpected foray of its Korean look-alike, Coupang , into the black just 18 months after it became a public company came as a pleasant surprise to investors: the company’s stock price immediately rose by more than 10 per cent. On 18 November, it still languished about 60 per cent below its closing price on its first day of trading, the quarterly profit is a major milestone, particularly as Coupang first began operations as a marketplace as long
The year is almost over, but there’s still time to take actions that can reduce your 2022 tax bill. The first thing is to meet with your CPA or other tax adviser. Last-Minute Tax Actions for 2022. Consider discussing the following with your tax adviser: Buy needed equipment. If your equipment is old, repairing it may not be the best option. Consider buying new equipment, which likely has better features and uses less energy—a cost savings and good for the planet.
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.
Customer experience (CX) has long been a strategic focus for business-to-consumer (B2C) retailers who understand its role as a key driver of customer acquisition, conversion, and retention. Over the years, business-to-business (B2B) retailers have begun to understand that their customers increasingly expect the same quality experiences they get from their B2C interactions with digital consumer brands such as Uber, Netflix, and Amazon.
It happens to all of us – waiting until the last minute to shop for gifts. Fortunately, with free two-day shipping, same-day shipping, and other benefits, you can still get presents for your work people just in time for the holidays. Should You Give Last-Minute Gifts to Professional Colleagues? With all of the people in your life you’re shopping for during the holiday season, it can be easy to forget about your work colleagues.
Compared to the disruption of the last few years, 2022 has been a fairly stable one for retail. But one segment of the market seems to be suffering far more than others. Food delivery businesses, which proliferated throughout the pandemic, have been slowly falling into administration or pulling the plug on their operations. Grocery delivery app Send fell into administration in May , followed by Voly in November.
If you’re running a pottery business, then you know that having the right supplies like clay is essential. This can be tricky, as there are many different types of pottery supplies available, and it can be difficult to know which ones are right for your business. In this article, we’ll discuss 10 places to get pottery supplies for your business.
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Photography is one of the best career paths if you’re looking for something that lets you explore your creativity. With so many types of photography paths available, there is a lot of room to explore and find your niche. However, photography does require a fair bit of equipment, and it’s often challenging to find the best sources for photography supplies.
The Rolling Stones has canceled a merchandise deal with Shein after a report by Channel 4 in the UK that found labor abuses in the fast-fashion retailer’s supply chain operations.
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Kids and their parents can skip waiting in long lines to meet Santa at the mall. Dozens of websites now offer virtual visits with St. Nick via Zoom and other video chat apps. Virtual visits, which gained in popularity during the pandemic, have remained so as consumers deal with outbreaks of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu and new variants of COVID-19.
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