Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
CVS Pharmacy has partnered with Grubhub to make thousands of beauty, household, wellness and convenience items available for delivery from its 6,000+ stores in 48 states. The companies are kicking off the relationship with a collection of Daylight Saving Essentials designed to address the grogginess that often follows the time change, which will take place this year on March 10.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Founder of Black Milk Clothing James Lillis has died after an accident during his holiday, the company confirmed on social media on Friday. Lillis succumbed to his injuries and passed away in the arms of his wife, their two daughters, and his best friend. “We are all shocked and grieving,” the brand said. “And while we take a moment to process and support each other, we’re calling on our community, our sharkies, for an OG love bomb.
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Image courtesy Wonder Image courtesy Wonder Image courtesy Wonder Image courtesy Wonder Wonder , the food hall concept from entrepreneur and Jet.com founder Marc Lore, has opened a new location in a Quakertown, Penn., Walmart. This is the 11th Wonder storefront in the U.S., and the first in Pennsylvania. It also is Wonder’s first official partnership with a brick-and-mortar retailer.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Fashion model Elle Macpherson will return to the catwalk at the Melbourne Fashion Festival for the first time in 16 years, in conjunction with PayPal. Macpherson will walk the PayPal Runway to start the Melbourne Fashion Festival’s premium runway series at the historic Royal Exhibition Building on March 4. The fashion show will highlight Australian firms that have earned sustained global acclaim and success, similar to Macpherson’s influence on the international fashion industry.
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
J.Crew has already gotten its feet wet in the circular economy, launching a resale program in partnership with its sister brand Madewell in January 2023. Now, the brand has partnered with SuperCircle for a swimwear takeback program focused on responsibly recycling swimwear that would otherwise end up in landfills. The “Second-Life Swim” program will be available both in J.Crew stores and online.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Australian eco-tech start-up Samsara Eco and athletic apparel brand Lululemon have unveiled the world’s first enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product, representing a key milestone that brings the fashion industry one step closer to creating a circular ecosystem. The breakthrough fabric will make its way in Lululemon’s renowned Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Top, made with Samsara Eco’s pioneering new (patent pending) technology that extracts nylon 6,6 from end-of-life stage textiles, thus creating a
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Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
No cell service on Feb. 22, 2024? Krispy Kreme came to the rescue with a hot doughnut for affected customers.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Buzzfeed has sold youth culture media company Complex to livestream shopping platform NTWRK , which plans to use the acquisition to build a “next generation content and shopping experience.” The sale of Complex was part of a larger restructuring at Buzzfeed that also included the layoff of 16% of its workforce, as the company looks to find its way back toward profitability amid a challenging media climate.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
SpaceX is gearing up for its first Starship launch of 2024. Scheduled to take place within the next three weeks at its Starbase facility in South Texas, SpaceX is urging regulators to expedite the licensing process for its Starship flights.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Excellent customer experience is the cornerstone of a successful retail business. Retail isn’t just about selling products anymore, it’s about building relationships and fostering loyalty among your customers. Apart from your in-store or online experience, few things hold as much sway in shaping the customer experience as much as your customer support channels do.
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Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently addressed concerns regarding supermarket pricing, acknowledging a troubling trend without resorting to drastic measures against Coles and Woolworths.
Retail Gazette
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Sainsbury’s has become the largest supermarket to launch a ‘Best of British’ page on its website in a bid to encourage shoppers to purchase British grown and produced goods. The page features over 450 100% British-sourced grocery products, including produce, meat, dairy, eggs and chilled essentials. Sainsbury’s shoppers can also browse a range of recipes using British products to inspire their meals, including British Beef Wellington and a Big British Salad.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Around 280,000 pickups and SUVs in the U.S. have been recalled by Toyota as a result of the engine potentially not disengaging properly when in neutral.
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
This month, the Office for National Statistics reported that the UK fell into a technical recession in the latter part of 2023. This recessionary environment will put SMEs under increasing amounts of pressure, as well as triggering interesting opportunities for those organisations who are readier and more equipped. Jijay Shen, General Manager, Europe, Alibaba.com Trading internationally is a key way to achieving growth, as it can significantly expand access to more customers and markets, diversi
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Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
McDonald's is bringing the beloved WcDonald's universe from anime fiction into reality. This collaboration with top names in anime promises to revolutionize dining experiences globally.
Retail Gazette
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Mother’s Day spend is expected to rise this year with over half of consumers intending to buy gifts, although inflation is forcing shoppers to trade down. Despite price remaining a key concern shoppers are forecast to splash out £1.7bn on the celebration, a 1.1% increase on last year according to GlobalData. However, high inflation means consumers are paying more for less, indicating mums are likely to receive less impressive gifts than last year.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Google announced on Thursday that it is pausing its Gemini artificial intelligence image generation creator following “inaccuracies” in historical pictures that were formed using the feature.
Retail Gazette
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Guitar maker Gibson will open the doors to its first flagship outside of the US just off London’s Oxford Street on Saturday. The 4,500sq ft shop at 61-62 Eastcastle Street is within stumbling distance of Denmark Street, home to recording studios and music producers, as well as the 100 Club, the music venue where bands such as Blur, The Clash and The Rolling Stones have played.
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Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of The Agency, discussed a "perfect storm" of housing unaffordability for homebuyers. He believes several elements are causing one of the biggest housing crises in history.
Retail Gazette
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Hundreds of Sainsbury’s lorry drivers are being balloted for strike action as the supermarket giant looks to outsource their jobs. Unite the Union said “around 500” drivers based in Essex and Birmingham are considering industrial action as the grocery chain is set to transfer them to logistics giant Wincanton at the end of April. The union claims the transfer would result in the drivers no longer being eligible for benefits they receive as Sainsbury’s employees, such as a 15% discount card worth
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Nvidia saw a surge in its stock value after surpassing Q4 earnings projections, mainly due to robust sales of data center graphics chips. CEO Jensen Huang outlined plans beyond corporate sales, aiming for a new market: sovereign AI.
Cisco Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Renewable energy is a rapidly growing segment of the energy industry. Technologies such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and energy storage are now considered mainstream.
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Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In a joint effort to celebrate the joys of winter and outdoor escapades, Campbell’s Soup and Parks Project have unveiled an exclusive "Winter Warmth" collection.
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Krista Berger is the new senior vice president of Barbie and will lead the dolls division at the toy company. Meanwhile, the apparel conglomerate is reviewing its brand assets.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Volkswagen has issued a recall for more than 260,000 compact cars in the United States due to a potential fuel leak hazard.
Retail Gazette
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The principles of retail have found a new playground within the realm of online bingo. Just as shoppers seek the best deals and experiences, players look for bingo sites that offer exceptional bonuses, game variety, and user experiences. Reviews and player feedback play a crucial role in this digital arena, shaping the offerings and features of bingo platforms.
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Cisco Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Migrating to Cloud Calling is a priority for many organizations seeking better visibility, flexibility, and functionality with reduced total cost compared to on-premise Calling—without sacrificing t… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Wiser
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In a recent panel discussion hosted by Wiser Solutions, senior leaders at brand manufacturers and retailers shed light on the delicate interplay between direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels and traditional retail partnerships. The dialogue underscored the need for agility in pricing policies and the growing importance of location-based sensitivity when it comes to determining the right price point for different markets.
RIS News
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Newsweek has released its fourth annual ranking of America's Best Loyalty Programs. RIS breaks out the top 10 retailers to rank on this year’s look at loyalty.
LS Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
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