Retail News Monitoring

VC Funding for Retail FinTech Market Drops 38% Amid Tariff Concerns

Venture capital (VC) funding for the retail FinTech market dropped 37.8% in the first quarter compared to the previous quarter, PitchBook said in a report released Thursday (May 1). The decline was driven by concerns about tariffs and inflation, which …

Energy drink brand Gorgie’s playbook for retail growth depends on ‘viral moments’ and crowdsourcing

Energy drink brand Gorgie’s community-oriented approach to brand building laid out the path to growth from its origins in direct-to-consumer to national retail launches. Last month, Gorgie launched in 863 Target stores nationwide, following a nationwide …

Retail investors on NSE up twofold in January-March quarter

The number of retail shareholders on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) more than doubled (115%) during the January-March quarter. Experts say this is primarily because of two factors. First, there is an anticipation that the country’s biggest stock …

Multiple restaurants, retail shops part of Club Pheasant revamp plan

The West Sacramento City Council approved a revitalization plan that will redevelop the site of the historic Club Pheasant restaurant. WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One of West Sacramento's most historic sites took a major step toward revitalization.  The …

Morgan Stanley to offer retail crypto trading on E*TRADE

Regulatory shifts and increasing client demand prompted Morgan Stanley to start building a crypto trading feature for its E*TRADE platform. Latest regulatory shifts have prompted traditional financial institutions to bet on crypto. On May 1, reports …

Allwyn’s local retail champions begin shop refit work with prize money

National Lottery operator, Allwyn’s, 2024 Local Retail Champions, Natalie and Martin Lightfoot – who own Londis Solo Convenience in Glasgow – have completed the first stage of their Social Value store makeover by installing new colleague headsets to help …

Strabane Retail Radio Scheme Expands To Boost Business Safety

A successful radio-based scheme that enables businesses in Strabane town centre to share information and report retail theft and associated crime to the police is expanding thanks to additional funding. The Radiolink scheme, which facilitates direct …

Packaging with a Purpose: The Role of Sustainable E-commerce Packaging in Modern Retail

The rapid expansion of global e-commerce has placed sustainability at the forefront of packaging strategies. As consumers grow increasingly conscious of environmental issues, businesses are responding by prioritizing eco-friendly solutions in order to …

Australian dollar eyes Aussie retail sales

The Australian dollar is in negative territory on Thursday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6382, down 0.30% on the day. Retail sales expected to improve Australia's retail sales for March are projected to improve to 0.4% m…

Co-op Hack Triggers Swift Cyber Response Amid Rising Retail Threats

Co-op has confirmed that it was forced to shut down parts of its systems following an attempted cyber intrusion, raising fresh concerns over the growing wave of cyberattacks targeting the UK retail sector. The incident, which emerged late last week, …

The Boulevard Banbridge welcomes new Sportslocker store to retail offering

A top shopping outlet in Northern Ireland has announced the opening of a new store. The Boulevard will welcome the arrival of Sportslocker ahead of a busy summer of sport. Sportslocker will be opening at the popular shopping outlet in Banbridge on Saturday …

Inaugural Last Mile Retail Awards to Recognize Retail Excellence in Home Delivery

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Last Mile Retail Awards will honor top-performing retailers and industry leaders advancing excellence in last-mile home delivery. The highly anticipated awards gala …

SEBI Chief rules out aptitude test for retail traders in F&O: ‘Sufficient checks, balances in place to tackle fraud’

Markets regulator Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey has ruled out the possibility of an aptitude test for retail traders wanting to participates in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment, saying it is impractical and prone to regulatory overreach. The …

Phoenix College retail management certificate advances food industry career opportunities

The year of the ESL in UK retail

The need to find efficiencies, drive staff productivity and boost the in-store customer experience – not to mention ongoing efforts to try new things in the name of sustainability – are driving the adoption of electronic shelf labels (ESL) in UK retail.In …

List of May retail bloodbath closures as Forever 21 and Joann shutter all remaining stores

A new wave of retail closures is slated for May as a major retail bloodbath continues to wreak havoc on companies across the US. At least 2,500 stores across the country are set to permanently shutter this year after at least eight major US retail brands …

Should F&O trading require a licence? Vijay Kedia slams retail frenzy for turning markets into a casino

Veteran investor Vijay Kedia has raised serious concerns about retail investors gambling rather than investing strategically in the futures and options (F&O) segment. His remarks come amid a surge in retail participation, with many newcomers entering …

Westport retail building eyed for conversion into mixed-use, multifamily development 

Plans are in the works to turn a two-story retail building in Westport, at 220-222 Post Road W., into a three-story, mixed-use development with ground-floor retail space and 17 apartments on the second and third floors. Jennifer Chen, of Darien, doing …

ATIR rules sealing of retail outlet without due process violates natural justice

In a significant ruling, the Islamabad bench of the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) has declared the sealing of a taxpayer’s retail outlet without proper procedural compliance as unlawful, citing violations of natural justice and a …

Stephen J. Donell appointed Partition Referee in Joe Polk Trust v. Emil Hightower, Case #22STPB00556 (CA Superior Court)

On 04/11/25, LA Superior Court appointed Stephen J. Donell as Partition Referee in Joe Polk Trust v. Emil Hightower, Case No. 22STPB00556. LOS ANGELES, TX, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 11, …

Ana Launches the World’s First Autonomous AI/ML Engineer

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OpenAna, the innovation-driven AI company, today announced the launch of Ana, the world’s first Autonomous AI/ML Engineer, capable of independently building machine learning …

Portable Restroom Trailers, LLC (PRT) Launches Franchise Opportunity

LAKE WYLIE, SC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portable Restroom Trailers, LLC, an Inc 5000 leader in the sanitation industry since 2007, is thrilled to announce the launch of its franchise program. They are offering established …

Crumbl Unveils New Mother's Day Gifting Options

Desserts, Merch, Gift Cards, and More! LINDON, UT, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crumbl is making it easy to celebrate the women who fill life with love this Mother’s Day. For moms, grandmas, stepmoms, bonus moms, mother figures, and …

EY US unveils Michael E. Jordan of UNRL as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Heartland Award finalist

Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future SAINT PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The …

AI-Powered Retail and E-commerce Fraud Detection Startup TouchStone Wins 9th Annual Veteran Startup Showcase

Touchstone, an AI-based platform to combat retail fraud, refund, and return abuse, won a $100,000 prize at the Service First Foundation Veteran Startup Showcase CHARLOTTE, NC, NC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Touchstone, a …

Boostr Launches Agent IQ Series: A Purpose-Built AI Workforce for Media Sales, Planning, and Ad Ops.

New suite of AI agents automates manual work, reduces errors, and accelerates performance across the media lifecycle. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boostr, the leading provider of advertising management platforms …

Royal Cyber on Adobe Partner Directory – Driving Innovation & Digital Excellence

Royal Cyber is recognized in Adobe’s Technology Partner Directory for driving digital transformation with innovative, customer-centric solutions NAPERVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Royal Cyber Inc., a Silver Adobe Partner …

Pre-orders for the 1/4 Scale 'TV animation My Dress-Up Darling Marin Kitagawa' Statue Began May 2, 2025

Prime 1 Studio has announced the “TV animation My Dress-Up Darling Marin Kitagawa” statue. Pre-orders began May 2, 2025 (JST); release set for April 2026. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From TV animation My …

TGW Logistics hands over highly automated fulfillment center to INTERSPORT

Thanks to the powerful warehouse automation solution, the sporting goods retailer was able to consolidate multiple smaller warehouses into one central location. MARCHTRENK, AUSTRIA, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In January 2025, INTERSPORT …

Superior Van & Mobility Expands to Covington, Kentucky, with New Location

Superior Van & Mobility has expanded, opening its 18th location in Covington, Kentucky. It now serves the greater Cincinnati area and northeastern Kentucky. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Superior Van & …

BankShift Launching Pilot Program for Gen Z Embedded Banking via AWS Marketplace

Empowering credit unions and banks to embed Gen Z-ready banking services directly into popular brand apps—driving engagement, revenue, loyalty and control. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BankShift, the embedded …

Olvida aranceles, enfócate en ganancias: iPhones mayoreo de HK Refurbished Stock, la ventaja para distribuidores LatAm

iPhones mayoreo A+++ desde Hong Kong: calidad, márgenes altos y menos fricción para distribuidores de América Latina. MEXICO, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El comercio global es un campo minado. Los aranceles cambian constantemente, las …

MAK Incorporated Celebrates a Decade of Connecting Global Brands with Underserved Markets

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MAK Incorporated, a leading American-Pakistani woman-owned retail resale entity, marks its 10th anniversary of bridging prestigious brands with consumers in regions affected by …

Suddath Appoints Rich Greco as President of Workplace Solutions

Greco Brings 20+ Years of Global Real Estate and Operational Expertise to Drive Growth and Innovation JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Suddath Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Rich Greco as …

BPX Launches Customized Process Improvement Solutions for Industry-Specific Challenges

With the introduction of custom process improvement solutions, BPX creates new benchmarks in retail BPM. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With these solutions devised to tackle industry-specific challenges, …

Tess Mann Atelier Designs Shine on Italian Cinema Red Carpet

Actor Sofia Milos wore custom Tess Mann Atelier designs at 2025 Los Angeles Italia Film Festival, showcasing the Maria gown and Xenia power evening jumpsuit. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Television and film …

Best Pre Workout for Beginners: Safe and Effective Options

Dallas, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Choosing your first pre-workout can be overwhelming. There are so many different formulas, making it hard to know what's effective and what isn't. If you're a beginner, you want to make the right choice, …

Blue Sky Scrubs Honors Nurses Week with 20% Off All Products and a Commitment to Giving Back

Blue Sky Scrubs Honors Nurses Week with 20% Off All Products and a Commitment to Giving Back in Austin, Texas. We help fund future nurses through mentorship. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration of National …

Bones Is Back! The Award-Winning Halloween Book & Toy Set Launches on Kickstarter

A new Halloween tradition for families—featuring a glow-in-the-dark, cute skeleton toy and an award-winning children's book now on Kickstarter ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Launching on 5/5/2025 on Kickstarter, the …