Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Mobile platforms are a cornerstone of modern life, serving countless purposes beyond just communication. They handle tasks like banking, entertainment, health tracking, and shopping. Whether checking your account balance, playing a few rounds of some popular bingo games, or monitoring your steps and fitness goals, mobile devices are an essential tool.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Activist investment firm Barington Capital Group and real estate development company Thor Equities have taken a stake in Macys Inc. and are pushing the retailer to make significant changes to its real estate and financial strategy, including considering the spinoff of its higher-performing Bloomingdales and Bluemercury banners. In late November, Macys announced that it was delaying reporting of its Q3 2024 earnings to Dec. 11, 2024, after uncovering a financial irregularity in which an employee
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Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australias latest cash rate decision has been described by the Australian Retailers Association as a missed opportunity to provide relief for households and businesses this festive season. The RBA on Tuesday decided to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent, which has remained unchanged since December last year. This comes as bad news for retailers, especially smaller businesses, amid challenges from subdued consumer spending and rising business costs, according to ARA chief ind
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Abercrombie & Fitch will expand into India via a multi-year franchise partnership with Myntra Jabong India Private , a B2B wholesale entity owned by fashion and lifestyle retailer Myntra. Over the life of the franchise agreement, Myntra Jabong will build a brick-and-mortar retail presence for Abercrombie in the country, as well as regional ecommerce sites and branded digital storefronts operated by a network of licensed and independent third parties.
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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.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Samsara Eco has developed enzymes that can break down nylon, allowing for its unlimited recycling as part of the circular economy. The newly developed enzymes can break down Nylon 6 into its original building block without losing quality. The innovation builds on Samsara’s existing capacity to recycle nylon 6,6 and polyester. “We are now able to give new life to Nylon 6 and continue to recycle the typically unrecyclable infinitely,” said Paul Riley, Samsara Eco CEO and founder.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Apple plans to launch an online store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in summer 2025, providing consumers in the country with service and support directly from Apple in Arabic. And beginning in 2026, the tech retailer plans to open several flagship physical locations, including one in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Apples retail expansion builds on investments the company already has made in Saudia Arabia, including the all-women Apple Developer Academy, which opened in Riyadh in 2021 in
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Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for the workforce, especially those on the frontlines. With extended hours, increased customer demand and unpredictable schedules, focusing on their own wellbeing can be challenging for employees. The physical and mental toll of long shifts and high stress can affect health, making wellness support from their employers crucial.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Samsung Electronics has introduced its Customer Service Store in Sydney, the first of its kind in Australia. Located at Macquarie Centre, the concept store aims to showcase the companys latest technology and innovations, providing an immersive shopping experience alongside unparalleled customer service. The South Korean brand says that with customer centricity at its core, the facility features self-discovery zones and consultation lounges equipped with advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Regal Brands Global , the new owner of iconic department store brand Lord & Taylor , plans to relaunch it as a discount luxury ecommerce platform in 2025. The site will offer designer goods and Lord & Taylor-branded products, according to reporting in Business of Fashion and other media outlets. The online-only store will source inventory from distributors and sell a range of products manufactured by licensees, in categories including womenswear, footwear, small leather goods and special
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Yelp is joining in the AI-enhanced app frenzy, launching new features for iOS users.
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Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The newly created DTC wine conglomerate Full Glass Wine Co. has made its sixth and seventh acquisitions Wine Access and Cameron Hughes Wine. Founded in 2023 by entrepreneurNeha Kumar and alcohol industry veteranLouis Amoroso, who previously served as President of DTC at alcohol ecommerce solution DRINKS, Full Glass Wine said that with these new additions it is positioned to bring in more than $200 million in revenue in 2025.
Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Boots’ US owner Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), is reportedly in discussions with American private equity giant Sycamore Partners on a potential takeover, potentially triggering a fresh auction for the British high street giant. A deal could value the health and beauty retailer at up to $10bn (7.8bn). The talks follow a steep decline in Walgreens share price, which has dropped from over $100bn in 2015 to just $7.5bn.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Vision Brands Group is expanding its portfolio of apparel labels with the acquisition of Australian childrenswear brand Rock Your Baby. “Rock Your Baby has captured the hearts of families around the world, and we’re thrilled to work alongside the brand’s global network of retail and supply partners to strengthen its presence internationally,” said Rheanna Griffin, Vision Brands Group co-founder. “Adding Rock Your Baby to our portfolio feels like a natural step as we
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
As the holiday season fast approaches, Walmart has announced its shopping and shipping cutoffs.
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In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
As 2024 draws to an end, retailers have already begun gearing up for a turbulent year ahead. In its annual report, advisory firm Coresight Research identified six trends, including the advanced integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and the growing impact of GLP-1 drugs, that will impact the US retail industry in the year ahead. 1.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Quantum computing may enter the mainstream with the Willow chip from Google.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Beef tallow is the latest beauty trend to take over TikToks influential for you page and Tuttofares Tallow Balm has quickly emerged as the holy grail. But theres more to Tuttofares success than right place, right time. Founded in 2022, the Australian-made and owned business is the countrys first professionally formulated tallow-based skincare brand.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Taco Bell's drink cafe could carve its own niche in the beverage business.
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Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The retail industry is on the brink of a revolution. Driven by advancements in technology, evolving consumer expectations, and a renewed focus on sustainability, the retail landscape is poised to undergo significant changes in the coming years. From artificial intelligence to immersive in-store experiences, and from hyper-personalised shopping to new sustainability practices, the future of retail promises to be faster, smarter and more attuned to the needs of modern consumers.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
After over a decade out of the Super Bowl ad game, General Mills hopes to score big with viewers by promoting Totino's Pizza Rolls in a new commercial during the big game.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s official launch in Australia has provided local retailers with an opportunity to observe the brand’s unconventional marketing playbook up close. The Denmark-born brand partnered with Bernardi Group to establish its Australian presence and according to CEO Joe Bernardi, Flying Tiger Copenhagen has one of the most exciting business models in retail.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Oracle's cloud infrastructure unit saw the highest growth for the quarter.
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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.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Endeavour Group estimates its sales have been adversely impacted by approximately $25 million following Woolworths recent warehouse strike incident. As Woolworths provides warehouse services to Endeavour including at two distribution centres in Victoria, the industrial action affected stock availability in some of the latters retail stores. In response, Endeavour had to carry out contingency plans including building inventory at stores, leveraging the wider distribution network and accepting dir
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Burger King continues to be in the holiday spirit.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
For many of us, Christmas can turn from warm and loving to expensive and confected pretty quick. And so it goes with Christmas ads. This time of year is traditionally retails time to take centre stage. So Spinachs Dom Megna and Nicole Miranda are here to break down the biggest, boldest and best Christmas ads. Oh, and that one from Coca-Cola. Coles Dom Megna: Coles has tried hard to keep its staff-going-the-extra-mile story from the rest of the year straight.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line is canceling more routes.
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Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2024
TORMAX, a global leader in advanced door automation systems, was recently contracted to install two sets of bi-parting sliding doors at a new Bothams of Whitby bakery shop and tearoom in North Yorkshire. The first door is a main entrance into the shop, and the second leads from the Tea Rooms to a patio area with outdoor seating. Both entrances are powered by TORMAX 2201 sliding door drives, each of which are housed in a compact casing that requires an installation height of just 100mm, deliveri
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Papa Johns partnered with the reality star for a fun Christmas promotion.
Retail Gazette
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Zara owner Inditex saw sales rise 7.1% to 27.4bn (23.4bn) for the first nine months of 2024, driven by strong demand for its autumn winter collections. The Spanish fashion giant’ s gross profit increased to 7.2%, reaching 16.3bn (14.0bn), and its gross margin remained stable at 59.4%. Despite challenges faced by other retailers , including poor weather conditions and increased operational costs, Inditex saw positive sales growth across its portfolio of brands, which includes Zara, Massimo
Cisco Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2024
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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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