Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Retail sales dropped unexpectedly last month with figures returning to “lockdown” levels as shoppers delay their Christmas spending amid ongoing inflationary pressures. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show sales volumes slipped 0.3% in October following a fall of 1.1% in September. Online retailing was the only sub-sector to report growth, with volumes edging up 0.8% in October following a fall of 2.4% in September.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Skechers USA Inc said it will “vigorously defend” the “baseless” patent lawsuit filed by Nike earlier this month. Nike previously claimed that several sneaker models of Skechers and New Balance misuse its patented Flyknit technology , which uses “high-strength fibres to create lightweight uppers with targeted areas of support, stretch and breathability”.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Frasers Group has opened the doors to its new ‘revolutionary’ stores for both Sports Direct and Flannels at Gateshead’s Metrocentre. The retail group has transformed the former Debenhams unit into new homes for its luxury and sports retailers, alongside a new flagship space for its Everlast Gym. The 50,000sq ft Flannels flagship on the ground floor boasts an expansive new luxury fashion collection from brands including Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford and Vivienne Westwood, as well as

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Unionized store workers this week filed 80 unfair labor practice charges against the outdoor retailer, alleging bad faith bargaining and retaliation.

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Speaker: Joe Cicman - Principal Analyst at Forrester, and Jason Cottrell - CEO & Founder at Orium

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Cult Chinese retailer Miniso is currently embarking on an ambitious brick-and-mortar expansion in the UK. The retailer, which has over 5,800 stores in more than 100 countries, may have gone under the radar so far in the UK as it quietly opened more than 20 stores, however, its latest opening on Oxford Street should bring more attention. The lifestyle retailer, which takes inspiration from Japanese culture with Hello Kitty’s aplenty in its stores, is not stopping there.

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Cisco Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Co-authored by Rodney Clark , SVP of Partnerships and Small & Medium Business Thank you to all of our Partners who joined us digitally or traveled to Miami Beach for Cisco Partner Summit 2023.

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Shopping Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mansfield, Texas — Five restaurants have signed new leases at The Shops at Broad, a retail center located in Mansfield. Portillo’s, Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Boomer Jack’s Grill and Chuy’s… The post Five Restaurants to Join The Shops at Broad in Texas appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

When customers place ecommerce orders, the last thing they want is an unhappy surprise. Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. The letdown customers experience when their orders don’t arrive on time, or at all, results in uncertainty and distrust that’s difficult — if not impossible — to remedy.

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Shopping Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jericho, N.Y. — Kimco Realty has signed leases totaling 50,133 square feet with 15 new tenants at 12 of its shopping centers located throughout the Bay Area in California. Round Table Pizza… The post Kimco Signs Leases Totaling 50,133 Square Feet at Shopping Centers in California Bay Area appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop is excited to announce the winners of its annual Love Perfume Awards, a celebration of fragrances voted for by staff and members of the public across the UK to discover their favourite scents of 2023.

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Shopping Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

McDonough, Ga. — Franklin Street has arranged the sale of Kelleytown Village, a 66,387-square-foot shopping center located at 3500 Highway 155 North in McDonough, roughly 30 miles southeast of Atlanta. Publix… The post Franklin Street Arranges Sale of 66,387-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The holiday season is an opportunity for retailers to make a lasting impression on customers, which can translate into long-term loyalty and increased business throughout the year.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The footwear retailer, which has seen sales fall for three consecutive quarters, will become an official league marketing partner in the U.S.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Walgreens has decided to close most of its stores on Thanksgiving Day this year for the first time in the company's history.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

No, they won’t arrive on your doorstep in a giant box cushioned by packing peanuts, but Amazon customers in the U.S. will be able to purchase Hyundai cars online next year. Customers will be able to shop for available vehicles in their area based on preferences including model, trim, color and features, check out online and then either pick up their car at a local dealership or have it delivered to their home.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.

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Shopify

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Retail branding experts give you the scoop on how to craft an effective brand story that resonates with customers and makes them loyal for life.

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LS Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

©iStock/jacoblund Smaller technology companies are Europe’s “hidden champions” that need to be connected to develop alternative solutions to the big tech companies, Secretary General of the European DIGITAL SME Alliance Sebastiano Toffaletti told Euractiv. For Toffaletti, there is a misconception that everything is owned and invented by Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and other Big Tech companies.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Home Depot has one major advantage over competing retailers that keep much of their inventory in back rooms, where it’s invisible to customers and associates alike. With its high store ceilings, the retailer can store many items in shelving way above the sales floor, ready to be taken down and put on reachable shelves. The problem, of course, is that storing items so high up means it’s nearly impossible to read their labels, barcodes or QR codes, making it difficult to know not just what’s u

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The decision comes during a year when the e-commerce giant has eliminated tens of thousands of roles.

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Cisco Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

For professionals of many sectors, fall is the season for a marathon of conferences, panels, webinars and events.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

But Athleta's promise as a growth engine seems further away as both sales and comps plunged nearly 20%.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By taking extra steps against fraud, the holiday can be free of headaches for shoppers.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The HolidAI Gift Finder experience will roll out at two properties — one in New York and another in California — this season.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Halfords is among the businesses circling stricken online bike retailer Wiggle, which fell into administration late last month. Sky News reported that the retailer had put forward a bid to snap up Wiggle, joining Evans Cycles-owner Frasers Group in the race. Next is also understood to have been weighing up a bid, although a spokesman for the company denied on Thursday that it was interested.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These are the best and worst fast-food chains ranked by consumers.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 0.3% in October 2023, following a fall of 1.1% in September 2023 (revised from a fall of 0.9%), according to the Office for National Statistis (ONS). Looking broader, sales volumes fell by 1.1% in the three months to October 2023 when compared with the previous three […] If you want more informat

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Retail Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5. Rewards.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In her new monthly column, broadcaster and consumer expert, Kate Hardcastle MBE – also know as The Customer Whisperer – highlights the retailers making moves to really help shoppers – and those that need to go back to the drawing board. Customer yeh: Club Pret – more coffee anyone? With a subscription that seems to keep the customer satisfied, Pret has managed to adjust the price of its offer – but ensure that the benefits keep coming.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The hair care brand snagged capital from Stride Consumer Partners, with its three co-founders retaining a majority stake.

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