Dynamic Action

MAY 9, 2025

Summary Retailers are having to adapt their messaging strategies in response to new tariffs. Communicating clearly about pricing changes and setting customer expectations is crucial for maintaining brand trust and conversion rates during periods of policy shifts. By using a retail intelligence platform, businesses can track competitors’ responses to tariffs, compare them to their own results, and develop intentional strategies.

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Forrester eCommerce

MAY 9, 2025

Contrary to popular misconception European firms aren't lagging behind in emerging technology adoption or a lack of innovative start-ups. Get a look at a few of this year's Top 10 Emerging Technologies through a European lens.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2025

Theres no shortage of talk about technology thats going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then theres the occasional exception a technology that genuinely does redefine and transform a way of doing business.

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365 Retail

MAY 9, 2025

Sstrene Grene is accelerating its UK growth plans, confirming three new store openings in Harrogate, Canary Wharf, and Stirling for summer 2025. The development is part of a wider strategy that will see the Danish lifestyle and homewares retailer launch 60 new stores across Europe next year, with the goal of reaching 100 UK stores by 2027. The expansion comes at a time when many retailers are contracting in response to changing shopper habits and falling footfall.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2025

1-800-Flowers.com Founder Jim McCann is stepping down and The Home Depot veteran Adolfo Villagomez has been appointed as the companys new CEO, effective May 12. The leadership shift was announced as 1-800-Flowers reported a dramatic sales decline in fiscal Q3 (ended March 30, 2025), with revenue decreasing 12.6% from the prior year period to $331.5 million as consumer demand slackened.

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365 Retail

MAY 9, 2025

Newbie , part of the Kappahl Group, has announced a significant expansion of its UK retail footprint, with plans to open six new stores during 2025. The move will see the childrens clothing brand increase its UK presence from seven to thirteen locations, supporting the companys wider international growth strategy. The first new opening will take place on 22 May in The Glades Shopping Centre , Bromley.

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365 Retail

MAY 9, 2025

Lakeside Shopping Centre , part of SGS Group, has announced the opening of a new Reiss store. The unit offers the brands complete range of contemporary menswear, womenswear, and accessories, and is part of Reiss s broader strategy to grow its physical store network across the UK. The stores design was led by rpa:group , which also collaborated with Reiss on its location in London Heathrows Terminal Two.

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RetailWire

MAY 9, 2025

White Castle has rolled back the cost of its sliders to 2012 prices in an unprecedented, budget-busting move to drive store traffic and build customer trust. According to a company press release , a pack of six sliders will cost just $4. This means each slider is priced at 67 cents, less than the menu listing of the brand’s Original Sliders 13 years ago.

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365 Retail

MAY 9, 2025

Rains , the Danish contemporary outerwear brand, has opened its second store in Belgium, situated in Brussels creative Dansaert district. The new 100-square-metre location on Rue Antoine Dansaert marks the brands 31st store worldwide and reinforces its ongoing European growth strategy. The Brussels opening follows the success of Rains Antwerp store and supports the companys aim to expand its physical footprint in urban centres across the continent.

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RetailWire

MAY 9, 2025

Nutella Peanut is coming to store shelves in the U.S. European food company Ferrero, the maker of the iconic Nutella hazelnut spread, is using the new product to build a stronger presence in North America. Nutella Peanut will not be a new peanut butter. According to the food maker, the new product will combine its famous hazelnut spread with roasted peanuts.

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RetailDive

MAY 9, 2025

The footwear brand’s new product lineup is set to hit shelves this fall and a refreshed store concept at one location is leading to higher sales.

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RetailWire

MAY 9, 2025

As Pope Leo XIV takes the helm of the Catholic Church, Popeyes reaction to the news has some fans roaring with laughter. Its witty remarks took the internet by storm just moments after the papal appointment. The restaurant wasted no time joining the online chatter about the new pope. It served up a cheeky take on the news that added a dash of irony to the holy appointment.

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RetailDive

MAY 9, 2025

The outdoor category has faltered with the end of its pandemic boom, and the retailer reported a 2024 net sales decline, though losses narrowed.

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RetailWire

MAY 9, 2025

Mother's Day deals abound in 2025.

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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.

Omnisend

MAY 9, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes When you log into Omnisend now, you may notice that something is different. And youd be right! We heard your feedback and weve had a glow-up giving the interface a thoughtful refresh. This is a no-fluff update that brings the improvements that matter the most, and help you with the little things, like reducing the number of clicks it takes to do something.

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RetailWire

MAY 9, 2025

KFC is coming for the competition.

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RetailDive

MAY 9, 2025

The retailer’s self-checkout limits led to shorter transaction times and more customers choosing staffed registers.

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RetailWire

MAY 9, 2025

Panasonic is slated to slash 10,000 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring effort.

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RetailDive

MAY 9, 2025

The company said it’s more than doubling its presence in Mattress Firm stores at a time when the brand’s wholesale business is down 24%.

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RetailWire

MAY 9, 2025

In partnership with Vetsource, Amazon has launched a pet medication pharmacy. Using the convenience of the retailers online platform, pet parents can find various prescription treatments, such as flea and tick prevention, as well as drugs for chronic conditions. To order a pet prescription through Amazon, customers will need to use the storefronts search bar to find the prescribed medication.

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IntelligenceNode

MAY 9, 2025

Markets in different regions never behave the same because people in each location shop, spend, and decide differently. Your audience in one area might value affordability, while another expects premium. The post Geographical Pricing: A Strategic Business Guide appeared first on Blog.

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RetailWire

MAY 9, 2025

As the warmer weather approaches, Target has ramped up its summer line of accessories. This year, on its shelves is a new bag eerily similar to the very pricey Bogg Bags that took the internet by storm in 2020. The Instagram page Target Gems shared a video of the multicolored assortment of totes on the shelves of the Bullseye store. The company’s brand is called Sun Squad, and the bag retails for $15, while Bogg Bags retail for around $100.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 9, 2025

The 2025 Canadian Event Awards Gala was a showstopper. Hosted at the stunning Universal Eventspace , thanks to our friends at Peter and Pauls Hospitality Group , and flawlessly brought to life by the creative powerhouses at e=mc events Stardust Events and SAVI AV this year’s gala was a masterclass in celebration, connection, and sheer production brilliance.

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RetailDive

MAY 9, 2025

Coach revenue gains offset losses at Kate Spade, while Stuart Weitzman saw steep declines ahead of its sale to Caleres this summer.

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RetailWire

MAY 9, 2025

UPS has shuttered three facilities.

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365 Retail

MAY 9, 2025

Braehead Shopping Centre , part of SGS Group, has confirmed the upcoming opening of a new store from global pop culture retailer MINISO , marking the brands first location in Glasgow and only its second in Scotland. The announcement strengthens Braeheads position as a key retail and lifestyle destination in the region. Set to open in the coming months, the 2,267 sq ft store will be located on the centres lower level, opposite MAC.

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Bryan Eisenberg

MAY 9, 2025

Ever read an About Us page that made you want to work with the business, or just grab a coffee with the owner? Didnt think so. Most About pages read like they were written by someone trying to impress a bank manager. Buzzwords. Bullet points. Boring. But thats not your story. You built something real. Maybe from your kitchen table. Maybe from pure grit.

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Practical eCommerce

MAY 9, 2025

"Ten years from now, someone can still benefit from a video we produce today," says founder Raphael Schneider. The post Gentleman’s Gazette Thrives on YouTube appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Kibo

MAY 9, 2025

Let’s face it, the way businesses buy and sell from each other is in a major shake-up. Driven by evolving buyer expectations and rapid technological advancements, the traditional ways of doing business are being fundamentally challenged. A significant driver of this change is the “consumerization” of B2B , where business buyers, influenced by their personal online shopping experiences, increasingly demand seamless, personalized, and convenient digital interactions from their su

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TalkingRetail

MAY 9, 2025

Retail footfall rose by 4.3% in April compared with last year, according to the latest survey from MRI Software. Month on month, footfall rose for the third consecutive month by 3.8% in all UK retail destinations, which MRI described as encouraging.

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