Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Duping has garnered a lot of attention in the media lately, with concerns around the practice and what it means for hard-fought brand loyalty. As someone whose make-up bag overflows with everything from Westman Atelier to Violette FR, the prospect of alternatives that protect my wallet is hugely exciting. But as someone who has worked in establishing and protecting brand equity over the last 15 years, I can see the downside.

Consumer

Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Taco Bell is bringing back favorites like the Tostada and the Meximelt.

Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Footwear retailer Accent Group ‘s net profit plunged amid higher sales in the last fiscal year. The company saw net profit dip 32.9 per cent to $59.5 million despite sales increasing 2.7 per cent to $1.61 billion. However, like-for-like retail sales fell to 1.7 per cent. Accent Group ended the fiscal year with 895 stores including websites after opening 93 new stores and closing 19, where the company could not achieve return on investment.

Net Profit

Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Foot Locker Inc. has unveiled its newly redesigned flagship store at 112 W 34th St., introducing the Foot Locker "Home Court," a cutting-edge basketball shopping destination created in collaboration with Nike and Jordan Brand.

Shopping

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.

Accounting

Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Munro Footwear Group has bought specialty retailer The Trybe from The Accent Group, marking its 10th acquisition in 10 years. The Trybe has 16 stores and offers kids’ shoes from global brands such as Nike and Asics, as well as other popular on-trend and utility brands. “Having founded the brand in 2019 initially online and then opening stores, we are pleased that the business has found a new home at Munro Footwear Group for its the next phase of development,” Liam Robson, GM of

Specialty Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

Amber Turley has been with Sephora for more than nine years, working in various functional roles. Although her Wall Street background gave her a clear advantage in finance, her time working under Mary Beth Laughton — Sephora’s VP of Ecommerce at the time — unlocked new career possibilities. These early days not only immersed her in the Sephora business; they also set her on a path toward her current role: VP of Omni Convenience & Commerce Partnerships.

Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

It’s not a mirage; Barneys is returning to NYC, but only temporarily. The iconic retailer will go back to its SoHo roots with a five -week pop-up facilitated by beauty brand Hourglass. It’s a symmetrical turnaround: the Hourglass brand debuted at the famed department store two decades ago. Image courtesy Hourglass “As Hourglass celebrates 20 incredible years of innovation, we’re honoring the iconic place where we got our start — Barneys New York — by paying it forward for the next generation of

Returns

Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Zillow Group, Inc. has appointed Soumya Tulloss as the new Senior Vice President of Agent Sales. In her new role, Tulloss will be responsible for leading the company's initiatives to enhance and expand its advertising and software solutions for real estate agents.

Advertising

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of secondhand goods? Is it pre-owned cars, vintage clothing or refurbished furniture? These items have been popular in the secondhand market for years, but now there is another consumer good taking the spotlight in the “recommerce” market: mobile phones. Recommerce, the practice of buying and selling previously owned, gently used products, has existed for centuries.

Consumer

Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

There is no doubt that the Olympic Games are always a global phenomenon that transcends sport competitions. There is no greater time or opportunity to tap into the excitement and connection it brings to a nation, regardless of age, colour or religion. The Games possess the power to unite nations, inspire individuals, and leave a lasting impact on people’s emotions and the retail sector.

Apparel

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.

Marketing

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

Luxury brand powerhouses Tapestry and Capri Holdings plan to oppose the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit that seeks to scuttle an acquisition deal valued at $8.5 billion. The purchase would unite Tapestry’s Coach, Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade brands with Capri’s Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors brands. In April 2024 the FTC authorized its lawsuit against Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri, which had been announced in August 2023.

Department Stores

Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Walmart+ has unveiled its first-ever dining benefit through a new partnership with Burger King.

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

NBCUniversal has announced a new partnership with video commerce platform TalkShopLive to create shoppable livestreams. The partnership debuted today with a simulcast livestream featuring entertainer and creator Paris Hilton, who will discuss her new album, Infinite Icon. The livestream will be viewable and shoppable across TalkShop.Live, Eonline.com, E!

Point of Sale

Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

McDonald's is hoping to expand into the British and Irish markets in a significant way.

Marketing

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.

Management

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

Wrangler has introduced its Bespoke jeans collection, created by an all-female design team, that aims to address many of women’s key pain points around fit and fashion. Features of the new collection, available online and in select retailers nationwide, include a four -piece contour waistband — in contrast with the industry standard two — that is tailored to sit well on different body types and reduce waistline gap issues.

Fashion

Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency Victoria has fined McDonalds, Hungry Jacks and KFC for waste pollution at some Melbourne outlets. Staff in all three fast food chains allowed cooking oil and waste liquids to escape to storm drains rather than disposing of the waste in collection tanks. A photograph of a KFC staff member showed them with a container with the open tap spilling the contents out the shop back door and into the drain.

Management

Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Amazon is rolling out new grocery delivery subscription plans for both Prime and Prime Access members, aiming to provide additional savings and convenience.

Planning

Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Never settling for less than a ‘good hair day’ is the mission behind global hair-styling tools manufacturer Ghd, which was founded in 2001 by three British hairdressers based on Korean innovation technology. The brand is now sold globally through retailers and its website and recently celebrated over two decades in the Australian market. Ludovic Dellazzeri was appointed as the managing director of Ghd Australia in 2015 and shared with Inside Retail the key takeaways from his career, which includ

Outdoor

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.

Planning

Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Fans of the 1988 "Beetlejuice" film, whose sequel "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" drops in September 2024, will want to head over to Denny's to check out its new "Afterlife Menu.

Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Australian designer Alice McCall exclusively confirmed with Inside Retail that there will be a resurgence of her eponymous brand, reimagined in a high-end couture way soon. This month the Australian designer launched her second collection with fast-fashion Jugganaught Shein globally, after the incredible success of her first with the brand. McCall was also announced as a judge on the Shein RISE fashion design competition in Australia, which is part of the Shein X program, which incubates and you

Fashion

Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Tim Hortons has debuted its fall menu to help you start "savoring the cozy vibes.

Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Fast fashion retailer Shein found two cases of child labour at its suppliers last year, it said in its 2023 sustainability report, as it stepped up audits of manufacturers in China to assuage criticisms of its low-cost business model ahead of a planned flotation. Shein said in the report on Thursday it had suspended orders from the suppliers that had employed children under 16, sourcing from them again only after they had strengthened their processes, including checking workers’ identity d

Fast Fashion

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

After a strong second quarter, Zoom predicts a better financial forecast for the current quarter.

Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, the ability to adapt and scale across multiple marketplaces is paramount. CrescoData , an integrations provider with more than eight years of experience, is at the forefront of this transformation. Acquired by Pitney Bowes in November 2021, CrescoData has helped thousands of sellers globally expand into new social and online channels through seamless automation.

Merchant Services

Retail Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Cloud analytics firm Snowflake beat analysts' revenue estimates in the second quarter.

Retail Dive

AUGUST 22, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to blunt the potential of a November voter referendum that he says could undermine the new legislation.

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Management

Retail Gazette

AUGUST 22, 2024

There are certainly some dedicated Waitrose fans. Some avid shoppers even started queueing as early as 3:15am on Wednesday morning to catch a first glimpse of the upmarket grocer’s new look John Barnes store on Finchley Road. The north London supermarket, which has been closed for six weeks, is the second out of 150 that will receive a makeover as part of a £1bn investment, that will also see it open up to 100 new convenience shops.

Grocer

Retail Dive

AUGUST 22, 2024

Through an affiliate program, Shopify merchants now have access to thousands of creators to showcase their products.

Retail Gazette

AUGUST 22, 2024

JD Sports like-for-likes edged up 2.4% in its second quarter but said it was cautious on its outlook for the rest of the year as the global macro environment remains “volatile” The sales rise in the quarter to 3 August at marks and improvement on the 0.7% year-on-year decline in its first quarter. The business said the trading improvement was “driven primarily by the strength of our multi-brand operating model and softer comparatives with the previous year” Growth was strongest

Marketing

Retail Dive

AUGUST 22, 2024

Amazon in May made a similar move in offering Prime members a free annual Grubhub+ membership.

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