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Surge in cleaning products expected ahead of ‘Spring Clean Sunday’

Brits are set to spend a collective 22 million hours cleaning this Sunday 23 March, a day that has been dubbed ‘Spring Clean Sunday’ amongst experts. New research conducted by Iceland Foods revealed more than 78% of Brits are planning to spend an hour or… This story continues at Surge in cleaning products expected ahead […]
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You Don’t Have Customers, you Have Fans, so Put on a Show

There’s a lot retailers can learn from the success of immersive location-based entertainment spaces this past year. The Sphere in Las Vegas reimagined concertgoing, giving music lovers 360 degrees of eye-popping real-time visuals synced to music; Meow Wolf has reimagined museum visits; and Hollywood is taking its first stab at immersing fans in their favorite […]
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Electronics Reseller PayMore Opens 18 Stores in March; Plans to Double Store Fleet in 2025

PayMore has kickstarted a planned 2025 expansion of its store fleet by opening 18 new locations in March. The franchise retailer, which pays cash for customers’ used electronics, currently operates 71 stores in the U.S., Canada and the UK, but it plans to more than double that number to 150 stores by the end of […]
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Ikea to Open London Store Following Three-Year Environmental Renovation

Ikea will open its new store on London’s Oxford Street on May 1, 2025, featuring 62,430 square feet of retail space across three levels. The opening follows a three-year renovation of the building that included enhancing environmental performance by replacing gas-fired boilers with energy-efficient air source heat pumps and installing secondary glazing for improved insulation. […]
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Does Dismissal of Amazon Class Action Lawsuit Spell Trouble for FTC’s Antitrust Case?

The Federal Trade Commission has been dealt another blow in its ongoing antitrust case against Amazon. In October 2024, parts of the FTC’s case were dismissed by U.S. District Judge John Chun. (The parts of the case that were not dismissed are moving forward to trial, which is scheduled for October 2026.) Now, the same […]
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The Intersection of Data & Media with Canadian Tire’s Simone Lumsden

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Simone Lumsden, SVP of Triangle Loyalty & Retail Media at Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”), one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies that includes a retail segment, a financial services division and CT REIT. Their retail business is led by Canadian Tire, which provides Canadians […]
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Beyond Sells Off Zulily, will Use Profit to Focus on Home and Family Brands

Almost exactly a year after it purchased then-insolvent flash-sale site Zulily, Bed Bath & Beyond parent company Beyond, Inc. has sold its majority stake in the brand, turning a profit of $500,000 and retaining a 25% share of the company. Beyond purchased Zulily in March 2024 for $4.5 million after the platform’s abrupt shutdown in […]
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Global Planning Guide 2025

3 Key Media ConvergenceTrends A guide to global media planning through shifting landscapes Download the report 3 Key Media ConvergenceTrends A guide to global media planning through shifting landscapes Download the report Navigating a converging media landscape The global media landscape of 2025 is a kaleidoscope of shifting patterns. Streaming platforms, social media and even […]
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Strategikon Launches VISION 4.4 to Enhance Vendor Management in Clinical Outsourcing

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Strategikon, a leader in clinical trial outsourcing and vendor management solutions, has announced the launch of VISION 4.4, an advanced upgrade designed to provide biopharma and CROs with greater control, efficiency, and security in clinical trial vendor management. This release introduces enhanced system customization, improved data visualization, and advanced vendor role […]
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From Clicks to Bricks: When Product Brands Should Make the Leap into Physical Retail

In a world seemingly dominated by online shopping, you might wonder why any product brand would consider entering physical retail. But while ecommerce is thriving, something magical happens when customers can touch, feel, and experience products in a real-world setting. Transitioning from ecommerce to physical retail is a bold step, but when done right, it […]
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Macy’s to Adapt Best-Seller About Department Store Icons into TV Series

Macy’s has emerged as the winning bidder for the exclusive rights to develop Julie Satow’s best-selling book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion. The retailer plans to develop the non-fiction book into a fictionalized television series and is already on the hunt for a showrunner and talent. […]
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Need to know: What is a Designated Market Area® (DMA), and why does it matter?

As marketers, we are all too familiar with the challenge of communicating in an over-saturated marketplace. It’s like trying to have a conversation in a crowded room—you need to know exactly who you are talking to and how to get their attention. To cut through the noise, marketers need to embrace hyper-local strategies, recognizing that […]
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British online department store Debenhams unveils DebenhamsPay+ BNPL option for customers

Debenhams is launching a buy now pay later option. Fast fashion firm boohoo acquired the name and website operations of Debenhams from administrators after the debt laden retailer, which had 123 stores and 12,000 staff, collapsed in 2020. It has since rebranded to Debenhams Group, a move that follows a huge fall from grace on […]
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Carhartt Inaugurates ‘Steel Apple’ Awards Honoring Skilled Trades Educators

Workwear retailer Carhartt has debuted a new program designed to recognize outstanding skilled trades educators as an extension of its ongoing For the Love of Labor program, which supports nonprofit organizations training and placing workers into skilled trades careers. Five educators will each receive $10,000 to invest in their classrooms, along with a tailored workwear package […]
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NOW AVAILABLE: The 2025 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers

I am pleased to announce that Drug Channels Institute’s new 2025 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers is now available for purchase and immediate download. Download a free 30-page report overview—including key industry trends, What’s New in this edition, the Table of Contents, and a List of Exhibits Read the press release: […]
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Food Tariffs Drive Brand Trial: Navigating the New Retail Landscape

  The food retail industry is experiencing a seismic shift as macroeconomic factors, particularly the imposition of tariffs, reshape consumer behavior and compel retailers to adapt swiftly according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Price-sensitive consumers are now more discerning, prompting restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores to innovate in […]
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How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. ORLANDO, Fla. — Foot Locker’s investments in inventory accuracy, vendor relationships and cross-functional partnerships across its supply chain are key drivers of its multi-year transformation plan, executives said at the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s LINK 2025 conference last month.  The sneaker retailer […]
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Wendy’s Has Found Customer Relevance, Now Set for Growth: Insights from the Grocerant Guru®

  Wendy’s, the Dublin, Ohio-based fast-food chain, has long aimed for expansion, but under the leadership of CEO Kirk Tanner, the brand is accelerating its growth strategy with an ambitious plan: to open 1,000 new locations globally by 2028, including 350 in the U.S. To achieve this, Wendy’s is doubling its investment in company-owned stores, […]
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Don’t Wait for a Law to Compel You: Why Retailers Should Update Workplace Violence Policies Now

Retail industry executives have a profound and unique responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their frontline employees. The recent enactment of New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act, which requires retail employers with more than 500 employees nationwide to provide personnel with panic buttons, marks a significant step toward enhancing worker safety. Although this […]
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Navigating Uncertainty

Almost exactly five years ago, in early March 2020, I drew a cartoon that captured some of how I felt in that moment of uncertainty. It showed a group of of people in a meeting and one holding up a coin: “We need to update the forecast. Heads, this will blow over soon. Tails, it’s […]
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Good Food News: Gen Z Showing Leadership

  The food industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven in large part by the changing preferences and digital habits of Generation Z. From restaurants and convenience stores to grocery retailers, businesses are recognizing the need to adapt their strategies to meet the demands of this socially connected, health-conscious, and convenience-driven generation. Recent data from […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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