Retail Focus
OCTOBER 23, 2024
If you’ve bought a home using the Help to Buy scheme, at some point, you’ll need to consider how to repay the equity loan. Whether you’re approaching the end of your interest-free period or planning a move, understanding the repayment process is crucial. The good news is that there are several ways to repay the loan, each with its own considerations.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Generative AI and machine learning is nothing new to Amazon.The e-commerce giant has been leveraging technology to personalise its customers’ shopping experience for decades now. However, as the rest of the retail industry is slowly catching up and incorporating Generative AI and machine learning into their online stores, Amazon is taking another leap forward and looking to further personalise recommendations, descriptions, and assistance in its store.
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Wayfair has introduced Wayfair Rewards , a loyalty program with a $29 annual subscription price. Benefits include 5% back in rewards across Wayfair and its specialty and luxury brands, AllModern, Birch Land, Joss & Main and Perigold , as well as free shipping regardless of order size; both of these features are subject to some restrictions. Additional benefits include exclusive member-only sales with steep discounts on products across all categories, including national brands; early access t
365 Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Represent , one of Britain’s fastest-growing fashion brands, is set to open its first-ever UK store this Saturday, 26th October, following a period of significant expansion. The luxury menswear brand, founded by brothers George and Michael Heaton in 2011, is on track to achieve a record £100M turnover by the end of 2024, with projections to reach £250M by 2028.
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
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In the world of retail, staying ahead means embracing innovations that transform shopping and commerce into an experience that’s faster, smarter and more satisfying for customers. One technology that helps retailers achieve this is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). RFID uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects, offering retailers precise control over inventory and enabling real-time data analytics to enhance operational efficiency.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
China’s largest shopping event is underway but most merchants and retail analysts expect flat or at best, tepid sales growth, noting consumers are still very much dispirited by the country’s economic woes. The Singles Day shopping extravaganza , which began last week, has morphed from an Alibaba event aimed at persuading single people to pamper themselves to a weeks-long festival that peaks on November 11 across all of China’s major e-commerce platforms as well as in bricks-an
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
New Zealand sustainable brand Nature Baby has launched Worn Again, an effort aimed at keeping baby garments in circulation for longer. Customers can return their pre-loved Nature Baby garments to the store in exchange for a credit towards their future purchase. In turn, Nature Baby will resell these items at a lower price. “This project has been in the works for years now.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 23, 2024
While it started with the COVID ecommerce rush, rising operational costs and ongoing margin constraints are continuing to drive brands and retailers toward online marketplaces, otherwise known as third-party commerce (3P commerce). The benefits of having access to a near-limitless supply of unowned inventory (on the retailer side) and having access to other brands’ and retailers’ sales channels (on the brand side), has been compelling to put it mildly.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Poundland is feeling pretty chipper after its new Perks rewards app became the top free app on the Apple App Store and Google Play in the 24 hours after its launch last week. The discount chain became the latest retailer to roll out a loyalty scheme , offering customers up to 100 exclusive member deals, the chance to collect points on their purchases in exchange for vouchers, and earn extra prizes through a ‘spin to win’ wheel.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Nearly 75% of consumers say the way they shop in stores has changed significantly over the past three years, according to Retail Systems Research (RSR). While being able to physically investigate a product in context is a clear value prop of the brick-and-mortar experience, consumers increasingly see stores as destinations for high-quality service, immersive experiences and activations, and even digital order fulfillment.
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.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Emporium Melbourne shopping centre has welcomed a slew of high-profile retailers in the past month. Despite the economic downturn, the centre’s success is rooted in its ‘carefully curated’ leasing strategy. By catering to the evolving needs of consumers, and using data to drive these decisions, Emporium Melbourne has maintained its strong mix of fashion tenants while growing its premium dining, automotive, entertainment and co-working offerings.
365 Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Alo Yoga , the luxury activewear brand favoured by celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Kendall Jenner, is set to further expand its presence in London with new store openings on Brompton Road and Covent Garden. Known for its stylish and versatile activewear, Alo Yoga is rapidly becoming a key player in London’s high-end retail scene. Founded in Los Angeles in 2007, Alo Yoga offers a curated selection of premium activewear and loungewear, designed to seamlessly transition from studio to street.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Super Retail Group ‘s sales increased in the first 16 weeks of the fiscal year, with Macpac having the highest growth among all the company’s brands. The group’s like-for-like sales jumped 2 per cent as Macpac climbed 4 per cent and BCF rose 3 per cent. Supercheap Auto grew 2 per cent and Rebel had the least growth of 1 per cent. “Macpac has delivered growth in insulation, rainwear and packs while challenging trading conditions in New Zealand have driven sales compression
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 23, 2024
British heritage brand Denby Pottery has launched direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce capabilities into 29 European markets, in partnership with ESW , ending years of post-Brexit trading challenges. Denby Pottery prides itself on the strength and craftsmanship of its stoneware, which it has made on-site in Derbyshire, England, for more than 200 years.
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
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Represent, one of Britain’s fastest growing fashion brands, is opening the doors to its first ever UK store this Saturday (26th October), following a period of mass growth. The luxury menswear brand is on track for a record £100M turnover by the end of 2024, and £250M turnover by 2028.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Adairs witnessed higher group sales in the first 16 weeks on the back of better performances of its Adairs and Mocka brands. The group’s sales grew 4.8 per cent as Adairs rose 8.6 per cent and Mocka climbed 0.4 per cent. However, Focus on Furniture dipped 3.7 per cent as store traffic levels declined, further impacted by the planned temporary closure of two stores for refurbishment.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 23, 2024
n 2024, the e-commerce industry is constantly evolving, providing the audience with a unique shopping experience that can surely reshape the future of traditional markets, embracing technology as a core concept for personalisation, and promoting new values that can help businesses gain competitive advantage. E-commerce is not just about selling and buying on digital platforms, but it’s an experience that serves the needs of a broad audience who seeks innovation in the ever-evolving tech wo
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
California-headquartered Aloha Collection has named Myer’s former GM of e-commerce, Lynna Barnard, its new CEO. Barnard, who has over 20 years of retail expertise in Australia, formerly led Dan Murphy’s, the Billabong Group and Best & Less. Barnard contributed to the transformation of Myer’s online strategy, which led to the “record-breaking Cyber Week sales” last year. “In this time of shifting market dynamics and rapidly evolving digital landscape, Lynna’s fresh i
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
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! L’OR, an innovator in the coffee industry and a leading premium brand from JDE Peet’s, is answering the growing demand for premium coffee shop experiences in the home with the launch of L’OR Coffee Beans. Available in grocery retail for the first time, the range includes three expertly crafted blends: Classique, Forza and Onyx all within a convenient 200
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Kering saw significantly lower sales in the third quarter, with Gucci posting the largest decline due to challenging market conditions in Asia Pacific. Kering’s sales fell 15 per cent to €3.79 billion (US$4.1 million) as Gucci plunged 26 per cent to €1.6 billion. Yves Saint Lauren dipped 13 per cent to €670 million while Bottega Veneta grew 4 per cent to €397 million.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail Times is excited to announce our partnership with The World’s Happiest Workplaces, powered by WorkL! WorkL is dedicated to creating happier workplaces, and as the official Industry Partners for Retail, we’re joining forces to promote healthier, happier, and more fulfilling work environments for all.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Home sales in September fell 3.5% compared to the same period last year.
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Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Mike Ashley has demanded that fashion brand Boohoo, in which he owns a 27%, appoint him as its new chief executive in an open letter to its board. Frasers Group, which Ashley controls, said it was requisitioning a general meeting of Boohoo to hire the retail tycoon as a director and CEO of the company, as well as Kroll Advisory managing director Mike Lennon as a director, to take effect without delay.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Consumers should make sure their Honda is not included in this recall.
Retail Customer Experience
OCTOBER 23, 2024
While digital technology has arguably driven shoppers away from physical stores, it also holds the key to bringing them back. By integrating digital elements into small format spaces, retailers can recreate the online shopping experiences customers crave.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Walmart will soon offer bundled deliveries of perscriptions and everyday purchases.
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Retail Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The lenders, which include Stonehill Capital Management Partners and Alden Global Capital, are offering $63.8 million in debt relief and about $23.5 million in cash.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Cracker Barrel unveiled a lineup of seasonally inspired menu items to its traditional menu offerings.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Matthew Shay said companies averted disruptions related to the East and Gulf Coast port strike by moving goods early.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) has announced preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending September 29, 2024, revealing significant declines in customer traffic and sales.
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