Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When you think of any major retailer, you probably immediately imagine a personality, a distinct vibe, or something about the company that sets it apart in the marketplace. This branding isn’t just about appealing to customers but also is a way to attract top-notch employees as an employer. Employer branding refers to how a company showcases its culture, mission and values to potential employees, creating an appealing image that attracts quality retail talent.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Turkey Cake and "Brie My Guest" ice cream will bring sweet fun to Thanksgiving dessert.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Amazon may be pulling back on brick-and-mortar , but stores, at least the digital kind, are clearly still a focus for the e-tailer. Exhibit #1: Amazon’s virtual holiday shop. The new 3D immersive experience joins a host of other virtual showrooms and stores powered by Amazon Beyond , the company’s virtual shopping division. The new Virtual Holiday Shop features a selection of top holiday gifts, interactive content, cheerful music and animations to help customers find the perfect gift for everyon

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Australian travel brand Strand has launched its flagship store in Westfield Bondi Junction. The store – whose concept will be launched in the UK soon – features products from brands including Samsonite, Antler, Nere, and Guess. It also displays designed and crafted leather handbags from Evity, Laura Jones and Aya. “Travel continues to play a key role in our wellbeing, and Strand wants to be a part of our customers’ life journey and adventures,” said Felicity McGahan, group CEO of Strand.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Following a Q4 that its new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol termed “very disappointing,” Starbucks will make a number of changes designed to improve both the customer and associate experience at its cafés. The retailer is seeking to reclaim its designation as a “third place,” one where customers can linger if they want, by bringing back amenities such as serving coffee in ceramic cups and installing more comfortable seating.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The restaruant will offer significant savings on its best-loved desserts to celebrate its anniversary on Election Day.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Dave & Buster's is bringing back a fan-favorite promotion: its Eat, Drink & Play Combo

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. will open a Princess Polly store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood in early 2025 as it continues to expand the Australian fashion brand’s physical footprint in the U.S. The NYC store will span approximately 8,000 square feet across two levels and feature more than 5,000 Princess Polly styles, from apparel to footwear to accessories.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The EU has launched action against marketplace giant Temu over fears it is failing to stop the sale of illegal goods. A formal investigation has been launched today (31 October) with the European Commission, with the governing body claiming it had numerous concerns Temu was breaching the new Digital Services Act (DSA). One concern raised was that the etailer, which was hit with legal action over “manipulative practices” in May, did not have sufficiently robust systems to prevent “pr

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The creator economy is made up of about 207 million creators worldwide, and this sector is predicted to grow 22.5% annually until it reaches $528.39 billion by 2030. Brands and retailers are investing extensively in their influencer marketing strategies — and in many cases they are not only diversifying the types of creators they partner with but the vehicles they use to tell stories.

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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

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Kontoor Brands has reported an uplift in sales for the third quarter, driven by positive performance of the Wrangler brand. The company achieved revenue of $670 million for the quarter ended September 28, up 2 per cent year on year. US sales grew 5 per cent to $530 million, while international sales dropped 5 per cent to $141 million. Wrangler was the hero for the period with revenue up 4 per cent to $464 million, while Lee saw a 3 per cent decrease in sales to $202 million.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

M&M'S and kate spade new york unveiled a limited-edition collection that merges candy with fashion, just in time for the holiday season.

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Tokinomo

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Campaign corner Halloween is one of the most appreciated holidays and brands are “fighting” to show their products with the most creative ads. Here are two of our favorite commercials this Halloween.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Amazon released better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.

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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 Gazette

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Selfridges losses more than doubled in its latest annual results, despite witnessing a sales hike. Filings for Cambridge Retail Group Holding, which is owned by Central Group and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, showed pre-tax loss hit £340m for the year to 3 February, compared to £126m losses the year prior. However, sales soared 95% to £1.6bn for the company, partly due to a rise in its finance bill including interest paid on borrowings.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

IKEA has officially opened its inaugural stand-alone restaurant on a UK high street in Hammersmith, London.

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Retail Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Against the backdrop of heightened customer expectations, brands need to go beyond traditional e-commerce sites, blanket marketing emails and generic social campaigns. Instead, retailers should look to AI to help them win across digital and in-store.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Dropbox's CEO announced the company will lay off about 20% of its workforce.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Next has rolled out its premium online fashion platform, Seasons, selling a selection of oremium and luxury brands. The website launch, which was announced in September, seeks to build on the success of the retailer’s Reiss acquisition, which it now owns 74% of. Next is planning to grow its third-party business by creating a dedicated ecosystem for higher-end labels, including Ganni, Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Chipotle came under fire for its smaller portions.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Argos has released its Christmas advert for 2024, starring brand mascots Connie the doll and Trevor the dinosaur. Produced with the help of director Michael Gracey, the campaign shows how the retailer can “fulfil customers’ festive dreams no matter what they are” The advert, which goes live tonight (1 November) at 7:45pm, shows Trevor living out his dream as a rock star and performing his own cover of T-Rex’s classic hit ’20th Century Boy’ on top of a Marshall speak

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Dunkin' is getting into the holiday season.

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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.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Debenhams has released its star-studded Christmas campaign for 2024, titled “Duh, Debenhams” Depicting a light-hearted take on the typical festive frenzy, the department store’s 30 second hero advert shows the retailer as the ultimate destination to ease seasonal shopping stress. The campaign, produced by creative communications agency Exposure, encourages shoppers to question why they endure the crowds when they can enjoy a hassle-free experience at Debenhams.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Jimmy John's is taking a new twist on gluten-free sandwiches.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Product sales were strong, but third-party seller services, advertising and subscriptions grew by double digits in the period.

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Cisco Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The retailer continues to face softened demand, but has been launching initiatives it hopes will drive long-term growth, CEO Niraj Shah said.

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Shopping Center

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Waterbury, Conn. — Grocer Price Rite has signed a 10-year, 34,000-square-foot lease at Waterbury Shopping Center, a retail center located in Waterbury. William Cafero of Charter Realty arranged the lease on… The post Price Rite Signs 34,000-Square-Foot Lease at Waterbury Shopping Center in Connecticut appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Christmas, Aldi is serving up a brand-new mince pie that is sure to stir up a festive debate. Joining Aldi’s extensive mince pie lineup for 2024 is the Specially Selected Ruby Port, Fig & Cheese Puff Pastry Mince Pie (£2.59, 6 pack) — a sweet and savoury sensation that combines a traditional mince pie and a much-loved […] If you want more

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The running brand surpassed $1 billion in global revenue year to date, while Ollie’s acquired more leases from the bankrupt discounter.

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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.

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