Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Announcing the U.S. Fast Future Innovation Awards (FFIA)—the hunt for groundbreaking ideas that leverage AI to make a tangible impact. Whether your passion lies in education, sustainability, hybrid work, cybersecurity, healthcare, or critical infrastructure, your innovation could be the game-changer that revolutionizes how we live and work.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Walmart will leverage proprietary AI, generative AI and retail-specific Large Language Models (LLMs) to provide hyper-personalized customer experiences and improve customer service. Additionally, the retail giant has developed an augmented reality (AR) platform that uses AI to create tens of thousands of 3D assets as well as immersive commerce APIs, enabling Walmart shopping experiences that are embedded in new virtual social environments.
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Krispy Kreme has announced an exciting promotion to commemorate the launch of its donuts at McDonald's locations in the Chicago area, starting October 15. As part of this initiative, the donut chain is offering a free Original Glazed donut to anyone who brings in and shows a McDonald's receipt between October 10 and 14 at participating Krispy Kreme shops across the country.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Ulta Beauty has launched two new digital experiences in recognition of Mental Health Day: an online digital community and a content-rich platform designed to support The Joy Project , the retailer’s initiative to “make beauty a force of good for all.” The Ulta Beauty Community will serve as an inclusive digital space where beauty enthusiasts, employees, loyal customers and others can share their personal beauty routines, tips and personal stories, while also gaining access to exclusive content f
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Starting Oct. 31, Taco Bell will launch the Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas in select locations — but only in Minneapolis for the time being.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Some of Europe’s largest fashion companies will start collecting discarded clothes from April as part of a voluntary pilot scheme to manage textile waste that anticipates EU regulations expected to come into force in 2026. Zara owner Inditex, Sweden’s H&M, France’s Decathlon, Ikea and UK-headquartered Primark are among 10 brands that will participate in a trial that will separate textiles and shoes from other waste collection so they can be reused or recycled, according to
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Japan’s Fast Retailing, owner of clothing brands Uniqlo and GU, booked its third consecutive year of record earnings on Thursday, boosted by widened profit margins in its international segments. Operating profit rose 31 per cent to US$3.35 billion in the 12 months through August from $2.55 billion a year earlier, the apparel maker said in a statement.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
McDonald's Spain is offering a fun promotion for 'Friends' fans.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Brand management firm Authentic Brands Group and Saks Global have developed a new joint venture called Authentic Luxury Group (ALG) that is aimed at “redefining and expanding the modern luxury experience.” The Saks Global entity — which encompasses the Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th brands — was created in tandem with parent company HBC ’s recent acquisition of fellow luxury retailer Neiman Marcus Group.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Wendy's latest promotion celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants' anniversary.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron
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
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 10, 2024
H&M is celebrating its evolution through a series of pop-ups across the U.S. and Ecuador this fall. The showcase kicks off on Oct. 24 in New York City’s Nolita neighborhood, where consumers will be able to immerse themselves in a modern, engaging space that features “the very best of the brand’s fashion identity,” according to a company announcement.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
These standalone, smaller establishments deliver the same great Perkins experience.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season — Amazon’s Fall Prime Day — was a success, at least according to Amazon. The company reported that its third annual fall savings event for Prime members was its biggest ever, with more members shopping than last year and more items sold than on any previous Fall Prime Day. While Amazon didn’t share total sales figures, it did report that members saved more than $1 billion throughout the course of the two -day sale on Oct. 8 and 9.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Apple TV+ will soon be a subscription add on for Prime Video users.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This week, Mecca revealed that its Bourke Street flagship in Melbourne, its biggest store yet, will open its doors in early 2025. The three-level store will cover 4000sqm of prime CBD real estate, making it one of the biggest beauty destinations in the world. Complementing the classic Mecca experience, the beauty retailer will pilot three new concepts in-store – Mecca Apothecary, a physical destination servicing customers’ holistic beauty needs, Mecca Atelier, a one-stop-salon where custom
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Papa John's founder celebrated a victory.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A workforce revolution is imminent with the mainstreaming of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and Amazon is ushering in a new era for its workforce with the introduction of robotics. At its third annual Amazon Delivering the Future event in Nashville, Tennessee, the tech giant unveiled its latest innovations, including the next-generation fulfilment centre in Louisiana that is powered by advanced AI and 10 times more robotics.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
White Stuff, the British fashion and lifestyle retailer, will be opening in London Gatwick’s North Terminal in late November. The opening will be the brand’s first airport store and follows a series of store openings and new concessions to bring the brand to more customers across the UK. The 1044sq.ft store has been specifically designed with travel in mind and features White Stuff’s new mobile payment system, so instead of a standard till customers can pay from anywhere in the shop.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Revlon has named Michelle A Peluso as global CEO and a director, effective November 4. Peluso currently serves as EVP and chief customer and experience officer at CVS Health, prior to which she held global chief marketing officer roles at IBM and Citi, and CEO roles at digital commerce pioneers Travelocity and Gilt. Peluso is also a member of Nike’s board of directors. “With a clear strategic direction set for the company, strong progress on our transformation, a deeply talented lead
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Evolve Estates , part of commercial property and investment collective M Core, has signed two new tenants at the Penicuik Centre in Scotland. Popular sushi restaurant, Yokohama Sushi, has agreed a 10-year lease on a 824 sq ft unit at the scheme, joining other food and beverage tenants such as Greggs and Domino’s. Maj Gifts Ornaments will also be opening a location at the scheme later this year in a 1,940 sq ft unit on a one-year lease.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Luxury group Kering has named Stefano Cantino the new chief of Gucci and will report to Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s deputy CEO and in charge of brand development. Cantino joined Gucci in May as deputy CEO following a five-year career at Louis Vuitton, where he was responsible for communications and image. Prior to his stint at LV, Cantino spent 20 years with Prada where he held various positions of increasing responsibility in marketing.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
There are many forms of education that you will experience throughout your lifetime. Some education types are more formal, such as school and college. In contrast, others will be more informal and lifelong, such as learning within your job or life skills. Some people will actively seek knowledge and new skills in an educational setting throughout their adult lives.
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Amazon Pharmacy is building up its same-day prescription medication network to include service to almost half of the U.S.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Fenwick has unveiled its newly revamped and upsized beauty hall at its Newcastle flagship. The space now spans across 26,000 sq ft , and features two new enlarged atriums, 56ft of facade windows looking out onto Northumberland Street, over 1600 sq ft of terrazzo flooring, and a 50-ft long fragrance bar. Fenwick dubbed the new department as a “beauty oasis” with customers able to shop from 163 brands, such as Chantecaille, Charlotte Tilbury, Guerlain’s premium L’Art Matier
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Domino's is luring customers with new deals and promotions to turn around some disappointing sales figures.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 10, 2024
There has been a revolving door in retail’s boardrooms with a swathe of CEOs exiting in recent months with the CEOs of John Lewis and Matalan stepping down this week alone. Retail Gazette takes a look at some of the biggest CEO departures over the past few months. John Lewis John Lewis partnership CEO Nish Kankiwala left his position as CEO of the retailer earlier this month (October) as he reverted back to a non-executive role.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes
Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.
Retail Customer Experience
OCTOBER 10, 2024
In an era where online shopping is a commodity and brands are drowning in the sea of sameness, customer experience is the last true differentiator for ecommerce companies. This session explores Microsoft’s formula for working with retailers to build customer experiences that turn customers into life-long fans.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 10, 2024
N Brown has swung to a pre-tax profit in its first half despite falling sales as its digital overhaul takes effect. The Jacamo, JD Williams and Simply Be owner reported a profit before tax of £200,000 in the 26 weeks to 31 August, up from the £2.8m loss from the year before. It comes as sales for the group fell 6.7% to £277.2m, dragged down by a 7.9% drop in product revenue which it blamed on “unseasonal weather” N Brown attributed its half-year performance to the successful launch of its
Mulesoft
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Beginning with the Mule Runtime 4.5.0 release in 2023, MuleSoft modified the cadence of Runtime updates to offer our customers flexibility in how they wish to handle updating their Mule runtime instances. We transitioned from an ad-hoc release cycle, which historically had been every one to two years, to a regular release cadence of three […] The post Updates to the Mule Runtime Support Structure first appeared on MuleSoft Blog.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Waitrose has enlisted pop group S Club in its new campaign to celebrate the relaunch of its No1 premium range. The campaign brings together the group’s members Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O’Meara, and Rachel Stevens for an after hours trip in the upmarket grocer’s newly revamped John Barnes store on Finchley Road. The ad, which is set to a remix of S Club’s 1999 hit ‘You’re my Number One’ from DJ Jax Jones, shows the pop group dancing in the supermarket aisles, before tucking in
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