Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
For Rebekah Kondrat, retail is magic. A great experience, like a physical retail environment, can change someones day, she said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Thats why Kondrat and the entire team at Rekon Retail focus on creating this retail magic for consumers by helping growing brands develop the vision for their brick-and-mortar experiences.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
For Levi Strauss & Co., 2025 marks a year of accelerated growth, with a strong focus on premiumisation, direct-to-consumer expansion, and a broader lifestyle offering beyond denim. Nuholt Huisamen, managing director for East Asia Pacific at Levi Strauss & Co., shares with Inside Retail his top strategic priorities for the year ahead. These include the highly anticipated launch of Blue Tab, the brand’s most premium denim line yet, and a renewed focus on creating immersive retail exp
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Fashion brands are leveraging pop-ups to create buzz, showcase limited-edition collections and connect with customers in immersive, high-energy environments. Pop-ups offer unique advantages generating hype, encouraging competition for exclusive products, and allowing brands to test new markets but they also come with important legal and business considerations.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The retail industry is in a stir with the sportswear giant Nikes recent announcement that it will partner with Kim Kardashians activewear brand Skims to release a new line of activewear for women dubbed NikeSkims. Although the first collection of this long-term partnership isnt set to launch until later this spring, the deal is already being viewed as delivering a favourable outcome for Nike.
Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Western countries have long dominated ecommerce and digital marketing, yet China’s influence in these areas has been growing rapidly in recent years. The global digital economy’s influential nature suggests that no single region’s dominance is guaranteed forever. While China has proven its power in ecommerce, the government has broader goals to establish global digital dominance, sparking concerns in the West.
A1 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Less traditional gifting sectors seeing surge as DIY grows 329 percent Sales of lingerie dropped 40 percent Arts and crafts AOV up 36 percent as Brits get crafty Valentines Day shopping in 2025 has seen a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour, with traditional lingerie purchases plummeting while practical, arts, and experience-driven gifts surge. According to data from eCommerce provider Visualsoft , shoppers are moving away from conventional romantic gifting and prioritising DIY, home furnishing
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Tapestry has agreed to sell its Stuart Weitzman footwear business to Caleres in a US$105 million cash transaction. According to Tapestry CEO Joanne Crevoiserat, the deal ensures that all brands are positioned for long-term success and allows the company to maintain a sharp focus on value-creation opportunities. This means harnessing our position of strength to sustain Coachs leadership and momentum while reinvigorating Kate Spade to drive durable organic growth and shareholder value, Crevoiserat
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Billing discrepancies in freight transactions can create significant operational challenges for businesses. Whether it’s due to human error, incorrect data entry or agreed-upon discrepancies, these issues can lead to overpayments, delays and strained relationships with carriers. Freight audit and payment software is a powerful tool designed to automate and streamline the process of verifying and managing freight invoices, thereby reducing the likelihood of billing discrepancies.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Nearly half (48%) of British B2B manufacturers will prioritise strategic investment in Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR / VR) technologies in 2025 in order to meet demands from Business-to-Business (B2B) buyers seeking digital buying journeys that mimic Business-to-Consumer (B2C) experiences, according to research by Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) Company.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Nike and Kim Kardashians Skims have teamed up to launch the NikeSKIMS line of sculpting performance activewear. The first NikeSKIMS collection will debut in the U.S. this spring, available online and in select retail locations, with a global rollout that also will include footwear and accessories planned for 2026. The new brand merges Nikes embrace of innovation, sport science and athlete insights with Skims obsession with the female form and pioneering approach to creating solutions for all typ
Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA
The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Inside Retails Top 50 People in E-Commerce , presented by Australia Post, is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australias online retail industry. Over the coming weeks, we will be profiling this year’s Top 10, starting with #1, Oz Hair & Beauty’s co-founder and COO Guy Nappa. Here, we speak with Nappa about why he loves working in operations, the challenge of keeping up with rapid growth and how he is bringing digital innovation into a physical ret
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
As part of Loblaws plans to invest $2.2 billion (Canadian) this year, the supermarket retailer will open 80 new stores under a variety of banners, with approximately 50 of these stores being hard discount locations. The retailer had opened three no name stores in Ontario in 2024 , promising consumers steep discounts. Loblaws also will renovate more than 300 grocery and pharmacy locations, including adding approximately 100 new Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy care clinics, and plans to continue mode
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Nearly half (48%) of British B2B manufacturers will prioritise strategic investment in Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR / VR) technologies in 2025 in order to meet demands from Business-to-Business (B2B) buyers seeking digital buying journeys that mimic Business-to-Consumer (B2C) experiences, according to research by Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) Company.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Kontoor Brands, the apparel company behind Wrangler and Lee, is to acquire Canadian outdoor workwear brand Helly Hansen from Canadian Tire Corporation. Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen is known for its outdoor apparel and clothing innovations, including the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s and the H2Flow temperature regulation system. In 2019, VF Corp spun off the Wrangler and Lee brands to a new publicly traded company set up as Kontoor Brands.
Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture
When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Comparing different credit cards can be a lot harder than you might think. With numerous credit cards available, each offering different features and benefits, it can be challenging to determine which one is the best fit for your needs – and sometimes you just need to see which ones are best. But how do you actually test a credit card ( kredittkort ) properly and compare it to other options, especially if you have never had to do anything like it before?
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Super Retail Group’s net profit fell in the fiscal first half amid inflationary pressures affecting the cost of doing business. The group’s statutory net profit declined 9 per cent to $130 million despite sales increasing 4 per cent to $2.11 billion. Across the group, the inflationary pressures necessitated more promotional activity to keep stock turning over.
A1 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Italian luxury and lifestyle brandDolce&Gabbanahas opened a first-of-its-kind combined beauty and accessories store in Covent Garden. Situated in the historic Market Building, the opening marks Dolce&Gabbana’s return to Covent Garden following the success of its iconic Christmas pop-up on the Piazza in 2022.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
While TikTok looks to hedge against a potential U.S. ban by expanding its ecommerce offering Shop to new markets, Amazon is reportedly giving up on its TikTok competitor Inspire, multiple sources report. Amazon Abandons Inspire, but not Inspiration Amazons Inspire short-form video and photo feed launched in late 2022 and was designed to give users a more engaging experience on the Amazon app while offering influencers another channel to connect with shoppers and make money.
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.
A1 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced its brand-new partnership with Alzheimers Research UK as the retailer marks 160 years of helping British gardeners to grow. This partnership with Alzheimers Research UK will see Dobbies highlight the benefits of garden living for brain health, and through colleague and customer activity raise vital funds to support research to help find a cure for dementia.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Wesfarmers posted higher net profit amid stronger sales across its retail businesses in the fiscal first half ended December 31. The group’s net profit rose 2.9 per cent to $1.47 billion on revenue up 3.6 per cent to $23.49 billion. Bunnings’ sales climbed 3.1 per cent to $10.26 billion and Kmart’s sales jumped 2 per cent to $6.21 billion.
A1 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Landsec has secured planning permission from Cardiff City Council to transform a former Debenhams unit into a dynamic 102,000 sq ft city square. This investment underscores Landsecs long-term commitment to retail, reaffirming confidence in the sectors future and its ability to drive sustainable economic growth. The redevelopment, designed in collaboration with over 5,000 local residents, will respond to consumer demand for high-quality leisure experiences, green spaces, and family-friendly envir
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Step One, the innovative and sustainable underwear brand renowned for its comfort, breathability, and eco-friendly materials, is expanding into John Lewis stores across the UK. Following Step Ones rapid growth in popularity worldwide, this exciting new retail partnership will continue to solidify the brands position as reshaping the future of underwear.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Guy Nappa co-founder and COO at Oz Hair & Beauty tops the rankings of Inside Retails 2025 Top 50 People in E-Commerce, presented by Australia Post. Nappa first started working at Oz Hair & Beauty as a warehouse packer during school holidays and officially joined the business as a partner in 2015. He has played a key role in leading the businesss omnichannel expansion and scaling its backend operations to meet increased demand.
LS Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
iStock/PamSchodt The DHL Customer Survey (1/8/25) indicates that 67% of U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expect positive growth, but survey shows split opinions about the impact of regulatory and policy changes in the new year. However, the survey also showed that businesses could face a rocky road to reach that goal, as they navigate a complex environment of regulatory/policy shifts and global market volatility.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Valentines Day shopping in 2025 has seen a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour, with traditional lingerie purchases plummeting while practical, arts, and experience-driven gifts surge. According to data from e-commerce provider Visualsoft, shoppers are moving away from conventional romantic gifting and prioritising DIY, home furnishings, and personalise
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The Creative Retail Awards are now open for entries for 2025, offering a platform to celebrate the best in retail design, display, and innovation. Following a sell-out 2024 event, this years Awards continue to evolve with updated categories, strengthened industry partnerships, and an improved digital experience. Reflecting the ever-changing retail landscape, the Awards have refined categories to spotlight the most impactful innovations in design, technology, and experiential engagement.
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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
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Arnotts Tim Tam, Australias number one chocolate biscuit is expanding its UK presence with the launch ofTim Tam Extra Chocolaty. The product is available exclusively at Waitrose & Partners now and offers a richer more indulgent experience with a thicker chocolaty coating.
A1 Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The Creative Retail Awards are back for 2025, bringing even more excitement, innovation, and industry recognition! Following a highly successful sell-out 2024 event, this year’s Awards continue to evolve, featuring new categories, key industry partnerships, and an enhanced digital experience. As the premier platform celebrating creativity and excellence in design and display, the Creative Retail Awards once again invite the best in the industry to showcase their talent and be recognised on
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Currys is excited to support Deloittes new Recycle for Good launch, empowering Deloitte’s 25,000 UK people to recycle their old tech and electricals at Currys stores. Many people recognise that recycling tech is the right thing to do1and so Deloitte has drawn on the support of the UKs number one retail tech recycler, Currys, to […] If you wan
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Chinese milk tea and ice cream chain Mixue has surpassed McDonald’s to become the world’s largest food and beverage chain by store count. According to research firm Momentum Works , the number of Mixue stores has grown to 45,302 as of September last year. In comparison, McDonald’s had 43,000 stores, Starbucks had 40,199, and Subway had 35,982 during the same period.
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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.
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