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The Knockoff Conundrum: Faux Fashion or Legal Faux Pas?

Retail TouchPoints

Knockoffs have stormed the fashion scene, causing a stir across social media and online marketplaces like an uninvited guest at a high-society gala. These sneaky style chameleons give you the luxury look without the luxury price tag, sparking endless debates on whether they’re fashion-forward genius or outright fraud. But what are they? Are they the same as counterfeits and dupes?

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ALDI Slashes Prices on 400 Essentials for Summer Savings Spree

RetailWire

ALDI is slashing prices on over 400 grocery essentials for a savings spree that will last throughout summer 2025. Per a company press release , the grocery chain will cut prices on nearly 25% of its selection across its 2,400 stores. These items include everything from fresh meat for grilling and organic produce to pantry staples and summer favorites.

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Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to 5 Southeast Cities

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, N.C., Houston, Orlando and Tampa, Fla. will be looking to the skies rather than down the street for their deliveries as the retail giant expands drone services to these cities. The new service will launch at 100 stores in these markets, with the flights managed by Wing , a Google subsidiary; consumers can visit wing.com/walmart to be notified when drone delivery officially becomes available in their area.

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Feeling Burnt Out from Selling? Here’s Why

Bryan Eisenberg

Yesterday at 1 Million Cups Round Rock , our Brews and Breakthroughs table kept circling the same drain. Why does selling feel like pushing a boulder uphill? Here’s the uncomfortable answer. You’re probably attracting the wrong people. Not bad people. Just people who are not a match. And that mismatch is what drains your energy. Let me show you what alignment actually looks like.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.

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Ebay Live Gets out From Behind the Screen with Traveling Event Series

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay will travel the country this summer with the Ebay Live on Tour event series, bringing livestream shopping sessions and collector-focused experiences to more than 10 cities across the U.S. Beginning on June 14, the tour will showcase top Ebay sellers, curated inventory, special guests and real-time broadcasts from hobby shops, conventions and collector trade nights.

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Torrid to close as many as 180 stores, 30% of its fleet

RetailDive

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In-N-Out Burger Reveals New Middle Tennessee Location Following $300,000 Donation

RetailWire

In-N-Out Burger has officially confirmed a new Middle Tennessee location, signaling that its long-awaited debut in the Volunteer State is about to become reality. RiverGate Mall Approved as New Tennessee Site According to Fox 17 , the Metro Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently approved two key resolutions to pave the way for an In-N-Out Burger location at the RiverGate Mall in Goodlettsville and Madison, just north of Nashville.

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Lululemon to raise prices as progress stalls in the US

RetailDive

As the retailer plans modest tariff-induced price hikes, CEO Calvin McDonald said U.S. shoppers are growing more "discerning" than those in Canada.

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What is Walmart Deals for Days? [And How To Access The Walmart+ Weekend Event]

CPC Strategy

Commerce What is Walmart Deals for Days? [And How To Access The Walmart+ Weekend Event] By Tinuiti Team Jun 06 2025 Walmart.com is the third-most-shopped retailer in the U.S., surpassing Target, Costco, and eBay. It’s no secret that the retail giant has been working hard to catch up to Amazon in all things ecommerce. Last year, they launched Walmart Plus, their answer to the Amazon Prime membership program and also ran Deals for Days, their version of Prime Day.

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The Weekly Closeout: Nike appoints innovation chief and retailers face cyberattacks

RetailDive

The athletics retailer filled in the role behind John Hoke, while Victoria’s Secret, Adidas and The North Face have recently reported security breaches.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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How to Win Black Friday 2025 With Retail Intelligence

Dynamic Action

Summary Black Friday 2025 comes with the added complexity of tariffs and economic uncertainty. Consumers are more price-sensitive, inventory decisions are under scrutiny, and the cost of getting it wrong is higher than ever. Using retail intelligence, we outline four key strategies retailers can use to win. Introduction Black Friday 2025 is happening against a backdrop of economic pressure, from cautious consumer spending to elevated supply chain costs and ongoing tariff challenges.

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World’s Largest JD Sports Store Opens at Manchester’s Trafford Centre

365 Retail

JD Sports is set to open its largest store to date at the Trafford Centre in Manchester this Saturday, 7 June, marking a significant milestone in the retailer’s global expansion. The newly expanded site will cover 41,000 square feet, becoming the brand’s biggest outlet worldwide. The redesigned store has more than tripled its original size and features JD’s longest storefront at 92 metres.

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How KIBO’s Gemini-Powered Agentic Commerce Redefines B2B Experiences

Kibo

The landscape of artificial intelligence in commerce is undergoing a profound transformation. We are moving beyond the era of AI merely assisting human tasks or generating content into a new frontier: Agentic AI. This represents a tectonic shift, where intelligent systems, or “agents,” are designed not just to respond or create, but to act autonomously.

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Contactless Payments: How UK Shoppers Are Embracing Tap-and-Go

365 Retail

Walk into any shop, café, or petrol station in the UK today, and you’re bound to see someone tapping their card or phone to pay. What was once a novelty is now an everyday convenience. Last year, 94.6% of all eligible in-store card transactions under £100 in the UK were paid for with contactless technology, according to Barclays data. The move away from fumbling for coins or typing in PINs is well and truly here, and the trend is spreading fast.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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Lululemon Delivers Solid Q1 2025 Earnings, Yet Stock Price Plunges Over Tariffs and Other Concerns

RetailWire

Athleisure brand Lululemon has been a mainstay of its segment for years now , with Quartz pointing out that its customers — typically more affluent and willing to spend about $125 on a basic dress — are showing more resilience in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty than many other U.S. consumers. Its most recent fiscal report card — its Q1 2025 earnings report , delivered late June 5 — reinforces the idea that Lululemon is on relatively solid footing.

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Frasers Launches New Flagship Store in Dundee’s Overgate Shopping Centre

365 Retail

Frasers Group has officially opened its latest FRASERS concept store in Dundee, marking a new chapter for the retail space previously occupied by Debenhams in the Overgate Shopping Centre. The newly launched store spans three floors and covers 60,000 square feet, integrating a mix of premium fashion, lifestyle, sportswear, and beauty offerings. The opening of this site has also generated over 80 jobs within the local community.

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Hooters Abruptly Closes 30 Locations Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Is a Location Near You Affected?

RetailWire

The iconic restaurant chain Hooters is facing a major shake-up after abruptly shuttering at least 30 company-owned locations across the United States. The closures come just three months after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection despite previously stating it had no intention of closing any of its restaurants during the process. For longtime fans of the brand, the sudden closures signal the end of an era, especially for Gen Xers and elder millennials who once saw a visit to Hoo

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Managing Compliance: The Importance of a Lithuanian Crypto License for Retail in 2025

365 Retail

By 2025, the differences between traditional retail and digital payments will be almost gone. As more and more customers use digital wallets, stablecoins, and blockchain-based loyalty schemes, retailers are feeling more and more pressure to add cryptocurrency to their systems. But in the middle of all this upheaval, one important thing makes the innovators stand out from the non-compliant: their license.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

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.

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Pro Tennis Player Pivots to Ecommerce

Practical eCommerce

Jack Oswald transformed his frustration with inferior tennis gear into Cancha, a direct-to-consumer seller of athletic and travel bags. The post Pro Tennis Player Pivots to Ecommerce appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Crime and increased costs threaten our survival, say retailers

TalkingRetail

Retail crime and increased costs mean a large number of convenience stores are finding it tough to survive, according to a survey by the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed).

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Trader Joe’s Beloved Bakery Brand Drops Whisky-Infused Kringle For Father’s Day

RetailWire

One of Trader Joe’s most beloved bakery brands is bringing a whisky-infused Kringle to its shoppers just in time for Father’s Day, June 15, 2025. The beloved dessert, made by O&H Danish Bakery, will arrive fresh and ready to eat to celebrate dads everywhere. Per the company’s Instagram page, the dessert is described as rich and flavorful. “We’ve partnered with The Glenrothes to create our Whisky Kringle!

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Last chance to enter the Retail Industry Awards 2025

TalkingRetail

Retailers only have until midnight tonight (Friday 6 June) to submit their entries for the 2025 Retail Industry Awards.

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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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McDonald’s Introduces New Menu Item: Hershey’s S’mores McFlurry Coming June 10

RetailWire

Fans of the Golden Arches and all that they represent may soon have a reason to cool off as summer begins in earnest. According to the McDonald’s corporate website , the red-and-yellow brand is kicking off the hottest season of the year in style with the launch of a Hershey’s S’mores McFlurry. “It’s time to gather around the campfire because summer just got sweeter.

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Plans to put more police on the streets warmly welcomed by shopworkers’ union

TalkingRetail

More police on the streets would help cut retail crime and protect shopworkers, the government’s policing minister said in parliament this week.

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Exploring the Benefits UV resistant plastic sheets

365 Retail

In today’s world, where outdoor exposure and weather resilience are crucial across countless industries, materials that can withstand the sun’s harsh UV rays have become indispensable. UV resistant plastic sheets offer a powerful solution, combining durability, longevity, and cost-efficiency. Whether in agriculture, construction, or transportation, these high-performance materials are changing the game by protecting investments and enhancing product life cycles.

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Government has broken promise of support to small business, say retailers

TalkingRetail

A survey of 1,000 retailers on behalf of tobacco giant JTI has found that 82% believe the government has broken its electoral promise to support small businesses.

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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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Father’s Day 2025: Which Restaurants Have Deals for Dear Old Dad?

RetailWire

Father’s Day is fast approaching, and Americans are preparing to spend big — really big. According to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics , total spending for Father’s Day 2025 is projected to hit a record-breaking $24 billion. Despite concerns about the state of the U.S. economy, consumers are expected to shell out an average of $199.38 each, with many prioritizing unique gifts and memorable experiences.

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Amplify the positive | Editor’s comment

TalkingRetail

The news that South London retailer Benedict Selvaratnam has installed a ‘bleed control kit’ at his convenience store in Croydon is another welcome boost for an important movement that has been slowly gathering pace among independent retailers over the past few years.

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Mazda Recalls Over 183,000 Vehicles. Which Models Are Affected?

RetailWire

Automaker Mazda is recalling 183,656 vehicles for two separate issues. The specific models affected are the CX-30, Mazda3, and MX-5. The recalls for the CX-30 (2024-2025 models) and Mazda3 (2024-2025) involve an issue with an air bag sensor. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor is purportedly sending codes that could potentially deactivate the air bag when the battery is low.

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Kingfisher Drinks new summer arrival

TalkingRetail

Kingfisher Drinks has announced a new flavour for its Peacock cider brand. Peacock Passion Fruit & Guava will be available to grocery and convenience retailers from June onwards with an RRP of £2.70 for a 500ml bottle.

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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!