Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2025

Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese-headquartered operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, has reportedly signed a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) with Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, allowing both companies to address antitrust concerns related to Couche-Tards proposed acquisition of the retail conglomerate. In a post-earnings call last week, however, Couche-Tard CEO Alex Miller clarified that no NDA was signed regarding the stores that the companies might nee

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Retail Wire

MARCH 23, 2025

As spring break 2025 approaches and U.S. travel rebounds, Puerto Vallartas dining scene is ready to welcome tourists and few spots capture the coastal magic quite like The Blue Shrimp.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2025

The retail-based Homefresh Experience business has launched its distinctive cooking concept into the franchise market. Homefresh Experience brings some theatre to a retail environment with its multi-revenue business offering cooking lessons and freshly cooked ready meals. Experience retailer and entrepreneur Stephen Curtis established the business in 2018 in Adelaide, offering kids and adult cooking classes.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 23, 2025

Walmart is expanding its footprint once again — this time at the pump.

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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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Retail Smart Guys

MARCH 23, 2025

Ever wonder why some retail stores attract more customers while others struggle? The secret lies in understanding what customers truly want and delivering it consistently. Here are five key factors that keep shoppers coming back: 1 Fresh & Exciting Merchandise Customers love discovering new products. Stores that refresh their inventory regularly create excitement and encourage repeat visits.

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Retail Times

MARCH 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research has found almost half of Gen Z Brits say they miss their lockdown life five years on from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study revealed 47% of Gen Z respondents (aged 16-27) said they missed life during lockdown, just above 46% of Millennials (aged 28-44).

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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2025

In a digital-first world, pureplay online retailers face the challenge of replicating the tactile and engaging experiences traditionally associated with bricks-and-mortar stores. Without physical touchpoints, these businesses must harness technology to build immersive shopping journeys that captivate customers and foster loyalty. Turning challenges into opportunities One inherent disadvantage of the pureplay model is the lack of direct, in-person customer interaction.

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Retail Times

MARCH 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lderach, the Swiss premium chocolatier renowned for its artisanal quality and dedication to freshness, has continuing its string of successful store launches with opening of two new stores in London this March; in the heart of Canary Wharf, and its own dedicated counter at the front of Selfridges Confectionery Hall.

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Retail Times

MARCH 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lindt & Sprngli, the globally renowned chocolate manufacturer, has opened its brand-new flagship store in London, located beneath the iconic Piccadilly Lights. To mark the momentous occasion, Lindt Global Brand Ambassador and former World Number One tennis player Roger Federer joined the celebrations, cutting the ribbon to officially open the store.

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Retail Times

MARCH 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hotel Chocolat has officially opened at Silverburn, Glasgow. The new concept store is home to the Velvetiser Caf, serving the iconic Velvetised drinking chocolate alongside other hot drinks. David Pierotti, general manager of Silverburn, said: “Were thrilled to welcomeHotelChocolatto Silverburn, bringing a luxurious new experience to our guests.The

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Retail Times

MARCH 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ballycastle Co-op relaunches following a million pound makeover to transform the store, increase its focus on locally sourced products and bring a modern and exciting new-look store to conveniently serve the local community The eight-week investment programme, ahead of the seasonal wave of visitors destined for the popular seaside town, provides a fresh

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Retail Times

MARCH 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! B+B is partnering with The Eve Appeal again for a second year. Data shows that each day in the UK, 60 women and people with gynae organsreceive the tough diagnosis of one of thefive gynaecological cancersandsadly, 21 of those people die each day.

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