Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Fuelling the import and export of goods and services, cross-border payments are essential to global trade — a fact that was recognised by G20 leaders in November 2020 when they endorsed a roadmap to revolutionise cross-border payments by 2027.  Back then, while the world was distracted by a global pandemic, it seemed there was plenty of time to achieve even the most ambitious goals — namely the quantitative targets set to lower costs, increase speed, accessibility and transparency of internatio

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Spirit Airlines is keeping hope alive.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

What’s powering next-gen commerce experiences? It’s a profound and weighty question to ask, especially with so many technologies evolving so quickly. During the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, executives from ShopSimon (formerly Shop Premium Outlets), Rebag and Sune shared their answers by delving into the technologies and strategies driving their companies’ priorities.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Domino's is pondering the closure of underperforming stores.

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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.

Consumer

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Target is tapping into the $250 billion creator economy through a new partnership with Linktree, a tool that allows influencers and independent creators to seamlessly connect their social content to product revenue. Just in time for peak holiday shopping, Target is joining Linktree Shops, the company’s social commerce marketplace, which already features 35+ brands including Nike , Fanatics and Savage x Fenty.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

McDonald's is continuing a push to improve consumer sentiment by offering some improved value propositions, this time in the form of steeply discounted Chicken McNuggets.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Veterans Day honors active and retired military.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Thomas Netzer, COO of Wayfair , will step down from his role at the end of 2024 after six years with the furniture retailer. As part of this shift, Wayfair will further integrate customer- and supplier-focused activities with supply chain capabilities under the leadership of current Chief Commercial Officer Jon Blotner, who joined Wayfair in 2016. On Jan. 1, 2025, Blotner will assume the role of President, Commercial and Operations, overseeing these combined functions as part of an integrated or

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The tastes of the holiday season are now available at your local Starbucks.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Maverik , which purchased the Iowa-based Kum & Go c-store chain from Krause Group in April 2023 for an undisclosed amount, will reportedly rebrand all its stores to eliminate the sophomorically amusing banner name. In a statement to the Des Moines Register , a company spokesperson said Maverik is “in the process of rebranding Kum & Go stores, with the intent to unify our entire combined footprint under the Maverik brand.

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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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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

With the so-called console wars continuing as 2024 draws to a close, it appears that — despite several setbacks — Sony is outperforming expectations after a less-than-stellar showing last year.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

At the end of the year, Thomas Netzer will exit the role he’s occupied since 2019.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Rivian's third-quarter revenue was significantly lower than analysts' expectations.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cartier jewellery owner Richemont reported a dip in quarterly sales on Friday, as the luxury goods group largely offset tougher conditions in China with growth elsewhere. The owner of Swiss watchmakers including IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Piaget said sales fell by 1 per cent at constant exchange rates to 4.81 billion euros (US$5.19 billion), slightly above analyst consensus forecasts of 4.78 billion euros cited by HSBC.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

White Castle honors its most loyal fans with BOGO Double Cheese Sliders.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Luxury fashion retailer Ralph Lauren has reported positive sales growth in the latest quarter, which surpassed expectations and was mainly driven by Europe and Asia. The company’s second-quarter sales rose 6 per cent to $1.7 billion on a reported basis, as well as 6 per cent in constant currency. “Our strong business performance across every geography this quarter underscores the resilience of our diversified growth drivers and our elevated consumer base, giving us confidence to tak

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Airbnb reports better-than-expected earnings for Q3 2024.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

New Look has ordered staff across its buying, merchandising and design (BMD) department back into the office four days a week. The team currently work three days in the office, the fashion retailer confirmed, and once the change comes into place from January, Friday will remain a hybrid day. It said there are no changes to the number of days other teams will be required in office and claimed the move is in line with the wider sector.

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Customer Experience

Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Parents are using pay later plans to justify large purchases and better manage their finances, according to a new survey.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Asda chair Lord Stuart Rose has admitted that the upcoming £100m rise to the supermarket’s tax bill following changes announced in the Budget last week was “not an easy swallow”. Among the changes brought in by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget is a rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions from 13.8% to 15% on a worker’s earnings above £175 a week, effective April 2025.

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Cisco Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Remote sensors and a continuous drip of information transform production efficiency for remote Canadian maple syrup farm.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Asda is investing £13m into its stores over the festive period after posting a drop in third quarter sales. Revenues, excluding fuel, were down 2.5% to £5.3bn for the grocery giant in the period to 30 September, while like-for-likes dropped 4.8%. However, this represented an improvement on its previous quarter. Asda insisted its focus on key priorities – improving availability, enhancing the customer experience and investing in value –outlined in its second quarter update, which was supported by

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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.

Marketing

Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Greg Schwartz, who has been the company’s chief operating officer since its 2016 launch, will replace Scott Cutler, an early investor.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The FDA is proposing to end the use of a popular nasal decongestant ingredient used in many cold and cough syrups.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Founder-led Cornish Bakery has been cited as one of the only UK hospitality companies in the 2024 Top 100 Interpath Retail Growth Index. The company has also announced that another new bakery will open in Cirencester in the near future, taking the Cornish Bakery estate to almost 70, on the back of record-breaking sales of over £1 million per week. The inaugural Interpath Growth-Index lists the top 100 UK’s fastest growing businesses across a multitude of sectors, from fashion to forecourts and f

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Cisco Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

You can use public Cisco Talos blogs and third-party threat intelligence data with Cisco Secure Network Analytics to build custom security events.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The LEGO Group has officially opened the doors to its second UK LEGO ® Store in Bristol. Located in the Cribbs Mall, the new 178sqm LEGO Store is already delighting fans of all ages, as they gathered excitedly yesterday morning to catch the official opening. Local celebs including Emma Barnes (Married at First Sight), Amy Williams MBE (Olympic Gold Medallist) and Lucy Carter were given an exclusive look inside the store the night before the opening.

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Cisco Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The Cotswold Company , the digitally-led premium handcrafted furniture and homeware brand, is delighted to launch on www.next.co.uk , extending the brand’s distribution model to now include a third-party retail platform in addition to its fast-growing e-commerce platform and 10 showrooms across the UK. Founded in 1996 in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Cotswold Company sells thoughtfully designed, carefully crafted premium furniture and homewares.

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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.

Marketing