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FT: TikTok Planning to Launch North American Live Shopping Platform

Retail TouchPoints

TikTok will reportedly enter a partnership with TalkShopLive to launch its live shopping platform in North America, two people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times. The companies are still finalizing the arrangements and no contracts have been signed so far. TikTok’s live shopping platform is already operational in Asian markets including Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam as well as the U.K.

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Between the Flags reopens in Bondi Pavilion

Inside Retail

Australian surfwear brand Between the Flags has re-opened its concept store in the newly renovated $48 million Bondi Pavilion. The new store features retro light fixtures, natural light and floors mimicking Bondi’s white sand beach with yellow and red colourways. Briony Oayda, MD of Between the Flags, said the Pavilion plays a central part in the Bondi community.

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Resilience Training: Small Business Innovation During a Recession

Retail TouchPoints

Small business owners already have a lot on their plate. There’s always too much to do in too little time — late nights, stress and sacrifices come with the territory. Their business is their baby, and they’ve poured their blood, sweat and tears into big-picture plans while eagerly embracing the day-to-day work. The jury is still out on how the economy will bounce back amidst new bills and legislation, but in the wake of inflation, small businesses are facing a rocky future.

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size? to debut its new store design concept at Liverpool ONE

Retail Focus

Grosvenor has announced that exclusive footwear and apparel supplier, size?, has chosen Liverpool ONE to debut its new store design concept. size? is the third JD Group retailer to sign at the destination, joining the recently opened Tessuti global flagship, and JD Sports. The 2,734 sq ft site will open on Peter’s Lane this winter, relocating from its current Liverpool store.

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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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Exclusive Q&A: Cashierless Grocery Requires a ‘Very Human Response to the Customer’

Retail TouchPoints

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MINISO to open at Metrocentre Gateshead

Retail Focus

MINISO is a design-led lifestyle retail store for all the family, offering a full range of high-quality and innovative products including toys, tech, stationery, accessories, homeware, food, health and beauty – all for great value. MINISO enjoys exclusive partnerships with many well-loved brands such as Disney, Toy Story, Minions and We Bare Bears and proudly collaborates with a team of international designers from China, Korea, Sweden, Denmark amongst others.

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Ted Baker signs at Merry Hill

Retail Focus

Sovereign Centros has announced the signing of Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, at Merry Hill, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK. Set to open later this year, the signing of Ted Baker takes Merry Hill to almost 140,000 sq ft of new or enhanced space in 2022. This includes new signings, re-gears, refurbishments, and renewals, showcasing operator confidence in the leading location.

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Cybersecurity Terms You Should Know 

Small Biz Trends

Information is the lifeblood of your small business. Data that gets stolen or damaged can cost or even ruin an enterprise. Understand how to keep digital data safe with these cybersecurity terms. These can help you pick an excellent intrusion prevention system. These terms are good to know. Especially without a computer emergency response team. READ MORE: What is Cybersecurity.

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Optus parent assesses potential cost of data breach as lawyers circle

Inside Retail

Singapore Telecommunications said on Monday it was assessing the potential costs of the massive cybersecurity breach at its Optus arm, Australia’s second-largest telco, 12 days ago. In its second comment on the breach of private data from 10 million accounts, Singtel sought to clarify reports it could face a huge compensation bill. It said it has not received any legal notice of a class action lawsuit but has engaged lawyers to advise it. “Any class action will be vigorously defended

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Best Dash Cam Options for Small Businesses

Small Biz Trends

There are many reasons why you might be looking for a dash cam. Maybe you run a small business with a delivery fleet, are an independent contract driver, or simply use your vehicle for business reasons. There are a wide variety of dash cams that may suit your needs. But like most tech these days, the best dash cams come in all shapes and sizes, with equally varying prices and features.

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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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Consumers willing to trade privacy for Amazon benefits

Retail Wire

Amazon.com has been accused of spying on Americans through a variety of devices, but those concerns do not appear to have significantly affected the company’s sales. “By and large, negative consumer attitudes to data collection across smart home and other areas have largely been ameliorated by the services received in return,” said Jonathan Collins, an analyst at ABI Research.

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Double-digit fall in Hallenstein Glasson’s full-year profit

Inside Retail

NZX-listed fashion retailer Hallenstein Glasson has reported a 23 per cent drop in net profit for the year ended August 1 to AUD39,83 million despite sales growth in the second half. Full-year revenue rose by a humble 0.1 per cent to AUD547.05 million, after the company was “adversely impacted by the numerous lockdowns in both New Zealand and Australia” in the first six months of the year. .

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Walmart+ attracts subscribers from up and down the economic ladder

Retail Wire

Walmart believes that the value of its Walmart+ subscription is compelling enough to attract larger numbers to the service, even those participating in federal assistance programs. The retailer says that around 25 percent of its current members receive food assistance from the government.

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Optus parent assesses potential cost of data breach as lawyers circle

Inside Retail

Singapore Telecommunications said on Monday it was assessing the potential costs of the massive cybersecurity breach at its Optus arm, Australia’s second-largest telco, 12 days ago. In its second comment on the breach of private data from 10 million accounts, Singtel sought to clarify reports it could face a huge compensation bill. It said it has not received any legal notice of a class action lawsuit but has engaged lawyers to advise it. “Any class action will be vigorously defended

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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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IKEA will use 100 percent electric fleet to deliver online orders by 2025

Retail Wire

All of IKEA’s home deliveries by 2025 will be made using electric vehicles. The furniture giant said that deliveries in some cities are already 100 percent electric and it is making the move as part of a plan to cut more emissions than it uses by 2030.

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Bang & Olufsen’s APAC president explains what’s next for the brand in Asia

Inside Retail

Bang & Olufsen is on a roll. It just unveiled its latest store in Hong Kong’s prestigious cultural landmark, K11 Musea, and launched a new soundbar for home cinema aficionados, the “Beosound Theatre”, with local singer-songwriter Jay Fung in attendance. “It’s been a busy year. It’s also been a very special year. Overall in Asia we grew by 12 per cent year on year.

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Walgreens launching automated RX fulfillment centers

Retail Wire

Walgreens is setting up a network of prescription drug fulfillment centers to serve customers at local stores. The fulfillment centers make use of robots to fill prescriptions more quickly than human pharmacists. “This frees up the capacity of our most skilled professionals,” said Rina Shah, group vice president of pharmacy operations and services at Walgreens.

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How foot traffic benchmarking helps with successful store network expansion

Inside Retail

The secret to a successful brick-and-mortar store can be summed up in three words: location, location, location. It’s a cliche for a reason, because it’s true, but choosing the right location is easier said than done. . Multiple factors can affect a store’s ability to attract passing foot traffic, such as the relative position of doorways and physical structures, and occupancy costs are often misaligned with the volume of traffic, which can impact a store’s profitability.

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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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The Funny Thing About Automation

Mulesoft

As the CMO of MuleSoft, I know that the greatest strength of our customers is their people. Right now, one of the most important things we’re doing is helping our customers automate mundane and repetitive tasks – tasks that make us feel more like robots and less like people. That’s the funny thing about automation. […]. The post The Funny Thing About Automation first appeared on MuleSoft Blog.

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Will the war on inflation crash the JB Hi-Fi party?

Inside Retail

It was a case of right place, right products, right time for JB Hi-Fi, a brand that has raked in ample coin during Covid lockdowns. . The retailer had what everyone wanted for a life that revolved around the home. TVs, computers, stuff to shut the kids up – JB was our saviour. Coupled with a better-perceived value and a more efficient way to buy than many of its competitors, you’ve got to give credit where credit is due.

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SaaS & More: Different Business Models For Software Developers

Star Miconics

SaaS, HaaS, and On-Premises: Different Go-to-Market Models for Software Developers and ISVs. Independent software vendors (ISVs) and developers devote time, attention, and resources to developing applications that address their markets’ challenges and pain points. An ISV’s success depends on achieving those objectives. However, it’s equally important to determine the best way to deliver software to consumers and take it to market.

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Sook opens pop-up space in Shoreditch

A1 Retail

Flexible ’pop-up’ retail pioneer Sook has signed a new flagship retail space at 32 Shoreditch High Street. Sook worked with Kenningham Retail to complete the acquisition of the property, owned by the Estate Office Shoreditch, and set to open on Saturday 8th October. 32 Shoreditch High Street will serve as Sook’s first East London location. The flagship space will be the company’s 11th site in the UK – and sixth opening this year – and is part of Sook’s ambitious expansion plan to mee

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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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Uncertainty clouds the holidays as inflation takes a toll

Retail Dive

Shoppers are a bit more confident and getting to their lists early, but financial worries are making the season hard to predict.

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Why Do You Need Business Intelligence for Your Retail Business?

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

The power and influence of retail analytics with BI is undeniable. It is being infused into every core retail system. Data-driven decision making is no longer optional; it is a necessity for retail. Leading retailers have embraced digital transformation and leveraged the latest business intelligence (BI) capabilities to identify market trends, spot shopping patterns and changes in consumer behavior, and make informed decisions based on valuable insights.

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Rue21 hires advisers for possible restructuring: WSJ

Retail Dive

Less than two years ago, the teen-focused retailer was adding stores and growing its sales.

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A Message from the CEO on Intelligence Node’s 10th Anniversary

Intelligence Node

This year marks a special year for Intelligence Node as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. I take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous commitment to Intelligence Node, its. The post A Message from the CEO on Intelligence Node’s 10th Anniversary appeared first on Blog.

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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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DTC cookware brand Caraway raises $35M

Retail Dive

The funding comes as many retail startups face a cooler venture capital market.

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BOXPARK Group announces sixth site to open in Liverpool next year

A1 Retail

London’s award-winning dining, retail and leisure group, BOXPARK announces its sixth site and first BOXPARK-branded development outside of the capital as it heads to Liverpool in 2023. . BOXPARK has agreed a 15-year lease with Terracotta Asset Management Limited for The Canning Hall site in the south of Liverpool city, which sits within the Baltic Triangle district, forming part of the Cains Brewery Village estate. .

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Spanx names new CEO

Retail Dive

The brand promoted longtime executive Kim Jones to the role and expanded its executive team.

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MuleSoft at #GartnerSYM

Mulesoft

MuleSoft is going to the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2022 and we’re excited to join the global community for the tech innovation and business strategy conference of the season! This year, CIOs and IT leaders from around the globe are coming together in Orlando, Florida to discuss key topics like digital business acceleration, the future of […].

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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.