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  1. Technology & Innovation

Nick Beighton heads to RTS 2024: check out RTIH’s biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn this week

We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we close on 15,000 followers, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Klarna, Boots, Matalan, InPost UK, Aldi, Jisp, EE, Co-op, TalkShopLIve, Superdrug, and Gophr. Amazon Just Walk Out […]
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  1. International

Body Shop Canada Follows UK Division into Bankruptcy; U.S. Division Ceases Operations

The Body Shop Canada has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to file for protection under the country’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, following a similar filing by the retailer’s UK arm last month. The Body Shop Canada has ceased online sales, and while its stores remain open, the company plans to close 33 of its […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Retailing in a Time of Mass Distraction with Andrea Dorigo, Adidas Head of Global Retail

Our guest this week is Andrea Dorigo Head of Global Retail for Adidas. Andrea shares many strategic leadership lessons gleaned from his  incredibly deep and diverse experience working across a spectrum of international brands. Now he leads a network of more than 2,000 stores for one of the world’s most iconic vertically integrated brands. We […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

“Shrinkflation” In The Spotlight

The New York Times has a piece about the impetus for shrinkflation, and the underlying economics. “Companies are downsizing products without downsizing prices, and consumer posts from Reddit to TikTok to the New York Times comments section drip with indignation at the trend, widely known as ‘shrinkflation’,” the story says, noting that “the practice isn’t […]
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  1. Department & Category

“Breaking Down Barriers” To Healthy Living

Forbes has a piece about online membership retailer Thrive Market and the value proposition core to its operation. An excerpt: “For Thrive Market CEO Nick Green, access to good food is personal. Green grew up in the midwest in a middle class family. His mother, who’s Mexican-American, worked hard to get healthy, wholesome food on […]
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  1. Department: HBC

Low Times After High Hopes

The New York Times reports this morning that “a little more than six years ago, CBD, the nonintoxicating component that is derived from cannabis or hemp, was poised to be the next big ‘it’ ingredient, part of a wave of beverages and foods that were promoted as having healthful benefits or providing relaxation. Start-ups flooded […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

New Supply Chain Due Diligence Laws Necessitate Greater Traceability

The call for brands and retailers to fortify their supply chains with robust traceability solutions has never been more urgent. Countries across the globe have enacted tighter due diligence laws to prevent child labor, poor working conditions, and environmental abuses, ranging from the United States’ Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, to the German Supply Chain […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Tractor Supply’s Remarkable “Life Out Here” Growth Story with CEO Hal Lawton (E)

This week we’re reprising our November 2022 interview with Hal Lawton, President & CEO of Tractor Supply Co, a truly remarkable retailer that has delivered some of the strongest results of any brand during the past five years.   We explore Hal’s diverse journey from McKinsey, to Home Depot, to eBay, to Macy’s and on to Tennesee-based […]
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  1. Department: Food

New ad compaign for Tilda

Tilda has expanded its product range with a new collection of Tilda Tasty Sides and the products are being launched via a new film campaign, created by independent creative agency Isobel. The ready-to-heat packs of vegetables and pulses in sauce come in four variants: Mexican… This story continues at New ad compaign for Tilda Or […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Pringles adds a new spicy variant

Pringles has announced it is adding a hot range to its portfolio: Flamin’ Cheese Flavour, Mexican Chilli & Lime Flavour, Smokin’ BBQ Ribs Flavour, Kickin’ Sour Cream Flavour and Sweet Chilli Flavour. The range will replace Pringles Sizzl’N, which launched in 2021. Four of the… This story continues at Pringles adds a new spicy variant […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Remarkably Creative Commerce with Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO, VMLY&R

Our guest this week is Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO, VMLY&R who joins us to talk about the ever changing landscape of retail and consumer branding, customer engagement, and loyalty. In particular with dip into what defines high performance retail and the emerging world of “creative commerce.”  We also get a sneak preview of her […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Future-proofing Ourselves.

Earlier this month: “Meta Platforms Inc. tripled its profit and posted sharply higher revenue in the final quarter of 2023, boosted by a rebound in digital advertising as well cost cutting and layoffs in what CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the “year of efficiency.”” Meta increased revenue by over 25 percent from year ago with nearly […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Why Families Can Save Money Buying Meal Components at Both Restaurants and Grocery Stores

  Eating out can be a convenient and enjoyable way to spend time with your family, but it can also be expensive. On the other hand, cooking at home can be cheaper, but it can also be time-consuming and stressful. Is there a way to balance both options and save money while still enjoying quality […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Mexican Regulators Order Amazon To Reveal Its Algorithms

The Associated Press reports that Amazon has been ordered by Mexico’s Federal Commission on Economic Competition (COFECE) to reveal its algorithms and inform vendors on the platform “of all the variables and factors that are taken into consideration in selecting promoted items, to encourage certainty and transparency.” In addition, COFECE is ordering Amazon to “wall […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Tiger Woods Announces Apparel Line With TaylorMade Golf

On Tuesday, Tiger Woods announced a partnership with TaylorMade Golf to create a new lifestyle brand, Sun Day Red. According to the brand’s website, the line “promises to bring a new and elevated standard to performance wear and luxury lifestyle fashion.” Sun Day Red will be a completely stand-alone brand with a dedicated team of […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Driving Remarkable Customer Engagement with Christiane Pendarvis, co-CEO of Pattern Beauty and Andrea Moore, Chief Digital Officer of NEST New York

Joining us for a deep dive on creating remarkable brand stories and driving powerful customer engagement are two industry veterans who will also be gracing the stage at next month’s Shoptalk event in Las Vegas. Christiane Pendarvis, co-CEO of Pattern Beauty, Tracee Ellis Ross’s hair care brand, and Andrea Moore, Chief Digital Officer of NEST […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

What Retailers Can Learn From 2023 Holiday E-Commerce Data

After several years of altered consumer behavior and often-conflicting news about the economy throughout 2023, retailers have sometimes found it challenging to understand what’s normal customer behavior now. Regardless of the trends and pre-holiday forecasts, assessing how your store actually performed is the key to preparing for a stronger holiday season performance in 2024 — […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Using Scale for Good: Our Interview with Jane Ewing, SVP, Sustainability, Walmart

Our guest this week is Jane Ewing, SVP, Sustainability at Walmart* recorded live at last month’s NRF “Big Show.” In a wide-ranging interview we discuss how Walmart is putting people and planet at the heart of all of its decisions. We explore Walmart’s sustainability journey and go into details on their key initiatives, the challenges […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

IT’SUGAR is Sweetening Customers’ In-Store Experiences

In episode 438 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jarett Levan, president and CEO of BBX Capital, a diversified holding company and parent of IT’SUGAR, the largest specialty candy retailer in the U.S. Listen in as Levan provides an overview of IT’SUGAR (1:00), discusses its brick-and-mortar locations (2:30), and how it’s balancing its e-commerce […]
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  1. Department: Food

Worth Reading:  Prose & Tortillas (Not Necessarily In That Order)

The New Yorker posted a terrific little story by Helen Rosner over the weekend that induced the kind of hunger pangs that, to my mind, ought to be the goal of any retailer that wants to be food-forward.  Here’s how she sets it up: “I think of myself as a morning person, but, still, I […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

More Orders from Amazon will Soon be Arriving in their Own Packaging — Here’s Why

For households across America and the world, the Amazon “smile” has become a familiar feature of their daily lives. Emblazoned on countless corrugated boxes and bag mailers, it greets folks as they arrive home or provides a welcome respite in the middle of the day. So it’s a bit surprising that Amazon would be willing […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Restaurants Superbowl Takeout Perfect for Family Parties

  The Super Bowl is one of the most anticipated events of the year, and it’s a great opportunity to get together with friends and family to watch the game. However, hosting a Super Bowl party can be a lot of work, especially if you’re planning to cook all the food yourself. That’s why restaurant […]
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