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As Scott Benedict, the founder and CEO of omnichannel retail consulting firm Benedict Enterprises, LLC, told Inside Retail, “The end of de minimus will affect both retailers and consumers in meaningful ways.” Benedict explained that for retailers, the immediate challenge will lie in adapting sourcing, pricing and supply chain strategies to mitigate cost increases and potential delays. Many will need to revisit cross-border fulfillment models, diversify suppliers and weigh whether to absorb new costs or pass them along to shoppers. “Transparent communication and creative merchandising will be key to preserving consumer trust in what is already the most competitive time of the year,” said Benedict. #Tariffs #TradePolicy #Holiday2025 #RetailStrategy

🛒 A new era for retail is here. What if you could turn the shelf edge into a truly dynamic, intelligent part of your store? The shelf edge is a key touchpoint with your customers, but it's often a source of frustration, with outdated information and manual updates. We’re happy to see International Supermarket News feature our vision for the future of #retail and highlight our newest solution, Pricer Avenue™. This is more than just a product — it's about: ✅ Enhancing the in-store experience for customers. ✅ Turning shelf space into a branding and promotion platform. ✅ Creating a more connected retail environment. Read more in this article 👇 https://lnkd.in/g3k8Ye8a #PricerAvenue #Innovation #ESL

The Retail Recap - what's been making waves in retail this week? 📺 Marks and Spencer launches Love That, a weekly shoppable series on YouTube, to broaden its customer appeal as a #fashion destination 👕 Superdry has deployed Cegid to streamline retail execution, improving efficiencies & enhancing operations across its UK & international stores 🛒 Central Co-op, Lincolnshire Co-op & The Midcounties Co-operative tap SymphonyAI to modernise in-store ops, localise assortment & enhance CX 🏬 TOPSHOP TOPMAN's physical retail comeback continues as it partners with John Lewis & Partners to return to High Streets nationwide 📲 Word of mouth, including reviews and UGC, now carries more weight than celebrity or influencer marketing for shoppers, says Akeneo's research 📦 OneStock has become a Shopify Premier Partner, bringing advanced OMS capabilities to fast-growth retailers trading on the commerce platform 🛍️ Merchmix launches its agentic AI platform that autonomously optimises stock, improves product availability & reduces stockouts & overstocking 🌿 ASOS.com partners with TrusTrace to enhance supply chain transparency & resilience, while supporting its 'Fashion with Integrity' ESG strategy 👘 Dryrobe Ltd links with Reskinned to launch a take-back scheme letting shoppers exchange old robes in return for credit on their next purchase 💞 Pre-loved enters the mainstream: nearly half of Brits have bought or sold second-hand goods on online marketplaces - DHL eCommerce UK research Full round up over on Retail Rewired 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFbRF8qa ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📩 Did you know that Flagship offers a free daily news digest of all the breaking retail and tech news stories, delivered to inboxes every weekday morning? Want in? Drop us or Sarah Cole a DM and we'll add you.

One of the things we’ve learned working across global retail is that no two businesses are alike. Some operate with highly sophisticated systems, detailed planograms, and automated replenishment routines. Others rely on the experience and instinct of their teams to keep shelves filled. At Impulse Logic, we believe both can succeed and we’ve designed our solutions to support retailers no matter where they are on the journey. If your business doesn’t currently use planograms, that’s not a barrier. We provide our own integrated planogram solution, ensuring you can still get the most from our replenishment app. By combining shelf visibility with live alerts, we help store teams prioritise the right tasks, in the right order, at the right time. For retailers with advanced systems already in place, our technology complements existing processes and delivers real-time accountability and efficiency gains. For those without, we provide the structure and tools to raise standards and unlock new performance. The point is simple. You don’t have to be a certain “type” of retailer to benefit from better availability, less wasted effort, and stronger leadership. Wherever you are on the journey, we can help you move forward.

Research Spotlight from the College of Business I'm proud to highlight a compelling new study from one of the UCCS College of Business faculty, Dahui Li, that explores the strategic dynamics of the “Buy Online, Pick-Up In Store” (BOPS) model among competing retailers. The research examines how product differences and channel efficiency shape retailers’ decisions to adopt BOPS. Key insights include: Retailers are more likely to adopt BOPS when they can offer efficient channels. Surprisingly, similar channel efficiency can lead to lower profits than if neither retailer offered BOPS. When one retailer has a less efficient BOPS channel, both may still adopt the strategy—especially if product disadvantages are pronounced. Vertical product differentiation plays a critical role in BOPS adoption. And notably, offering BOPS doesn’t always mean a retailer can raise prices—competitor strategies and product valuation matter. This work offers valuable implications for retail strategy and consumer experience in an increasingly omnichannel world. 👏 Congratulations Dahui Li for advancing thought leadership in retail operations and strategy! Here is a link to the full article: https://lnkd.in/gqP2AAgN #RetailInnovation #BOPS #BusinessResearch #CollegeOfBusiness #FacultyExcellence #OmnichannelStrategy University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Retail is also booming in Pakistan 📈 By mid-2025, Pakistan’s e-commerce market had exceeded PKR 200 billion in annual sales, with projections indicating it could surpass PKR 300 billion by early 2026. #RetailGrowth #PakistanEcommerce #DigitalPakistan #SmartRetail #BusinessGrowth #POSandEcommerce #SaaSForRetail #LincSell #Shopify

Big news over at Axonet! bp's retail brands have joined the Axonet Retail Media Network. "This partnership signifies a major milestone in Axonet’s continued growth, expanded reach, and capabilities within the retail media space while underscoring its dedication to building valuable engagement between brands and C-store shoppers. Joining the Axonet Retail Media Network reflects an ongoing investment in digital innovations to deliver premier customer experiences."

Petco's #petfood and consumables category continues to lead for the retailer, representing 49% of total net sales, despite a steady decrease year-over-year. To improve its growth, the retailer is focusing on an omnichannel strategy, improving its physical store fleet, and planning to introduce new products. “The first half of this year established a solid foundation for our transformation as we continued to strengthen our economic model and improve retail operating fundamentals,” said CEO Joel Anderson. “As we look ahead to the remainder of this year, we will continue to execute on our objectives while also leaning into select targeted investments that we believe will help set the stage for a return to sustainable profitable growth.” Read more on the retailer’s performance: https://ow.ly/N6En50WOjnv #petfoodindustry #petindustry

Retail giants aren’t choosing between digital and physical—they’re doubling down on both. From store redesigns to seamless online experiences, Walmart, Amazon, and Costco are showing how omnichannel strategy drives real results. Learn how they’re winning: https://lnkd.in/gCc7pFFK

Retail giants aren’t choosing between digital and physical—they’re doubling down on both. From store redesigns to seamless online experiences, Walmart, Amazon, and Costco are showing how omnichannel strategy drives real results. Learn how they’re winning: https://lnkd.in/e7uQZX6y