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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme call it quits, ending their nationwide rollout plan after realizing the doughnut pilot wasn’t scalable due to cost and distribution challenges.
• Klarna integrates with Google Pay, enabling U.S. users to split purchases into BNPL installments as the fintech expands its reach through mainstream mobile wallets.
• Walmart to train 100,000 Indian small businesses through its Vriddhi program, deepening its investment in MSMEs and strengthening its international supply chain and marketplace ecosystem.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire SpartanNash in a $1.77B deal that would create a powerhouse food distributor with nearly 60 DCs and 10,000+ customers, aimed at empowering local grocers and enhancing price competitiveness.
• Klarna dives into mobile telecom, launching a $40/month unlimited 5G plan in the U.S. via a partnership with Gigs, further expanding its ecosystem of app-based financial and lifestyle services.
• Kroger will close 60 underperforming stores by 2026, redirecting capital into price cuts, service upgrades, and new store growth, while working to make e-commerce profitable and find a permanent CEO.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Lululemon trims 150 corporate roles as it faces sluggish North American sales, rising inventories, and tariff pressures, all while defending its long-term strategy.
• Home Depot enters a $5B bidding war for GMS, squaring off against QXO Inc. in a battle to dominate the construction supply chain and bolster its pro contractor business.
• NikeSkims launch delayed, with production issues pushing the high-profile collab with Kim Kardashian to late 2025—just as Nike undergoes leadership shakeups and strategic resets.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Amazon CEO Andy Jassy outlines an AI-first future, with generative and agentic tools set to transform operations, streamline logistics, and reduce corporate headcount.
• TikTok Shop launches “Deals for You Days”, a two-week event packed with 50% discounts, livestream price guarantees, and continued e-commerce momentum—even as political scrutiny lingers.
• Live commerce platform Whatnot surges to $3B in sales, fueled by auction-style livestreams, strong community engagement, and rapid expansion into new categories like fashion and electronics.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Amazon stretches Prime Day to four days (July 8–11), doubling down on deal drops and driving Prime engagement amid cautious consumer spending.
• H-E-B pilots autonomous delivery robots in Austin using Favor and Avride tech, offering fast, sidewalk-level grocery service with privacy-first bots.
• Costco to open its first gas-only location in California with 40 pumps, testing a traffic-easing fuel strategy that could scale if successful.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• H&M goes all-in on AI to win back shoppers from Shein and Temu, using predictive and generative tools to fuel smarter store operations and trend response.
• Albertsons debuts digital display networks in produce aisles and entrances, bridging online and in-store with real-time ad targeting and shopper analytics.
• Saks Global reassures investors and vendors, secures $350M in financing, and says no store closures are coming—even as luxury brands remain watchful.

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Retail Club and Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Amazon launches “One Grocery” – unifying Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go under a single leadership team and shared corporate systems to accelerate omnichannel innovation.
• Walmart & Amazon explore stablecoins – major retailers are considering launching their own crypto-backed currencies to lower payment fees and speed up transactions, pending new federal legislation.
• Costco gives Executive Members a boost – starting June 30, exec-tier members get in an hour earlier and all members get extra Saturday shopping time as Costco doubles down on member perks after strong Q3 results.
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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Zara’s Growth Woes: Inditex starts Q2 with only 6% sales growth and warns of a 3% annual sales hit from foreign exchange pressures. Despite this, the fashion giant is investing €2.7 billion in store upgrades and logistics to weather global volatility.
• Starbucks Goes AI: The coffee giant pilots Green Dot Assist, a new generative AI tool powered by Microsoft Azure, aimed at streamlining barista workflows and improving customer service across 35 stores—part of a broader digital operations overhaul.
• Victoria’s Secret Hit by Cyberattack: A data breach cost the brand $10M in lost Q2 income. As sales stall and margins shrink, the company leans into its Pink brand, while activist investors demand a bolder transformation plan.

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In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Lowe’s bets big on the creator economy, partnering with MrBeast and launching its first affiliate creator network to win over Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
• Amazon upgrades its generative AI ad tools, now offering multi-scene, branded, and ultra-customizable video content to advertisers using just a single product image.
• Walmart rewrites the launch playbook, delivering the Nintendo Switch 2 to customers before breakfast using its Express Delivery network — complete with surprise snacks and viral buzz.

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl.

In today's Retail Daily Minute:

• Victoria’s Secret faces activist heat as major shareholder BBRC calls for a complete board overhaul, citing poor performance, cyber missteps, and an outdated leadership structure.
• UNFI reels from a cyberattack, leaving its grocery network hobbled and triggering the end of its deal with Key Food — plus a distribution center closure.
• Walmart makes a bold fintech move, launching two new credit cards through its startup OnePay and parting ways with Capital One in favor of a Synchrony partnership.

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