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In the wake of recent disorder across the UK, some high-street retailers and businesses are grappling with unprecedented fear and uncertainty about the safety of their premises, staff and customers. In any high-street retail context, though, there is an argument to be made that this risk always exists. However, when the current climate suggests that there could be trouble afoot at any moment, hardworking business owners are left with no choice but to rethink and enhance their security processes
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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.
In 2023, people watched over 30 billion hours of shopping related videos on YouTube , according to the company. Now the video platform is looking to extend its reach into the world of commerce even further through an expansion of its partnership with Shopify. Eligible Shopify Plus and Shopify Advanced merchants in the U.S. can now easily sign up for YouTube Shopping’s affiliate program through the “Google & YouTube” app on Shopify, enabling thousands of eligible creators to showcase those me
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Domino’s Pizza Enterprises saw net profit decline despite higher sales during the past fiscal year. The company’s net profit fell 1.9 per cent to $120.4 million while network sales grew 4.6 per cent to $4.19 billion and online sales rose 7.5 per cent to $3.37 billion. Same-store sales growth stood at 1.5 per cent, while network store count rose 0.3 per cent to 3795.
Jon Anthony and Brad Schwibner are a married couple based in Florida, but these days they are more often known by their online moniker, “ The Posh Kings.” They could just as easily be known as the Kings of Reinvention: Before they became resale royalty on Poshmark they ran a chain of men’s high-end fashion stores across the Sunshine State for nearly 20 years.
Step One Clothing ‘s net profit surged in the last fiscal year, thanks to higher revenue across all its geographies and channels. The underwear retailer’s net profit soared 43.9 per cent to $12.4 million as revenue jumped 29.7 per cent to $84.5 million. During the financial year, the company focused on launching the SmoothFit women’s line to expand its women’s offerings.
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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.
The retail sector is facing a complex economic environment in 2024. Inflation rates remain unpredictable , consumer confidence is fluctuating and supply chain disruptions , including the geopolitical environment, continue to affect inventory levels and pricing. These factors have made it challenging for retailers to plan and execute effective marketing strategies.
Australian-listed appliance maker Breville Group’s net profit rose 7.5 per cent to $118.5 million in the last fiscal year. The company booked record revenue of $1.53 billion, up 3.5 per cent from last year and more than doubling five years ago. Its Americas revenue grew 4.9 per cent to $735.5 million while EMEA revenue climbed 13.8 per cent to $325.2 million.
Mattress Firm has partnered with DoorDash to offer on-demand two -hour delivery of mattresses and bedding accessories from its 2,300+ U.S. locations. These deliveries will be eligible for the DashPass membership program, which offers free delivery and reduced fees on eligible orders, as well as real-time tracking through the DoorDash app. The service’s launch is timed to coincide with the millions of college students moving into dorms and apartments as the new school year starts.
Commercial property company Hawaiian has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Perth’s Claremont Quarter shopping centre from investment firm QIC. Located southwest of Perth, Claremont Quarter offers a gross lettable area of 29,766sqm and is anchored by David Jones, Coles and Jack’s Whole Foods & Groceries. Its tenancy profile includes leading retailers such as Zimmermann and Sass & Bide alongside global luxury brands like Chanel and Georg Jensen.
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The retail industry has been having a very “brat” summer. If you’re confused about what that means, here’s a brief breakdown of the viral trend that’s taken over social media and beyond. On June 7, British music artist Charlie XCX released her sixth studio album, famously dubbed, “Brat”. The artist, who is known for hit songs like “Boys” and “Boom Clap”, is widely recognised as one of the “It girls” of the fashion and music scene and for her take on one Gen Z ‘s favourite new trends, indie
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GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, have presented a unique set of challenges to retailers, primarily supermarkets. These medications are designed to help obesity through appetite reduction, increased satiety, and decreased food cravings – but one side effect that supermarkets did not foresee was a noticeable reduction in trade. Now, both breakout and heritage brands are seizing the shift in consumer eating habits to carve out a new category of nutritional supplements and weight-loss f
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