Mon.Oct 02, 2023

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TikTok Launches Generative AI Tool to Help Brands with Content Creation

Retail TouchPoints

TikTok has debuted a new AI-powered virtual assistant, the TikTok Creative Assistant, to “intelligently collaborate with brands and creators throughout their creative journey on TikTok.” The tool draws on the platform’s database of “creative knowledge” to help brands and creators brainstorm ideas, understand best practices, uncover trends and find inspiration.

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Retail Media, Plant-based diets, and grocery trends - Weekly Snacks #74

Tokinomo

Campaign corner 90’s icons. Little Spoon, known for reimagining children's food with healthier options, has launched a new line catering to “older kids”. This lineup includes nutritious on-the-go lunches and snacks, free from artificial ingredients. To celebrate, Little Spoon has teamed up with 90s child stars like Melissa Joan Hart, Jaleel White, and James Van Der Beek for a special launch video.

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Art, community and creativity: Three shopping centres setting new standards

Inside Retail

Major department store, tick. Global fast-fashion retailer, tick. Supermarket giant, tick. Cinema, tick. We’ve all encountered those shopping centres that look and feel the same, no matter where you are in the world. But there are some visionary developments that seek to stretch the definition and model of traditional shopping centres – delivering environments that celebrate innovation, wellbeing , community and, critically, creativity.

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Destination XL and Untuckit Create Capsule Shirt Collection for Big and Tall Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

Destination XL ( DXL ) has partnered with Untuckit on a capsule collection of its shirts in sizes and lengths never previously offered to cater specifically to big and tall men. The items will be available for purchase only at DXL.com, with select stores offering the styles to try on for fit. Untuckit shirts are currently available in sizes from small to XXXL in up to five different fits.

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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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“Makes sense on paper”: Premier backs spinoff, but analysts have doubts

Inside Retail

Solomon Lew’s plan to spin off Premier Retail into individual business units, announced in August, appears to be moving full steam ahead, as kids’ stationery brand Smiggle and sleepwear brand Peter Alexander investigate potential international expansions. The group plans to review its retail operations and identify any new opportunities that a different corporate structure could bring to Smiggle and Peter Alexander, up to a potential demerger of the brands, and to analyse any potential capital r

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Mall of America Adds Body-Worn Cameras to its Security ‘Layers’

Retail TouchPoints

Security issues are top-of-mind with retailers: theft and threats of violence in retail locations are making headlines, including Target ’s recent announcement that it would close nine stores in four cities. Due to its size ( 5.6 million square feet ) and the variety of its environments ( 500 stores plus restaurants, theme parks and Minnesota’s largest aquarium), the Mall of America has special security requirements that require a layered approach.

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Blue Apron Acquired by Marc Lore’s Wonder Group for $103 Million

Retail TouchPoints

Meal kit provider Blue Apron has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group , the food delivery and takeout company founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Blue Apron stockholders will receive $13 in cash per share of Class A common stock through a tender offer, an equity value of approximately $103 million.

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Selfridges and Hamleys turn windows blushing pink for Barbie

Retail Focus

Delivering Barbie to London, Propability worked in partnership with Blue Kangaroo Design and Mattel to bring the windows of Selfridges and Hamleys to life for the launch of the film. Girl power at Selfridges Two windows were created by Propability for the famous department store using designs by agency Blue Kangaroo. A disco scene from the movie that included the real costumes worn by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling was delivered.

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11 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2023

Retail Dive

From Joann and Rite Aid to Petco and The Container Store, here’s who’s most at risk in the next 12 months.

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What Forever 21 CEO Winnie Park thinks about the Gen Z consumer

Inside Retail

Winnie Park has quite the resume in apparel retail, having worked as senior director of merchandising at Levi Strauss & Co and executive vice president of marketing at DFS Group. Now, she is the CEO of one of the most well-known fashion chains in the industry, Forever 21. In this interview, Park shares her thoughts on what makes the Gen Z consumer tick, how to market to this developing consumer base, and she offers a little peek into what’s next for the fast fashion retailer.

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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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SmileDirectClub files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Retail Dive

The dental company's financial issues partially stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it plans to liquidate if it can't find a buyer.

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Survey: How Australians are changing their gift-giving plans pre-Christmas

Inside Retail

Times might be tough for many Australians right now, but when it comes to gift-giving consumers will still be spending this year – however, they will be very focused on value. Those are among the key findings from a survey commissioned by Gift Flick – the instant digital gifting service – and Inside Retail, which quizzed 750 Australian consumers about their gift-giving intentions now, and in the leadup to Christmas.

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Credit card debt tops $1 trillion, before the holidays even arrive

Retail Dive

Retailers may feel the pinch, especially those whose own store cards are facing rising delinquencies and a potential cap on late fees.

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Stella McCartney shows hot pants and sustainable fabric on Paris street

Inside Retail

Stella McCartney took her spring runway show outdoors onto a Paris street with a view of the Eiffel Tower and market stands stacked with sustainable products as she presented a collection of airy, feminine gowns and shimmery hot pants. Models strode down the pavement runway parading short, billowing capes, gold jacquard suits, colourful floral prints, tailcoats and cummerbunds, with mirrored brooches by Andrew Logan adding extra shine.

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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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Fast-Food Drive-Thru Lanes Speed Up as Fewer Drivers Wait in Line

Retail Wire

Fast-food drive-thru lanes have become speedier as fewer customers opt for in-car ordering, reveals an annual study by Intouch Insight. The average time spent in a drive-thru lane decreased by 29 seconds this year, with order wait times being 25 seconds shorter. While Taco Bell, KFC, and Carl’s Jr.

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News Corp unveils online marketplace of endorsed products

Inside Retail

News Corp Australia has launched news.com.au checkout , a dedicated commerce content destination it believes will “address consumer needs” The marketplace features product reviews, recommendations and information to help shoppers make shopping decisions and find the best deals, said MD client product at News Corp, Pippa Leary. “Australians love shopping online but what is changing is the increasing time they spend researching products and prices before they buy.

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Sharon White stands down: What next for ‘battered and bruised’ John Lewis?

Retail Gazette

As Dame Sharon White prepares to leave John Lewis Partnership , she can’t exactly say ‘job well done’. It’s more like ‘job half done’, with no real promise that the end goal will ever be reached. In fact, only a month ago, the JLP chair revealed that her big five-year plan that she promised would deliver £400m a year in profits at the department store and grocery group, would be delayed by two years.

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Mooncake marvels: tradition meets innovation at Singapore’s Mid-Autumn Fair

Inside Retail

As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, the buzz around mooncakes reaches a crescendo, filling the air with sweet anticipation. In Singapore, nowhere is this more palpable than at the Mid-Autumn Fair at NEX Mall. This year’s fair brings together a flavorful blend of tradition and innovation, featuring a scrumptious array of mooncakes from renowned vendors such as Conrad Singapore Orchard Hotel, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel and Ju Signatures.

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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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Greggs on track for record shop openings as evening trading bolsters sales

Retail Gazette

Greggs has posted a 20.8% jump in sales in the third quarter, while like-for-like sales in its own shops increased by 14.2%, bolstered by extended trading hours and increased app usage. The bakery retailer is still being affected by cost pressures, although it said that inflation was slowing, and the cost-of-living crisis had seen many customers choosing Greggs’ value led products.

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Birdy Grey builds out C-suite with new COO, CTO hires

Retail Dive

The DTC bridal brand brought on a new operating chief following Eloquii co-founder Steve Zawada's exit in June after about six months.

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John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White to step down next year

Retail Gazette

John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White is to step down next year, making her the shortest-serving chair in the partnership’s history. White has initiated talks with the John Lewis Partnership board to find a replacement when her first five-year term as chair comes to an end. She has told the board she will not seek re-election, according to the BBC.

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DOJ files lawsuit against eBay for violating Clean Air Act

Retail Dive

The online retailer is being accused of the sale of illegal aftermarket defeat devices, which increase auto pollution emissions and harm public health.

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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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Tesco rolls out new safety screens to protect staff as physical assaults soar

Retail Gazette

Tesco has installed new protective screens in over one hundred of its Express stores and petrol station kiosks as it looks to protect its staff following an increase in violent attacks. The supermarket, which has already introduced body-worn cameras across its store estate, will roll out the toughened glass screens to a further 250 locations as part of its multi-million pound investment into colleague safety.

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Walmart scraps degree requirements for some corporate jobs

Retail Dive

The move reflects a broader focus on skills among employers nationwide.

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Big Food vs. Big Pharma: Companies Bet on Snacking Just as Weight Loss Drugs Boom

Retail Wire

Major food companies are doubling down on snacking as consumer habits shift, but the rise of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic poses a potential threat to their growth. These drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, suppress appetites and can lead to aversions to sugary and fatty foods, which are core offerings of many big.

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Grocery expo highlights tech’s role in ‘unified’ shopping experiences

Retail Customer Experience

The technology displayed at groceryshop covered many aspects of grocery retailing — from omnichannel integration to in-store promotions to inventory management to visual merchandising to supply chain management — much including self service applications.

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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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Germany’s Birkenstock Targets $9.2 Billion Valuation in New York IPO

Retail Wire

German footwear brand Birkenstock, backed by private equity firm L Catterton, aims for a valuation of up to $9.2 billion in its forthcoming U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The company and its stakeholders plan to sell at least 32 million shares, potentially raising around $1.58 billion at the upper end of the projected price range.

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Newell Brands, former CEO to pay fines over SEC charges of misleading investors

Retail Dive

The Yankee Candle owner will shell out $12.5 million in a settlement as it continues to suffer sales and profit declines.

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Amazon Sent an Email That Sounded Like a Gift Card Scam To Warn About Gift Card Scams, Confusing Customers

Retail Wire

Amazon inadvertently sent out emails to numerous customers thanking them for gift card purchases they never made, causing confusion and concern. The emails warned about scams involving gift cards, but their tone and content led recipients to believe it was a scam itself. Amazon has acknowledged the error and stated that it has been rectified.

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Blue Apron to be acquired by Wonder Group

Retail Dive

The food tech company founded by former Walmart e-commerce executive Marc Lore is buying the meal kit company for about $103 million — a fraction of what it was worth when it went public in 2017.

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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.