Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
1WorldSync’s 2024 Consumer Product Content Benchmark report revealed that 64% of shoppers have scanned a QR code on a product while shopping in-store. With a quick click on a smartphone, these customers have accessed hidden content, exclusive deals and lightning-fast checkouts. The result? Static shelves are morphing into dynamic, interactive shopping hubs, bridging the physical-digital divide in retail.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Bianca Richards, head of retail operations at Australian athleisure wear brand LSKD , is described by her team as a “retail powerhouse” and the “silent achiever behind the beast that has become LSKD retail. ” Richards has a reputation for executing seamless store openings and leading by listening and fostering an environment that encourages healthy conflict.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Pinterest has unveiled its most extensive holiday shopping experience yet this year, with more than 1,000 shoppable gift guides from celebrities, brands and publishers as well as a range of new shopping tools. With these new experiences, Pinterest said it hopes to “bridge the gap between digital window shopping and real-world transactions” by helping users find the perfect gift, create personalized shoppable wish lists, and share and shop their gift ideas all in one place.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Pharmacycle has rolled out Australia’s largest blister pack recycling initiative at Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist pharmacies nationwide. The program, in partnership with Chemist Warehouse and Kenvue, allows customers to return their empty blister packs through dedicated Codral-branded Pharmacycle recycling bins. Launched first as a trial last year, the program is now available across Australia, encouraging Australians to take part in a more circular economy.
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Meta has opened a pop-up shop in Los Angles dedicated to its Ray-Ban smart glasses. Called the Meta Lab , the experiential store concept first debuted at Meta’s Connect conference for developers in late September; now the Melrose Ave. LA pop-up is bringing the experience to the public through Dec. 31, 2024. Image courtesy Meta The LA store is part of a three -part test-and-learn strategy for the retail concept, which began with the Connect pop-up and continues with the limited time LA store.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Thule Group has agreed to acquire phone mount retailer Quad Lock for $500 million, equivalent to 10 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). The acquisition is expected to increase Thule’s market share in Asia Pacific from 5 per cent to 10 per cent as it gains access to a customer base of motorcycle enthusiasts. “Quad Lock is a global market leader in its niche and, like Thule, has a passion for creating the best products for active adventur
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Shevoke is the latest Australian brand to enjoy the halo effect of having its product photographed on a Kardashian-Jenner sister. After paparazzi captured Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner leaving an event wearing Shevoke sunglasses, the brand has experienced a nearing website-crashing volume of online traffic and sales. But according to Shevoke founder and creative director Lisa Hyde, this viral moment was 10 years in the making.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Grubhub has added its first office supplies retailer, Office Depot , for on-demand delivery of 6,000+ items from more than 800 stores across 42 states. Office Depot also is now part of the Grubhub+ loyalty program, which provides unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. The new partnership is likely to be a boon for Grubhub Corporate Accounts clients, many of whom are office administrators responsible for restocking supplies and value same-day delivery.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Luxury handbags and accessories retailer Cosette has appointed form Dymocks chief Don Grover as a director. Prior to the appointment, Grover had been supporting Cosette in an advisory role for more than 17 months. He has been in the retail industry for more than 45 years, including roles as stores director at David Jones, CEO at Dymocks, and CEO of Fusion Retail Brands. “I believe in the business and its mission to make luxury goods available at affordable prices,” said Grover. ̶
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Iconic British department store Harrods has partnered with the Global-e international ecommerce platform to improve its online operations in more than 200 markets worldwide and offer customers elevated, localized shopping experiences. Key features of the Global-e platform that Harrods will be taking advantage of include: Browsing and payment in local currencies; A wide range of local and alternative payment methods; Attractive shipping offerings; Advanced duty and tax calculations and prepayment
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Supply chains are becoming more complex and unpredictable than ever. Geopolitical tensions, global trade challenges and increasingly frequent natural disasters are all affecting the manufacture and flow of goods, from securing raw materials to delivering finished products. This affects costs as well as product availability. To navigate this turbulence, supply-chain optimisation will be a critical investment for retailers next year.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Running a marathon, no matter when you finish, is an athletic feat to be admired. But what about those standing by to cheer on the runners? Don’t they deserve some support? The folks at Allbirds and Zappos thought so, and so was born a Comfort Zone activation during the recent New York City Marathon, located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn between miles seven and eight of the course.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Despite low consumer sentiment and discount fatigue, Chinese spending during the country’s biggest shopping event doesn’t seem to be all doom and gloom. Initially conceived as a celebration of singlehood to counterbalance Valentine’s Day, Double 11 has grown into a weeks-long online shopping festival that this year began mid-October, making it the longest Singles’ Day sales period ever.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
DPD has become the first UK parcel delivery company to deploy Ottonomy’s multi-compartment, fully autonomous ‘Locker’ robot, Ottobot. Larger than DPD’s existing autonomous delivery robots, Ottobot has a maximum payload of 70kg, eight separate compartments that can carry parcel of varying sizes and can also facilitate collections. The robot features four-wheel powered swerve drive with independent steering and suspension, which provides maximum manoeuvrability. while multiple se
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Swiss sportswear brand On has posted a “record” third quarter with sales growth exceeding expectations. The company’s net sales jumped 32.3 per cent to CHF635.8 million ($1.1 billion) for the three months ended September 30, driven by a 49.8 per cent increase in direct-to-consumer sales. The Apac region saw the biggest improvement with a 79.3 per cent sales increase during the period.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Spirit Airlines has also delayed its Q3 filing.
A1 Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Retailer to open over 2,500 sq ft literary space at 363 Oxford Street flagship store playing host to over 4,000 titles with literary events to follow in dedicated performance area hmv is to embark on a new chapter as it expands into the sale of books this November. The move marks the retailer’s first major foray into literature as a standalone offering within its retail space. hmv is devoting an entire floor of its flagship store to its newest venture.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The newest cyberattack has a bizarre twist.
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When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
A1 Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Angel Central, the retail and leisure destination in Islington, has signed Therapie Clinic, marking the destination’s final letting on its ground floor alongside stellar performance CBRE Investment Management has signed Therapie Clinic at Angel Central, its retail and leisure destination in Islington. The deal completes the leasing of the destination’s 90,000 sq ft ground floor and coincides with significant year-on-year sales and footfall growth.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Nearly 80,000 pounds of Kirkland Signature butter has been recalled at Costco.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Matalan has bolstered its senior team with two new hires as it focuses on delivering its strategic plan. James Dorling has been named director of property at the fashion and homewares retailer and will be responsible for overseeing its network of over 220 UK stores. The business said Dorling will ensure that Matalan’s property strategy is optimised, forward-looking and contributing to the business’s wider transformation strategy.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Netflix boasts 70 million monthly users on its ad-supported membership tier.
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A1 Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has partnered with luxury Swiss watch brand TUDOR to open the only TUDOR boutique in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre. The brand-new TUDOR watch boutique, which adjoins the existing Beaverbrooks store, officially opened its doors on Friday 8th November. It is the retailer’s second TUDOR boutique and one of only 10 in the country.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Burger King is celebrating its most loyal customers by giving Royal Perks members 1 million original Whoppers for $1.
Wiser
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In previous posts , we’ve explored various levels and capabilities of price tracking tools. But when you’re evaluating price intelligence solutions, understanding the methodology isn’t enough. You also need to ask the right questions to ensure your vendor delivers long-term value. From our conversations with customers, we’ve identified three key questions you should ask every potential provider: Who is responsible for providing the matching?
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
JetBlue and American Airlines were trying to form an alliance for many years.
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365 Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Swiss premium chocolatier Läderach is expanding its UK footprint with a new store opening at 135 High Street Kensington in early November, celebrating its 200th global location. This marks a major milestone for the brand, which has already established flagship sites on Regent Street, in Westfield London, and within Harrods’ renowned Chocolate Hall.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Home Depot released strong third-quarter numbers and revised its annual outlook upward.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
With a strong start to the AW24 season, Moss is defying the broader retail slowdown affecting much of the high street. Formerly known as Moss Bros, the menswear retailer is forging ahead with an ambitious expansion plan that includes six rapid store refurbishments and a new 2,173 sq ft showroom in London Victoria set to open on 21 November 2024. Following recent launches in prime locations such as Edinburgh , Gloucester Quays , and Bluewater, Moss’ revamped stores reflect the brand’s evolution b
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A seamless warehouse operation is a vital part of many different businesses, directly impacting credibility and customer satisfaction. From the moment an order is placed to its final delivery, efficient warehouse systems reduce lead times, prevent stockouts, and improve productivity.
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