Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 11, 2025
AI has already raised consumer expectations across the board. People expect hyper-personalization, and they expect things to happen faster. What used to take a day should take an hour, and what took an hour should take a minute. When it comes to purchasing decisions, CPG brands and retailers still rely heavily on visuals, shelf presence and advertising to stand out.
RetailWire
JUNE 11, 2025
Indiana is the latest flash point in Kroger ’s spreading labor unrest. Members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700 — representing roughly 8,000 clerks, meat-cutters, and pharmacy techs across central Indiana — rejected a tentative four-year agreement by a lopsided 74% “no” vote. The “no” vote automatically activated strike authorization, giving leaders the legal power to call a walkout at any moment.
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UpSellIt
JUNE 11, 2025
For many ecommerce brands, the customer journey ends at checkout. But savvy marketers know that what happens after a purchase is just as valuable—if not more—than what comes before it. With repeat customers spending 67% more than new customers, post-purchase marketing is your opportunity to build brand loyalty, increase customer lifetime value, and drive incremental revenue with minimal acquisition costs.
RetailWire
JUNE 11, 2025
Waiting in a long queue has always been the hidden tax on bargain-hunting at Costco. That pain point is precisely what CEO Ron Vachris aims to eliminate with a new in-app Scan & Pay system, now transitioning from lab tests to a 27-warehouse pilot across the United States. Early results, according to Fox Business , have been “extremely successful in moving people through the lines and expediting the transactions.
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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.
Omnisend
JUNE 11, 2025
Reading Time: 9 minutes Shopify push notifications appear on opted-in customer devices regardless of what they’re doing. You can instantly reach people with urgent messages rather than waiting for them to open their email or check their texts. Why would you want to do this? To recover sales from customers who abandoned their carts, alert shoppers when sold-out items return, or create urgency around limited-time promotions.
RetailWire
JUNE 11, 2025
Auntie Anne’s , under the GoTo platform, has introduced a bold, eye-catching store design crafted to draw customers in and create a more inviting and memorable retail experience. The fast-service food brand is rolling out a refreshing look that boosts curb appeal and introduces a modern, streamlined layout to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
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TalkingRetail
JUNE 11, 2025
Frontline retail workers in the UK face a daily onslaught of theft and abuse from customers, according to new data.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 11, 2025
Pact has created a Clean Out resale program, powered by the ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) technology, allowing its customers to resell gently-worn items for “Pact cash” credits with the retailer. Pact, maker of the Earth’s Favorite Clothing brand, joins other ThredUp-powered resale programs from J.Crew, Tommy Hilfiger and Madewell. Pact customers can generate a prepaid shipping label from pact.thredup.com , fill a shippable box or bag with apparel, footwear and accessories from any brand in
RetailDive
JUNE 11, 2025
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Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 11, 2025
With tariffs dominating headlines and reshaping global retail strategy, brands are navigating one of the most complex trade landscapes in recent memory. But given the highly fluid nature of these tariffs, questions outnumber answers at the moment: Should we pull back on international expansion until things settle down? Is there anything companies can do now while the situation remains uncertain?
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Retail Technology Review
JUNE 11, 2025
Snowdon Timber, one of the UK’s fastest growing online timber retailers, has overhauled its e-commerce operations by partnering with Linnworks, the global provider of multichannel inventory and order management software.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 11, 2025
As part of its mission to make luxury resale more accessible to consumers, Rebag will offer nearly 30,000 curated, pre-loved luxury handbags, jewelry and watches on Luxury Stores at Amazon , beginning June 10, 2025. The assortment will feature high-profile brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Rolex and Cartier. “Rebag is thrilled to work with Luxury Stores at Amazon and to redefine how customers shop for pre-owned luxury,” said Charles Gorra, CEO and Founder of Rebag in a statement.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 11, 2025
A London shopkeeper and National Lottery retailer who won £5,000 in National Lottery operator, Allwyn’s, Local Retail Champions awards is helping hundreds of local families in Southwark access quality fresh food after re-investing his prize money into the community kitchen he founded.
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JUNE 11, 2025
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365 Retail
JUNE 11, 2025
Primark will open its first dedicated Home store in Great Britain later this summer, choosing Trafford Palazzo in Manchester as the launch site. This will be the retailer’s second stand-alone Home location, following its inaugural opening in Belfast earlier this year. The upcoming 11,900 sq. ft, two-floor store will bring together Primark’s complete interiors range under one roof.
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JUNE 11, 2025
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RetailWire
JUNE 11, 2025
GameStop may be trying to break its way into news headlines this week, following the much-anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, with the release of its Q1 2025 financial results delivered via its investor website. The figures contained within GameStop’s first-quarter 2025 report were decidedly mixed. Net sales tumbled by about 17% year-over-year, from $881.8 million in Q1 2024 to $732.4 million during this year’s quarter.
RetailDive
JUNE 11, 2025
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RetailWire
JUNE 11, 2025
Outdoor retailer REI is continuing its retail growth. The company is expanding its footprint with the addition of new stores. According to a press release , all new locations will offer outdoor recreation gear and apparel, and a full-service bike shop. Stores in cold-weather locations will have seasonal ski and snowboard shops. Stores will continue to open their doors throughout summer 2025.
RetailDive
JUNE 11, 2025
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TalkingRetail
JUNE 11, 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her eagerly anticipated Spending Review today (11 June) in the House of Commons. It included some announcements of particular interest to retail including policing and skills / training.
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JUNE 11, 2025
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365 Retail
JUNE 11, 2025
Rituals is preparing to open its latest retail store in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells on 11 June 2025. The new 133.4 square metre space will offer the brand’s full selection of bath, body, and home items, all rooted in its philosophy of encouraging everyday wellbeing and self‑care. The store will be situated in the town centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent—an area known for its spa heritage and upmarket retail appeal.
RetailDive
JUNE 11, 2025
Leading creator MrBeast has joined the effort, which will see the brand serve as exclusive building partner for the second season of “Beast Games.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 11, 2025
The Women’s Euros tournament is forecast to give a £593.4m boost to the retail sector, according to a the Women’s UEFA Euro 2025 Spending Report, by VoucherCodes.co.uk. The discount site forecasts a £851.6m uplift for the UK economy, as fans spend with retailers, including £441.
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JUNE 11, 2025
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TalkingRetail
JUNE 11, 2025
After months of record-low consumer confidence, new data from Dentsu’s upcoming Consumer Navigator Report suggests a potential turning point for the UK economy. Signs of recovery are emerging, offering renewed hope for retailers, consumers and brands alike.
RetailWire
JUNE 11, 2025
El Pollo Loco is kicking off its most significant growth spurt in three years—and fans of its citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken are about to reap the rewards. The California-based fast-casual chain confirmed it will debut at least 10 new restaurants in 2025, stretching far beyond its West Coast roots into six additional states. The milestone rollout will also push the brand past the 500-unit mark, underscoring the company’s national ambitions.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 11, 2025
Barnet Council’s Trading Standards officers seized nearly £50,000 worth of illicit cigarettes, rolling tobacco, vapes and shisha during shop raids in a single day.
Korona
JUNE 11, 2025
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