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Retail is undergoing a generational shift, and at the center of it is a powerful and misunderstood consumer: Gen Z. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, this generation already outnumbers Gen X in raw terms and now commands over $360 billion in spending power in the U.S. alone. However, Gen Z doesn’t shop like their predecessors. They’ve grown up in a world shaped by social media, rapid technological advancement and rising social consciousness.
Big Lots has opened upwards of 80 locations as the retailer moves forward under new leadership. According to a press release , the retailer reopened 78 of its previously shuttered locations on Thursday, June 5. This makes 219 reopened stores since coming under the ownership of Variety Wholesalers. The reopened stores are located across Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Walmart has introduced Sparky, a smiley-faced generative AI-powered assistant capable of synthesizing reviews and offering mobile app users occasion-based recommendations. The retailer promises that it will soon enhance Sparky’s capabilities to include reordering, service bookings and the ability to understand text, image, audio and video inputs. The “Ask Sparky” button in the Walmart app can offer insights to prepare for virtually any occasion.
Michael Hill, MyHouse and Hairhouse Online have been fined a combined of nearly $60,000 for making false and misleading representations about their Black Friday sales. Each retailer paid a $19,800 penalty after the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued them with an infringement notice. The regulator alleged the businesses were misrepresenting the nature of their sales, including by falsely describing discounts as applying ‘sitewide’.
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.
Traditional brick-and-mortar retail is always evolving, and in the competitive market, retailers are more motivated than ever to create compelling in-store experiences. Modern consumers don’t just visit storefronts to shop — they come to engage with products and, more importantly, to connect with brands on a personal level. Creating an effective in-store experience is about more than aesthetics.
As global supply chains become increasingly complex, the demand for transparency has never been greater. Retailers face mounting pressure from consumers, regulators, and stakeholders to demonstrate ethical sourcing, sustainable practices, and operational accountability. Traditional supply chain systems, built on fragmented and often manual processes, struggle to offer real-time visibility.
Lowe’s has introduced its first Creator Network , giving creators/influencers the opportunity to share project-driven stories that build affinity both for Lowe’s and their own brands. The home improvement retailer is working with popular creator MrBeast , which has established a MrBeast Storefront on the Lowe’s site, and Lowe’s also will be the exclusive building partner for season two of the popular Amazon Prime reality competition show, Beast Games.
Lowe’s has introduced its first Creator Network , giving creators/influencers the opportunity to share project-driven stories that build affinity both for Lowe’s and their own brands. The home improvement retailer is working with popular creator MrBeast , which has established a MrBeast Storefront on the Lowe’s site, and Lowe’s also will be the exclusive building partner for season two of the popular Amazon Prime reality competition show, Beast Games.
The recent upheaval in global tariffs , driven by sweeping US trade policies, is fundamentally reshaping international supply chains. Australia stands to be both a beneficiary and a potential casualty in this realignment. One of the most important impacts is from the tariffs on Chinese goods. This has already disrupted traditional trade flows, with exporters from affected countries seeking alternative markets.
Curacao is a big box-style retailer specializing in serving Hispanic consumers in California and the Southwest, but it’s more than that — mucho more. For example, the company offers credit to a population that’s often underserved by banks and other financial institutions, helping these customers build their credit history (sometimes from scratch). Additionally, because many Curacao customers want to send products to family or friends in their home countries, the retailer has streamlined this pro
The Albanese government’s plan to hold a productivity roundtable in Canberra this August has received strong support from retail associations. The discussion will be led by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, with experts, unions and business leaders convening to brainstorm ideas to improve economic growth. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have shown strong support for this initiative.
Retailers are at a technology inflection point. Outdated, siloed store systems no longer cut it, creating operational headaches, frustrating customers and stifling innovation. To stay competitive, retailers are adopting modern POS solutions and unified commerce platforms. Read below for a look at three retailers that are transforming store operations, enhancing customer journeys and driving unified commerce with Aptos ONE.
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
Asteri, the pioneering female-founded Saudi Arabian beauty brand named after Asteria, the Greek goddess of falling stars, has added two new stars to its constellation with the opening of new concept stores in Festival City Mall in Doha and Panorama Mall in Riyadh. The brand spaces, both designed by global strategy and design studio Dalziel & Pow , represent the region they are located in, celebrating local heritage and the beauty and diversity of Arab women.
Pacsun , which created a “Roadside Stand”-style pop-up at Coachella in April 2025 , followed the music eastward to New York City for the Governors Ball music festival that was held June 6-8. The youth-oriented brand created a limited-edition capsule apparel collection, managed a takeover of its SoHo flagship and activated a Pacsun Festival Hub pop-up that included key Pacsun festival styles, a glam booth with Rare Beauty and an interactive photo moment.
With inflation continuing to stretch household budgets, many shoppers are rethinking where they buy everyday items. Surprisingly, Dollar Tree is now drawing in a more affluent crowd than ever, as even higher-income consumers look for ways to cut costs. Retail Dive shared remarks from Dollar Tree CEO Mike Creedon, who told analysts in a conference call that the chain added 2.6 million new customers in the Q1 period.
Leading British luxury designer, Lalage Beaumont London, announces the opening of its newest boutique at the UK Pavilion within Boundless Matro Boutique in Suzhou, China. The new boutique opening is the brand’s first retail partnership in China with Lalage Beaumont London stores located in Knightsbridge, Burlington Arcade and Belgravia along with stockists including the finest department stores and independent boutiques around the world.
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.
In an era of accelerating change and transformation across the retail and FMCG landscape, women leaders are stepping up, speaking out and shaping the future of the industry. This October in Melbourne, the Women in Retail and FMCG Leadership Summit 2025 will once again bring together a powerhouse lineup of trailblazing women for two days of inspiration, strategy and community.
Although the current school year isn’t over yet for all kids, some families are already thinking about the costs associated with their children going back to school in the fall. Amid economic uncertainty, rising prices, and fears of product shortages, many caregivers are rethinking when and what they shop for. Experts say this year’s back-to-school season will likely start earlier than usual, as shoppers aim to beat potential price spikes and supply chain challenges.
BBRC International, the private investment firm of Australian billionaire Brett Blundy, has voiced its concern about several performance issues at Victoria’s Secret in a letter sent to the latter’s board ahead of the quarterly earnings conference call. BBRC, which holds a 12.9 per cent stake in the lingerie brand and considers itself one of the largest long-term stockholders, complained that the board has failed to “adequately demonstrate meaningful accountability”.
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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.
As part of its sustainability commitment, Chanel has launched Nevold, an independent division focused on recycling and waste management. The venture aims to transform pre-consumer waste, such as textile offcuts, unused fabrics, and unsold products, into new materials that can be reused in luxury fashion and beyond. “We started by asking ourselves what happens to the materials that don’t make it into a final product, or those that reach the end of their first life,” said Bruno Pavlovsky, Chanel’s
Job cuts in the U.S. increased 47% in May compared to the same month last year. According to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas , a business and executive coaching firm, companies eliminated 93,816 jobs last month compared to 63,816 in May 2024. For the first five months of 2025, employers cut a total of 696,309 jobs. The figure represents an 80% surge over the same period last year, which only had 395,859 job losses.
Beyond Yoga has opened its first permanent store on the East Coast in Greenwich, Conn. The 2,760-square-foot store, the retailer’s largest selling space, features Beyond Yoga’s complete assortment of women’s, men’s and maternity collections, according to Fashion Network and other media outlets. The retailer is planning to open additional East Coast stores in Boston and Westport, Conn. as well as a location in Marin, Calif. later this year.
J.M. Smucker, maker of Jif peanut butter and Folger’s coffee, posted disappointing earnings in the last quarter. For the year, the company sees tariffs, high prices, and a shift in consumer habits as the main headwinds moving forward. For the three-month period that ended April 30, the Orrville, Ohio-based company revealed a profit loss of $729 million, or $6.85 per share.
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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Triple B has announced a £5 million refurbishment plan for OMNi, one of Scotland’s most iconic leisure and entertainment destinations situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s vibrant city centre, which welcomes over four million visitors annually. The International Investment Group acquired OMNi in April 2024 as part of an expansion plan to diversify its portfolio of real estate investments across key European markets.
Foreign exchange company Travelex has appointed Asokan Sathurayar as its retail director for Australia and New Zealand to drive regional growth. With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles at several retail brands, Sathurayar previously worked at Luxottica for 15 years, where he led Sunglass Hut and Oakley, Luxottica’s renowned brands. He spent two years with Dusk Australasia as head of retail, leading operation teams and the brand’s initiatives.
UK supermarkets are increasingly stocking cheaper imported chicken and beef from countries including Australia, Poland, and Uruguay, raising concerns among farmers about the impact on the British meat industry. The Guardian reports that the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) highlights Morrisons’ introduction of Polish raw chicken and Australian sirloin steak to its shelves.
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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M&S shares climbed on Tuesday (10 June) after the retailer reopened its website more than six weeks following a cyberattack that forced a near two-month halt to online sales. The group has resumed home delivery of a selection of its best-selling fashion ranges across England, Scotland, and Wales, with plans to add more fashion, home, and beauty products daily.
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Casey’s General Stores Inc. (Ankeny, Iowa) plans to either acquire or build up to 80 new stores this year. Casey’s – one of the c-store industry’s larger players with just over 2900 stores – announced that plan in a news release on the results of its 2025 fiscal year ended April 30, which saw the chain register strong gains in revenue and net income.
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