Fri.Jun 14, 2024

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Capture attention with effective POS and POP

Retail Focus

Whether you are browsing the aisles of your closest supermarket or walking the stalls of the local market on a Saturday morning, you are almost certain to come across some form of point of sale or point of purchase materials. Known more commonly among retailers as POS and POP, these tools, when used correctly, are an effective way of drawing the attention of shoppers, directing them to products and, most importantly, generating sales.

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Kohl’s Expands Return Services for Additional Brands and Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

Kohl’s has added brands including Carhartt, Hanes and Levi’s to its newly christened in-store returns service, The Return Drop @ Kohl’s. The retailer has partnered with Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions and Narvar to provide shoppers with package-free, label-free returns in its 1,100+ stores nationwide. Kohl’s has years of experience in this area; the retailer partnered with Amazon in 2017 to accept returns for the ecommerce giant, expanding the service chainwide in 2019.

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Boeing Investigates New Issues With 787 Dreamliners

Retail Wire

Boeing continues to face issues with its airplanes.

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How Data and AI are Driving More Sustainable Retail Sourcing

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers’ calls for sustainability have never been louder. A record 78% of consumers now say sustainability is important , and these shoppers increasingly are holding companies accountable not only for their direct operations, but also for the environmental and social impact of their entire supply chain. Those hardening consumer preferences, along with heightening scrutiny of retail operations from governments and investors, are rapidly pushing businesses to seek innovative solutions that ensur

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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.

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Froyo chain Yo-Chi marks growth milestone

Inside Retail

Frozen yogurt and acai brand Yo-Chi has opened its 30th store in Semaphore, South Australia, which management said marks a “huge milestone” for the brand. “It is amazing to see how many Australians have become a part of the Yo-Chi family that continues to grow by the day,” said Brooke Rodger, COO of Yo-Chi. Established in 2022, the yogurt shop is known for its buffet-style bar that allows customers to create their own frozen yogurt or acai desserts.

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Tyson Foods CFO Arrested for DWI, Suspended From Company

Retail Wire

This is the second arrest for the Tyson Foods CFO.

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Earthletica teams with Modern Meadow to create world-first Bio-Alloy jacket

Inside Retail

Sustainable activewear brand Earthletica has joined forces with bio-material maker Modern Meadow to develop an eco-friendly jacket named after its co-founder, Bronte Campbell, a competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medalist. The lightweight Bronte Jacket is crafted from 100 per cent recycled nylon and coated with Bio-Alloy Shield, a plant-based waterproof membrane free from PFAS/PFC.

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Walmart Zeroes in on Gen Z with Private Label Apparel Relaunch

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has relaunched its $2 billion No Boundaries private label fashion brand with styles, sizes and features designed to appeal to Gen Z consumers. Launching in Walmart stores on July 16, 2024, the reimagined line features 130 pieces spanning women’s clothing and intimates, men’s apparel, shoes and accessories, with 80% of the items retailing for less than $15 and many pieces for just $5.

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Tesla Shareholders Approve Musk’s $45 Billion Pay Package

Retail Wire

Tesla shareholders have approved a $45 billion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk following a contentious referendum.

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Interview with Ranjan Roy of Adore Me: Meet the Ecommerce Advisory Council

Retail TouchPoints

In our bi-monthly advisory council meetings, we discuss top-of-mind trends and current challenges facing the retail industry. One major trend that has dominated the conversation lately is generative AI. According to a recent survey by NVIDIA, 98% of retailers plan to invest in generative AI in the next 18 months.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Former NSA Head Joins OpenAI Board and Safety Committee

Retail Wire

On Thursday, OpenAI revealed that retired General Paul Nakasone, who previously led the National Security Agency, is joining its board of directors.

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Supreme Court Sides with Starbucks, Saying NLRB Overstepped its Authority

Retail TouchPoints

The recently decided Starbucks v. McKinney case, which tested the National Labor Relations Board’s authority to demand that workers fired for union organizing be reinstated, went in the retailer’s favor in a near-unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision. A group of Starbucks workers labeling themselves the “Memphis Seven” had invited a TV news crew into a closed Starbucks store and were subsequently fired for violating company rules, although the group claimed they were let go because of their unio

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How Quantiful’s AI transformed Farmers’ replenishment planning process

Inside Retail

Farmers is owned by the James Pascoe Group (JPL), a long-standing jewellery retailer across Australia and New Zealand. Successfully meeting New Zealand’s need for home and fashion merchandise since 1909, Farmers operates 60 brick-and-mortar locations across the country, as well as a busy online store. Loyal customers rely on Farmers’ one-stop shopping experiences for on-trend products.

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Walmart+ Week returns Monday ahead of Amazon’s Prime Day

Retail Dive

This year's event includes deals on fuel, cash back on flights booked through Walmart+ Travel and a mystery offer.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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A Dozen Wells Fargo Employees Fired for Allegedly Faking Work

Retail Wire

The affected employees were reportedly simulating being on their keyboards.

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Voice Channel Continues to Prevail in Customer Service as Revealed by evaluagent

Retail Focus

In an era dominated by digital interactions, the enduring significance of the voice channel in customer service has been highlighted by a survey of 1,000 consumers conducted by the leading research and analysis firm for the contact centre industry, ContactBabel. As part of their whitepaper, Voice: Its Place in a Multichannel World , evaluagent sheds light on the state of customer service today, revealing that the voice channel remains the preferred method for problem-solving among consumers.

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Passport Renewals Are Available Online Again

Retail Wire

After a multi-year pause, passport renewals are available online again.

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Inflight retail and advertising market set to boom

Inside Retail

The inflight retail and advertising market is forecasted to reach $5.1 billion by 2029, with North America posting the highest expected compound annual growth rate globally. A MarketsandMarkets study estimated a 7.8 per cent compound annual growth rate for the sector over the next five years from $3.5 billion this year, benefiting from growing passenger volumes and the surge in e-commerce.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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Google Faces Trial in US Antitrust Case Over Digital Advertising

Retail Wire

In a significant development, Alphabet's Google will face trial over allegations from U.S. antitrust enforcers that it illegally dominates the online advertising technology market.

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Rihanna launches Fenty Hair

Retail Dive

The brand, which launched on the Fenty Beauty website Thursday, includes nine hair care and styling products built around the concept of repair.

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Ford Eases Dealership EV Requirements Amidst Pushback

Retail Wire

Ford is making significant changes to its Model E dealership certification program, allowing all dealerships access to electric vehicle (EV) inventory.

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Kohl’s introduces Return Drop service to stores nationwide

Retail Dive

In addition to its Amazon partnership, the department store will now accept returns from brands like Carhartt, Hanes and Levi’s.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Waffle House Implements Price Hike After Increasing Wages

Retail Wire

Waffle House, a beloved fast-food chain, is joining the ranks of restaurants raising prices to fund wage increases for their employees.

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US consumers don’t trust Temu, but still shop there: report

Retail Dive

The survey, conducted by Omnisend, found that 17.5% of global respondents think Temu could surpass Amazon as the leading e-commerce platform.

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Tesco CEO insists new marketplace is ‘not trying to be Amazon’

Retail Gazette

Tesco’s chief executive has said the supermarket is not trying to replicate Amazon with its new marketplace, which launched earlier this month. The boss said: “The primary focus of marketplace is to build out and extend the range of food, food related and home products available to customers – so to be very clear, we are not trying to be Amazon.” “We are not trying to be all things to all people.” He explained that the grocer is making “all of those nich

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Walmart targets Gen Z with apparel brand relaunch

Retail Dive

The overhaul of its “No Boundaries” private label is the retailer’s latest attempt to gain traction in fashion, this time with casual style and low prices.

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Create SEO-Friendly Content to Boost Traffic & Engagement

Creating SEO-friendly content is key to improving your website’s visibility and attracting more visitors. This guide walks you through best practices for writing optimized content, including keyword placement, proper formatting, and engaging writing techniques. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, landing pages, or product descriptions, these proven SEO strategies will help your content rank higher and keep readers engaged.

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Pandora opens refurbished store as 15 brands invest in Liverpool ONE since January

Retail Focus

Grosvenor has announced that Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, has opened a 2,000 sq ft Evoke 2.0 concept store at Liverpool ONE. A refurbishment of its existing unit on South John Street, the launch reemphasises Liverpool ONE’s standing as a go-to location for showcase store concepts, a position bolstered by the 15 brands that have invested in the destination since the beginning of 2024.

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Torrid moves toward 50-50 mall split as sales fall 5%

Retail Dive

CEO Lisa Harper said that while 65% of the apparel retailer’s stores are currently inside malls, shoppers are increasingly going off-mall.

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How robots are helping fashion seller Boozt drive fast order fulfillment

Retail Customer Experience

Customers want orders fast and at Boozt, a Nordic online fashion retailer, a robot fleet is helping the e-commerce provider exceed that customer expectation.

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The Weekly Closeout: GameStop raises $2B and Bark Air has a ruff start

Retail Dive

The meme stock frenzy continues to be kind to the gaming retailer, while Bark’s new airline effort faced a lawsuit within its first month of operation.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.