Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Remember the age-old question: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Playful as it seems, it is profound and applicable, especially for today’s retail marketers. Because while they may feel they are communicating something weighty, it doesn’t mean consumers will hear it, let alone act. Today’s marketers can slice up demographics and reach audiences with uncanny precision.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Warehouse Group has booked a post-tax loss of $54.2 million after sales fell 6.2 per cent to $3 billion. “Our FY24 performance is disappointing, and we’ve simply scored too many own goals,” conceded interim CEO John Journee. “Our ecosystem strategy was too ambitious, and we took our eye off the ball on product. We held onto Torpedo7 and TheMarket.com too long, reacted too slowly to changing customer spending , and fell out of step with what Kiwi families want.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For several years now, consumers’ search behavior has been trending away from generic search engines and toward platforms like Amazon and social media sites. TikTok has noted this trend on its platform, where it says 57% of users utilize its search functionality and 23% search for something within 30 seconds of opening the TikTok app. Image courtesy TikTok Now TikTok has introduced a new way for brands to capitalize on this trend, with a new Search Ads offering that will allow brands to place th

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Coca-Cola has decided to discontinue its recently introduced "Coca-Cola Spiced" flavor after only being on the market for less than a year.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion , which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season versus desktop shopping.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Paris Baguette has unveiled a frightfully delicious Halloween menu featuring a lineup of Halloween-inspired baked goods.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

After 72 years, consumers will no longer see Yelloh's famous yellow trucks driving in neighborhoods.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Visa for anticompetitive practices in debit card networks, which it says penalize merchants that try to use alternatives. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Visa “wields its dominance, enormous scale and centrality to the debit ecosystem to impose a web of exclusionary agreements on merchants and banks.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Department of Justice alleges Visa has an excessive stranglehold on debit card transactions.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The creative sector was partying last week after the announcement of the winners of the Creative Retail Awards 2024. At a crucial time for the industry, The Creative Retail Awards is the ultimate celebration of innovation and excellence in retail, leisure and hospitality design. It allows retailers and creatives from around the world to compete for glory in a range of categories, culminating in a glittering awards presentation in London, a global hub for the creative industries.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Wendy's is reportedly teaming up with the popular children's cartoon.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The mental wellness of our people is a growing issue in running teams and businesses. It has always been an issue, but it has become a bigger one since the pandemic. Partly because people’s resilience has eroded after having dealt with so many challenges, and partly because there is more awareness of mental wellness as more people are seeking support.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Unforgettable getaways, cash prizes, and more are at stake for loyal customers.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As the fashion industry grapples with the pressing issue of waste reduction, brands are increasingly turning their attention to innovative solutions that can be implemented on a broader scale. One of these is on-demand manufacturing. A growing number of made-to-order brands includes Australian-based Citizen Wolf, Spanish fashion label Alohas, Benjamin Fox and Olivia Rose.

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Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

Customer Experience

Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's tenure has already been marred by what experts are calling "overdone hype" as the coffee chain's stock receives a downgrade.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As the founder of Banish, my job is to help educate Australians on how they can live more sustainably, and provide them with the tools they need to do so. Among Australian shoppers, 84 per cent say sustainability is important when making purchase decisions, but we all know how confusing, overwhelming and downright difficult it can be to buy better. Enter B Corp Certification.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Electrical equipment has an essential role in many applications, from homes to factories. These devices help control, regulate, and distribute electricity ensuring things work well in various settings. Having an idea on what these are help to prepare you for any future repairing needs. In this article, we will look at different types of electrical equipment and their functions so that you will never have an issue with it. 1.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Facebook owner Meta Platforms showed off its first working prototype of augmented-reality glasses, called Orion, during its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, as the California company sketched out its aspirations for products that would bring the virtual world into the real one. “This is the physical world with holograms overlaid on it,” Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said after pulling out the chunky black glasses from a metal case dramatically brought to him on stage. “

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it will not raise stamp prices for Market Dominant products, including First-Class Mail, in January 2025.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Montblanc has named Giorgio Sarne as CEO, effective November 15. Sarne has been brand president and CEO of Stuart Weitzman under the Tapestry group for the past four years and also held global leadership roles at Veuve Clicquot and Tag Heuer. Sarne’s appointment comes just before the 100th anniversary of Montblanc’s most familiar writing product, the Meisterstück. “Under Giorgio’s stewardship, Montblanc will continue to share its 118 year-old story and rich legacy of writ

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Tijuana Flats was once one of the most popular Tex-Mex restaurants in the country.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Retail media has rapidly evolved in Australia, reflecting a global trend where retailers are leveraging their customer data to create powerful advertising platforms. The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Retail Media State of the Nation report, which highlights this growth and presents a landscape brimming with opportunities and challenges. Epsilon has recently become a member of IAB to learn from and guide fellow industry brands on understanding their digital ecosystem, consumer trends and p

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Intelligence Node

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The eCommerce landscape has become highly competitive with over 25 million online stores fighting for the attention of the same shoppers. Additionally, savvy shoppers use price comparison tools to compare. The post The Importance of Competitor Price Comparison appeared first on Blog.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Head of marketing at Hey Bud , Hannah Neumann, is thriving amidst the skincare startup’s phase of hyper-growth. Her honest approach to campaigns, like putting real people with real skin on billboards, has helped build an authentic community for Hey Bud. But it’s her mindset to “think big, act quick” and belief that “failures are never failures” that guides her leadership style and workflow.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Boots has launched its biggest ever beauty marketing campaign, with more than 25 new brands landing at the cosmetics giant. The ‘make more room for beauty’ campaign sees the retailer invite the nation to make more room for beauty products in their lives. It marks Boots’ first campaign specifically designed to reach an audience of under-35 beauty consumers, spanning TV, OOH, print, radio, digital display, paid and owned social, PR, email and instore marketing.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Sweet heat and crispy fried cheese, what could be better?

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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

Customer Experience

Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

John Lewis has opened its Christmas shops in 35 stores today as it gears up for the busy festive shopping period. Consumers will be able to purchase everything from trees and baubles to gifting and wreaths in the department store’s dedicated areas. It is the first time the retailer is bringing its Christmas foliage together in one place across 15 of its stores.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The creative sector was partying last week after the announcement of the winners of the Creative Retail Awards 2024. At a crucial time for the industry, The Creative Retail Awards is the ultimate celebration of innovation and excellence in retail, leisure and hospitality design. It allows retailers and creatives from around the world to compete for glory in a range of categories, culminating in a glittering awards presentation in London, a global hub for the creative industries.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Morrisons is to wipe £370m off its debt pile following a 45-year ground rent deal with real investor Song Capital. The private equity-backed supermarket has agreed for the investment firm to earn an income stream from 75 of its stores until 2069, Sky News reported. The grocer will retain ownership of the stores’ freehold. Related Story Supermarket convenience stores charge up to 21% more, says Which?

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Space NK has selected centre:mk for its next debut as the brand continues to expand in strategic locations across the UK and Ireland. Set to open on Silbury Arcade at the end of November 2024, the 1,721 sq ft store will offer an expansive selection of makeup and skincare products. Customers will be able to buy over 100 of the worlds most coveted beauty brands, including Tatcha, Drunk Elephant, NARS, Rare Beauty, Hourglass, Kosas, Olaplex, Ultra Violette, Sol De Janeiro, Diptyque, Milk Makeup, Gl

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