Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

JCPenney and Rare Beauty Brands have selected 10 finalists for the 2024 LIFT Beauty Accelerator program, which was created to empower female-identifying founders from underrepresented backgrounds. LIFT will support five early-stage brands from these communities with $10,000 grants, retail distribution and mentorship from beauty executives. During the competition’s next phase, finalists will pitch their concepts to a judging panel that includes Daren Curry, VP of Digital Acceleration at Rare Beau

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The recent dockworker strike is more likely to impact non-paper goods like electronics and cars.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

A new report threatens to leave a stain on McDonald's good name, as it was revealed that a franchisee engaged in human trafficking involving what the arrest report is calling "modern slavery.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Shrinkflation has driven the government to strengthen the unit pricing code to help Aussies get accurate pricing in supermarkets and retail stores. The updated regulations will also introduce substantial penalties for stores that breach the code. Shrinkflation is when product sizes decrease while prices remain the same or increase. It is mainly used to take advantage of consumers who are unaware of the not so obvious changes.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Mall operator Simon has unveiled its Meet Me @themall campaign, blending ’80s and ’90s nostalgia to capture Gen Z’s enthusiasm for in-person shopping and all things retro. The campaign is now live on premium streaming services including Netflix, Peacock, Hulu and Disney+ as well as on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok , Simon’s owned channels and in its shopping centers across the U.S.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Retail Focus spoke to Daniel Astarita, Managing Director at Kesslers London & Proportion London, about the companies’ push toward sustainability, led by their innovative EcoForm mannequin. EcoForm, a fully recyclable and biodegradable alternative to fibreglass, reduces carbon emissions by 96% and competes on price without sacrificing quality. Astarita explained that sustainability has become just as important as price in retail, with brands increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly solutions.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Mosaic Brands will “wind down” five of its brands to focus on its other five businesses as it struggles to remain afloat due to operational issues. The brands to be wound down are Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W Lane and BeMe, as part of what Mosaic Brands CEO Erica Berchtold calls a Focus on Core plan. This will allow the company to capitalise and invest in Millers, Noni B, Rivers, Katies, and its standalone online Mosaic marketplace. “Each of those core brands will have a

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

At its annual advertiser summit this week, Pinterest presented a pin-worthy pitch to marketers — that the platform has grown its audience and improved advertising performance without sacrificing its feel-good vibe. The pre-recorded event featured a fitness theme with humorous video montages set at the “Pinterest Performance Center,” a fictional athletic facility for digital marketers.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Pricer , the leading in-store automation and communication solutions provider, today announces its participation in the SELECT (Sustainable Electronics for Energy Harvesting Applications) project, which has received funding through the Eurostars programme, the largest international funding programme for SMEs collaborating on Research & Development (R&D) projects.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 3, 2024

British Land has acquired a portfolio of seven UK retail parks from Canadian investment giant Brookfield for £441m, boosting its position in the retail park market. The The FTSE 100 landlord will partially fund the acquisition through a proposed equity placing to raise around £300m, the Times reported. British Land CEO Simon Carter expressed his support for retail parks, citing what he refers to as “the three As”: affordability due to generally lower rents; adaptability, as retailers can utilise

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The situation with the ILA has escalated as dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts launched their first major strike in nearly 50 years on Tuesday, halting around half of the nation's ocean shipping.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Swiss performance sportswear brand On is opening its first store in Australia at the Melbourne Emporium, marking its 42nd store globally. The 390sqm flagship will offer the brand’s full range of products, including footwear, apparel, and accessories for running, training, trail activities, lifestyle, and kids. The store design draws inspiration from the city’s urban landscape and incorporates gradient tones and textures to foster a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere for sports enthusi

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Lidl, one of Europe’s largest food retailers, has announced its commitment to achieving net-zero by 2050 as part of its international corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. This latest move outlines Lidl’s ambitious climate targets across its own operations and supply chain, reinforcing its dedication to embedding sustainable practices at an international level.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Frasers Group has made a bid for embattled Mulberry as it blasted the luxury retailer for not informing it about its plan to raise more funds. The Mike Ashley-controlled group, which owns 37% of Mulberry’s shares, said it is “ exceptionally concerned” as the luxury retailer’s auditors flagged there was “material uncertainty related to going concern” on Friday.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Applebee’s partnership with the NFL is culminating in a new company promotion: Applebee’s Pick 6 Mondays with free boneless wings.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Despite retail sales growing in August, businesses are still urging the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates to help the sector thrive through the holiday season. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail turnover increased 3.1 per cent year over year to $36.48 billion in August, attributed to the shift in weather pattern. “This year was the warmest August on record since 1910, which saw more spending on items typically purchased in spring,” said Rober

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Signage is everywhere. Every interaction between a consumer and a brand is part of the overall retail experience. This could be a billboard or advertisement on the street, the look and feel of a storefront design, or the physical and digital displays within a shop. They even influence how employees engage with customers and deliver value. Understanding each of these touch points is critical for retailers to create the experiences that consumers desire.

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Cisco Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2024

With cyber threats on the rise and the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it couldn’t be a better time to elevate your skill set to meet attacks head-on—and defend, detect, and protect your data and networks.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Tapi Carpets returned to profit in its latest annual results, marking its first operating profit outside of Covid. The carpet retailer saw profit spike by almost £10m for the year ended 31 December, up from its £1.7m loss in 2022. Sales climbed by 7.9% to £171m, driven by seven new store openings in 2023, including sites in Sutton, Speke, Putney, Crewe and Bletchley.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Wendy's original location faced financial challenges that led to its closure, but the brand is now revitalizing interest with a strategic $1 Frosty ad campaign targeting competitors.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The annual Melbourne Fashion Week (MFW), hosted by The City Of Melbourne, is back and celebrating its 30th anniversary. “It is quite the milestone, it does mean we’ve officially taken the designer crown of being the longest-running consumer fashion event in Australia,” Matthew Flinn, MFW senior manager, told Inside Retail. MFW has earned a reputation for showcasing emerging, independent, and established designer brands on its runways, whilst driving city visitation, retail sales and econom

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As state, sector and international privacy laws get passed with increasing frequency, more companies are adopting cookie consent banners. This is in order to comply with requirements of these laws to obtain user permission or provide opt-out options for data sales. However, many who think they’re compliant after implementing a consent management platform (CMP) are often finding that they are not covered as well as they thought they were.

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Shopping Center

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Salisbury, Md. — SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate has arranged the sale of a single-tenant retail property located in Salisbury. The property, which totals 13,824 square feet and features a… The post SVN | Miller Arranges Sale of 13,824-Square-Foot Single-Tenant Property in Salisbury, Maryland appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Dobbies has launched a restructuring plan, which will see it close 17 unprofitable stores, as it aims to “address historically uneconomical rent costs and ensure a return to sustainable profitability” The garden centre will close 11 mainline sites and six Little Dobbies stores, all of which are unprofitable, with 465 of its 3,600 employees impacted.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is in urgent negotiations with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) to prevent a strike that could disrupt U.S. cargo movement.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

High-end grocer The Essential Ingredient has collapsed into administration after failing to recover from the impacts of the Covid pandemic. PwC, which has been appointed as administrator, will keep the gourmet grocer’s stores open as it seeks a buyer, the Australian Financial Review reported. “The legacy of stock losses during the Covid closure and higher operating costs has all taken a toll on profitability,” said Robert Ditrich from PwC.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When searching for a specific item, the right combination of keywords to describe what you’re looking for can sometimes escape you. And other times, you may define and describe something completely differently than another person. Couple these realities with the fact that humans are largely visual animals and it’s no surprise that visual search is becoming increasingly popular for all kinds of queries, especially for those that are shopping related.

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Retail Customer Experience

OCTOBER 3, 2024

With AR and VR integration, consumers can have more confidence when buying online and retailers can increase shopping opportunities and cut expenses.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Hamleys has revealed its top toys for Christmas 2024, according to its expert buyers. The toy retailer said its list for this year spanned newborns, teens and adults, with “everything from cuddles to collectibles” The list includes characters from film favourites, with the Stitch ‘Crack Me Up’ plush and Moana singing doll. The Lego Transformer Bumblebee and Bulldozer stunt bounce car also feature in the collection.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is quickly becoming one the nation’s fastest growing fast food restaurant chains. According to their official.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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