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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Cup Day rate hold ‘a missed opportunity’ says ARA CEO

Inside Retail

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held the interest rates at 4.35 per cent, a move retailers said is a “missed opportunity” to boost sales for the holiday season. “Many retailers have been investing heavily in Christmas and the holiday season, including additional staff, new product lines and festive store fit-outs,” said Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). “With CPI at its lowest rate in more than three years, it’s time for the RB

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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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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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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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

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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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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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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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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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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTC is dead. Long live DTC.

Retail Dive

As a channel, it remains key to growth for many retailers. But the era of the DTC brand as we know it is over.

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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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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

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.

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

Retail Wire

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

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Expert tips for preparing for a successful retail season

Retail Customer Experience

The free one-hour webinar will feature feature Lindsay Fifield, director of customer success at Forethought and Bron Rasmussen, CX operations at Cotopaxi.

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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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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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IKEA opens its first Swedish restaurant on the UK high street

A1 Retail

Fans of IKEA’s iconic meatballs will be able to pop in purely for a meal on the high street Hammersmith is now home to the first IKEA Restaurant on the UK high street, opening next door to its recently revamped IKEA Hammersmith city store To celebrate the opening, IKEA Hammersmith is offering IKEA Family Members £5 off in store when spending £5 at IKEA Hammersmith Restaurant on the same day, until the end of November* IKEA has opened the doors to its first stand-alone restaurant on the UK high

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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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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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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

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.