Fri.Jan 31, 2025

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In-Store Retail Media Flexes to Move Beyond Digital Screens

Retail TouchPoints

At their very core, brick-and-mortar stores are meant to be the physical manifestation of a brand a distillation of its promise and the experience it aims to create for shoppers and associates alike. Now, as new marketing and advertising formats venture further into the store, store teams must work more thoughtfully to ensure these touch points are intentionally integrated into their designs.

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Shania Twain Unveiled as Coffee Mate’s New ‘Foam Diva’ in Time for the Super Bowl

Retail Wire

Shania Twain is the company's "spokes-voice.

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Costco Raising Non-Union Workers’ Pay as Teamsters Strike Looms

Retail TouchPoints

Costco has raised the salary for most store employees to $30 per hour, according to reporting by Bloomberg and other media outlets. The pay raises, which will take effect in March, apply to the warehouse club retailers non-union locations. The company will add $1 per hour at the top end of its pay scale to reach $30 , and $0.50 per hour at the bottom, raising these wages to $20 per hour.

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Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg Says ‘It Sucks’ That Internal Information Is Leaked by Employees

Retail Wire

In a leaked memo, it was revealed that Meta Founder Mark Zuckerberg will fire staff for leaking company info.

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Protect Your Businesss Online Reputation with These Expert Tips

In today's digital world, your online reputation can make or break your business. Protecting it requires proactive strategies, from monitoring customer reviews and social media mentions to responding professionally and showcasing positive feedback. This guide will help you establish a strong online presence, address negative comments effectively, and leverage SEO to highlight your best qualities.

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Reducing Plastic Usage Requires Coordinated, Holistic Efforts

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers face a growing list of competing priorities when making decisions on their packaging, and sustainability continues to climb up the ranks. Regulatory developments are nudging businesses away from plastic packaging and toward paper, but this plastic is bad, paper is good narrative does a disservice to our complex landscape of environmental issues.

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US Reportedly Investigating Use of Restricted AI Chips by China’s DeepSeek

Retail Wire

DeepSeek AI's explosive launch in the U.S. has caught the attention of big tech firms and the government.

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Paris Baguette Joins the Valentine’s Day Craze. Here’s What It’s Offering Customers

Retail Wire

Paris Baguette is also in the Valentine's mood.

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Tractor Supply Plans 100 New Stores Plus Additional DC in 2025

Retail TouchPoints

Tractor Supply will open 90 new namesake stores and a total of 10 new Petsense by Tractor Supply Stores this year, along with the addition of the rural-oriented retailers 11 th distribution center (DC). Tractor Supply currently operates more than 2,500 stores, and in December 2024 the retailer revealed its long-term goal of eventually operating 3,200 locations.

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Why the Visual Merchandising and Display Show Is a Must-Attend Event in April

Retail Focus

The Visual Merchandising and Display Show returns to London on 9th and 10th April 2025 , offering a two-day showcase of the latest innovations, trends, and solutions for retail professionals. Taking place at the Business Design Centre , just two minutes from Angel station and well-connected to major transport hubs, this highly anticipated event combines accessibility, education, and inspirationall with free entry.

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Transformation drives Levi’s double-digit revenue growth in fourth quarter 

Inside Retail

Levi Strauss & Co has posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter, which management attributed to the companys transformation strategy. The companys net revenues for the quarter ended December 31 were $1.8 billion, up 12 per cent on a reported basis and 8 per cent on an organic basis. It previously reported flat revenue growth in the third quarter.

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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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US Inflation Heats Up Again, and Threatened Tariffs Could Make It Worse

Retail Wire

Inflation continues to be a persistent issue plaguing the U.S. economy.

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Exclusive: Poundland MD Austin Cooke exits

Retail Gazette

Poundlands managing director Austin Cooke has left the discount chain less than two weeks after ex-boss Barry Williams returned to the helm, Retail Gazette has learnt. Cooke, who stepped down this week, took over from Williams in September 2023 when he moved across to manage the retailers parent company Pepco’s operations in Europe. Williams is currently overseeing a “comprehensive assessment” of Poundland and its sister chain Dealz in the Republic of Ireland.

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Apple Reports Q1 2025 Earnings and Lower-Than-Expected iPhone Sales

Retail Wire

While iPhone sales did increase, analysts were looking for better results from Apple.

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Angel® Redefines the Vaping Market with the Launch of Angel 20K

Retail Focus

Angel, a British brand, proudly introduces the Angel 20K, a market-shifting reusable and rechargeable vaping device offering up to 20,000 puffs with 2 x 12ml pre-filled pods, all at an incredible 11.99 RRP. With the Angel 20K, vapers can now save up to 70% compared to traditional 2400-puff devices, enjoying superior flavour and unmatched convenience.

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5 Tips to Build a Strong Web Presence for Your Small Business

Creating a solid web presence is crucial for small business success in today's digital world. This blog covers five essential tips to help you build and strengthen your online presence. Learn how to create a professional website, optimize it for search engines, and leverage social media to engage with your audience. We'll also guide you on the importance of local listings and how to maintain a consistent brand across all platforms.

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Walmart Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery Is Now Available Across the United States

Retail Wire

Walmart's dame-day pharmacy delivery is now available in 49 states in the U.S.

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Harnessing AI to Simplify Cloud Configuration Drift Detection

Cisco Retail

Explore how AI-driven solutions can proactively identify configuration drifts, enhance cloud security, and ensure compliance efficiently.

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Costco Increases Pay to Over $30 Per Hour for Most Workers

Retail Wire

Costco is increasing most workers pay to $30 per hour.

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Evaluating Security Risk in DeepSeek and Other Frontier Reasoning Models

Cisco Retail

The performance of DeepSeek models has made a clear impact, but are these models safe and secure? We use algorithmic AI vulnerability testing to find out.

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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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Dave & Buster’s Launches ‘Date Night Duo’ Deal in Time for Valentine’s Day

Retail Wire

Dave & Buster's has an affordable, fun date night deal for Valentine's Day.

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UPS to cut Amazon volume by more than 50%

Retail Dive

The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.

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M&S takes aim at family shoppers with expanded value food range

Retail Gazette

Marks & Spencer is intensifying its value-focused offering, targeting family shoppers by expanding its Bigger Pack, Better Value range. The range , which M&S is increasing to over 90 products, is tailored specifically to meet the needs of familiesa segment where the retailer has experienced notable growth. New lines include Select Farms Mixed Peppers (750g) for 2.50, Large Mozzarella & Tomato Pizza (465g) for 3.75, and two Garlic Baguettes (420g) for 2.25.

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What retailers can expect in 2025

Retail Dive

As a new year kicks off, the industry is up against challenges concerning tariffs, DEI policies and crime.

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Boost Your Website Traffic with These Proven Strategies

Driving traffic to your website is key to growing your business online. In this blog, we explore proven strategies to attract more visitors and boost engagement. Learn how to optimize your site for search engines, leverage social media, and create compelling content that resonates with your audience. We’ll also cover the importance of email marketing, online advertising, and analyzing your traffic to refine your approach.

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M&S lowers prices across kidswear range

Retail Gazette

M&S has cut the price of its childrens clothes as it looks to gain ground in the kidswear market. The high street giant has slashed its prices by up to 20% on more than 100 products from its everyday essentials range. Customers will now be able to purchase a 10 hoodie for very young children and 13 tracksuit bottoms for kids between six and 16. Related Story M&S promotes social media boss 24/01/2025 x 2:11 PM M&S kidswear director Alexandra Dimitriu said: Customers are looking for t

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Bookshop.org now allows indie bookstores to sell e-books

Retail Dive

The new e-book platform allows independent booksellers to go up against Amazon’s Kindle apps.

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Supercharge Your Network with Power and Cooling: An Innovation Blueprint

Cisco Retail

Recently formed Engineering Alliances program to introduce validated solutions across four breakthrough customer-ready use cases at Cisco Live EMEA.

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Deckers to phase out Koolaburra

Retail Dive

The move comes as higher-priced Ugg gains strength, notching $2.2 billion in net sales in the last fiscal year and $1.2 billion in this year’s Q3 alone.

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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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Revolutionizing Cybersecurity: Insights from Kevin Brew at RCSI

Cisco Retail

Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October reminded us of the importance of continuous learning and staying updated with the latest security practices. As we move forward, it’s essential to continue emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and celebrating stories of excellence.

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Co-op launches its newest store in East Benton, North Tyneside

A1 Retail

Co-op launches its newest convenience store today (Friday 31st January) in East Benton, North Tyneside. The new East Benton store is located in Moor Drive on a new residential development, and comes afterCo-op announced plans earlier this month to accelerate convenience growth, with ambitions to open up to 75 new stores this year, consisting of both Co-op estate stores and Franchise stores.

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How FMCG Image Recognition Supports Sustainability Goals

365 Retail

In todays rapidly evolving consumer landscape, sustainability is no longer a luxuryits an imperative. Fast-moving consumer Goods (FMCG) companies face growing pressure to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining profitability. One technological advancement transforming this effort is image recognition FMCG technology. By leveraging image recognition, companies can minimize waste, optimize supply chains, and ensure eco-friendly product placements, aligning their operations with sustain

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The Weekly Closeout: Lush hurls bath bombs in DEI fight, Athleta expands athlete roster

Retail Dive

The beauty brand made a statement with its bestsellers, while the activewear company welcomed two WNBA athletes to its Power of She Collective.

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The Evolving Retailer's 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