Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Retailers across segments have been expanding their smart store ambitions for decades. Starting in the late 1980s with the introduction of self-checkout kiosks and progressing to today’s smart RFID tags and even fully automated storefronts, retail leaders have slowly but surely embraced digital in-store enhancements. This is arguably in no small part driven by consumers’ desire for enhanced personalization and convenience , as well as their growing digital prowess as technology becomes increasin

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Krispy Kreme promotion is available for one day only.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Australian minimalist fashion brand Status Anxiety has launched its first physical location in New York City’s Nolita. The store, located at 248 Elizabeth Street, offers ethically sourced leather goods with a focus on biodegradable materials and environmental impact reduction. It has been designed in a minimalist style, with white as the primary colour.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Dunkin has a new coffee milk latte, and the ad campaign features the "SNL" comedian.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Makeup artist turned brand founder Hilary Holmes is challenging traditional beauty marketing tactics that leverage and profit from consumer insecurity through her cosmetics company Holme Beauty. Now, the brand is spreading its message of self-love to consumers across the country via a double-decker bus that just rolled into Sydney after stopping in Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Wagga Wagga and Canberra.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A proposed contract between Boeing and union members was shot down, prompting an early morning strike.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Boar's Head plant at the center of the listeria outbreak was already problematic.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

DoorDash continues to add new merchants in the ramp-up to the holiday season. The latest additions to the delivery service including Asian supermarket chain H Mart and beauty brand Aveda , which join fellow newcomer Mattress Firm. These new partners join the more 115,000 non-restaurant stores in North America now available on DoorDash, advancing the company’s mission to move beyond restaurant delivery into the broader realm of “local commerce” (although plenty of restaurants are still available

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

OpenAI has developed a new series of AI models, named OpenAI o1, aimed at tackling complex problems with advanced reasoning skills.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Amazon will invest an additional $2.1 billion toward its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) programs in the form of safety initiatives, training, driver pay rate increases, value-added services and incentives. The company has invested a total of $12.3 billion since the DSP program, which subcontracts with third-party firms for the ecommerce platform’s expansive delivery needs, began in 2018.

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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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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

General Mills has entered into agreements to sell its North American Yogurt business.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Miniso ’s global brick-and-mortar takeover continues. Over just the last three weeks, the Chinese lifestyle retailer opened its 200 th store in the U.S., unveiled its largest global flagship store in Indonesia and brought its highly successful Sanrio-themed store format to Australia. Miniso’s 200 th U.S. Door Opens in Santa Monica At the end of August, Miniso unveiled its latest U.S. store at the 3 rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Calif. — a cultural landmark on the West Coast.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A new twice-a-year HIV injection drug reduced the risk of infection by 96% in a second Phase 3 clinical trial.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Demand for GLP-1 drugs is soaring as Australians turn to the newly approved products, Wegovy and Ozempic, designed to treat diabetes and obesity – but it also has the potential to create a large market for fillers. After watching how demand for GLP-1 drugs played out in the US market and the discourse that followed online around some of the physical side effects, Australian clinics are already anticipating increased demand for injectables.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. and Charter Communications Inc. have just announced a significant multi-year distribution partnership.

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Tokinomo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Shopper marketing has evolved significantly in recent years, especially within the European grocery retail sector. As consumer behavior shifts and digital engagement increases, understanding the nuances of shopper marketing becomes essential for retailers aiming to enhance customer experiences and drive sales.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The retailer will hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse associates for the holiday season.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Frasers Group has acquired Lancaster’s St Nicholas Arcade as it continues to grow its property portfolio. The 160,000 sq ft. shopping centre is located in the town’s historic centre and welcomes almost four million visitors each year. St Nicholas Arcade lists Next, Boots, Hmv and The Entertainer as some of its tenants. Related Story Frasers Group chief executive Michael Murray said: “At Frasers, we have always been strong believers in physical retail, and this acquisition demonstrates our ongoin

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Domestic United passengers will get high-speed internet through Starlink as early as next year.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

John Lewis will shut its standalone stores on Boxing Day, with only its Trafford and Stratford shopping centre shops remaining open. The majority of Waitrose stores will also shut on 25 and 26 December, The Sun reported, meaning over 300 Waitrose and 37 John Lewis sites will remain closed on Boxing Day. However, some of the premium supermarket’s sites attached to petrol stations will reportedly stay open on Boxing Day.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The pace of increase in holiday sales will be slower than 2023, but e-commerce will likely grow, according to Deloitte.

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Cisco Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cisco Defense Orchestrator Sandbox allows you to interact with the CDO dashboard and API. You can have access to Cisco AI Assistant UI as well as the AI Assistant API.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The collection includes sports bras, leggings and ready-to-wear apparel like trench coats, catsuits and T-shirts.

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Cisco Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

AIOps, powered by AI, transforms IT operations, revolutionizing industries and driving operational excellence. Are you ready to lead the charge?

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Shopping Center

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Dalton, Ga. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the $4.7 million sale of a free-standing retail pad building located in Dalton in northern Georgia. Developed in 2023, the two-tenant building features… The post Faris Lee Arranges $4.7 Million Sale of Retail Pad Building in Dalton, Georgia appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Ten-year company veteran Delphine Herve will take on the position at the beauty retailer. Meanwhile, the pet retailer saw net loss surge by 70% in Q2.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Braehead Shopping Centre is delighted to announce the upcoming arrival of one of Europe’s leading fashion brands, Mango, set to open this September. Strategically located within the heart of Braehead, the new Mango store will span an impressive 500 square metres, making it the largest in the city. This launch reflects the brand’s strategic commitment to the Scottish market as part of its ambitious UK expansion plans, which includes over 20 store openings planned for 2024.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Private equity firm 65 Equity Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in the accessories brand, though founder Scott herself retains a majority stake.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced a series of new signings across its London centres, showcasing significant growth in the food and beverage (F&B) sector alongside expansions in fashion, footwear, accessories, health, beauty, and home and interiors. This wave of openings highlights the increasing consumer demand for diverse dining options, innovative retail experiences and premium lifestyle brands.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The discount retailer promoted two longtime employees to the chief merchant positions at its Ross and DD’s Discounts banners.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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