Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

When you think of interior design, it’s easy to imagine the usual suspectsfurniture, colours, and textiles. But glass artistry has quietly been making waves, offering a sophisticated, modern touch that transforms any space. Through the delicate interplay of light, texture, and form, glass engraving has emerged as an art form that seamlessly blends style and functionality, creating interiors that are both elegant and distinctive.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Toyota recall is nationwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Cybercriminals are increasingly employing social engineering tactics to catch people when theyre exercising what psychologist Daniel Kahneman calls System 1 thinking : A mode of cognitive processing characterized by making quick decisions and judgments based on patterns and experiences. Many of us have shared the following experience: Youre going about your day when you receive a text saying your package from Amazon couldnt be delivered and you need to log into your account to resolve the issue.

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Tokinomo

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Private-label brands are reshaping the retail landscape. Known for affordability and quality, these brands are thriving, driven by shifting consumer priorities and economic considerations. As private-label sales continue to rise, in-store retail media is emerging as a key tool for retailers to connect with shoppers, highlight their unique offerings, and drive engagement in both physical and digital environments.

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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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission is seeking opinions to help it decide whether or not to grant clearance to Woolworths proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston. In its preliminary statement, the Commerce Commission outlines the key competition issues it considers important in making the decision. At this stage, we consider our investigation will likely focus on whether the Proposed Acquisition would be likely to substantially lessen competition in the relevant market (or markets) due t

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Liverpool ONE has announced that luxury Swiss watchmaker, Breitling , has made its city debut at Liverpool ONE, launching in a showcase space alongside Paradise Streets line-up of flagship stores from leading international retailers. The newly opened Breitling showcases the global watchmakers refined selection of timepieces in a 3,200 sq ft, double-height unit, joining Liverpool ONEs selection of luxury jewellery retailers including Goldsmiths, David M Robinson, and Swarovski.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Chevron is laying off roughly 8,000 workers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Panthera Group is set to sell the Terrace Central Shopping Centre in the Hunter Valley, hoping to attract bids from private, syndicate and institutional investors. Besides a Woolworths supermarket and BWS liquor store, which account for 51 per cent of turnover and have signed a lease renewal through to 2032 the centre is home to The Reject Shop, Australia Post, a medical centre, pharmacy, and other retailers, with non-discretionary retail.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Delivery management platform and post-purchase experience provider, Scurri , today reported a record-breaking performance in 2024, announcing it had processed 154 million shipments through its platform last year, increasing from 115 million in 2023. Scurri facilitated a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of total shipments of 16.5 billion, up from 12.35 billion the previous year.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Aldi plans to open more than 225 new stores this year as part of the next phase of its five -year national growth strategy. The raft of openings will mark the largest number of stores that Aldi has opened in a single year in its nearly 50 years of operating in the U.S. The new stores will open through a combination of organic growth and the conversion of select Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores to the Aldi format.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Lobsterfest is returning to Red Lobster, and this year it's the GLOAT: The Greatest Lobsterfest of All Time.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Centuria Capital Group has acquired the Logan SuperCentre in Brisbane’s south for $115 million, which CBRE says is the biggest large format retail (LFR) deal in Australia in more than two years. “This transaction demonstrates the continued demand and ready liquidity for well-located, LFR assets that provide in-built fixed annual rental income in addition to strategic landholdings,” said Simon Rooney from CBRE.

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Shopping Center

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Cypress, Texas Fort Worth-based Trademark Property Co. plans to break ground on a mixed-use retail and restaurant district in the Dunham Pointe Development, a 1,300-acre master-planned community in the… The post Trademark Property Co. Plans to Break Ground on Mixed-Use Development in Cypress, Texas appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Copies of branded items, particularly those with higher price tags, have been around for scores (possibly hundreds) of years, but until fairly recently they carried a whiff of shame that was reflected in one of their names: knockoffs. Traditionally, consumers bought them to get the benefit of wearing a near-enough copy of a luxury item they desired without having to sell a kidney to pay for it.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In-N-Out Burger is inching closer to the East Coast than ever before.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Sydney Fish Market might be on the brink of collapse after failing to publish its financial report, with sources saying it will reveal a significant loss during the last fiscal year. According to the Sydney Morning Herald , auditors refused to sign off on the companys accounts three months after the mandatory reporting deadline. This was due to concerns the firm would not be able to pay the increased expenses that come with the new premises , which is set to open this year and is double the foot

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

One in ten shop floor workers are expected to exit retail by 2028, campaign group the Retail Jobs Alliance (RJA) has warned. Retail giants including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have cautioned that the high street is set to cut at least 300,000 jobs during the next three years, citing a “perfect storm” of higher costs and increased regulations.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Starboard Group s new land-based vacation retail division, Starboard Resort, has opened its first group of stores, The Boutiques at Westgate Las Vegas, in partnership with Westgate Resorts. Three new shops will feature curated luxury items such as fine jewelry, on-trend fashion and special occasion apparel, as well as Starboards exclusive fashion jewelry brand.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Music City native Jelly Roll is celebrating the grand opening of his new restaurant, Goodnight Nashville.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

JB Hi-Fi’s net income grew in the half year ended December 31, thanks to higher sales bolstered by Black Friday and Boxing Day promotions. The consumer electronics retailer’s net income climbed 8 per cent year over year to $285.4 million as sales jumped 9.8 per cent to $5.67 billion. JB Hi-Fi Australia’s sales rose 7.2 per cent to $3.88 billion, with comparable sales up 7.2 per cent.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The West End lost 640m last year due to the lack of tax-free shopping, rising from 400m in 2023. The Central London district saw subdued growth of 0.25% year on year over November and December, New West End Company (NWEC) reported. The business management consultant insisted spend from international shoppers had remained significantly muted amid continued pressure on domestic spend.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Whether big or small in scale, influencer campaigns have had proven success in raising a beauty brands profile and driving sales, especially among younger generations scrolling through TikTok for the lowdown on the latest aesthetic. However, for challenger brands, these pay-to-play’ spaces are dominated by household names with bigger budgets that ensure them (and their products) a larger share of voice.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

CVS Health financially outperformed in the last quarter of 2024.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Retail Food Group (RFG) has announced the end of the Michels Patisserie chain, revealing it will work with franchisees to convert their stores to either Gloria Jeans or Donut King. There are just 19 Michels Patisserie stores across RFGs home state of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. At its height the cake chain had more than 300 stores operating.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 of its hourly-paid colleagues, with the new rates coming into effect in March 2025. Entry-level pay at the German discounter will rise to 12.75 nationally, up from 12.40 and increasing to 13.65 with length of service. Meanwhile, in London, new starters will see pay rates go up to 14.00, increasing to 14.35 over time.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Home dcor and furniture chain Z Gallerie has been relaunched by its new owner, Karat Home. After filing for bankruptcy in late 2023, the brand was purchased by the furniture manufacturer for $7.2 million in early 2024. Karat Home immediately relaunched the Z Gallerie website and promised stores in 2025, a promise that is now coming to fruition. The grand reopening of Z Gallerie (as Karat Home is framing it) includes an enhanced online shopping experience as well as plans to reestablish the brand

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Panera Bread has a carb-friendly option for lovers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Australian athleisure brand, Lorna Jane, is advancing its sustainable commitments positioning itself as a brand that stands for the well-being of both people and the planet. The brand has aptly named its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy in accordance: We are citizens. Recently the brand announced as part of its ESG strategy and its broader preferred fibre program that it would be expanding its use of recycled polyester and nylon by integrating them into its active essential r

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

River Island has announced that Richard Bradbury is stepping down from his role as executive chair due to personal reasons. Bradbury, who previously served as CEO of the family-owned fashion retailer , rejoined River Island in December 2022, bringing with him a wealth of experience after having left the company in 2010. Following Bradbury’s departure, Ben Lewis will resume his role as CEO with immediate effect.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Omnichannel is the new reality for brands and retailers of all sizes and product types. Results from Retail TouchPoints annual Omnichannel & Fulfillment Survey show that most respondents conduct business through an average of three different channels and for 35% of them, marketplaces are critical to building brand awareness and driving business growth.

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