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7 Ways Chiller Units Help Save Your Business Money

Retail Focus

Keeping costs low is at the heart of many successful businesses, especially when the right indoor climate plays a large part in daily operations. This is where chiller units can come into their own. They are not only about making spaces feel pleasant but can also help look after your bottom line. With options such as air-cooled, water-cooled, glycol, HVAC chillers, and heat pumps, there is something for every business.

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SVP Reveals How Tractor Supply Assesses Tech to Power ‘Legendary’ Service Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

A key aspect of Tractor Supply Company s brand mission is providing legendary customer service. That means investing in technology that both directly and indirectly supports them as they browse and buy across channels. Whether customers decide to shop online, use the mobile app or are face to face with an associate, Tractor Supply offers a number of tools that enable inventory visibility, seamless service and fast checkout.

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LaManna’s CEO on curating a personalised supermarket experience for the holidays

Inside Retail

LaManna, the 10,000sqm independent supermarket located at Essendon Fields, is rising to the Christmas occasion. Typically, consumers seek out department stores and shopping centres to get in the holiday spirit but LaManna has managed to position itself as the exception. The food emporium has earned a reputation for its hospitality-first approach in the grocery sector and its strategy for the holiday season will follow the same playbook.

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Sustainability and Profitability: How Embedding Sustainability can Boost Business Performance

Retail TouchPoints

The retail sector faces significant challenges in achieving sustainability. Industries such as fashion, for example, face significant customer stakeholder pressure as well as complex, decentralized supply chains with the heavy burden of Scope 3 emissions (approximately 96% of the sector’s total). For home and retailing brands, 98% of emissions are within Scope 3.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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 crimes cost surging, now 2 per cent of annual turnover in Australia

Inside Retail

The cost of retail crimes is growing, costing Australian retailers $7.79 billion annually, according to new research almost 2 per cent of full-year turnover. Griffith University’s 2024 ANZ Retail Crime Study showed that customer theft, dominated by concealment and opportunistic strategies, remained the primary driver of external losses. However, employee theft costs millions per year, with insider knowledge worsening its impact, the study concluded.

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Toys ‘R’ Us to Make Latin America Debut with New Panama Flagship Stores

Retail TouchPoints

WHP Global has partnered with Cotton Candy International to bring both Toys R Us and Babies R Us brick-and-mortar stores to Latin American and Caribbean markets, beginning with flagship stores in Panama that are scheduled to open next year. Toys R Us already has a presence in Mexico thanks to an April 2023 partnership between WHP Global and retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.

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Why forecasting is critical to success in omnichannel retail

Retail Focus

The team at fulfilmentcrowd – a global logistics platform for high- growth omnichannel brands – share insight into tech and its role in delivering peak season profitability. Lee Thompson, CEO at fulfilmentcrowd commented: In the Golden Quarter the need to concurrently serve both retail and DTC amplifies the problem. A recent study revealed that 48% of total stock bought by UK retailers had to be discounted, highlighting the negative impact of bad buying disciplines on the bottom line

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Beauty incubator Maesa reveals top beauty industry trends for 2025

Inside Retail

The beauty industry is arguably one of the most difficult, yet lucrative, sectors in the broader retail industry, thanks to the constantly influx of newer brands onto the market and shifting consumer concerns. According to the analysis firm Grand View Research , the US beauty and personal care products market is estimated to be worth US$102.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.1 per cent from 2025 to 2030.

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A Surprising Niche: Retail Figures on Certain Kiddie Industries is Sky High

Retail Focus

You’d think that the biggest retail domains would be Chanel bags or fancy cars and whilst these retail industries are huge, there is an even more interesting industry that you might not be aware of that is pumping and that’s kids products. If you think about it for a second, it kind of makes sense. Parents want to give their children the world and there is often no budget for that, plus, kids know just how to ask for things and wrap their parents around their little fingers creating

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Digital gifts take over this festive season

A1 Retail

2024 is set to become the most digital Christmas in history, with more gifts being given electronically than ever before. From digital gift cards to online experiences, UK shoppers are embracing the ease and flexibility of digital presents, making this Christmas one to remember for tech-savvy gift givers. Gift cards, a popular choice for 33 percent of UK adults during the festive period, are now more likely to be digital than physical.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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Vera Wang Sells IP to WHP Global

Retail TouchPoints

WHP Global has purchased the intellectual property of the iconic Vera Wang brand. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close in January 2025, were not provided. Wang herself will continue in her role as Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the brand, joining WHP Global as a shareholder in order to continue shaping the brands creative direction and growth.

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Pour Moi hit record sales as M&S partnership bolsters growth

Retail Gazette

Swimwear and lingerie specialist Pour Moi recorded record sales growth, driven by its recent partnership with M&S. The retailer posted a 66% boost in profits to 3m during the six months to 30 September, according to figures seen by The Times. Additionally, sales were up 12% to 20m over the same period. M&S’s tie-up with Pour Moi kicked off in October 2023, as the underwear firm launched an edited lingerie range on the fashion and food giant’s Brands at M&S online platform

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McDonald’s Class Action Lawsuit Claims Customers Were Hit With Orange Juice Surcharge

Retail Wire

McDonald's is facing a class action lawsuit.

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ACCC taking action against multiple retailers for dodgy Black Friday claims

Inside Retail

Some Black Friday sales advertisements made by Australian businesses may have misled shoppers, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found. The government regulator flagged concerning practices of businesses such as claiming sitewide sales (when not everything on the site was on sale), fine print or disclaimers that limit headline claims including member-only deals and misleading before-and-after pricing.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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.

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Domino’s Teams Up With Stefon Diggs To Give Away $1M in Emergency Pizzas

Retail Wire

Domino's and Stefon Diggs have created the "pick-me-up" football fans need.

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Super Saturday footfall to rise +0.5 percent year-on-year, with intensified brand switching to grow discount retailers’ share of Christmas spend

A1 Retail

Super Saturday (21st Dec 2024) is expected to drive a rise in retail footfall, as last-minute shoppers descend on stores, according to RetailNext , the analytics solution for bricks and mortar retailers.However, share of festive spend could see a marked shift from traditional retailers to discounters in the last days of pre-Christmas trading. Original data from RetailNexts UK shopper traffic index, which captures billions of store visits globally each year, suggests that footfall on Super Saturd

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Costco Rejects 98% of Teamster Union Demands as Proposed Strike Looms

Retail Wire

Costco workers are threatening to strike if a bargaining agreement is not reached.

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Paramount Retail plans to open 100 liquor stores

Inside Retail

Paramount Retail is set to open more than 100 corporate-owned liquor stores during the next four years as part of a new growth strategy. The plan includes opening 75 Bottle Stop (formerly BoozeBud) locations and 25 Barrel & Batch stores. Bottle Stop will focus on convenience-driven offerings, while Barrel & Batch will feature a curated selection of premium wines, spirits, exclusive whiskies, bourbons, and craft beer.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

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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centre:mk celebrates a trio of F&B openings following a successful year of brand investments

A1 Retail

centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, has announced a trio of openings for national and multinational F&B brands. Bills has opened its 3,500 sq ft store on the corner of centre:mks Queens Court and Silbury Arcade. As Bills first new location in six years, this latest opening in Milton Keynesmarks a significant milestone for the Richard Carding-backed group, with further plans to grow the all day dining concept in 2025 and beyond.

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schuh Opens New Hybrid Store at Westfield White City

365 Retail

schuh , the leading fashion footwear retailer, has opened its new adult and kids hybrid store at Westfield London White City on 13th December 2024. Located on the upper level of the shopping centre, the store spans nearly 2,800 square metres and offers an extensive range of best-selling brands alongside schuhs exclusive own-label collection. The new store is designed to foster self-expression, with collections presented in a gender-neutral format.

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Sports Direct opens 29,000sq ft Westfield White City store

Retail Gazette

Sports Direct has opened its newest store in London’s Westfield White City shopping centreas it expands its elevation strategy. Spanning 29,000 sq ft across two floors, it features a selection of fitness and performance wear, equipment, and footwear from brands including Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Puma, and Asics. The site features the retailer’s running concept, its newly introduced outdoor concept, and dedicated sections set out for various sports categories.

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Sports Direct Opens New Westfield White City Store

365 Retail

Sports Direct has opened a new store at Westfield White City Shopping Centre, London. Spanning 29,000 sq. ft across two floors, the store provides customers with a wide range of sports and fitness products, marking a key milestone for the retailer. Complementing Sports Directs award winning flagship store on Oxford Street, the Westfield White City location offers an extensive selection of performance wear, equipment, and footwear from leading brands, including Nike , Adidas , Under Armour , Puma

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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12 Days of Learning to Hustle in the New Year

Cisco Retail

Join us for 12 days of skill-building that could transform your 2025.

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After merger deal dropped, Capri mulls sale of Jimmy Choo, Versace

Inside Retail

Capri might be selling both the Jimmy Choo and Versace brands, leaving only Michael Kors under its umbrella, after its proposed merger with Tapestry ended last month. Sources told WWD that the company was working with Barclays to find buyers for the two labels. It remains unclear whether the two brands would be sold together or separately, and the format of the sale is also undetermined.

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Senate Investigation Alleges Amazon Ignored Alarming Injury Warnings

Retail Wire

Amazon says the Senate committee's report is misleading.

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Vera Wang sells namesake brand to WHP Global

Inside Retail

Vera Wang has sold her IP to New York brand management firm WHP Global. As part of the transaction, founder Vera Wang will join the latter as a shareholder to assist in the brand’s creative direction. Established in 1990, Vera Wang was initially known for bridal wear. Since its launch, the brand has generated more than US$700 million in annual sales across categories such as women’s apparel, men’s tuxedos, fine jewellery, fragrance, and home products.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Disneyland Will Pay $233 Million in California’s Largest-Ever Wage Theft Case

Retail Wire

Disneyland reportedly ignored Anaheim's minimum wage law for years.

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Xiaohongshu emerges as key digital commerce platform in China’s retail landscape

Inside Retail

Since Tera Feng started documenting her enviable Shanghai lifestyle, including visits to art galleries and fashion events on Chinese social media eight years ago, she has built up a following of more than 500,000 people. While that is a drop in the vast ocean of China’s consumer market, Feng and brands she works with have found her audience – mainly financially independent urban Chinese women – is willing to spend.

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McDonald’s Teams up With Pokemon GO for Limited-Time Restaurant Raid Promotion

Retail Wire

McDonald's is teaming up with Pokemon GO for a new promotion.

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How to reimagine the end-to-end customer experience with personalisation

Inside Retail

Competitive pressures and customer expectations are driving retailers to focus on customer lifetime value requiring retailers to rethink their end-to-end customer experience. The marketing funnel that brands built their businesses upon is no longer aligned with the new consumer path to purchase. It has become increasingly important for retailers to map and understand customer interactions from awareness to checkout and post-purchase making it challenging for retailers to improve both customer s

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.