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Funding the vape war will cost £140m for an army of inspectors, says ACS

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to provide trading standards in England with £140m over the next five years to fund 400 enforcement officers, aimed at tackling the rising tide of illegal vape devices being distributed in England. Research released… This story continues at Funding the vape war will cost […]
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Foxtrot & Dom’s Market Sudden Closure: The Broader Impact

On April 23, 2024, Chicago-based premium convenience stores Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen & Market permanently and abruptly closed all 35 locations with news of a Chapter 7 filing for bankruptcy. The news sent shockwaves through Chicago and other major cities. In recent years, Foxtrot expanded to new markets in Washington, D.C., Dallas and Austin […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for spirits sales

Asda is running a trial of digital spirits display screens in 23 of its Express stores, in partnership with Diageo. The screens allow customers to select from a larger choice of spirits, with the range increasing from 13 or 26 products to 50. The screens… This story continues at Asda’s c-stores trialling display screens for […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Last Week’s Retail Performance Highlights

Last week, foot traffic in the furniture industry was 48% higher on the West Coast compared to the east, and 33% higher than the industry average. In this week’s newsletter, we’ll dive into the latest trends and insights from the furniture and mattress industry’s performance last week. Discover how these trends will impact the industry […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Rebag, Newegg Join Growing List of Retailers Launching Membership Programs

Membership programs are quickly becoming 2024’s hottest accessory, whether you’re a luxury resale platform or an electronics ecommerce site. Online marketplaces Rebag and Newegg have joined the growing roster of retailers launching membership programs. This year alone, the list of retailers that have launched or beefed up their loyalty and membership programs includes Albertsons, Carter’s, PetSmart, Target, Sunglass […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion

WASHINGTON – Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion. “Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Simon Adds VIP Suite to Kick Off Woodbury Common Expansion

Mall operator Simon revealed big plans to expand its Woodbury Common Premium Outlet center in Fall 2023, including the addition of 155,000 square feet of retail stores and restaurants, a 200-key luxury hotel, a second parking facility and upgraded amenities. To cement the center’s image as a luxury destination, the first enhancement will be a […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Making AI Really Work for Retail

Like every industry, retail is experiencing an artificial intelligence boom — and like other industries that operate with such small profit margins, any competitive edge is not only welcome but necessary to survive. AI offers benefits in five key areas for retailers: personalization, visual search, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), predictive analytics, and […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Nisa retailers celebrate Stop Food Waste Day with Too Good To Go milestone

Nisa’s independent retailers are marking Stop Food Waste Day by celebrating a Surprise Bag milestone with 175,000 meals now saved since the relationship with the world’s largest surplus food app, Too Good To Go began in 2019. With over 300 stores signed up to the… This story continues at Nisa retailers celebrate Stop Food Waste […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

DoorDash and Walgreens to empower SNAP recipients

SAN FRANCISCO — DoorDash is collaborating with Walgreens to offer SNAP/EBT payment at nearly 7,800 Walgreens stores across the country. DoorDash says it is the first platform to enables SNAP customers to make purchases directly from Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards, and is also the first third-party delivery service provider to offer SNAP/EBT as a […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Acosta: Grocery channel can grow with HBC/GM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The opportunities for grocery retailers to grow their health and beauty care and general merchandise sales are exponential, according to a new study by Acosta Group. In advance of this week’s 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, Acosta Group has shared the results of its recent proprietary Shopper […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers

Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […]
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Instacart Business: Delivering an Elevated Office Experience with Hines

Hines, a global real estate investment, development and management firm, is no stranger to providing innovative and elevated services to tenants of all sizes. Hines is dedicated to finding new ways to elevate tenants’ experiences by creating a more service-oriented, hospitality-like experience at the office. And at Instacart Business, we’re big fans of enhancing the […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

UK-Based JD Sports to Acquire Rival Hibbett in $1.08B Deal

JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, reports Reuters. JD Sports will pay $87.50 per Hibbett share in cash, representing a premium of about 20 percent to the U.S. firm’s last closing price. The combined company would have a global portfolio of about 25 brands […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon Rolls Out Grocery Delivery Subscription Nationwide

Following a pilot in three U.S. cities, Amazon is making its grocery delivery subscription available to all Prime members in the U.S. For $9.99 a month, Prime members will now have access to unlimited grocery delivery on orders over $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and a variety of local grocery and specialty retailers, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

AI, AR, 3D, and immersive experiences: The second RTIH Retail Technology Innovations Report goes live  

RTIH is pleased to announce the launch of its second Retail Technology Innovations Report, sponsored by 3D Cloud by Marxent. This highlights the top 50 retail tech plays of the past 12 months as decided by our Editor, Scott Thompson, and an independent advisory panel. We were looking for groundbreaking technology deployments, launches, and pilots […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon adds low-cost grocery delivery subscription option

SEATTLE—In a bid to bring greater convenience to budget-minded food shoppers, Amazon has unveiled a new grocery delivery subscription option to Prime members and customers using EBT in over 3,500 cities and towns across the United States. Priced at $9.99 per month for Prime members, this subscription service offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders exceeding […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Levi’s Boosts Awareness in a Big Way with Giant-Sized 501 Jeans

There’s size XL, XXL and even XXXL, but there aren’t enough “X’s” for these Levi Strauss & Co. 501 Jeans that measure 12 feet tall — nearly 5X larger than the average pair. The oversized denim will be on display in five malls around the country through May 20, and members of Levi’s Red Tab […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

RangeMe Review: How Due Diligence & Custom Offerings Land 2×4 Nutrition onto Retail Shelves

Nothing irks a buyer more than a brand that goes into a meeting unprepared. In fact, the most common advice I hear from buyers with regards to supplier meeting prep is, “Do your homework.” You should have an idea about the buyer’s organization, the markets it serves, and – whenever possible – actual boots-on-the-ground experience […]
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Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift

Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […]
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TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers

Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […]
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Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […]
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