Wiser
MAY 12, 2025
In the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, seasonal retail displays are planned months in advanceoften 8 to 9 months before they hit store floors. Brands like Haribo, General Mills, and Nestl lock in Halloween promotions in Q1, ship mid-summer, and expect execution by late summer. But despite early planning, retail display execution frequently diverges from strategy.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 14, 2025
From a risk and compliance perspective, defense, finance, tech, and healthcare are generally thought of as the riskiest industries but the retail sector is more vulnerable than it might appear. Organized retail crime (ORC), fraud rings, evolving regulations and other challenges all have the potential to cause significant disruption in the retail sector, and most retailers have invested considerable time and resources to mitigate them.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Inside Retail
MAY 11, 2025
A new survey by financial platform Money has shown that Australians still want the option to use cash despite the growing popularity of digital payments. Of the 1000 Australians surveyed, 68 per cent believe all businesses should be required to accept cash. An additional 14 per cent want essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies to continue offering the option.
Miller Zell
MAY 14, 2025
Paul Wolski, Miller Zells SVP/Creative Director, is leading his design team from AI skepticism to purposeful AI experimentation. He recently spoke at RetailSpaces about AI and the Future of Store Planning. That led to a conversation with Anthony Amunategui, and Wolski then joined Amunategui on his Future Factory Podcast to further the AI and retail design discussion.
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.
Retail Wire
MAY 12, 2025
Due to a Listeria outbreak , a Los Angeles company has pulled dozens of ready-made meals from shelves. The products are sold under the following names: Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go, and Fresh Take Crave Away. A comprehensive list of 86 affected food items can be found in an FDA press release. The L os Angeles Times reported that federal regulators found a strain of Listeria on the equipment used to produce the products.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 14, 2025
After doing away with its 5% blanket discount for loyalty members in 2023, Ikea U.S. has launched a new rewards program for Ikea Family members that adds new opportunities to earn points at various stops along the shoppers journey from 10 points for sharing a gift registry, up to 50 points for actions such as creating an Ikea Family profile or registering and attending an Ikea event.
Experience Retail Today brings together the best content for retail owners from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Cisco Retail
MAY 15, 2025
Discover how Cisco Networking Academy is empowering the next generation of tech leaders with accessibility at the forefront.
Retail Wire
MAY 14, 2025
In a move seemingly aimed at aligning more closely with the all-inclusive experiences popular in todays luxury travel market, Airbnb recently unveiled a trio of announcements signaling a deliberate expansion beyond its traditional business model In a May 13 press release shared to its online newsroom, the company announced that it was launching Airbnb Services, Airbnb Experiences, and a new-and-improved app.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2025
Beyond, Inc. and Kirklands have provided more details about the formers $5.2 million expansion of its existing credit agreement with the home dcor retailer. The additional capital will allow Kirklands to accelerate store conversions as it prioritizes the rollout of Bed Bath & Beyond Home and Overstock stores, along with supporting plans for Kirklands to open BuyBuy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond True Blue stores.
Inside Retail
MAY 11, 2025
In the midst of a pandemic that brought the world to a standstill, something began to stir fragrantly. It didnt begin in a boardroom or with a slick pitch deck, but in a kitchen where Eresha De Zoysa, after a distinguished career in law, found herself reconnecting with a rich familial legacy in the spice trade. That vision became Lord & Lion , a brand that has since carved out a distinctive space in Australias food scene through a growing network of boutique stockists and a national partners
Advertisement
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
Retail Gazette
MAY 15, 2025
Next has faced a shareholder revolt after more than a fifth backed proposals for the fashion giant to provide more transparency over pay at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday (15 May). The retailer saw 26.9% of shareholder votes supporting a resolution calling for the company to report on how many of its 40,000 workers are paid under the real living wage of 12.60 per hour.
Retail Wire
MAY 14, 2025
Wendy’s has announced that it is expanding its Frosty lineup again, unveiling three new flavors this week in the form of Frosty Fusions. Let’s take a look at what we know about these new options. Wendy’s Unveils 3 Frosty Fusions View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wendy's (@wendys) According to Men’s Journal , Wendy’s introduced new Frosty variations on May 12.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 14, 2025
Urban Outfitters has picked Nike as the first partner for its new On Rotation retail experience, designed to fuel inspiration, discovery and connection via a curated mix of exciting brands. Launching with a cross-divisional assortment of Nike apparel and footwear, styled specifically for the Urban Outfitters customer, On Rotation will debut with lounge-style installations in stores in New York, Washington, D.C., Scottsdale, Ariz., San Diego and Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Inside Retail
MAY 13, 2025
US buffalo-style chicken wing restaurant chain Wingstop is opening its first Australian location in Sydney later this week. The restaurant is set to launch on May 17 at the corner of Sydneys Darlinghurst Road and Victoria Street. Steve Kehl will be leading the Australian team as country manager. He previously spent three years at Craveable Brands Oporto and Red Rooster and 13 years at KFC.
Advertisement
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.
Retail Gazette
MAY 11, 2025
Debenhams Group, formerly Boohoo Group, is in discussions about a debt package worth as much as 175m. The fashion giant has held talks about tapping the high yield market for 50m of the proposed total, The Telegraph reported. The retail group is also understood to have held discussions with several asset-backed lenders, which take security over property, stock and intellectual property in case of insolvency.
Retail Wire
MAY 11, 2025
Family Dollar has announced a new partnership with Uber Eats, offering its clientele a unique delivery option for everyday essentials. This news came shortly after the discount store announced that its parent company had sold it for $1 billion. Let’s look at what we know about this newest partnership. Family Dollar Now Available on Uber Eats Per a company press release , Uber Technologies, Inc. announced a new relationship with Family Dollar, one of America’s most reputable bargain s
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2025
There was a time when Ebay was effectively the only game in town for online resale, but the platform faces lots of competition today particularly in fashion, where newer competitors such as ThredUp, Poshmark and Rebag are rapidly gaining ground. Even more generalized platforms like Etsy, TikTok Shop and Facebook Marketplace have seen an influx of vintage fashion offerings as secondhand shopping has grown in popularity overall.
Inside Retail
MAY 13, 2025
When OpenAI rolled out shopping features within ChatGPT, it signalled more than just a product update, hinting at a potential transformation in how consumers discover, research and purchase products. In this AI-powered landscape , retailers are asked a critical question: If consumers no longer start their shopping journey on Google or Amazon, how will they find you?
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.
Cisco Retail
MAY 13, 2025
Learn how to use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to inject structured knowledge into a Large Language Model (LLM) at runtimeautomatically and programmatically.
Retail Wire
MAY 15, 2025
Walmart is expanding its vision care line with new products to meet growing customer needs while broadening its virtual eyewear assortment, making it easier to serve more customers efficiently and effectively. According to a press release , the retailer has introduced two innovative products: Nuance Audio Glasses and eureka! daily contact lenses for astigmatism.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2025
This sponsored content is brought to you by Melissa. In the fast-moving world of retail and ecommerce, where seamless logistics and personalized experiences are the norm, address data quality plays a quietly powerful role. From first impressions at checkout to last-mile delivery and ongoing customer engagement, clean and complete address data isnt just operationally helpful its essential to a retailers ability to scale efficiently and serve customers effectively.
Inside Retail
MAY 15, 2025
Australian homewares company, Dusk Group, has hinted at steady sales growth in an update ahead of its third-quarter results. The company anticipates sales of between $137 million and $139 million, at least $10 million higher than the $126.7 million of the same period last year. While gross profit margin is expected to fall by up to 1 per cent from last year’s 64.3 per cent, underlying EBIT is expected to be between $7 million and $8 million, up from $6.2 million last year.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Cisco Retail
MAY 14, 2025
Modern enterprises face challenges balancing security with the operational needs. Cisco solves this with Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall.
Retail Wire
MAY 15, 2025
Lidl has introduced its very first private-label meat brand, Butcher’s Specialty, promising customers a select choice of curated products and lower prices. The retailer introduced the new line of hand-cut meat in May 2025, according to a press release. The selection includes USDA Choice beef, organic beef, grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free chicken, all-natural pork, lamb, and veal.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 14, 2025
Kohls is making a private sale offering of approximately $360 million of senior secured notes due in 2030, which the department store retailer will use to repay revolving credit loans, including all its 4.25% notes due at maturity in 2025. Collateral for the notes will include Kohls 11 distribution centers and ecommerce fulfillment facilities, which will be held in a newly formed holding company.
Inside Retail
MAY 14, 2025
Authentic Brands Group founder, chairman and CEO Jamie Salter and Saks Global executive chairman Richard Baker kicked off the final day of the 2025 World Retail Congress with an interview about their joint venture to expand Authentics luxury brands into new territory, including hospitality, real estate, art and travel. The two retail giants discussed the shifting dynamics of the luxury market, including the rise of experiences, an area theyre looking to explore through the Barneys brand.
Advertisement
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.
A1 Retail
MAY 14, 2025
Independent restaurant businesses in London and Manchester can now apply for grants of 11,000 to help grow their business as an American Express-supported grant programme returns for a fourth year to the UK. Run by the International Downtown Association (IDA) Foundation in partnership with the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM) in the UK, the global Backing International Small Restaurants programme is bigger than ever.
Retail Wire
MAY 15, 2025
Dicks Sporting Goods may soon own Foot Locker. Dicks and the struggling sneaker retailer have agreed to a $2.4 billion merger proposal. According to the Wall Street Journal , Dicks proposed buying Foot Locker stock at $24 per share. Dicks will reportedly use both cash and new debt to finance the deal. “We have long admired the cultural significance and brand equity that Foot Locker and its dedicated Stripers have built within the communities they serve,” said Dicks executive chairman
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 13, 2025
Over the past 18 months, Staples has implemented a Manhattan Associates cloud-native warehouse management solution at nine of its U.S.-based B2B fulfillment locations, and the retailer plans to deploy the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (WM) technology at a total of 14 fulfillment centers by the end of 2026. The entire Staples U.S. fulfillment network encompasses 6,000 associates who pick, pack and ship 2.5 million units daily from 36 fulfillment centers and 220 delivery locations, utilizi
Inside Retail
MAY 13, 2025
Olivers Wines, the online wine retail platform founded by wine critic Jeremy Oliver, is making its move into physical retail in partnership with former Dan Murphy’s boss Tony Leon. The pair are currently scouting locations in Melbournes inner suburbs for the first store, with plans to expand into Sydney and Brisbane in the coming years. According to Oliver, the physical stores will function as multi-purpose spaces, combining a wine bar, event areas, and an education hub, all closely integr
Advertisement
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
78 
Let's personalize your content