Mon.Nov 11, 2024

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The House of Mouse: Inside Primark’s Mecca for All Things Disney and Marvel

Retail TouchPoints

Thematic retail stores and exclusive IP-focused product collections are hot in retail right now: Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has unveiled a series of themed character flagships around the world, while Camp has been known for its exclusive brand collaborations and entertainment-driven activations for Trolls , Frozen and more. Most recently, when fashion and accessories retailer Primark unveiled its 450 th store worldwide at the Florida Mall in Orlando, it announced it would have an entire f

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Nirvana launches ‘Best’ and new look 

TalkingRetail

Nirvana has launched ‘Nirvana Best’, its first-ever Amber Ale (0.5% ABV) and its take on a quintessentially British best bitter. Available in 500ml bottles and keg, the beer also features Nirvana’s new bold look – soon to be featured across its now eight-strong range.

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Claire’s Teams with Paris Hilton for Sparkly New Collab

Retail TouchPoints

Early 2000s “it girl” Paris Hilton has teamed up with Claire’s to reach the next generation of fashionistas with a new jewelry collab. Image courtesy Claire’s Created in partnership with Hilton’s 11.11 Media , the “Sliving” collection is named after Hilton’s newly coined slang term, meant to describe someone who is self-empowered, fulfilled, glamourous and successful.

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Cambridgeshire crackdown nets nearly a tonne of illegal vapes

TalkingRetail

Stores in three different Cambridgeshire towns were found to be selling illegal vapes and tobacco in a series of raids last week. Cambridgeshire County Council announced that the seizures were made on 6 November from shops in Whittlesey, March and Charteris.

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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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StockX Co-founder Promoted to CEO Job

Retail TouchPoints

Sneaker marketplace StockX has named Greg Schwartz, the company’s Co-founder, President and COO, as its next CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Current CEO Scott Cutler, who was one of the company’s earliest investors and advisors, will step down but will remain through 2024 to help ensure a smooth transition. Schwartz co-founded StockX, a platform for buyers and sellers of sneakers, apparel, electronics and collectibles, in 2016 with Dan Gilbert, Josh Luber and Chris Kaufman.

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Achieving Promotional Compliance to Drive In-Store Success

Wiser

Promotional compliance is a critical driver of in-store success, yet many brands struggle to accurately track whether their promotions are executed as planned—or fail to track them at all. Traditional methods often rely on field teams or retailer feedback, which can be slow, incomplete, and biased. Issues like missing promotional signage, misplaced products, or incorrect pricing can severely impact a campaign’s effectiveness.

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A Week At The TBM Conference

Forrester eCommerce

Product Model And Enterprise Business Management Lead The Conversation with Tracy Woo This year, I had the pleasure of attending three standout conferences: Atlassian Team24 and ServiceNow Knowledge 24, and last week the TBM Conference in San Diego (with a co-branded CloudyCon for FinOps).

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Rethinking Pricing: How Dynamic Markdowns can Combat Food Insecurity

Retail TouchPoints

Food insecurity in the U.S. is at an all-time high, with one in four Americans struggling to afford basic groceries due to rising food costs – a situation only exacerbated by inflation. Amid this crisis, the growing interest of major retailers in a strategy called dynamic pricing raises concerns that its widespread adoption could further hinder Americans’ ability to put food on the table.

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A retail future of more QR codes and no tills, says report

TalkingRetail

Declining brand loyalty means that QR codes will become even more important in future, according to a new report.

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Build-A-Bear Paints LA ‘Hello Kitty Pink’ with New Collaborative Workshop

Retail TouchPoints

Build-A-Bear Workshop ’s IP partnerships have always been one of its biggest differentiators, but now the retailer is bringing its collaboration with Sanrio to the next level with a new workshop in Los Angeles. The companies will open a new retailtainment destination at Westfield Century City on November 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty that will give consumers the chance to use Build-A-Bear’s renowned experience to customize one of Sanrio’s beloved characters.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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FLANNELS Opens New Luxury Store in Milton Keynes

365 Retail

FLANNELS , the luxury fashion retailer, has opened its latest store in Milton Keynes’ Midsummer Place Shopping Centre. Spanning 20,000 sq. ft, this new location offers a curated selection of high-end and contemporary brands, including Balenciaga, Off-White, Stone Island, Vivienne Westwood, Represent, BOSS, and New Balance. This expansion aligns with Frasers Group ‘s strategy to extend FLANNELS’ reach across the UK, transforming a former Debenhams space into a modern luxury shop

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Union looks to new legislation to curb abuse of shop workers

TalkingRetail

Shop theft continues to be the biggest trigger for violence against retail workers, according to a survey by trade union Usdaw. Interim results from over 4,000 retail staff responses show that in the last twelve months: · 69% have experienced verbal abuse.

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Redical Appoints Savills for Property and Sustainability Management Across UK Retail Destinations

365 Retail

Redical, the UK real estate owner and operator founded by Mikko Syrjanen and Petteri Barman, has appointed Savills as the property manager for its core UK retail and leisure destinations. Savills will manage the portfolio, which includes Victoria Leeds, The Liberty Romford, and Clayton Square Liverpool, covering a total of nearly 1.2 million sq ft and drawing a combined annual footfall of 32 million.

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CEOs say personalization is the key to success in music retail

RetailDive

The leaders of two of America’s top musical instrument retailers, Guitar Center and Sweetwater, say they’re trying to engage customers both online and in stores.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Just Eat Partners with Richer Sounds for On-Demand Electronics Delivery Across the UK

365 Retail

Just Eat , the UK’s largest delivery network, has officially entered the electronics sector through an exclusive partnership with premium tech retailer Richer Sounds. This collaboration marks Just Eat’s expansion beyond food delivery, offering a new convenience for customers with the option to order a wide range of electronic products and have them delivered within 30 minutes.

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‘Contradictions and mixed signals’ in the economy won’t affect holiday sales growth: NRF

RetailDive

The trade organization is maintaining its holiday forecast for the year, stating that households are in decent financial shape.

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hmv Expands into Books with New 363 Bookshop in Oxford Street Flagship Store

365 Retail

hmv is to embark on a new chapter as it expands into the sale of books this November. The move marks the retailer’s first major foray into literature as a standalone offering within its retail space. hmv is devoting an entire floor of its flagship store to its newest venture. The hmv 363 Bookshop will open on 18 November ahead of the busy festive period, featuring a live events stage among a curated range of hidden gems to excite and delight book enthusiasts.

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With latest investment, Vuori’s valuation hits $5.5B

RetailDive

An $825 million infusion led by General Atlantic and Stripes will fortify the athleisure brand’s already formidable challenge to market leader Lululemon.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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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TK Maxx Commits to Castle Quarter with New Lease Extension

365 Retail

TK Maxx has reinforced its commitment to Norwich’s Castle Quarter by signing a new ten-year lease on its 23,000 sq ft store. This agreement, which includes a break clause after five years, underscores the clothing and homewares retailer’s long-term presence at the city’s popular leisure and lifestyle destination. Castle Quarter’s diverse tenant mix combines traditional retail with a growing portfolio of social and entertainment brands, strengthening its appeal as a central Norwich hotspot.

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Dynamic Search Ads Tap Informational Queries

Practical eCommerce

DSA's can attract valuable top-of-funnel shoppers to nurture and convert into customers. The post Dynamic Search Ads Tap Informational Queries appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Von Maur opens first store in Pennsylvania

RetailDive

The family-owned department store chain plans to open its first store in North Dakota next year and is investing $100 million to renovate its existing stores.

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How Is the Restaurant Industry Changing as Red Lobster, Denny’s, and TGI Fridays Close Locations?

RetailWire

How is the restaurant business changing as chains such as Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Denny's close?

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Beyond Meat posts positive growth for first time in almost 3 years

RetailDive

Despite quarterly sales volumes taking a hit, CEO Ethan Brown told analysts that the company’s price hikes are helping on its path to profitability.

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Amazon Reportedly Developing Smart Glasses for Faster Deliveries

RetailWire

Supposedly, the Amazon glasses could improve a delivery driver's efficiency.

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Big Lots introduces new rewards app

RetailDive

The app is available to Big Rewards members and includes exclusive deals and a personalized dashboard, among other features.

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Big Lots Rewards App Launches: Promises Enhanced Shopping Experience

RetailWire

Big Lots continues to deliver on its promise of extreme customer value.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Capri revenue falls sharply as hopes of a Tapestry merger dim

RetailDive

Jimmy Choo saw single-digit growth, while the company attributed second quarter declines at Versace and Michael Kors to soft luxury demand.

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Starbucks Is an Undeniable Teen Hot Spot, But Why?

RetailWire

Starbucks has become a popular hangout spot for American teens and tweens, but why?

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5 obstacles to effective supply chain partnerships (and how to solve them)

RetailDive

New research reveals 5 barriers to supply chain collaboration and proven ways to overcome them.

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Failed Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX Files $1.8B Lawsuit Against Rival Binance

RetailWire

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX claims a Binance scheme led to its collapse.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.