Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 11, 2025
For 2025 and beyond, the emphasis on change in strategy to ensure a healthy consumer base for UK retailers is, unsurprisingly, requiring retail leaders to invest more in digital retail than ever before. Retail sales, adjusted for the inclusion of Black Friday, fell by 0.3% month-on-month in December , as reported by the ONS (Office for National Statistics), despite initial predictions.
Inside Retail
APRIL 11, 2025
The new US tariffs policy has sent shockwaves through international trade, disrupting supply chains and creating challenges for virtually every business operating across borders, including many Australian retailers that sell in the US. Australian retailers now face a 10 per cent tariff on goods sent directly to the US. Those manufacturing in China and exporting to the US are hit harder, with a steep 125 per cent tariff on Chinese manufactured products on top of an existing 20 per cent duty, sign
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Retail Focus
APRIL 11, 2025
Retail has changed. Customers still buy in-store, but they start their journey online. They search on Google, chats with ChatGPT, compare options, and check opening hours before stepping out. If your store doesnt show up in those search results, you lose the sale before it begins. SEO makes sure your retail business appears where customers are looking.
365 Retail
APRIL 11, 2025
The UK government has been working on a long-awaited Rental Reform Bill. This legislation aims to improve conditions for tenants while balancing the rights of landlords. But how will these changes impact property values? A Shift in Landlord-Tenant Dynamics The Rental Reform Bill proposes significant changes. These include abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions, creating a more transparent rental system, and introducing a landlord ombudsman.
Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
Retail Focus
APRIL 11, 2025
Inheriting a property in Blackheath can be both a blessing and a challenge. While it offers the potential for financial gain, navigating the legal and emotional aspects can be complex. Understanding the steps involved in selling an inherited property helps to simplify the process and ensures that you achieve the best possible outcome. Assessing the Condition of the Property The first step is to assess the condition of the inherited property.
Retail Prophet
APRIL 11, 2025
Shoppers browse a Hudson’s Bay in Toronto on Monday, March 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov By Doug Stephens Even before Canada or the United States existed, one intrepid retail company was trading in the wilderness of North America. Founded in 1670, The Hudsons Bay Company is the oldest joint-stock company in the English-speaking world and largely responsible for pioneering both the North American fur trade and what would become, hundreds of years later, the British colon
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365 Retail
APRIL 11, 2025
The UK property market has undergone significant changes in recent years, with house prices and rents witnessing consistent growth. As these national trends continue, local property markets such as Ealing are experiencing ripple effects. Known for its vibrant community, excellent transport links, and high-quality amenities, Ealing remains a sought-after destination for both homebuyers and renters.
Retail Focus
APRIL 11, 2025
Branding is more than just a logo or a catchy slogan. In todays competitive landscape, branding is a powerful force that shapes the identity and success of modern casinos. Whether its an established giant or a new player in the industry, branding is the key element that determines whether a casino thrives or fades into obscurity. The casino industry has come a long way from its humble beginnings.
365 Retail
APRIL 11, 2025
Dartford, a thriving town in Kent, is quickly becoming one of the most attractive areas for first-time buyers. With average property prices hovering around 350,000, Dartford offers an appealing blend of affordability, excellent transport links, and growing amenities. This combination makes it a prime destination for young professionals and families eager to step onto the property ladder without compromising on lifestyle or convenience.
Retail Gazette
APRIL 11, 2025
Shein has secured approval from the UKs financial regulator for its planned initial public offering in London. The China-founded fast fashion company has been waiting for the Financial Conduct Authoritys (FCA) approval since it first confidentially filed papers last June, Reuters reported. Sources said that Shein will also need to gain approval from Chinese regulators to float in London.
Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA
The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.
365 Retail
APRIL 11, 2025
If you walk into any HMV store in 2025, youre almost guaranteed to find a variety of shirts with anime and video game characters as graphics. While the options used to be between famous music stars or movie posters, over the last decade, video games and anime have steadily been creeping into their collection and the collection of every clothing store for that matter.
Retail Gazette
APRIL 11, 2025
Jack Wolfskin has been sold to Anta Sports for 222.21m ($290m) as part of an agreement by sports equipment company Topgolf Callaway. The transaction, which is expected to close during the second or early third quarter of 2025, will allow Topgolf Callaway to focus on its core business of golf. It comes after Topgolf Callaway was forecasting the outerwear retailer to contribute 282.47m (325m) in sales to its brand this year, and 10.43m (12m) in adjusted EBITDA.
365 Retail
APRIL 11, 2025
Lets face itmodern consumers arent just browsing; theyre moving fast, thinking faster, and expecting businesses to keep up. One smart way for brands to stay ahead and turn casual shoppers into loyal fans? Offer flexible payment options. It might sound simple, but giving people more ways to pay makes a huge difference in how they experience a purchaseand whether they come back for more.
Retail Gazette
APRIL 11, 2025
Asdas “transformational” plans for a new superstore and housing development in Park Royal, west London, faces opposition from the Metropolitan Police, which has warned it will block the project unless developer contributions are made to fund policing resources. The supermarket chain’s proposal for a 60,000sq ft superstore, along with the construction of 1,600 homes, is set to increase the local population by 4,000 residents.
Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture
When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
Retail Times
APRIL 11, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s online shopping market has hit a record high, with 127.41 billion in sales during 2024, a 3.4% increase from 2023. The record growth, as reported by the Office for National Statistics figures, is the highest on record, bar the increase during the lockdown.
Retail Gazette
APRIL 11, 2025
Superdry investor Hilco Capital is close to securing a deal to fund the buyout of Lakeland. The ex-Homebase owner and Lakelands management are in advanced talks about a deal to take control of the homewares retailer, Sky News reported. It is understood a deal could be formally agreed in the coming days. The retailer, which employs around 1000 people, operates 59 stores across the UK and is headquartered in Windemere.
LS Retail
APRIL 11, 2025
iStock/LunaKate A little late to the table here. major figures in the investing world are questioning the wisdom of Trump's tariffs. Some say it is "a mistake" and "masochistic," as Larry Summers says below. Trumps tariffs are the most expensive and masochistic the U.S. has pursued in decades. A very crude estimate of Trumps tariffs puts the projected loss at US$20 trillion dollars, or well over US$200,000 per family of four.
Retail Times
APRIL 11, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! While overall Champagne sales in the UK have hit a 25-year low, with just 22.3 million bottles shipped in 2024, the lowest figure since the millennium, Aldi is bucking the trend, with its affordable fizz seeing record growth.
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 Focus
APRIL 11, 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, financial stability can sometimes seem like a distant goal. Many people find themselves in situations where they need immediate financial assistance but face the challenge of having poor credit. Fortunately, there is a lifeline available in the form of payday bad credit loans. These loans are designed to provide quick access to cash, empowering those with less-than-perfect credit histories to navigate financial hurdles with greater confidence.
Retail Gazette
APRIL 11, 2025
Iceland is set to double its forecourt presence in the sector via a new tie up with forecourt operatorEG On the Move. The frozen food specialist will increase its forecourt offering from 11 to 21 sites during the coming months, with a dedicated Iceland frozen food range to be implemented in 10 EG On the Move sites. The partnership will initially launch in two stores opening on 17 April, in Barnstaple and Rotherham.
Retail Times
APRIL 11, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the UK being caught in the crossfire of Trump’s new tariff, what does its retail market and currency have to lose? The UK’s pound sterling has slumped against the dollar recently, solidifying the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee’s (FPC) warning that the recent shift in global trades could harm financial stability
Retail Focus
APRIL 11, 2025
M Core is pleased to have welcomed leading clothing and accessories retailer Character.com to M Cwmbran, further strengthening the shopping centres diverse retail offering. Character.com, known for its extensive range of high-quality character-branded products, from childrenswear and adult clothing to homeware, toys, and games has signed a five-year lease on a 5,196 sq ft unit at the South Wales shopping destination.
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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
Retail Times
APRIL 11, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Easter, Maltesers and M&MS have launched theBunny Book Collectionin partnership withThe Traitors star and deception expert Minah Shannon. The limited-edition books fromJane HaretoThe Great Gatsbunny areegg-cellentlydesigned to help adults get sneaky and keep a little treat back for themselves.
Retail Gazette
APRIL 11, 2025
Watches of Switzerland is closing 16 of its showrooms across the UK, putting around 40 jobs at risk of redundancy. The luxury watch specialist told BBC News that affected staff will be redeployed where possible and that its “priority [was] to support all affected colleagues” The retailer has not yet confirmed which showrooms will close. Watches of Switzerland opened 22 showrooms, refurbished 15 and acquired 15 through jewellers Ernest Jones in its most recent financial year.
A1 Retail
APRIL 11, 2025
This Spring, popular Danish homewares brand, Sstrene Grene, is opening in Harrogate. Known for its distinctive Scandinavian design, the brand offers a wide range of stylish, affordable home dcor, furniture, and lifestyle products. The new store will bring the brands signature hygge shopping experience to the charming market town, adding a fresh destination to the local high street.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 11, 2025
For the fourth year, Amazon will offer significant discounts to pet parents on Amazon Pet Day , May 13-14 in the U.S. Early deals will begin appearing on April 29, and the 48 -hour event will include bargains on pet food and treats, toys, apparel, health care products, grooming supplies, litter and odor products, electronics, cleaners and habitats. Featured brands will include Purina Pro Plan, IAMS, Hills Science Diet, Jinx, IRIS, FurHaven, Oh Norman!
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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
APRIL 11, 2025
B&Q has opened the doors to its new Greater Manchester Altrincham store located inside the one of the several former Homebase units it acquired in January. The 41,000sq ft store offers over 16,000 home improvement essentials as well as services to local customers, including Valspar paint mixing services, timber cutting and a dedicated TradePoint counter for trade professionals.
Retail Times
APRIL 11, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Spring, popular Danish homewares brand, Sstrene Grene, is opening in Harrogate. Known for its distinctive Scandinavian design, the brand offers a wide range of stylish, affordable home dcor, furniture, and lifestyle products.
Frank Mayer
APRIL 11, 2025
While self-service programs offer countless advantages for quick service restaurants (QSR), it’s no secret they can be a costly investment up front. As a result, some brands hesitate to expand beyond their established mobile app programs. However, treating kiosks and mobile apps as interchangeable solutions can restrict how QSRs grow both financially and operationally.
Retail Times
APRIL 11, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Springtime has given Brits a taste of warmer weather, but it just isnt enough as UK Google searches for all-inclusive holiday have risen by 70% in the last quarter, as 98k Brits are looking into booking holidays this month.
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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.
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