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AI And The Green Market Revolution Will Intertwine

Forrester eCommerce

The futures of AI and the green market revolution are intimately linked; whether we want it or not, both will inevitably and radically transform societies and economies and become invisibly embedded into our daily lives.

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Incorporating Employee Wellness into Your Sustainability Plan

Retail TouchPoints

Sustainability, or the capacity for people to positively coexist with the planet, is often said to have three pillars: social, economic and environmental. This definition recognizes that true environmental sustainability cannot be attained without addressing the health of the systems surrounding it. As an economics major in college, I learned that our economy comes down to people’s behavior.

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The Future Of Consumer Use Of Generative AI

Forrester eCommerce

How will consumers engage with GenAI in the future? As my colleague Audrey Chee-Read summarized it in a recent blog post, consumer adoption of GenAI with brands will happen unnoticeably. As new AI-powered products in everyday technology devices like smartphones and laptops increase, genAI will simply blend in as a native feature.

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C-store owners respond to Iceland boss’ calls to allow sharing of criminals’ images

TalkingRetail

Following Iceland boss Richard Walker calling for laws to allow his stores to share images of violent shoplifters on local WhatsApp groups, convenience retailers spoke to Talking Retail about their own experiences and opinions on the issue.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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Merchant Payment Providers In APAC: What’s Hot In 2024

Forrester eCommerce

The APAC market is never short of innovative payment technologies. A decade ago, QR code payments blossomed in China, leading a wave of mobile payment tech innovations in Asia Pacific (APAC) and beyond. More recently, AI and blockchain technologies have injected new vitality into the payment market.

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Kaiyi Auto Launches New International Models at World Power Battery Conference

RetailWire

At the 3rd World Power Battery Conference held in Yibin City, Sichuan Province, Kaiyi Auto unveiled its latest international models, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.

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Small Pet Select Introduces Eco-Friendly Hemp Cat Litter

RetailWire

Small Pet Select has launched what it claims to be the most environmentally friendly cat litter on the market, made from hemp.

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Terry’s launches a Chocolate Milk Ball

TalkingRetail

Terry’s, has launched its first milk chocolate flavoured product, Terry’s Chocolate Milk Ball. Most well-know for Terry’s Chocolate Orange, the brand is aiming to boost Christmas sales and drive its strategy to take the brand beyond orange.

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11 Books on Jeff Bezos and the Rise of Amazon

Practical eCommerce

In just 30 years, Jeff Bezos's company upended entire industries. How did he do it? The post 11 Books on Jeff Bezos and the Rise of Amazon appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Everything We Know About Burger King’s New Frozen Pink Lemonade Drink

RetailWire

The new Burger King beverage is the official drink of the MTV VMAs.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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thelittleloop Enters Second-Hand Childrenswear Market with New John Lewis Partnership

365 Retail

Helping to bring some of the 225 million unused items of childrenswear stored in UK homes back into circulation, thelittleloop, the UK’s childrenswear rental company, is now offering a second-hand clothing market. This new service provides a one-stop shop for quality, pre-loved children’s clothing, both online at thelittleloop.com and in-store at John Lewis’s flagship location on London’s Oxford Street.

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Dunkin’ Enters the Fast-Food Wars With First-Ever Value Meal

RetailWire

Dunkin' has never offered a value meal before.

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LEGO to Open New Store at Cribbs Mall, Bristol

365 Retail

The LEGO Group has announced plans to open a new store in Bristol, marking the city’s second LEGO location. The new store, situated at Cribbs Mall , will span 178 square metres and is located adjacent to Polestar and H&M. This new venue promises to deliver an unforgettable shopping experience, featuring immersive activities, expert guidance from Brick Specialists, and exclusive in-store offerings.

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Chipotle Gifts Ohio State University Athletes With Free Food

RetailWire

The company is helping to ensure these high-performance students fuel up properly.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Disposable vapes ban a gift to illegal market, warns WVA

TalkingRetail

The World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) has voiced its opposition to a potential ban disposable vapes, warning that such a misguided policy could undermine public health efforts and hit the most vulnerable hardest.

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Stop & Shop Has Ceased Selling Cigarettes

RetailWire

As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop has ceased selling cigarettes at its 350 locations.

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Represent Unveils 247 Collection at Harrods and Launches Exclusive Pop-Up in Selfridges

365 Retail

Represent has launched its first-ever 247 retail space within Harrods. The new space, located on the 2nd floor of the store’s performance hall, spans just under 500 square feet and is surrounded by a curated selection of premium sportswear brands. This pop-up will be available until the end of the year, offering Harrods’ quality-conscious and performance-focused consumers a range of 247 apparel.

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Lego Group to Teach Parents and Kids to ‘Dream Craft’

RetailWire

The LEGO Group is adding buzz to its LEGO DREAMZzz™ series, specifically the upcoming final ten episodes of Season Two, by promoting the notion of how children can develop "dream crafting" skills.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Radnor Splash now available in trio of cans

TalkingRetail

Radnor Splash, the flavoured water range from Welsh soft drinks company Radnor Hills, has unveiled a new canned range. Radnor Splash is a sugar-free and a blend of spring water and natural fruit flavours in still or lightly sparkling options.

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Popeyes Announces First Store To Open in Ireland Next Month

RetailWire

Popeyes is coming to the Emerald Isle.

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Roberts Bakery launches £1.5m comeback campaign

TalkingRetail

Frank Roberts & Sons is launching its biggest-ever TV and multi-channel marketing campaign as part of a £1.5m promotional drive this September. The campaign, entitled ‘Back to our Best’, will focus on the taste and quality that has delivered over 130 years of baking success… This story continues at Roberts Bakery launches £1.

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Silkland Unveils First 16K VESA-Certified USB-C to DisplayPort 2.1 Cable on Amazon

RetailWire

High-end cable developer Silkland has launched the industry’s first 16K VESA-certified USB-C to DisplayPort 2.1 cable, now available on Amazon.

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Omnichannel E-Commerce: Drive More Revenue at Less Cost

Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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Promotional Feature | Revolutionising Out of Home Delivery with Lockers

TalkingRetail

Consumer demand for out-of-home delivery has skyrocketed and the rise of delivery lockers is revolutionising the way we send and receive parcels. There’s a massive opportunity for retailers to capitalise on this trend, drive shopper footfall and increase their income with InPost Lockers.

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Taco Bell Is Ditching Breakfast at Some Locations

RetailWire

Taco Bell has announced that some of its underperforming locations will no longer be serving breakfast.

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White Claw Vodka hits the UK

TalkingRetail

The US brand White Claw Vodka is launching in the UK. White Claw uses the pressure of 30-foot waves during the distilling process to enhance the vodka’s purity making it the world's first Triple Wave Filtered spirit.

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Twinings redesigns packaging to reflect its wellbeing message

TalkingRetail

Twinings has worked with BrandOpus to redesign its packaging to highlight its wellbeing offering. The redesign Twinings aims to strengthen the brand’s wellbeing credentials as a leading wellbeing drinks brand.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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New promotions from Staropramen

TalkingRetail

Staropramen has partnered with Paramount+ to offer a 30-day subscription to the streaming service, and has also launched a promotion with Everdure that will give consumers a chance to win one of 50 pizza ovens.

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Victoria Lockie ‘really excited’ to be joining Unitas as details of new role emerge

TalkingRetail

Unitas Wholesale has confirmed that former head of retail at Nisa Victoria Lockie has joined the buying group as retail director, as previously reported by Talking Retail.

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Holland’s Pies invites applications from Greggs for taste tester job 

TalkingRetail

Holland's Pies is offering a Greggs employee the chance to become a taste tester in its new product development department as they launch a series of new products.

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