Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Lululemon , along with other existing and new investors, has participated in clothing recycler Samsara Eco’s latest US$65 million ($100 million) funding round. Samsara Eco said the investment will scale up its recycling capabilities as it seeks to build more commercial facilities in Southeast Asia in the next few years. The facilities will be designed to recycle millions of tonnes of plastic waste such as textiles and packaging into monomers, the molecular building blocks of plastics, to turn th

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JUNE 27, 2024

Programmatic advertising has revolutionized the media buying landscape, offering unprecedented efficiency and precision. In this beginner's guide, we delve into its impact on media buying and its significance in retail media.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 23, 2024

A Walmart customer has recently taken the internet by storm with a TikTok video showcasing an unusual watermelon she purchased from the retail giant. The video, shared by Gabriela (@gabrielanailsnmakeup), has accumulated over 5 million views as of Saturday evening, sparking widespread curiosity and concern among viewers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2024

TikTok Shop has launched a new social impact initiative called SOAR Together (Supporting Our Artisans and Retailers) that is designed to help small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) advance their businesses on TikTok Shop. “It’s important that entrepreneurs of all backgrounds on TikTok Shop feel supported in order to continue thriving in their creative and business endeavors,” said Nico Le Bourgeois, Head of TikTok Shop Operations, U.S. in a statement.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 23, 2024

Frasers Group has struck a new multi-year partnership with THG, which will see the online group integrate the Frasers Plus credit offer into its Ingenuity platform while the Mike Ashley-controlled business snaps up its luxury brands business, including Coggles. Retail Gazette revealed that the Mike Ashley-controlled group was close to buying Coggles on Friday.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

The owners of Australia’s biggest golf retailer Drummond Golf are looking to sell the company after 22 years of ownership. Lion Advisory has been hired to assist in the sale process, which includes 100 per cent of Drummond Golf’s master franchise, the Big Swing Golf master franchise, and an e-commerce business. Other assets include Drummond’s interests in 17 company-owned stores and its 66 per cent shareholding in wholesale golf company Golf Works.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2024

Saks Fifth Avenue is doubling down on its luxury personal shopping and styling service, The Fifth Avenue Club. One year after its launch as a standalone concept, the Club has seen high client engagement and is planning to open additional standalone locations this year to bring its total to 20. The Fifth Avenue Club began in Saks Fifth Avenue stores, such as its Beverly Hills flagship , offering loyal customers high-touch service and personalized experiences.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 26, 2024

Morrisons is set to open 400 more Morrisons Daily shops in a bid to take on rivals Aldi and Lidl as it pushes ahead with its convenience growth plans. The retailer is eyeing a total of 2,000 smaller stores in 2025, The Mirror reported. The news comes as the supermarket delivered “ solid quarter of progress ” with like-for-likes excluding fuel and VAT up 4.1% in its second quarter as it cut down debt by 35% on peak levels, bringing it down from a peak of £6.2bn to £4bn.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 23, 2024

Department store group Myer has proposed to combine its business with Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands, comprising Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E and Dotti. The proposal is non-binding, indicative and conditional. Myer proposes an all-scrip merger in which it would acquire Premier’s Apparel Brands – previously called the Just Group before Premier acquired the business in 2008 – in exchange for the issue of new Myer shares to Premier.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

Amazon has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing a $2 trillion market capitalization for the first time in its history. This momentous event occurred during intraday trading on Wednesday, propelling Amazon into an elite group of tech giants that have crossed this formidable threshold. The company's stock closed up 3.9% at $193.61, marking a significant moment for the e-commerce and cloud computing behemoth.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 25, 2024

Nearly 1,800 Albertsons Companies stores are joining the Grubhub Marketplace for delivery, including the Albertsons , Safeway , Vons , Jewel-Osco , Shaw’s , Acme and Tom Thumb banners. The deal marks Grubhub’s first national grocery deal following its partnership with Mercato , a marketplace for independent grocers. Albertsons Cos. customers will now be able to schedule delivery of their grocery orders through the Grubhub app and website and via the Grubhub+ loyalty program, which provides

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Retail Dive

JUNE 28, 2024

The retailer said it would focus on "being a good neighbor," but the Human Rights Campaign said the decisions mean the company is "turning its back on their own neighbors.

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JUNE 27, 2024

Adore Beauty has agreed to acquire Blue Mountains-based beauty and wellness brand Ikou for $25 million. Ikou has more than 300 products across organic skincare, bath and body, home fragrance, herbal tea and spa lifestyle accessories categories. The brand also claims its products are organic, Australian-made, and cruelty-free. Ikou is profitable and debt-free and forecasts a revenue of $8.1 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of $2 million by the e

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Retail Wire

JUNE 24, 2024

Amazon has announced its most significant initiative yet to reduce plastic packaging across its operations in North America, marking a substantial step toward sustainability in e-commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2024

Using Sora, a new text-to-video tool from OpenAI that has not yet been released to the public, Toys ‘R’ Us Studios and creative agency Native Foreign have created a short video telling the story of Toys ‘R’ Us founder Charles Lazarus and his idea that transformed toy stores, including the appearance of beloved mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe in a dream.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 25, 2024

THG owned online beauty retailer Lookfantastic is set to open a phsyical store in the Greater Manchester town of Altrincham The store is set to occupy the George Street unit vacated by JD Sports. Lookfantastic, acquired by THG in 2010, was one of the UK’s first digital beauty retailers. The store opening comes after the group highlighted the success of its beauty division as a key driver of growth.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Less than a year after making its Asia debut in Tokyo, the Paris-based luxury leather goods label Polene has recently expanded its international presence with a flagship store in South Korea, aiming to capture the burgeoning affluent demographic in the country. The move comes at a time when South Korea is experiencing an influx of international luxury brands establishing a presence in the market.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

Last week at the Cannes Lions International Festival for Creativity, Toys "R" Us showcased a mini promo film made predominantly using OpenAI's text-to-video tool, Sora.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2024

Riddled with design flaws and service gaps, the fitting room has been a longtime necessary-but-evil curse plaguing the store. However, experts indicate that the mainstream adoption of RFID, coupled with the implementation of connected technology, are creating new opportunities for brands and retailers to streamline fitting room operations and improve customer experiences.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 25, 2024

Dominic Chappell must pay at least £50m to cover losses incurred by BHS prior to its collapse after a judge determined that the former head of BHS, sought to “plunder” the UK retailer. On Tuesday, the High Court ruled that Chappell, who acquired the chain from Sir Philip Green for £1, is liable for repayments demanded by BHS liquidators, who sued Chappell for wrongful trading, misfeasance, and breach of fiduciary duty.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

A prospective backdoor listing and a marriage of convenience have enlivened end of financial year stock market prognostications. The backdoor listing on the Australia Securities Exchange for Chemist Warehouse through a merger with Sigma Pharmaceuticals looks problematic. The marriage of convenience through a Myer acquisition of Premier Investments apparel brands portfolio is more likely to succeed.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 24, 2024

Target has announced a strategic partnership with Shopify to invigorate its third-party marketplace, Target Plus, by adding new and trendy brands to its online offerings.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2024

Is that livestream you’re watching being hosted by an actual person? The answer to that question may be less clear in the future as virtual influencers become more prevalent and hard to detect. In this Retail ThinkTank Ideation Session, Alicia Esposito chats with author Sharon Gai about the emergence of virtual influencers, why so many brands are embracing them, and what their growth in the ecommerce landscape means for how we create and connect with our digital identities.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 24, 2024

If approved, the agreement requires the retailer to keep its CEO and chair roles separate for three years and instill a performance-based condition for some executive stock benefits.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 23, 2024

E-commerce-driven healthcare is how Eucalyptus – a technology-powered healthcare provider, is changing the way Australians access dermatology, fertility, weight loss, men’s health, performance and longevity through its brands. Software is Australian-owned and is a subsidiary of Eucalyptus centred around dermatology. The brand includes a line of products retailed both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and through its retail partners – a natural progression in Eucalyptus’s purpose to build a better f

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Retail Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., has announced significant changes to its corporate policies. The Brentwood, Tennessee-based company will eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles, retract its carbon emissions goals, and cease sponsorship of Pride events. This move follows a concerted pressure campaign from right-wing activists, which culminated in these sweeping revisions.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2024

Known primarily as a sewing and fabric destination, Joann is looking to broaden its appeal by highlighting its broad assortment of crafting supplies that reach well beyond the sewing category. The retailer emerged from bankruptcy in April 2024 and is now privately owned. “ Joann is embracing the future and poising itself for a long future of inspiration ,” reads a statement from the company.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 24, 2024

Iceland has released Frozen Out, its first-ever supermarket manifesto designed to give customers a voice as the General Election nears. A panel of seven customers from across the UK, selected to lead the manifesto , will provide monthly insights as part of Iceland’s initiative to bring real-world concerns to Westminster. The manifesto draws from a survey of over 6,500 customers, highlighting issues such as the cost-of-living crisis, which emerged as the top concern for respondents.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 26, 2024

Former Tigerlily CEO Travis Wright has joined Ecommerce Equation as chief product officer. Wright left Tigerlily after Seafolly acquired the swimwear company. Prior to joining Tigerlily, Wright served as GM at Esther & Co. “Travis brings a unique blend of strategic vision, hands-on experience, and empathetic leadership to Ecommerce Equation,” said Jay Wright, Ecommerce Equation founder and CEO. “Her appointment as chief product officer marks an exciting chapter for our comp

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Retail Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

German engineering giant Robert Bosch is considering a potential bid for U.S. appliances manufacturer Whirlpool, a move that could significantly bolster Bosch's standing in the household appliances market. This potential acquisition, which sources say is still under discussion, would place Bosch in a stronger position against its growing competition from Asian manufacturers.

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