Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For brand teams at retailers, I always champion a shift of mindset. Your promotion vehicles are next in the retail comms framework. These promotional vehicles can take different forms. Here are some great examples of promotional vehicles that ladder up to a CVP. Think like a brand. But act like a retailer.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On Sunday I did my weekly shopping at the store to find out if Amazon Fresh might be able to fill the hole left by Fairway, literally and figuratively. Amazons other attempts at brick-and-mortar have fared even more poorly. billion acquisition of Whole Foods. Regular carts, albeit green, are available outside.)

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Through the strategic partnership, nearly 900 stores will use RFMN’s dynamic Digital Window Signs to promote weekly sales programs, special events, promotional ads and other ad messages, powered by Save A Lot’s retail media network.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

With Augmodo, the AI assistant lets them know which products are out of stock and in the wrong place, and which tasks are needed next, said Mark Finocchiaro, Managing Partner, CIO and Director at Chemist Warehouse in a statement.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The influencer marketing industry was priced at £21 billion in 2024 and is projected to rise to £25 billion pounds by the close of 2024. In a market saturated with #AD, authenticity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the key to success,” says Cristiano Winckler, Director of Digital Operations at Somebody Digital.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2025

At the same time , in-person shopping and spending also saw gains , with Mastercard remarking on what it called consumers balanced basket: restaurant spending grew 6.3% Also in line with expectations, consumers sought out value this year, reported Mastercard, with promotions driving sales throughout the season. last year).

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 5, 2025

At opposite ends of the political spectrum, the National Party and the Greens both argued that divestment provisions should be incorporated into federal competition laws to ensure fair trading with suppliers and consumers. and a low point of $15.24, albeit edging close to the higher mark at years end. In comparison, Coles posted a $1.11

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Mikayla Hopkins: Brands should prioritize strategies that maximize engagement in this limited time frame, focusing on creating buzz and anticipation without overwhelming consumers with early promotions. RTP: Optimizing pricing and promotions requires alignment between marketing, merchandising and other key functions.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2025

. “Black Friday sales events proved once again to be a big hit, with widespread discounting and higher spending across all retail industries,” said Robert Ewing, head of business statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). billion while the ACT stood flat at $685 million. . billion. .

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Inside Retail

MARCH 25, 2025

However, the legacy footwear retailer has been staging a noteworthy attempt at a comeback with strategic steps, including an updated store of the future design, reimagined customer loyalty program and updated omnichannel operations, largely via the help of AI.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For Jim Ritchie, founder and strategy partner at branding agency US+US, the price drop class action and ACCC legal action against the Australian supermarket points to something much larger. “As The unspoken pact is clear: Give consumers what they want at a fair price, and we’ll tolerate the massive profits you rake in.”

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Krispy Kreme has announced an exciting promotion to commemorate the launch of its donuts at McDonald's locations in the Chicago area, starting October 15.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At Macy’s we promote a culture of ethical conduct,” said Tony Spring, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc. At Macy’s First 50 stores — that is, the locations where the company has already made investments in staffing, assortment and merchandising as part of its Bold New Chapter turnaround strategy — comparable sales grew 1.9%.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Selected from over 1,200 nominations worldwide,Lakeside Shopping Centrereceived this coveted accolade at a glittering awards ceremony held at Kensington Palace, London, on 18 November. General Manager at Sony UK Technology Centre, Wales, winners of this years International Green Apple Awards Champion of Champions.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Shoppers can use technology to their advantage and shop at all three stores in whatever way works best for them. When shoppers open their grocery loyalty apps, they should be met with a curated set of promotions that align with their budget, preferences and lifestyle.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The trolley, dubbed Caper Cart, is a collaboration between Coles and US supermarket technology company Instacart, and it is scheduled to be trialled at Coles Richmond Traders in Melbourne early next year. Coles has launched an all-in-one AI-powered Smart Trolley trial designed to enhance in-store shopping experiences through technology.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Black Friday Cyber Monday sales period has expanded to become ‘Black November’ this year, with many retailers and brands starting their promotions earlier than ever. This presents a unique opportunity for us to offer great value at a time when customers are looking for ways to stretch their dollars further.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Participants and onlookers at the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade look set to get wet tomorrow, but one person will be staying nice and dry — the Today Show ’s Jill Martin, who is hosting the streaming special Macy’s Parade of Deals with Jill Martin on NBCUniversal ’s Peacock platform. 29 at Noon Eastern and Nov. 30 at 7 a.m.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Transforming the square feet at your disposal into an attractive place for people to browse and buy is nothing new, but given the demand for omnichannel experiences there’s increasing pressure to maximize in-store engagement while acknowledging that many consumers will still prefer to buy online. Retail experiences work all year round.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

Introducing tariffs on consumer goods could further escalate prices, reigniting inflation at a time when consumer budgets are already stretched painfully thin. Incremental price increases on inelastic goods can protect margins, while promotions on elastic goods can sustain demand. Weakened consumer spending is another factor to watch.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Located at 31-33 Knox Street, the new store features a curated selection of menswear and womenswear collections, including tailored jackets, modern denim, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. ” The new store offers exclusive promotions, including gifts with purchases and complimentary beverages during the opening week. .

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2024

My Gen Z colleagues at work have a completely different mindset than my kids (also Gen Z), who are still in school. Our data at Rival Technologies revealed that Gen Z shops just two to three times per month. Gen Z often buys multiple items, tries them on at home and returns what doesnt fit. But deals arent everything.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

[Editors note: I sat down with the folks at PAN, our co-host for an exclusive event that will take place Monday, Jan. at KYMA at Hudson Yards, to discuss a few of the key trends retail will be grappling with in 2025 for this blog post. Read on to take a look at the issues we plan to watch and cover onRetail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nicholsons career also has included stints at Walmart, SuperValu and Winn-Dixie. In his new position, Nicholson will be responsible for merchandising strategy, category management, promotional planning and execution and pricing at the retailer, which operates more than 350 supermarkets in New England and the mid-Atlantic.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

According to the company, the key initiatives of its three-year strategy include improving the quality of earnings through promotional events, accelerated growth of owned brands, and operating cost and working capital efficiencies. The company plans to open four to six additional locations later this year.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

From 2018 to 2021 Seipel was CEO (and Co-owner) of West Marine , and prior to that he held senior positions at Gabriel Brothers, Wet Seal, Pamida Stores and Old Navy. Seipel, who has served on Citi Trends’ board since 2019, brings experience in public and private equity as well as with Fortune 500 retail companies.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2024

First-party data allows customers to be segmented into groups that brands can tailor relevant, timely promotions to – no more emails promoting children’s clothing to bachelors who have only ever bought menswear from you, for example. I look at it from a perspective that there is identifying it, then capturing it, then nurturing it.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

John Ferdinand, who heads the anti-counterfeiting team at intellectual property (IP) management firm Marks & Clerk , said that in the European Union (EU) alone, the apparel industry loses approximately 12 billion ( $12.48 RTP: Overall, how should brands look at fighting counterfeits on a strategic level?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Millennial and Gen Z-focused fashion retailer Revolve Group is bringing its Revolve and FWRD brand segments to new channels this holiday season, including a pop-up shop at The Grove in Los Angeles and within the new fashion styling game Bellemint. 4, 2025, the retailer will host a holiday shop at The Grove shopping center. 14 to Jan.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Now, securing sought after products at the best price is becoming increasingly chaotic for consumers, with prices fluctuating during a number of weeks across the Golden Quarter. The average price of a wearable this year came in at £287.80, down by 8.55% compared to 2023’s average of £313.83. to a retail price of £2999.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It provides a detailed view of the customers shopping process, helping retailers understand how customers interact with their brand at every stage. Theyre feeling overwhelmed and impatient hardly the right moment to pitch a promotion or upsell. Contrast this with the same customer in the candy aisle, considering a chocolate bar.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

“We see the value Carrot Tags offer as they help Instacart shoppers to be more independent when fulfilling online orders, allowing our associates to focus on store operations and providing excellent customer service,” said Scott Patton, VP at Aldi in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Alarmingly, this dissatisfaction intensifies as the day progresses, peaking at 4 p.m. – a time when stores are typically at their busiest. This focused approach, combined with quieter shopping windows, makes them more attuned to promotions and sales. Targeted promotions, like happy hour pricing at 4 p.m.,

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In-store shoppers can purchase items and check the items off the Baby Registry when they present a unique QR code at checkout. The registry’s return is Kohl’s latest move spotlighting how it is serving families at key life stages.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Demand rising for sustainable solutions First up, Richard Allen is sales director at Karndean Designflooring, a brand of luxury vinyl flooring that replicates the look and feel of natural materials, with some clients in the retail sector. The retailer recently opted for Karndean LooseLay flooring in its head office and Carnaby Street store.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2025

These platforms have revolutionized the way consumers shop, offering convenience, variety and competitive pricing at the click of a button. They are willing to wait for extended periods if it means securing products at rock-bottom prices. For context, theres been an incredible amount of spending to put Americans on notice.

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