Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2025

After years of teasing out the impending deprecation of third-party cookies, it turns out Google is keeping cookies after all. While marketers can breathe easy now, the industry still has every reason to limit their reliance on third-party cookies and prioritize efforts to adapt to new ways of tracking and measuring user behavior. This presents dynamic challenges and opportunities for retail media networks in particular, as the readiness of retail media measurement remains under a microscope.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2025

Cryptocurrency trading has quickly gained popularity, and as digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others continue to evolve, trading strategies have become crucial for success. Crypto trading offers unique opportunities, but its essential to develop a comprehensive strategy to navigate the market effectively. Whether youre a beginner or an experienced trader, understanding different trading approaches, tools, and risk management strategies is key to increasing profitability and mini

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Retail Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

Amazon appeared to emerge from the Feb. 28 economic blackout boycott unscathed.

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 2, 2025

At MWC2025, were showcasing our Mobility Services Platform, capable of delivering a high-value use cases for people, places, things, and fast-evolving intelligent machines. Built and deployed globally, and delivered as-a-service with an extensive API ecosystem, its open to developers, Communication Service Providers, and enterprises to create new, differentiated value from the network, from traditional IoT and voice services to a new wave of AI-based services for people, spaces, and machines.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 4, 2025

For the first time ever, Primark is officially launching a Pinterest-inspired new spring home collection. As new research reveals a lack of money (51 percent) and a lack of inspiration (22 percent) are some of the biggest challenges when it comes to redecorating, Pinterest and Primark are partnering to make it easier than ever to design and transform your space with stylish, budget-friendly pieces. [1] The new collection, launching in Primark stores and available to purchase via Pinterest using

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Retail Times

MARCH 5, 2025

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Inside Retail

MARCH 6, 2025

Retailer Ally Fashion has been ordered into liquidation after an application by a landlord for outstanding rent. Founded in 2001, the company expanded its national footprint to 160 stores. Now, 51 stores will close immediately, resulting in the loss of 250 jobs. Staff members of the 109 remaining stores will continue to work in the short term. The Federal Court of Australia appointed Jeff Marsden and Duncan Clubb of BDO Australia as liquidators on February 28.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Addington, the asset manager for Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley announces that JD Sports, the FTSE 100-listed sports fashion retailer, is expanding its presence in Burnley with a significant store relocation and expansion in the shopping centre. JD Sports is signing a 10-year lease for a larger, more prominent unit and will relocate from its current store at 50 The Mall to 30-34 The Mall & 6-10 Fleet Walk, increasing its ground floor trading space from 3,973 sq ft to 5,817 sq ft.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 7, 2025

The UK retail sector has long been a crucial employer of women, with flexible and part-time work enabling millions to balance jobs with other responsibilities. However, changes introduced in the latest Autumn Budget threaten to upend this model. The decision to increase employer’s National Insurance Contributions (NIC) to 15% and lower the threshold to 5,000 will make it significantly more expensive for retailers to hire part-time staff.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2025

Retail centers have always been more than places to shop; they are part of our social infrastructure. At their best, they were vibrant gathering places where people connected, lingered and engaged with their communities. Today, as ecommerce reshapes consumer behavior, many of these spaces feel outdated, burdened by vacancies and struggling tenants. But this isnt a death sentence, its an opportunity.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2025

Australian retail sales showed improvement in January, with all categories generating positive growth. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales in the first month of the year increased 3.8 per cent to $37.08 billion from the year-ago period. Other retailing, which includes cosmetics, sports and recreational goods, saw the highest sales growth of 7 per cent as turnover reached $5.90 billion.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2025

The adoption of cryptocurrencies has expanded beyond investment and trading, with businesses worldwide integrating crypto payment gateways into their operations. A crypto payment gateway allows merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments from customers, offering an alternative to traditional fiat transactions. These gateways facilitate secure, fast, and decentralized payments , eliminating intermediaries such as banks and payment processors.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 5, 2025

Pepco Group is “actively exploring” a potential sale of Poundland as it moves towards a simpler business model focused on its higher-margin Pepco brand. The discount retail group , which owns Pepco and Dealz in Europe and Poundland in the UK, outlined its strategic vision at its Capital Markets Day investor presentation. It said group CEO Stephan Borchert will assume responsibility for running Pepco, with Barry Williams permanently appointed MD of Poundland.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2025

FreshDirect is partnering with Uber Eats to expand its delivery reach in New York City. This is the online grocers first entry into on-demand delivery via a third-party app. FreshDirect works directly with local farmers, fishermen, growers, distillers and food manufacturers to streamline the supply chain, ensuring products reach customers faster up to seven days fresher than traditional grocery stores.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2025

Australian luxury fashion brand Leo Lin has been part of the fashion landscape for seven years, launching in 2017, but only since building its e-commerce store in 2021 has it really taken off. Leo Lin is named after its eponymous designer who is Chinese-Australian Lin was born in Dalian, China, and moved to Australia in his teens for further education.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2025

The e-commerce industry has experienced rapid growth and transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and global market shifts. As we move further into the digital age, it is crucial for businesses to stay ahead of the curve and understand the key trends that are reshaping the online retail landscape.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 7, 2025

Asda veteran Allan Leighton admitted the supermarket chains problems are self-inflicted as he looks to turnaround the business following his return as chairman last year. Leighton, who stepped down as chief executive in 2001, told The Times that the retailers previous stewardship under the Issa brothers had ripped the heart out of the colleagues when the business cut back on staffing hours to cut costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Inflation and economic uncertainty have put pressure on retailers to find creative ways to protect margins while staying competitive. Dynamic pricing – a strategy that adjusts prices based on demand, competition and other market factors in real time – is becoming an increasingly popular solution. Retailers use it to stay agile, ensuring their prices remain competitive while optimizing revenue and profitability.

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MARCH 2, 2025

McDonalds Australia CEO and managing director Antoni Martinez is leaving the Golden Arches after nearly 20 years with the fast food giant and almost than three years in the leadership role. Stepping up to the dual role, Joe Chiczewski, McDonalds Australias chief restaurant officer who will transition into the leadership position over the coming weeks.

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 2, 2025

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 5, 2025

Topshop has sparked fresh excitement among fans by hinting at a potential return to bricks-and-mortar retail on Londons iconic Oxford Street. The popular fashion retailer shared a video on Instagram featuring London Mayor Sadiq Khan calling for the brand to make a comeback to the famous shopping destination. In the video, Khan reminisces about his own Topshop shopping experiences, sharing fond memories of spending time outside the store and taking his daughters there.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2025

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share in the future from sales of Walgreens’ primary business, including Village Medial, Summit Health and City MD.

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MARCH 2, 2025

Last year brought some challenges for the Australian fashion industry. A series of shifts and challenges have placed the sector under strain. High-profile brands like Dion Lee and Mosaic Brands closed their doors, and IMGs departure from Australian Fashion Week disrupted the sector. Rising operational costs, increased global competition, and shifting consumer behaviours are among the contributing factors.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

Costco's Q2 earnings call is set to take place on March 6.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 4, 2025

Asda managers only found out about the supermarkets decision to scrap their annual bonuses when the news broke in the media, sources have told Retail Gazette. The supermarket giant has reportedly scrapped its bonus scheme for more than 10,000 managers due to underperformance, with the news first emerging in The Telegraph earlier this week. However, multiple store managers said they were not informed before the public announcement, with one manager describing the move as a kick in the teeth.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Starbucks has named Cathy Smith as its new CFO, replacing the departing Rachel Ruggeri in the latest leadership change at the coffee retailer since September 2024 , when Brian Niccol joined the company as CEO. The previous CEO, Laxman Narasimhan, stepped down in August 2024 after less than two years on the job. Tressie Lieberman, who had worked with Niccol at his former company, Chipotle , joined Starbucks as Global Chief Marketing Officer in October 2024 , and in January 2025 , Mike Grams and M

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Inside Retail

MARCH 6, 2025

As sustainability becomes a driving force in the retail sector, Australian brands are under increasing pressure to provide transparent, verifiable assurances of their environmental and socially responsible contributions. Conscious consumers demand more than just ethical promises they want proof. This is where Testex and the Oeko-Tex Made in Green label add immense benefits.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 2, 2025

Big Lots has an interesting future ahead of it.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 2, 2025

WHSmith is in talks to offload its 500 high street stores as part of a strategic shift, but the sale will involve the retailer relinquishing the rights to its iconic brand name. The decision marks a break from over 230 years of high street history, as the business looks to focus entirely on its more profitable travel retail division. As part of the sale, the high street businessknown for its stationery, books, and newsstandswill no longer carry the WHSmith name, which has been a fixture since th

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2025

Davids Bridal is putting Kelly Cook, its current President of Brand, Technology and Finance, into the CEO seat starting April 1. On that date, the companys current CEO, Jim Marcum, will become Executive Chairman and remain Chairman of the board. Cook has been with Davids Bridal for more than five years, starting as EVP and Chief Marketing Officer. However, her responsibilities quickly expanded beyond marketing and customer experience, including driving the brands loyalty initiatives, into techno

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