Tue.Feb 11, 2025

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Redefine Your Data Center with New Cisco N9300 Series Smart Switch Innovations

Cisco Retail

Cisco announces Cisco N9300 Series Smart Switches with embedded DPUs that integrate stateful services into the data center fabric at scale for greater simplicity, increased service throughput, and cost efficiency.

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Lush co-founder Rowena Bird talks 30-year business journey and biggest takeaways

Inside Retail

Inside Retail : Prior to launching Lush with your fellow co-founders, can you briefly describe your professional background? Rowena Bird: Before co-founding Lush, I worked as a beauty therapist. My passion for cosmetics and ethical beauty began early, and I was fortunate to join forces with like-minded individuals Mark and Mo Constantine, Helen Ambrosen, Liz Weir, Karl Bygrave and Paul Greeves.

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Aldi’s Biggest U.S. Expansion Yet: Opening 225+ Stores in 2025

Retail TouchPoints

Aldi plans to open more than 225 new stores this year as part of the next phase of its five -year national growth strategy. The raft of openings will mark the largest number of stores that Aldi has opened in a single year in its nearly 50 years of operating in the U.S. The new stores will open through a combination of organic growth and the conversion of select Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores to the Aldi format.

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Lush co-founder Rowena Bird talks 30-year business journey and biggest takeaways

Inside Retail

Inside Retail : Prior to launching Lush with your fellow co-founders, can you briefly describe your professional background? Rowena Bird: Before co-founding Lush, I worked as a beauty therapist. My passion for cosmetics and ethical beauty began early, and I was fortunate to join forces with like-minded individuals Mark and Mo Constantine, Helen Ambrosen, Liz Weir, Karl Bygrave and Paul Greeves.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

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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Starboard Launches First Land-Based Shops at Las Vegas Resort

Retail TouchPoints

Starboard Group s new land-based vacation retail division, Starboard Resort, has opened its first group of stores, The Boutiques at Westgate Las Vegas, in partnership with Westgate Resorts. Three new shops will feature curated luxury items such as fine jewelry, on-trend fashion and special occasion apparel, as well as Starboards exclusive fashion jewelry brand.

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Future hinges on Gucci: What’s next for Kering?

Inside Retail

Despite a sharp drop in revenue, the French luxury group Kering saw a surprising rally in its stock price yesterday, signaling investors may see the brands expected downfall as a turning point. On February 11, Kering Group reported revenue of 17.2 billion in 2024, marking a 12 per cent decline both on a reported basis and a comparable basis. Net income attributable to the group fell to 1.1 billion, with recurring net income at 1.3 billion.

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Japan’s retail sector faces challenges amid weak consumer confidence

Inside Retail

Its rare that the arcane world of cocoa futures contracts is watched that closely outside the buyers and sellers themselves, or nerdy individuals who seriously need to get a life. If youre a chocolatier or customer on Valentines Day and other seasonal events though, you might have been paying attention. Just a week before this years Valentines Day, cocoa prices were 66 per cent higher than a year ago after peaking stratospherically in December.

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River Island: Ben Lewis rejoins as CEO as executive chair steps down

Retail Gazette

River Island has announced that Richard Bradbury is stepping down from his role as executive chair due to personal reasons. Bradbury, who previously served as CEO of the family-owned fashion retailer , rejoined River Island in December 2022, bringing with him a wealth of experience after having left the company in 2010. Following Bradbury’s departure, Ben Lewis will resume his role as CEO with immediate effect.

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How Breville is securing its Asia expansion amidst looming US-China trade war

Inside Retail

Tariffs are top of mind for retailers globally but one Australian kitchen appliance maker, Breville, is simultaneously planning its expansion into China while preparing for looming US tariffs under a new administration. During the fiscal first half, before Trumps inauguration, Breville Group reported that its net profit soared to 16.1 per cent year over year to $97.5 million as revenue grew 10.1 per cent to $997.5 million.

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Aesop launches North of England store at Victoria Leeds

A1 Retail

Redicals Victoria Leeds has announced the opening of luxury skincare brand,Aesop, marking the brands first store opening in 2025 and debut in the North of England. Aesop has joined Victoria Leeds premium tenant mix with a 753 sq ft unit alongside fellow best-in-class beauty brands in the Grade II listed Victoria Quarter. This latest opening follows a standout year for Health and Beauty at Victoria Leeds, with a 15 percent increase in sales across the category in 2024 compared to 2023.

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AI In The Aisles: The Executives Guide To Better In-Store Experiences

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.

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How to unlock retail revenue with text – and why a multi-channel approach is key

Inside Retail

Australian consumers are uniquely receptive to text marketing. A recent study revealed that 87 per cent of Australians express interest in receiving text messages from brands, and with an impressive 98 per cent open rate for text messages, its no surprise that text has become a trusted communication channel that many Aussie retailers are now leveraging.

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Data: Retail sales show solid growth in January despite stormy weather

Retail Gazette

Retail sales in the UK increased by 2.6% year-on-year last month, according to the latest figures from the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor. This growth follows a 1.2% rise in the same month last year, and was above both the three-month average growth of 1.1% and the 12-month average growth of 0.8%. Food sales saw a more modest rise of 2.8% in January, down from 6.1% in January 2024, while non-food sales grew by 2.5%, an improvement compared to the 2.8% decline seen in January 2024.

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Party City IP Sold to Pop Culture Conglomerate for $20 Million

Retail TouchPoints

One of the final stages of Party City s Chapter 11 bankruptcy is now complete the retailers intellectual property (IP) and wholesale operations have been sold to an affiliate of Ad Populum , a consumer product conglomerate that owns a number of brands whose products were previously sold at the party retailer, including collectibles brand NECA , Chia Pet , costume designers Rubies and Smiffys , giftware designer Enesco and more.

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One in ten shop floor workers expected to leave retail by 2028 warns RJA

Retail Gazette

One in ten shop floor workers are expected to exit retail by 2028, campaign group the Retail Jobs Alliance (RJA) has warned. Retail giants including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have cautioned that the high street is set to cut at least 300,000 jobs during the next three years, citing a “perfect storm” of higher costs and increased regulations.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

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.

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Michel’s brand to be axed

Inside Retail

Retail Food Group (RFG) has announced the end of the Michels Patisserie chain, revealing it will work with franchisees to convert their stores to either Gloria Jeans or Donut King. There are just 19 Michels Patisserie stores across RFGs home state of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. At its height the cake chain had more than 300 stores operating.

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Navigating the Convergence of NOC and SOC for Cisco Managed Services Providers

Cisco Retail

In the evolving landscape of managed services, Cisco Managed Services providers are increasingly looking to expand their offerings by integrating Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities with their existing Network Operations Center (NOC) services.

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LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW celebrates double-digit sales growth in 2024

A1 Retail

Danish confectionery brand LAKRIDS BY BLOW successfully delivered an overall growth of 18 percent in 2024, with revenue surpassing 50 million for the first time, and the UK emerging as a key market. Building on the fast track success and cult appeal of its liquorice across the world, LAKRIDS BY BLOW is officially booming in the UK market, boasting an extraordinary 90 percent growth with strong momentum across physical and digital channels.

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How Skills and Strategic Thinking Help Gamblers Boost Their Casino Experience

365 Retail

The Role of Skill in Games of Chance In all modern games of chance , the role of skill is limited because results primarily depend on the will of the case. Online casino games, such as slots and roulette, are based on random number generators (RNGs) that ensure each outcome is unbiased and cannot be manipulated. Such a computer algorithm determines the symbols on every reel regarding slot machines, the position of the ball on the wheel in roulette, and a random deal of cards.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.

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Future Proofing the Workplace in the age of AI

Cisco Retail

Weve made our mission at Cisco clear: we are simplifying IT everywhere, for businesses of all sizes. We are constantly innovating to help IT teams lead through the AI era, not just react to it. Learn how we're empowering tomorrows workplaces today with these latest products and solutions.

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In pictures: Adidas unveils new elevated premium A-Type line

Retail Gazette

Adidas is launching a new line featuring premium, elevated versions of its products with an emphasis on craftsmanship under its lifestyle label Adidas Originals. The German sporting giant described the A-Type line as an ever-evolving, collection centred on reimagining icons from the Three Stripes unrivalled archive through the most premium of fabrics, assembled by outstanding ateliers.

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Tapi Carpets & Floors Opens First John Lewis Concession at Oxford Street Flagship

365 Retail

Tapi Carpets & Floors has officially opened its first concession store at John Lewis Oxford Street, following its launch on 10th February. This marks the beginning of a wider partnership that will see 161 more Tapi concessions open in John Lewis stores across the UK by summer 2025. A New Flooring Destination at John Lewis Now open to customers, the new concession offers an extensive selection of carpets, laminate, engineered wood, and luxury vinyl flooring.

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New product directory gives clear access to carbon reduction claims from leading brands

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An online directory of products bearing the Carbon Trust label has been launched today, making it easier than ever for climate-conscious consumers to access verified evidence on carbon reduction claims made by leading brands.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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Functions of price in marketing. How does price affect sales?

365 Retail

Price is literally everything in the business world. Its a factor helping your customers solidify their purchasing decisions, as well as a key tool helping you earn profits and position your offerings and brand in the market. Thats not all; price has various functions in marketing and, consequently, has a direct impact on your sales volume and frequency.

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Howdah expands globally with launches in Costco US and Jumbo Netherlands

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Howdah, the family business that makes authentic Indian snacks, is taking its crunchy, delicious and vegan snacks global, with its first international retail listings in the United States and the Netherlands.

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Cisco Learning Promotes AI Readiness with AI Learning Journey and New Certifications

Cisco Retail

Our new AI Infrastructure learning path covers the entire AI learning continuum, from entry level to expert. By following this learning path, built with a focus on multi-vendor deployments, professionals will gain the AI infrastructure skills needed to move their organizations and their careers forward.

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Iceland Foods doantes home delivery van to transport urgent medical supplies to Ukraine’s frontline

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iceland Foods has donated a home delivery van to transport urgent medical supplies to Ukraines frontline as part of a humanitarian mission led by The Mighty Convoy. The van joins the eleventh convoy making the 1,251-mile journey from Teddington to Lviv in Ukraine, where it will be deployed by local military and charity officials.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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.

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DoorDash Partners with Hustler Hollywood for V-Day Gifts, from Sweetly Romantic to NSFW

Retail TouchPoints

DoorDash has teamed with adult toy and apparel retailer Hustler Hollywood just in time for Valentines Day, offering deliveries of limited edition sweet and spicy flower bundles as well as other intimacy wellness products. The flower bundles will be available exclusively via DashMarts in five of the countrys most intimate cities, according to DoorDash data Salt Lake City, New York, Miami, San Francisco and Austin, Texas and both companies are promoting the partnership with a cheeky ad campaign.

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Key strategies for retailers embracing the omnichannel shift

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Jack Shaw, senior editor of Modded Magazine The retail landscape is rapidly evolving due to customers seeking a shopping experience that reflects the advancements technology has made in the past few years.

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Pret caps coffee subscription price at £5

Retail Gazette

Pret has confirmed that its coffee subscription will remain at 5 per month for customers. The sandwich chain revealed it had scrapped its planned price increase at the end of next month, which would have taken the cost to 10. As part of its Club Pret offer, subscribers get 50% off up to five Barista made drinks a day for 5 a month. Related Story In pictures: Inside Frasers next-generation department store at Sheffield’s Meadowhall 25/09/2024 x 8:37 AM The retailer came under fire last year

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Pizza restaurant The Stable set to make a splash with Padstow opening

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The growing fresh pizza and craft cider restaurant groupThe Stablewill soon be making a splash in Padstow when it opens the doors to its new harbourside home in late February. With restaurants across the South West in Fistral, Plymouth, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Bournemouth, amongst other locations, The Stable is known for partnering with South […

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

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.