Thu.Oct 10, 2024

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Shaping the Future: Announcing the U.S. Fast Future Innovation Awards

Cisco Retail

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.

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McDonald’s Spain Celebrates ‘Friends’ 30th Anniversary With ‘Adult Happy Meal’

Retail Wire

McDonald's Spain is offering a fun promotion for 'Friends' fans.

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Major fast-fashion brands launch trial to collect clothes waste next year

Inside Retail

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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Wendy’s Long-Awaited Krabby Patty Gets Fan Pushback

Retail Wire

Wendy's latest promotion celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants' anniversary.

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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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Ulta Beauty Launches Community and Content Initiatives Focused on Mental Health Awareness

Retail TouchPoints

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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Apple TV+ To Launch on Prime Video in the US in Late October

Retail Wire

Apple TV+ will soon be a subscription add on for Prime Video users.

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Perkins To Add Fast-Casual Model of Dining Called Griddle & Go

Retail Wire

These standalone, smaller establishments deliver the same great Perkins experience.

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From Supply Chains to Fitting Rooms, RFID Demonstrates its Retail Versatility

Retail TouchPoints

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.

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Papa John’s Founder Won an Arbitration Denial Against an Ad Firm. Here’s What Happened.

Retail Wire

The Papa John's founder celebrated a victory.

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DoorDash Expands Wegmans Delivery Partnership, Adds Regional Grocery Favorites

Retail TouchPoints

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.

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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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Taco Bell Tests Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas in Minneapolis

Retail Wire

Starting Oct. 31, Taco Bell will launch the Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas in select locations — but only in Minneapolis for the time being.

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Fast Retailing’s full-year profit surges 31 per cent

Inside Retail

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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Krispy Kreme Gives Out Free Doughnuts to McDonald’s Customers

Retail Wire

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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Amazon: Third Fall Prime Day was Biggest Ever

Retail TouchPoints

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.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Amazon Pharmacy Will Reach Nearly Half of America Next Year

Retail Wire

Amazon Pharmacy is building up its same-day prescription medication network to include service to almost half of the U.S.

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Inside Mecca’s hiring strategy for its 4000sqm Bourke Street flagship

Inside Retail

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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Evolve Estates signs two new tenants at Penicuik Centre

Retail Focus

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.

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How Amazon is expanding and revolutionising its workforce with robotics

Inside Retail

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.

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Master Off-Page SEO: Boost Traffic, Build Trust, and Drive Conversions

Off-page SEO is the key to building trust, attracting qualified traffic, and boosting conversions. This guide explores how to leverage backlinks, guest blogging, social media, and influencer marketing to expand your website’s reach and authority. Discover the synergy between on-page and off-page SEO, ensuring your site is optimized for success. Learn how to create valuable content, engage with online communities, and track your progress to fine-tune your strategy.

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White Stuff to open first airport store in London Gatwick

Retail Focus

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.

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Revlon names Michelle A Peluso as its new CEO

Inside Retail

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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Domino’s Remains Optimistic Despite Disappointing Q3 Earnings

Retail Wire

Domino's is luring customers with new deals and promotions to turn around some disappointing sales figures.

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Kering Group names Stefano Cantino as Gucci’s new chief

Inside Retail

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.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Educate Yourself, Ask Hva er Refinansiering av Lån?

Retail Focus

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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Walmart wants to create a unique homepage for each shopper

Retail Dive

The retailer is accelerating its Adaptive Retail strategy to create immersive shopping experiences across its stores, apps and virtual environments.

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Microsoft’s formula for the best e-commerce customer experience

Retail Customer Experience

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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Urban Outfitters drops prices on over 100 styles

Retail Dive

The brand’s North American head previously acknowledged that “customers perceive us as expensive.

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Turn Your Website Into a Money-Maker: Tips for Small Business Success

Your website can be more than just a digital presence—it can be a thriving profit center. Discover proven strategies to monetize your website, whether you sell physical products, digital downloads, or services. Learn the importance of user-friendly design, high-quality content, and tailored marketing to meet audience needs and boost engagement. Explore options like e-commerce, affiliate marketing, and subscriptions, and use analytics to optimize for success.

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In pictures: Fenwick reopens revamped beauty hall at Newcastle flagship

Retail Gazette

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

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UPS prepares 5.9% rate increase starting at peak season’s end

Retail Dive

The delivery price hike, which takes effect Dec. 23, is among several tweaks the carrier is planning over the next few months.

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7 retailers that have lost their CEOS in recent months

Retail Gazette

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.

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Authentic Brands Group, Saks team up on luxury joint venture

Retail Dive

Growth of a slew of Authentic-owned labels will follow the pattern set by Barneys New York, which the brand-management firm acquired in 2019.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s