Mon.Nov 04, 2024

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Helping CPG Brands Get From the “What” to the “Why”

Wiser

One of the major challenges we see brands facing is the underutilization of data analytics in retail execution. In some cases, it’s about not using enough data; but more often, it’s about poor actionability tied to the data received. While data-driven strategies are becoming more widespread, CPG brands often still lag other industries when it comes to leveraging big data for action-based insights.

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How Brands Should be Preparing for a Potential TikTok Ban

Retail TouchPoints

For more than two years the fate of TikTok in the U.S. has hung in the balance. But even now, with the platform’s existence more precarious than ever, it continues to expand its user base, cultural influence and status as a marketing and commerce powerhouse. If the current ban on the platform is upheld, it will be blocked in the U.S. on Jan. 19, 2025 unless it is sold to a U.S.

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Behind the demise of Harrolds: A cautionary tale or singular case?

Inside Retail

Despite the owners “pouring everything into the business”, Melbourne luxury retailer Harrolds entered liquidation last month after failing to overcome a slew of unfavourable conditions and setbacks. The downfall of the almost 40-year-old business raises the question of whether this is a sign of things to come as retailers struggle to compete with the increasing e-commerce capabilities and convenience of retail goliaths on the global market, or whether it is a case of Harrolds facing a ‘perfect s

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Target Unwraps Immersive Store and Digital Experiences for Holiday Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

Photo credit: Stephen Allen Target has transformed its aisles and app into a “fantastical destination” for the holidays, designed to capture the joy of the season while helping customers in their gift-giving quests. Stores have been equipped with a range of holiday displays and themed areas, including a peppermint swirl path, a Merry Cherry Chalet and, in some locations, a nine -foot-tall holiday bear.

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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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Don Meij to retire as Domino’s Pizza CEO after 40 years with the company

Inside Retail

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises CEO and MD Don Meij will retire after almost 40 years with the company, effective November 6. The pizza chain has appointed Mark van Dyck to succeed Meij, who has been the CEO for the past 22 years. “Under his leadership Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd grew from a Brisbane-based company to a truly global business – the market-leader in each of the markets the company has operated for more than three years in Europe and the Asia Pacific,” sa

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How to Revitalize Seasonal Businesses to Stay Open All Year

Retail TouchPoints

When one owns a seasonal business, such as landscaping or wedding services, they can face several challenges. How do seasonal businesses survive in the “off season?” Are there ways to revitalize seasonal businesses so that they can stay open year-round and generate revenue no matter the season? Challenges of Seasonal Businesses The types of seasonal businesses run the gamut, from ice cream stands to snowplowing services.

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Vitamin Shoppe Parent Company Franchise Group Enters Chapter 11, Plans to Close American Freight

Retail TouchPoints

Franchise Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a restructuring agreement with its primary lenders that will allow its three strongest banners — Pet Supplies Plus , The Vitamin Shoppe and Buddy’s Home Furnishings — to remain in operation. However, large durable goods retailer American Freight will be shut down as part of the restructuring, with closing sales beginning Nov. 5 at its 365 locations and online.

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Myer’s strategic moves suggest the future of retail is consolidation and loyalty

Inside Retail

Myer’s acquisition of Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands appears to be the next step in Olivia Wirth’s plan for the department store’s loyalty program, Myer One. “This is an opportunity to continue to grow it in a way that is a step change,” Wirth said about the impact of the acquisition on Myer One, which has 10.6 million members, at an investor briefing after the deal was announced.

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Goodwill Spearheads Initiative to Boost Textile Reuse and Recycling

Retail TouchPoints

Goodwill will work with environmental solutions provider WM on pilot programs to collect, sort and grade discarded textiles for resale. A portion of the textiles that are not suitable for resale will be provided to Reju , a textile-to-textile regeneration company, as supply for potential recycling and regeneration into new materials when Reju builds a U.S.

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Little Caesars Marks 18 Years of Military Support by Offering Free Food on Veterans Day

Retail Wire

Little Caesars is offering a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo at participating locations nationwide on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Pigskin-Day Purchasing: The CW Makes ACC College Football Games Shoppable

Retail TouchPoints

The CW Network has teamed up with Shopsense AI to make its weekly broadcasts of ACC college football games shoppable. The partnership kicked off last weekend during the Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse game on Nov. 2, during which fans were able to shop game-day essentials and team merchandise directly from their mobile devices. “By bringing shoppable TV to The CW’s ACC college football broadcasts, we’re merging the excitement of live sports with cutting-edge technology that enhances fan experiences

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Chili’s Has Experienced ‘Remarkable’ Growth Thanks to This One Appetizer

Retail Wire

Chili's has experienced impressive growth in part due to the viral social media success of one particular appetizer.

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242 Mulberry’s Chris Echevarria talks retail mentors and the future of menswear

Inside Retail

After starting as a sales associate at J Crew’s Liquor Store concept shop while studying menswear design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Echevarria was recruited by retail legend Millard ‘Mickey’ Drexler to start a brand collaboration program. Now, he is hard at work building his own footwear brand, Blackstock & Weber, and running one of New York’s coolest menswear concept stores, 242 Mulberry.

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Here’s How Sharpies Will Allow Starbucks Employees To Humanize the Coffee Experience Again

Retail Wire

Could a simple Sharpie be the solution to humanizing the Starbucks experience again?

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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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Vietnam malls: Was Vincom’s saturation strategy the right move?

Inside Retail

Vincom Retail is Vietnam’s biggest mall operator by dint of opening malls here, there and everywhere, but is this the right strategy? Its continuing stagnation in key operating metrics on a year-over-year basis, despite rising retail sales and a sound economy, is concerning. Moreover, the malls themselves aren’t particularly innovative in the same way that their peers have contrived all across Southeast Asia.

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Vitamin Shoppe Owner Franchise Group Files for Chapter 11 Protection

Retail Wire

After years of internal turmoil and declining profit, Franchise Group has filed for bankruptcy.

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Sydney store Frankie brings Philippine brands to Australian consumers

Inside Retail

Australian handcrafted goods retailer Frankie General Store has brought in eight more Philippine brands, seeking to help small and medium-sized enterprises expand Down Under. Together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PITC), the brands launched include Anthill Fabric Gallery, RCB Crafts and Design, Orias Studios, Casa Juan, Artritos, Mafikraktika, Knitting Expedition, and Sibol Organics.

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Grubhub’s Gold Days Promo Is Live With Exclusive Deals

Retail Wire

Grubhub is dishing out a month-long event with discounts and deals.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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Swarovski’s vision for a successful brand refresh is crystal-clear

Inside Retail

Swarovski’s latest marketing campaign, featuring pop diva and “Wicked” star Ariana Grande, is the latest indication of the brand’s positive performance in recent months. The campaign images featuring Grande laughing and partying in a festive, holiday-ready setting, iced out in layers of Swarovski jewellery pieces, reflect the company’s overall sparkle.

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BNPL Service Company Affirm Expanding Into the UK

Retail Wire

After conquering the U.S. market, Affirm is bringing buy now, pay later service to the U.K.

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A Holistic System’s Approach to Mastering Retail Media

Intelligence Node

Retail media networks have been gaining serious traction over the last few years. In fact, retail media could become one of the biggest growth drivers in digital advertising history. According. The post A Holistic System’s Approach to Mastering Retail Media appeared first on Blog.

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Spicy Chicken McNuggets Return to McDonald’s

Retail Wire

Spicy Chicken McNuggets are back at McDonald's, and some consumers didn't realize they were gone.

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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

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Mike Ashley takes aim at ‘desperate’ Boohoo following CEO snub

Retail Gazette

Frasers Group’s Mike Ashley has called Boohoo “desperate” after the ailing fast fashion retailer promoted Debenhams boss Dan Finley to chief executive instead of relenting to his demands to take the hotseat. Following Finley’s appointment last week, Ashley told The Sunday Times in an email: “Independent shareholders be warned, desperate people do desperate things.

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Vitamin Shoppe owner files for bankruptcy

Retail Dive

Franchise Group, which also runs Pet Supplies Plus and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, will shut down American Freight starting this week.

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Bonefish Grill Introduces ‘Wicked’-Inspired Cocktails

Retail Wire

"Wicked" fans can channel their inner Glinda or Elphaba at Bonefish Grill.

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Harvey Nichols appoints first creative director

Retail Gazette

Harvey Nichols has appointed stylist and former Topshop director Kate Phelan to the newly created role of creative director. Phelan, who has spent over 25 years at British Vogue and is credited with being a pivotal figure in the modern British fashion scene, will be responsible for the department store’s brand campaigns, strengthening the visual identity of the brand and its creative propositions.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Stop & Shop Closes ‘Underperforming’ Stores. Here’s Who’s Affected

Retail Wire

Stop & Shop has officially closed 32 "underperforming" stores.

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The Children’s Place launches Shein storefront

Retail Dive

The deal allows the youth apparel company to distribute its products through the fast-fashion giant’s platform and diversify its omnichannel strategy.

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American Airlines Announces Biometric Screening in Partnership With TSA

Retail Wire

American Airlines says it is streamlining the check-in process.

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In pictures: Selfridges unveils Christmas window display with 36,000 baubles

Retail Gazette

Selfridges has revealed its 2024 festive windows at its Oxford Street flagship, featuring 5 km of garland, 15,000 LED lights and 36,000 baubles. The department store’s theme for this year’s decorations are a celebration of ‘More the Merrier!’, transforming the facade into a festive destination for shoppers, complete with Santa and his team of ‘Christmas Crackers’, giant disco balls and live performers.

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How to Maximize Amazon Sales and Crush the Competition

With over 9 million sellers on Amazon, online marketplaces are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune prices in real-time or align strategies across channels, this guide provides the tools to understand how to maximize sales and secure a lasting competitive edge. Download now to transform your pricing strategy and drive holiday success.