Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Retailers can no longer ignore consumers’ demand for improved sustainability initiatives. From consumer lawsuits to national news headlines calling out failed efforts and empty promises, retail leaders are feeling the pressure to reduce the $ 2 billion in waste they generate each year , but they might not have a baseline for how to do so. For years, grocers have been in the spotlight for their food waste and plastic bags.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Digital transformation involves incorporating digital technologies to develop new business processes, customer experiences, and culture. The full transformation of the retail business into the digital space opens up a new world of opportunities. The intent behind digital transformation is fully transitioning from traditional roles in retail processes, including sales, marketing, and customer service.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In a bid to attract festive shoppers, major retailers like Target, Walmart, and Aldi are offering competitively priced holiday meals this season.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It’s a common marketer’s dilemma: how do you expand your brand’s appeal beyond its core customers? The specific challenge for women’s apparel and home goods brand Anthropologie was attracting new, younger consumers without alienating women who had grown up, and grown older, with Anthropologie’s vibe and product offerings over the past three decades.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Starbucks is taking over the world, coffee-wise.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The retail industry might just owe a debt of gratitude to Australia Post’s new Community Hub concept – and not just because it has installed change rooms. As much a research lab as a retail flagship, the Community Hub in Orange is a live exploration of the fundamental role that retail sites play in meeting the needs of their customers, their team members and their communities.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

e.l.f. Beauty continues parading beautiful results.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is predicting robust holiday sales, with U.S. spending forecast to climb 3%-4% over 2022, generating between $957.3 billion to $966.6 billion. While the 2023 growth rate is lower than in recent years, when stimulus spending helped inflate retail sales, it’s in line with the average annual holiday increase of 3.6% seen from 2010 to 2019.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Burger King might not be able to maintain its royalty over fast food.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Amazon will close its two Amazon Style stores, located in Glendale, Calif. and Columbus, Ohio, by Nov. 9, 2023, according to CNBC and other media outlets. The stores had been open for less than two years: the Glendale location opened in May 2022 , although the concept had been reported on as early as January 2022. “After careful consideration, we’ve decided to close our two Amazon Style physical retail stores and focus on our online fashion shopping experience , where we’re offering new, excitin

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Consumers should seriously reconsider their soda consumption for containing BVO.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The online marketplace acknowledged rising competition from Temu and Shein and issued cautious Q4 guidance.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world, has been found guilty on multiple counts of fraud.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Wilko has revealed the opening dates and locations of the first three concept stores. New owner, The Range owner CDS Superstores, recently revealed it would open five concept stores ahead of Christmas before a wider rollout next year. The new stores will open in the Armada shopping centre in Plymouth and Guildhall shopping centre in Exeter on 1 December.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

US stocks experienced a significant rise on Thursday, bolstered by investor optimism that the Federal Reserve may have concluded its cycle of fed rate hikes

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

“Canal Street Wear” will sell authenticated items from the marketplace’s sellers and allow shoppers to verify the authenticity of their own goods.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Cedar Fair and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation have announced their merger, forming a formidable entity in the North American amusement park industry.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The DTC healthcare apparel brand opened an LA shop, announced plans for a second location in Philadelphia and raised its full-year outlook.

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Retail Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

By integrating commerce experiences within their own digital ecosystem, retailers can simplify how customers earn, shop, and save while engaging customers in value-added programs that increase loyalty and customer satisfaction.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The DTC brand plans to add three locations by the end of the year. The openings come after the company opened stores in partnership with Leap.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Frasers Group’s acquisition of German sporting chain SportScheck has been placed in limbo as the retailer borders on the brink of collapse. Mike Ashley’s sprawling retail empire announced its acquisition of the 34-store chain last month to help fuel the group’s European growth. Shortly after the announcement, SportScheck owner Signa Holding revealed that it was in the midst of a funding crisis and filed for insolvency for its Signa Sports division.

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Retail Customer Experience

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The convenience store sector is in a major transformation mode and challenged with meeting customer expectations, deploying smart tech while growing the bottom line. An expert offers tips on what to do and not to do.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Majestic, the wine retail specialist, is expediting its transition to sustainability by upgrading its delivery fleet to fully electric vehicles. This move is a significant step in the company’s environmental strategy, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint substantially. By the conclusion of its current financial year in March, Majestic will introduce 35 new electric vans, specifically the Citroen eBerlingo and eDispatch models, into its operations.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Selfridges has unveiled its Christmas window display for 2023 at its Oxford Street flagship, themed “Showtime!” The theatrical extravaganza, which took over 100 hours to install, features festive characters including Santa Claus as a stage director, a Christmas tree diva and a stand-up comedy snowman. The luxury department store’s display was set up by a team of 50 people and uses 2,000 baubles, 500m of fabric and 150 fabric bows.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The outdoor retailer named a number of top positions, including CEO, while the REIT will shut most of its doors on the holiday.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Morrisons is supporting this year’s festive hosts with a joyful 80s-themed Christmas advert. Set to the tune of Starship’s 1987 hit ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now’, the advert shows trusty oven gloves up and down the country coming alive to sing their support for hosts as they prepare their Christmas feasts. The 60 second feel-good clip, created with agency Leo Burnett, starts with a familiar scene: Dad, in his pyjamas and a Santa hat, making his way to the kitchen to preheat the oven at the crack

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Intelligence Node

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The pet supplies industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in demand. This is fueled not only by pet food and toys, but also by innovative and even tech-driven products. New. The post Leading Pet Supplies Brands Chewy, and Petco Embracing Digital for Growth appeared first on Blog.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Currys is set to sell its Greek and Cypriot business for £175m as it looks to focus on its largest markets including the UK and Ireland. The disposal follows a strategic review of the business back in June and is designed to simplify the group. Alongside the UK & Ireland, the electricals retailer will also focus on its Nordic arm. The sale is expected to be made in the first quarter of 2024.

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Intelligence Node

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The pet supplies industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in demand. This is fueled not only by pet food and toys, but also by innovative and even tech-driven products. New. The post Leading Pet Supplies Brands Chewy, and Petco Embracing Digital for Growth appeared first on Blog.

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Cisco Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Nearly 40 years ago, Cisco helped build the Internet.

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