Where’s the Meat? Subway Faces Lawsuit Over Skimpy Sandwiches
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Subway has been hit with a lawsuit alleging it “falsely advertises” the amount of meat in its steak and cheese sandwiches.
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What the Budget means for retail: Costs set to surge but business rates reform on the horizon
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Retailers are facing a significant jump in costs following a National Insurance and minimum wage hike unveiled in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget, the first by a Labour government in 14 years. The industry is set to pay an additional £2.3bn in National Insurance when the increase in employer contributions comes into force in April next year. Last week, M&S boss Stuart Machin hit out at the plans, which it said was “a tax with no link to profit which hits bigger employers like us and o
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Is a large store network the key to success? Mosaic and Premier can’t agree
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The events of this week have brought the state of bricks-and-mortar in Australia’s rag trade into focus. If we let it, the voluntary administration of Mosaic Brands can show us the downside of having a large store network while the sale of Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands can show us the upside. The role of bricks-and-mortar sometimes gets lost by investors, shareholders and executives when examining the balance sheets of these rag trade giants.
Esprit U.S. Subsidiaries File for Bankruptcy
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Esprit has filed for bankruptcy protection for its U.S. subsidiaries, Esprit US Distributions Ltd. (USDS) and Esprit US Retail Inc. (USRI), according to Fashion United. The move follows Esprit’s bankruptcy filings for its European businesses in May 2024 , for the second time in four years, citing “extremely high costs due to inflation, interest rates and energy prices, the after-effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the consequences of international conflicts.
Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model
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Vestar Underway on $3 Million Renovation Project at District at Green Valley Ranch in Metro Las Vegas
Shopping Center
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Henderson, Nev. — Vestar is underway on a $3 million renovation project at The District at Green Valley Ranch, a 385,000-square-foot retail development located in Henderson, roughly 15 miles outside Las… The post Vestar Underway on $3 Million Renovation Project at District at Green Valley Ranch in Metro Las Vegas appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
Luxury brand pop-up store hyperlocal retail strategies
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Ghalia BOUSTANI. Retail Consultant | Published author | Visiting lecturer Hyper-local strategies have been increasingly applied by luxury brands to connect with specific communities through limited-time pop-up stores. Their ability to create highly curated experiences that are tailored to regional tastes, cultural preferences, and local consumers is made possible by this approach.
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As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 27, 2024
They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic — and they’ve grown up with social media playing an increasingly large (and loud) role in shaping culture, including how these consumers shop, research and purchase products and services. They’re Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012 and comprising 20.69% of the U.S. population — just a bit fewer than Baby Boomers ( 20.93% ) and the largest current group, millennials ( 21.
Birdcall Enters the Fast-Food Price Wars With Bird in a Box
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Birdcall may be a relatively young newcomer in the industry, but the chain is already offering special promos to compete in the fast-food price wars.
How Can Ecommerce Businesses Get an Edge in Gamification?
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Gamification has been around in the e-commerce industry for a while. After all, it’s one of the best ways to attract customers and boost engagement. The problem is, what happens when everyone’s doing the same thing? When it’s all point systems and freebies, how does an e-commerce business stand out? Gamification in e-commerce is evolving, and it’s crucial that you look for new trends to get an edge on the competition.
Amazon’s third quarter net income surges 54.5 per cent
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Amazon’s net income has surged on the back of higher third-quarter sales, breaking the trend of a modest slowdown with a stronger pace of growth than it delivered the previous quarter. The e-comme rce giant’s net income soared 54.5 per cent year on year to US$15.3 billion ($23.27 billion) as net sales rose 11 per cent to $158.9 billion ($241.6 billion).
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
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Patagonia Deploys New Resale Tech that Integrates Pre-Owned and New Products
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Patagonia has become the first brand to make use of T r ove ’s new Resale Plugin, which allows brands to seamlessly integrate pre-owned items alongside new products on their existing ecommerce platforms. The Resale Plugin tool is designed to be a low-barrier solution for brands of all sizes to easily integrate resale into their offering. Trove has powered Patagonia’s existing Worn Wear resale program for years, and now Patagonia will be the first partner to adopt the Resale Plugin, further integ
Volkswagen Layoffs and Plant Closures Are Imminent
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Volkswagen has confirmed workers will be let go and some European factories will close.
eBay Brings the Nation’s Listings to London’s Busiest High Street
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Today, eBay announces the launch of “Listings in Lights,” an immersive display in the heart of London that promotes private selling and lets people shop pre-loved items across luxury, fashion, home, tech, and toys, from eBay sellers across the UK. Listings in Lights follows last month’s removal of selling fees for private sellers in the UK, making it free to sell across all categories except for motors.
‘The best in two years’: September retail sales edge up 2.3 per cent
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 30, 2024
September retail sales remained sluggish, according to the Australian Retailers Association, but an analyst points out that the last quarter’s result was the best turnover in more than two years. “Retail volumes rose 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, marking the largest quarterly increase since the June quarter 2022, and that suggests that household consumption may be a little stronger in the September quarter than we’ve recently seen,” said Callam Pickering, Apac ec
NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot
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Mobile Wallets: Unlocking a Powerful New Marketing Channel
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Earlier this year, Google added compelling new features to Google Wallet to help consumers get more out of their mobile wallet passes. With this update , developers can send wallet notifications, letting consumers receive notifications about any updates to cards or passes stored in their mobile wallet. As Google shares, that might look like a notification from your favorite coffee shop on their new daily special or an update if your assigned seat on your boarding pass changes.
HelloFresh Celebrates ‘Friends’ 30th Anniversary With ‘Rachel Green’s Trifle’ Kit
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 29, 2024
HelloFresh is the latest company to celebrate 'Friends.
Hourglass Cosmetics opens world-exclusive beauty experience in Selfridges new Beauty Hall
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Hourglass is a global leader in luxury, cruelty-free beauty. Having garnered a reputation for reinventing luxury cosmetics through cutting-edge product innovation and artful product design; they set out to establish a new retail standard in this highly-competitive market. In collaboration with global retail design agency, Checkland Kindleysides , they created a one-of-a-kind cosmetics counter that would ‘own the room’ and leave consumers in no doubt of Hourglass’s market-leading expertise.
Mosaic Brands expected to enter administration
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Mosaic Brands is expected to enter administration as early as todday, the Australian Financial Review has reported. FTI Consulting will facilitate the administration, according to the publication’s sources. Last month, the fashion retailer said it would wind down five of its brands to focus on its other five businesses as it struggles to remain afloat due to operational issues.
eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success
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
The Power of Employer Branding in Attracting Top Retail Talent
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
When you think of any major retailer, you probably immediately imagine a personality, a distinct vibe, or something about the company that sets it apart in the marketplace. This branding isn’t just about appealing to customers but also is a way to attract top-notch employees as an employer. Employer branding refers to how a company showcases its culture, mission and values to potential employees, creating an appealing image that attracts quality retail talent.
McDonald’s Shares Fall After Company Announces Decreased Global Sales
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 30, 2024
McDonald's shares have fallen following the company's announcement that global sales have decreased in Q3 2024 for the second consecutive quarter.
Merry Hill pens book deal as Waterstones becomes 25th brand to invest in the destination in 2024
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Merry Hill is celebrating a landmark year for tenant commitments, with 25 deals completed in 2024, representing 110,000 sq ft of space at the top 10 UK retail and leisure destination. Renewals formed over half of these, underscoring Merry Hill’s performance, where leading brands succeed and want to stay long-term. The 15 brands that have renewed at Merry Hill this year span its diverse line-up, including British book retailer Waterstones, which covers two floors near the flourishing Leisure Quar
Cettire’s sales rise thanks to higher average order value, active customers
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Cettire , the listed online luxury fashion retailer, says higher average order value and an increase in active customers boosted first-quarter revenue. The company booked sales of $155 million in the three months ended September 30, up 22 per cent from the year-ago period. Gross revenue soared 18 per cent to $198.1 million. Cettire’s average order value rose 6 per cent to $777 while active customers soared 43 per cent to 698,066. “Over the course of the first quarter we addressed the
Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model
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Clarks Continues Roblox Reign with ‘Stranger Things’ Drop
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Nearly 80 million users visit Roblox each day, seeing it as an invaluable platform for self-expression and identity exploration. As a result, brands are now using Roblox to create incremental revenue opportunities via “twinned” items for users’ physical and avatar selves: 43% of respondents to Roblox’s Digital Expression, Fashion & Beauty Trends report said they want brands to provide such “twinning” items.
Baskin-Robbins Debuts ‘Brie My Guest’ Ice Cream Flavor and Brings Back Thanksgiving Turkey Cake
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Turkey Cake and "Brie My Guest" ice cream will bring sweet fun to Thanksgiving dessert.
Excellent Instore Messaging – Keeping Shopper Messaging consistent with consumer messaging
Mike Anthony
OCTOBER 30, 2024
There are a number of challenges in creating really effective shopper messaging in-store. But when we work with clients in projects or training workshops, one of the biggest challenges raised is this. How to speak the shoppers language but at the same time stay consistent with the brand’s consumer messaging? We might be able to convince the group that they need to use different approaches to communicate with shoppers, but the brand team believe that consistency is important, and so the brands ke
Perfect Stranger drives Universal Store’s revenue up 19.3 per cent
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Universal Store Holdings enjoyed significantly higher direct-to-consumer sales in the first 17 weeks of the fiscal year, with Perfect Stranger leading the growth. The group’s D2C sales surged 19.3 per cent year on year, with Perfect Stranger soaring 111.1 per cent. Universal Store sales increased 15.5 per cent while Cheap Thrills Cycle jumped 7.4 per cent.
How to Maximize Amazon Sales and Crush the Competition
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Shein Debuts Children’s Place Branded Storefront
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The Children’s Place has opened an online storefront on the China-direct app Shein , marking a significant step for both retailers. Shein opened its online marketplace to third-party sellers in May 2023 , but until now most of those merchants have been China-based, non-branded manufacturers. The debut of a branded storefront from a well-known U.S. brand is new for Shein and comes right out of Amazon’s playbook.
Target Kicks Off Black Friday Sales Earlier Than Ever Before
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 31, 2024
It's time for holiday shopping, and Target is making gift-giving more affordable than ever.
Helping intensify Alo Yoga’s London expansion
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The luxury activewear brand is a favourite among celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Kendall Jenner, and is set to make an even greater impact in London, with new stores opening on the Brompton Road and Covent Garden respectively. Founded in Los Angeles in 2007, Alo Yoga offers a stylish and comfortable selection of high-end activewear and loungewear, that is versatile and can be worn from studio to street, as well as offering a range of accessories and wellness products.
How MFW’s student runway opens doors for Australia’s emerging designers
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 30, 2024
This year’s Melbourne Fashion Week (MFW) student collections runway was held at The Lume – where the creativity was unconstrained, the designs were avant-garde and the emerging talent was front and centre. Out of the 40 students selected to represent the next generation of Australian designers, from Box Hill Institute, Holmesglen Institute, LCI Melbourne, RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles and Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia, Nam Tran took home the MFW Student Award.
Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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