Chute Gerdeman
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Warehouse clubs are reshaping grocery shopping, pushing traditional grocers to adapt as bulk buying redefines value and convenience. The post The Wholesale Revolution: How Bulk Retail is Changing Grocery Expectations appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.
Retail Gazette
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Aldi has raised its hourly wage rates for store assistants once again, following an earlier announcement made in January. The German discounter , already the highest-paying in the UK, will increase its minimum hourly rate to 12.75 nationally and 14.05 within the M25 from 1st March 2025. This new increase comes as part of a series of pay rises announced by Aldi for its store colleagues.
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Giant Food has processed nearly 80 million pounds of unsold food products since the June 2022 launch of a food waste prevention program in partnership with circular economy company Divert. The impact has offset 37,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, the equivalent of taking 8,630 gas-powered cars off the road for a year. For food that cannot be marked down in stores or donated, the Divert recycling program also includes anaerobic digestion for processing these materials into carbon-nega
I Vend
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
As a retailer, you rely on your POS technology for store operations, and you may well have an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system as well or be considering one. But rather than seeing them as two essential but separate – entities, the retailers who get the most from their POS and ERP systems are those that integrate them. iVend’s Retail Management Solution iVend has out-of-the-box connectors for every ERP in the market.
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.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Government policies significantly impact supply chain dynamics evolving trade regulations, stricter environmental standards, updated labor laws and increasing technological investments reshape how home furnishings products are designed, manufactured and delivered. These changes influence material sourcing, production methods and distribution channels.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The online gaming market in New Zealand has witnessed rapid growth in both online and mobile casinos. Whether you’re thinking about trying out online gambling, you may be asking whether it’s better to play at an actual casino or one that’s entirely virtual. For your convenience, this article will compare and contrast the two options, outlining their respective benefits and drawbacks so that you may make an informed decision.
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365 Retail
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Crown Estate , in partnership with the British Fashion Council , is bringing London Fashion Week back to the West End with The London Fashion Week Shop presented by 1664 Blanc. This exclusive retail pop-up, designed to support designers with commercial exposure, will be open from Saturday 22nd to Monday 24th February at 245 Regent Street. Curated by Ida Petersson and Lewis Bloyce, the London Fashion Week Shop will feature an archive collection from renowned designers, including 16Arlington,
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Instacart has launched a Classroom Carts initiative to support 28 Los Angeles County public and charter schools and nearly 15,000 students affected by the wildfires earlier this year. These Classroom Carts allow people across the country to support students and teachers by donating essential supplies directly to impacted schools. The company partnered with Tony Thurmond, who is the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, as well as the Los Angeles County Office of Education and th
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Silverburn has announced the arrival of Bershka and Pull&Bear , expanding its fashion offering. Both brands, part of international fashion group Inditex , have chosen Silverburn for their first Glasgow stores. Debenhams Bershka will take over the current Zara space, with Zara itself relocating to a larger unit in the former Debenhams site, as announced last year.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Barbie is commemorating Black History Month by elevating Black designers of the past, present and future. Black designers represent a mere 7.3% of the fashion industry, so Barbie is partnering with the Black in Fashion Council (BIFC), an organization focused on increasing representation and securing the advancement of Black individuals in the fashion and beauty industry, to elevate three emerging Black female designers: Larissa Muehleder, Founder and Creative Director for luxury fashion brand Mu
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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Scott Hawthorne, founding director at Skips and Bins From piles of discarded packaging to heaps of unsold goods and spoiled food, the retail industry produces an astonishing volume of waste. In fact, in the UK alone, the sector generates approximately 5 million tonnes of packaging waste,a significant portion of which is from retail products. […]
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The biggest housewarming in Belfast is just a few weeks away and the city is invited as Primark prepares to officially open the doors to its new Primark Home store. The retailer has today revealed that its first-ever standalone store will open to the public on Thursday 6 th March at 10am. Located in the iconic Fountain House on Donegall Place, just over 100 yards from Primarks flagship Bank Buildings store, Primark Home will span 8,700 sq. ft across one floor where customers can discover an expa
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi Store Assistants are set to receive a better-than-expected pay rise from Saturday 1stMarch, with hourly rates increasing to at least 12.75, maintaining Aldis position as Britains best-paying supermarket.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Amid reports that PepsiCo is scaling back its DEI practices, news has emerged that a longtime plant in upstate New York has closed, resulting in the layoff of 300 employees.
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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Business technology solutions provider Brother UK has upgraded its range of compact, desktop label printers to help users improve efficiency, sustainability and compliance. The new TD-2D range, which replaces the TD-2 series of devices, comprises 11 new two-inch thermal label printers, and includes models with the ability to print on linerless labels for
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Pizza Hut has another controversial pizza on the menu.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop and Deliveroo , the UKs leading perfume retailer, are celebrating the success of their first retail partnership with plans to extend the service to further locations. Eau De-Liveroo x The Perfume Shop, launched last year to mark the arrival of The Perfume Shop on the Deliveroo app across the UK, comes as […] If you want more inform
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Target is now facing another lawsuit over DEI concerns related to its Pride Month collection of 2023.
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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Greater Manchester-based wine and spirits creation, co-packing and bottling firm, Kingsland Drinks Group, has announced the appointment of Sarah Baldwin as Managing Director. Baldwin will lead the employee-owned, full-service drinks company from April 2025, leaving Purity Soft Drinks, where she sat as Chief Executive Officer for over six years.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Elon Musk has seemingly rebuffed Nissan's interest in a deal, while Moody's downgrades the automaker's debt rating.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The biggest housewarming in Belfast is just a few weeks away and the city is invited as Primark prepares to officially open the doors to its new Primark Home store. The retailer has today revealed that its first-ever standalone store will open to the public on Thursday 6thMarch at 10am.
Cisco Retail
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Award recognizes Cisco for its innovative work in modernizing industrial operations
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FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Customers were left open mouthed and wowed by the transformation of SPAR Barrowford after it reopened its doors on Wednesday following a complete refurbishment. There was a feelgood factor in the air as the ribbon was cut by Mayor of Pendle Cllr Mohmmad Aslam to officially reopen the store, joined by representatives from Barrowford Celtic […] If yo
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Long John Silver's has shared some tasty new deals in time for Lent.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Glasgows leading retail and leisure destination, Silverburn has announced it has secured Spanish retail duo Bershka and Pull&Bear, further strengthening its fashion offer. Both brands are owned by international fashion group Inditex and have chosen Silverburn to open their first Glasgow stores.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
To celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day, the ultimate Chipotle fan-inspired hack has been unveiled: Queso Blanco Nachos.
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Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cutter & Squidge,the beloved Soho bakery with a nationwide following, unveils a stunning selection of thoughtful gifts & experiences to celebrateMothers Dayand those special to you. These include: Deliver a carefully curatedMothers Day Afternoon Teafor your mumto enjoy this classic experience at home or opt for the‘Just for You’Aftern
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Rivian lost money in Q4 2024, but not as much as the year before.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Dunelm, the UKs leading homewares retailer, today announces its spring/summer campaign The home of bringing in Spring. The work has been created by modular agencyModern Citizens, with media support from Goodstuff, and brings a fresh and vibrant look to the homeware brand.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Taco Bell and Milk Bar have teamed up to create the ultimate food mash-up: Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros.
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