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.
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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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
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.
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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
OCTOBER 10, 2024
DoorDash kicked off its expanded partnership with Wegmans Food Markets by offering on-demand delivery from the supermarket’s Maryland stores, with Wegmans locations in Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware and upstate New York available in the coming days and more stores to follow. DoorDash already had been providing delivery of ready-made meals from Wegmans Meals2Go, and will now make the chain’s produce, bakery items and other items available on the DoorDash Marketplace.
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
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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.
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.
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Wendy's latest promotion celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants' anniversary.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 10, 2024
RFID technology is far from new; in fact, it’s already been through not one but multiple hype cycles, including the jumpstart provided by Walmart in 2003 when it mandated RFID tagging by its top 100 U.S. suppliers (and continuing to today ). Through it all, the technology’s capabilities — paramount among them the ability to improve store-level inventory accuracy — have proven not just its efficacy but its versatility.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Apple TV+ will soon be a subscription add on for Prime Video users.
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.
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
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Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
An investment in service assurance is expected to deliver operational benefits, but it can also enable market differentiation and new revenue sources. Read how end-customer portals, per-QoS SLA reporting, alerting, and notifications help service providers deliver new, innovative solutions faster, more reliably, and with greater agility for their B2B customers.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Papa John's founder celebrated a victory.
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.
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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.
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.
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
Amazon Pharmacy is building up its same-day prescription medication network to include service to almost half of the U.S.
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
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Domino's is luring customers with new deals and promotions to turn around some disappointing sales figures.
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.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Waitrose is partnering with the nation’s biggest delivery network Just Eat on a multi-year deal to expand its presence in the on-demand grocery and convenience sectors. In the coming weeks, millions of Just Eat customers will be able to order their favourite food and drink to be delivered in 30 minutes or less from [229] Waitrose […] If you want mo
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Creating SEO-friendly content is key to improving your website’s visibility and attracting more visitors. This guide walks you through best practices for writing optimized content, including keyword placement, proper formatting, and engaging writing techniques. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, landing pages, or product descriptions, these proven SEO strategies will help your content rank higher and keep readers engaged.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The retailer is accelerating its Adaptive Retail strategy to create immersive shopping experiences across its stores, apps and virtual environments.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! National charging network Be.EV has partnered with EV charging space specialist Formula Space and Derbyshire Police to crack down on charging cable vandalism in Chesterfield. In response to the recent spate of electric vehicle (EV) charging cable thefts across the town and the country, Be.EV has launched the ‘Charging Hub Intelligent Protection’ initiati
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The brand’s North American head previously acknowledged that “customers perceive us as expensive.
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.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
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