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Season’s Feastings Selfridges Reveal 2022 Christmas Windows

Retail Focus

Season’s Feastings invites customers to celebrate the power of food to bring us together this festive season. Launching across Selfridges’ four stores and on selfridges.com , Selfridges will offer customers serving suggestions for setting up, dressing up, gift giving and merrymaking, as we look forward to coming together with friends and family to enjoy cherished Christmas rituals.

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Trigo Raises $100 Million to Fuel Expansion of Cashier-Free Checkout Technology

Retail TouchPoints

Computer vision company Trigo has raised $100 million in a new equity financing round. The solution provider will use the funding to scale deployment of autonomous urban supermarkets across Europe and the U.S., enter new geographies and develop its store and inventory management software application suite, StoreOS. Trigo’s solution is designed to help supermarkets create a “digital twin” of the store using feeds from ceiling-mounted cameras and shelf sensors.

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Why this cybersecurity expert believes retailers should store less data

Inside Retail

It’s hard to imagine a retailer that isn’t reviewing its data security following the recent spree of cyberattacks on businesses in the Asia Pacific region, from Woolworths’ online marketplace MyDeal in Australia, to the online marketplace Carousell in Singapore. Many cybersecurity experts say these attacks could have been avoided if the businesses had been more vigilant, but they also caution that simply increasing data security measures isn’t enough to protect a company against cyberattacks in

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Blue Yonder Introduces Two Solutions to Assist With DC Digitalization

Retail TouchPoints

Blue Yonder has launched two solutions – Warehouse Execution System (WES) and Adaptive Fulfillment & Warehousing — designed to speed up digitalization in both warehousing and micro-fulfillment operations. The solutions help enable agile and scalable modern-day warehouse and micro-fulfillment operations with seamless, prescriptive workflows. WES is a holistic SaaS-based resource orchestration solution for warehouse staff, autonomous mobile robots and advanced automation.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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A mix of hustle and heart: the secret to Trinny London’s success

Inside Retail

Fast-growing British beauty brand Trinny London has come a long way since launching online five years ago. Founded by television presenter and fashion expert Trinny Woodall at her kitchen table in 2017, the brand is known for its multitasking makeup products, such as the Lip2Cheek range, which can be used as both lipstick and blush, and BFF Eye, an award-winning serum and concealer in one.

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Belk Continues C-Suite Refresh with Merchandising Chief Appointment

Retail TouchPoints

During a time of continued C-suite transition, department store retailer Belk has appointed MaryAnne Morin as its President and Chief Merchandising Officer. Morin joined Belk to fill the role vacated in June 2022 by former EVP and CMO Chris Kolbe. Kolbe left Belk after co-founding eco-conscious fashion and textile company HyperNatural. Morin will manage Belk’s merchandising, planning and private brands.

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Claire’s Wants to Meet ‘Gen Zalpha’ in the Metaverse

Retail TouchPoints

Claire’s S t ores has launched a new digital world called ShimmerVille in Roblox to connect with “Gen Zalpha” in the metaverse, marking the brand’s first major “investment in a phygital future.”. The concept was developed in partnership with interactive media and gaming company Wonder Works Studio , in which Claire’s also has made a financial investment. “Our entry into Roblox, a platform built on inclusivity and immersion, and our investment in Wonder Works Studio, signify our

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Female-led platform secures funding to build more inclusive workplaces

Inside Retail

Women-founded and led diversity platform, Work180 has secured $1.8 million in funding, including $300,000 of co-investment from LaunchVic’s Alice Anderson fund and impact investment firm Giant Leap. The funding will help to spur the growth of Work180’s new online platform to help employers build more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. This effort will go beyond its traditional focus on women representation in the workforce, with a wider equity focus on engaging, attracting, and retaini

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Abercrombie & Fitch, Walgreens Improve Product Pickup Experience with More and Faster Options

Retail TouchPoints

Abercrombie & Fitch and Walgreens are both continuing to enhance their last mile options with new initiatives — alternative pickup locations and guaranteed 30-minute pickup windows, respectively. Abercrombie’s new pickup locations will include select Walgreens stores, as well as FedEx and Office Depot locations, adding approximately 12,000 options nationwide.

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Mys Tyler’s Sarah Neill on the unglamorous side of entrepreneurship

Inside Retail

Entrepreneur Sarah Neill is the founder of Mys Tyler, an Australian app that makes it easy for consumers to find and follow stylists and influencers who share their body shape and size, so they can get personalised and inclusive fashion inspiration and advice. . Backed by Mirvac Ventures , which contributed to its $1 million seed funding round last year, Mys Tyler is making waves in the retail industry. .

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran

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The RealReal bans new Yeezy resale listings

Retail Wire

The RealReal, one of the largest resale websites in the world, said it will no longer accept new listings to sell Yeezy brand products. “The recent offensive comments that Kanye West made regarding the Jewish community are not only offensive, but go against absolutely everything that we stand for and believe in. As such, in response to these antisemitic messages and his actions, we are no longer accepting items associated with Kanye West or his brand, including Yeezy and Yeezy x Adidas,

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JB Hi-Fi posts strong quarterly growth, but year-on-year sales down

Inside Retail

Trans-Tasman electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi says it is “pleased” with its first-quarter performance as it built continuing sales momentum across the business. For the three months to September 30, sales growth compared with the June quarter was 14.6 per cent for JB Hi-Fi Australia, 12.3 per cent for The Good Guys and 27.7 per cent for New Zealand. However, when compared with the same quarter a year earlier, like-for-like sales were down 7.9 per cent in Australia, 6.4 per cent in New Zealand and 6

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Skechers has no interest in working with Ye

Retail Wire

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, was escorted out of Skechers’ corporate headquarters in California yesterday after he showed up without an invitation. The footwear brand said it is “is not considering and has no intention of working with West. We condemn his recent divisive remarks and do not tolerate antisemitism or any other form of hate speech.

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Mosaic Brands sales increase as shoppers return to stores

Inside Retail

Multi-brand fashion retailer Mosaic Brands says sales have increased 64 per cent since the start of this financial year driven by the rebound of in-store shopping. The group owns labels including Katies, Millers, Noni B, Rivers, Rockmans, Crossroads, Autograph, W Lane, EziBuy and Beme. In an ASX filing, the business reported in-store comparable sales for the first quarter were registered at 22 per cent, as sales momentum was unimpeded by the impact of Covid-related lockdowns.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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.

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State AGs ask Albertsons and Kroger to wait on $4B dividend payment

Retail Wire

The attorneys general of the District of Columbia and five states have sent a letter to Albertsons and Kroger asking the grocery giants to hold off paying a special $4 billion dividend to Albertsons shareholders. The attorneys general offices are conducting antitrust reviews of the proposed merger between the two companies.

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Walmart enhances digital shopping ahead of holidays

Retail Dive

The retailer is introducing updates like a virtual queue and expanded augmented reality to provide shoppers a faster, more personalized experience.

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FTC Exploring Rule to Crack Down on Deceptive and Fake Consumer Reviews

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The Federal Trade Commission published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on October 20 seeking public comment on a potential regulation aimed at curbing deceptive consumer reviews and endorsements. In its announcement , the FTC highlighted the prevalence of false and misleading reviews online and the harms they cause consumers and competitors.

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Over 70% of shoppers consider holiday financing as inflation bites: report

Retail Dive

Shoppers are looking to stretch their budgets by trying out installment payment plans and seeking discounts from retailers, a new Oracle report found.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.

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Meta Identifies 400+ Mobile Apps Designed to Steal Facebook Login Info

Small Biz Trends

Meta says it’s identified 400 malicious Android and iOS apps that try to steal Facebook login credentials. Meta Identifies 400+ Mobile Apps Designed to Steal Facebook Login Info. The malicious apps include photo editors and VPNs claiming to boost browsing speed or grant access to blocked content or websites. There are also mobile games, health and lifestyle apps, business or ad management apps, plus phone utilities such as flashlight enhancing apps.

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Destination XL brings on Blue Nile vet as chief digital, analytics officer

Retail Dive

The men’s apparel retailer has been building out its C-suite with seasoned retail veterans in recent months.

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What is Return Fraud and How to Prevent It

Small Biz Trends

When bad actors take advantage of return policies, return fraud is the result. It’s the act of defrauding businesses using its return process and it’s a problem in the retail industry. If you think fraudulent returns aren’t a problem, think again. American hospitality and retail sectors reported $33.9 billion worth of merchandise was affected in 2019.

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Claire’s targets ‘Gen Zalpha’ with Roblox virtual destination

Retail Dive

The virtual experience is an effort to secure its position with the microgeneration of consumers who came of age during the pandemic.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Thanksgiving Gifts for Clients, Co-workers, Employees, and Your Boss

Small Biz Trends

With the holidays approaching, most people have already started to think about seasonal gifts. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to give a gift to those in our lives for whom we are thankful. This can be our co-workers, employees, bosses, or clients. You may also think about a Thanksgiving gift for the hostess of your big dinner or Thanksgiving gifts for families and friends.

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Mattel girds itself for bumpy end to the year

Retail Dive

The toy maker trimmed its guidance on profitability this year, though it has benefited from price increases and cost cuts.

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10 PayPal Scams to Watch Out For

Small Biz Trends

Paypal is one of the leading payment providers and a valuable tool for accepting and receiving money. As a tool, Paypal is incredibly versatile and can be used for both personal and professional reasons. However, the popularity of Paypal also means that scammers tend to use it as an opportunity. To keep your Paypal account safe, we’re covering some of the more notorious Paypal scams you should be keeping on the lookout for.

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U.S. economy grew 2.6 percent in third quarter

Retail Wire

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6 percent annual rate in the third quarter fueled by exports and increase consumer and business spending. The performance surpassed the expectations of economists, who expected a 2.3 percent gain.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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12 Best eBay Listing Tools

Small Biz Trends

Whether you’re a first-time eBay seller or an experienced pro, you’ll want to make use of the best eBay listing software to streamline and automate your listing process. From creating templates to tracking inventory and automatically relisting items, these 12 tools will help you create professional eBay listings and sell more items on eBay.

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Higher menu prices help McD’s boost 3Q earnings

Retail Wire

McDonald’s reported a six percent gain in same-store sales during the third quarter after raising menu prices in the eight to nine percent range. The fast food giant credits its Camp McDonald’s promotion that featured deals, merchandise and streaming concerts with driving increased traffic during the quarter.

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Skechers escorts Ye from corporate HQ in Los Angeles after he shows up uninvited

Retail Dive

The footwear brand made clear it has no intention of working with the fashion designer and condemned his recent “divisive remarks.

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Sweet and salty strategy works for Hershey

Retail Wire

Hershey has focused its attention on the U.S. market and reduced its focus overseas to grow company sales and profits. The consumer packaged goods has also expanded beyond its confectionery business to acquire brands — SkinnyPop, Pirate’s Booty and Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels — and capture a greater share of American’s snacking dollars.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.