Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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How Gen AI is Helping Brands Handle the ‘Relentless Demand’ for Visual Content

Retail TouchPoints

Humans are visual creatures; it’s a biological trait developed way back when we all still lived in caves. The world has changed a bit since then, with things like electricity, grocery stores and the internet, but humans still rely on their eyes when gathering supplies — even though that process has become less about hunting and more about simply browsing and selecting.

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Zaxby’s Brings Back Asian Zensation Zalad for a Limited Time

Retail Wire

Zaxby’s announced the return of its popular Asian Zensation Zalad, available at participating locations for a limited time.

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Walmart Invests in 74 Rooftop Solar Projects in Maryland and Illinois

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart will work with Solar Landscape to support 74 commercial rooftop solar projects that are expected to come online in 2024 and 2025 and create nearly 43 megawatts of solar capacity for communities in Maryland and Illinois. Approximately half of the portfolio is designed to reduce energy costs for low- and moderate-income households, and Solar Landscape estimates that the combined projects will save consumers about $1 million annually on energy bills.

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TD Bank Is Paying $3B in Fines for Money Laundering Schemes

Retail Wire

TD Bank employees allegedly allowed millions of dollars in illicit money to pass through criminals' hands.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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Frito-Lay Thinks Out of the Bag with New Doritos Restaurant

Retail TouchPoints

CPG brands have been trying a lot of new things to connect directly with their consumers, including DTC websites and retailer-agnostic loyalty programs , but Frito-Lay has pulled a new one out of the bag: a Doritos -themed restaurant. Image courtesy Frito-Lay The Doritos After Dark restaurant is a “new bold culinary experience,” now open at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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BrucePac Recalls 10M Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Meat, Chicken Over Listeria

Retail Wire

BrucePac has been named as the origin source of the affected products says the FDA.

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Dunkin’ Has Filed for Bankruptcy in Amsterdam. Here’s What Happened

Retail Wire

Dunkin' didn't go over well with the Dutch market.

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Sensing, Not Seeing, with Vision AI as Retail’s Crystal Ball for the Future

Retail TouchPoints

The retail industry holds influence above many others. It’s almost always the first to embrace new waves of innovation, test and deploy new technologies, and integrate them into their businesses to create new, dynamic experiences to benefit customers, employees and ultimately — ROI. This has never been more apparent than now, as consumers look to elevate their in-store shopping experiences and expect the same versatility and ease that they have obtained with modern omnichannel retail.

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DirecTV Is Launching Streaming Service MyFree DirecTV in November

Retail Wire

DirecTV is jumping into the free streaming service arena with MyFree DirecTV.

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7-Eleven Parent Plans Corporate Restructuring to Sharpen Focus on Convenience Business

Retail TouchPoints

Seven & i Holdings , parent company of 7-Eleven , plans to create a new holding company for its supermarkets, specialty stores and other non-convenience store businesses. The newly named York Holdings Company would consolidate 31 businesses and eventually go public with an IPO. The Japan-based giant is facing shareholder criticism as it tries to fend off an acquisition by Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Wawa Offering Free Coffee & Other Treats at New NJ Location

Retail Wire

Wawa is one of the most popular convenience stores in the country.

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McBride brings the sparkle back to Oven Pride with dynamic leadership and fresh agency partnerships

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! McBride, Europe’s leading manufacturer of private label and contract-manufactured household and professional cleaning products, is wiping the slate clean with a significant reinvestment in its iconic oven cleaning brand, Oven Pride.

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Burger King ‘Buys Your Vote’ in Brazil With Fries & Onion Rings

Retail Wire

Burger King Brazil is trying to encourage its patrons to vote.

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Bensons for Beds opens 15 stores at former Carpetright locations in three weeks

Retail Gazette

Bensons for Beds has opened 15 stores in the past three weeks following its acquisition of 19 Carpetright stores in August. The bed specialist has been in the process of converting the flooring chain’s former units and has now reopened more than a dozen of them. Bensons, which has traditionally favoured retail parks, also opened its first high street store in Sutton and returned to Northern Ireland after four years with a new store in Belfast.

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How to Maximize Amazon Sales and Crush the Competition

With over 9 million sellers on Amazon, online marketplaces are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune prices in real-time or align strategies across channels, this guide provides the tools to understand how to maximize sales and secure a lasting competitive edge. Download now to transform your pricing strategy and drive holiday success.

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FDA Recalls 10M Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Meat, Chicken Over Listeria

Retail Wire

BrucePac has been named as the origin source of the affected products says the FDA.

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7-Eleven shuttering over 400 North American stores amid strategic pivot

Retail Dive

The retailer also aims to generate $520 million through sale-leasebacks of an undisclosed number of stores as its parent company slashes its profit forecast and spins off non-core segments.

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United Airlines Adds 8 New Destinations in Worldwide Expansion

Retail Wire

A worldwide expansion of United Airlines' flight itinerary is coming in 2025.

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Choice Market to cease operations

Retail Dive

The Denver-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and intended to restructure. That plan fell through, CEO Mike Fogarty said Monday.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Wendy’s To Announce Q3 2024 Earnings on October 31

Retail Wire

The Wendy's Company is set to disclose its third-quarter 2024 financial results at the end of the month on Oct. 31, prior to the stock market opening.

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Problems with pre-retail logistics proving costly for suppliers

A1 Retail

Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business. New research from retail logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) found that 51 percent of manufacturers and brands supplying products to retailers have incurred financial penalties for non-compliance with supplier manuals.

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Tesco launches location-based self-scanner adverts in stores

Retail Gazette

Tesco is set to serve customers brand adverts based on their location within its supermarkets as it ramps up its retail media offer. Unveiling a host of changes earlier this week, Tesco Media & Insight Platform shared its new “in-store Scan as you Shop geo-targeting” offering for brands. The move, which has not yet been given a launch date, means customers using the supermarket’s self-scanning devices will be shown adverts as they reach a particular area of the shop or shelf.

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Under Armour opens largest Scottish outlet at Caledonia Park

A1 Retail

Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme, has announced that Under Armour, the global sports apparel brand, has opened its biggest outlet store in Scotland at Caledonia Park. Under Armour has opened a 3,465 sq ft store at the premium designer outlet village, complementing its high-quality sportswear category alongside anchor brands, Nike and adidas.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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Fisher-Price Initiates Recall for Over 2M Snuga Infant Swings

Retail Wire

Leading children's product company Fisher-Price has initiated a recall for more than 2 million Snuga infant swings.

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centre:mk’s fashion event returns welcoming over 113k visitors

A1 Retail

Last weekend, centre:mk hosted the UK’s largest fashion and beauty indoor event, welcoming over 113,000 visitors across the two-day period. Located at Middleton Hall, centre:mk’s Fashion Weekend featured 80 brands across 40 of the destination’s retailers, enabling visitors to see the latest trends across fashion, health, and beauty. Running bi-annually, the highly anticipated free event is created by centre:mk to engage and inspire shoppers, showcasing a wide variety of items across the centre’s

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DevOps Decoded: Prioritizing Security in a Dynamic World

Cisco Retail

Integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle is essential for building secure, scalable systems. By embedding security early on, teams can mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance throughout development and deployment.

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Loungers to join Merry Hill’s bustling leisure quarter

A1 Retail

Merry Hill has announced that renowned restaurant brand Lounges, managed by award winning hospitality business Loungers, is set to join the destination in January 2025 with the opening of Toledo Lounge. Known for its ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere, Toledo Lounge will expand the F&B offer within Merry Hill, as one of the final casual dining additions to the destination’s nearly completed 55,000 sq ft leisure quarter.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Spirit Halloween to Open 10 Christmas Stores

Shopping Center

Egg Harbor Township, N.J. — Spirit Halloween has announced plans to test a new, Christmas-themed concept with the opening of 10 stores. Spirit Christmas stores will feature décor, apparel, inflatables, gifts… The post Spirit Halloween to Open 10 Christmas Stores appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Time to Think Big (and Global) American Small Businesses!

LS Retail

©iStock/mohd izzuan US micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises, like their global counterparts, struggle with productivity. But a win–win economic fabric connecting all businesses can maximize their potential. At a glance: Micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) are the bedrock of the US economy. MSMEs in the United States are only half as productive as large companies, compared with 60 percent in other advanced economies.

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Financing regenerative agriculture: a pathway to healthier soil, cleaner water, and climate resilience

Cisco Retail

Meet Cisco Foundation partners working to support farmers' transition to regenerative agriculture to improve resiliency.

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Kohl’s nearly doubles holiday gift assortment

Retail Dive

The department store is leaning into value pricing this season, with “hundreds” of gifts under $10 and “thousands” of toys under $20.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!