Fri.Dec 06, 2024

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How Carter’s is Evolving with the Needs of Gen Z Parents

Retail TouchPoints

More than two-thirds ( 67% ) of American adults with an income of $100,000 or more are parents, representing a lot of spending power. And now, as a whole new demographic ( Gen Z ) ventures further into parenthood, brands and retailers need to adapt their strategies to reflect this cohorts behaviors, priorities and even beliefs. That is why Carters, the baby and childrens retailer behind Carters, OshKosh BGosh, Little Planet and Skip Hop , recently implemented a fresh direction and approach that

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Walmart CEO Says Grocery Prices Will Continue To Rise in 2025 Despite Wishes for Customer Relief

Retail Wire

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says consumers should expect higher prices in 2025.

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Retail Media Networks: Unwrapping Benefits for Retailers, Shoppers and Brands this Holiday Season (and Beyond)

Retail TouchPoints

The holiday season is undoubtedly one of the most competitive times for retailers and brands vying for shoppers attention and share of wallet. This year promises to be no exception, with the average American shopper projected to spend $902 USD on gifts, food, and other seasonal items, making it potentially one of the busiest and most profitable holiday shopping seasons on record.

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Taco Bell Announces Drive-Thru Photo Booths. Here’s Where To Find Them

Retail Wire

Taco Bell has a new promotion for fans.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Toys ‘R’ Us Developing Reality Competition TV Series with Fox

Retail TouchPoints

Toys R Us Studios is partnering with Fox Alternative Entertainment to develop a reality competition show, Toys R Us Family Faceoff , that will feature families competing inside a larger than life toy store and interacting with a range of nostalgic and popular toys and games. The retailer is partnering with Known Originals and the unscripted production arm of Fox Entertainment Studios , according to reporting in Deadline that was confirmed by Toys R Us brand owner WHP Global on LinkedIn.

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Walmart Announces New Holiday Meal for Less Than $5 Per Person

Retail Wire

Walmart is trying to spread holiday cheer and discounts.

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Tupperware Brand Name Acquired by Party Products LLC

Retail Wire

Party Products LLC has acquired the global rights to the Tupperware name.

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The Role of Email Marketing in Creating a Seamless Retail Customer Experience

Retail Focus

In todays fast-paced retail environment, customers expect more than just quality productsthey demand exceptional experiences that are personalized, convenient, and consistent across all touchpoints. Email marketing has become a cornerstone of delivering this seamless retail customer experience, acting as a direct and personalized communication channel between brands and their customers.

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Lululemon’s net income soars 41.5 per cent in third quarter

Inside Retail

Lululemon Athletica’s net income increased in the fiscal third quarter, thanks to higher revenue amid the opening of new stores. The athletic wear brand’s net income soared 41.5 per cent year-on-year to US$351.9 million as revenue jumped 8.7 per cent to $2.4 billion. “With the majority of the fourth quarter still in front of us, we are focused on deepening engagement with our guests and bringing new consumers into the brand,” said Meghan Frank, Lululemon CFO. “We ar

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Honda Recalls Over 205,000 SUVs: How To Find Out if Your Car Is Affected

Retail Wire

Honda will fix the affected automobiles free of charge for customers.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Frasers Group eyes bid for Norwegian sports giant

Retail Gazette

Frasers Group is planning to submit a takeover offer for Norwegian sporting goods chain XXL Sport & Villmark as it eyes further international expansion. The Sports Direct owner , which is the chain’s second largest shareholder, holding a 25.8% stake, will offer 10 kroner for every share of equity that it does not own, valuing the retailer at around 17.45m.

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GameStop Stock Soars After Roaring Kitty Post, But Soon Fizzles: Will Meme Stock Deliver on Earnings?

Retail Wire

GameStop saw a viral surge from a recent post, but will it last?

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Quiz hires advisors as it runs out of cash

Retail Gazette

Quiz has launched a review of its financing and strategic options as it warned it could run out of cash in the new year following poor trading. The fashion retailer said it was working with advisors as it anticipated that additional funding will be required by the business during the first quarter of 2025. Quiz reported that the business experienced a marked decline in traffic both online and in-store during November, which resulted in sales for the four months to 30 November to drop 5.7% to 24.

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Google’s Waymo To Expand to Miami as Attacks on Robotaxis Persist

Retail Wire

Waymo is making a big move into Miami.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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87% of Gen Z Business Owners and Key Decision Makers Choose Coffee Brands that Prioritise Eco-Friendly Practices

Retail Focus

Nespresso Professional, a leading provider of premium coffee solutions for businesses, has published new research into the factors influencing business choices when purchasing coffee. Despite a challenging economic climate and concerns over the cost of doing business, the 2,000 business leaders surveyed are still prioritising sustainability when buying coffee.

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CFPB Takes Comerica Bank to Court for Neglecting Disabled and Older Americans

Retail Wire

Comerica Bank allegedly charged illegal fees and hung up on customers.

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True Fit selected by Shopify as the first Shopify Plus Certified App for fit and sizing 

365 Retail

True Fit , the leading AI-driven solution that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced its certification as a Shopify Plus Certified App Partner, helping fashion retailers selling on Shopify leverage AI-size and -fit recommendations to power conversions, improve customer lifetime value (CLV) and reduce returns. As a hallmark of innovation and proven performance, True Fit is the first – and only – size and fit app to be certified on the Shopify Plus Cert

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Lululemon Reports Increased Q3 Revenue After Clothing Lineup Revamp

Retail Wire

Lululemon saw significant growth internationally but faltered in North America.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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MuseLAB "abandons all notions of the expected" in Mumbai bathware showroom

Dezeen

Mumbai studio MuseLAB has used bulbous mint-green displays and berry-red accents across the interiors of bathware showroom Sorbet. Located in an upscale Mumbai neighbourhood, the 241-square-metre space is the flagship store of local bathroom brand Aquant. MuseLAB has designed a bathware showroom in Mumbai MuseLAB co-founders Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani sought to create an interior that diverges wildly from traditional bathware showrooms.

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Boeing Plea Deal Over Fatal 737 Crashes Rejected by Presiding Judge

Retail Wire

Boeing is facing legal trouble.

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The UK is set for pre-loved party season as more than a quarter of adults plan to buy second-hand outfits over Christmas and New Year

A1 Retail

Oxfam is calling for an end to throwaway festive fashion as nearly 30 percent of adults admit new party purchases were only worn once More than one in four adults (27 percent) attending a festive event this year are planning to buy pre-loved party outfits, a new Oxfam survey has found, as the charity calls for people to swap their throwaway festive fashion habits and shop second-hand.

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JLL Brokers Sale of 24,188-Square-Foot Retail Center in Fulshear, Texas

Shopping Center

Fulshear, Texas JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of Shops at Cross Creek, a 24,188-square-foot retail center located in Fulshear. Phillips Edison & Co. acquired the property from Rycore… The post JLL Brokers Sale of 24,188-Square-Foot Retail Center in Fulshear, Texas appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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New Contentsquare Foundation report shows that only 7 percent of websites score highly for digital accessibility

A1 Retail

Barometer highlights continued disparity between public and private sectors, exposes accountability gap The Contentsquare Foundation, an organisation that champions digital accessibility, driving progress through education, advocacy, and support for research has released its second Digital Accessibility Barometer. The report provides a snapshot of the current state of digital accessibility compliance in six countries.

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Helle Mardahl opens candy-coloured glassware store in former home of Danish royal jeweller

Dezeen

Designer Helle Mardahl has combined her signature approach to colour with traditional architectural elements for the interior of her Copenhagen flagship store. Located within a historic building in Frederiksstaden, which once housed a royal jeweller, the space was restored and transformed to complement the sugary hues of Helle Mardahl Studio 's glassware.

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Afrikana to open new location at London Designer Outlet

A1 Retail

Afrikana, the fast-growing dining destination known for its vibrant menu and exciting dining experience, has signed a 15-year lease to open a new restaurant at London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley. Spanning 2,688 sq ft, the new location will bring fresh, bold flavours to the heart of Wembley Park. Founded in 2018, Afrikana has become a favourite across the UK, offering a diverse menu of globally inspired, home-cooked dishes.

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London Made Me Pop-Up Shop Opens at Battersea Power Station

365 Retail

Londons emerging designers and makers have unveiled a pop-up shop at Battersea Power Station, supported by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Open throughout December in Turbine Hall A, the London Made Me shop showcases limited-edition art, jewellery, homeware, clothing, ceramics, and more, just in time for the festive season. This initiative brings together creatives from the Mayors Creative Enterprise Zones, designed to support under-represented artists and entrepreneurs with affordable workspac

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Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity

In a digital-first world, website security is non-negotiable. This comprehensive guide explores the critical importance of securing your site against hackers and vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and malware. Discover tools like SiteLock for threat monitoring and CodeGuard for seamless backups, ensuring robust protection for your data and operations.

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Victoria Leeds celebrates record footfall figures and two new openings

A1 Retail

Victoria Leeds,owned and operated by Redical, is ending the year on a high following its strongest ever footfall figures at Victoria Gate and two new store openings across the destination. Celebrating what is expected to be the most successful year for footfall in its eight-year history, Victoria Gate is up 15 percent compared to the centres previously busiest footfall year of 2019.

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Primark Expands International Footprint with Four New Store Openings

365 Retail

Primark has reached a significant milestone in its global expansion, opening four new stores across four countries in a single day. The new locationsGlasgow, Scotland; Tours, France; Madrid, Spain; and Queens, New Yorkrepresent a combined investment of 37 million and add 130,000 sq. ft. to Primarks retail footprint. These openings also bring 580 new jobs, underscoring the brand’s role in boosting local economies.

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Mike Ashley’s former-right-hand man Dave Forsey makes surprise return to Frasers

Retail Gazette

Former Sports Direct CEO Dave Forsey is making an unexpected return to Frasers Group to spearhead its international expansion efforts. Retail Week reports that Forsey, known for being Mike Ashleys right-hand man, will take on the role of general manager for the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) regions. The role will see him based in Malaysia, with regular trips to the retail giant’s London office for two weeks every two months.

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Majestic toasts partnership with Club Soda to serve surging demand for low and no-alcohol options

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Majestic, the UKs largest specialist wine retailer, has joined forces with Club Soda, the global experts in low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks, to drive product innovation and meet rapidly growing customer demand in the category.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.