Inside Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Australia will create a licencing framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and consider launching a retail central bank digital currency as part of the biggest overhaul of its payments industry in a quarter of a century. “Australia must retain its sovereignty over our payment system.”

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JULY 20, 2023

Amazon will expand its Amazon One palm payment technology to all 500+ Whole Foods Market stores by the end of 2023. The identification, payment, loyalty membership and entry solutions are currently deployed at a total of more than 400 locations in the U.S., Amazon acquired Whole Foods in 2017 for $13.7 billion.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022.

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APRIL 24, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will implement an orderly wind-down of its businesses while “conducting a limited marketing process” to find one or more buyers for some or all of its assets. It remains to be seen if a court-approved sales process will enable better results for the retailer.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Amazon is adding convenient payment options to 11 Whole Foods Markets in the Denver area with the rollout of its Amazon One palm recognition solution. Shoppers can use the Amazon One service to check out without needing to pull out their wallets or purses. Additionally, the SouthGlenn, Colo.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Target has big plans for 2022, with the retailer announcing plans to invest up to $5 billion this year to open new stores, enhance its digital, fulfillment and supply chain capabilities, and expand its shop-in-shop concept with Ulta Beauty. and New York’s Times Square.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The new year is here; however, the market challenges of 2022 didn’t evaporate with the turning of the calendar. The good news is that retailers can use this time of market instability to double down on their online stores. Have a simple checkout process. Simple and easy checkout processes are needed to seal the deal.

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JUNE 23, 2022

The 2022 back-to-school (BTS) season could be the most “normal” since the start of the pandemic, with even more demand than the record-setting BTS 2021 season for clothing, classroom supplies and new technology. Personalize Your Back-to-School Marketing. Give Back-to-School Shoppers Alternative Payment Options.

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JULY 13, 2022

Secondhand furniture reseller Kaiyo has introduced its services on the West Coast with a launch in Los Angeles following its generation of $36 million in Series B funding. While the resale market is booming, much of the focus on reselling has been placed on the apparel category. Kaiyo’s L.A.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

It’s hard to say that 2022 has been the year of ecommerce so far. Add the increasing CPC costs at all sorts of paid advertisement channels and harsher competition to that, and you get a not-so-rosy outlook for the market altogether. On one hand, ecommerce automation saves a ton of time compared to manual ways of executing an operation.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Throughout the past few pandemic years, buy now, pay later (BNPL) has become the latest fintech trend to change how people pay for goods and services. A majority of American consumers have now used a BNPL service, up from 37.65% in July of 2020 — an increase of almost 50% in less than one year. Meeting B2B Business Needs.

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APRIL 12, 2021

Enter low-code, which abstracts away many of the hurdles from the consumer-facing app development process. The low-code approach is built around a visual interface that allows users to assemble drag-and-drop code components, API-based services, machine learning, IoT capabilities and model-driven logic, and do it with Lego-like simplicity.

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APRIL 5, 2022

Mobile technology is transforming payments, making it easier, safer and more affordable for people to move and manage their money than ever before,” said Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal at the time of the spinoff. “As Source: CivicScience.

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APRIL 3, 2023

billion on pet food and treats, supplies, medicine, vet care and other services in 2022, and are predicted to spend $143.6 Myos Fetch is a full-service SMS “concierge” for all things related to the brand and its focused, yet growing, product line. More than 66% of U.S. million or so homes spent $136.8 billion in 2023.

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MAY 9, 2022

DTC ecommerce solution provider ESW will acquire Scalefast , an end-to-end ecommerce company, in a deal that is expected to close by mid-year 2022. The acquisition aims to extend ESW’s market strength across apparel, beauty, personal care and luxury brands to include entertainment, gaming and electronics.

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JUNE 8, 2022

As the retail industry starts to return to normal in 2022, merchants around the world continue to respond to changing consumer behavior by embracing adaptability with open arms, in addition to being increasingly open to new technologies as part of their long-term strategies. This led to an increase in ecommerce sales by 14.2%

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JUNE 8, 2022

As the retail industry starts to return to normal in 2022, merchants around the world continue to respond to changing consumer behavior by embracing adaptability with open arms, in addition to being increasingly open to new technologies as part of their long-term strategies. This led to an increase in ecommerce sales by 14.2%

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Modern marketers have numerous alternatives in terms of reputable online payment options. Without an effective method of payment, it is challenging to deliver quality services to customers. In this article, we will discuss some of the payment trends revolutionizing retail in 2022. . Google Pay .

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Now it’s here: first launched in the UK and several Asian markets, TikTok Shop was quietly made available in the U.S. in November 2022. and Secure checkout: TikTok has partnered with third-party payment platforms to facilitate transactions on TikTok Shop and to ensure a quick, smooth and secure checkout process.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

The merger, first announced in October 2022 , would have created a single grocery company with a national footprint something only Walmart can currently claim. At the time, the two retailers operated nearly 5,000 stores and employed more than 710,000 associates.

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MARCH 29, 2022

The 2022 Connected Consumer Series featured industry experts, thought leaders and practitioners prepared to share their wisdom with their peers, and spotlighted powerful examples from FILA, Lidl, Patagonia and other businesses. Why the Non-Purchaser Might be Your Most Important Customer. View the session on demand.

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JULY 25, 2023

Any retailer that’s attempted to provide pickup and delivery services knows how fraught (not to mention expensive) they can be. But it’s how those stores operate that allows them to effectively serve as fulfillment hubs. She credited solid partnerships with courier services such as DoorDash and Uber in making these goals achievable.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

1 With international markets beckoning, more Australian e-commerce businesses are seizing the opportunity to expand overseas. In the last year alone, the number of Australian merchants looking to sell online to new countries overseas almost doubled to 39 per cent, up from 20 per cent in 2022. Ready to take your next step?

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MARCH 30, 2022

The agreement between the shipping-and-logistics company and DTC ecommerce firm will aim to facilitate cross-border online business for brands seeking to reach consumers on a global scale. UPS is cultivating its shipping capabilities for integrated international ecommerce through a partnership with ESW.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

In addition to supporting customers who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payment options, the program also affords easier access to Amazon Layaway. The ecommerce giant noted that the program was introduced to help consumers as they weather rising costs on essentials. per month.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Seven Whole Foods locations in the Seattle area already are using the Amazon One contactless payment solution , which allows customers to pay by scanning their palm.). We can’t wait for customers to experience this effortless, convenient new way to shop at Whole Foods Market.”. “We

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MAY 24, 2024

Additionally, a CFPB market report issued in September 2022 revealed that more than 13% of BNPL transactions involved a return or dispute and that people disputed or returned $1.8 BNPL is “often used as a close substitute for conventional credit cards,” according to a CFPB press release.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The online marketing industry is constantly evolving as retailers are always looking to improve their online marketing techniques to meet the demands of their customers. In what follows, we discuss the top 2022 e-commerce technology improvements guaranteed to develop your business. . Mobile Marketing . Visual Marketing .

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MARCH 11, 2022

We see incredibly compelling growth potential in this market and believe it is our opportunity to win by sharpening our focus and continuing to create value through a tech-led reimagination of eBay.”. eBay also is making moves in the world of digital payments , with plans to launch its own digital wallet.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

While the 2022 holiday season was by all accounts a success, retailers may want to buckle down as they head into the new year: four out of 10 U.S. Additionally, one-third of consumer respondents are concerned about making upcoming payments. Without a savings buffer, shoppers will be searching for more ways to cut back their spending.

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AUGUST 11, 2022

Not to mention consumers love them, with 80% saying they plan to purchase more gift cards in 2022. Responsibility for your gift card program typically lives in the marketing department. Keeping Up with State Compliance. Here are a few recommended next steps: Consult with your internal legal and compliance departments.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If they can cut costs and make services more efficient, consumers might see better service quality. However, according to Tokunaga, while a merger could bring operational benefits, it might also reduce consumer choices and create room for price increases as the combined entity seeks profitability. billion this year.

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MAY 13, 2022

Her career, spanning more than 20 years, includes general management, marketing and commercial responsibilities including global consumer goods, payments, ecommerce and digital marketing. In February 2022, Allbirds announced Trove as its platform partner for the retailer’s ReRun Resale initiative.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Prime Visa and Amazon Visa cardmembers can now make equal monthly payments for items they purchase on tens of thousands of participating online retail sites when they use Amazon Pay. Consumers will be able to split payments across six or 12 months at 0% APR on purchases of $50 or more. The global BNPL market grew from $105.15

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2024

China – the world’s fastest-growing coffee market – has experienced a downturn with significant players like Luckin Coffee and Starbucks reporting a decrease in sales in the first quarter of the year. Cotti Coffee’s latest marketing move to offer all beverages for RMB9.9 We have also iterated on store formats.

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Inside Retail

MAY 17, 2022

The industry’s latest move: accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment. The crypto market has recently fallen into a steep dive, however, and strict regulations across countries and potential security issues may pose a risk to its growth in coming years. Beyond payment. So, why are retailers betting on crypto now?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The RealReal will cut operating costs through layoffs and store closures, with plans to eliminate 230 positions, or 7% of its workforce, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. million , primarily in severance payments, employee benefits and similar expenses. Revenue for Q3 2022 was $142.7

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