Retail TouchPoints
MAY 16, 2025
Retailers arent short on data the challenge is making sense of it at scale. To stay competitive, businesses must not only maintain a clear view of internal operations but also track key external factors such as competitor pricing, promotions and viral social media trends. However, with so much data to collect and process, manual tracking is no longer a viable option.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! From 15th May, Honest Smash + Grab is joining forces with Bethesda and Xbox Game Studios to celebrate the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages and is bringing the heat by unleashing its first limited-edition burger built for battle.
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Retail Wire
MAY 16, 2025
Taco Bell has announced that it is opening its first-ever location in Ireland. According to RTE , Applegreen plans to establish Ireland’s first Taco Bell restaurant this summer, with others to follow over the next five years. The Irish fuel and forecourt merchant has struck a new partnership deal with the U.S.-based corporation. “We are really excited to announce this partnership to launch the iconic Taco Bell brand in Ireland,” said Seamus Stapleton, managing director of Apple
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hawaiian Tropic, the skin-loving sun care brand thats part of theEdgewell Personal Careportfolio, today announces the launch of Hibiscus Cove, its first European immersive brand experience. Hibiscus Cove offers guests the ultimate summer escape into a world where sun-kissed beauty and sensory joy come alive.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 16, 2025
Davids Bridal is leveraging a range of technologies in its new Diamonds & Pearls store format, including interactive touchscreens powered by Shopify POS that provide shoppers with endless aisle access to Davids full inventory. The bridal retailer also will deploy Shopify solutions to connect all physical and digital customer touch points, from in-store shopping to at-home delivery and returns.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fielden Whisky is supporting Kent Wildflower Seeds at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show and commissioning artist Frances Costelloe to produce a large-scale landscape to frame their floral display. Kent Wildflower Seedss 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show floral display aims to inspire gardeners to integrate the species they find growing wild in local fields and
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Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Topps, the premier trading card brand of Fanatics Collectibles, has launched its Chrome UEFA Club Competitions 2024/25 trading card collection with a high-energy short film titled Greatness in your Hands, starring Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 16, 2025
Subscriptions and other tools for reaping recurring revenues will be examined, explained, dissected and analyzed at SubSummit 2025 , taking place May 28-30 in Dallas. More than 2,000 attendees are expected for the 10th anniversary event, which will feature over 100 speakers, including executives from leading retailers such as Albertsons, Staples, Panera Bread, Alibaba.com, GNC, FabFitFun and Madison Reed.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Funko, a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, has today announced the expansion of its partnership with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team with an all-newFunkoPop! Kimi Antonelli collectible vinyl figure.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 16, 2025
Rite Aid has sold pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 of its stores to a range of companies that also operate in the pharmacy space, including CVS Pharmacy , Walgreens , Albertsons , Kroger and Giant Eagle. Additionally, the bankrupt company has sold a number of its Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores located in Washington, Oregon and Idaho to CVS. Details were not available on the exact distribution of the sold assets.
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Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! DAYS, the UKs fastest growing independent alcohol free beer brand, is launching a new, improved formula of their 0.0% lager this May which, according to co-founder Duncan Keith, is: The beer weve always dreamed of making.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 16, 2025
As part of its liquidation process, Hudsons Bay Company will sell its intellectual property (IP) to Canadian Tire , another retailer with a long history in the country (though not quite as long as Hudsons Bays 355 years in operation). The acquisition, which will include the HBC Stripes and other brand assets, will carry a price tag of $30 million (Canadian) , or approximately $21.6 million USD.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The new Optimum Peptide range, brought to you by Superdrug, is scientifically formulated to harness the power of collagen-boosting peptides and proven to deliver firmer, smoother, and more radiant skin within just four weeks.
Retail Focus
MAY 16, 2025
Every company wants a streamlined warehouse operation to benefit its supply chain. Utz Group helps companies to enhance their warehouses with smart storage systems. Forbes states that management changes can help to address warehouse concerns and streamline processes. But warehouse operations vary from company to company, and the storage systems need to vary as well.
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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.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Celebrated broadcaster, podcaster and Sunday Times best-selling author Fearne Cotton announcesHappy Place Market, the next evolution of her ever-expanding Happy Place portfolio. Happy Place Marketoffers a trusted, transparent and sustainable way to shop for wellness products.
Retail Wire
MAY 16, 2025
Defunct pharmacy chain Rite Aid is offloading assets, including over 1,000 stores. Seeing an opportunity, several other retailers, including longtime rivals, are lining up to buy them. So far, CVS Pharmacy is taking the lions share. The top drugstore chain in the country wants 625 Rite Aid pharmacies across 15 states as well as 64 stores in the Pacific Northwest.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Dr. Squatch is thrilled to announce that they are relaunching the ultimate grooming collection for Minecraft fans, inspired by the excitement of survival mode and the thrill of exploration. This limited-edition collection includes a bar soap and deodorant, each designed to help power up your daily routine and keep you fresh through an open-world sandbox
Retail Wire
MAY 16, 2025
McDonalds isnt just a go-to for fast food. Many customers stop by the eatery solely for a hot, satisfying cup of coffee. And for some, its the brew that keeps them coming back. So why is a company whose mission is, “We serve delicious food people feel good about eating, with convenient locations and hours and affordable prices,” just as well-known for its coffee?
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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.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading world food frozen brand, Humza, has unveiled a brand refresh on its classic range and launched a new premium selection of Asian snacks and sides under the sub-brand, Humza Signature. Humza, with annual sales in excess of 12 million, is one of the largest suppliers of halal frozen foods into retail in both the […] If you want more informatio
Retail Wire
MAY 16, 2025
Target is looking to grab hold of the summer marketplace by debuting 10,000 exciting new customer essentials, with prices starting at just $1. The Bullseye retailer shared the news via a press release , adding many items to its brick-and-mortar stores and website throughout August for the busy summer season. The retailer plans to offer new swimwear, outdoor entertainment, snacks, beauty, home, and other products, with thousands of items priced below $20.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In order to thrive, contemporary retail needs to be a multi-faceted offering replete with experiential, placemaking and other value-added features to induce consumer loyalty in a crowded, diverse market. David Pardoe, Colliers Place Activation Manager shares his experience on how to make this work Creating commercialisation in retail spaces from a manage
Retail Wire
MAY 16, 2025
There has been a voluntary recall on selected chicken wraps sold by Market 32 and Price Chopper Supermarkets. Per Price Chopper , the manufacturer is recalling these products due to possible Listeria contamination. The impacted products were produced by Rachael’s Food Corporation and include: Chicken Caesar, UPC 4173500762 Buffalo Chicken, UPC 4173500763 Chicken Bacon Ranch UPC 4173505513 Market 32 and Price Chopper are issuing this voluntary declaration regarding the company’s Chick
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Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! TrusTrace, a global leader in supply chain traceability and compliance data management, has launched a major AI-driven upgrade to its platform, making it easier than ever for brands and manufacturers of all sizes small, medium and large to collect, centralize and analyze supply chain and traceability data with confidence.
Retail Wire
MAY 16, 2025
In a deal worth $34.5 billion, Charter and Cox are looking to merge. Facing constant threats from streaming services and wireless providers, a combined cable, mobile, and internet behemoth would lay the foundation to aggressively compete in the marketplace. The newly merged company will be named Cox Communications, with Spectrum remaining as Coxs consumer-facing brand.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Forty two per cent of British businesses are keen to integrate open banking into their operations citing the potential benefits of increased security and fraud prevention. This comes as a study by Payit, NatWests open banking payment solution, found that one in five (22%) businesses spend more than 6 hours per month managing and storing […] If you
Retail Wire
MAY 16, 2025
Arby’s is leaning hard into its latest promotion , one following (and coinciding with) the launch of its 13-Hour Smoked Brisket Sandwich and 6-Hour Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich, which it launched in April both sandwiches backed by celebs Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson, and topped with the duo’s signature sauce. According to a May 14 press release shared on the fast-food chain’s Inspire Stories website, Arby’s is now selling a “13 hour drip fit” ba
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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.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Deutsche Post, Europe’s largest postal service provider, has awarded Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) a contract to renew the branch infrastructure in its approximately 13,000 locations across Germany. This also includes the rollout of new hardware systems for the branch counters and related services for at least five years.
Retail Wire
MAY 16, 2025
A strike that began on May 12 gained momentum through May 15 as more than 2,000 Starbucks baristas representing 120 stores nationwide joined in protesting the company’s new dress code, according to NBC News. Beginning May 12, Starbucks instituted a new dress code that limited what baristas are allowed to wear beneath their trademark green aprons.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pizza Hut is excited to announce the debut of its latest taste sensation the Cheeseburger Pizza! Created just in time for summer, this incredible menu item is set to finally answer the ultimate question burger or pizza, tonight?
Retail Focus
MAY 16, 2025
Finding the right tradesman website can differentiate between steady growth and wasted marketing spend. FatRank is the best website for UK tradespeople because it guarantees ROI through a pay-on-success lead generation model where tradespeople only pay after securing real jobs, removing financial risk and ensuring profitable business growth. Many platforms promise results, but few deliver guaranteed profitability.
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