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Temu’s ‘Import Charges’ Double the Price of Many Items

Retail Wire

Temu customers are seeing new "import charges" at checkout.

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Businesses reminded of their obligations regarding card payment surcharges

Inside Retail

Businesses have been reminded to ensure that their card payment surcharges are in line with the cost of accepting card payments. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has also reminded businesses to adequately disclose any upfront card payment surcharges that apply, so that customers can make informed decisions before ordering, booking, and paying for a product or service.

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JCPenney Launches Plus-Size Apparel Line with Supermodel Ashley Graham

Retail TouchPoints

JCPenney has partnered with plus-size supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham to create a namesake collection for full-figured women that is scheduled to launch this fall. The retailer has consistently offered products designed for a range of body types, andall of its private label brands are offered in extended sizes. Graham, who made history as the first size 14 model to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swim in 2016, has advocated for self-acceptance and female empowerment as s

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The Trade War that Restructures What Sells and Why

Retail TouchPoints

The U.S. economy may not have officially entered a recession, but consumers are nonetheless navigating rising prices, dwindling savings and a near-constant stream of financial anxiety. Now, with the onset of widespread global tariffs, consumer confidence has hit its second-lowest point since 1952. Even unconventional indicators of economic health reflect the mood: salon owners have reported a rise in recession blond as clients opt to let their natural roots grow out, and Google searches for pres

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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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All-in-One Electrical Testing The Power of Multifunction Testers

Retail Focus

Electricians face constant pressure to ensure safety, meet regulations, and work efficiently. Multifunction testers (MFTs) solve these challenges by combining multiple testing capabilities into one device. These tools streamline workflows, save time, and ensure compliance with standards like the UKs BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. This article dives into the world of MFTs, exploring their features, benefits, and the latest advancements shaping electrical testing in 2025.

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Was Kohl’s Warned About Ex-CEO’s Shady Business Practices Before He Was Fired? This Exec Claims They Were

Retail Wire

In a RetailWire exclusive, Brittain Ladd claims Kohl's was warned about its ex-CEO's behavior.

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Visa, Mastercard, PayPal Dive into Agentic Era with Tools that Help Consumers ‘Use AI to Buy’

Retail TouchPoints

Payment providers are banking on the fact that millions of people will soo n rely on AI to find the perfect sweater, research a new vacation spot or handle their weekly grocery shopping and they want in on the action. While the idea of AI handling these kinds of complicated tasks autonomously might sound like something out of a science fiction novel, agentic AI is rapidly moving toward this reality.

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Material Innovation: Sheep Inc. Unveils FIBREGEN™ a revolutionary 100% regenerative material with new collection of hoodies & sweatshirts

Retail Focus

Sheep Inc Unveils FIBREGEN a revolutionary 100% regenerative material alongside a collection of FIBREGEN hoodies & sweatshirts developed over two years of R&D and extensive trials. This is the first product release since completing their series A investment last month. Developed in collaboration with Inovafil in Portugal, FIBREGENTM was created over two years of meticulous development.

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Apple Estimates Tariffs To Cost $900 Million This Quarter, Shifts iPhone Production to India

Retail Wire

Apple is shifting production of many U.S.-bound iPhones from China to India.

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Woolworths sees steady sales growth despite external volatility

Inside Retail

Woolworths recorded a 3.6 per cent rise in total revenue of $13.952 billion in the third quarter of this year, up from $12.597 billion during the same period last year. Total Australian food division sales increased 3.6 per cent to $13.051 billion. Discount department store division Big W saw sales slip 1.5 per cent to $986 million, while its e-commerce sales grew by 4.3 per cent to $87 million, suggesting lower foot traffic. “Clothing remains a challenge [to Big W] with Q3 growth reliant

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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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Ad Campaign Spotlights Supply Chain Wins for Muggsy and Southern Glazer

Retail TouchPoints

Logistics and transportation provider Ryder System will air Stories from the Supply Chain, a national TV ad campaign spotlighting successes with apparel brand Mugsy and alcoholic beverage distributor Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits. The campaign launches today and will air through June 22, 2025 on ESPN, TBS and TNT throughout the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Mango leads run of new openings at The Lexicon

Retail Focus

The Lexicon, owned in a joint venture between Schroders Capital and Legal & General Capital, has secured 23,039 sq ft of new retail, F&B, and leisure lettings with Mango, Rituals, and Jamaica Blue all arriving at the Bracknell retail destination. International fashion brand Mango has opened a new 19,210 sq ft store at The Lexicon in what is a flagship letting for the scheme.

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7-Eleven & Green Day Have Partnered for a New Slurpee, Proving Celebrity Partnerships Are Working

Retail Wire

7-Eleven and Green Day are just the latest celebrity-based collaboration.

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What to learn from Bunnings’ move into Australia’s $3bn retail media market

Inside Retail

With the power to unlock revenue growth beyond sales, retail media is rapidly evolving into a multi-billion-dollar sector. The monetisation of retail assets has come a long way since department stores like Myer and David Jones first sold physical space within their stores. Starting with catalogues and evolving into multiplatform media offerings, Woolworths and Coles have become Australias early pioneers in the space.

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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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Amazon Invests $4 Billion to Expand Rural Delivery Network

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon will invest $4 billion to enhance rural delivery capabilities, a move that will expand the number of rural delivery stations to 200 and create an estimated 100,000 new jobs. When the expansion is complete, Amazon will be able to deliver 1 billion additional packages annually to customers living in 13,000 zip codes spanning 1.2 million square miles an area the size of Alaska, California and Texas combined.

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fulfilmentcrowd announces strategic expansion into Australia, strengthening global reach

Retail Focus

Driving forward as a truly global logistics platform for omnichannel brands, fulfilmentcrowd has announced that it is expanding its global footprint with a new fulfilment centre based in Australia. Kemps Creek is a 20,000 square ft fulfilment centre located at the Oakdale South Industrial Estate in Sydney, NSW. The site, which opened in November 2018, can store 2 million cartons, and includes a digital scanning facility.

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Panera To Close All Remaining Fresh Dough Facilities: What Does This Mean for Customers?

Retail Wire

Panera will close all its remiaining fresh dough facilities in the next two years.

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Coles reports steady revenue growth in supermarkets and liquor

Inside Retail

Coles says its third-quarter revenue was up 3.7 per cent, from $9.065 billion to $9.4 billion this year, citing volume growth and its value offering resonating with value-conscious consumers. E-commerce sales increased by 25.7 per cent to $1.1 billion during this period with an 11.3 per cent increase in penetration. Sales revenue for products exclusive to Coles saw a 4.5 per cent increase to $3.2 billion, with the Coles Finest range recording a revenue growth of 13.7 per cent.

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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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Sustainability is the Lifeblood of British Heart Foundation’s New ‘Store of the Future’

Retail TouchPoints

A brand new Store of the Future concept store, a thrift shop operated by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), opens today in Scotlands capital Edinburgh, and its a model of both charity and sustainability. For example, the cash desk countertop is produced using waste textile direct from the BHFs 675 shops across the UK. Waste plastic, bubble wrap and plastic bags are being formed to manufacture unique lampshades above the cash desk, and the stores entire lighting system is produced via a 3D print

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VIVOBAREFOOT Opens New Bristol Store, Celebrating Reconnection to Nature, Movement, And Community

Retail Focus

Vivobarefoot is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest UK store at 84 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5LA , officially welcoming the public from Wednesday, 30th April 2025. This exciting launch follows the opening of Vivobarefoots new nature-inspired headquarters at Barley Wood Walled Garden a regenerative workplace nestled in Somersets countryside.

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Trader Joe’s Recalls Popular Premade Salad: All the Details

Retail Wire

Trader Joe's has recalled one of its salad kits due to an undeclared allergan.

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Why Australian home goods brand Hommey is taking off in the US retail market

Inside Retail

Australian brand Hommey is putting the homey in home goods with its brightly patterned designs, ethically sourced materials and residential-inspired approach to retail store design. Justin Kestelman, the founder and chief executive officer of Hommey, told Inside Retail he wanted to create a brand that millennials and Gen Z consumers would want to have in their homes.

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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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Instacart Accelerates Move into Enterprise Tech with Wynshop Acquisition

Retail TouchPoints

Instacart has purchased Wynshop , which provides ecommerce solutions to retailers including Wakefern and Pattison. Instacart has increasingly been focusing on physical stores and digitizing the in-store experience, expanding beyond its roots in grocery delivery. Financial information about the acquisition was not disclosed. Our deep integration with retailers and our leading technologies are critical advantages for Instacart, said Chris Rogers, Chief Business Officer at Instacart in a statement.

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Wax London Expands to Los Angeles with Exclusive Residency at The Optimist.

Retail Focus

Wax London, the contemporary British menswear brand, is proud to announce its U.S. retail debut with a residency at The Optimist, located in the heart of Los Angeles at Platform, Culver City. Beginning this month, Los Angeles shoppers will be able to explore an expanded range of Wax Londons signature pieces, showcasing the brands elevated essentials and commitment to sustainable craftsmanship.

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Amazon’s Impressive Q1 Earnings Results Overshadowed by Tariff Concerns

Retail Wire

Amazon reassured investors that it has a plan to deal with tariffs.

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Guess launches double-decker bus activation in Sydney

Inside Retail

Los Angeles-based fashion brand Guess is bringing a fashion experience to Sydney with its first-ever experiential double-decker bus campaign in Australia. From April 29 to May 3, the Guess-branded bus will be making stops at Parramatta Centenary Square, Bondi Beach, and the Overseas Passenger Terminal. The bus will showcase larger-than-life images of Georgina Rodriguez, the Argentinian model and TV personality, in a series of stylish Guess outfits.

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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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Kohl’s CEO Ousted for Questionable Vendor Transactions

Retail TouchPoints

Ashley Buchanan, now former CEO of Kohl’s. (Image courtesy Kohl’s) Kohls Board of Directors has terminated CEO Ashley Buchanan for cause and has appointed current board Chair Michael Bender as Interim CEO while a permanent replacement is sought. According to a statement from the company, Buchanan was terminated for engaging in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest following an investigation conducted by outside counsel and overseen by the board.

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bloobloom opens brand new London store in Spitalfields

Retail Focus

French fashion eyewear brand bloobloom opens a brand new 615 sq ft store in East London’s thriving shopping destination Spitalfields on 2nd May 2025. Located at 41 Brushfield Street, this marks blooblooms seventh opening in London, joining its growing line-up of London stores in Canary Wharf, Carnaby, Covent Garden, Kings Road, Marylebone and White City.

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Target’s Beloved Pet Brand Boots & Barkley Gets Tail-Wagging Relaunch

Retail Wire

Target has relaunched its beloved pet brand Boots and Barkley with a new look and more than 150 new items.

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Endeavour Group announces Jayne Hrdlicka as CEO and managing director

Inside Retail

The Endeavour Group has announced Jayne Hrdlicka as its new managing director and CEO following the departure of Steven Donohue in March. Slated to begin the role in January next year, Hrdlicka has previously held the positions of CEO and managing director at A2 Milk Company and Virgin Australia, which she led out of administration following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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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.