Tokinomo

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the retail world, making sure your operations run smoothly is crucial for success. This article is your guide to the best strategies for optimizing retail operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As online commerce continues to surge, chargeback fraud victimizes more and more retailers. Experts report that chargebacks will cost merchants over $100 billion in 2023, and false claims and abuse of the chargeback process are a growing threat to merchants. And yet many retailers remain unaware of chargeback fraud and its harmful impacts on business revenues.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Melbourne-based fund manager Fawkner Property and alternative investment firm PAG have acquired Perth’s Midland Gate shopping centre for $465 million. The deal marks Australia’s largest single regional asset transaction since December 2019. Located in Perth’s fast-growing north-eastern metropolitan corridor, Midland Gate has a gross lettable area of 68,600sqm, anchored by Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, in addition to Kmart, Big W and Target.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Ahh, holiday fare: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, How the Grinch Stole Christmas …and live video shopping from two of the country’s biggest retailers, The Home Depot and Best Buy. Merry & Bright , Home Depot’s shoppable content series, drops its three 10-minute episodes on Nov. 1, 2023 on Vizio , where they will be accessible through the end of the year.

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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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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Are you excited about the return of Starbucks' holiday drinks?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

After a three -month test period, Michaels has officially launched MakerPlace by Michaels , a new online marketplace centered on handmade goods. With the arts and crafts industry continuing to grow in popularity , Michaels is clearly looking to solidify its place as the supplier of “makers” while also taking a piece of Etsy ’s pie. In addition to offering artisans an alternative venue to sell their wares, MakerPlace aims to create a forum and community space for craftspeople with the inclusion o

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Just in the time for the holiday shopping season, Google is debuting new features to help merchants capture consumers’ attention in search results, including a small business “tag,” generative AI tools for product imagery and a more detailed business information module in search results. The new search features come on the heels of Google announcing the expansion of its AR try-on tech into hair color.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Victorians can now return their used Tetra Pak beverage cartons for recycling and receive a 10c refund following the launch of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). Beverage cartons returned via Vicotria’s CDS will be accepted and processed at SaveBoard, a local recycling facility that turns recycled cartons into low-carbon construction materials.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This eye drop recall might bring more than just tears to your eyes.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Australian luggage brand July recently launched its first US bricks-and-mortar location in the heart of New York City’s shopping-centered neighborhood, SoHo, at 127 Greene Street. New York City was an obvious choice for the brand to locate its first US store said Athan Didaskalou, July’s co-founder and director. Besides being a hub for both shopping and travel enthusiasts, the city represents the brand’s biggest market in the US.

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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.

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Recreational vehicle (RV) retailer Camping World will offer same-day delivery of nearly 1,800 products via a new deal with Instacart , marking the platform’s first partnership with a dedicated camping supplies merchant. Camping World will use the Instacart Big & Bulky fulfillment solution for both same-day and scheduled delivery of large items (up to 60 pounds), including foldout camping tables, large tents and smart TVs, for those who prefer “glamping.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The battle begins between Amazon, the e-commerce giant, and Nokia, the consumer electronics company.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

One of the UK’s fastest growing, independently owned, coffee and bakery brands, Cornish Bakery, has opened the doors to its 58 th location in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate in Yorkshire. The Harrogate launch comes on the back of eight successful openings in the last 12 months in Norwich, Bakewell, Bury St Edmunds, Canterbury, Truro, Whitby Harbour, Plymouth Barbican and Caledonian Park.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Dutch Bros menu's holiday drinks are here for coffee fanatics across the nation.

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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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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Phantom inventory is causing UK shoppers to experience out-of-stocks, with poor product availability negatively impacting sales and long-term customer loyalty, according to the latest data from Retail Insight , the leading provider of store operations execution software. Original research of over 1,000 UK shoppers by Retail Insight revealed that consumers are increasingly experiencing availability issues in-store, a problem symptomatic of phantom inventory, which is the discrepancy between stock

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Walmart Black Friday sale is upon us.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Dyson’s Blue Blush range has officially launched in Harrods in time for the gifting season. Arguably the world’s most luxe and glamourous department store, Dyson is proud to have recently unveiled its Harrods windows takeover with Dyson’s latest Blue Blush theme colourway running through it. The Harrods windows are currently shining bright, with hints of blue and pastel pink hues to create a head-turning “Blue Blush” luminosity radiating onto the London streets with Dyson’s most wanted products

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Google Maps has received a major update driven by AI.

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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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Haymes Paint Shop is expanding its retail footprint in Australia by adding three more stores in Rosebud, Devonport, and Phillip. Haymes has been voted the best paint by Australians in the Canstar Blue awards for six years in a row. The Haymes Paint Shop network is a mainstay in local communities around Australia, with more than 55 outlets. “Our store opening has been incredibly fulfilling,” said Haymes Paint Shop store manager, Tim Nichols.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Unfortunately, when it comes to eCommerce, it’s not uncommon for potential customers to leave a retailer’s site without actually making a purchase. The product may be in their shopping cart, on their wish list, or viewed multiple times, yet the sale doesn’t reach completion. Though this scenario might seem like a loss on the surface, in reality it opens the door to an effective strategy known as remarketing.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A fifth of Britons start their Christmas planning in November, according to John Lewis’s report into changing festive habits. The department store’s commercial director Kathleen Mitchell said the trend is driven by both shoppers getting excited for the festive season and trying to spread costs. “While we see a spike in searches for Christmas trees immediately after the summer holidays, people begin shopping in earnest on 10 November – a 45-day run-up to the big event,” sh

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

News from China, including recent economic and retail indicators and the results of the international retailers operating there, are sending mixed messages about prospects for retail over the short-medium term. One thing we can say for sure, however, is that the post-Covid boom has fallen well short of what had been hoped for or expected. Global retailers, as opposed to those operating in a limited geographic space, are in the enviable position of being able to offset weakness in one area with s

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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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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Federal Reserve announced that it's opting to keep interest rates steady despite the optimistic tone of the economy.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The retail landscape is constantly changing, and there’s no doubt that the rise of online shopping has been revolutionary. But has this form of retail reached a point at which it could potentially decline? Offline merchants are introducing new tech to compete with ecommerce companies, and there have been delivery issues with some internet-based services.

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Dutch studio Barde vanVoltt has used rippled mirrored glass, boulders and pebbles to create the interior of Calico Club, a retail store located in a century-old farmhouse in the Netherlands. The studio aimed to combine Dutch heritage with Japanese tradition to create an "unexpected" but never overwhelming interior for the store, which is located in the village of Nistelrode.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Lindsay Lohan and company recreate scenes from the iconic teen comedy for a new generation as the retailer looks to expand the idea of Black Friday.

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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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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Asda has unveiled its first Christmas advert for 2023, starring singer Michael Bublé. The one-minute long film shows the supermarket’s employees finding the pop icon locked away before the festive season. While sitting in the break room, three staff members suddenly hear strange noises on the stroke of midnight of 1 November. After the workers go looking for the source of the noise, the trio find the Asda warehouse decked out for Christmas, as well as a door labelled “MB inside.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The retailer’s turnaround has been slow going, as consumers spend their discretionary dollars on other priorities.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Retail media ad slots are flying off the shelves. Bolstered by digitised loyalty schemes, most major supermarkets are unveiling retail media platforms, while ecommerce retailers capitalise on activating their rich stores of first-party shopper data. For brands, retail media offers an effective complement to or even replacement for search advertising, as many queries now begin directly on ecommerce sites and apps rather than search engines.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Gabriel Dalporto is taking over the top spot from Ron Japinga, who had been CEO since 2016. The company also named a new board chairman.

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