Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2025

The founding Ito family of Seven & I Holdings failed to secure financing for a US$58 billion management buyout in February, sending its shares plunging 11.7 Seven & I Holdings, formed in 2005 through the merger of Ito-Yokado, Seven-Eleven Japan, and Dennys Japan, boasts more than 80,000 7-Eleven locations in 20 countries and regions.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 16, 2025

In doing so it crossed a milestone of 1bn of Start Up Loans financing for start up and early stage businesses. The new store, located in Manchester Arndale, showcases Robin Valleys full range of sustainable jewellery and provides an opportunity for customers to shop directly from the business first physical store.

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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. Card skimmers may cause $1 billion a year in losses, but cybercrime causes more than a dozen times that number.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2025

The initial goal was relatively modest: to align the company’s finance systems and processes more accurately with what was happening in sales channels. That is, however, exactly what Ikea decided needed to happen, and to do it the company turned to…more numbers.

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Retail Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Dicks will reportedly use both cash and new debt to finance the deal. At the end of last year, there were about 2,400 Foot Locker locations spread out across 26 countries. The retailer initially revealed a commitment to open 80 new reimagined locations and remodel another 300 by the end of the year. billion merger proposal.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2025

Despite limited new supply, the luxury retail segment is expected to remain resilient, with brands opting for stand-alone flagship stores over mall-based locations to create immersive shopping experiences. Retailers are exploring new locations to capture growing consumer bases in emerging urban centers.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 30, 2025

Dive Brief: Saks Global has secured $600 million in financing commitments from most of its bondholders. With this deal, the department store company will not pursue the $350 million in financing that was slated to close Monday. Kaarin Moore/Retail Dive Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. By Daphne Howland • Feb.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2025

We’re aligning our identity with our vision to become a multi-brand merchandising, supply chain and retail operator — and backing it with decisive actions to strengthen our foundation: reducing excess inventory, closing underperforming locations, optimizing real estate assets and enhancing talent across the organization.”

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Inside Retail

JULY 14, 2025

Last week, S&P Global Ratings downgraded Saks Global’s credit rating from “CCC+” to “CC,” saying the luxury retailer’s US$600 million financing transaction announced on June 27 was “tantamount to a default.” During the same period, combined sales at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman sank by 10 per cent.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2025

It was about finding the right location, over rushing to make just any move. Everything from recruitment, logistics, to finance are naturally different in a foreign country and need to be considered. IR : What was the process like to open the Disshs US pop-up store in LA? LHH: This was a long time in the making.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2025

As of March 13, the brand will be expanding its brick-and-mortar presence via 500 Whole Foods locations across the country. KD: One of the biggest challenges has been financing such a fast-growing business. IR : What have been the biggest challenges of running the business thus far?

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 21, 2025

Location Matters: Selecting the right location can significantly affect sales and customer engagement, emphasizing the importance of visibility, foot traffic, and competition proximity. Gift Shop: Location matters here, especially in high-traffic areas like tourist spots.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 13, 2025

Multinational home and lifestyle retailer, Harvey Norman, announces The Gracechurch Centre, Royal Sutton Coldfield as the location for its next store in the UK. New UK headquarters will also be based at The Gracechurch Centre, providing a central hub for Harvey Normans operations.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 23, 2025

ClearBox Analytics has deep expertise in combining ERP data, trade spend data and retailer data, driving unparalleled visibility to C-suite, finance, supply chain and sales functions. and the UK.

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One Voice Hospitality will use its extensive network and experience to bring together operators, landlords and corporate finance to work collaboratively to realise opportunities. Ted Schama has over 30 years experience in the hospitality sector, working on a range of high-profile locations. One Voice Hospitality aims to change that.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JULY 3, 2025

Expand Seamlessly from Boutique to Chain Whether you’re a single-store jeweler or scaling to multiple locations, ChainDrive supports limitless growth with cloud scalability. That’s where ChainDrive Jewelry Software shines. Contact for custom quotes based on store count and feature requirements.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2025

Operational Flexibility: Mobile technology allows for increased flexibility and productivity, facilitating management of tasks and communication from any location, which is crucial for staying competitive. With a mobile presence, you streamline operations, making it easier to manage tasks from various locations.

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Shopping Center

JULY 21, 2025

Pyramid Management Group has obtained $81 million in financing for The Galleria at Crystal Run, a 1.1 Middletown, N.Y.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 3, 2025

nationwide, and certain locations are also opening earlier in the day. Retail finance expert Joe Camberato told the outlet, Costcos move isnt just about fuel. Now, however, the warehouse club is looking to make these services even more enticing. Its about reinforcing membership value and building long-term loyalty.

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A1 Retail

APRIL 3, 2025

A shopping destination in the heart of Craigavon, Rushmere boasts some of the top names in retail, with over 60 top brand stores located within the centre.

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Shopping Center

JUNE 11, 2025

Killeen, Texas — JLL Capital Markets has secured financing for the acquisition of West Killeen Market, a 44,494-square-foot retail center located in Killeen. Built in 2017, the property is 74… The post JLL Secures Financing for 44,494-Square-Foot Retail Center in Killeen, Texas appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Gordon Brothers is most commonly known for its work helping companies through bankruptcy, handling things like restructuring, financing and asset liquidation. But recently, a lesser-known division of Gordon Brothers found itself in the spotlight when the company sold the iconic British brand Laura Ashley to brand management firm Marquee.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2025

According to independent expert Deloitte Corporate Finance, the proposal is fair and reasonable and in the best interests of unitholders not associated with Wesfarmers. Under the proposal, BWP would pay $142.6 million to Wesfarmers to internalise BWP Management, the Wesfarmers-owned entity that has overseen the trust since its 1998 listing.

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Storis

MAY 27, 2025

Customers no longer shop in a linear fashionthey browse online, visit showrooms, expect flexible financing, and demand fast, reliable delivery. The ability to manage inventory with precision, unify omnichannel sales, leverage financing, and optimize supply chains is what separates thriving retailers from struggling ones. The solution?

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 19, 2025

The move, led by the founding Ramzan family, could result in hundreds of job losses across the fashion retailer s store network, which currently consists of around 60 locations and employs approximately 1,500 people. Quiz recorded losses of nearly 7m last year, compared to a 2.3m profit the previous year.

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Clover - Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Review your business plan Your business plan and needs, including where your business should be located in order to thrive, should be at the forefront of any lease decisions. If youre renewing a lease, consider what this location offers in regard to your forecasted growth and revenue. Is it time to consider a new location?

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 23, 2025

With a sprinkle of passion and a dash of determination, they’re crafting delicious goodies while learning about marketing, finance, and customer service. Kidpreneurs gain hands-on experience in numerous business aspects, including finance and marketing. Include details like age, gender, location, and interests.

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365 Retail

APRIL 25, 2025

These models consider factors like location, device type, and transaction value to determine the likelihood of fraud. These standards are aimed at combating money laundering (ML), terrorist financing, and proliferation, as outlined in the 2012 revisions.

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A1 Retail

MAY 2, 2025

With an existing small presence in Manchester, the move sees PUMA relocate its UK HQ from London to Manchester and will be home to the companys sales, marketing, merchandising, finance, people & operations and direct to consumer departments. Its base at No.3

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Shopping Center

JANUARY 14, 2025

Kimco Realty has acquired The Markets at Town Center, a 254,000-square-foot shopping mall located in Jacksonville, for $108 million. Jacksonville, Fla.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 13, 2025

Oracle Fusion Cloud Inventory Management When you consider the intricacies of managing inventory across various locations and sales channels, Oracle Fusion Cloud Inventory Management stands out as a robust solution.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 25, 2025

Like-for-like sales at established stores fell by 3.4%, though total sales increased to £26.8bn from £25.6bn, boosted by new store openings including former Co-op locations and EG petrol forecourts. The supermarket ’s £378m writedown on store values also weighed heavily on profits. A major debt repayment of £300m is due in February 2026.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 27, 2025

The brand began shuttering locations earlier this year. It announced the opening of its 26th physical location in May of 2023 with a 3,400-square-foot flagship store in the Flatiron District of New York City. In April, a customer service representative confirmed via live chat that the Flatiron location would close.

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Medallion Retail

APRIL 5, 2025

These guidelines will help you create impactful and effective in-store signage for your brand or retail location. “Like these?” “Try Try this!” — in five words or less. Rely on the experts. But you don’t need to know all the ins and outs of retail marketing to achieve your marketing goals. ©1963-2025 Medallion Retail.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 13, 2025

The move will speed up the retailer’s store closure programme which has so far been relying on leases expiring to pull out of the location. He points out that in some cases this left Poundland with a “doubling up of representation in those locations” and additional lease liabilities.

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VMS

JULY 7, 2025

Earlier this year, Eastside Golf announced partnerships with leading national fashion and sports retailers, including Nordstrom, Golf Galaxy, Dick’s Sporting Goods and House of Sport, while continuing to expand its presence in streetwear and golf pro shop locations.

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Retail Assist

JULY 22, 2025

For growing businesses, spreadsheets often start as the go-to solution for managing inventory, sales and finances. And if you’re managing multiple locations, it gets even harder. ERP systems are inherently scalable, capable of handling complex multi-location operations, diverse product lines and high transaction volumes.

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