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4 Steps for Unlocking Retail Success This Holiday Season

RIS News

From embracing changing consumer behavior to being proactive in their promotional strategies, there are ways to prevent Ebenezer Scrooge from crushing the holiday spirit.

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NOT Your Dad’s Supply Chain: 4 Trends Every Retail Exec Should Know for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

In 2024, it won’t be your dad’s supply chain. Shoppers’ retail preferences will be unlike anything we’ve seen even just a year ago. More fluid. Less predictable. Highly distributed! These four emerging trends elevate the urgency for supply chain execs to move distributed order management (DOM) to the top of their lists. #1: Retailers are testing brands, hiding the parent brand.

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Regional grocers, Food prices, and Sustainability - Weekly Snacks #75

Tokinomo

Campaign corner Halloween candy. Halloween is celebrated by trick-or-treating enthusiasts, talented bakers who create deliciously eerie cakes, and those who indulge in thrilling horror movie marathons. M&M's is joining in on the Halloween festivities, paying tribute to this spooky time and all the fun tricks and sweet treats it brings, with the iconic M&M's characters by their side.

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Forever New signs three-store deal in Kuwait

Inside Retail

Womenswear brand Forever New is opening three flagship stores in Kuwait as part of its strategic partnership with fashion conglomerate Apparel Group. The collaboration will also expand Forever New’s online presence to 6thStreet.com in the UAE. Founded in Melbourne in 2006, the brand is known for its wearable and timeless collections that celebrate modern femininity, with over 400 retail and concession stores globally and over 30 million visitors to its websites each year.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketer's Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Walmart Unveils Slate of Tech Initiatives Using Generative AI and AR

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has unveiled a host of new tech-powered experiences that it has already launched or is currently testing, all designed to simplify the lives of its customers. The tools already launched include enhanced search via the use of generative AI, a new beauty try-on experience and a voice assistant in the retailer’s app. Here’s the full slate of new tech that Walmart is rolling out and/or working on: Generative AI-enhanced search to generate more relevant results based on context and allow cust

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Honey Birdette parent PLBY Group sells Lovers business for US$13.5 million

Inside Retail

PLBY Group, the company behind the Playboy and Honey Birdette brands, has agreed to sell its sexual wellness business Lovers for about $13.5 million as part of a strategic review. PLBY Group entered a definitive agreement to divest its Lovers business to LV Holding, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter. After the closing of the sale, Playboy Enterprises will sell all the equity of its subsidiary TLA Acquisition Corp, holder of the Lovers business.

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Boosting Brand Performance Through Field Team Empowerment

Wiser

The empowerment of a field force could be the crucial factor that determines whether a brand edges ahead of the competition or falls behind. The field force is the backbone of a brand; these individuals make direct contact with the market, convey the brand message to the audience, and gather critical feedback from them. Which is why having a well-trained, well-equipped, and highly motivated team is paramount to the success of a brand.

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“We see great potential”: H&M’s Oldouz Mirzaie talks Shopee partnership

Inside Retail

As the fashion world grapples with rapid shifts in consumer behaviour, H&M is setting its sights on the digital frontier with its recent launch on Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Shopee. The move will enable shoppers in Singapore and Malaysia to swipe, click, and fill their virtual carts with H&M’s full range of offerings, from the latest Fall/Winter collection to timeless staples.

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The Boardroom Revolution: Why Board Portals are a Must-Have Tool

Retail Focus

Developers of modern software offer global corporations of all kinds to improve their work system. For this purpose, providers have developed a special board of directors management software. The introduction of such board portals can not only improve the system of organizing and conducting working meetings. It can also increase the efficiency of the team as a whole.

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Sea Level partners with Cancer Chicks in launching swimsuit products

Inside Retail

Sea Level has partnered with Cancer Chicks where members of the not-for-profit organisation fighting chronic illnesses will model the swimsuit products of the brand. Cancer Chicks is an Australian organisation that provides support to young women diagnosed with cancer and other terminal or chronic illnesses. Under the partnership, Sea Level will donate $2 to Cancer Chicks Foundation for every order placed on the swimsuit retailer’s website throughout the month of October. “Unfortunately, m

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The Evolving Retailer's Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto

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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Social Media Tips For Startups

Retail Focus

Are you worried about getting your startup noticed on social media? It can be daunting to get started with your new business venture on social media, but keep in mind that every successful company will have started with 0 followers! Social media has a staggering 4.8 billion users worldwide, which means it can be a fantastic platform for increasing brand awareness and engaging with your target market.

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Attracting, winning, and retaining a new breed of value-driven consumer

Inside Retail

With higher inflation and other macroeconomic pressures, many Australian households are tightening their belts. As consumers manage cost of living pressures, it’s led to a pullback in spending across the retail landscape, particularly in non-discretionary categories. CommBank’s latest Consumer Insights Report shows that around one in four Australians have not enough, or just enough, to meet household expenses.

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Greggs launches first cafe inside Sainsbury’s at Sheffield store

Retail Gazette

Greggs has launched its first ever cafe inside of a Sainsbury’s store, as the partnership between the companies takes another step forward. The cafe has opened in the supermarket’s Crystal Peaks, Sheffield store, creating 15 new jobs. Customers will be able to buy Greggs favourites such as sandwiches, bakes and coffee, and can sit in or takeaway.

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Metcash liquor chief Chris Baddock retires, citing health reasons

Inside Retail

The CEO of Metcash’s liquor pillar, Chris Baddock, has retired due to health reasons after about four years at the company. Baddock is expected to take a four-month break before acting as a part-time advisor for Metcash. Baddock joined Metcash in 2019 and has overseen growth across key areas of the liquor business including sales to retail and on-premise customers, and in owned and exclusive brands.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Showfields files for bankruptcy

Retail Dive

The department store retailer recently closed two of its stores, in Miami and New York City’s Manhattan borough, but is eyeing expansion elsewhere.

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The repair shop: How Currys is thriving through the circular economy

Retail Gazette

Not many people will be familiar with the breadth of repair and refurbishment services that Currys has. In fact, it operates Europe’s largest tech repair facility and is a business that generated £676m in sales in its last financial year. The division is not some recent addition, a response to the rising sustainability concerns. It’s been around for more than a decade, and the retailer has big plans to grow its capabilities and make it a highly profitable business.

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Philanthropic Pioneer and Retail Entrepreneur Charles Feeney Dies at 92

Retail Wire

Charles “Chuck” Feeney, the philanthropic entrepreneur who built a multibillion-dollar fortune and then gave it all away, has passed away at 92. He co-founded Duty Free Shoppers in 1960, amassing wealth that he later sold and directed toward various causes. Feeney championed the principle of “Giving While Living,” leading him to establish the Atlantic Philanthropies.

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Data: Over 420,000 retail jobs lost since 2010

Retail Gazette

More than 420,000 retail jobs have been lost since 2010, reigniting calls for more to be done to save the high street. New GMB Union data shows that the number of roles have fallen 28.4% to 420,242 since the Conservatives took power. It comes as Wilko stores closed their doors for the final time over the weekend following its collapse in August, resulting more than 12,000 redundancies.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Amazon Explores Partnership With Waitrose in UK Grocery Market

Retail Wire

Amazon is reportedly in talks with Waitrose, a prominent UK supermarket chain, hinting at a potential partnership. Waitrose has seen a decline in its market share, dropping from 5.1% to 4.6% since the start of 2020. A collaboration could potentially benefit both companies, allowing Waitrose to expand its market reach via Amazon’s platform and offering.

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More energy, less fatigue thanks to micro-breaks at work. How and where to spend them in the office?

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The pace of life and the demands of work mean that we often forget the importance of looking after our own well-being while at work. Long hours in front of a computer, frequent meetings and the pressure of deadlines can lead to staff suffering from fatigue and reduced efficiency.

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Pastor Accused of Running $3 Million Organized Retail Theft Ring With Stolen Goods From Home Depot

Retail Wire

A pastor running a drug recovery program was allegedly behind a Florida-based organized retail crime ring that has sold $3 million worth of merchandise on eBay since 2016, according to an investigation involving Home Depot and Florida police. The pastor, Robert Dell, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of instructing individuals in his recovery.

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Stitch Fix to lay off 558 in Dallas as it carries out distribution center closures

Retail Dive

The apparel e-retailer said it may rehire some of those leaving as it shifts its focus to remaining facilities in Atlanta, Phoenix and Indianapolis.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Asda rebrands first former Co-op sites into Express stores

Retail Gazette

Asda has launched its programme to convert 116 former Co-op convenience stores and attached petrol station forecourts into Asda Express shops. The supermarket has rebranded 11 Asda Express stores so far in locations including Yorkshire and Devon. The grocer plans to convert the remaining 105 by the end of Q1 next year, across sites including Manchester Oxford Road and Romford Station.

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Aldi trials blister pack recycling scheme in supermarket first

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is trialling a blister pack recycling scheme for its own-label medicines in a UK supermarket first. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is working with recycling firm TerraCycle to encourage customers to recycle their empty medicine packets made from plastic and aluminium foil.

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River Island profit plunges 90% despite rising turnover

Retail Gazette

River Island has seen operating profit plunge 90% to £7.4m as it dealt with inflation and costs to clear excess stock, despite turnover increasing 12%. The fashion retailer, which has more than 300 stores in the UK, said it ended the year with “substantial cash reserves” despite the dip. The business also remained positive and claimed the return of former boss Richard Bradbury as executive chairman at the start of the year meant “significant changes have been made, which are st

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Loyalty Tops Retailers’ Wish Lists as Holiday Sales at Walmart, Amazon, Target, and More Kick Off

RIS News

October holiday sales at Amazon, Target, and Walmart are here, ushering in the holiday shopping season and rewarding loyalty members with early deals.

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Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity

In a digital-first world, website security is non-negotiable. This comprehensive guide explores the critical importance of securing your site against hackers and vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and malware. Discover tools like SiteLock for threat monitoring and CodeGuard for seamless backups, ensuring robust protection for your data and operations.

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Next to launch Made.com concession in-store

Retail Gazette

Made.com is set to launch an in-store concession in Next later this year, Retail Week reports. The clothes business will open the concession in its Sheffield Meadowhall shopping centre store in December, according to the publication. Speaking to Linkedin News UK, Made head of brand Hollie Parkinson said the company planned to widen its presence in-store and online.

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Walmart Leverages Gen AI to Optimize Search and Customer Experience

RIS News

The retailer is testing a number of generative AI-fueled search and shopping features. Get the details.

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Workers at Walgreens Prepare to Stage Walkout Amidst Challenging Work Environment

Retail Wire

Employees at Walgreens, including hundreds of pharmacists, are planning walkouts from Oct. 9-11 to protest what they perceive as deteriorating working conditions. Organizers claim that pharmacists are overburdened with unrealistic performance expectations, leading to concerns about patient safety. Walgreens responded, acknowledging the pressure on their workers and stating they are making substantial investments in pharmacist.

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Puma taps Adidas veteran as SVP of North American wholesale sales

Retail Dive

Andrew Rudolph brings 20 years of experience from rival Adidas, where he once served as vice president of U.S. sales.

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Foundational ABM Building Blocks

Account-based marketing (ABM) is a key strategy for driving sustainable growth. Today, many B2B companies use ABM teams or technologies to make sales. But getting a program off the ground successfully doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Watch this webinar with Rachael Foster, Director of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo, and Dan Dolph, Manager of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo.