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Consumers love to find a bargain, and promoting discounts and sales is a central tool in retailers’ arsenal to drive sales and traffic. However, discounted pricing strategies can have serious legal implications if relevant laws and guidelines aren’t followed. Recent Proliferation of Deceptive Pricing Lawsuits Over the past year or so, putative class action lawsuits over false “reference prices” or “fake discounts” have more than doubled.
In recent years, there has been a growing movement among retailers to reduce their environmental impact and adopt more sustainable practices. One significant shift that many retailers are making is moving from traditional physical stores to digital platforms. This transition, often accelerated by advancements in technology and changing consumer behaviours, is not only reshaping the retail industry but also contributing to a more eco-friendly and sustainable future.
Even in an industry accustomed to a rapid pace of change like fashion manufacturing and retailing, AI is racing by like the Road Runner speeding past a desert mesa. That makes things both challenging and exciting for early AI adopters. Tosha Hays Tosha Hays, EVP of Sourcing and Product at Venus Fashion , a trendy womens apparel brand with a focus on swimwear, began providing AI tools to her team about two years ago, but the learning curve has never really flattened out.
Food & beverage companies are under threat of new tariffs. Tariffs can affect costs of goods sold (COGS), supply chains and consumer behavior. Costing is uncertain and tariffs add to that uncertainty. An example is potential US-levied tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, and, for products from China, an additional 10% tariff on top of existing duties.
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.
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iStock/Liubomyr Vorona "Resist protectionism" and defend globalization. That's what Premier Li Qiang recently told a gathering of global executives in Beijing. He went on to say that China is prepared for possible unexpected shocks." CEOs including Apples Tim Cook, FedExs Raj Subramaniam and Pfizers Albert Bourla gathered in the Chinese capital over the weekend for a two-day forum that comes as US President Donald Trump has ratcheted up trade pressure on China in a bid to rebalance what he sees
Simon has opened the Jakarta Premium Outlets mall in a suburb of Indonesias capital Jakarta, the companys first Premium Outlets center in the country. The mall features more than 302,000 square feet of retail space and more than 150 local and global brands. Premium and luxury brands represented in the mall include Coach, Lacoste, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Versace, Swarovski, Tumi and The North Face.
Simon has opened the Jakarta Premium Outlets mall in a suburb of Indonesias capital Jakarta, the companys first Premium Outlets center in the country. The mall features more than 302,000 square feet of retail space and more than 150 local and global brands. Premium and luxury brands represented in the mall include Coach, Lacoste, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Versace, Swarovski, Tumi and The North Face.
Founded in 1976, DECATHLON has continued its evolution under the leadership of Barbara Martin Coppola since 2022, with a strategy aimed at becoming a multi-specialist sports brand that acts concretely for people, society and the planet. Over the last three years, DECATHLON has continued to grow within a difficult context, while achieving a significant -13% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2021, thanks to the substantial development of circular models, the use of decarbonised materials and cleane
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Molly Tea will make its Melbourne debut next month on Swanston Street, aiming to be the destination for quality Chinese tea culture in the heart of the CBD. Founded in Chinas Shenzhen, the location follows the brand’s first store in Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. The store will serve Molly Tea’s trademark menu, including the Snowy Jasmine Milk Tea, which mixes Jasmine Green Tea and fresh milk, topped with Jasmine Whipped Cream.
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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Morrisons loyalty scheme Morrisons More is now available on Deliveroo, as it becomes the first delivery app to integrate the scheme into its platform. Customers can now link their Morrisons More account with their Deliveroo account to earn More Points on their purchases from Morrisons supermarkets.
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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.
Private equity firm Modella Capital has set out its initial plans for the WHSmith’s high street business, following the 76m acquisition announced this morning. The deal , which covers approximately 480 WHSmith stores across high streets, shopping centres, and retail parks in the UK, marks the firms latest expansion. Under Modellas ownership, the stores will rebrand to TGJones, with plans to retain the existing product offerings, including Post Office and Toys R Us services.
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.
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
Arina Gerasimova+1 866-546-8838 (ext. 106011)marketing@kuusoft.com For Immediate Release WNB Factory Partners with Kuusoft Corporation to Launch Digital Menu… The post WNB Factory Partners with Kuusoft Corporation to Launch Digital Menu Board Solutions Across its Locations appeared first on The Official Kuusoft Blog.
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Decathlon has appointed Javier Lpez as its new chief executive officer, replacing Barbara Martin Coppola, who held the role since March 2022. Lpez, who has been with the sports specialist for over 26 years, previously served as the executive director in charge of Decathlon’s global value chain, a position he took on in 2022. His appointment comes shortly after Julien Leclercq, son of Decathlon founder Michel Leclercq, was named chairman of the board.
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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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