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Updated 1h agoWhat's happening: MojoAuth unveils enterprise‑grade passwordless platform for large retailers
MojoAuth introduced a password‑less authentication solution that merges WebAuthn passkeys, OTP, magic links and adaptive risk‑based MFA, removing passwords while meeting PCI‑DSS standards. The platform supports private‑cloud deployments and is built to sustain traffic spikes such as Black‑Friday sales across web and mobile channels.
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By the numbers: Tilray Brands acquires BrewDog for £33M ($44M)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Ecommpay Launches Free E-Commerce Fraud Defence Guide
Payments platform Ecommpay released a free whitepaper titled “E‑commerce fraud defence: A quick guide for merchants.” The guide details nine top fraud threats, including friendly fraud, refund fraud, account takeover and AI‑powered deepfakes, and offers actionable mitigation tactics. Ecommpay claims its risk‑management solution prevents over 97% of fraudulent transactions while preserving a smooth shopper experience. The publication arrives as UK e‑commerce fraud losses reached £1.17 bn in 2024.
By Retail Focus (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Global Supply Chain Volatility Pushes Sports Brand On to Open Robot-Centric South Korean Factory
Swiss performance brand On has inaugurated its second automated footwear factory near Busan, South Korea, featuring 32 robots. The new plant, together with the Zurich site, is projected to boost global production capacity by 30 times in 2026, shifting the...
By Retail Gazette
News•Feb 26, 2026
Soft Drink’s Jio Moment? RIL’s Campa Tests Coke-Pepsi Duopoly of 30 Years
Reliance Industries has revived the legacy Campa Cola brand, pricing bottles at INR 10 and quickly gaining a foothold in India's carbonated soft‑drink market. Within a year, Campa grew to roughly 7% market share and generated about INR 1,000 crore in revenue, contributing...
By ET BrandEquity (Economic Times) — Marketing
News•Feb 26, 2026
Aldi to Raise Pay for Second Time This Year
Aldi announced a second pay rise for its UK store staff effective 1 April 2026, boosting hourly wages to £13.50 nationally and £14.88 within the M25, with higher rates for longer service. The increase covers more than 28,000 hourly‑paid colleagues and follows...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
EG Group to Divest French Operations
EG Group announced it will sell its French operating business, including 260 convenience and fuel sites, to co‑founder Zuber Issa’s vehicle EG On Move via a put option. The divestiture follows a staged exit that began with the sale of...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Co-Op Appoints Andy Wilmot as Group Supply Chain and Logistics Director
Co‑op announced the appointment of Andy Wilmot as group supply chain and logistics director, effective April 2026. Wilmot, a veteran of A.F. Blakemore and DHL, replaces Derek Furnival, who is retiring after three decades. The hire is positioned to accelerate Co‑op’s operational...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Celio’s Francois Gomez Bets on Bigger Stores, Honest Pricing and Sharper India Play
At the ET Retail GIRS 2026 conference, Celio COO Francois Gomez outlined a new growth plan for India, emphasizing larger‑format stores and a shift away from discount‑driven sales. The brand will prioritize honest pricing and its core apparel DNA—suits, polos, shirts and...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Ralph Lauren Creates MLB Capsule Just in Time for World Baseball Classic
Ralph Lauren unveiled a new MLB capsule featuring six teams, timed for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The line offers satin jackets, fleece sweatshirts, caps and novelty pieces, with a pronounced focus on the New York Yankees. The collection launches...
By WWD
News•Feb 26, 2026
How Korean-American Fine Jewellery Brand Kinn Is Turning Into a Modern Heritage House
Jennie Yoon founded Kinn after a 2015 theft stole family heirlooms, prompting her to create modern, sustainable fine jewellery. Launching in 2017, the DTC brand differentiates with lab‑grown gemstones, recycled 14k gold, and a "KinnCycle" service that remelts old pieces....
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Meta Is Auto-Generating AI Ads for Its Advertisers, Causing Headaches for Image-Conscious Fashion Brands
Meta has begun automatically generating AI‑derived advertisements from brands' existing creative assets, inserting them into Facebook and Instagram feeds without explicit advertiser approval. The move aims to boost ad inventory and lower production costs, but early adopters like British tights...
By Glossy
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Southdale Center Turns 70; Then What?
Southdale Center, America’s first indoor mall, celebrated its 70th anniversary after Simon Property Group completed a $400 million renovation that added a high‑end luxury wing featuring brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton. The upgrade makes Southdale the Midwest’s most concentrated...
By The Robin Report
News•Feb 26, 2026
Why Ruggable’s Lauren Sherman Is Focused on Resetting the Balance of Brand and Performance Marketing
Lauren Sherman, Ruggable’s chief marketing officer, is leading a deliberate reset that shifts focus from pure performance‑driven digital spend to brand‑centric initiatives. After seven months in the role, she aims to embed consumer‑led creative, real‑world activations, and designer collaborations into...
By Modern Retail
News•Feb 26, 2026
Can Amika Conquer Body Care?
Amika, the Brooklyn‑based prestige hair‑care brand, is launching a three‑piece body‑care line featuring a body wash, whipped butter and a vitamin C‑infused oil priced between $27 and $50. The move follows a 97% consumer demand signal and taps into the fastest‑growing...
By WWD
News•Feb 26, 2026
Setting up Shop with Brotherwolf
Brotherwolf has opened a flagship studio on Clarendon Street in South Melbourne, converting a 19th‑century bank into a 100‑square‑metre grooming and fashion hub. The new space reflects a decade of learning, shifting from instinctive expansion to deliberate design that blends...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Cettire in the Red Amid Weak US Performance, Shares Plunge
Cettire reported a first‑half fiscal loss of $1.1 million, reversing a $4.7 million profit from the prior year, as US tariff changes and soft luxury demand hit sales. Revenue slipped 2.8% to $382.8 million, while adjusted EBITDA fell 28% to $8.7 million. Excluding the...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Harris Technology Now ‘One of the Fastest Growing’ in Its Sector
Harris Technology, a refurbished‑technology specialist, posted an 18.9% rise in sales revenue to $8.3 million and a 7.1% increase in profit to $2.8 million for the first half of the financial year. Monthly refurbished sales now average $500,000. A strategic shift toward...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Sigma’s Double-Digit Sales, Profit Growth ‘Proves’ Merger Decision
Sigma Healthcare reported double‑digit growth in its first‑half fiscal results, driven by the Chemist Warehouse network. Revenue rose 15% to $5.5 billion, normalised EBIT increased 18.7% to $582.9 million, and NPAT grew 19.2% to $392 million. Chemist Warehouse sales jumped 17.2% to $5.1 billion,...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 26, 2026
84 Lumber Launches Campaign to Honor Nation’s 250th Anniversary
84 Lumber has launched the Building America 250 campaign to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence. The initiative ties the company’s 70‑year history to the national celebration, featuring a new logo unveiled at the International Builders’ Show and a series...
By Hardware Retailing
News•Feb 26, 2026
Coupang Set to Declare Fallout From Massive Korean Data Breach
South Korea’s e‑commerce leader Coupang disclosed a massive data breach affecting about 34 million users, prompting a government investigation that blamed internal management failures. The incident coincided with a 3.5 % drop in monthly active users and a 6.3 % decline in daily...
By Inside Retail Asia
News•Feb 26, 2026
What Lies Ahead for Thailand’s Retail Giants?
Thailand’s two retail powerhouses, Makro‑Lotus (CP Axtra) and Berli Jucker’s Big C, posted modest 2025 results, with total revenues rising only 1.7% to THB 520.7 bn and Big C’s sales falling 2.4% to THB 101 bn. Both firms cite a 7.2% drop in international tourist arrivals...
By Inside Retail Asia
News•Feb 26, 2026
How Cafuné Built a Contemporary Handbag Brand From Hong Kong
Queenie Fan and Day Lau launched Cafuné in 2015 to address a lack of affordable, high‑quality contemporary handbags in Asia. Leveraging Fan’s New York design experience and a digital‑first, direct‑to‑consumer model, the brand built a reputation for structured, timeless silhouettes...
By Inside Retail Asia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Myer Celebrates TOPSHOP Arrival With Star-Studded Campaign Via Howatson+Co
Australian department store Myer announced the arrival of British fast‑fashion label TOPSHOP with a high‑profile “My Store Is” campaign. The campaign, produced by Howatson+Company, stars actress Olivia De Jonge, TikTok creator Guy Vadas and artist Bella McGoldrick, emphasizing personal style as identity....
By B&T (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Super Retail Group Profits Hurt by Rebel Discounts
Super Retail Group reported a 4.2% increase in first‑half FY2026 sales to $2.1 billion, but profits fell 19.8% year‑on‑year. The decline was driven by peak capital‑expenditure spending and aggressive promotional activity at its Rebel sporting‑goods chain, which shaved 20 basis points...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Krispy Kreme Inc (DNUT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Krispy Kreme reported fourth‑quarter 2024 revenue of $404 million, reflecting 21% year‑over‑year growth despite a cyber‑security breach that trimmed $11 million of sales and $10 million of adjusted EBITDA. The company added more than 2,800 new delivered‑fresh‑daily (DFD) doors, driving a 34% increase...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
GigaCloud Technology Inc (GCT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
GigaCloud Technology reported record Q3 2025 revenue of $333 million, a 10% year‑over‑year increase, and a quarterly EPS of $0.99. Growth was powered by a 70% surge in European revenue, bringing the region to $100 million, while product revenue rose 16% YoY...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
Warby Parker Inc (WRBY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Warby Parker reported FY2024 revenue growth exceeding 15% and a 40% jump in adjusted EBITDA, driven by its strongest Q4 growth since 2021. The company opened 41 new stores in 2024, expanded its insurance network to over 30 million in‑network lives,...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•56 min
S07.EP03 - B2B Branding: The Unsexy Truth with Martin Zarian
In this episode, hosts Jacob Cass and Matt Davies interview Martin Zarian, founder of the full‑stack agency Factory 39, about the challenges of branding in the B2B space. Martin explains that a brand is the sum of experiences and emotions...
By JUST Branding
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bealls Appoints David Brown Vice President of Stores
Bealls Inc. announced David Brown as its new Vice President of Stores, overseeing nationwide store operations. Brown brings more than 25 years of retail leadership, including recent success as regional vice president at Ross Dress for Less where his teams...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 25, 2026
John Elliott Brand Reportedly Sold to Centric, Sam Ben-Avraham
Los Angeles‑based John Elliott has been sold to Centric Brands and entrepreneur Sam Ben‑Avraham, with plans for a major relaunch later this year. The brand, once a cult favorite among athletes and influencers, saw sales and store closures after the pandemic....
By WWD
News•Feb 25, 2026
From Cart to Couch: How Retail Data Is Powering the Next Era of Premium Video
Retail data is now the backbone of outcome‑based CTV audiences, allowing brands to target known, competitive or lapsed shoppers on premium video platforms. Kroger Precision Marketing reports that campaigns built on its grocery‑derived audiences generate a median 5% lift in...
By Multichannel Merchant
News•Feb 25, 2026
Urban Outfitters’ Rental Business Beats Its Sales Target
Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly rental service posted $568 million in net sales for the year ended Jan. 31, surpassing its $500 million target and delivering $35 million in profit. The platform grew its average active monthly subscribers to 420,000, a 40% increase year‑over‑year, and now...
By WSJ – U.S. Business (global/Asia spillover)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Fnac Darty Sailing Steady, Soon with a New Captain
Fnac Darty posted a €10.33 billion turnover in 2025, a modest 0.7% rise over 2024, underscoring resilience in a weak French consumption climate. CEO Enrique Martinez highlighted that the first year of the "Beyond everyday" strategic plan confirmed the model’s relevance....
By Retail Detail (EU)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Amazon Will Implement DD+7 Policy and Sellers’ Payment Recovery Time Will Be Extended
Amazon announced a global DD+7 payout rule effective March 5, 2026, with the German marketplace following on March 12. Under the new policy, seller funds are released seven days after delivery confirmation, extending the typical cash‑in cycle to eight or nine days. The...
By EcomCrew
News•Feb 25, 2026
QuikTrip Opens 1,200th Store
QuikTrip celebrated the opening of its 1,200th store at 6459 Jonesboro Road in Morrow, Georgia, marking the retailer’s 181st location in the state. The new outlet features QT Kitchens, an expanded coffee menu, and creates roughly 24 local jobs with...
By Mass Market Retailers
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Jumia’s Fiscal Year 25 Revenue Was US$190 Million, a Year-on-Year Increase of 13%
Jumia reported full‑year 2025 revenue of $188.9 million, up 13% year‑over‑year, while GMV reached $818.6 million, a 14% increase. The fourth quarter showed a 34% revenue jump to $61.4 million and a 36% rise in GMV, driven by a 26% surge in active...
By EcomCrew
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
From “Emotional Consumption” To “Green Compliance”, What Blue Oceans Does Amazon’s 2026 Trend Report Reveal?
Amazon's 2026 Global Consumer Trends Report identifies two converging forces—emotional consumption and green compliance—reshaping cross‑border e‑commerce. By 2025, 73% of shoppers will factor emotions into buying decisions, while over 60% of European consumers will prioritize environmental standards by 2026, prompting...
By EcomCrew
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Wayfair Shifting From Online to Offline?
Amazon eclipsed Walmart with $716.9 billion revenue, becoming the U.S.'s top seller, while the furniture sector lagged at 2.3% growth in 2025. Wayfair and TJX Home Goods each captured just over 15% market share, outpacing IKEA’s 7%. Despite a modest 1%...
By EcomCrew
News•Feb 25, 2026
Grocery Prices Will Continue to Increase in 2026: USDA
The USDA Economic Research Service forecasts a 2.5% rise in overall grocery prices for 2026, slightly below the 20‑year average of 2.6%. Seven of the 15 food‑at‑home categories, including beef, fish, sugar and non‑alcoholic beverages, are expected to outpace the...
By Supermarket News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Aptar Beauty Introduces Premium Dispensing Solutions to Address Brand Differentiation Needs
Aptar Beauty unveiled a suite of premium dispensing and decoration solutions aimed at mass‑market personal‑care brands seeking shelf differentiation. The offering includes in‑mold coloring, metal‑like masterbatches, laser engraving and other high‑impact finishes that can be applied to both plastic and...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
Wegmans Releases Statement on Facial Recognition Technology
Wegmans Food Markets released a statement clarifying that its facial recognition technology is deployed in only a small fraction of stores and is used exclusively for security purposes. The company emphasized that it does not collect retinal scans or voice...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 25, 2026
Charlotte Tilbury CEO Demetra Pinsent Exits the Brand
Charlotte Tilbury chief executive Demetra Pinsent will leave the luxury cosmetics brand after 14 years, with her last day set for February 26. Founder Charlotte Tilbury will assume both creative and commercial leadership as president, chairman, and chief creative officer. Pinsent helped grow the company...
By The Business of Fashion (BoF)
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•9 min
David’s Bridal Is Turning 300 Wedding Tasks Into One Click | eTail West 2026
In this OmniTalk Retail interview at eTail West 2026, David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook outlines the company’s “Aisle to Algorithm” strategy, an AI‑driven, asset‑light approach that condenses the 300‑task wedding planning process into a single click. She describes the “tech...
By Omni Talk
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•18 min
Solving Furniture Decision Fatigue Through AI and Retail Partnerships at Furniture.com | eTail West 2026
In this episode, Ann Mazinga chats with Alex Seaman, SVP and co‑founder of Furniture.com, about the platform’s AI‑driven solution to furniture‑shopping decision fatigue. Furniture.com aggregates dozens of trusted retailers into a single, agentic checkout experience, using AI to standardize product...
By Omni Talk
News•Feb 25, 2026
CourtPilot – Recover Money Through Small Claims Court Guided by AI
CourtPilot, an AI‑powered legal platform, enables UK e‑commerce sellers to file small‑claims cases without a solicitor. For a one‑off £97 fee, users receive AI‑generated court documents, evidence analysis, and step‑by‑step guidance for claims up to £10,000. The service begins with...
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Feb 25, 2026
RTP Network Marks Record 2 Million Transactions in a Day
The Clearing House’s Real‑Time Payments (RTP) network set two historic milestones, processing 2.05 million transactions in a single day on Feb. 13 and reaching a daily value peak of $8.36 billion on Feb. 18. The surge reflects accelerating adoption among retail users, digital‑wallet transfers,...
By PYMNTS
News•Feb 25, 2026
Great Clips Taps Into Quarterback Kirk Cousins’ Love for Value Haircuts in New Campaign
Great Clips leveraged NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins as a brand spokesperson in a January 2026 promotion tied to the College Football Playoffs, offering a $9.99 haircut coupon. The 24‑day campaign generated an 11.6% sales lift and a 7.4% rise in...
By Multichannel Merchant
News•Feb 25, 2026
Roots Appoints Rosie Pouzar as Chief Commercial Officer
Toronto‑based premium outdoor brand Roots has appointed Rosie Pouzar as its new Chief Commercial Officer, elevating her from Head of Omnichannel Growth. Pouzar, who previously led Sephora Canada’s retail expansion, will oversee commercial strategy, operations, and customer insight across Roots’...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bio Creative Labs Expands with Dual Whole Foods Rollout
Bio Creative Labs is rolling out its new BELIEVE hair‑care line and Petal Fresh Skin ResQ Hello Hydration skincare collection across every Whole Foods Market in the United States. The dual launch bypasses regional testing, reflecting the company’s confidence in...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 25, 2026
Jimmy John’s Opens First Saskatoon Location
Jimmy John’s opened its first Saskatchewan restaurant in Saskatoon on February 24, marking the brand’s entry into the province and extending its Canadian footprint. The location at 120‑225 Payne Bend offered the first 100 guests a free 6‑inch sandwich and drink,...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 25, 2026
Kroger Expands Savings Programs to Improve Access to GLP-1 Medications
Kroger is expanding its pharmacy savings programs to include manufacturer‑sponsored discounts for GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs. The retailer now pairs medication access with nutrition counseling, fresh‑food options, and registered dietitian services, creating a one‑stop wellness hub. In select states, customers can...
By Mass Market Retailers