Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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How Poshmark’s In-Person Events Drive Livestreaming Results

Retail TouchPoints

Brands and retailers are investing more in cultivating community not just online, but through immersive IRL experiences. While experts agree taking this more experience-driven approach helps cultivate community, it also can have a financial impact, especially for businesses like Poshmark , which rely heavily on its communities of sellers to drive business growth.

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Billionaire Marc Lore Says AI May Soon Be Choosing Your Food

Retail Wire

Marc Lore predicts AI may one day decide what food we eat.

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Dollar Tree Removes ‘Interim’ from CEO Title for Creedon

Retail TouchPoints

Dollar Tree has named Michael Creedon Jr. as its CEO on a permanent basis. Creedon was named Interim CEO after previous CEO Rick Dreiling, citing health issues, stepped down in early November. Creedon had joined Dollar Tree as COO in 2022 following nearly a decade in leadership roles at Advance Auto Parts. Michael Creedon Jr. Following a search, we are unanimous as a board in our belief that Mike is the right leader for Dollar Tree, said Edward (Ned) J.

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Shake Shack Named Most Expensive Fast-Food Restaurant

Retail Wire

Is it justified to name Shake Shack the most expensive fast-food restaurant?

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Nike CEO insists brand needs to restore its obsession with sport

Retail Gazette

The new boss of Nike has insisted the brand needs to restore its obsession with sport as part of its turnaround efforts. CEO Elliott Hill, who returned to the sporting giant in October, said the brand had become “too promotional,” and insisted that “being premium also meant full price,” The Times reported. Speaking to investors on Thursday (19 December), he explained the chain’s website had been offering a 50-50 split of full price and discount items.

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FDA Redefines Healthy: White Bread Out, Eggs In

Retail Wire

The FDA is redefining what it means to be healthy.

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Party City Is Closing All Stores After Nearly 40 Years in Business

Retail Wire

Party City abruptly closed all of its stores earlier today.

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Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

Retail Customer Experience

At this years Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader roundtable: Executive predictions" session, which brought together industry leaders to explore innovations in automation, artificial intelligence, and customer experience.

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Jersey Mike’s Reaches Major Professional Milestone: 3,000th Location Opens

Retail Wire

Jersey Mike's continues to expand, reaching a professional milestone.

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Big Lots to start going-out-of-business sales

Retail Dive

The move comes as the company lays off over 500 employees at its corporate headquarters.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Nike Leadership Is Reviving Brand by Refocusing on Sports

Retail Wire

With recent financial troubles, Nike is going back to basics.

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The Weekly Closeout: Walmart to invest $1.3B in Chile and what Nike’s stumble means for Foot Locker

Retail Dive

The big-box retailer’s plans include 70 new stores across Chile, while the sportswear giant’s DTC about-face could be a boon to Foot Locker.

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Big Lots To Close All Stores and Hold Going-Out-of-Business Sales

Retail Wire

Big Lots is holding going-out-of-business sales at all remaining stores in the coming days.

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Serious Joy

LS Retail

2024 Laurel J. Delaney photo. All rights reserved.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Christmas Day 2024: Which Stores Are Open & Which Are Closed?

Retail Wire

Most stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

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Electronic sales rebound during Black Friday, Cyber Monday period

Retail Dive

After eight straight quarters of revenue declines in the sector, spending grew 3.5% during the two weeks ending Dec. 7, according to Circana analysis.

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United Airlines Flies Dozens of Kids to the ‘North Pole’ Ahead of Christmas

Retail Wire

United Airlines is getting into the holiday spirit.

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Aldi gives away festive food shop this weekend

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is helping to spread festive cheer by giving shoppers the chance to win their big Christmas food shop for free this weekend. As shoppers nationwide head to the aisles to stock up on their Christmas Day essentials, Aldi customers could bag all that shopping for free with 1,000 worth of Aldi vouchers up for […] If you want more information Retai

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Dunkin’ To Begin Offering Services on the Staten Island Ferry in 2025

Retail Wire

Dunkin' is fueling the New York commute.

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Retail hiring down 5% in November

Retail Dive

A shift in seasonal hiring from traditional retail roles to transportation and warehousing positions is underway, according to a new report.

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Lay’s Potato Chips Recalled in 2 States Over Undisclosed Milk: Are Food Recalls Increasing in 2024?

Retail Wire

Due to an undeclared allergen being present in its Lay's Classic potato chips, Frito-Lay has issued a recall of its product in two states. Are food recalls increasing?

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Strengthening Docker Security: Best Practices for Resilient Containers

Cisco Retail

Docker's proliferation has led to some serious vulnerabilities, but you can improve security in Docker containers by following a set of best practices.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Sephora announces 2025 Accelerate program cohort

Retail Dive

This latest class marks a decade since the launch of the incubator program, which three years ago pivoted to focus on BIPOC founders.

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Everyman Stratford International opens at Stratford Cross’ Turing Building

A1 Retail

Lendlease has confirmed theopening of anchor leisure tenant,Everymanat the Turing Building inStratford Cross.Cultural and creative hub, Stratford Cross, has also welcomed European all-day dining restaurant,Templar,and Greek-inspired restaurant,Hera. Thenew10,900 sq ft Everymancinema features 253 plush velvet sofas and armchairs across three screens, hosting movies, theatre screenings, and events.

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Amazon, OSHA reach settlement over worker safety

Retail Dive

Nine of 10 citations were withdrawn, though the e-tailer has agreed to pay more than 90% of the penalties and inspections continue, according to the Department of Labor.

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Retailers set for a £3.04bn boost from shoppers this ‘panic-weekend’

A1 Retail

3.04bn to be spent this Panic Weekend (21st – 22nd Dec) 39.3 million people to shop in-store and online over the weekend Super Saturday to drive 1.53m in sales, making it the most lucrative day in the run up to Christmas Stampede Sunday set to see 1.52m spent over the day This Panic Weekend (21 st – 22nd December) shoppers are set to spend 3.04bn as they rush to finish their Christmas shopping, according to a new report.

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Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity

In a digital-first world, website security is non-negotiable. This comprehensive guide explores the critical importance of securing your site against hackers and vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and malware. Discover tools like SiteLock for threat monitoring and CodeGuard for seamless backups, ensuring robust protection for your data and operations.

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Nike CEO: Wholesale partners ‘feel we’ve turned our back on them’

Retail Dive

Elliott Hill, who just took over the top spot in October, vowed a return to stronger relationships with its partners as sales fell 8% in Q2.

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Oak Furnitureland to open new North Shields showroom on Boxing Day

A1 Retail

New 17,000 sq ft showroom set to open in the Silverlink Retail Park on Boxing Day, bringing the brand to North Tyneside for the first time The new store carries Oak Furniturelands whole home product offering, designed to resonate with a wider customer base Oak Furnitureland is opening a new showroom in North Shields as part of plans to drive growth and expand its showroom portfolio across the UK.

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Everyman Cinema Opens at Stratford Cross

365 Retail

Everyman has officially opened its newest cinema at the Turing Building in Stratford Cross , bringing a premium leisure experience to the heart of East London. The launch is complemented by the addition of two new dining venues: Templar, a modern European restaurant, and Hera, a Greek-inspired eatery. The 10,900 sq ft Everyman Stratford International features 253 velvet sofas and armchairs spread across three screens, offering a luxurious setting for films, theatre screenings, and events.

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Wi-Fi 6E: Revolutionizing Connectivity for Sports and Entertainment Venues

Cisco Retail

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the need for robust and reliable high-speed Wi-Fi in sports and entertainment venues. Wi-Fi networks offer numerous opportunities to enhance both the attendee experiences and drive operational efficiencies for venues, but they also present challenges. It is crucial to deploy a Wi-Fi network that can meet the growing expectations of fans while keeping the total cost of ownership in check.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.