Tue.May 28, 2024

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Kate Spade CEO: “The power of TikTok for product discovery is incredible”

Inside Retail

Liz Fraser is the brand president and CEO of Kate Spade New York and has had an extensive career in designer fashion. Here Fraser explains how being “an emotional brand” makes for the “magic” that creates Kate Spade New York’s unique omnichannel customer experience. And how the brand is harnessing the power of TikTok, through social listening. Before joining the Kate Spade New York team, Fraser was the president at Marc Jacobs, CEO at Anne Klein and had worked in the executive teams of Escada a

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Gen AI: Google’s Not-so-Secret Weapon in the Battle for Search Engine Dominance

Retail TouchPoints

Last week Google announced a sweeping slate of product updates across its search, shopping and marketing interfaces at Google Marketing Live (GML), which followed an equally expansive set of updates from the Google I/O conference for developers the previous week. Chief among the dozens of new tools announced across both events was a roster of enhancements to the company’s core product, Google Search.

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Queensland retailers face strict new laws on display, sale of knives

Inside Retail

A new set of laws taking effect in Queensland this September will bring about several restrictions on the sale of knives and similar products. As the laws prohibit the sale of knives to minors under 18 years, retailers will have to perform age checks, provide instructions to their staff, display in-store signage, and restrict advertising of such products.

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The Top Five Challenges Hindering Retail Media Growth

Retail TouchPoints

The incredible success of retail media means it is here to stay and will continue to radically reshape the industry, and consumers’ expectations, as it matures. Forrester anticipates the retail media market will reach $85 billion by 2026. By 2027, it will be bigger than connected TV, digital audio and traditional television advertising combined. However, despite the undeniable value of retail media, some retailers are encountering frustrating challenges that are impeding their growth.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Amazon Fresh Is the Newest Retailer To Slash Prices for Inflation-Conscious Consumers

Retail Wire

Battling the prolonged effects of inflation, major retailers such as Target and Walmart have already reduced grocery prices to attract customers, and Amazon has now joined the list in pursuit of the same goal.

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Walmart, Capital One End Contentious Credit Card Partnership

Retail TouchPoints

Capital One Financial and Walmart have officially ended a partnership that had designated Capital One as the exclusive issuer of Walmart consumer credit cards. The companies first teamed up in 2019 after Walmart chose not to renew its deal with Synchrony Financial, but the partnership hit a rough patch in 2023 when Walmart filed a lawsuit to exit its contract early, alleging that the financial institution was falling short on customer service requirements.

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Buy it Like Beckham: Soccer Superstar Named AliExpress Global Ambassador

Retail TouchPoints

Alibaba Group ’s international marketplace AliExpress has tapped sports and lifestyle icon David Beckham to be its new global ambassador, reinforcing the retailer’s role as the exclusive global ecommerce partner of UEFA EURO 2024. The international soccer tournament will take place June 14 to July 14, 2024 in 10 German host cities with 24 national teams competing.

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T-Mobile Acquires US Cellular in $4.4 Billion Deal

Retail Wire

T-Mobile has announced its acquisition of U.S. Cellular’s wireless operations and a substantial portion of its spectrum assets.

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Guess? Names Andy Rosen as Executive Chairman

Retail TouchPoints

Guess? Inc. has appointed Andrew Rosen as Executive Chairman of Rag & Bone , which operates as an independent brand within the Guess? portfolio. Guess? and WHP Global joined forces to purchase Rag & Bone in February 2024 ; Guess? owns all of Rag & Bone’s operating assets, while the retailer and WHP Global jointly own the Rag & Bone intellectual property.

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Alibaba Signs David Beckham as Brand Ambassador

Retail Wire

Alibaba has announced that retired soccer star David Beckham has signed on as the new global brand ambassador.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Grill’d hires chef Matt Wilkinson as consultant

Inside Retail

Grill’d has named chef and restaurateur Matt Wilkinson as a consultant – just ahead of International Burger Day. “Having Matt on board will significantly impact Grill’d. His culinary expertise and dedication to food, local suppliers and sustainability perfectly align with our mission to provide healthy, delicious and nutritious options to our customers,” said Simon Crowe, Grill’d founder.

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Ocode and Akeneo join forces to help brands implement the DPP (Digital Product Passport)

Retail Focus

Ocode, the French specialist in the identification of durable objects, recently announced a partnership with Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, to integrate its Digital Product Passport (DPP) solution into the Akeneo App Store. “This partnership with Akeneo, a recognised leader in product information management, allows us to simplify compliance for their customers with our DPP solution that meets regulatory require

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Virginia Tech Firm Fined for Discriminatory Job Posting

Retail Wire

A Virginia-based company, Arthur Grand Technologies Inc., has agreed to pay a $7,500 civil penalty following a discriminatory job posting that drew the attention of the DOJ.

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Søstrene Grene opens debut Hampshire store at Festival Place

Retail Focus

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Søstrene Grene, the popular homeware brand, has opened at Festival Place, Basingstoke. The Danish retailer has launched its debut Hampshire store at the top 25 UK retail and leisure destination, emphasising Festival Place’s continued appeal as a home for rapidly expanding, increasingly popular brands. The 14,546 sq ft Festival Place store incorporates the brand’s distinct Scandi aesthetic and unique in-store experience, with the opening marking the

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Cracker Barrel To Change Menu and Pricing Via ‘Strategic Transformation Plan’

Retail Wire

There are big changes coming for the beloved restaurant.

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How to make customer support a value add, not a cost

Inside Retail

Customer service, whether it’s self-service or a human interaction, is often the most salient touchpoint of the entire customer journey. And in many cases, it becomes a focus of the customer experience (CX) only when things go wrong. A frustration point for many customers is being put on hold in call centres. It starts with conflicting messages, where an automated system tells them their “call is very important” but then puts them in a queue for several minutes.

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Hess Shareholders Approve $53 Billion Chevron Merger Amid Exxon Dispute

Retail Wire

In a major development within the oil industry, Hess shareholders have approved the company’s $53 billion acquisition by Chevron.

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“We see opportunity in changes”: BA&SH CEO on the evolving luxury market

Inside Retail

French womenswear brand BA&SH recently re-opened its Asia flagship shop in Hong Kong’s IFC mall. In an exclusive interview with Inside Retail , global CEO Pierre Arnaud Grenade discussed the brand’s expansion plans. “Our philosophy is to offer the ideal wardrobe that empowers women in their important life moments with joy, confidence and energy,” he told Inside Retail.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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Sneaker Brands Compete To Uncover the Next Super Foam Innovation

Retail Wire

When designers at the Boston-based New Balance proposed adding a cushy foam to increase the midsole by approximately 2 millimeters, they had pushback.

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RecycleSmart raises $1.15m as demand for responsible recycling surges

Inside Retail

Australian waste technology company RecycleSmart has reported that it managed to raise $1.15 million from 1014 investors, allowing it to accelerate its national expansion plans as demand increases for its responsible recycling services. Dubbed as Australia’s “Uber for waste,” RecycleSmart collects almost everything that cannot be placed in the yellow council bins (such as batteries, soft plastics, coffee pods, blister packs, vapes, polystyrene, electronics, and clothes) and recycles or repurpose

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Driving Retail Innovation with AI-Powered Predictive Pricing

Intelligence Node

Today’s digital retail landscape is increasingly competitive, and the ability to predict and proactively respond to market changes has become the need of the hour. Traditional pricing strategies, which are. The post Driving Retail Innovation with AI-Powered Predictive Pricing appeared first on Blog.

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Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Challenge Tesla With Combustion Engines

Retail Wire

Toyota has joined forces with Mazda and Subaru to implement the new engines.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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Ocado to leave FTSE 100 after share price collapse

Retail Gazette

Ocado is set to leave the FTSE 100 after a drop in its share price, piling pressure on the business to consider ditching London for New York. The online grocery firm will be axed from the index during a quarterly reshuffle, according to the London Stock Exchange, after its valuation fell from a £22bn high in the pandemic to £3.6bn as of yesterday (28 May).

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Dollar Tree confirms more layoffs at corporate office

Retail Dive

The discounter has recently reviewed its underperforming Family Dollar business, shifted its pricing strategy and overhauled its leadership.

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JD Sports, Iceland and Boots bosses rally behind Labour party

Retail Gazette

JD Sports chairman Andy Higginson and Iceland boss Richard Walker are among the 120 business leaders who have given their backing to Labour as the “party of change” ahead of the general election. In an open letter to The Times, the leaders said “it is time for a change” as the UK economy has been “beset by instability, stagnation, and a lack of long-term focus for too long now” Alongside the retail bosses, the letter has been signed by Pete Bowyer, director of

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Gildan CEO and entire board resign ahead of annual meeting

Retail Dive

Following a months-long proxy battle between the activewear brand and investor group Browning West, former CEO Glenn Chamandy will likely be reinstated.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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M&S will not bid for The Body Shop

Retail Gazette

M&S will not be making a bid for The Body Shop as administrators approach prospective buyers for the vegan beauty retailer. It emerged this weekend that the high street retailer along with retail giant Next had made early expressions of interest in submitting possible rescue bids ahead of an auction. However, a source close to M&S told Retail Gazette that the retailer would not be submitting an offer for the chain.

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Understanding Brand Share vs. Market Share: Detailed Strategies for In-Store and Online Optimization

Wiser

In today’s retail landscape, understanding and strategically enhancing brand share and market share are essential for success. This deep dive will split into two detailed posts, focusing separately on the unique strategies for in-store and online channels. Part 1: Optimizing Brand Share In-Store Brand Share focuses on the performance of your products within a specific category.

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Poundland rolls out Britain’s ‘best value’ £3 meal deal

Retail Gazette

Poundland has rolled out what it called “Britain’s best value meal deal,” costing shoppers just £3. The new “Grab A Bite” meal deal includes a selection of items such as sandwiches, snacks, and drinks for customers to choose from. The discounter claimed its new offering was set to raise the bar, as it introduced new options from “high quality companies” which already supply multiple retailers such as M&S.

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Introducing the Daily Usage Dashboard for Anypoint Platform

Mulesoft

Gain a comprehensive understanding of your product consumption with granular data on Mule runtime, API Manager, and Flex Gateway. Monitor usage on a daily basis for better cost control and eliminate surprises caused by overage with MuleSoft's Daily Usage Dashboard for Anypoint Platform. The post Introducing the Daily Usage Dashboard for Anypoint Platform first appeared on MuleSoft Blog.

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How to Maximize Amazon Sales and Crush the Competition

With over 9 million sellers on Amazon, online marketplaces are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune prices in real-time or align strategies across channels, this guide provides the tools to understand how to maximize sales and secure a lasting competitive edge. Download now to transform your pricing strategy and drive holiday success.