Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 4, 2024
Years of ongoing concerns about national security and data privacy have led Congress to pass a measure that would ban the widely popular Chinese-owned app TikTok in the U.S. The bill, recently signed into law by President Biden, mandates that TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company ByteDance sell the social media platform by Jan. 19, 2025, with the potential for an extension.
Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
The franchisor of the 85 Degrees cafe chain in Australia has been fined $1.44 million for underpayments at its franchisee outlets in Sydney. 85 Degrees Coffee Australia, which operated 85 Degrees-branded outlets in NSW and the ACT, was charged for “systematic failure to ensure compliance within its franchise network”, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).
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Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
Business travel in the United States is experiencing a robust resurgence, though it looks markedly different from its pre-pandemic form.
Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
Fuel and convenience retailer Ampol has unveiled its new ad campaign which aims to broaden the position of the business in the market. Its ‘A to Anywhere’ campaign positions Ampol as being greater than the sum of its parts: fuel, convenience, electric vehicle charging or energy. The creative is underpinned by Ampol’s diverse portfolio of products and services.
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.
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
Intel has introduced its latest artificial intelligence chips designed for data centers, aiming to challenge competitors Nvidia and AMD.
Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
Glossier is getting ready to make its bricks-and-mortar debut in Australia, only a decade after the cult-favourite beauty brand launched in the US. As of July 16, a range of Glossier products will be available in 70 Mecca stores across Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever – allowing consumers to shade-match and swatch-test products before checkout. “We want our customers to experience the very best in global beauty, so bringing the world of Glossier to Mecca couldn’t be
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Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
You don’t need to live in Los Angeles to know about Erewhon. Despite having just 10 locations – all in LA County – the upscale grocery chain has become a household name, thanks to the popularity among celebrities and influencers of its $20 smoothies and other high-priced food items. Erewhon was founded in 1966 by macrobiotic and organic food advocates Michio and Aveline Kushi in Boston.
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
The popular beverage is facing legal action.
Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
Aldi Australia is moving into the insurance sector with the launch of Aldi Insurance. Like its grocery proposition, the retailer says it wants to make insurance straightforward by providing Australians the best value and experience at consistently competitive prices. “We won’t be engaging in one-off rewards or conditional discounts; we want to bring to the insurance market what we have successfully delivered in our grocery operations – a trusted, high-quality product with Aussie insurance partne
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
Here's how to get your hands on a sweet treat at Krispy Kreme for National Doughnut Day.
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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
Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
Australian fashion brands are gaining momentum in the UK and Europe, reflecting the growing diversity and dynamism of the global fashion industry. But how can these brands optimise customer experience and delivery capabilities when they are based literally at the other end of the world? While design can be managed from anywhere, logistics can be intimidating to many apparel companies contemplating expanding abroad.
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
Trader Joe’s has just announced a new product line as a follow-up to its viral mini canvas totes earlier this year: mini insulated tote bags.
Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
I’m an Aussie who has been living in the UK for several months and there are some simple yet extremely effective product-marketing tactics that the British seem to have mastered but are yet to cross over onto Aussie soil. I’ve been traipsing through England, visiting cities from Liverpool and Manchester, to Cambridge and Norwich, to Chelmsford and Canterbury.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 4, 2024
Century 21 has expanded its partnership with livestream shopping app ShopShops to bring the iconic New York City retailer to TikTok Shop. The partners have been working together since 2018 to bring Century 21’s constantly evolving slate of off-price designer merchandise to online shoppers, via weekly live shopping events on the ShopShops app and Century 21’s Instagram.
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
As athleisure continues to evolve beyond gym clothes to include wardrobe staples, such as blazers and trousers, Australian premium sportswear retailer Stylerunner is expanding its offering with the launch of a new brand, Ode. The trend of athleisure brands embracing a more elevated aesthetic was showcased at last month’s Australian Fashion Week when activewear label PE Nation showcased its refreshed image with a clear fashion focus.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 4, 2024
Much has been made about the “ AI arms race ” between countries (primarily the U.S. and China), but in America a similarly heated contest is unfolding among the major tech companies. The latter competition could have broad implications for any business using these platforms to connect with consumers…so, just about everyone. Last month, Google , Meta and TikTok all debuted more AI-based capabilities for their customers (that is, advertisers, creators and merchants).
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, made an announcement implying a shift toward social media journalism could be on the horizon.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 4, 2024
Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Digital Landscapes, a self-service module designed to reveal insights into the digital behaviors of Walmart shoppers online — particularly those behaviors that precede the consumer’s point of decision. With the new tool, suppliers can glean insights including: Where shoppers start their journey to find products; When they find a supplier’s products; How a supplier’s product compares to others in the category; and What a shopper’s path to purchase looks like.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
Fresh research from e-commerce platform creator BigCommerce highlights significant changes in shopper behaviour this year – and their impact on the online shopping landscape. BigCommerce’s 2024 Online Shopping Report: Consumer Behaviour Trends Shaping Ecommerce examines trends across multiple years, revealing the current challenges – and opportunities – for online retailers.
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
On Tuesday, GameStop shares experienced a notable decline, falling as much as 7%. This drop partially reversed the remarkable 21% gains the stock saw the previous day.
Retail Gazette
JUNE 4, 2024
Tesco has launched an online marketplace allowing customers the ability to shop thousands of third-party products when buying their groceries. The supermarket said the addition of a marketplace will make Tesco.com “a one-stop shop for everything customers need”. It has launched the platform with 9,000 products listed across DIY, garden, homeware, pet care and toys.
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
Snowflake, a cloud platform, says they bear no responsibility for the attack.
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
A decade or so ago, for most retailers, television advertising was the most effective way to meet the masses, whether it be to promote great deals or craft a specific brand image. Loud ads with a voiceover screaming about massive discounts, and flashing graphics overlaying product images were designed to attract the attention of any and every viewer.
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway stocks were briefly offered at a 99.97% discount on Monday thanks to a bizarre glitch on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Inside Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
PVH Corp has posted a decline in revenue for the first quarter, but there were sales improvements for both Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger in North America. The company’s revenue fell 10 per cent year on year to $1.952 billion, which beat expectations of a 11 per cent decline. The decrease included a negative three percentage points from the sale of the Heritage Brands women’s intimates business.
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
IKEA has revealed that it will pay Roblox players £13.15 or €14.80 per hour to work at the IKEA virtual store.
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Retail Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
In the U.S. alone, online sales will reach $1.6 trillion by that period, up from $1 trillion in 2023, according to a recent report from Forrester.
Retail Wire
JUNE 4, 2024
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, made an announcement implying a shift toward social media journalism could be on the horizon.
Retail Customer Experience
JUNE 4, 2024
The implementation of IoT connectivity represents a strategic shift toward a more efficient and data-centric future for retail pharmacies. Harnessing the power of real-time data is critical for unlocking productivity at a time when it’s needed most.
365 Retail
JUNE 4, 2024
Avocado fans will notice some dramatic changes when they pick up one of Britain’s most popular salad items at Tesco. In a move to help the environment, the supermarket will trial the scrapping of barcode stickers currently on extra large avocados and replace them with a bold laser etching. At the same time it is also trialling replacing the plastic tray packaging for two of its most popular avocado lines and moving to a cardboard container that is easier to recycle.
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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