Fri.Nov 01, 2024

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The Power of Employer Branding in Attracting Top Retail Talent

Retail TouchPoints

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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Strand unveils its new UK store concept – in Sydney

Inside Retail

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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How Virtual Influencers and AI are Transforming the Creator Economy

Retail TouchPoints

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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Baskin-Robbins Debuts ‘Brie My Guest’ Ice Cream Flavor and Brings Back Thanksgiving Turkey Cake

Retail Wire

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

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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 Opens Immersive Virtual Holiday Shop

Retail TouchPoints

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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Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery Offers Election Day Deals To Celebrate Its Anniversary

Retail Wire

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

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Wrangler drives better-than-expected growth for Kontoor Brands

Inside Retail

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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Starbucks Lays Out Plans to Reestablish Itself as the ‘Community Coffee House’

Retail TouchPoints

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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Gen Z, Grocery Price Wars, and Holiday Shopping - Monthly Snacks #97

Tokinomo

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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Princess Polly Plots NYC Debut with Plans for SoHo Store

Retail TouchPoints

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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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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M&M’S and kate spade new york Launch Candy-Inspired Capsule Collection

Retail Wire

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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Using AI to craft hyper-personalised customer experiences for luxury brands

Retail Customer Experience

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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Dave & Buster’s Brings Back Popular Eat, Drink & Play Combo

Retail Wire

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

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Selfridges losses double despite sales hike

Retail Gazette

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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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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IKEA Launches First Stand-Alone Restaurant in Hammersmith, London

Retail Wire

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

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Temu faces EU action over alleged illegal products

Retail Gazette

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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Dropbox Cutting Over 500 Jobs To Create ‘More Efficient Team’

Retail Wire

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

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Nike shakes up senior leadership

Retail Dive

Ann Miller will lead global sports marketing, and Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy will be elevated to the team. Both are 18-year company veterans.

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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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Jimmy John’s Reveals New ‘Picklewich’ With Jumbo Pickle Slices Instead of Bread

Retail Wire

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

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Next debuts premium online retailer Seasons

Retail Gazette

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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Amazon Beats Analysts’ Expectations in Latest Earnings Report

Retail Wire

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

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Watch: Argos debuts 2024 Christmas advert starring brand mascots Connie and Trevor

Retail Gazette

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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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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Chipotle Blames Bigger Portions for Profit Dip

Retail Wire

Chipotle came under fire for its smaller portions.

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Watch: Debenhams launches star-studded 2024 festive campaign

Retail Gazette

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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Network Hacking Course Pairs with Cisco Modeling Labs

Cisco Retail

If you’ve ever been to Cisco Live and seen the booth with a display for you to pick locks, then you know about the Cisco Advanced Security Initiatives Group (ASIG). We are chartered with security testing and ethical hacking for all Cisco products and services, whether in the cloud or on-premises.

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Price Rite Signs 34,000-Square-Foot Lease at Waterbury Shopping Center in Connecticut

Shopping Center

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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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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Dunkin’ Revealed Its Delicious New Holiday Menu. Here’s What’s on It

Retail Wire

Dunkin' is getting into the holiday season.

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Wayfair narrows losses even as revenue falls 2% in Q3

Retail Dive

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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A Reddit Question: If Women Ruled the World, Would the World be Better?

LS Retail

©iStock/ina9 Here's how it started on Reddit: "There's an idea that the world would be a better place if women ruled it. What do you think? Although some joke that "countries wouldn't be talking to each other." Men have always been much more risk-taking and impulsive, and I feel that women would negotiate and debate issues a lot more." Here's where it went.

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Aldi launches Specially Selected Ruby Port, Fig & Cheese Puff Pastry Mince Pie

Retail Times

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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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.