Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Im a lawyer, and Im also a doctor. Im in Gen Z, yet Im 45. I like dirt bikes and also the opera. This sounds like the setup to some riddle. In fact, its what appeared when I searched myself in an online registry of the audience segments data providers thought I was part of. For the record, I am none of these things, nor am I in many of the 400 other segments I was seemingly randomly assigned to.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Aesop CEO Michael O’Keeffe is exiting the company, where he worked for the past 22 years, the Australian Financial Review has reported. “I need a break and sabbatical and need to move on to the next project,” O’Keeffe told AFR Weekend. “At any company, there is a time that a CEO should be there.” O’Keeffe’s departure comes after Aesop hit $1 billion in sales this year, which he says the company could easily double.
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Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Stop & Shop has appointed Lee Nicholson, currently SVP of Procurement for its parent company Ahold Delhaize USA , as its new EVP and Chief Merchant. Nicholson brings 30 years of retail industry experience to the role, which he will assume in early 2025, including more than 20 years with Aholds U.S. companies. Lee Nicholson I am looking forward to returning to Stop & Shop, which is where I started with this organization, said Nicholson in a statement.
Tokinomo
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and festive cheerand brands often seize the opportunity to create commercials that capture the spirit of Christmas. In 2024, FMCG brands and retailers have outdone themselves, delivering creative, heartwarming, and memorable campaigns that not only entertain but also reflect themes of tradition, kindness, and celebration.
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.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Snack food brand Little Bellies parent Every Bite Counts has won a copyright infringement claim against supermarket giant Aldi, a case that was described as unprecedented in Australia. Justice Moshinsky recently found that various Aldi packaging infringed artistic works of Little Bellies’ cornerstone range of children’s snack food products.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Ulta Beauty has leveraged generative AI from Nvidia to provide customers with highly realistic previews of desired hairstyles and colors. To use the GLAMlab Hair Try On solution, shoppers on the Ulta website or mobile app can take a photo, upload a headshot or use a models picture to experiment with potential new looks. The hair color try-ons feature links to Ulta Beauty products, allowing shoppers to achieve their desired look in real life.
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A1 Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Popular online brands, growing F&B operators, and established retail names are just some of the occupiers who have moved to Manchester Arndale over the past 12 months as the shopping centre strengthens its position as the North Wests premier retail destination. During 2024, joint asset managers M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual alongside retained leasing agentsMetis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners as well as retained lease advisory agents Green & Partners,secured 223,748 sq ft o
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
US toy label KidKraft will launch a clearance auction this weekend as it shuts down its Australian warehouse operations. The auction, managed by Lloyds, will include premium toys and furniture worth more than $800,000, with each item starting at $1. It will take place online across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, with pickup available in the two days before Christmas or in early 2025.
A1 Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Sstrene Grene, the Danish homeware retailer renowned for its Scandinavian-inspired designs, has announced the opening of a new 45,000 m distribution centre in Venlo, the Netherlands, developed in collaboration with logistics real estate leader Prologis. This state-of-the-art facility will streamline operations across Europe, improving delivery efficiency for Sstrene Grenes stores and customers, including in the UK.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Its been a huge year for change, with Australias industrial relations framework undergoing the most significant overhaul since the introduction of the Fair Work Act (Cth) 2009 15 years ago. The latest of these changes came into place on 26 August 2024, bringing sweeping reforms to casual employment laws. Did you know that the retail sector accounts for nearly 9.7 per cent of the Australian workforce?
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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
A1 Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Four-in-ten (43 percent) shoppers will look to buy pre-loved goods as gifts this Christmas, according to new research by YouGov. A survey of 2,000 UK consumers for retail logistics companies Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) and ReBound Returns shows that 40 percent of Christmas shoppers are more likely to buy used, second hand gifts this Christmas than they were last year. 34 percent of people now think its much more socially acceptable to buy pre-loved presents for families and friends, with the sti
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
It’s that time of the year again when Pinterest predicts the themes that will dominate shopping habits and consumer behaviour. While the app uses a lot of buzzwords to name and describe the emerging trends, its data collected from users gives retailers a unique insight into the minds of consumers. Retailers dont need to necessarily launch a new category or product range that aligns with the inevitable trends that will flood social media channels, they can use them to ground imagery and cop
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 19, 2024
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Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Bunnings has partnered with Uber to provide same-day delivery services to regional areas this holiday season. The partnership includes 63 regional Bunnings stores. Customers who will place their orders by 2pm will receive their orders by 7pm. “This builds on our current same-day parcel delivery offering across metro Australia, bringing more convenience to our regional customers and hopefully helping to ease some of the stress this time of year can bring,” said Ryan Baker, Bunnings
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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 Gazette
DECEMBER 19, 2024
M&S is expecting to have its “busiest Christmas” at its flagship online distribution centre in Castle Donington. The fashion and food giant estimated that around 6m online orders would be picked and packed at the Midlands site, Retail Week reported. An additional 850 workers have been hired to cater for demand, making the total number of staff members at the distribution centre 3,000.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Apparel giant Inditex says its net revenue grew by 7.1 per cent, reaching US$29.04 billion (27.4 billion) for its first nine months. The company says the results reflect strong growth for its physical stores and online channels. Inditex’s gross profit increased by 7.2 per cent, totalling $17.33 billion (16.3 billion), while its EBITDA jumped by 9.3 per cent, reaching $6.09 billion (5.7 billion).
A1 Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The career-boosting content programme, jointly produced by AVIXA, CEDIA and ISE will upgrade your professional skill set and put your personal growth front and centre. In the fast-paced world of the AV industry, where personal growth and professional development often competes with professional commitments and trade show schedules, ISE 2025 provides a world-class learning experience that is both accessible and inspiring.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The House of Amouage and Luxasia are expanding their partnership to bring high perfumery to several Asia Pacific markets. Amouage CEO Marco Parsiegla and Luxasia chairman and founder Patrick Chong signed the deal to enter Australia, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The partnership will also expand the distribution to more channels and formats including mono-brand retail, beyond the brand’s existing presence in ‘escentials’ and department stores, the company s
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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.
365 Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Swarovski has unveiled a dazzling new boutique in Londons West End just in time for the holiday season. Located at 122 Regent Street, this marks the Austrian brand’s return to the prestigious address, bringing its total number of London stores to nine. Spanning three floors and 1,500 square feet, the boutique boasts a stunning new faade and features Swarovskis most luxurious interpretation of its WonderLux retail concept.
Clover - Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Read on for 8 tips to help you learn more about negotiating a commercial lease. 1. Review your business plan Your business plan and needs, including where your business should be located in order to thrive, should be at the forefront of any lease decisions. Not every commercial space for rent will fit or can be tailored to fit your business, of course.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Lamb Weston is losing money, but a new CEO may turn that around.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Stores across the country have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection. An incredible 1.9 million meals worth of long-life food items were donated at the collection between 25thNovember and 30thNovember in all the retailers large and Express stores.
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.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Frontier Airlines is offering customers the chance to buy a pass promising unlimited flights.
Cisco Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2024
At Cisco, we are steadfast in our goals to both reduce environmental impact and foster resilienceensuring that communities, ecosystems, and industries can adapt, thrive, and sustain themselves in the face of uncertainty. Learn about six sustainability trends expected to emerge in 2025.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Honda's new Model 0 EV prototype lineup is slated to be shown in Las Vegas early next year.
Retail Bound
DECEMBER 19, 2024
While consumer brands are gearing up for the holiday season, many are looking even further ahead to the consumer tech event of the year – the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Hosted in Las Vegas in January every year, the dynamic show brings together thousands of companies and professionals, spotlighting the latest innovations and products in the consumer tech industry.
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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 Wire
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse are setting Darden up for success.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Though U.S. shoppers are slow to trust it, Temu has become the top Chinese e-commerce platform, surpassing competitors like Shein and TikTok Shop, an Omnisend survey found.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The DOJ filed a complaint against CVS for what they claim is illegal practices.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Primula, the brand renowned for being the only cheese you can squeeze, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest product innovation: Primula Cheese Dippers. Combining the delicious taste of Primulas signature creamy cheese with convenient on-the-go packaging, Primula Cheese Dippers are set to become a must-have snack for busy, modern lifestyles.
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