Retail Wire
JUNE 5, 2025
It should come as no surprise that e-commerce giant Amazon is interested in pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As CEO Andy Jassy recently described in a blog post explaining the business philosophy of Amazon being a “why” company , the question of “Why can’t we have humanoid robots help deliver our customer orders?” has seemingly been promoted nearer to the top of the retailer’s list.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 5, 2025
Michaels has purchased the intellectual property (IP) and private label brands of Joann and will add more than 600 fabric, sewing and yarn products as it seeks to woo this segment of crafting consumers. Joann filed for bankruptcy in January 2025 , its second filing in less than a year, and began closing sales at its 790 stores in March 2025. The purchase includes the opportunity to develop Joanns Big Twist group of brands as part of the Michaels portfolio.
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Retail Wire
JUNE 5, 2025
Craft retailer Michaels has confirmed, via a June 5 press release , that it has completed the acquisition of both the intellectual property and private label brands previously held by JOANN including the slated incorporation of the latter’s Big Twist brands into the broader Michaels product selection. As part of bringing JOANN’s loyal customers into the Michaels fold, the retailer has launched a dedicated landing page featuring updates and a curated selection of products.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 5, 2025
For todays consumers especially younger generations sustainability is increasingly a priority. Theyre willing to change their behaviors (e.g. spending more on sustainable products ), but they dont want to do it alone; they want retailers to take some responsibility, too. The more retailers can support consumers desire to live more sustainably, the more loyalty theyll generate.
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.
Retail Wire
JUNE 5, 2025
Procter & Gamble is laying off about 7,000 employees over the next two years. With unpredictable tariff costs and erratic consumer demand, the household goods maker is undergoing some reorganization. With around 108,000 workers as of June 2024, the job cuts represent about 6.5% of the workforce. The layoffs will mainly affect non-manufacturing jobs.
Inside Retail
JUNE 5, 2025
Toys and clothing retailer Toys R Us ANZ has gone into voluntary administration and has appointed Luke Andrews and Duncan Clubb of BDO Business Restructuring as its administrators, effective immediately. This comes after the company posted its first-half sales of $3.1 million compared to $5.9 million during the same period last year. Since having previously entered into administration in 2018, the company shifted to an online-only model.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 5, 2025
American workwear retailer Dickies is holding a closing-down sale on its Australian website, while its New Zealand website has been closed for nearly two weeks. The brands Facebook and Instagram pages have posted closing-down sales for its Gold Coast and Brisbane outlet stores, with the outlets set to close on June 15. Under the Instagram post regarding the Brisbane and Gold Coast sale, a customer commented wht abt Auckland to which the official Dickies ANZ account replied saying, “No, tha
Retail Focus
JUNE 5, 2025
Adaptability has long been the cornerstone of a successful UK business. Even the longest-standing retail brands that are known for a very specific corner of the market have innovated in different ways over the years. In the last 20 years, several new paths to innovation and adaptability have emerged, and uniquely, businesses can cost-effectively tap into almost all of them.
Inside Retail
JUNE 5, 2025
David Jones has teamed up with Qantas as the premium department store prepares to launch its loyalty program David Jones Rewards later this year. As part of the partnership, customers will be able to earn and redeem either David Jones Rewards Points or Qantas Points when they shop at the retailers 40 stores and online. David Jones shoppers will be able to redeem their Qantas Points on a wide range of rewards across the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, including 20 million reward seats, flight up
Retail Focus
JUNE 5, 2025
The impact of the 2020 lockdown was felt across various business sectors, particularly retail. To survive, many businesses had to switch to the omnichannel model. For those unfamiliar with “omnichannel retail,” it’s a model that fuses in-store and eCommerce channels. This means businesses can sell products to customers in different ways (online and in physical stores), and they make sure the experience feels smooth and connected.
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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
JUNE 5, 2025
Sams Club China, the membership-based discount omnichannel retailer and Golden ABC, the Philippines-founded multibrand fashion company, could hardly be more different in terms of retail proposition. But they both share stunning growth pathways to become dominant players in their respective categories and markets. Leaders of the two companies featured on Day Three of the NRF25 Asia Pacific edition in Singapore on Thursday.
Retail Wire
JUNE 5, 2025
Customers of teen-centric retailer Five Below can now get merchandise delivered via the Uber Eats app. Starting June 5, delivery is available from more than 1,500 Five Below stores nationwide. From room décor and beauty products to trendy clothes and low-cost electronics, customers don’t have to leave the house to shop at the retailer. In addition, Uber One members can receive Five Below items the same day without a delivery fee. “Five Below is a go-to destination for fun, trendy, and affo
Inside Retail
JUNE 5, 2025
A new Deloitte Access Economics report, commissioned by not-for-profit Good360 Australia, reveals that nearly $4.5 billion worth of new, unsold goods are wasted annually. The report highlights a growing disconnect between rising consumer demand for essentials on one hand, and substantial volumes of surplus stock on the other, much of it heading towards landfill.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 5, 2025
Value retailer Five Below has partnered with Uber Eats , making its assortment available for delivery from more than 1,500 stores. Toys, games, candy, crafts, tech, room dcor, beauty and graphic T-shirts will be available for delivery, with $0 delivery fees for members of the Uber One loyalty program. Whether its a last-minute birthday gift, a Friday night snack haul or just a spontaneous treat, were thrilled to unlock even more convenience and value through this exciting partnership, said Hashi
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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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 5, 2025
Activewear brand Lululemon has seen a 7 per cent increase in its net revenue to US$2.4 billion in the first quarter of this year, with its comparable sales rising by 1 per cent, as compared to the same period last year. Net revenue in the Americas rose by 3 per cent, while its international revenue increased by 19 per cent. The company’s gross profit increased by 8 per cent to US$1.4 billion, with its gross margin rising to 58.3 per cent.
Retail Wire
JUNE 5, 2025
In a strategic move that signals both expansion and adaptation in the face of industry disruption, Giant Eagle has announced it will assume pharmacy prescriptions from 78 Rite Aid stores that are closing across Pennsylvania and Ohio. This news comes as Rite Aid works through its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in less than two years, underscoring the volatile state of the U.S. pharmacy retail sector.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 5, 2025
The City of Bloomington has launched its 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness Grant, offering financial support to local businesses looking to enhance their properties’ safety, hygiene, and appearance. The grant program, administered by the Department of Economic & Sustainable Development, allocates a total of $85,000 in funding for the current fiscal year.
Retail Focus
JUNE 5, 2025
The Rural Living Revolution The pandemic-driven shift toward countryside living shows no signs of slowing. With more people working remotely, buyer priorities have changed, and we are seeing an ongoing trend towards the popularity of homes in suburban or rural locations over city centre living, now that commuting times are no longer a factor for so many workers—a change clearly reflected in the growing demand reported by estate agents in Cumbria.
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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.
VMS
JUNE 5, 2025
In the competitive landscape of modern retail, success often hinges on elements that extend far beyond product selection and pricing. Two critical components that can make or break the customer experience are strategic signage systems and thoughtful seasonal programming. These elements work together to create environments that not only inform and guide customers but also create lasting emotional connections to build brand loyalty and return business.
LS Retail
JUNE 5, 2025
iStock/EyeEm Mobile GmbH The costs of the trade war are becoming more obvious. Take, for example, a florist who talks about the challenges of different levies on different suppliesand how hes passing them along to customers. Read on.
Retail Gazette
JUNE 5, 2025
Weird Fish pulled in record full year results as it pushed ahead with its physical expansion and boosted investment in its third party platforms. EBITDA for the fashion retailer rose 110% to £5.38m for the year to 31 December 2024, while sales jumped 11.4% to £42.6m. Gross profit jumped 27% to £27m as the business focused on physical expansion and accelerated investment in its third party platforms to help expand reach and brand awareness.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 5, 2025
SubSummit 2025 provided the ultimate deep dive into subscription commerce the many things it can do (and the few that it cant). Session speakers shared so many on-point insights that Retail TouchPoints felt compelled to reshare some of these pearls of wisdom with you. The path to purchase is a local, not an express: With digital sales, its not a seven -touch conversion path anymore [the former average number of touches needed to lead to a purchase].
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Retail Focus
JUNE 5, 2025
Bluewater has announced that jewellery brand, Jewells, is set to open its doors this Friday, 6th June. The new store will be located on the Lower Guildhall opposite Kiehls. Founded in 2024 by Australian retail mogul Brett Blundy, The Godfather of jewellery retail, Jewells aims to redefine the contemporary jewellery retail space. The store at Bluewater will be one of seven stores opening in the UK on 6th June when the brand launches, with more than 1,000 planned to open over the next 5 years.
365 Retail
JUNE 5, 2025
The digital age has transformed how consumers interact with businesses, particularly retail. With online platforms offering unparalleled access to goods and services, customer expectations have rapidly evolved. This rising tide of expectations is driven by technology and the success of market leaders who set new standards. Consumers grow accustomed to the convenience and efficiency of top-tier platforms and begin to expect the same from all others, regardless of industry.
Retail Focus
JUNE 5, 2025
Immersive Everywhere, a pioneer in world-class experiential events, is thrilled to announce the launch of “PEPPA PIG: Surprise Party,” at Metrocentre , Gateshead, one of the UKs top five super-regional shopping centres. Opening later this year, this immersive experience – developed under license from leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro – will transport visitors into the world of PEPPA PIG, inviting them to help make Peppas Surprise Party the best one ever.
VMS
JUNE 5, 2025
A central element of the now-defunct Joann (Hudson, Ohio) chain will become part of the stores operated by The Michaels Co. Inc. (Irving, Texas). The latter firm has agreed to buy the intellectual property and private-label brands of the fabrics-and-crafts brand, Michaels announced in a press release. Terms of the deal, which did not include any Joann store spaces, were not released.
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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.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 5, 2025
Key Takeaways Choosing the right name for your consulting business is critical as it forms the first impression and reflects your expertise. A memorable and professional name enhances your branding, making you stand out in a competitive market and fostering client trust. Identifying your niche and understanding your target audience are essential for crafting a name that resonates with potential clients.
Retail Gazette
JUNE 5, 2025
Co-op has teamed up with Royal Mail to roll out parcel lockers across 100 of the convenience retailer’s sites this summer. The move will take the total number of parcel lockers at Co-op stores to over 900, building on its existing partnerships with postal operators InPost, Amazon, Quadient and Yeep. The new lockers will allow shoppers to drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns any time of the day, with collection also to be made available at the lockers soon.
365 Retail
JUNE 5, 2025
Co-op and Royal Mail have signed a partnership to rollout parcel lockers at the convenience retailer’s stores. The first ones will launch in summer, with plans for lockers at 100 stores. The lockers will add an additional convenient service for the community at Co-op stores, allowing people to drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns 24/7.
Retail Wire
JUNE 5, 2025
Krispy Kreme is celebrating National Doughnut Day with $2 dozens of its Original Glazed Doughnuts and a sweet freebie for all customers. On June 6, all guests can purchase the retailer’s Original Glazed dozen doughnuts for just $2. However, customers must buy a dozen of any doughnuts to get the $2 deal, as stated in a company press release. In addition to celebrating the sweetest day of the year, guests can enjoy a free doughnut of their choice.
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