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The baby registry used to be the cornerstone of preparing for parenthood. Expecting parents would walk into a store, scan a list of items, and then wait for friends and family to fulfill their needs at the baby shower. That model is fading fast. Today’s parents aren’t just checking boxes on a registry, they’re curating a constantly evolving collection of products, sourced through social media , peer advice and lived experience.
Mosaic Group will go into liquidation after entering voluntary administration last October. Creditors voted to liquidate the company in a meeting on July 1 after the administrators failed to receive a deed of company arrangement (DOCA) or find another proposal for the group. Mosaic has appointed its existing administrators, Vaughan Strawbridge and David McGrath, along with Kathryn Evans, Kate Warwick of FTI Consulting, as liquidators.
Champs Sports has introduced its first two reimagined stores, designed to embody the brand’s “Sport For Life” platform. The stores, in Tampa, Fla. and Portland, Ore., feature high-impact visual displays, measuring tools with 3D scanning technology to help shoppers achieve a perfect fit, and dedicated Men’s and Women’s Run Club spaces to encourage connection and provide curated assortments of performance running products, with assortments tailored to serve the needs of local running communities.
The first group of retailers confirmed for ECQ Outlet, the third stage of its Eastern Creek Quarter (ECQ) precinct in Greater Western Sydney, has been revealed by Frasers Property Australia. The new outlet centre , scheduled to open next year, will be home to the largest Asics store in Australia. Other confirmed brands include Adidas, Fila, Puma, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Tarocash, Connor, Rockwear and Strand.
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.
Everyone over the age of two has put on their shoes thousands of times, but hands-free shoe retailer Kizik insists that putting on its shoes is a distinctly memorable experience — what Chief Marketing Officer Elizabeth Drori calls an “a-ha” moment. “Our product is so experiential,” said Drori in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “ You step in, they pop on, it makes a noise — you don’t really understand it until you try it.
Woolworths Group’s recent decision to shutter MyDeal could signal a broader shift away from standalone marketplaces in Australia, according to two retail industry experts. The move was confirmed in an ASX announcement on June 27, following a strategic review led by Woolworths Group’s CEO Amanda Bardwell. The company concluded that MyDeal lacked a clear pathway to profitability or adequate return on capital.
Miss A , a value-priced beauty retailer with 65 stores, plans to boost its store count to 100 locations by Q1 2026. The brand has recently opened stores in key markets, including Atlanta, Indianapolis and Chicago, and projects that it will operate a total of 90 stores by the end of 2025. Miss A offers more than 15,000 beauty and lifestyle products, with most priced under $2 , and it encourages a “treasure hunt” mentality by refreshing its inventory every few weeks.
Miss A , a value-priced beauty retailer with 65 stores, plans to boost its store count to 100 locations by Q1 2026. The brand has recently opened stores in key markets, including Atlanta, Indianapolis and Chicago, and projects that it will operate a total of 90 stores by the end of 2025. Miss A offers more than 15,000 beauty and lifestyle products, with most priced under $2 , and it encourages a “treasure hunt” mentality by refreshing its inventory every few weeks.
Twenty-five years after entering the Japanese market, Amazon held its first ‘Delivering The Future’ event in Asia Pacific in Tokyo this week. At the event, the e-commerce giant revealed major milestones in line with its goal to be “Earth’s most customer-centric company”. These achievements reflect the broader challenges and opportunities facing retailers globally, including how to best use physical AI, create a culture of transparency with customers and upskill the workforce for tech
Sephora is hoping to flip the script this Prime Day , from frantic online buying to being chauffeured to a brick-and-mortar store. From July 7-10, the beauty retailer is offering Lyft ride credits of up to $20 to shoppers in New York City, LA, San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle so that they can be “Delivered to Beauty” at Sephora stores. The goal is to help beauty fans connect with real live beauty experts during a period when they are being “bombarded with endless product offers and speedy ship
Hong Kong-listed multi-brand beauty retailer Sa Sa International Holdings has shuttered all of its remaining stores in Mainland China, drawing a line under a decade-long push into the world’s second-largest beauty market. Sa Sa International’s share price dropped 1.82 per cent to close at HK$0.54 last Wednesday after announcing the store closures.
Saks Global , parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman , has secured $600 million in committed financing from a majority of its existing bondholders. The exchange transaction includes a $400 million First-In, Last-Out (FILO) asset-based credit facility, with $300 million funded today and an additional $100 million upon completion of the bond exchange.
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.
The e-commerce sector has been one of the fastest-evolving digital spaces of the past two decades. While traditional online retail, fashion and electronics have dominated much of the conversation, a quiet but powerful force has emerged: online casinos. With increasing digitisation, payment innovation and behavioural data use, online gambling platforms are reshaping not just how people spend but how platforms operate, market and scale.
Tween-favorite accessories retailer Claire’s is considering selling all or parts of its business, according to Bloomberg , which cited people familiar with the matter. The retailer, which sources much of its product from China, has been hit hard by the recent tariffs as well as mounting competition. The company has been primarily owned by Elliott Management and Monarch Alternative Capital since its bankruptcy in 2018.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises group CEO and managing director Mark van Dyck is to exit the business on December 23, 2025. A global search is underway to appoint a new boss for the business, which has undergone significant leadership changes over the past year. Mark van Dyck’s resignation comes just seven months after he took up the role following last year’s departure of Don Meij, who had led the Domino’s chain for 22 years.
Key Takeaways Definition of Social Commerce: Social commerce integrates social media platforms with e-commerce, allowing users to discover and purchase products seamlessly, enhancing the online shopping experience. Importance of User Engagement: High levels of customer interaction through user-generated content, influencer partnerships, and engaging storytelling are crucial for building brand loyalty and driving sales.
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.
Japanese retailer Uniqlo’s first South Australian store, located in Rundle Mall, is to be redeveloped and expanded to include Uniqlo’s LifeWear by October. The expansion will add a second floor above the existing store and will offer the LifeWear line’s high-quality and functional apparel for men, women, kids and babies. “We are delighted to announce the expansion of our Rundle Mall store with an additional shopping floor being added to the store layout,” said Fuminori Adachi, CEO of Uniqlo Aus
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts has urged the government to be cautious about further tax increases, warning of the “high impact” of recent national insurance changes on retailers and jobs. It comes as the grocer recorded its strongest sales growth in almost a year, helped by strong demand at Argos and a warm weather boost to summer fashion and seasonal categories like fans and paddling pools.
Head into almost any large city at the moment and you will be witness to a simple fact: We are all in love with athleisure. That is the conclusion it would be hard not to draw based on the likes of Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Under Armour, JD Sports, Puma and on and on. Wherever you choose to turn another “flagship” has been opened (in former times a flagship led a fleet of smaller ships, but that doesn’t seem to matter anymore – anything over a certain size is usually deemed a “local flag”) and
UK consumers are set to spend nearly £100m as they gear up for England’s first match against France in the women’s Euros tournament. During the group stage of the women’s Euro tournament, retailers are forecast to see £271.4m spent in stores and online, according to the women’s UEFA Euro 2025 spending report by marketing service VoucherCodes.co.uk.
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.
Small business owners are once again facing a daunting issue: taxes. According to a new op-ed in RealClearMarkets by Peter Hansen, Director of Research and Policy Analysis at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), this year marks a significant shift in priorities for small business owners. As inflation cools and labor market pressures ease, taxes have emerged as the leading concern on Main Street, as highlighted in NFIB’s May Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) Survey.
Amazon is set to have more robots than human workers in its warehouses for the first time as the business ramps up its use of automation and AI. The online giant now operates over 1 million robots globally — a fivefold increase since 2020 — including mechanical arms and wheeled transporters. This figure nears the total number of employees in its shipping warehouses , according to the Wall Street Journal.
Key Takeaways Growing Market Opportunity: Starting a photo booth business taps into a thriving market, especially for events like weddings and corporate gatherings, offering a chance to create memorable experiences. Low Startup Costs: Initial investment ranges from $3,500 to $5,000, making it financially accessible and suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The John Lewis Partnership has enhanced its retail media offer by enabling brands to run advertising campaigns beyond its own websites, including on streaming services and popular consumer sites. Following the successful launch of its onsite retail media platform across JohnLewis.com and Waitrose.com in 2023, the retail giant has partnered with global data and technology firm Epsilon to extend its capabilities offsite.
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
Casino bonuses have always been the most effective tool for attracting and retaining players. Today’s competitive online gambling landscape further amplifies the need for providing various bonuses to users. From no-deposit bonuses and welcome offers to loyalty rewards and free spins, these incentives keep expanding the casino user base. In this article, we take a detailed look at the role of casino bonuses in expanding their audiences.
Performance footwear brand Saucony has opened its pioneer store in Covent Garden at 4 James Street, marking a major step in the brand’s UK retail presence. The launch strengthens the area’s line-up of premium names and positions James Street as a destination for high-end activewear and footwear labels. The 3,695 sq ft store spans two floors and offers an immersive experience tailored to runners, sneaker fans and creatives alike.
Key Takeaways Empower Employees as Advocates: Encourage your employees to share their authentic experiences to enhance brand visibility and foster genuine connections with your audience. Increase Brand Awareness: Employee advocacy can amplify your company’s message significantly, achieving up to 561% more exposure compared to branded channels alone.
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 teamed up with Yext to host senior retail leaders for an exclusive roundtable event (Chatham House Rules, naturally). On a sunny spring morning in central London, leaders candidly unpacked one of the most pressing questions facing the retail industry today: how do brands stay visible as search moves beyond Google into the AI era? Here’s what we learned about how AI tools and AI search are transforming their business practices and strategies for adapting to the future of search.
Champs Sports (New York), has unveiled its reimagined retail concept at renovated stores in the Brandon Exchange mall in Tampa and the Washington Square mall in Portland, Ore. The redesigned stores reflect Champs Sports’ commitment to blending sport and everyday life to deliver a redefined retail experience, the company said in a news release. “At its core, Champs Sports focuses on serving sport-style enthusiasts with head-to-toe assortments,” said Tony Aversa, SVP and General
Aldi is rolling out lighter wine bottles across its range as part of its ongoing efforts to cut unnecessary packaging and reduce its environmental footprint. Working with wine suppliers and bottling partner Greencroft, the discounter has introduced 300g bottles for 20 million still wines this year — down from an average of 409g. The supermarket said the change brings the average weight across its still wine range to 371g, with more products expected to follow later this year.
Key Takeaways Master Tailoring Skills: Developing advanced sewing techniques, fabric knowledge, and pattern-making skills is essential for success in tailoring and offers a competitive edge in the industry. Education Matters: Formal education, apprenticeships, and online courses provide necessary training and experience, contributing to your growth as a tailor and strengthening your business foundation.
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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