Retail Assist

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With the Windows 10 end-of-life deadline approaching in October 2025, businesses face a crucial decision. After this date, Microsoft will stop providing essential updates, security patches and technical support for the operating system. This means that systems running on Windows 10 will be left without critical protections, making them vulnerable to security threats, performance issues and compliance risks.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Endeavour Group’s net profit declined in the first half, impacted by the Victor ian supply chain disruption during the peak end-of-year trading period. The group’s net profit fell 15.1 per cent to $298 million while sales slid 0.7 per cent to $6.62 billion. Retail sales declined 1.5 per cent to $5.5 billion, attributed to subdued consumer spending and an estimated $40 million to $50 million loss from the industrial action of Woolworths workers.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Iconic denim lifestyle brand Levi’s has unveiled a unique storefront takeover – the largest of its kind in Europe – with premium London department store celebrating the campaign launch of REIIMAGINE Chapter II, featuring global icon, Beyonc. Situated on London’s buzzing Oxford Street, the new collaboration sees Levi’s reaffirming its place at the centre of culture and its continued commitment to creating elevated experiences through wholesale partnerships.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Australian retail is evolving at pace, and consumer expectations are higher than ever. Digital shopping habits are now firmly embedded, and this means that brands that fail to adapt risk being left behind. Wunderkind s 2025 Australia Consumer Insights Report provides a deep dive into whats shaping online retail this year, based on responses from 500 Australian consumers.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

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 Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Kohl's is closing what it's calling "underperforming" stores.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

South Korean e-commerce powerhouse Coupang has reported another strong fiscal year, with robust revenue growth and strategic acquisitions shaping its trajectory. The company posted a 24 per cent year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $30.3 billion in 2024. Meanwhile, annual net income stood at $154 million, reflecting a $1.2 billion decline from the prior year.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While retailers have had their heads down trying to decipher which Generative AI technology will increase operational efficiency, it has become apparent that consumers, too, have an appetite for AI. Harvey Norman has reported strong half-year results for FY25, attributing its sales growth in part to a new generation of artificial intelligence-enabled devices. “We have made significant strides in enhancing our digital, online and in-store experiences, alongside the strategic expansion of ou

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Dollar General is reducing its footprint in the United States.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Harvey Norman’s system sales increased 4 per cent to $4.83 billion in the first half on the back of positive results in most markets, with the UK posting the highest growth rate. The furniture and consumer electronics retailer’s UK sales surged 39.7 per cent while Slovenia and Croatia sales grew 7.4 per cent. Australian franchisees saw sales rise 5.5 per cent while Ireland and Malaysia sales went up 5.4 per cent and 4.4 per cent, respectively.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Quick home delivery of all your favorite Olive Garden dishes is just an order away.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Oliver’s Real Food hopes its engagement with landlords over the next six months will lead to better outcomes as it navigates a challenging trading environment amid global geopolitical movements. “Automatic increases in rents, increased labour and energy costs will make trading conditions very challenging in the months ahead,” said the fast food restaurant. “Management remains very focused on continual improvements in our business, controlling what we can to increase sales

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

John Deere investors have rejected a company proposal that discredits DEI efforts.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Rebecca Collinson-Smith is the creative director and founder of Australian swim and resort-wear brand Hunting Hue. She has teamed up with Eloise Monaghan, the visionary behind Honey Birdette , to launch Hunting Hue into new heights locally and overseas. Hunting Hue debuted at Miami Swim Week in 2024 with a full collection of silks and eco-friendly swimwear made from recycled bottles, each showcasing a one-of-a-kind print captured by Collinson Smith.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Ocado is set to reduce its research and development (R&D) workforce both in the UK and globally as part of its effort to return to profitability, despite a strong performance from its online retail division. The grocery technology giant announced plans to scale back R&D spending in a bid to cut costs, having invested over 800m in the division over the past four years.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sportswear and skateboard brand Globe International has reported a decline in sales for the fiscal first half, which management attributed to the planned transition into a higher-margin brand portfolio. The companys revenue for the six months ended December 31 fell 12 per cent year-on-year to $95.3 million. The decline was due to the companys decision to discontinue less profitable brands that contributed $15 million in revenue in the prior year.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery will focus on increasing streaming subscribers over the next two years.

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Retail Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Consumers are turning to social media as a primary source when shopping, Capgemini found. Now, they want generative AI to aggregate those results, too.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Target and Champion united for an exclusive collaboration to arrive in store and online in August.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Trader Joe's now offers premium beef at affordable prices.

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Broad Reach Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Last month, our Broad Reach Retail Partners’ team proudly announced the acquisition of Sheridan Village, a 150,000-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located in Peoria, Illinois, just an hour outside of Springfield. Anchored by HyVee, one of the regions most dominant grocery brands, this acquisition continues Broad Reachs momentum as the we begin 2025 with plans for even more growth.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Prime members will get Alexa+ as an added benefit.

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Retail Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The two will open five locations this year, staffed by Warby Parker employees, as a complement to Target’s existing optical business.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following a year of record-breaking results in 2024, fast-growing independent Cornish Bakery has announced more successes as it strides into 2025. Cornish Bakery outperformed much of the market in the second half of 2024 with a 9.7% like-for-like sales growth across existing bakeries, a 26% growth in total sales, six new bakery openings and a […] I

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Retail Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The craft retailer’s store closures have left shoppers searching for alternatives, according to a Numerator survey.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op the UKs convenience retail and quick commerce* leader has today announced the launch of a new million-pound rapid delivery grocery app, Peckish, which, in a grocery retailer first, offers a technologically advanced service to thousands of independent retailers looking to serve their customers and communities online.

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Retail Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While the sector may be on the mend, higher interest rates and potential tariff challenges continue to pressure the market.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! PayPoint has taken further steps to increase the accessibility of its services by making key training guides available for retailers in Urdu, Indian Punjabi and Sinhalese the most widely spoken languages among retailers across its network who do not speak English as a first language.

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Retail Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The apparel company will build a forecasting model using Blue Yonder’s supply chain planning solutions.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! 2024s retail security statistics show a drastic increase in retail crime across the industry. This indicates that retail security is failing there are obvious gaps in loss prevention strategies today. In this article, Titan Security Europe outline the key security issues facing the retail industry, how retailers can identify the gaps in their loss [R

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