Tokinomo
JANUARY 31, 2024
In today's fast-paced world, customers expect shopping to be smooth and hassle-free, whether they're clicking through a website or strolling through store aisles. This article dives into what it means to provide a seamless shopping experience, a journey so fluid and convenient that it feels natural to the customer.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 31, 2024
Starbuck is getting ready to welcome spring 2024 by embracing the trending lavender flavor across its menu.
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Retail Focus
JANUARY 31, 2024
The construction industry is always looking for new ways to improve techniques and processes. By reducing the time it takes to finish jobs and the costs involved, firms can complete projects faster and with a greater degree of efficiency. The use of precast concrete for retaining walls is becoming increasingly popular. Let’s take a look at why this is.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 31, 2024
We’ve all heard that today’s empowered consumer demands seamless and consistent experiences, but new research from CI&T indicates that these expectations are higher than ever. As a result, brands and retailers have had to up their game for their omnichannel strategies to ensure they have the new features and functionality that consumers require to find the best products at the best price.
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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.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Boost Juice founder Janine Allis has partnered with a personal branding expert, Matt Purcell, to launch The Business Academy. The academy will deliver a four-day course of practical business education and guidance, based on the experience of growing a global brand. Allis said “Today, I can look outward and say business is simple, but we overcomplicate it and focus on all the wrong things.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 31, 2024
Lately, Intuit Mailchimp has been laser focused on solving our customers’ clustomer problem. Yes, clustomer — the unsegmented recipients of an email marketing campaign that may or may not be relevant to them. In our recent survey with Edelman DXI , we found that customers are 87% more likely to click into an email if it’s personalized to them, and 71% of customers are more likely to purchase from a company that sends them personalized email.
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Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 31, 2024
H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB has named Daniel Ervér, previously responsible for the H&M brand, as President and CEO of the entire H&M group. He will remain responsible for the H&M brand, so the company will not seek a successor for the President role. Ervér succeeds Helena Helmersson, who is stepping down as CEO and leaving the company after 26 years.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Wholesaler Metcash has entered a trading halt after confirming to the Australian Financial Review it is in talks with Quadrant to acquire the Superior Food Group. Metcash, the parent of supermarket brands IGA and Foodland and convenience brand Campbells/C-Store, also owns liquor store brands Cellarbrations, IGA Liquor, and The Bottle-O, and hardware store brands Home Hardware, Total Tools, and Hardings Hardware.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 31, 2024
Zulily Group has engaged the advisory firm Gordon Brothers to sell off more than $85 million of inventory and the assets of its two fulfillment centers following the online retailer’s decision late last year to shut down. Screenshot of the Zulily website from December 2023 highlighting the going-out-of-business sale. News of the wind-down first broke in December 2023 , when the company began to advertise a liquidation sale on its website and filed several Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notific
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Long gone are the days of Victoria’s Secret’s fashion show and ‘fantasy bra’ taking centre stage and setting trends for brands and retailers globally. The demise of the unattainable, airbrushed and aspirational model, and the movement towards a more realistic reflection of society in the intimate apparel retail sector, is not merely a trend, it’s a new way of doing business.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 31, 2024
Fanatics Commerce , the fan gear designer, manufacturing and retail division of the Fanatics digital sports platform, has made three new executive appointments to drive its next phase of growth. In the C-level, Fanatics Commerce has appointed Valerie Love as its new Chief People Officer and Justin Tsai as Chief Product Officer. As Chief People Officer, Love will be responsible for all strategic human resources initiatives for the business.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 31, 2024
UPS fell short of Wall Street's projected revenues in the fourth quarter of 2023, seeing drops in both international and domestic shipping volumes. To top it off, the company is gearing up for an even more daunting 2024, with plans to lay off 12,000 of its workers.
Retail Gazette
JANUARY 31, 2024
LloydsPharmacy has entered into liquidation, concluding the final stage of its year-long divestment campaign under private equity owner Aurelius. The pharmacy group appointed Martin Armstrong and Andrew Bailey of Turpin Barker Armstrong Accountants on January 16 to handle the proceedings. In its statement of affairs report, the liquidators revealed that the pharmacy business owes £293m to 514 creditors.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 31, 2024
The Walt Disney Company's legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis saw a U.S. judge pass a decision in favor of the governor, dismissing the lawsuit filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
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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.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Amer Sports’ growing reliance on China for its revenue is weighing on the appetite of those considering buying into the sporting equipment maker’s US$1.8 billion US initial public offering (IPO), four people involved in the process told Reuters. The company behind Arc’teryx outdoor apparel , Salomon sporting goods and Wilson tennis gear generated 19.4 per cent of its sales in China in the first nine months of 2023, up from 8.3 per cent in 2020, according to its IPO prospectus.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 31, 2024
Walmart has recently announced an ambitious project aimed at strengthening local economies and providing valuable services to more Americans. Over the next five years, the company plans to build or convert over 150 stores while continuing to upgrade existing outlets.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Fast fashion label H&M has named Daniel Ervér as its new president and CEO as Helena Helmersson departs the group. The appointment takes effect immediately. Ervér will continue to be operationally responsible for H&M as no successor to him has been appointed. The 42-year-old executive has served at H&M Group for 18 years and most recently held the head of H&M.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 31, 2024
On Tuesday, PayPal announced that it would be laying off around 2,500 jobs, or 9% of its staff across the globe.
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Off-page SEO is the key to building trust, attracting qualified traffic, and boosting conversions. This guide explores how to leverage backlinks, guest blogging, social media, and influencer marketing to expand your website’s reach and authority. Discover the synergy between on-page and off-page SEO, ensuring your site is optimized for success. Learn how to create valuable content, engage with online communities, and track your progress to fine-tune your strategy.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retailers have been urged to join hands with the government and charities to redirect unsold household items to struggling Australians amid cost of living pressures. Good360, a non-profit organisation that distributes brand-new surplus goods to Australians in need, said that the inflation crisis has led to more demand for charity services. Good360 estimated that more than $2.5 billion of unsold goods go to landfills each year, which could have been of significant help if only diverted to people
Retail Wire
JANUARY 31, 2024
Universal Music Group (UMG), which represents popular artists such as Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Alicia Keys, Drake, and many more, says it will be taking down its music from TikTok.
Retail Dive
JANUARY 31, 2024
As a new year starts, Geoffroy van Raemdonck and Marc Metrick share thoughts on luxury e-commerce, when the market might recover and how the consumer is doing.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 31, 2024
Budweiser has brought back its unforgettable Clydesdale horses for a commercial set to air during Super Bowl LVIII.
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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.
Retail Dive
JANUARY 31, 2024
The retailer aims to build or convert more than 150 locations by 2029 and remodel 650 stores during the next 12 months.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 31, 2024
Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., recently disclosed its fourth-quarter results, drawing particular attention to the unmet ad revenue target, the mainstay of the business.
Retail Gazette
JANUARY 31, 2024
Ikea UK profits have more than doubled thanks to its ongoing investment into value, which helped to boost sales despite what it termed a “difficult economic climate” The Swedish retail giant reported its operating profit had skyrocketed from £49.6m to £111.2m in the 52 weeks to 31 August, driven by its cost-efficiency strategy and strategic investments into its UK store estate and online.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 31, 2024
Media tycoon Byron Allen has his eye on Paramount Global, and he's come knocking with a $14.3 billion bid to buy the company's outstanding shares.
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Your website can be more than just a digital presence—it can be a thriving profit center. Discover proven strategies to monetize your website, whether you sell physical products, digital downloads, or services. Learn the importance of user-friendly design, high-quality content, and tailored marketing to meet audience needs and boost engagement. Explore options like e-commerce, affiliate marketing, and subscriptions, and use analytics to optimize for success.
Retail Dive
JANUARY 31, 2024
The retired NFL star's enterprises shuttered their Boston-area stores last year.
Retail Gazette
JANUARY 31, 2024
Tesco has been forced to halve its food waste reduction figures after admitting that tens of thousands of tonnes of food waste it claimed had been sent for animal feed was instead sent to anaerobic digestion. The supermarket chain, which has been vocal about transparency on food waste reporting, has corrected its food waste figures from 45% between 2016 to 2017 and 2022 to 2023, to just 18%.
Retail Dive
JANUARY 31, 2024
Despite current economic uncertainty, beauty retail sales are predicted to continue growing in the coming years.
Retail Gazette
JANUARY 31, 2024
Boots and Superdrug have launched NHS Pharmacy First across stores nationwide. Boots termed the development as “one of the most significant changes” in pharmacy healthcare. From today, consumers have access to advice, treatment and prescription-only medicines for seven common conditions under the new NHS service. As part of the scheme, patients can seek guidance and get treatment for common health conditions including sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bite, impetigo, s
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