RIS News
JULY 31, 2023
RIS’ seventh annual look at the top women in retail technology salutes the female technologists redefining the industry. Learn which women are being honored for deploying game-changing solutions, leading exceptional teams, and reimagining retail.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 31, 2023
Amazon said it hit its fastest Prime delivery speeds ever last quarter, with more than half of Prime member orders in the 60 largest U.S. metro areas arriving on the same or next day. So far this year the company has delivered more than 1.8 billion units to U.S. Prime members the same or next day, nearly 4X the number of orders delivered at those speeds by this point in 2019, according to Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores.
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Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2023
Self-tanner and skincare brand Bondi Sands has been sold to Japanese chemical and cosmetics giant Kao Corporation in a $450 million deal. Kao, established in 1887, owns popular skincare and haircare brands such as Biore, Jergens, Oribe, and KMS. Shaun Wilson, CEO and co-founder of Bondi Sands, will remain with the company under new owner, and Blair James will continue as creative director.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 31, 2023
Inventory distortion, whether it’s out-of-stocks or overstocks, are a huge and costly challenge for retailers and suppliers, and too often a source of great inconvenience to consumers. A recent study by IHL Group projects that the global cost of inventory distortion in 2023 will be $1.77 trillion — bigger than the combined retail GDP of all of Latin America.
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Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2023
Australian online travel agency Luxury Escapes has opened its first permanent bricks-and-mortar store, replete with “stunning visual displays and interactive customer activations,” at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne. Dubbed Travel Reimagined, the 400sqm store offers barista-made coffee, French champagne and a six-star bar and VIP events space.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 31, 2023
Adidas has announced plans for a second release of its remaining Yeezy inventory following the initial May 2023 release. The sports brand has been in a bind since ending its relationship with Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) following a series of antisemitic remarks made by the rapper. Until the rupture, the Yeezy brand collaboration was a massive hit for Adidas, and the end of the relationship left Adidas with millions of shoes in storage , weighing down its bottom line.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 31, 2023
GameStop will replace its departing CFO Diana Saadeh-Jajeh with Daniel Moore, who will take on the roles of Principal Accounting Officer and interim Principal Financial Officer effective Aug. 11, 2023. The troubled retailer reported a $50.5 million loss in Q1 2023 and fired its then-CEO Matt Furlong in June 2023. Saadeh-Jajeh had only been on the job for a year.
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2023
Retailers have been coming under pressure from all sides in recent months. Cost of living, combined with rising interest rates, have hit back-pockets, with consumers looking to restrict spending where possible. Meanwhile, the cost of doing business continues to climb – with critical expenses including rent, wages and supply costs on the rise. All of this has had a damaging effect on retail sales, which have been subdued in recent months.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 31, 2023
Walmart and Rubi Laboratories have launched a pilot to test whether usable textiles can be developed from captured carbon emissions generated by manufacturers and facilities in the Walmart supply chain. “When I toured the Rubi facility earlier this year, I got to see their carbon capture process firsthand, and it felt like magic, this creation of something seemingly out of thin air,” wrote Andrea Albright, EVP of Sourcing at Walmart in a blog post.
Retail Wire
JULY 31, 2023
A former general manager at a Wendy’s restaurant in Pennsylvania has been charged with theft by deception after allegedly inventing a fake employee named William Bright to pocket wages. The manager manually logged 128 shifts for the non-existent employee, receiving $19,898 between June 2021 and May the following year. The restaurant’s insurer paid out nearly.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 31, 2023
Ecommerce brands that have been resisting Google’s gentle nudges toward data-driven attribution can no longer drag their feet. The tech titan has eliminated all but two attribution models: last-click and data-driven. This decision has major ramifications for brands and retailers. Companies that have been using non-last-click rules-based attribution models (namely first-click, linear, time decay and position-based) need to understand what options are now available and how this choice reflects a b
Wiser
JULY 31, 2023
In the competitive world of retail, ensuring your products are in the right place at the right time can mean the difference between profit and loss. This is where planogram compliance comes into play. A planogram is a visual diagram that details where every product on a retail store shelf should be placed. Its main aim is to maximize sales and minimize wasted space.
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2023
Amazon on Monday said it hit record delivery speeds in the United States in the second-quarter while continuing to cut costs, as investors look for signs of growth in its e-commerce business when it reports its Q2 financials on Thursday. Investors tuning into the company’s earnings call this week also want updates on the tech giant’s cloud business, ad revenue growth and signals on consumer health heading into the holidays as inflation continues to impact spending for corporations an
Tokinomo
JULY 31, 2023
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2023
The biggest mall in northeast Singapore, Nex, is positioned as a vibrant, social and recreational seven-storey hub for the community with an eclectic mix of retail, entertainment and dining options. But what really sets the mall apart from the rest is its multiple sustainability initiatives and programmes, which are helping Nex connect with the next generation of consumers.
Retail Focus
JULY 31, 2023
Grosvenor has announced that Swarovski, the luxury crystal jewellery brand, has opened at Liverpool ONE , in a move that marks the return of a standalone Swarovski store to the city. The 2,000 sq ft space on Peter’s Lane follows the globally renowned brand’s new ‘WonderLUX’ store concept, showcasing an immersive luxury retail experience. Decorated with a blend of metallic finishes, fluted glass, chrome and silk accents throughout, the new Swarovski store is a tribute to the light-filled beauty o
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2023
Premium tea retailer T2 Tea has teamed up with publishing house Penguin Books Australia to launch limited edition gift packs that combine T2’s blends with timeless classics. Available in four genre-curated gift packs – General Fiction, Romance, Sci-fi and Fantasy, Mystery and Thriller – each set features a literary work and three book-shaped teabag boxes inspired by authentic titles.
Retail Wire
JULY 31, 2023
McDonald’s customers are opting for value menu items and ordering fewer items overall to save money, according to executives. Some households with incomes of $45,000 or less are “trading down” from premium to core and value items, while customers on incomes under $100,000 are switching to McDonald’s from full-service restaurants to save money while still.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2023
Google.org, the not-for-profit arm of Google, has provided US$500,000 (AU$736,579) grant support to Global Sisters a not-for-profit enabling women to start their own businesses and achieve financial independence. The grant will enable Global Sisters to roll out their three-year pilot program designed to help women with disabilities and their carers attain financial independence by providing flexible and sustainable jobs for 100 women with disabilities.
Retail Wire
JULY 31, 2023
Amazon has implemented a new policy requiring some of its employees to move to centralized offices, consolidating team members in specific hubs like Seattle, New York, or Arlington. The company had previously asked employees to work at least three days per week in the office since May 1, but now it’s enforcing the requirement for.
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2023
In the face of a mounting cost-of-living crisis, consumer spending is changing rapidly. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, spending has largely shifted toward supermarkets, restaurants and cafes, with all other forms of discretionary spending falling year-on-year in June. Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra noted that the increase in food spending was being driven by “unavoidable price increases”, and noted that, in reality, all retailers are now facing a “d
Retail Wire
JULY 31, 2023
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company of Bud Light, has announced that it will lay off approximately 350 corporate employees, which represents less than 2% of its U.S. workforce. The job cuts will affect various corporate functions as the company aims to “simplify and reduce layers within its organization.” Bud Light sales have declined following a.
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Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2023
Manchester United on Monday renewed the soccer club’s partnership with official kit supplier Adidas for 10 more years and a minimum cash guarantee of $1.16 billion. The new deal, ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season starting next month, will continue the partnership until June 2035, the club said. Manchester United will return to the lucrative Champions League this year.
Retail Wire
JULY 31, 2023
Chick-fil-A is introducing two new restaurant designs, one in Atlanta and the other in New York City, to cater to its growing digital business. The Atlanta concept features an elevated building with four drive-thru lanes flowing below, accommodating up to 75 cars and having twice the kitchen capacity of a traditional restaurant. The New York.
Retail Dive
JULY 31, 2023
A test with Rubi Laboratories seeks to integrate carbon capture technology across the retail giant’s supply chain and produce affordable apparel from the emissions.
Retail Wire
JULY 31, 2023
Bellerby & Co. Globemakers, a luxury London globemaker, has a diverse customer base that includes astronauts, ecologists, and artists. The company makes more than 500 bespoke globes a year, taking up to half a year to craft each one, with the most expensive model costing around $86,300 for a rotational version or about $98,800 for.
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Retail Dive
JULY 31, 2023
The DTC intimates brand said the partnership was in part to provide customers with the speed and convenience Amazon offers.
Retail Wire
JULY 31, 2023
Kering’s acquisition of a 30% stake in Valentino for $1.9 billion failed to boost its shares, as the move is seen as a long-term play that won’t immediately alleviate the company’s reliance on its weakening top brand, Gucci. Gucci, which contributes half of Kering’s sales and nearly two-thirds of its operating profit, has struggled to.
Retail Dive
JULY 31, 2023
The retailer is offering a money-back guarantee, stating that its uniforms will last through the school year.
Retail Wire
JULY 31, 2023
Procter & Gamble (P&G) reported better-than-expected quarterly sales and profit due to multiple price hikes on its products, but the company also highlighted weak demand in China following the lifting of pandemic restrictions. The rebound in China has been slower than expected, impacting global firms, including P&G, which saw a 1% decline in overall volumes.
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