Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Foot Locker is driving home is connection to sport culture with a series of new initiatives, including the debut of a platform to scale its creator marketing efforts and a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls that will include events, in-store activations and behind-the-scenes content. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2024

In January, Google Chrome restricted third-party cookies for 1% of users and plans to ramp up restrictions to 100% of users by 2025. Full-fledged fingerprinting around the internet is depreciating, and marketers and customers alike will soon notice, particularly in the retail and ecommerce space. Next, inventory your marketing tactics.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This signals that 3P is now seen as a crucial lever for growth, now and in the future.” ‘A Significant Shift’ in the Way Brands go to Market Consumers today are shopping across more online channels than ever before, and 3P commerce platforms have emerged as a key method for brands and retailers to reach those shoppers wherever they are.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The new “Triple Shot” plan builds on the original reinvention strategy introduced by former CEO Howard Schultz at the company’s Investor Day in September 2022. Here are some of the details on how Starbucks plans to continue this momentum in the coming years: Shot #1: Elevating the Starbucks Brand… …through 4% net-new store growth in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) are right around the corner, and many ecommerce brands are already planning for another uncertain year. While email marketing continues to be a consistent high-performing channel, it doesn’t mean messages can’t be improved for a greater chance of conversion. Plan for the Cyber Ten.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

That is why Carters, the baby and childrens retailer behind Carters, OshKosh BGosh, Little Planet and Skip Hop , recently implemented a fresh direction and approach that spans marketing, product development and even store design. Reimagined marketing creative and campaigns that authentically demonstrate the new realities of modern parenthood.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

PayPal is entering the media business with plans for a new advertising platform that will draw on its relationships with millions of consumers and merchants to help the latter “sell more products and services effectively,” according to a company statement. I’m thrilled to have Mark join our team and lead this important work.”

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2025

An accounting and marketing graduate, Chiczewski also has a Masters of Business degree. Martinez plans to spend more time with his young family and pursue new opportunities. McDonalds, or rather Maccas, has been part of Australian communities for more than 50 years. This story was originally published on Franchise Executives.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Ask for documentation of suppliers data security practices and incident response plans. Marketing and Brand Impersonation Scams Brand imposters are a growing problem for major brands, but no brand is immune in the digital age. Supplier cybersecurity. Attacking vendors to access other targets is a common cyberattack strategy.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The GYG app and website accounted for 17 per cent of Australian network sales in June 2023. The chain was listed by GapMaps as one of the fastest-growing QSR brands by store numbers this year Another 30 outlets, including drive-throughs, are in the plans for the Australian market.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

This level of excitement is not uncommon for international F&B brands entering markets like Singapore and Hong Kong, where media hype and consumer curiosity often drive long lines. Despite its cult following, known for its indulgent egg sandwiches, the brand failed to secure a long-term foothold in key Asian markets.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As ecommerce continues to grow, various states are introducing or planning to introduce Retail Delivery Fees (RDFs). trillion in 2023, accounting for 22% of total retail sales , with projections suggesting an increase to $1.9 He has been listed among Accounting Todays Top 100 Most Influential people for four years.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

markets and about 200 worldwide. and lay the groundwork for a sustainable business in the US, the company has made the tough decision to exit the market during this period of global economic uncertainty,” said JOKR in an email to customers seen by The Spoon. The company has approximately nine fulfillment centers servicing its two U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2024

Still, O’Sullivan said he believes the 100 -store target is achievable in 2024, with Burlington planning to open approximately 140 stores this year. After accounting for relocations and closures of other locations, this should allow the company to hit that 100 -store mark. billion over the next five years.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2024

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the acquisition is aimed at strengthening Beyond’s position in the off-price market. This acquisition doubles down on our belief in the off-price market, and its importance to building our business, improving our margin profile and growing our customer file,” said Lemonis in a statement.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s not easy to be a mid-market retailer in Australia right now. There is increased competition from e-commerce players, the local market and major international brands. Our numbers continue to get better and better when technically the market remains challenging. We’re a mid-market Aussie retailer.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2025

Retailers already have recognised that staying proactive and planning beyond just a golden quarter bump, and having the flexibility to pivot based on market conditions can yield substantial longer-term benefits. This is especially true when assessing and improving IT business systems.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2023

The rise in cybercrime is increasing the market for tools and solutions to defend against hackers. This includes new types of insurance plans and preventive tools like AI and threat monitoring. For example, implementing two-factor authentication login methods can increase customers’ account security.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2025

According to the latest data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), merchandise returns are projected to reach an astounding $890 billion in 2024, accounting for approximately 16.9% With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Good product and stellar customer service are a big part of the recipe, but the secret sauce has been the brand’s social marketing strategy , according to Ben Yahalom, who joined the company from Meta in March 2022 as Chief Business Officer and was promoted to President in October. Step Three: Trust the Machine. Step Four: Expand.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

Children’s specialty retailer Carter’s plans to open more than 50 new stores across the U.S. To enable these omnichannel purchasing behaviors, Carter’s highlighted the investments it has made in its app, which now accounts for one quarter of all ecommerce sales, over the last few years.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

In addition to improving transparency and streamlining accounting procedures, this division is necessary for proper tax reporting. Using specific corporate credit cards and banking accounts, all transactions are properly classified, lowering the possibility of mistakes and possible legal issues.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Microsoft is gearing up to take a bigger piece of the growing retail media pie with the debut of a suite of new capabilities through its PromoteIQ marketing platform, which the company acquired in 2019. alone by 2024, accounting for 20% of total digital ad spend, according to Insider Intelligence.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Email marketing flows are crucial for crafting a seamless and personalised customer journey. With Klaviyo , an intelligent marketing automation platform, retailers can set up automated email flows triggered by specific customer actions, ensuring timely and relevant communication.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Of course, this is much easier said than done, with “going green” not something that can be done overnight and instead requires careful thought and planning. Retail Focus caught up with experts in the flooring market to find out more about their latest solutions and the long-term benefits they offer to retailers large and small.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2024

The bad news was that company CFO Mat Friend admitted that Nike fell short of its plan, telling investors on its June 27 conference call: “We experienced meaningful shifts in consumer traffic in key markets – particularly in Greater China, where brick-and-mortar traffic declined as much as double-digits versus prior year.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2023

Amazon will expand its Amazon One palm payment technology to all 500+ Whole Foods Market stores by the end of 2023. We are always looking for new ways to delight our customers and improve the shopping experience,” said Leandro Balbinot, CTO at Whole Foods Market in a statement.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. Begin with baby steps, she advocates.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

In his first earnings season as Executive Chairman, Marcus Lemonis shared detailed plans for the future of Beyond Inc. To expedite the reemergence of Overstock, the brand’s app was re-launched earlier this month with a campaign to drive downloads planned for the next 30 days, according to Nielson. Photos courtesy Beyond, Inc.)

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

Once a user clicks that button, they will be directed to check the authenticity of the item through Certilogo’s AI-based authentication system by signing in with their Ebay account. When the authentication process is complete, an Ebay listing will be pre-filled with information from the brand about the item.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Customer experience LSKD has ‘audacious’ growth plans for the next few years and Shaughnessy is expected to play a key role in helping the brand create a unique in-store experience and ensuring the right products are stocked in each store. LSKD was recently named ‘Business of the Year’ in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

Australian luxe-for-less beauty brand MCoBeauty launched into the US market this week and is now stocked in over 1,800 Kroger Co stores. Inside Retail: How did MCoBeauty approach entering into the US market? IR: Any plans for an MCoBeauty retail store in the US or Australia? SS: Not at this stage. SS: Absolutely.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2025

However, to account for the additional expenses on imported goods without alienating their price-conscious customers, they will need to adjust by adopting a variety of new strategies. The EDLP approach builds customer trust and helps shoppers plan their spending more accurately. Even before the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Omnichannel planning is widely recognised as the contemporary, effective and optimal approach to coordinating digital media. We all know that crafting a brilliant digital media plan stems from developing a comprehensive digital strategy. Sure, there are obvious benefits to omnichannel planning, but are we omni-obsessed?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Retailers naturally plan a lot of spend around this, with extra staff and extra marketing. This means that marketing spend aimed at these high-spending visitors over Christmas is likely to get less return than usual. Consider collaborating with an influential Chinese influencer to really amplify your visibility to this market.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But amidst the traditional marketing blitzes and seasonal promotions, a new force is opening doors to partnerships that wouldnt have been imaginable even a few years ago and quietly reshaping the retail landscape in the process: commerce media.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Sprouts Farmers Market is reducing the size of new stores by 23% in an effort to decrease carbon emissions and meet its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, according to the retailer’s latest ESG Report. Direct emissions from owned operations account for 6.4%

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