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ICSC has launched ICSC Marketplaces IQ, a centralized platform designed to help retailers search commercial and retail properties for lease or sale, perform market research and conduct analyses. The platform was created in partnership with Realtors Property Resource and is available to ICSC members at no additional cost. Marketplaces IQ is designed to aggregate information from 15 distinct data sources, including Brevitas, Biproxi, Crexi, Land Broker MLS, OfficeSpace.com and TotalCommercial.com,
Aldi has named Tom Daunt, the CEO of its Australian unit, as its next worldwide joint MD. He will assume the role on May 1, relocating to Salzburg. According to local reports, Aldi has risen to become Australia’s third-largest grocery chain and one of the brand’s largest subsidiaries under Daunt’s leadership. Anna McGrath and Marietta Schorn will lead the local business after Daunt departs.
Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in our series on AI in retail. Check out our other stories, on consumer attitudes toward AI , store design applications and customer-facing applications. Be on the lookout for the fifth article, which will cover the many still-unanswered questions around AI’s present and future. The newest generation of artificial intelligence (AI) would seem to be tailor-made for the behind-the-scenes operational complexity of today’s retail organization — and in many w
As society becomes more equitable and inclusive, the narrow focus of traditional fashion brands is coming under scrutiny, creating opportunities for smaller, more agile brands to reach customers who have largely been ignored. Sustainable swimwear brand Baiia seeks to do exactly that, by creating modular bathing suits in a wide range of sizes — from size 4 to 26, to be precise.
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.
A former Bed Bath & Beyond manager is reportedly suing the company over allegations that the retailer didn’t treat workers fairly during the layoff process that accompanied the closure of all Harmon locations , according to Top Class Actions. Plaintiff Michael Palmeri filed the lawsuit against both Harmon and Bed Bath & Beyond in New Jersey Federal court, where he alleges violations of both the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and the New Jersey WARN Act.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is suing Sweetgreen for infringing on its trademark with the salad chain’s new Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl menu item. Chipotle’s lawyers have sent a letter to Sweetgreen asking it to change the item’s name to something less confusing, like a chicken bowl with chipotle. Sweetgreen has not responded to Chipotle’s entreaties.
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has made a binding offer to purchase Boardriders ’ iconic brands, including Quiksilver , Billabong , Roxy , DC Shoes , RVCA , Element , VonZipper and Honolua. The Boardriders portfolio generates $2.9 billion in retail sales annually through more than 500 owned retail stores, 7,000 wholesale accounts and ecommerce in 35 countries.
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has made a binding offer to purchase Boardriders ’ iconic brands, including Quiksilver , Billabong , Roxy , DC Shoes , RVCA , Element , VonZipper and Honolua. The Boardriders portfolio generates $2.9 billion in retail sales annually through more than 500 owned retail stores, 7,000 wholesale accounts and ecommerce in 35 countries.
Amazon.com has decided to reduce employee stock awards as part of its compensation plan in the face of economic uncertainty. The company has laid off thousands of workers in recent months.
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Rite Aid has partnered with Afterpay to offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) services for its customers at more than 2,000 locations. The pharmacy joins other recent Afterpay partners, including Boden , Fresh , Lulu and Georgia , Quince , Swarovski and Wolverine Worldwide in launching or expanding payment over time choices. “Expanding our partnership with Afterpay allows more customers to obtain offerings that support their whole health needs while providing financial flexibility,” said Justin Mennen
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Consumer Reports has called on Just Born Quality Confections to end the use of Red Dye 3 in its marshmallow candies. The dye, also known as FD&C Red No. 3 or erythrosine, is approved for use in foods by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA and food manufacturers have come under pressure from groups who point to research showing that Red Dye 3 consumption has been connected to cancer in animals.
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