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Revolutionising Casino Retail: How Cutting-Edge Technologies are Transforming the Gaming Experience

Retail Focus

We now live in the world of modern entertainment, one where gambling is right at our fingertips at any given moment. Gone are the days when you had to travel to a physical casino or pick between a few dozen games. Today we have online casinos. Casino retail is a huge, further evolving industry that uses cutting-edge technology and attracts millions of players.

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Tyson Foods Invests in Eating Bugs and Insect Protein

Retail Wire

Eating bugs might be in your future sooner than you think thanks to Tyson Foods.

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BuyBuy Baby to Reopen in Time for the Holidays

Retail TouchPoints

BuyBuy Baby is ready to “reclaim its spot as America’s leading specialty baby and toddler products retailer.” The retailer will soon return to both digital and physical retail, less than four months after it was purchased out of bankruptcy by baby care brand Dream on Me. The BuyBuy Baby website will relaunch later this month and 11 brick-and-mortar stores will then reopen in November featuring “an elevated shopping experience” and revamped registry, according to a company representative.

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Teen clothing brand Pavement makes a comeback – at Big W

Inside Retail

Teen fashion brand Pavement has exclusively relaunched at Big W stores across Australia as it seeks to provide budget-friendly clothing options to the youth market. “We are thrilled to reintroduce Pavement to the Australian market, especially during these challenging times. Our brand’s ethos revolves around providing our young people with clothing that empowers them to showcase their personalities,” said Brooke Norton, divisional general manager at Designworks, the new owner of

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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It’s Time for Retailers and CPG Companies to do a Post-Pandemic Process Checkup

Retail TouchPoints

The last three years have been a whirlwind for retailers and CPG companies. Pandemic-driven buying trends led to an explosion of new challenges, from a surge in online returns to the rise of curbside pickup to supply chain delays. Now, the landscape is shifting again, and it’s a mix of good and bad news for retailers and CPGs. New Macro Trends – and Challenges – on the Horizon The good news is that the supply chain snarls that plagued both industries in the last three years have finally subsided

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Top 8 shopper marketing and retail events in 2024

Tokinomo

2024 is just a few weeks away. Since it’s almost time for next year's budgeting, we’ve prepared a list of top retail and shopper marketing events and conferences to attend in 2024.

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Woolworths sees higher sales despite Big W, other business’ sales decline

Inside Retail

Woolworths Group saw its sales increase in the first quarter of FY23 despite falling sales in its discount department store Big W and other businesses. The supermarket chain witnessed its sales increase 5.3 per cent year over year to $17.22 billion in the 14 weeks to October 1. Yet sales at Big W declined 5.5 per cent to $1.13 billion as customers reduced discretionary spending.

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Amazon Doubles Down on Drone Expansion Worldwide

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon unveiled a swath of the innovations and enhancements to its fulfillment and delivery operations at the annual Delivering the Future event earlier this month, including plans to expand drone delivery services both in the U.S. and internationally. Amazon’s new MK30 drone, which is lighter, faster and quieter than its predecessor the MK27.

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Top 10 Adult Halloween Costumes of 2023 According to Retailers & Google

Retail Wire

Be treated by the top 10 adult halloween costumes of 2023.

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Z Gallerie Files for Bankruptcy Again, Looks for Buyer 

Retail TouchPoints

Z Gallerie has filed for bankruptcy due to “severe liquidity constraints” resulting from “underperforming retail stores, adverse macroeconomic trends and industry-specific headwinds,” according to documents filed by the retailer. It has received a $1.1 million line of credit to maintain operations during the bankruptcy process. This is the third time Z Gallerie has filed for Chapter 11.

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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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Bumpy Cake Nears the End of its Production

Retail Wire

Bumpy Cake approaches its final bake.

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Inside Piccolina Gelateria, Australia’s chicest gelato chain

Inside Retail

Australian gelato chain Piccolina Gelateria is as beloved for its mouth-watering gelatos as its eye candy-worthy interiors. Here, we speak with founder Sandra Foti about what inspired her to start the business, opening a new production facility, and how she approaches brand collaborations. Inside Retail : Can you tell me the story of launching Piccolina Gelateria?

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GM Auto Workers Union Strike in Brazil at Full Tow

Retail Wire

GM Auto Workers Union Strike Begins in Brazil.

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No longer a “hot new thing”: Why AR shopping is here to stay

Inside Retail

The future of augmented reality (AR) in retail was on full display at a pop-up event hosted by makeup brand Pat McGrath Labs and Google earlier this week. Located at 101 7th Avenue in Chelsea, “The ARt of Beauty” pop-up enabled attendees to virtually try on Pat McGrath Labs’ core products, such as the Mothership eyeshadow palettes, book makeup sessions with the brand’s official makeup artists, and enjoy product giveaways.

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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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Lego Icons Releases Dune Movie Collaboration for the New Year

Retail Wire

Lego Icons and Dune bring an amazing toy for the new year.

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Sephora to open in Westfield Stratford

Retail Focus

SEPHORA is opening its second UK store in Westfield Stratford on November 15th, 2023. This follows the March opening of the first UK store for the brand in Westfield White City. Sephora’s entry into the UK market has been well received by all of its UK fans who gave the White City store its biggest ever opening – with 5,000 people attending the opening day.

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September retail sales signal tepid holiday spending

Retail Dive

This year, frugal consumers will likely continue to be careful and prioritize spending on experiences over goods, analysts say.

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Meet Daniel Broderick, a New Yorker helming New Era’s APAC operations

Inside Retail

In a move set to revolutionise the streetwear landscape of Kuala Lumpur, New Era recently unveiled its first flagship store at The Starhill, an iconic mall, infusing the Malaysian capital with a fresh dose of fashion innovation. As the official cap provider for major sports leagues like the NFL, MLB , and NBA, New Era has long been an icon of street style and self-expression.

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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.

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Why holiday spending is going to the dogs

Retail Dive

As prep for the holidays begins, pets are increasingly landing on consumers’ gift-buying lists — sometimes over other family members.

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Super Retail Group sees slight like-for-like sales growth

Inside Retail

Auto parts and outdoor equipment retailer Super Retail Group saw a slight like-for-like sales growth in the first 16 weeks of FY24 on the back of higher sales of Supercheap Auto and BCF. The group booked a 2 per cent like-for-like sales growth during the period as compared to the same period a year ago. Supercheap Auto sales rose 4 per cent while BCF sales jumped 3 per cent. “Supercheap Auto’s performance has been driven by ongoing strength in the auto maintenance category, including

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The Retail Revolution: How Technology is Transforming Gambling Businesses

Retail Focus

With the emergence of new technologies to meet digital demands, the traditional retail business method is undergoing a revolution. This is evident in several areas, including gambling, which has become a major economic contributor. Besides, customer experience is changing faster, meaning operators have to keep up or lose out on the competition. The new technology now affects how people gamble, causing a shift in the industry’s landscape.

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Why smart retailers are preparing to be ‘on sale’ this Christmas

Inside Retail

Don’t bury your head in the sand; things are looking dire out there. Non-food retail numbers softening, in some categories such as household goods at alarming rates. The worst could be yet to come with a report by the Reserve Bank saying more families than ever are under financial stress. According to the report, 5 per cent of owner-occupier households are already struggling to meet mortgage repayments and essential expenses.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How to Encourage Top Performance From Your Employees

Retail Focus

Enhancing your team’s performance is more than just meeting targets. It’s about creating an environment that motivates and nourishes their potential. From fostering a supportive culture to celebrating successes, here are some powerful strategies to encourage top-notch productivity from your employees. Fostering a Supportive Work Environment: Empowerment and Recognition In order to stimulate top-notch performance from your team, you need to create an environment that enables their suc

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US chain Graze Craze makes Australian debut

Inside Retail

US-based Starpoint Brands, part of the United Franchise Group, has opened the first Graze Craze business in Australia. The first outlet for the charcuterie and grazing board franchise is in St Ives, in Sydney. The business offers various sizes of charcuterie boards and boxes that can be customised to suit any event. Timothy Smith, managing director of Starpoint Brands Australia said the feedback from the market has been “extremely positive” “Australians love communal style dining exp

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Amazon pilots collaborative shopping tool within app

Retail Dive

The new feature allows users to send products to friends from its app and receive feedback before making a purchase.

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Prada works with Amazon to nab Chinese counterfeiter

Inside Retail

Prada Group and other luxury retailers collaborated with Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) to provide information to Chinese authorities, resulting in a case against a counterfeit items seller who pleaded guilty. “We are firmly committed to eradicating the sale of counterfeit goods to protect our brands and to ensure that our products meet the level of quality, craftsmanship and care that people expect from us,” said Francesca Secondari, general counsel and chief legal officer at Prada Grou

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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ScS to be bought by Italian firm Poltronesofà in £99.4m takeover deal

Retail Gazette

ScS has agreed to be bought by Italian furniture retailer Poltronesofà in a £99.4m deal. The British furniture and floorings retailer said the acquisition is subject to shareholder and regulatory approval among other conditions, and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. ScS said management intends to unanimously recommend shareholders vote in favour of the takeover while both retailers said the acquisition follows the decision of Poltronesofa to continue its geographic growth

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Overstock to change corporate name to Beyond

Retail Dive

The company is also moving its stock listing from the NASDAQ to the NYSE next month.

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If I Don’t Do It, Who Will?

Hyken

Not long ago, I wrote an article and created a video on Doing More Than Expected – even when it’s not included in your job description. I used the example of the server at a restaurant who ran outside during a storm to move the outdoor furniture blowing across the patio to a safer, more secure spot. He returned to the restaurant, drenched from the rain, to applause from the guests.

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Decathlon launches buyback service across stores nationwide

Retail Gazette

Decathlon has rolled out its buyback service to all its UK stores as part of its sustainability efforts. The sports retailer is offering customers store credit when they return products they no longer want or need to one of its shops. The retailer will then refurbish and resell the old products as part of its second-life scheme that sells refurbished sports equipment.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.