Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 20, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation is at the forefront of every industry, and manufacturing is no exception. One of the most exciting developments in manufacturing is the emergence of smart clothing and wearable technology, which is revolutionizing traditional production methods and reshaping the way we think about garments and how they are made.
Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
As the summer season begins to heat up, many people will opt to cool down and enjoy a delicious treat with a refreshing smoothie.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 20, 2024
After a 20-year career as one of Australia’s most sought-after TV presenters, Talitha Cummins has come full circle with the 2022 launch of her jewellery business The Cut. Cummins was first immersed in the fine jewellery world at the age of 16, and she worked in the industry with and was encouraged by her uncle, Craig Blizzard, a veteran jeweller with 50 years of experience.
Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
Instagram feeds are now filled with unfamiliar messages claiming users' ownership of their posts and images, past and future.
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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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 20, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says it will “revisit” the issue of surcharging in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector, flagging a new review to assess if payment sector reforms are necessary. Under proposed changes to the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 (PSRA), the definition of ‘payment system’ and ‘participant’ will be expanded, giving the RBA more power to regulate the conduct of BNPL providers, digital wallet participants, and other new competitors in the payments space.
Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
Walt Disney Co. is dealing with the repercussions of canceling its plan to relocate 2,000 employees from California to a new Florida location.
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Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
Rite Aid is currently in bankruptcy proceedings to restructure its debt.
Inside Retail
JUNE 20, 2024
Sports giant Puma has appointed K-pop girl band member Blackpink’s Rose as its worldwide brand ambassador, joining the Puma Sportstyle ambassador list including Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Dua Lipa, and Skepta. Rose will be featured in Puma’s “Rewrite the Classics” program, which honors Puma’s franchises and will start the collaboration by wearing the Puma Palermo collection.
Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is launching a $750 million debt offering to strengthen its financial position following issues with its electric vehicle fleet.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 20, 2024
Target plans to roll out a new gen AI-powered chatbot designed to aide store associates in nearly all of its 2,000 stores following a six -month pilot at 400 locations. The majority of Target’s associates will have the tool, called Store Companion, in hand by August to help with on-the-job process questions, new team member training, store operations management and other tasks.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 20, 2024
Gotcha Fresh Tea has launched new stores across Australia and internationally, aiming to strengthen its position in the bubble tea market. New Australian store locations include Doncaster, Adelaide Myer Centre Rundle Mall, World Square, Waverley Garden, and a flagship site in Sydney Fish Market. In addition, Gotcha Fresh Tea is expanding globally, with a new store in Mexico and 10 additional stores under negotiation.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 20, 2024
Claire’s CEO Ryan Vero has stepped down, leaving current COO and CFO Chris Cramer to take over on an interim basis. Cramer will continue serving as COO and CFO in addition to his new responsibilities as CEO. Neither Claire’s nor Vero provided a reason for Vero’s departure. “Since joining Claire’s last year, Chris has demonstrated extensive operational and financial leadership and helped drive our strategic roadmap,” said Samantha Algaze, Chairperson of the Claire’s Boa
Inside Retail
JUNE 20, 2024
PayPal has hired one of Walmart’s top tech executives Srini Venkatesan to head up the company’s push into artificial intelligence as its new chief technology officer, the company told Reuters on Thursday. Venkatesan will oversee technology across the payments giant, including AI and machine learning, information security and product engineering, the company said.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 20, 2024
The global athleisure market is projected to grow 9.3% each year through 2030, reaching $358.07 billion in total value, according to Grand View Research. The firm noted that “the global shift towards more casual and adaptable attire has propelled athleisure into the forefront of fashion.” Gabby Hirata, Global Brand President for Halara , agrees with this analysis, and it’s why she’s putting the brand’s product innovation at the forefront of its growth initiatives.
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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.
Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
Morgan Stanley is ramping up its investments in Latin America amid rising geopolitical conflicts, recognizing the region's growing economic importance.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 20, 2024
Berrios , a furniture and appliance retailer celebrating its 50 th anniversary, will deploy SaaS technology from Storis designed to optimize inventory management, improve sales processes and deliver a seamless omnichannel experience to customers. “Partnering with Storis is a significant step forward for our company,” said Douglas Spencer, VP of Berrios in a statement.
Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
The burrito company was founded by an ex-hedge fund manager.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 20, 2024
With consumers increasingly looking for value amid economic pressure, the resale sector is booming, and that fact is reflected in the continued development of secondhand offerings from retailers. Among the latest are a new marketplace for pre-owned wedding dresses from famed NYC bridal retailer Kleinfeld Bridal (host location of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress ) and an expansion of New Balance ’s shoe trade-in program from online-only to 100 stores.
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Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
Diamond Shruumz has refused to recall the microdosing candy.
Inside Retail
JUNE 20, 2024
After a 20-year career as one of Australia’s most sought-after TV presenters, Talitha Cummins has come full circle with the 2022 launch of her jewellery business The Cut. Cummins was first immersed in the fine jewellery world at the age of 16, and she worked in the industry with and was encouraged by her uncle, Craig Blizzard, a veteran jeweller with 50 years of experience.
Retail Focus
JUNE 20, 2024
The retail industry has gone through a huge transformation in the past two decades as shopping habits have gone from in-person to online. The number of people using websites and apps has never been higher and it is estimated that nearly 2.71 billion people will shop online in 2024, according to Oberlo. What’s more, this number is supposed to grow even more by the end of 2025.
Inside Retail
JUNE 20, 2024
When rolling out facial recognition payment systems in its stores in Guangdong, southern China, 7-Eleven discovered a problem: if someone completing a transaction bent over to get something out of their carry bag, the customer standing behind could end up paying the bill. Danni Peirce, CEO at DFI Retail Group’s 7-Eleven business, whose remit includes stores across Guangdong, told delegates at the recent NRF Apac convention in Singapore the problem was resolved by switching from facial recognitio
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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.
Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
This summer, McDonald's is teaming up with local franchisees to bring a series of exciting deals on fan-favorite menu items, making it easier for customers to enjoy their favorites without breaking the bank.
Retail Focus
JUNE 20, 2024
With over 5 billion internet users, according to Forbes, it shouldn’t be surprising that many of us opt for the convenience of purchasing goods online. However, does this mean that the brick-and-mortar retail business model is set to become a thing of the past? Well, if you’re just as curious as us, make sure to keep reading as we’ll discuss below. The Digitisation of Retail With the internet becoming more commonplace in the late 90s, many physical industries moved online.
Retail Gazette
JUNE 20, 2024
Love Island will be opening its first-ever pop up shop at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent next week. The pop-up will open on 25 June for four weeks and will house various products seen on screen during the popular ITV reality show, including its famous water bottles , which will be available for personalisation among other items. Alongside a host of summer-ready products all inspired by the show, season 5 contestant Amy Hart will officially open the shop to celebrate the grand opening next wee
Retail Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
The new tool, dubbed Store Companion, is designed to answer on-the-job process questions and support store operations.
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Retail Gazette
JUNE 20, 2024
Miniso is set to open its biggest store in the north of England in Manchester’s Trafford Centre. Located on the ground floor between Boots and John Lewis, the lifestyle retailer’s 2,700 sq ft space will open on 5 July. The opening marks Minso’s 28th store in the UK and the second in Manchester, following the success of its Arndale shop which made its debut last year.
Retail Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
The businesses named in the lawsuit collectively operate 98 websites and 267 social media handles, and allegedly sell “thousands” of fakes.
Retail Gazette
JUNE 20, 2024
Collapsed health and beauty chain The Body Shop owes its former owner Natura &Co £15m worth of debt in unpaid bills. The health and beauty retailer owes Natura the money for items it supplied, with the bills dating from the period when Aurelius took over The Body Shop before it fell into administration, Retail Week reported. Around 65% of The Body Shop’s supplies still come from the Avon factory based in Poland, which is owned by Natura, despite the retailer’s previous change in
Mulesoft
JUNE 20, 2024
Discover how Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) can revolutionize your healthcare organization by automating data handling and enhancing operational efficiency. The post Exploring the Potential of Intelligent Document Processing in Healthcare first appeared on MuleSoft Blog.
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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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