Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
The year has seen a notable rise in online scams, with fake tickets for the Olympics and Taylor Swift concerts being the most prevalent, according to a recent report by UK Finance.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 22, 2024
In an era when ecommerce is reshaping retail, platforms like Shopify have emerged as indispensable allies for businesses large and small. Shopify, originally a beacon for small and medium-sized enterprises, is now expanding its reach to larger corporations. However, this expansion brings to light a critical issue for CFOs and finance teams: the intricate and often underestimated task of recognizing and booking revenue in the ecommerce domain.
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Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
Citigroup nearly invested $189 billion in the European market.
Inside Retail
MAY 22, 2024
Barbie is celebrating Australian footballer Mary Fowler, alongside eight other athletes, for the fashion doll’s 65th anniversary. “When I saw myself as Barbie for the first time, it was crazy; I was honestly just a bit speechless. I never would have thought that I’d have a Barbie that looks just like me,” said Fowler. “Being a positive influence, and seeing young girls recreate my look has been so special, and to finally hold my doll and see her wear my bubble braid
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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.
Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
Microsoft has taken a significant step by incorporating artificial intelligence into its Windows operating system, introducing new AI-enhanced computers designed to revive lagging PC sales.
Inside Retail
MAY 22, 2024
The Reject Shop says its new merchandise strategy is showing positive results. FY24 is the first full year the strategy has been “meaningfully” deployed and the discount retailer achieved annual comp-store sales growth of 2.7 per cent and overall sales growth of 4.2 per cent. During the second half, comparable store sales rose 3.3 per cent while total sales jumped 4.1 per cent, attributed to a continuation of the positive sales momentum from the first half.
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Inside Retail
MAY 22, 2024
Regional retailers are not immune to the current challenges the wider industry is facing – local traders in the Victorian town of Inglewood are also having to adapt to the cost-of-living and cost-of-trading crisis. Inglewood’s Brooke Street is home to local shop fronts that have weathered not only the current economic storm but also physical storms and flooding.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 22, 2024
To increase ecommerce revenue, brands and retailers need to engage online shoppers and convert them into buyers. But when consumers cannot quickly find the products they’re looking for or easily get answers to their questions, they are more likely to abandon the ecommerce site altogether. With iAdvize Copilot , iAdvize’s generative AI-powered chatbot, more than 100 online retailers and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are empowering customers to discover, choose and buy more — resulting in a 10X
Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
On Tuesday, the Canadian athletic brand confirmed that the company's chief product officer, Sun Chloe, has resigned to take on another opportunity and will leave by the end of this month.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 22, 2024
Just a few weeks after making real-world products available for sale within Roblox, Walmart has debuted Walmart Realm. This immersive experience features three distinct shopping environments designed around social trends and influencers: the underwater world of So Jelly, vintage Americana at Y’allternative and chic beauty and fashion at Go Chromatic.
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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
Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
Nestlé has a new line, Vital Pursuit, for Ozempic and other GLP-1 users.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 22, 2024
Target will lower the everyday prices of approximately 5,000 frequently shopped items. Reduced prices already are in effect for about 1,500 items, and additional cuts will be instituted over the summer. Consumers will see lower prices on products including milk, meat, bread, soda, fresh fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, coffee and diapers. In a post on X , The White House praised the move and noted that President Biden was calling on “other big corporations to join these leaders and lower gr
Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
The fast-food industry is cooking up new price wars with Wendy's announcing a new $3 English Muffin Deal.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 22, 2024
MKM Building Supplies is one of the leading home improvement purveyors for both commercial and DIY customers throughout the United Kingdom, known for its personal touch and localized offerings. But when it came to serving customers online, the company was decidedly behind the times. Image courtesy MKM “As a business, MKM is very traditional; people like to go into their branch, have a cup of tea, have a bacon roll, have a bit of banter,” said Craig McLaren, Head of Digital at MKM Building Suppli
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Inside Retail
MAY 22, 2024
Retail is the largest private sector employer in Australia. According to ABS data, more than 1.4 million people work in the industry, and while it’s often thought of as a young person’s job, the median age of the workforce is 33 and only 50 per cent of roles are part-time. For many people who need flexible hours, retail is a great career option with a clear path to promotion.
Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
The company hopes one low price will lure consumers.
Retail Focus
MAY 22, 2024
Shopping can be an exhilarating experience, but even the most avid shopper needs a break after hours of walking and browsing through endless aisles of products. Whether you’re shopping alone, with friends, or with family, incorporating moments of relaxation and entertainment can transform a tiring shopping day into a delightful adventure. It’s not just about making purchases; it’s about enjoying the journey.
Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
Target reported disappointing first-quarter earnings, attributing the shortfall to the impact of inflation on household budgets.
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Retail Dive
MAY 22, 2024
The retailer is losing ground in grocery and household items as customers shop for less elsewhere, according to analysts.
Retail Gazette
MAY 22, 2024
John Lewis Partnership is aiming to hire more than 300 care experienced young people by January 2025 as part of its Building Happier Futures programme. The department store retailer, which has employed 76 workers so far, said the target forms part of its commitment to providing career opportunities for people with experience of the care system. The news coincides with the celebration of Foster Care Fortnight, which runs until 26 May by charity The Fostering Network.
Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
In a move to enhance consumer protections, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced new regulations for the rapidly growing "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) industry.
Retail Gazette
MAY 22, 2024
Superdrug is marking its 60th birthday with celebrations taking place throughout this month and June. The health and beauty retailer will be holding in-store activations alongside the launch of a limited edition birthday range, 60th birthday products from exclusive brands, offers and prices and more. Superdrug Health & Beauty Card members will be able to bag 60% off own brand and exclusive ranges from today (22 May), while members will earn 600 points on any online purchase over £60 made tod
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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.
Retail Dive
MAY 22, 2024
The backers of Retail Ecommerce Ventures have acquired its IP portfolio, allowing it to avoid bankruptcy. Now they’re looking to expand.
Retail Gazette
MAY 22, 2024
After two years, M&S’ ‘Reshaping for Growth’ strategy is bearing fruit, driven by its major investment into improving the quality and value of its clothing and food as well as overhauling its store estate. While many retailers grapple with the challenging trading environment, how is M&S defying the odds to deliver ‘remarksable’ results?
Retail Dive
MAY 22, 2024
Jon Alferness, chief product officer of Walmart U.S., spoke with Retail Dive about how the big box retailer is deploying tech to serve customers and frontline workers.
365 Retail
MAY 22, 2024
New Look has announced a £3.3m investment to upgrade and improve its stores in Greater Manchester, strengthening its commitment to its store estate and wider omnichannel strategy. The retailer will initially trial several initiatives in its 20 stores in the area over the next 12 months to create a blueprint for further improvements across its wider estate.
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Retail Dive
MAY 22, 2024
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Retail Gazette
MAY 22, 2024
The owner of Temu reported its sales have more than doubled in its first quarter as demand for the online discount retailer skyrockets. PDD Holdings beat market expectations as it delivered a 131% increase in sales to £9.42bn (86.8bn yuan), driven by the catapulting rise of Temu and its sister ecommerce platform, Pinduoduo. The revenue boost was partnered with a 194% surge in costs to £3.54bn (32.7bn yuan), which the retail group attributed to increased fulfilment fees, payment processing fees,
Shopping Center
MAY 22, 2024
Richmond, Mich. — Legacy Realty Group Advisors has arranged the $4.6 million sale of Lenox Square Shopping Center, a 95,722-square-foot property located in Richmond. Family Farm and Home anchors the center.… The post Legacy Arranges Sale of 95,722-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Michigan appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
Retail Gazette
MAY 22, 2024
Peloton has launched a rental service for its exercise bikes in a bid to boost its fortunes following a post-pandemic slump in demand. Consumers can rent an exercise bike for £99 per month, with access to all of its live online classes and back catalogue, The Times reported. The fitness company said the scheme gives customers an “accessible and convenient way to experience Peloton” Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox e
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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.
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