Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Walgreens Boots Alliance will close 1,200 stores in the next three years, including 500 closures during its 2025 fiscal year, which will end in August 2025, according to the company’s release discussing its FY 2024 performance. In June 2024 Walgreens had outlined turnaround plans that would include the closure of a “significant number of underperforming stores,” according to CEO Tim Wentworth.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Deliveroo has announced a new partnership with Wilko , enabling customers to order and receive Wilko products directly to their door in as little as 25 minutes. This collaboration brings over 3,000 Wilko items across various categories, including garden, home, kitchen, DIY, cleaning, pet care, and storage, onto Deliveroo’s platform, making it easier for customers to get last-minute essentials for their home and family.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Privately held hardware wholesaler True Value has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware as it prepares to sell “substantially all” of its business operations to rival Do it Best Corp. During the reorganization process, the 75-year-old retailer will continue to operate its 4,500 stores, which are independently owned, except for a corporate-owned location in Palatine, Ill.

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Salsify

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made the move to mainstream. What began as proof-of-concept now underpins familiar functions such as predictive text and TV show recommendations from your favorite streaming service. What started as a scientific curiosity now forms the foundation of business chatbots and powerful tools like ChatGPT.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Just in time for the peak holiday shopping period, Google has rebuilt its Shopping experience “from the ground up with AI,” bringing together its collection of 45 billion product listings and Gemini AI models to “transform the online shopping experience,” according to a company blog post. The update marks the “ biggest step change we’ve introduced in Google Shopping to date ,” said Lilian Rincon, Google Shopping’s VP of Product at a press briefing attended by Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It’s no secret that mastering retail media search advertising empowers brands to drive highly qualified traffic, optimize ad spend and stay competitive in a highly saturated digital marketplace. But when it comes to maximizing advertising budgets — especially on retail media platforms like Amazon, Walmart and Target — understanding and strategizing how cost-per-click (CPC) is calculated can help brands focus their dollars on high-intent, high-converting shoppers to drive long-term growth.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While online shopping is returning to pre-pandemic behaviors, there is a generational divide between those who shop on computers versus mobile devices, according to Experian.

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Mobile 126

Practical eCommerce

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Are alternative payment providers a better option for ecommerce shoppers? The post Cards Face Checkout Competition, Studies Find appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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eCommerce 113

RetailDive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

How much will this year’s anomalies — including a presidential election, inflation and a super-short season — affect shopping in 2024?

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Consumer 126

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Walgreens has reported earnings above analysts' expectations, but the company is moving forward with previously announced store closings.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The 75-year-old brand, whose stores are largely excluded from the bankruptcy, is seeking court approval to sell itself to rival Do it Best for $153 million.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Boost Drinks has added 500ml cans to its energy range. They come in Original, Sugar Free Original and Red Berry flavours, and are price-marked at £1.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

What is likely to be the largest-ever In-N-Out Burger is coming to Las Vegas.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Brink is the second professional athlete ambassador the DTC jewelry brand has brought on, following tennis player Jessica Pegula last year.

Jewelry 105

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

EV sales increase year over year, with Tesla's Model Y being the top seller.

Automotive 105

Automotive 105

Digital Doughnut

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In an era driven by technological advancements, AI and synthetic data are playing an increasingly significant role in helping businesses understand consumer behaviour. As discussions about synthetic data’s potential to disrupt market research gain momentum in the media, many wonder if traditional methods are at risk of becoming obsolete.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Costco has introduced a new product that mirrors the popular Spicy Chicken Sandwich from Chick-fil-A as a way to offer a budget-friendly alternative.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Co-op Media Network (CMN) has today announced that it is to install 300 new front-of-store digital media screens to turbo-charge its retail media offering, taking the total number of screens to over 9,000 across its store estate. In partnership with SMG – the UK’s leading independent retail media operator – the move will expand CMN’s digital capabilities and enable FMCG brands to deepen their engagement across Co-op’s frequently shopped convenience stores, which see over 16 million transacti

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

True Value is selling its business operations to Do it Best Corp.

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Operations 89

365 Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Ingka Centres, part of the Ingka Group that also includes IKEA Retail and Ingka Investments, has announced the launch of a new consumer brand for the European market: Livli. The arrival of Livli enriches Ingka Centres’ portfolio of brands, which already includes Livat in China and Lykli in India, as well as Hej!Workshop, Saluhall and Circuit.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

KFC is expanding its dessert offerings with the introduction of Cherry Pie Poppers, joining the previously launched Apple Pie Poppers. Known primarily for its fried chicken and comfort food sides, KFC also features a selection of desserts, including brownies and a chocolate chip cake.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Waitrose is partnering with the nation’s biggest delivery network Just Eat on a multi-year deal to expand its presence in the on-demand grocery and convenience sectors. In the coming weeks, millions of Just Eat customers will be able to order their favourite food and drink to be delivered in 30 minutes or less from [229] Waitrose locations across the UK.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

All in-one shopping? Yes, please, and thank you Amazon.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Trafford Palazzo , the North West’s shopping and leisure destination owned by Peel Retail & Leisure , has announced that Sports Direct will be its latest occupier. The sports retailer, part of Frasers Group plc , has committed to opening a 40,000 sq. ft store on a long-term lease, set to launch in early 2025. The new Sports Direct Trafford store will feature a range of leading sports and leisure brands, including Nike , adidas , Puma , and ASICS.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At the recent DELIVER America conference, RetailWire hosted a series of enlightening conversations with retail industry trailblazers.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

ACS has urged the government to avoid adding to the cost of employer National Insurance Contributions ahead of the Budget on 30 October, warning that any increase in the rate would cost tens of millions of pounds for the convenience sector alone.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Burger King is giving customers a jumbo side of ranch.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Alzheimer's Society and PayPoint have announced a new partnership to simplify and enhance cash donations and transactions. The collaboration addresses the growing challenges for charities when it comes to handling cash, particularly as high street banks and Post Office branches become less accessible.

Banking 59

Banking Retail 59

RetailWire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Church's Texas Chicken has entered the so-called "chicken wars.

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