Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2025

Since the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) began in 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has significantly increased its scrutiny of imports. So far, more than 15,000 shipments have been detained under the UFLPA, with a cumulative value nearing $4 billion. Importantly, enforcement isn’t limited to textiles; rather, it spans categories including electronics, automotive parts, solar panels and aluminum.

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Retail Technology Review

JUNE 16, 2025

A new study reveals the substantial cost of payment system failures to UK retail and hospitality businesses, estimating losses of £1.6 billion annually.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2025

This summer, Albertsons Media Collective will deploy in-store digital display networks in stores located in two regions that are key for the supermarket giant. The large-format premium displays, designed to increase customer engagement at the point of decision, will be placed in high-traffic areas such as store entry and the produce department, and Mondelēz will be the kickoff brand partner.

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365 Retail

JUNE 16, 2025

While the capabilities of 5G are still being fully explored, attention is already turning to what the future of connectivity will look like. 6G is coming, and it’s set to revolutionise the retail industry. 5G has laid the foundation for seamless personalised connectivity, but 6G will take this a step further. It boasts faster speeds, near-zero latency, supports enhanced AI integration and is being developed with the purpose of supporting future technologies.

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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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Smile.io

JUNE 16, 2025

Loyalty programs are a powerful tool for brands. They help retain customers and boost sales. But what makes a loyalty program successful? In this guide, we explore various loyalty program examples. We’ll uncover what works and why. From Starbucks to Sephora, successful programs share common traits. They offer value, engage customers, and build brand loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2025

Nordstrom will open its third Nordstrom Local store in the New York City area later this month, debuting a 3,000-square-foot neighborhood service hub in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The location will serve as a pickup and returns point for online Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack orders and will accept donations of used clothing and beauty packaging, the latter through the Nordstrom Beautycycle program.

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JUNE 16, 2025

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365 Retail

JUNE 16, 2025

Søstrene Grene will open a new store in Canary Wharf this summer, expanding its presence in London as part of broader UK growth plans. The Danish lifestyle brand, known for its Scandinavian design aesthetic and focus on everyday comfort, will join the retail mix in one of the capital’s most prominent business districts. The store will stock the brand’s range of homewares, kitchen accessories, small furniture, hobby materials, and seasonal items.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2025

Sedano’s Supermarkets , a grocer based in southeastern Florida, will adopt a unified pricing and promotions solution from Relex Solutions. The deployment will help Sedano’s, which operates 32 stores, to transition from manual pricing processes to AI-powered analytics, enabling more targeted promotions tailored to the retailer’s diverse customer base.

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365 Retail

JUNE 16, 2025

The British racing season offers more than sport and spectacle. It presents a valuable model for timing, momentum, and customer engagement. From the drama of Cheltenham in early spring to the pageantry of Ascot in midsummer, racing’s rhythm is a masterclass in pacing a calendar of events. Everything can be a learning lesson and the horse racing culture can teach what many universities can’t.

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JUNE 16, 2025

The company has more than double the number of active subscribers as Rent the Runway, its next-largest U.S. apparel subscription competitor, according to Wells Fargo analysts.

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JUNE 16, 2025

Korean beauty retailer PURESEOUL has opened its new flagship store in London’s Carnaby Street, establishing a major physical presence in one of the city’s most recognised shopping destinations. The two-storey space is the brand’s eighth store and signals a significant moment for the UK’s growing K-Beauty sector. Situated in the heart of the West End, the flagship offers more than 2,000 products from over 60 Korean brands.

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RetailDive

JUNE 16, 2025

The private equity-owned company’s latest Chapter 11 filing comes at an awkward time for a retailer dependent on holiday sales for 40% of its revenue.

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JUNE 16, 2025

London Designer Outlet has announced that global footwear brand Crocs will open a new 1,456 sq ft store later this year, further expanding the fashion and lifestyle offering at the Wembley-based outlet destination. The brand has signed a five-year lease, adding to the line-up of recent arrivals including French Connection, Rituals, and MINISO. The store will carry Crocs’ extensive product range for adults and children, featuring its signature clogs, sandals, and other popular styles.

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Retail Technology Review

JUNE 16, 2025

As part of a strategic effort to modernise its supply chain, the Spanish division of electrical goods retailer Sonepar Group is working with intralogistics supplier Kardex to implement AutoStore systems at its sites in Valencia and Galicia.

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365 Retail

JUNE 16, 2025

MINISO will open a new store at Luton Point shopping centre on 20 June, becoming the latest addition to the lifestyle brand’s expanding UK retail footprint. The 2,723 sq ft unit will feature MINISO’s signature blend of own-brand products and popular character collectibles. Located in Bedfordshire, Luton Point is a 900,000 sq ft centre that includes over 120 retailers and food outlets.

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JUNE 16, 2025

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JUNE 16, 2025

Rituals Cosmetics will open a new store in The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge, on 18 June 2025. The store will offer the brand’s full range of bath, body, and home products, as part of its ongoing expansion across the UK. The Chimes, located in West London, is a well-frequented shopping centre with a mix of high street and premium retailers. The new store adds to the centre’s health and beauty offer and aligns with Rituals’ focus on physical retail locations designed around sensory and wellbei

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TalkingRetail

JUNE 16, 2025

Entrepreneurs Bisi and Olumayowa ‘Mayo’ Osundeko have opened their second store in St Helens. It builds on the success of their first venture in 2021, a Go Local store in Sutton.

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JUNE 16, 2025

Sephora UK has confirmed that it will open a second store in Manchester on 1 August 2025, this time located at the Arndale Centre , marking its 10th location nationwide. The opening follows the retailer’s first Manchester branch at The Trafford Centre, which launched in 2024. The 4,618 sq ft store will be positioned in the heart of the city, aiming to serve shoppers across the city centre including students, professionals, and tourists.

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JUNE 16, 2025

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JUNE 16, 2025

Unfortunately, chargebacks are a consistent headache for some merchants, especially in certain industries where disputes, fraud, or so-called buyer’s remorse are more likely to occur. A chargeback happens when a customer disputes a charge with their credit card company, often resulting in the merchant suffering a double whammy of losing both the product or service, as well as the revenue.

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Practical eCommerce

JUNE 16, 2025

AEO is not new. But with the rise of generative AI, optimizing content to appear as sources or citations is crucial. The post Answer Engine Optimization, Explained appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail Technology Review

JUNE 16, 2025

Cyberattacks often spike during holiday season, with the FBI reporting a 30% increase in cybercrime complaints between May and August over the past three years.

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JUNE 16, 2025

Tennis legend Andy Murray has been announced as the first-ever brand ambassador for Walker’s Shortbread, marking a major milestone in the 127-year history of the family-owned business.

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Retail Technology Review

JUNE 16, 2025

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has launched the ultra durable Philips Signage 6000 Series (P-Line), bringing UHD 24/7 performance and reliability for installations in the most challenging environments.

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The executive, who was chairman emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies, joined the family business over sixty years ago and spearheaded many of its acquisitions.

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JUNE 16, 2025

When we published our report, The Age Of Agents — GenAI-Fueled Virtual Assistants Will Fundamentally Change Digital Interactions, in 2023, we were watching the rise of generative AI and looking around the corner, noting that AI agents will reduce consumer friction and change how consumers engage with digital businesses.

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JUNE 16, 2025

Breitling has reopened in an expanded format at St James Quarter , increasing its store size by more than 100% to approximately 1,000 sq ft. The new unit, part of the luxury Swiss watchmaker’s reinvestment in the Edinburgh destination, features an upgraded design and additional amenities intended to enhance the customer experience. The boutique showcases a wider selection of Breitling’s timepieces, including signature models such as the Superocean, Chronomat, and Navitimer.

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JUNE 16, 2025

The marketing and advertising industry is gathering for a couple of days at the International Festival of Creativity in Cannes (France) from June 16 to June 20. No doubt that AI and Generative AI will be at the center of most discussions.

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