Mon.Dec 25, 2023

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Blue Ridge Beef Recalls Pet Food Due to Salmonella and Listeria

Retail Wire

In the wake of a string of nationwide recalls, the reputable pet food manufacturer, Blue Ridge Beef is the latest to join the list. The company, on December 21, announced a voluntary recall of three of its pet food varieties following contamination concerns, as confirmed by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

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How to Know What Your Customers Want

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Top Takeaways: The customer’s perception matters most. Never assume you know what your customer wants without looking at data. Even the most passionate organizations can misinterpret customer behavior, so always rely on data to make decisions. Embrace continuous improvement. Once you find success, it doesn’t mean you should stop. Keep learning and looking for changes to enhance the customer experience.

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The Impact of China’s Proposed Gaming Regulations

Retail Wire

The gaming industry in China is set for a shakeup. Smaller game developers are bracing for a potential blow while the online advertising sector anticipates decreased revenues, says UBS.

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Breaking Barriers: How Brick-and-Mortar Retailers can Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

People have been saying “Retail is dead” for several years now. The problem is it simply isn’t true. Multinational athletic apparel retailer Lululemon recently announced its net revenue increased 20% (on a constant dollar basis) to $2.2 billion for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period the prior year. Comparable store sales increased 9%, and the company’s gross margin increased to 58.8%.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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El Niño Fueled Commodity Price Surge Affecting 2024

Retail Wire

The year 2023 witnessed a surge in the prices of raw materials exposed to El Niño, with indicators pointing towards a considerable impact on consumers' spending in the months to come.

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A Minneapolis Christmas Tradition Serves the Homeless

Retail Wire

Experiencing holiday joy can be challenging for those without a place to call home. However, a Christmas tradition from Minneapolis is spreading happiness by filling stomachs and warming hearts.

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Fed Nears Its Inflation Goal and Markets Get Festive

Retail Wire

Signaling the current status of inflation, the US core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index mildly climbed by 0.

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Norwegian Cruise Ship Loses Ability To Navigate After Rogue Wave

Retail Wire

A Norwegian Cruise ship lost the ability to navigate after being hit by a rogue wave.

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Klarna and Affirm Keep People Spending and Creating Phantom Debt

Retail Wire

Installment payments are a great way to stretch a dollar, but they can cause significant consumer debt.

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Springfield’s Old Pillsbury Flour Mill Transformed

Retail Wire

In the heart of Springfield, Illinois, a haunting specter of a once-thriving industrial force resided for over 20 years. The Pillsbury Mills, once the central cog in Springfield's economic wheel, had become a vast, vacant husk by 2019.

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AI In The Aisles: The Executives Guide To Better In-Store Experiences

Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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Why Vacations in the Winter Sun Could Be a Trend of the Past by 2050

Retail Wire

A recent report reveals an expected shift in the travel landscape by 2050 due to climate change, overtourism, and the potential disappearance of popular destinations.

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Nike Shares Tank 10% After Revealing $2 Billion Savings Plan

Retail Wire

The sports footwear maker Nike announced plans to lower costs by $2 billion over the next three years as it shrinks its sales prospects, leading to a 10% drop in share price.

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