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Published: 2026-11-12T23:44:05
- New research from Scurri reveals a disconnect between retailer AI investment and shopper priorities, with 67% of consumers willing to accept longer delivery times during Peak in exchange for free or cheaper delivery.
- Consumers prioritize affordability, accurate delivery dates, and real-time tracking over speed, with 53% saying real-time tracking matters most and 61% valuing free delivery over next-day delivery.
- While 58% of retailers plan to use AI for delivery strategy and carrier management, 88% of consumers insist on the option to speak to a human and 85% want to know when interacting with AI.
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artificial intelligence · carrier management · consumer behavior · cost reduction · customer experience · delivery · electronic commerce · holiday season · logistics · retail
Published: 2026-11-12T22:54:01
- Shoppers are increasingly starting their holiday buying journey with AI assistants rather than traditional search, with 67% of British shoppers having used generative AI for shopping-related tasks.
- Discovery through brand-owned properties fell 7% and traditional search fell 15%, while discovery via AI assistants, social media AI, and delivery apps grew 38% between August 2025 and May 2026.
- Brands are urged to diversify beyond search and PPC by testing demand-generating channels like TV, direct mail, and acquisition email, while treating every website visit as more valuable since acquisition costs are rising.
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advertising · artificial intelligence · consumer behavior · customer acquisition · digital marketing · electronic commerce · holiday season · marketing strategy · retail · search engine
Published: 2026-11-12T22:11:33
- Cenex Zip Trip's annual 12 Days of Deals app promotion drives repeat visits by offering a free item each day, with a gift card sweepstakes for customers who redeem all 12 offers significantly boosting engagement.
- The convenience retailer has expanded its foodservice offerings with pizza, chicken, and fresh-made sandwiches to meet growing demand for quality grab-and-go meals during the busy holiday season.
- Seasonal merchandise like squishy toys and gift cards remain strong sellers, serving as affordable stocking stuffers and convenient last-minute gift options for time-strapped shoppers.
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convenience store · customer engagement · foodservice · gift card · holiday season · loyalty program · merchandising · mobile application · promotion · retail
Published: 2026-11-12T22:10:41
- PMG and Greybook secured $250 million in financing from Franklin Templeton's Benefit Street Partners to refinance the second phase of the Society Las Olas complex in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- The 42-story tower features 563 apartments and the new debt replaces a $226 million construction loan issued in 2022 by Related Fund Management and Lubert-Adler.
- The financing follows Adam Neumann's Flow venture purchasing a 50 percent stake in PMG and Greybook's Society property in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood earlier in 2026.
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apartment · construction loan · florida · fort lauderdale · investment · multifamily housing · private equity · property development · real estate · refinancing
Published: 2026-11-12T21:58:53
- Two Trees Management signed a 20,000-square-foot lease with tvg Hospitality and Emerson Hospitality for a 750-seat music venue called Domino at the Refinery at Domino in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
- The venue, founded by Mumford & Sons keyboardist Ben Lovett, will span 10,000 square feet above ground and 10,000 below grade, with an expected opening in April 2027.
- No brokers were involved in the deal, and asking rents for office space at the Refinery ranged from $68 to $86 per square foot as of late October.
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brooklyn · cultural venue · entertainment · hospitality · lease · music venue · new york · property development · real estate · williamsburg
Published: 2026-11-12T21:41:14
- CSC Real Estate is in contract to buy the Episcopal Church's Manhattan headquarters at 815 Second Avenue, a largely vacant 12-story building that is a prime candidate for office-to-residential conversion.
- The developer has a track record of similar projects, having recently secured financing for conversions at 136 East 57th Street, 770 Second Avenue, and a Lower Manhattan assemblage.
- The Episcopal Church has called the building home since the 1960s but plans to relocate, citing post-pandemic remote work policies that have left the building largely unused.
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development · episcopal church · investment · manhattan · midtown · new york · office conversion · property sale · real estate · residential conversion
Published: 2026-11-12T21:10:07
- Advanced Real Estate acquired the 253-unit Casitas Apartment Homes in Ontario, California for $56.2 million, or approximately $222,000 per unit.
- The Orange County-based firm assumed the property's existing loan carrying a 3.11 percent interest rate, and funded the purchase through equity from 13 smaller assets contributed to its X Fund in 2023.
- The 1963-built property spans nearly 15 acres with one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, located about four miles from Ontario International Airport.
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apartment · california · inland empire · investment · loan assumption · multifamily housing · ontario · property acquisition · real estate · residential property
Published: 2026-11-12T21:04:24
- Commercial real estate firms must establish semantic layers and shared definitions to ensure consistent understanding as they scale teams and integrate AI agents into workflows.
- Experts advise companies to prioritize what to build versus buy, recommending they purchase software from expert vendors while building data infrastructure internally with experienced partners.
- The rapid pace of AI advancement means the learning curve is the steepest ever seen, leaving little time for companies to make and learn from mistakes on their own.
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artificial intelligence · commercial real estate · data infrastructure · digital transformation · large language model · ontology · semantic layer · software development · technology · workflow
Published: 2026-11-12T20:53:05
- The NSCA announced 11 winners across five divisions of its 2026 Excellence in Product Innovation Awards at the XBO Experience in Tempe, Arizona, covering AI-infused surveillance, centralized security, and project management tools.
- Winning products included solutions from XTEN-AV, Axis Communications, i-PRO, Haivision, Extron, ZKTeco USA, PerfTech, D-Tools, System Surveyor, Johnson Controls, and Legrand.
- The XBO Experience, now in its third year, is a two-day event designed for next-generation integration leaders, offering training, interactive learning, and peer networking alongside the awards program.
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artificial intelligence · audiovisual · award · industry event · integration · product innovation · professional development · security system · surveillance · technology
Published: 2026-11-12T20:41:10
- M&M'S and Warner Bros. Global Consumer Products launched a limited-edition Holiday Blend Collection inspired by A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and Elf.
- The collection features festive red and green candies in milk chocolate and peanut varieties with six limited-edition pack designs, available now at retailers nationwide.
- Customers who purchase three participating M&M'S Holiday Blend packs can unlock a free streaming code for one of the three featured holiday films through Fandango.
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brand partnership · candy · consumer product · gift · holiday season · marketing campaign · movie · promotion · retail · warner bros
Published: 2026-11-12T20:32:54
- Mars appointed João Belo as Global Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Mars Snacking, effective January 4, 2027, where he will oversee global communications, public affairs, and community impact.
- Belo brings more than 30 years of experience across journalism, communications, and public affairs, joining from Danaher Corporation where he served as Chief Communications Officer.
- His previous roles include senior positions at Takeda Pharmaceuticals and AbbVie, where he led digital communications transformation and played pivotal roles in major product launches and the Allergan acquisition.
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brand management · communications · corporate affairs · corporate communication · executive appointment · leadership · mars · pharmaceutical · public affairs · snacking
Published: 2026-11-12T20:09:05
- Independent retail networks provide the most reliable pathway from regional success to national reach, as brands build credibility through authentic demand validation in local markets.
- Regional expansion through independent retailers allows manufacturers to refine logistics, optimize packaging, and strengthen messaging before approaching larger national accounts.
- Independent networks protect brand continuity and provide resilience against economic shifts, distributing both opportunity and risk across diverse regional markets.
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brand expansion · consumer product · distribution · growth strategy · independent retail · manufacturer · market expansion · regional market · retail · supply chain
Published: 2026-11-12T19:45:15
- Symbotic CTO James Kuffner highlights the company's growth to over 10 million cases handled daily, with expansion into new verticals including medical supply, beverage, and cold chain logistics.
- Digital twin technology and teleoperation are key to Symbotic's improvement flywheel, allowing the company to test edge cases with synthetic data and enable human-assisted failure recovery that trains autonomous behavior over time.
- Kuffner emphasizes that warehouse robots should be purpose-built rather than humanoid, noting that wheeled SymBots moving at 25 mph are more efficient for box-moving tasks than legged robots.
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artificial intelligence · digital twin · fleet management · machine learning · physical artificial intelligence · robotics · supply chain · symbotic · teleoperation · warehouse automation
Published: 2026-11-12T19:43:19
- Jay Paul Company secured $227.5 million in C-PACE financing for the 881,427-square-foot Springdale Green office campus in Austin, marking the largest C-PACE loan in Texas history.
- The long-term fixed-rate financing provides the borrower flexibility to lease up the property, which was substantially completed less than two years ago in a challenging Austin office market.
- Austin has seen recent leasing momentum with about 1 million square feet signed by technology, defense, and chip manufacturing tenants in the last six months.
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austin · clean energy · commercial property · energy efficiency · financing · investment · loan · office building · real estate · texas
Published: 2026-11-12T19:32:47
- J. Crew launched Style Advisor, an AI-powered styling assistant on its website using Anthropic's Claude models to provide personalized fashion recommendations to online shoppers.
- J. Crew's product team built the tool using Claude Fable 5.1 for complex work, Claude Sonnet 5.5 for styling feedback, and Claude Haiku 5.5 for shorter focused tasks.
- The retailer positions Style Advisor as moving beyond individual product searches toward a connected, inspiration-led shopping experience consistent with the brand's styling expertise.
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anthropic · artificial intelligence · claude · customer experience · digital commerce · electronic commerce · fashion · personalization · retail · shopping assistant
Published: 2026-11-12T19:22:08
- Yesway reported strong Q3 2026 results with net income increasing to $24.8 million and adjusted EBITDA rising 8.6% year-over-year to $59.6 million.
- Same-store inside merchandise sales grew 1.9% while same-store fuel gallons sold increased 1.1%, with total inside merchandise margin at 35.1%.
- The company operates 423 stores under the Yesway and Allsup's brands and was recently recognized as an Established Chain to Watch for its growth, culture, and foodservice innovation.
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acquisition · convenience store · earnings · financial result · foodservice · fuel · growth · market share · profitability · retail
Published: 2026-11-12T19:17:27
- American households save an average of $1,500 annually through retail loyalty and discount programs, according to research commissioned by RILA and conducted by Circana.
- The study found that 85% of consumers say loyalty programs help them get more value from purchases they were already planning to make, with benefits especially significant for families with children.
- Three in four respondents believe loyalty programs offer a fair exchange of value for personal information, while 25% feel shoppers give up more data than the benefits are worth.
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affordability · consumer behavior · consumer research · data privacy · discount · household budget · loyalty program · retail · shopping · value
Published: 2026-11-12T18:55:06
- New York development firm MAG Partners is expanding to South Florida, hiring former Swire Properties executive Kevin Davenport as senior vice president and head of development based in Miami.
- The firm is targeting office, condominium, hospitality, and mixed-use developments in South Florida, either independently or with development partners.
- MAG Partners founder MaryAnne Gilmartin previously oversaw high-profile projects at Forest City Ratner including the New York Times Building and Barclays Center.
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condominium · development · executive hire · expansion · florida · hospitality · miami · new york · office building · real estate
Published: 2026-11-12T18:54:21
- Security 101 acquired Springfield, Virginia-based LVSI Corporation, a systems integration firm specializing in electronic security, IT, wireless communications, and audiovisual systems.
- The acquisition expands Security 101's presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and adds expertise in supporting federal and mission-critical environments.
- LVSI president Bryan Thomas will remain as general manager, and the deal follows Security 101's earlier acquisition of Silverstrand Technologies as part of its strategy to join with established regional integrators.
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acquisition · audiovisual · business expansion · cybersecurity · federal contract · merger · mid atlantic · security system · systems integration · virginia
Published: 2026-11-12T18:16:15
- Casey's is offering its new pan pizza for $12 with code HOLIDAY from Thanksgiving Eve through Black Friday, plus 40% off any pizza on Saturdays through January 2 with code TOUCHDOWN.
- Casey's Rewards program has delivered over $855 million in value to more than 11 million members since launching in 2019, with top earners saving over $100 on average in 2025.
- The chain's Cash for Classrooms campaign raised a record $1.8 million in 2026, and applications for 2027 grants are open through November 14.
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charity · convenience store · education · foodservice · holiday season · loyalty program · pizza · promotion · retail · thanksgiving
Published: 2026-11-12T17:44:08
- American happiness rebounded from a record low of 50% in Q3 2026 to a five-year high of 60%, with a seven-percentage-point gain following the midterm elections.
- The post-election happiness increase spans all generations, led by a 12-point jump among Millennials, with nearly identical gains for men and women.
- Happy Americans are more likely to be brand-loyal, influenced by nostalgia, plan online purchases in advance, and recall brands seen advertised online compared to their unhappy counterparts.
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advertising · brand loyalty · consumer behavior · consumer sentiment · demographic · election · happiness · holiday season · market research · nostalgia
Published: 2026-11-12T17:08:54
- Drapers rounded up the week's key fashion retail executive moves, including appointments at Capri, Lululemon, Harrods, Marks & Spencer, JD Sports, and Temperley London.
- The article provides a weekly overview of leadership changes across the fashion retail industry.
- The summary covers personnel moves at major fashion brands and retailers in the UK and internationally.
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capri · executive appointment · fashion · harrods · jd sports · leadership · lululemon · personnel move · retail · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T17:03:10
- Nearly two-thirds of holiday shoppers welcome AI assistance for practical tasks like comparing prices, finding promotional codes, and identifying the best time to purchase.
- Consumers are far less comfortable letting AI handle personal decisions such as choosing gifts for loved ones or writing holiday cards, preferring to maintain emotional and personal control.
- The report suggests retailers position AI as a curator and time-saver rather than a decision-maker, as 76% of respondents say holiday traditions help them feel grounded.
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artificial intelligence · consumer behavior · consumer research · gift · harris poll · holiday season · retail · shopping · technology adoption · tradition
Published: 2026-11-12T16:56:38
- Thanksgiving Day 2024 saw an estimated 1,139 home cooking fires, a 321% increase over the daily average, making it the worst day of the year for cooking fires.
- Unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor in home cooking fires, with Christmas Day and Christmas Eve ranking as the second and third leading days for such incidents.
- The NFPA recommends safety measures including never leaving the stovetop unattended, keeping flammable items three feet from cooking areas, and avoiding oil-based turkey fryers.
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cooking fire · fire protection · fire safety · holiday season · home safety · national fire protection association · prevention · public safety · safety tip · thanksgiving
Published: 2026-11-12T16:51:00
- The Health In Hand Foundation announced winners of the 2026 U.S. Self-Care Marketing Awards at its 11th annual gala in Philadelphia, recognizing innovation across OTC medicine, dietary supplement, and medical device categories.
- Gold winners included campaigns from Opella, Bayer Consumer Health, Kimberly-Clark, Haleon, Kobayashi, Cadence OTC, and Boiron across categories like digital campaigns, product launches, and public health initiatives.
- The gala brought together 330 attendees from 97 companies and also welcomed Lilia Fusa of Colgate-Palmolive as the newest CHPA board member.
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brand marketing · consumer healthcare · dietary supplement · health product · industry event · marketing award · marketing campaign · over the counter medicine · pharmaceutical · self care
Published: 2026-11-12T16:38:33
- Metis Equities managing partner Doron Greenberg purchased the 95-unit luxury apartment building at 100 Lenox Road in Brooklyn's Prospect Lefferts Gardens for $52 million.
- The eight-story building was redeveloped by Pulse Bedford Development in 2020 and features studios to two-bedrooms with amenities including a fitness center, coworking spaces, and parking.
- Greenberg's firm has a history of Brooklyn acquisitions, including a 66-unit Flatbush building for $28 million in 2025 and multifamily buildings in East Harlem for $28.2 million in 2023.
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apartment · brooklyn · development · investment · luxury housing · multifamily housing · new york · property acquisition · real estate · residential property
Published: 2026-11-12T16:35:26
- Enverra Real Estate Partners acquired the 260,000-square-foot Caywood office campus in Herndon, Virginia for $41.5 million, betting on demand from defense and national security tenants.
- The Class A campus is 95% leased with a weighted average remaining lease term of 5.6 years, anchored by the Small Business Administration.
- Enverra plans multimillion-dollar improvements including HVAC replacements and a full-service café, while about 2.8 million square feet of nearby office space is expected to be redeveloped for residential and data center uses.
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commercial property · data center · defense industry · herndon · investment · national security · office building · property acquisition · real estate · virginia
Published: 2026-11-12T16:28:08
- Brands are increasingly turning to live shopping as a key holiday strategy, with U.S. livestream retail sales projected to reach nearly $20 billion this year.
- Annual spend per buyer on livestreams is growing by 23% to an average of $339.27, indicating strong consumer engagement with the channel.
- The article is part of Glossy's Holiday Countdown series covering new and noteworthy strategies brands and retailers are using to capitalize on holiday spending.
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beauty · consumer behavior · digital commerce · electronic commerce · holiday season · live shopping · livestream · marketing strategy · retail · social commerce
Published: 2026-11-12T16:27:57
- Reiss posted a 5.5% year-on-year increase in operating profit to £56.3 million for the 53 weeks to January 31, 2026.
- The fashion retailer predicted a 'mixed' outlook for the 2026/27 financial year despite the profit growth.
- The results reflect the brand's performance amid a challenging retail environment.
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apparel · business outlook · clothing · earnings · fashion · financial result · luxury · profit · retail · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T16:25:55
- Extell Development paid $34.9 million to Hartz Mountain Industries for air rights attached to properties at 36 and 34 East 61st Street to expand its supertall project at 655 Madison Avenue.
- The 74-story tower is slated to have 154 condominium units and 233,000 square feet of office and retail space, with Chanel as a potential tenant.
- The air rights purchase follows a series of acquisitions by Extell founder Gary Barnett, including properties on East 60th Street, First Avenue, and Avenue of the Americas.
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air rights · condominium · extell development · luxury development · manhattan · new york · office building · property acquisition · real estate · upper east side
Published: 2026-11-12T16:14:01
- Fashion brand Nobody's Child will open its first outlet boutique in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, in early December.
- The outlet opening marks a new retail channel expansion for the brand.
- The move reflects the brand's growth strategy in the UK fashion market.
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apparel · brand · clothing · fashion · outlet store · portsmouth · retail · retail expansion · store opening · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T15:59:37
- PDK executive Dallan Labrum explains that cloud access control systems improve over time with real-time fixes and new features, unlike on-premises systems that deteriorate until costly upgrades are needed.
- Cloud systems operate on a low monthly or annual operational expense model rather than a large capital expenditure, giving customers access to cutting-edge features without paying for constant development.
- Labrum emphasizes that integrators still solve the critical 'door problem' of matching hardware solutions to different door types, which remains their key differentiator.
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access control · cloud computing · door hardware · integrator · operational expense · pdk · physical security · security system · software · technology
Published: 2026-11-12T15:58:43
- Novo Nordisk partnered with musician DJ Khaled to promote its weight-management medication Wegovy, highlighting his personal experience of losing 75 pounds over a year of treatment.
- The campaign builds on Khaled's appearance in a Wegovy commercial that aired during the 2026 Super Bowl and aims to encourage conversations about obesity care.
- Wegovy is a GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for chronic weight management and reducing cardiovascular risk, with clinical trial participants achieving an average 15% weight loss over 68 weeks.
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celebrity endorsement · glp one · healthcare · marketing campaign · novo nordisk · obesity · pharmaceutical · prescription drug · wegovy · weight loss
Published: 2026-11-12T15:46:34
- The article explores how great retail experiences can be created through a unified brand system that allows for multiple store expressions.
- The content is available in both audio and written format from Miller Zell, a retail design firm.
- The piece discusses the relationship between brand consistency and store-level flexibility in retail design.
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brand consistency · brand system · branding · customer experience · design · retail · retail design · store experience · store format · visual merchandising
Published: 2026-11-12T15:32:44
- Third-party delivery apps are not solely responsible for declining c-store traffic, as most store closures are small sites without fuel while fuel-selling locations hit an eight-year high.
- Gen Z shoppers use delivery at twice the rate of older generations but still enjoy the in-store experience, using both channels interchangeably without drawing a line between online and in-store.
- Operators are advised to protect margins by building delivery menus around profitable items, own the customer relationship through proprietary apps and loyalty programs, and make in-store visits worthwhile with fresh food and clean stores.
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convenience store · customer relationship · delivery application · doordash · foodservice · generation z · loyalty program · profit margin · retail strategy · uber eats
Published: 2026-11-12T15:29:36
- Get Living's £500 million Elephant and Castle town centre development has opened to the public, bringing 135,000 square feet of new shops, dining, and leisure space to London.
- Of the 116,459 square feet of commercial space available at launch, 93% is already let or under offer, with tenants including M&S Food, Mango, Oliver Bonas, Superdrug, Starbucks, and Pret A Manger.
- The development also includes 485 residential homes, enhanced public spaces, a new town square, 50,000 square feet of workspace, and a future UAL London College of Communication campus.
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commercial property · elephant and castle · get living · london · mixed use development · real estate · residential property · retail · town center · urban regeneration
Published: 2026-11-12T15:26:48
- A three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn collapsed into an excavation hole from an adjacent construction site, killing at least eight people and injuring 17 others.
- The neighboring development site at 2625 Bedford Avenue had received safety citations and a stop-work order prior to the collapse, including a violation for failing to protect nearby properties.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced investigations at a hundred other sites linked to the five entities associated with the construction project, noting construction continued despite prior inspection reports showing cracks.
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brooklyn · building collapse · construction safety · department of building · development site · flatbush · investigation · new york · stop work order · workplace safety
Published: 2026-11-12T15:05:38
- Specialty distributors served an average of 31,546 provider accounts and fulfilled nearly 7,000 orders daily with a 99.5% fill rate, according to the 2026 HDA Research Foundation benchmarking report.
- Specialty pharmaceuticals accounted for 53% of total U.S. pharmaceutical sales in 2025, with oncology products representing the largest share at 60.1% of specialty sales.
- Distributors are expanding services including reimbursement support, analytics, and AI-enabled tools while investing in temperature-controlled infrastructure for advanced therapies.
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artificial intelligence · benchmarking · cold chain · distribution · healthcare · medicine · oncology · pharmaceutical · specialty distribution · supply chain
Published: 2026-11-12T15:03:17
- Convenience store retailers are adjusting snack pricing and pack sizes to meet value-conscious consumers, with smaller packs offering better entry-level pricing and larger packs providing perceived value.
- Retailers are noting channel leakage to club and dollar stores, and are catering to GLP-1 medication adopters who want smaller portions for occasional indulgence.
- Key trends to watch include growing demand for protein and health-focused snacks, as well as consumers seeking flavor experiences rather than traditional snack options.
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assortment · consumer behavior · convenience store · glp one · merchandising · pack size · pricing · protein · snack · value
Published: 2026-11-12T15:02:38
- Hundreds of fashion retail professionals from across the UK and Ireland gathered at Old Billingsgate in London on November 11 for the Drapers Awards 2026.
- The event is described as the biggest night of the year for the fashion retail industry.
- The awards ceremony brought together professionals from all sectors of fashion retail for the annual celebration.
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apparel · award · celebration · drapers · fashion · industry event · london · networking · retail · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T15:00:00
- Mithridate creative director Daniel Fletcher shares insights into his atypical working day following his fourth successful show for the Guangzhou-based label at London Fashion Week.
- Fletcher discusses the biggest challenges and opportunities within the luxury sector in 2026.
- The article is part of Drapers' 'My Fashion Life' series profiling fashion industry leaders.
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creative director · designer · fashion · fashion industry · london fashion week · luxury · luxury sector · mithridate · personal style · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T14:57:03
- Mercury Security evangelist Jeremy Fromm shares that the best advice he received came from an anonymous 360 review telling him he was too quick to solve problems himself, stunting his team's growth.
- Fromm advises security industry professionals to become 'bilingual' by learning cybersecurity, IT, and data science alongside hardware expertise to differentiate themselves.
- He urges professionals to listen to a new kind of buyer with cybersecurity backgrounds who are increasingly making security purchasing decisions, reflecting a shift in the industry.
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access control · career advice · cybersecurity · data science · information technology · leadership · mentorship · mercury security · professional development · security industry
Published: 2026-11-12T14:52:49
- Dutch fashion brand OppoSuits launched The Jolly Clock-Out campaign, allowing employees to nominate their office for a Christmas party upgrade with team outfits and a £1,000 party budget.
- Nominations are made on the OppoSuits website where coworkers can back entries with stories and photos, with an OppoSuits jury selecting the winner based on narrative rather than number of backers.
- The campaign is promoted with a documentary-style video showing how dull office Christmas parties can feel when professional dynamics carry over into celebrations.
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apparel · brand campaign · christmas party · fashion · holiday season · marketing campaign · netherlands · office culture · opposuits · team celebration
Published: 2026-11-12T13:43:58
- Bensons for Beds announced a £1 million plus investment to relaunch the 130-year-old British bedmaker Staples & Co, strengthening its portfolio of owned brands in the premium sleep market.
- The relaunched collection features natural materials including regeneratively farmed British wool sourced from approximately 50 to 60 farmers, combined with traditional hand-crafting techniques.
- Staples & Co products will be available in 55 Bensons stores and online from November 2026, supported by an integrated marketing campaign and enhanced in-store experience.
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bed · bensons for beds · brand relaunch · british manufacturing · craftsmanship · investment · mattress · natural material · premium product · staples and co
Published: 2026-11-12T13:42:57
- The 2026 Drapers Awards raised £13,040 for the Fashion & Textile Children's Trust (FTCT), the highest amount raised in more than five years.
- FTCT provides financial support for families working in the UK fashion and textile industry.
- The fundraiser was conducted as part of the annual Drapers Awards ceremony held on November 11.
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charity · drapers award · fashion · fashion and textile children trust · fundraiser · fundraising · industry event · philanthropy · textile · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T12:43:04
- Annual customer spending across 19 key British rail stations is forecast to reach £1.49 billion by 2036, a 45% increase driven by rising visitor numbers, leisure travel, and wellness retail.
- Health and wellness-related sales are projected to grow 30% over the next decade, influenced by GLP-1 weight loss medication adoption and consumers seeking healthier food and beauty options.
- Stations are evolving from transit points into 'third spaces' where people shop, eat, and socialize, with leisure travellers making up 46% of overall station spend.
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commercial property · consumer behavior · food and beverage · health and beauty · leisure travel · network rail · rail station · retail · united kingdom · wellness
Published: 2026-11-12T12:30:42
- NCPDP president and CEO Lee Ann Stember announced plans to retire on June 1, 2027, after 46 years of service and leadership to the organization and healthcare industry.
- Throughout her tenure, Stember guided NCPDP through advances in health information technology and interoperability, championing consensus-based standards to improve care delivery and reduce administrative burdens.
- The announcement comes as NCPDP prepares to enter its 50th anniversary year, with Stember expressing confidence in the organization's succession planning and future leadership.
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executive transition · health information technology · healthcare · interoperability · leadership · ncpdp · organization · pharmacy · retirement · standards
Published: 2026-11-12T12:20:00
- Poste Italiane reported record Q3 and nine-month results with revenue growth of 5% to €10.2 billion and adjusted EBIT increasing 7% to nearly €2.7 billion.
- The company confirmed upgraded 2026 guidance of €3.4 billion adjusted EBIT and €2.3 billion adjusted net profit, with an interim dividend up 7.5% to €0.43 per share.
- Integration with TIM is progressing with at least €0.7 billion in run-rate synergies expected, and the combined group aims to build Italy's leading artificial intelligence powered connecting platform.
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acquisition · artificial intelligence · digital transformation · dividend · financial result · italy · postal service · profit · revenue · telecom
Published: 2026-11-12T12:18:34
- Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig backed the Fed's campaign against retail crime after visiting convenience store operator Craig Etchells in Chorlton to discuss challenges facing independent retailers.
- The meeting covered plans for a new High Street Taskforce and a £20 million Good Growth High Streets Fund, as well as concerns about rising energy bills and taxation.
- Etchells raised issues including the deposit return scheme launching in October 2027 and the increasing Small Business Rates Relief threshold.
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business rates · campaign · convenience store · deposit return scheme · greater manchester · high street · independent retailer · local government · retail crime · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T12:15:07
- Jennifer Reddington, co-founder of the Georgio Reddington Team at Compass, transitioned from law to luxury real estate and has been involved in over $600 million in sales across Westchester County and Greenwich.
- Her most meaningful deal was a record-setting off-market sale for friends relocating internationally, achieved through a deliberate strategy around pricing and presentation.
- Reddington credits an early manager for formative confidence, relies on her legal background for negotiations, and advises answering every question in communications.
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career profile · compass · greenwich · luxury property · negotiation · personal interview · real estate · real estate broker · residential property · westchester
Published: 2026-11-12T12:14:15
- Waitrose opened a new 15,000 sq ft supermarket in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, as part of a £1bn nationwide investment plan.
- The new store features dedicated food counters, a fresh bakery, and click-and-collect services for John Lewis and Waitrose, alongside rapid delivery options.
- Waitrose is actively seeking new leasehold and freehold opportunities across the UK, targeting convenience stores in London and supermarkets in suburbs and commuter hubs.
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bakery · click and collect · delivery · expansion · food counter · greater manchester · investment · real estate · retail · store opening · supermarket · waitrose
Published: 2026-11-12T12:07:24
- Marks & Spencer has announced a new partnership with online retailer Global Fashion Group to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region.
- The collaboration aims to increase M&S availability across the APAC market through Global Fashion Group's online platform.
- This strategic move allows Marks & Spencer to leverage Global Fashion Group's established e-commerce network to reach new customers in the region.
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asia pacific · brand · clothing · e commerce · expansion · fashion retail · global fashion group · marks and spencer · online retail · partnership
Published: 2026-11-12T12:00:53
- A real estate agent shares a story of a clairvoyant client who walked out of a Village apartment after her deceased grandmother warned her to run.
- New York City properties often carry supernatural lore, but sellers are not legally required to disclose if a property is allegedly haunted.
- A brand-new Upper East Side townhouse had eerie occurrences during showings, which were resolved after discovering the site was once an orphanage and hiring a spiritual healer to sage the home.
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ghost story · haunted house · new york city · property disclosure · real estate · residential property · staging · supernatural · townhouse · urban legend
Published: 2026-11-12T12:00:44
- App removal from platforms like Apple's App Store poses a significant infrastructure risk to startups, potentially cutting off revenue and eroding customer bases.
- Founders should not rely on the appeals process as a contingency plan, as it can be lengthy and yield generic rejections.
- To mitigate platform dependency, businesses should build alternative channels, such as a web version, before a removal occurs to ensure continuous operation.
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app store · apple · business strategy · contingency plan · founder · platform risk · revenue · startup · subscription · technology · web application
Published: 2026-11-12T12:00:33
- Venture capital investment is shifting away from lab-grown and plant-based meat substitutes toward startups adding protein to packaged foods and drinks.
- Recent funding rounds show robust deal flow in protein snacks, beverages, precision fermentation, and animal feed, with significant raises from companies like David Protein and Ripple Foods.
- The broader trend focuses on protein as a high-demand macronutrient concentrated into various form factors rather than mimicking meat.
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animal feed · beverage · consumer product · food and beverage · funding · investment · plant based · precision fermentation · protein · snack · startup · venture capital
Published: 2026-11-12T11:07:08
- Grocery Outlet reported a 0.9% increase in Q3 net sales, reaching $1.18 billion, driven by new store openings and a return to comparable store sales growth.
- The company also updated its financial guidance following the positive quarterly performance.
- The return to comparable store sales growth marks a positive trend for the retailer's overall performance.
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financial report · grocery outlet · guidance · quarterly earnings · retail · sales growth · store opening · supermarket
Published: 2026-11-12T11:03:52
- MS Webb has launched a specialist canine security section prioritizing dog welfare, formal qualifications, and handler-dog partnerships.
- The unit comprises five directly employed handlers working exclusively with their own dogs, with plans to recruit at least 20 more handlers.
- The company is investing in in-house training expertise and advocating for greater recognition of professional canine security standards.
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animal welfare · canine · dog handler · german shepherd · ms webb · patrol · recruitment · security · security service · training
Published: 2026-11-12T11:02:56
- Redevco has let 10,000 sq ft of space at The Pompey Centre in Portsmouth to Nando's and White Shores, bringing the retail park to 98% occupancy.
- The lettings highlight the success of Redevco's wider UK retail park portfolio, which has seen multiple brands sign 10-year leases recently.
- Redevco reports clear confidence in the retail sector, with offers received on every remaining vacant shop unit across its UK retail parks.
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commercial real estate · lease · nandos · occupancy · portsmouth · property management · redevco · retail park · retail sector · united kingdom · white shores
Published: 2026-11-12T11:00:57
- Private equity and development firms are increasingly investing in aviation-related real estate, such as airplane hangars and airport ground leases, for stable long-term returns.
- Demand for hangar space is surging due to growing commercial and private aircraft needs, while supply remains scarce, creating a perfect storm for investors.
- Companies like Avports and SRAI are developing new hangar facilities and even airports, capitalizing on high yields and steady aviation sector growth.
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airplane hangar · airport · apollo · aviation · blackstone · commercial property · development · infrastructure · investment · lease · private equity · real estate
Published: 2026-11-12T10:26:17
- Small, independent insurgent brands are driving disproportionate industry growth and creating significant value in the consumer products sector.
- Bain & Company outlined three golden rules for scaling: consumer obsession, building velocity before distribution, and maintaining an agile, test-and-learn operating model.
- Retailers like Target are actively seeking new and emerging brands, offering programs to help them prepare for launch and succeed on store shelves.
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bain and company · consumer product · grocery · growth strategy · innovation · insurgent brand · merchandising · retail · startup · summit · target
Published: 2026-11-12T10:01:43
- Majestic Wine has opened its 30th store under Fortress Investment Group ownership in Ealing, London, as part of a £4m investment plan.
- The new 2,550 sq ft store stocks over 1,000 wines and marks a return to the Ealing borough after a previous location closed for redevelopment.
- Majestic continues to focus on experiential bricks-and-mortar retailing, emphasizing human expertise and personalized advice for wine lovers.
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alcoholic beverage · bricks and mortar · expansion · fortress investment group · london · majestic wine · retail investment · store opening · wine retailer
Published: 2026-11-12T09:32:35
- The USPS has filed notice for domestic and international shipping price increases averaging 5.9% and 7.9% respectively, effective January 17, 2027.
- An 11% permanent fuel surcharge will be implemented for domestic products, replacing the previous temporary transportation-related price change.
- The Postal Service is also introducing new fees, adjusting international rate structures, and adding optional outbound proof of delivery for Priority Mail International.
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domestic shipping · fuel surcharge · international shipping · logistics · parcel · postal service · price adjustment · shipping rate · united states postal service
Published: 2026-11-12T08:23:25
- Drapers announced the winners of its 2026 Awards and reported on Burberry's fifth consecutive quarter of growth.
- Dr Martens suffered a decline in profits and sales due to an exceptionally hot summer impacting its core boot category.
- The daily news roundup also included a feature on Doodie Stark’s Liz Jefferson.
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award · burberry · dr martens · drapers · fashion retail · footwear · industry news · news roundup · profit
Published: 2026-11-12T08:03:13
- Capri Holdings has appointed Justin Boxford, a current Estée Lauder executive, as its new CEO and board member effective January 4, 2027.
- The announcement signals a leadership change for the parent company of brands like Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo.
- Boxford will bring his experience from Estée Lauder to guide the luxury fashion group in its next phase of growth.
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appointment · capri holdings · chief executive officer · estee lauder · fashion · jimmy choo · justin boxwood · leadership · luxury brand · michael kors
Published: 2026-11-12T08:03:11
- Amazon has received SAIL 4 operating authorization and flightworthiness validation from the UK Civil Aviation Authority for its Prime Air drone delivery service.
- The approvals mark a significant regulatory milestone for Amazon's drone delivery ambitions in the United Kingdom.
- This authorization allows Amazon to move forward with its plans to deploy drone deliveries for customers in the UK.
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amazon · aviation · civil aviation authority · delivery service · drone delivery · e commerce · logistics · prime air · regulation · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T08:02:13
- Footwear brand Dr Martens reported a loss in profits and a decline in revenue for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2026.
- The company attributed the poor financial performance to exceptionally hot summer weather negatively impacting sales of its core boot category.
- The brand's core boot category saw reduced consumer demand due to the unseasonably warm temperatures.
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boot · dr martens · fashion · financial report · footwear · profit · retail · revenue · weather impact
Published: 2026-11-12T07:58:54
- Austrian Post reported a 4.3% increase in group revenue to EUR 2.3 billion for the first three quarters of 2026, driven by e-commerce and logistics growth.
- The E-Commerce & Logistics Division saw an 11.1% revenue increase, with parcel volumes in Austria rising by 7%, while the Mail, Branch & Services Division experienced a 6.2% decline.
- EBIT rose by 1.8% to EUR 137.7 million, supported by positive one-off effects, and the company forecasts full-year EBIT to exceed EUR 200 million.
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austria · austrian post · e commerce · earnings · financial report · logistics · mail · parcel · postal service · revenue · transformation
Published: 2026-11-12T07:52:16
- British luxury brand Burberry reported an adjusted operating profit of £62 million for the 26 weeks ended September 26, 2026, a significant increase from £19 million the prior year.
- The financial results mark the fifth consecutive quarter of growth for the fashion house.
- This sustained growth trajectory highlights the brand's successful turnaround strategy and strong consumer demand.
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burberry · fashion · financial report · growth · luxury brand · profit · retail · revenue · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T07:45:00
- A survey by Securitas UK revealed that 25% of lone workers lack confidence in the safety tools provided by their employers, and 20% are uncomfortable using them.
- A third of lone workers never check in during shifts, leaving employers with limited visibility of their safety and wellbeing.
- Employers are urged to provide appropriate training, regular testing, and clear response procedures to ensure employees can effectively use safety technology.
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employee welfare · lone worker · monitoring · safety · securitas · security · survey · technology · training · workplace safety
Published: 2026-11-12T07:30:00
- Sandisk has introduced the iNAND CL EM181 Embedded Flash Drive for physical artificial intelligence and Internet of Things markets.
- The drive is available in capacities up to 256GB and is designed for embedded applications like smart TVs, home gateways, and security cameras.
- The new flash drive allows manufacturers to transition to newer NAND technology with minimal changes to existing product designs.
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artificial intelligence · data storage · embedded storage · flash drive · hardware · internet of things · sandisk · semiconductor · smart device · technology
Published: 2026-11-12T06:11:04
- A study of 39 Walmart closures found that nearby stores experienced a roughly 25% drop in monthly shopper traffic and sales revenue compared to stores near open Walmarts.
- The research highlights the agglomeration effect, where a large anchor retailer draws shoppers to an area, benefiting neighboring businesses; when the anchor leaves, overall traffic declines despite reduced competition.
- Stores with strong brands, direct product overlap with Walmart, and higher online sales revenue fared better after a closure, suggesting managers can mitigate the impact through digital expansion.
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agglomeration · anchor store · e commerce · economic impact · research · retail · sales revenue · shopper traffic · store closure · walmart
Published: 2026-11-12T06:03:00
- A forecast by ZigZag indicates that 59% of UK retailers will charge for returns during the holiday shopping season, up from 54% in 2024.
- Return fees are expected to rise by 5-10%, with the mean fee increasing to £3.91, as free returns become less common.
- Returns through parcel lockers surged 27% year-on-year, becoming the second most used return method, while 64% of shoppers would abandon a retailer after a poor returns experience.
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consumer behavior · e commerce · holiday shopping · logistics · parcel locker · retail · return · return fee · united kingdom · zigzag
Published: 2026-11-12T05:59:06
- Australia Post has launched App Collect, a new app feature allowing customers to present a QR code for parcel collection instead of physical ID.
- The feature aims to simplify the parcel collection process and address the common issue of customers forgetting to bring ID, which affects one in four parcel collections.
- Retailers are encouraged to promote the Australia Post app to give shoppers greater visibility and a smoother post-purchase experience.
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australia post · customer experience · delivery · e commerce · logistics · mobile application · parcel collection · qr code · retail · technology
Published: 2026-11-12T05:12:09
- Capri Holdings has appointed Justin Boxford, former global president of luxury beauty brands at Estée Lauder, as its new CEO.
- Boxford succeeds John Idol, who resigned after 23 years but will remain as a senior advisor through March to support the transition.
- The board expressed confidence in Boxford's track record of revitalizing global luxury brands and his people-centered leadership approach.
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capri holdings · chief executive officer · estee lauder · fashion · jimmy choo · justin boxwood · leadership · luxury brand · michael kors · succession
Published: 2026-11-12T05:09:24
- Ethan Allen has appointed Stefanie Tsen Ward as interim director and CEO following the departure of longtime CEO Farooq Kathwari.
- The company also added three new directors and appointed Douglas G Bergeron as executive chairman as part of a leadership shakeup following a proxy contest.
- The new leadership team has initiated a 100-day operational review, working alongside management and visiting manufacturing plants.
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board of directors · ethan allen · furniture · interim chief executive officer · leadership · proxy contest · retail · stefanie tsen ward · succession
Published: 2026-11-12T05:00:00
- Modern Retail's 2026 Creator Marketing Index reveals that 96% of brands and agencies partner with creators for social media content.
- Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok are the most utilized platforms for creator partnerships.
- The article is a member-exclusive piece exploring how creator roles are shifting and expanding within brand marketing strategies.
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advertising · brand · creator marketing · facebook · instagram · marketing · modern retail · research · social media · tiktok · youtube
Published: 2026-11-12T05:00:00
- Hims & Hers has expanded its Benefits program by adding four new brand partners, including Tonal and Grüns, to support subscribers' GLP-1 weight loss journeys.
- The program offers exclusive savings on health products and services, growing from two to 14 brand partners since its launch in March.
- The expansion coincides with a 13% year-over-year increase in Hims & Hers subscribers, reaching 2.79 million in Q3 2026.
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benefits program · brand · fitness · glp 1 · health and wellness · hims and hers · partnership · retail · subscriber · weight loss
Published: 2026-11-12T05:00:00
- POV Beauty founder Mikayla Nogueira and CEO Ani Hadjinian discussed the brand's strategy at Glossy's annual Beauty & Wellness Summit.
- The brand, which launched in 2025 and recently entered every Sephora store in the U.S. and Canada, focuses on skin prep and complexion products.
- The conversation covered the tentpole strategy behind POV Beauty and its ambitions to expand into new product categories.
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beauty · brand strategy · cosmetics · creator brand · makeup · podcast · pov beauty · retail · sephora · skincare
Published: 2026-11-12T05:00:00
- Luggage brand Away has experienced growth in its aluminum luggage business through strategic pop culture marketing.
- The brand's top-of-funnel marketing efforts have successfully leveraged celebrity connections and cultural moments to drive sales.
- The article is a member-exclusive briefing detailing how Away intersects fashion and popular culture.
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aluminum · away · brand strategy · fashion · glossy · luggage · marketing · pop culture · retail · travel
Published: 2026-11-12T04:21:53
- UK technology firm Quiver has acquired SRT Group, the parent company of last-mile delivery platform Stuart, from Mutares.
- The combined entity aims to deliver greater value to retail, grocery, and food delivery clients across Europe by leveraging Quiver's technology and Stuart's geographical reach.
- Stuart and Quiver will operate as independent brands while collaborating on technology and commercial strategies to improve last-mile logistics.
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acquisition · delivery · e commerce · europe · grocery · last mile · logistics · quiver · retail · stuart · technology
Published: 2026-11-12T03:38:57
- Jamie Salter, founder of Authentic Brands Group, aims to grow the company's annual revenue from $40 billion to $100 billion within five years.
- Salter evaluates potential brand acquisitions by consulting his family and the public to ensure the brand has a heartbeat and global resonance.
- He emphasizes the importance of a brand's archives and legacy, and believes diversification and quick problem-solving are key to long-term success.
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authentic brands group · brand acquisition · business strategy · fashion · growth · intellectual property · jamie salter · portfolio · retail · revenue
Published: 2026-11-12T03:22:24
- A government emergency advice campaign called Be Ready has driven up demand for essential grocery and hygiene products across UK supermarkets.
- UK retailers are experiencing a surge in sales of emergency supplies as consumers heed the government's preparedness warning.
- The campaign highlights how government advisories can directly influence consumer purchasing behavior and boost retail sales in specific categories.
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consumer behavior · emergency supply · government campaign · grocery · hygiene product · retail · sales surge · supermarket · united kingdom
Published: 2026-11-12T03:14:48
- Carman’s Kitchen has appointed Nicola Richardson as its first externally hired CEO, bringing nearly 25 years of commercial leadership experience.
- Richardson was selected for her deep FMCG expertise and track record of building brands and high-performing teams.
- The appointment marks a significant transition for the founder-led, values-driven food and beverage business.
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appointment · australia · business · carmans kitchen · chief executive officer · fmcg · food and beverage · leadership · nicola richardson
Published: 2026-11-12T02:32:36
- Ampol has launched its first dynamic EV charging site at M1 Wyong, using a grid connection that flexes capacity with network demand.
- The dynamic connection model, utilizing Kwetta technology, allows the sites to draw substantially more power without fixed network augmentation works.
- Each site features eight charging bays, including drive-through options for commercial vehicles, and can access up to 1,250kVA of power.
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ampol · australia · charging station · dynamic grid · electric vehicle · energy · infrastructure · kwetta · sustainability · technology
Published: 2026-11-12T01:36:12
- Queensland’s Container Exchange (COEX) is introducing Australia’s first refund scheme to price containers by recycling cost through an eco-modulation framework.
- Under the new framework, 86% of beverage manufacturers will pay less, as easier-to-recycle containers like glass will cost less than harder-to-recycle formats like liquid paperboard.
- The revenue-neutral framework aims to send a price signal to the industry about packaging choices and improve recycling outcomes in the state.
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beverage · container exchange · eco modulation · environment · glass · liquid paperboard · packaging · queensland · recycling · sustainability
Published: 2026-11-12T01:24:40
- Simon Property reported strong Q3 2026 results with portfolio occupancy rising to 96.5% and a 30% increase in its leasing pipeline.
- The world's largest retail property owner emphasized that retailers still need physical stores to grow their businesses and control brand presence.
- Total revenue for the quarter increased by over 13% to $1.81 billion, with base rent per square foot rising 6.1% year-over-year.
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financial report · leasing · mall · occupancy · real estate investment trust · retail · retail property · revenue · simon property · tenant
Published: 2026-11-12T00:35:56
- APCO Lara is celebrating 30 years of trading with a community birthday event featuring live radio, cake, and a prize wheel.
- The Victorian convenience store will host the event on November 18, offering customers giveaways, food samples, and activities.
- The milestone highlights the store's three decades of support from the local community and customers.
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anniversary · apco · birthday · community event · convenience store · customer appreciation · food sample · retail · victoria
Published: 2026-11-12T00:19:22
- The author argues that the term disruption has become meaningless in the consumer packaged goods industry, much like the word organic.
- True disruption is defined as a new product or service that completely changes how a market or category operates.
- The article examines examples of disruptive CPG products from the past decade to redefine what constitutes genuine market transformation.
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business strategy · consumer packaged goods · disruption · industry trend · innovation · market transformation · product development · snaxshot
Published: 2026-11-11T23:49:28
- South Australia's Illicit Tobacco Taskforce seized over $430,000 of product and issued 14 closure orders in raids across the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula.
- The raids coincide with a new government bill proposing the nation's toughest penalties for illicit tobacco, including up to 17 years in jail and fines up to $21 million.
- The proposed legislation also introduces a 130-day closure order, holds landlords accountable, and bans ATMs from retailers selling prohibited products.
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closure order · convenience store · illicit tobacco · landlord · law enforcement · legislation · penalty · raid · south australia · taskforce · vape
Published: 2026-11-11T22:52:05
- Drakes Supermarkets founder Roger Drake AM has been inducted into the 2026 William Buck Impact Awards Hall of Fame in Adelaide.
- Drake opened his first supermarket in 1974, growing Drakes into Australia's largest independent grocery retailer with over 69 stores and 6,000 staff.
- The honor recognizes his leadership, business achievements, and significant contribution to employment and the South Australian community.
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business award · community · drakes supermarkets · grocery · hall of fame · independent retailer · leadership · roger drake · south australia
Published: 2026-11-11T22:14:11
- Lowe’s has partnered with housing rewards platform Bilt to allow members to earn points on Lowe’s purchases and use them for home maintenance subscriptions.
- The partnership utilizes Bilt’s AI-powered Neighborhood OS platform to connect businesses with nearby consumers through personalized offers and loyalty benefits.
- Bilt members can link their MyLowe’s Rewards accounts and use points toward a $99 annual Lowe’s HomeCare+ subscription covering in-home maintenance services.
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artificial intelligence · bilt · commerce · home improvement · lowes · loyalty program · marketing · partnership · reward · subscription
Published: 2026-11-11T22:13:57
- Gideon has launched the TREY autonomous forklift in North America, designed to fully load and unload trailers using advanced physical artificial intelligence.
- The forklift can handle various pallet types and trailer styles, moving up to 28 pallets per hour and operating autonomously across multiple shifts.
- TREY utilizes image-based perception and sensor fusion to navigate dynamic dock conditions safely, integrating with existing warehouse management systems.
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artificial intelligence · automation · autonomous forklift · gideon · logistics · manufacturing · robotics · supply chain · trailer loading · warehouse
Published: 2026-11-11T22:01:57
- Western Australia's Consumer Protection Commissioner has sued Burk Fuel for allegedly selling regular unleaded 91 as Premium 95 and 98.
- Independent fuel testing indicated that fuel sold at several Burk Fuel locations between July 2025 and February 2026 was consistent with regular unleaded.
- The civil proceedings allege breaches of the Australian Consumer Law regarding false or misleading representations about fuel octane ratings.
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burk fuel · consumer law · consumer protection · false representation · fuel · lawsuit · octane rating · service station · western australia
Published: 2026-11-11T21:45:38
- Mayor-elect Nithya Raman plans to prioritize housing and development in her first 100 days to address Los Angeles's affordability crisis and development gridlock.
- Raman's agenda includes streamlining permitting, creating shot clocks for city agencies, and reforming building inspections to encourage more construction and density.
- She faces the challenge of balancing ambitious pro-housing policies with tenant protections while reassuring skeptical developers and real estate investors.
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affordability · development · housing · los angeles · mayor · nithya raman · policy · politics · real estate · urban planning · zoning
Published: 2026-11-11T21:08:54
- VNS Health has renewed its 8,000-square-foot lease for a regional office at 1200 Waters Place in the Bronx's Hutchinson Metro Center.
- The senior care and in-home nursing provider has been a tenant at the mixed-use property, owned by Simone Development Companies, since 2003.
- The Hutchinson Metro Center is a 42-acre campus featuring office, retail, medical space, and a Marriott hotel, welcoming over 13,000 people daily.
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bronx · commercial real estate · healthcare · hutchinson metro center · lease renewal · office space · property management · simone development · vns health
Published: 2026-11-11T20:21:47
- Wawa is bringing back its popular Gobbler limited-time offer for the holiday season, available as a Hoagie, Bowl, or Wrap at all 1,200 locations.
- The convenience store chain will distribute custom Hot Turkey bibs to the first 500 customers at each location purchasing a Gobbler.
- Wawa also announced a new partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the team's Official Hoagie and Breakfast Sandwich partner.
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convenience store · food service · gobbler · holiday season · limited time offer · marketing · partnership · philadelphia 76ers · promotion · wawa
Published: 2026-11-11T19:56:24
- Store brands achieved a record unit market share of 23.7% through the first 10 months of 2026, outperforming national brands in unit sales.
- Private-label products offered significant cost savings, with U.S. shoppers saving an estimated $20.5 billion in the first half of the year.
- The PLMA's upcoming trade show will feature a record number of booths and exhibitors, highlighting the growing prominence of store brands.
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consumer product · grocery · market share · national brand · plma · pricing · private label · retail · store brand · trade show
Published: 2026-11-11T19:54:34
- Developer Jacob Fulop has filed plans for two 99-unit apartment buildings in East Harlem, totaling 198 units.
- The 11-story buildings will include a gym and outdoor recreation space, and are likely designed to stay just under 100 units to avoid higher wage requirements.
- The development site is adjacent to the Metro North Court apartments, though the land ownership remains unclear.
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apartment · construction · east harlem · housing · jacob fulop · new york city · real estate · residential development · urban planning
Published: 2026-11-11T19:38:00
- The new ISO 21423:2026 standard establishes a common communication language for autonomous mobile robots from different vendors operating in shared environments.
- The standard builds on the MassRobotics Interoperability Standard, which was developed in 2020 to enable multi-vendor robot collaboration in warehouses.
- ISO 21423 allows robots to share location, speed, and condition data, and communicate with facility systems like lifts and doors, reducing integration costs.
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automation · autonomous mobile robot · interoperability · iso standard · logistics · manufacturing · massrobotics · robotics · technology · warehouse
Published: 2026-11-11T19:28:09
- RaceTrac has opened its first location in Memphis, Tennessee, marking an expansion of its travel center footprint in the state.
- The new site along the I-40 corridor serves as a midpoint between RaceTrac's Dallas/Fort Worth and Nashville markets.
- The Tennessee convenience store market is seeing significant growth, with Buc-ee's and Wawa also opening new locations in the state.
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buc ees · convenience store · expansion · fuel · grand opening · memphis · racetrac · retail · tennessee · travel center · wawa
Published: 2026-11-11T19:13:16
- Mojo Energy Pouches launched a limited-time Wintergreen: Hero Edition flavor containing 50 milligrams of caffeine naturally derived from green tea, with zero sugar and zero calories.
- The limited-edition packs feature Wounded Warrior Project branding as part of Mojo's ongoing partnership with the organization.
- Each slider pack contains 15 liquid-free pouches designed for convenient and flexible energy consumption.
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caffeine · convenience store · energy pouch · flavor · green tea · limited time offer · partnership · product launch · sugar free · veteran
Published: 2026-11-11T18:33:57
- Naturipe Farms introduced SnackBites, a refrigerated protein snack featuring a real fruit center with 12 grams of protein per three-count package.
- Each bite contains only 100 calories and is formulated with BC30 probiotics to support digestion and the gut microbiome.
- The product is positioned around nutrition, convenience, and wellness by combining real fruit, functional ingredients, and protein.
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calorie · convenience store · digestion · fruit · nutrition · probiotic · product launch · protein snack · refrigerated food · wellness
Published: 2026-11-11T18:24:17
- The Peanut Institute highlighted research during National Diabetes Month showing that peanuts have a low glycemic index of 14 and may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
- A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating peanuts changed blood fat profiles, linked to an 11% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Peanuts and peanut butter deliver approximately seven grams of plant-based protein per serving along with 19 vitamins and minerals, fiber, and healthy fats.
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blood sugar · diabetes · diet · glycemic index · health research · lipid · national diabetes month · nutrition · peanut · plant protein · public health
Published: 2026-11-11T18:00:00
- Robox AI introduced a configurable artificial intelligence video intelligence platform that transforms existing camera networks into proactive systems for loss prevention, safety, and store operations in drug stores.
- The platform integrates with retailers' current camera infrastructure via a local edge artificial intelligence device and a cloud-based platform, enabling real-time detection, alerts, and centralized monitoring across multiple locations.
- Beyond theft prevention, the technology can monitor compliance, track customer queues, document slip-and-fall incidents, and support inventory and controlled-substance monitoring.
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artificial intelligence · camera · compliance · drug store · loss prevention · pharmacy · retail crime · security · shrink · surveillance · technology · video intelligence
Published: 2026-11-11T17:30:11
- eBay launched a new visual identification feature for its magical listing tool that allows sellers to take a photo of an item and use artificial intelligence to automatically generate a listing.
- The feature is available in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and builds on a mobile listing creation flow debuted in 2025.
- eBay reported that 10 million unique sellers have used its artificial intelligence features, resulting in 800,000 new listings daily.
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artificial intelligence · ebay · electronic commerce · image recognition · listing tool · mobile application · online marketplace · product listing · seller · visual identification
Published: 2026-11-11T17:26:55
- Toot'n Totum has rapidly expanded in the Lubbock, Texas area, opening 10 new-to-industry stores over the past three years with three more slated for 2027 and additional locations in the pipeline.
- The chain's Gen-3 prototype stores measure 5,200 square feet and feature modern designs, expanded grab-and-go food sections, and drive-through operations for guest convenience.
- Toot'n Totum is prioritizing proprietary foodservice programs including Fast'n Fresh grab-and-go items, Mitch's Texas Style BBQ, Red's Pizza, Oasis Tea, and a new Jacket Potato concept, all supported by a centralized kitchen in Amarillo.
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centralized kitchen · convenience store · drive through · foodservice · grab and go · proprietary brand · remodel · retail · store expansion · texas · travel center
Published: 2026-11-11T17:00:00
- The 2026 Retailer Choice Awards announced winners across 16 categories recognizing the most popular new product launches in the independent convenience sector, voted on exclusively by independent convenience retailers.
- Notable winners included Monster Ultra Guava for energy drink launch, Cadbury and More Biscoff for chocolate confectionery, and Coca-Cola Cherry Float for soft drink launch.
- Booker won Wholesaler of the Year, Mondelez International won Manufacturer of the Year, and ShopMate won Technology Provider of the Year.
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alcohol · confectionery · convenience store · energy drink · ice cream · independent retailer · manufacturer · nicotine pouch · product launch · retailer choice award · snack · soft drink · technology provider · wholesaler
Published: 2026-11-11T16:40:00
- The HDA Research Foundation named four recipients of its 2026 Karen J. Ribler Scholarship, supporting pharmaceutical supply chain professionals pursuing further education and professional development.
- Recipients include employees from Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Pharmsource, Johnson & Johnson, and Lupin Pharmaceuticals pursuing degrees ranging from bachelor's to doctoral programs.
- The scholarship program is now in its eighth year and is part of the Foundation's broader efforts to advance education and leadership development throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain.
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certification · degree · education · healthcare distribution alliance · leadership · pharmaceutical · professional development · research foundation · scholarship · supply chain
Published: 2026-11-11T16:36:23
- Mystery shop data from unannounced store visits revealed that shoppers were ignored at 7 of 12 stores, with first evaluations averaging only a 30% score.
- The findings highlight what happens on a sales floor when no one from headquarters is watching, suggesting store associates ignore shoppers more often than retailers believe.
- The mystery shops are conducted by Bob Phibbs, known as the Retail Doctor, before any client training begins.
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customer experience · customer service · evaluation · mystery shop · retail · sales floor · shopper · store associate · training
Published: 2026-11-11T16:32:10
- PC Health launched a French-language version of PC Chat, an artificial intelligence-powered health information tool, expanding access for Quebec residents through the PC Health and Pharmaprix apps and websites.
- The tool helps users understand symptoms, prepare for medical appointments, and identify appropriate healthcare resources, drawing on more than 1,000 reviewed and validated Canadian clinical sources.
- A Harris Poll survey found that 48% of Quebec respondents trust health information generated by artificial intelligence tools, and user health conversations are stored in Canada in accordance with Canadian privacy regulations.
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artificial intelligence · clinical source · digital health · french language · health assistant · healthcare · loblaw · patient care · pharmacy · pharmaprix · privacy · quebec