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Creating smarter South African retail experiences
Zawya
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In recent years, there’s been a dramatic shift in the way people shop and the way brands connect with them. And while much of this shift might seem seamless from the outside, more often than not, it’s quietly being powered by artificial...
Retail Traders Flock To CoreWeave After Citi Upgrade Sparks AI Optimism
Asianet Newsable
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July 31, 2025
CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV) drew a wave of retail attention after Citi upgraded its rating on the cloud infrastructure firm to "Buy," signaling increased confidence in the company’s long-term trajectory. Following the upgrade, CoreWeave stock traded...
Apple's Growth Surges In India: Record Revenue, Retail Expansion Lined Up
News18
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August 1, 2025
Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 12:41 IST Apple said that it saw an acceleration in growth during the April–June quarter, with India delivering revenue records driven by double-digit AppleApple chief executive Tim Cook on Friday said the company saw...
Beyond the till: How retail stores are becoming brand experience playgrounds
Campaign India
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August 1, 2025
For years, industry headlines declared the death of brick-and-mortar retail. With online shopping promising one-click ease, deep discounts, and endless options, physical storefronts appeared to be on life support. But if the past couple of years...
M&B Engineering IPO Day 3: Public issue subscribed 7.94 times so far; Retail portion booked over 19.14 times
Financial Express
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As the final day of bidding is about to wrap up, M&B Engineering’s Rs 650 crore IPO is making some noise in the primary market. The offer, which opened for subscription on July 30 and will close today, August 1. Lets take a look at the market...
Retail brands skipping steps on path to agentic AI
Drug Store News
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July 31, 2025
Retailers are deploying AI shopping assistants while lagging behind in table-stakes capabilities, such as product availability and language support. This finding comes from Lucidworks' B2C and retail-focused edition of its 2025 Generative AI...
‘If you’re stealing, we’ll catch you’: 33 arrested in major retail crime blitz
Shepparton News
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One of the fastest growing crimes in Victoria, retail theft has risen by 39 per cent in the past 12 months with Shepparton among the hardest-hit regions, recording 560 offences in the year to March. Since July 2023, Operation Mosaic has run seven...
Peter Millar and eGolf Megastore are set to raise the bar in Middle East golf retail
Golf Digest Middle East
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August 1, 2025
As Peter Millar launches in the Middle East through eGolf Megastore, we spoke with Dean Cheesley, CEO of eGolf Megastore, and Mark Hilton, Managing Director at Peter Millar, to hear more about the partnership, what it brings to golfers in the...
New Coca-Cola partnership introduces revolutionary technology to retail spaces: 'A powerful example of ... scalable impact'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 31, 2025
"This partnership is part of our broader efforts." by Lily CrowderJuly 31, 2025 A partnership among Coca-Cola, clean-tech startup Sparklo, and Majid Al Futtaim, operator of the retail store Carrefour, has been announced, with major plans to boost...
How AI is creating smarter retail experiences
The Media Online
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August 1, 2025
In recent years, there’s been a dramatic shift in the way people shop and the way brands connect with them. And while much of this shift might seem seamless from the outside, more often than not, it’s quietly being powered by artificial...
Traders out in the cold after closure of Marabastad retail market over permits
Eye Witness News
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JOHANNESBURG - Dozens of traders have found themselves out in the cold following the closure of the Marabastad retail market in Tshwane when vendors were found to be operating without a permit. On Thursday, all traders at the market failed to...
Christchurch's new police retail crime team arrests 14 offenders in two weeks
Otago Daily Times
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August 1, 2025
A new police team targeting retail crime in Christchurch has arrested 14 offenders and laid 93 charges since it was launched on July 14. Canterbury Metro Area Commander, Superintendent Lane Todd, said a number of those caught and charged by the...
Lawmakers push forward on sweeping ban that will have major impact on retail stores: 'I support it fully'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 1, 2025
"Visionary." by Robert CrowAugust 1, 2025 Bali seems poised to ban a common type of plastic packaging, which would be its second significant plastic ban since May, according to The Jakarta Post. Officials from the Indonesian island, home to more...
ABS: National retail sales surge 1.2% in June
Azzet
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July 31, 2025
Australian retail turnover rose 1.2% in June 2025 in seasonally adjusted terms, with spending up 4.9% compared to the same month last year, driven by mid-year discount events and product launches, according to the final retail trade report from...
Retail sales hit $37.91 billion in June
RetailBiz
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July 31, 2025
Retail sales grew 4.9 per cent year over year to $37.91 billion in June 2025, thanks to an increase in sales across all categories, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed. Other retailing, which includes cosmetics, sports and...
How Lululemon Southeast Asia’s Tim Campbell-Scott found his stride in retail
Inside Retail Asia
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August 1, 2025
to lifestyle, why adaptability is his most valuable leadership muscle and how lululemon is deepening its roots across Southeast Asia. Inside Retail: You started your career with a law degree. What led you to pivot into retail and brand leadership?...
Bernie Brookes’ advice for the next frontier of retail leaders
Inside Retail Asia
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August 1, 2025
kes told the crowd. “You’ve got the world changing at such a dynamic rate [with] not only politics, but social commerce, digital [and] evolution.” Brookes, who has held executive roles across Myer, Woolworths and Edcon, outlined listening as his...
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In-line Retail Stores vs. Malls: Understanding the Changing Landscape of Physical Retail
Fibre 2 Fashion
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In an age where online shopping is rapidly expanding and reshaping consumer behaviour, physical retail continues to hold significance in both urban and suburban landscapes. Despite the rise of digital platforms, the in-person shopping experience...
GameStop Stock Pops Off 6‑Day Slide: Retail Buzz Builds Around New Digital Trading Cards Platform
myMotherLode - California
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Earlier in the week, GameStop announced a new platform that enables buying, trading, and storing of collector cards digitally, marking a significant push into the segment. Retail buzz around GameStop (GME) intensified on Thursday, as the video...
‘Buy The Freaking Dip!’ Retail Traders Rally Behind Amazon As Stock Tanks Despite Crushing Q2 Estimates
myMotherLode - California
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Investors raised concerns over the growth of its cloud unit, AWS, which looked pale in comparison to rivals. Retail investors believe they have found the choosiest of opportunities to load up on Amazon.com (AMZN) shares, after the stock dipped on...