Fri.Oct 27, 2023

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Canada’s New Supply Chain Bill Creates Obligations for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

Human rights advocates are applauding Canada’s new supply chain law. Passed this spring after four years of debate, Bill S-211, officially known as the “Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act,” places the responsibility on brands, retailers and importers to identify and prevent forced labor and child labor within their supplier networks.

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Korn adidas Shoes Partnership Celebrates Past, Present, and Future

Retail Wire

KoRn adidas shoes have fans rocking out.

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Ashley Partners with Pentatonix for Holiday ‘Listening Room’ Pop-Up in LA

Retail TouchPoints

Ashley is tapping an unlikely partner to inspire holiday cheer: three-time Grammy-award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix. The furniture and mattress retailer will host a holiday-themed pop-up experience at The Grove Storefront in LA Nov. 2-3. Designed as a series of listening rooms, the pop-up will give visitors the chance to listen to Pentatonix’s new holiday greatest hits album, The Greatest Christmas Hits , in the comfort of Ashley furniture. “Ashley seeks to connect customers to

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Fashion label Ena Pelly opens its first Melbourne store

Inside Retail

Australian fashion label Ena Pelly has opened its first physical store in Melbourne, coinciding with the introduction of EP Athleisure, a new sportswear line. The store opening is in conjunction with interior architecture firm, Studio Tate, and is located in High Street Armadale’s retail sector. Ena Pelly Melbourne features a minimalist design approach with natural materials sleek finishes and a relaxed, neutral palette.

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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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Watch out World – Amazon is Coming for TV

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon’s Prime Video was one of the last streamers to announce the addition of advertising. Now that it has though, the company is clearly itching to get off the sidelines and into the game — and its 11 -year exclusive with the NFL for Thursday Night Football is set to play a starring role. In September, Amazon announced that it would be following the lead of nearly every other streaming service by running ads on its Prime Video programming beginning in early 2024.

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Insignia Product Recall Of 930,000 Pressure Cookers Sold at Best Buy

Retail Wire

Urgent: Insignia product recall from Best Buy.

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NutriBullet Blender is Now 21% Off for Early Amazon Black Friday Sale

Retail Wire

The NutriBullet blender price has been sliced and diced on Amazon.

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Amazon sidesteps consumer woes with help from side businesses

Retail Dive

Subscriptions, ads and third-party seller services outpaced growth in retail in Q3, and Prime Video will soon also be a money-maker.

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National Chocolate Day Sweet Savings

Retail Wire

National Chocolate Day is sweet for many and brings multiple promotions.

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UPS to acquire Happy Returns from PayPal

Retail Dive

The logistics giant expects to leverage the tech firm’s software and operations expertise as it pushes for a frictionless reverse logistics experience.

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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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Top consumer trends for marketers this holiday season

Retail Customer Experience

Kassi Socha, director analyst in the Gartner Marketing practice, shares insight on how marketers can adjust to the changing landscape in retail for not only this holiday season, but those in the future as well.

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Asda: Issa brothers admit errors in letter to MPs on its offshore ownership

Retail Gazette

Asda billionaire co-owners the Issa brothers have admitted providing inaccurate information to MPs about the intricate offshore ownership structure known as ‘Bellis’ that they established for Asda following their £6.8bn acquisition in 2021. After facing questions by MPs on the Business and Trade Committee over his management of the supermarket, Mohsin Issa wrote a letter to the committee, which was published last week, where he clarified its corporate structure, setting out a list of 24 compani

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Studio FB creates gallery-like interior for Frame store in Marylebone

Dezeen

French interior design Studio FB and the co-founder of fashion brand Frame, Erik Torstensson, have designed a California-informed store for the brand in London. The store's concept draws from the brand's Californian origins as well as European influences, which is reflected in the lighting , furniture and materials. Studio FB designed a minimalist store for Frame "The Californian universe with these modernist architectures with a free plan, skylights and the opening of spaces to the outside was

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IMEX 2023 Trade Show Brings New ‘Attractivations’

Retail Wire

The Imex 2023 trade show wows goers with new attractions and activations rolled into one.

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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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Decoding Gen-Z: 5 rules for retail success

Retail Customer Experience

Perhaps no generation in history has been more discussed, courted and feared as Gen Z. But what makes this group of consumers tick, and how can companies future-proof their strategies by using proven, data-based information instead of rumor and fear-mongering?

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Skechers’ DTC sales up 23.8% in Q3

Retail Dive

The company said it was a “difficult year” for wholesale — which saw sales decline 1.4% in Q3 — and hopes next year may offer growth for the segment.

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Amazon profits triple as third-quarter sales soar

Retail Gazette

Amazon profits have tripled in its latest quarter as consumers continue to spend despite the persistently high interest rates. Profits for the online retail giant rocketed to £8.2bn ($9.9bn) in the three months to 30 September, up from £2.4bn ($2.9bn) a year ago. Sales jumped 13% to £118bn ($143.1bn) in the third quarter, boosted by a 16% increase in international revenue to £26.5bn ($32.1bn).

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Empowering Partner Success: How Cisco’s PXP Transforms the Partner Experience

Cisco Retail

Four and a half years ago, I came into Partner Performance with one primary goal – simplifying a complex environment. I know that goal resonates with many of our partners across the globe!

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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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Amazon upgrades ad suite with new data clean room, AI image generator

Retail Dive

A new cross-channel planner and enhancements to Amazon Marketing Cloud were also announced at the company’s annual UnBoxed conference.

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Business Priorities: On Time, On Budget & Green

Miller Zell

Miller Zell isn’t about politics or virtue signaling or buzzwords. We’re for innovation, business solutions and the efficient design and execution of branded environments that create great customer experiences.

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Hoka Q2 sales increase driven by DTC

Retail Dive

Parent company Deckers intends to divest Sanuk and teased the launch of a new footwear brand during a call with analysts.

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Defending Globalization

LS Retail

©iStock/wildpixel The Cato Institute has published three new essays for Cato’s Defending Globalization project: Globalization and Growing Global Equality The Reality of American “Deindustrialization” Globalization Has Propelled India to Prosperity To access them all, visit here.

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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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On opens Miami store as it looks to expand brick-and-mortar presence

Retail Dive

The Swiss athletics brand aims to increase the pace of owned store growth, planning to open 20 to 25 stores per year.

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Cash on Delivery: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Shopify

Retailers are making online shopping convenient and risk-free by offering cash-on-delivery payments. Here’s what you need to know about this payment option.

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The Weekly Closeout: ‘Ted Lasso’ teams with Barbie and Curry Brand signs its first signature athlete

Retail Dive

Mattel announced a new collection based on the hit TV show, while Under Armour and Steph Curry brought on De’Aaron Fox as a brand ambassador.

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Combating retail theft & fraud

Cisco Retail

Shrink in retail, and more specifically, theft & fraud components, have long been accepted as a cost of doing business.

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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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Ugg introduces pop-up AR mirror at NYC flagship

Retail Dive

Made with fashion tech company Zero10, the mirror allows users to experience visual effects inspired by the brands “Uggextreme” product campaign.

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Cisco report reveals observability as the new strategic priority for IT leaders

Cisco Retail

Research from Cisco AppDynamics, The Age of Application Observability , tells us that teams have reached a tipping point as they look to tackle complexity and deal with fractured IT domains, tool… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Lowe’s rolls out gift center, holiday discounts for pros

Retail Dive

With its holiday deals and gift assortment, the retailer aims to attract everyday homeowners and professional contractors.

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Independent record store Rough Trade relaunches music subscription service

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Independent music retailer Rough Trade has expanded its music subscription service, Rough Trade Club, to broaden its appeal in-store, online and for events. The music subscription service, which was formally available to customers for £30 a month for LPs or £15 a month for CDs, has had a complete makeover, with a whole new selection of offers split into

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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