Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

The importance of efficient and secure online retail experiences is more crucial than ever. Retailers face the challenge of not only attracting customers but also ensuring their online journey is seamless and secure. Online shoppers have more options at their fingertips than ever and have developed a fickle tolerance for user experiences they consider clumsy, slow or just plain inconvenient.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The world might be on the brink of a futuristic shift as Tesla plans to mass produce its Optimus humanoid robots. The renowned electric vehicle and artificial intelligence company, Tesla, is rapidly expanding its workforce in Palo Alto, a strong indication of its ambitious production plans.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

If data is the new oil, then Walmart is sitting on a gusher. Three years ago, the company launched a concerted effort to refine and distribute that rich resource, not just for itself but also for its suppliers. The result — a suite of data insights tools called Walmart Luminate — is now being used regularly by Walmart merchants and suppliers under the banner of the company’s Data Ventures division.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

Michelle Gass’ first day as CEO of Levi Strauss & Co on January 29 has been several months in the making. The global apparel company, which owns Levi’s, Dockers and Beyond Yoga, announced Gass as the successor to outgoing CEO Chip Bergh back in November 2022. The unusually long transition period was designed to ensure a smooth handover, and Gass and Bergh have been working together for the past year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Gibson , the iconic global instrument brand, will open a new Gibson Garage flagship store in historic London, just off Oxford Street, on February 24, 2024. It will be the second store of its kind, with the first stationed in Nashville, Tenn. Gibson Garage is designed to be the “ultimate guitar experience and destination” for music lovers. The UK store will have 4,500 square feet of retail space and be designed with local flourishes and “uniquely British cultural discoveries.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Wayfair executives informed staff on Tuesday that remote workers stand a higher chance of being laid off in the company's latest round of job cuts.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Noteworthy fast-food chain, Rubio's Coastal Grill, is marking its 41st anniversary on Jan. 25, coinciding with National Fish Taco Day.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 25, 2024

Prepare for an electrifying fusion of artistry and technology as Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the unrivalled global hub for professional audio-visual (pro AV) and systems integration, proudly announces its third-year sponsorship of the dazzling Llum BCN’24 light arts festival. Transforming Barcelona into a luminous masterpiece from 2 – 4 February, Llum BCN’24 promises an immersive journey into the realms of contemporary art, technology, and cutting-edge lighting design and is a programme of

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Netflix has announced that it will soon be eliminating its cheapest ad-free plan across the globe.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

Online shopping service Stitch Fix’s recent announcement that it would be cutting all full-time stylists and opting for a more casual approach to staffing these roles has raised questions about the viability of the business model, which was first popularised by the likes of Trunk Club in the early 2010s. A Stitch Fix spokesperson confirmed the change to the media and said the reasoning behind the unstitching of its current employment structure for stylists was to ensure flexibility and continue

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The USPS is shifting toward a greener future with help from EV startup Canoo.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

Restaurant Brands’ sales increased last year, thanks to recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 Omicron outbreak and the addition of new stores. Full-year sales reached $1.32 billion, up 6.7 per cent from the prior year, with the largest growth experienced across all brands in New Zealand, were sales surged 8.1 per cent to $571.8 million. The company opened two stores there during the fourth quarter of last year, taking the number of stores to 147, in addition to the 118 Pizza Hut stores

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The American subsidiary of the U.K.-based consumer health company, Haleon, has issued a nationwide recall of its popularly used Robitussin cough syrup.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 25, 2024

Shoplifting offences across England and Wales have skyrocketed to their highest rate in 20 years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). More than 400,000 incidents were recorded by police during the year to September 2023, 32% above the previous year. The ONS said there was a “mixed picture of crime” but highlighted a “notable increase in some theft offences, including shoplifting” Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest new

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Kia has recently announced a recall affecting approximately 627 units of its Carnival diesel model. The issue at hand is a potential loss of power or even stalling while the vehicle is in operation.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 25, 2024

John Lewis Partnership has hinted that it could increase job cuts across the business after it slashed its redundancy payouts. The employee-owned retailer told partners this week it was halving its current two-week redundancy pay per year of service policy as it was “higher than typical market practice and comes at a very high cost”. The Waitrose owner offers “partnership redundancy pay” on top of statutory pay, which is set by the government.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The tech company, Microsoft Corporation, recently declared significant layoffs within its gaming division, affecting the Activision Blizzard and Xbox units.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 25, 2024

There were some big winners over Christmas with the likes of M&S and Next both enjoying better-than-expected sales, but across the sector, it turned out to be a much bleaker December with the cost-of-living crisis weighing heavily on consumer spending. The Works chief executive Gavin Peck noted: “F amily finances were under pressure, meaning many customers prioritised spend on food and essentials, whilst cutting back on gifting” “The extended period of discounting seen across t

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The company's biggest sellers have gone viral for claims that lead was detected in its products.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

89 % of businesses are planning to invest in new customer loyalty technology and approaches to improve their customers’ experience in 2024, following a turbulent year for customer retention as brands battled to retain customers amidst a spending crunch. Loyalty marketing technology will form a key part of plans to retain and grow customer spend, with 9 in 10 companies planning to revamp their existing loyalty programmes within the next three years.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

These farms will help slash the Garden State's carbon emissions by one-third.

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Shopping Center

JANUARY 25, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va. — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a 1,500-square-foot, seven-year lease in Fredericksburg, roughly 50 miles outside Washington, D.C. The new store will be situated within Harrison Crossing Shopping Center,… The post Tropical Smoothie Cafe Signs 1,500-Square-Foot Lease in Metro Washington, D.C. appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

2023 was rough for many companies. Ahead, the sector could see more bankruptcies and C-suite shakeups as brands continue to grapple with profitability.

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Cisco Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

I often hear in today’s cybersecurity landscape are “intricate,” “daunting,” and “complex.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

A new collection utilizing the fabric, which mirrors spandex but is more lightweight, is aimed squarely at the athleisure shopper.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In the ever-evolving world of cannabis cultivation, Barney’s Farm has stood out as a beacon of quality and innovation. Renowned for its exceptional strains and pioneering spirit, this company has been a favourite among cannabis enthusiasts for decades.

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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

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

Kelvin Buncum, who spent more than 12 years at the retailer, is the latest in a string of top executive departures.

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Cisco Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

The retailer is combining music and style preferences to curate outfit recommendations and playlists for customers.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Too Good To Go, the social impact company behind the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, announces the launch of Too Good To Go Platform. This modular end-to-end surplus food management solution enables grocery retailers, from hypermarkets to convenience stores, to unlock value from excess inventory.

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