Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Listed conglomerate Wesfarmers is merging its store networks Target and Kmart into a singular $10 billion business in a bid to boost returns and bring better value to customers. Ian Bailey will continue to oversee the enlarged Kmart group, while Target MD Richard Pearson is assigned to a new role within Wesfarmers’ health unit. Kmart CEO John Gualtieri will run the day-to-day operation of the combined Kmart and Target stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

It’s no secret that social commerce — that is, retail interactions that begin (and sometimes also end) on social media platforms — is big business. With 4.74 billion social media users globally active daily on platforms like Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Snapchat , social commerce is expected to drive revenues of $492 billion this year, according to Global Payments.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Consumers have changed. The trend towards using self-service and self-checkout (SCO) options in both retail and hospitality was already strong, but the pandemic sent it soaring. Global research, conducted by Kantar for Glory Global Solutions, a market leader in retail cash recycling solutions, reveals that 80 per cent of consumers consider it important for retailers to provide a choice of checkout options.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

TikTok has teamed up with buy now, pay later service Atome to offer installment payments on its ecommerce marketplace in Malaysia, CNBC reports. The new partnership will help “drive growth” and “enable merchants and small businesses to offer their customers a convenient and flexible payment option,” said Jonathan Low, Ecommerce Lead for Strategy and Special Projects at TikTok Shop in a statement to CNBC.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Fast food chain McDonald’s is set to inject $1 billion into opening 100 new restaurants across Australia and upgrading its existing network. The company’s Australian chief Antoni Martinez says the company wants to capture the brand’s growing popularity and modernise its online offering. “I just think when you look at our performance at the moment, it’s a great opportunity for us to accelerate that growth,” Martinez told The Australian.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

What works for you, likely doesn’t work for the next person. Some people check their email accounts hourly while others always have thousands of unread emails in their inbox. Some people have their app notification sounds on, while others may prefer to keep their phone light on apps altogether. With so many unique approaches to connectivity, retailers often struggle with effectively reaching their customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

Gap Inc. has named Chris Blakeslee as the new President and CEO of Athleta as of Aug. 7, 2023. Blakeslee will be tasked with driving strategic growth for the nearly $1.5 billion women’s active and lifestyle brand and certified B Corporation. He will replace Mary Beth Laughton, who has held these posts since September 2019. Blakeslee was most recently President of sister companies Alo Yoga and Bella+Canvas.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Apparel company Gap has appointed Chris Blakeslee as president and CEO of its US$1.5 billion women’s activewear brand Athleta, effective August 7. Blakeslee has broad experience in the apparel retail and wholesale industries, having served as president of sister companies Alo Yoga and Bella+Canvas since 2017 and held senior positions at Alphabroder. “Chris is a strong, decisive leader and proven business driver across multiple industries, including active apparel and wellness, making

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

Performance running footwear and apparel company Brooks Running has launched two new initiatives to enhance its sustainability efforts — a recommerce program powered by Trove and a partnership with TrusTrace to support its responsible sourcing initiatives. New Resale Program will Fund Other Sustainability Efforts Photo courtesy of Brooks Running The new ReStart recommerce program will see gently used Brooks footwear refurbished and resold, advancing the company’s goal of extending the life of Br

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Italian luxury house Valentino has appointed three new executives as part of its strategy to expand its focus on online and marketplaces. The appointments follow the departure of the company’s chief brand officer Alessio Vannetti, who has served at Valentino since March 2020. His responsibilities will be assigned to the new functions of marketing and e-commerce & omnichannel.

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Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2023

Retailer confidence at Northern Ireland’s premier designer outlet is continuing to soar as existing tenants take more space to increase stock and add new lines. Long-time tenant, Mountain Warehouse is adding surf brand ANIMAL, taking an additional 1,116 sq ft adjacent to its existing unit, making its total footprint at The Boulevard 3,552 sq ft. The classic surf brand was first re-launched online after Mountain Warehouse acquired it in 2021, with a physical store roll out underway in strong

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Luxury giant LVMH unveiled on Monday a deal to sponsor next year’s Olympic Games in Paris with top fashion brands Louis Vuitton and Dior, Moet Hennessy champagne and spirits labels and jeweller Chaumet, which will design medals for the event. The group will also sponsor athletes, including French swimmer Leon Marchand, and its beauty retailer Sephora will sponsor the Olympic torch relay, LVMH said.

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Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2023

The Creative Retail Awards are delighted to announce the Shortlist for the 2023 Awards. The Shortlist presents some of the very best in global retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display with projects including Flannels, Gaucho, Selfridges, Myriam K, Hamleys, Nike and many more. The panel of Judges found it even tougher than usual this year to Shortlist the entries, with exceptional quality submitted from all corners of the globe; from North America, across Europe, South Africa, and t

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. The 1,679 sq ft store is the third of its kind globally, with the first store of the same concept opening in Guangzhou, China, in December 2022 and the second in Boston, US, in February this year.

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Retail Wire

JULY 24, 2023

Elon Musk has replaced Twitter’s iconic blue bird logo with a stylized “X” as part of his plan to transform the platform into an all-encompassing app. Musk invited his 149 million followers to suggest an “X” logo, and within 24 hours, he chose one of the designs to become the company’s new brand identity. The.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Head to any clothing store this summer and you are likely to be hit with an explosion of pink. Barbiecore outfits, focused on the doll’s signature color, are dominating the fashion scene for a second straight year, helped by Mattel Inc’s all-out marketing blitz to build buzz for the “Barbie” movie that debuted in theaters on Friday.

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Retail Wire

JULY 24, 2023

Popeyes is attempting to capitalize on the “girl dinner” trend by offering a menu consisting solely of sides. While some Twitter users praised the fast-food chain’s humorous take on the trend, others criticized it for offering nothing more than its regular side dishes with a fancier name. The “girl dinner” trend, characterized by small side.

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JULY 24, 2023

Chinese fast fashion retailer Temu has become Australia’s fastest-growing marketplace, says market research company Ipsos. Temu, which launched in April, is now the eighth-largest online retail brand in terms of audience size and registered more than 9.2 million users in June. The research also observed that computer hardware, cinemas, games & toys, ticketing, and pets registered an increase in sales for the month of June while flower shopping, photos, and automotive sales fell.

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Retail Wire

JULY 24, 2023

Under Armour, the sportswear brand, is making its mark in women’s soccer ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The company has unveiled two new products designed specifically for female athletes heading into this year’s tournament, including its first football shoe tailored for female feet. Additionally, Under Armour has opened a flagship store in Oxford.

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JULY 24, 2023

Malaysian modest lifestyle label Duck has unveiled its third international collaboration with Barbie, in conjunction with the release of the Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The limited-edition collection includes many of the brand’s best-selling products, from scarves to shopping bags to ready-to-wear fashion. According to Duck Group co-founder Vivy Yusof , the collection was inspired by the themes of courage and self-discovery in the film.

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Retail Wire

JULY 24, 2023

Beverage veteran Mike Repole, known for his success with Vitaminwater and BodyArmor, is buying a majority stake in the footwear and apparel brand Nobull. Nobull, founded in 2015 by former Reebok executives, is a training brand focused on providing high-quality sneakers and apparel primarily through online channels. Repole, through his private equity firm, sees great.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 24, 2023

Wilko has been given millions of pounds of additional funding to help secure its future by one of the high street’s most prolific investors and owner of Homebase and Cath Kidston, Sky News reports. Hilco has agreed to lend about £5m to Wilko as the general merchandise retailer faces an intensifying cash squeeze. The new debt adds to the £40m loan Wilko secured from Hilco back in January.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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Retail Wire

JULY 24, 2023

Dream on Me Industries, a longtime supplier to Buy Buy Baby, has won the rights to 11 of the chain’s leases at a bankruptcy-run auction for approximately $1.17 million. After already acquiring Buy Buy Baby’s intellectual property, including its trademark and business data, for $15.5 million, the New Jersey-based baby retailer is now in a.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 24, 2023

Poundland has reduced prices on its biggest-selling products, many back to a £1 price point across all its 800-plus UK stores. The move, dubbed ‘Operation Sell for Less’ will hit its 800-plus UK stores this morning as the discount retailer passes on the benefit of easing inflation and lower costs to customers. According to the business shoppers will see big selling lines come down in price, with many items now at over a third less than RRPs.

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Retail Wire

JULY 24, 2023

Burger King’s iconic “have it your way” slogan has taken a bizarre turn with the introduction of a 100-patty burger in Thailand, costing nearly $300. This creative marketing stunt is the culmination of Burger King’s decades-long efforts to stand out in the fiercely competitive fast-food industry. Over the years, the brand has experimented with unique.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 24, 2023

A new report released by Barclays ‘The New Retail Reality’ has revealed that more than 8 in 10 of retailers are confident about growth over the next year, despite recent cost of living pressures. Of the 601 retailers and wholesalers surveyed, 85% of them had a positive outlook on growth next year compared to the last 12 months. While the report proved that in-store shopping is here to stay in a post-pandemic world with 86% of retailers saying physical stores remain vital to their future plans.

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Retail Wire

JULY 24, 2023

As TikTok continues to dominate the social media landscape, the platform is enticing creators and influencers to stay loyal by launching a TikTok Shop. This new initiative offers cash bonuses, rewards, and access to exclusive groups to those who actively use the platform and contribute to its growth. By providing additional incentives, TikTok aims to.

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Retail Wire

JULY 24, 2023

Spanish fashion house Loewe has surpassed Prada to become the world’s hottest fashion brand, according to the Lyst Index. Searches for Loewe have surged by 19% in the last three months, attributed in part to celebrity collaborations with stars like Rihanna, Beyonce, and Kylie Jenner, who have been seen wearing Loewe’s designs.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 24, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has been revealed as a private financial backer of the £4bn takeover of Selfridges. The Kingdom’s £500bn Public Investment Fund (PIF) acquired an interest in the luxury department store last August through Austrian property firm Signa Holding, The Telegraph reported. The PIF held a minority contribution of the Signa fund that acquired a 50% stake in the retailer, teaming up with Thai retailer Central Group for equal partnership.

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