Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2024

Online florist and gift retailer Bloomex has been fined $1 million for making false and misleading representations on its website. The retailer admitted it had published misleading star ratings for its products, advertised misleading discounts, and added surcharges that were inadequately disclosed. According to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), Bloomex displayed products for sale on its website between February 2019 and March 2023 with a ‘star rating’ that remained sta

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods posted strong results in fiscal 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, with $13 billion in net sales, 5% higher than the previous year, and a 2.4% increase in comp store sales. For the coming fiscal year, the retailer is planning $800 million in CapEx expenditures to fund a major brick-and-mortar expansion that will enlarge its total store square footage by 2% — its largest physical expansion since 2017.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2024

Claire Greaves, co-founder of active streetwear brand PE Nation, has announced she will step away from the company’s day-to-day operations. Greaves will remain on the board of the company and retain her shareholding, the brand said in a statement. Pip Edwards – the other co-founder – will continue managing the business alongside the other board members. “The business has secured and developed an extremely strong product and design team,” the statement read.” “Pip and the

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Best Buy is urging customers who purchased an Insignia air fryer to act fast, as the company issues a recall due to potential hazards.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

It was a tough week to be at the top in retail with a number of companies announcing CEO switch-ups following disappointing performances, including Petco , Under Armour , Fossil Group and, as Retail TouchPoints previously reported, Allbirds. Former Best Buy COO to Lead Petco While CEO Search Gets Underway Ron Coughlin — who led Petco through a major strategic transformation over the last five years, including its IPO — has stepped down as the company’s CEO, Chairman and member of the board of di

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Target has announced the launch of its new self-checkout policy, set to commence next week across all stores.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

OREO is ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a frosty surprise. While it won’t be handing out pots of gold, it's offering a chance to snag some delicious treats.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

Popular athleticwear brand Outdoor Voices , once predicted to be the next Lululemon , has abruptly decided to close its 16 stores and become an online-only retailer, multiple sources report. Outdoor Voices has not publicly commented on the news and did not immediately respond to Retail TouchPoints’ request for comment. The news was reported by a number of outlets that had spoken to employees at the stores.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

McDonald's found itself embroiled in a far-reaching technology outage on Friday, which caused ordering systems to halt in various countries, including the U.K., Australia, and Japan.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

Ulta Beauty , which posted strong financial results for 2023, will move into Mexico next year as part of a joint venture with global brands operator Axo. The retailer’s $11.2 billion in net sales for FY 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, was 9.8% higher than the previous year, fueled by a comparable sales rise of 5.7%. “Our compelling holiday plans and thoughtfully curated assortment resonated with our guests and delivered healthy traffic, record brand awareness and strong member growth,” said Dave

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

President Joe Biden recently declared his stance against the announced sale of the U.S. Steel company to Japan's Nippon Steel, and he emphasized the importance of maintaining American ownership and operation of the iconic company.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

McDonald's found itself embroiled in a far-reaching technology outage on Friday, which caused ordering systems to halt in various countries, including the U.K., Australia, and Japan.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2024

McDonald’s said on Friday it had halted operations at many of its stores in Japan due to a system disruption and was facing technical outages at some other outlets worldwide, including Australia. Many McDonald’s stores in Japan stopped taking in-person and mobile customer orders because of the system disruption, a spokesperson at McDonald’s Holdings Company Japan said, adding that the company was working to restore operations soon.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

President Joe Biden recently declared his stance against the announced sale of the U.S. Steel company to Japan's Nippon Steel, and he emphasized the importance of maintaining American ownership and operation of the iconic company.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 15, 2024

Chinese retail giant JD.com has joined Waterstones owner Elliott in confirming that it will not be making an offer to buy Currys. The update comes after the electrical retailer turned down a £700m bid from Elliott Advisors back in February on the grounds that it undervalued the company before rejecting a second £750m takeover from the activist investor a few days later.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Nissan and Honda announced that they signed an agreement to start a study into the feasibility of a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.

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365 Retail

MARCH 15, 2024

As we age, managing chronic conditions becomes an essential part of living a fulfilling and active life. Arthritis pain is one such condition that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, especially for those in their 60s. While traditional treatments have their place, an alternative option that has gained attention is medical cannabis.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

In Hollywood, if you spot a car cruising without a driver, don't panic. About 50 driverless robotaxis hit the streets of Los Angeles this Thursday.

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Retail Times

MARCH 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SCREENSHOT Media, the cutting-edge media and marketing agency catering to 18-24-year-olds, today announced the launch of SCREENSHOT Micro Boost, its global micro-influencer service. As the first initiative of its kind worldwide, SCREENSHOT Micro Boost is set to redefine the landscape of brand-creator interactions, offering brands a novel way to connect w

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

In Hollywood, if you spot a car cruising without a driver, don't panic. About 50 driverless robotaxis hit the streets of Los Angeles this Thursday.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 15, 2024

Fenwick’s Newcastle flagship has been given a further planning green light, with new work beginning this month. The renovation forms part of a £40m investment programme aimed creating the “next generation” store. Mailen Design has been commissioned to “sensitively reimagine” the department store retailer’s original store frontage of the 1880’s building.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Nissan and Honda announced that they signed an agreement to start a study into the feasibility of a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 15, 2024

Today marks the launch of Cisco Routed PON , a truly disruptive solution that enables agile, differentiated broadband services through a software-defined broadband network.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

A 12-year-old boy was found alone in a Target store in Blacklick, Ohio, before it opened for business on March 11.

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Retail Dive

MARCH 15, 2024

The activewear brand, once a DTC darling, told staff on Tuesday it would close stores this week as it shifts to an online-only model.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Retail spending in the United States showed a modest recovery last month, with Americans increasing their purchases, especially in gasoline, according to the latest report from the Commerce Department released on Thursday.

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Retail Dive

MARCH 15, 2024

The crafts retailer reimagined its class offering and introduced a party planning service for children in the U.S. as it leans into experience.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Best Buy is urging customers who purchased an Insignia air fryer to act fast, as the company issues a recall due to potential hazards.

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Retail Dive

MARCH 15, 2024

However, the retailer dodged a much-discussed operating loss for the year, with the sale of Yeezy merchandise helping it notch a profit.

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