Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Imagine stepping into a store where no one speaks your language. You’d likely feel frustration, confusion and, ultimately, disappointment. This same barrier can exist for online shoppers navigating ecommerce sites in languages they don’t understand. Recent estimates forecast that nearly a quarter of global retail sales will come from online channels by 2027, so the ability to serve a multilingual customer base will be essential for businesses seeking global success.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 1, 2024

7-Eleven International has completed the acquisition of the 7-Eleven Australia convenience store business for $1.71 billion. With the transaction, 7-Eleven International has added more than 750 stores to its portfolio. The two companies say they have identified opportunities to transform 7-Eleven Australia’s merchandise and fuel range, broaden product assortment, and launch new high-quality food products. “It is about continuing to grow our store network in Australia and providing un

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Rite Aid has filed a restructuring plan with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court , District of New Jersey that would cut more than $2 billion in debt and keep a large portion of the retailer’s store fleet operating. If approved, the plan would transfer ownership to the drugstore’s senior bondholders and settle certain opioid overprescribing lawsuits, according to the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

This latest incident is one in a string of issues plaguing the airline.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Lands’ End made “high single-digit percentage” reductions to its corporate workforce in January which, combined with earlier cuts to its sourcing organization, amount to a 10% corporate headcount reduction for the apparel and outerwear retailer. “We determined that creating a flatter, more agile organization would set us up to continue to profitably grow over the long term, while generating additional cost savings that can be reinvested in the business,” said Bernie McCracken, CFO of Lands’ End

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Retail Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Google has agreed to get rid of or make anonymous billions of records of web browsing data collected from its private browsing "Incognito mode." This move comes as part of a proposed class action settlement filed Monday in the Brown v. Google case.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 1, 2024

Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual in conjunction with Savills as property managers, is pleased to announce that Ashley Bisland has been appointed as Centre Director. Ashley first joined the Braehead team in December 2022 as Deputy Centre Director, with over 12 years of experience at Savills – specialising in shopping centre management.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Shein will host a pop-up store Vancouver, B.C. from April 11-14 that will do more than showcase the fashion app’s latest collections. Shein also is looking to tamp down criticisms of its environmental impact, by highlighting its evoluSHEIN by Design sustainable collection and offering credits for customers who bring in clothing donations. The pop-up will feature an extensive selection of women’s clothing as well as men’s fashion, kids’ clothing, pet accessories, home items and

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Retail Focus

APRIL 1, 2024

Dermatologist-developed skincare brand CeraVe is opening the second iteration of its ‘Back to School’ pop-up this month at Westfield London. Running from 4-7 April, the high school-inspired space will encourage consumers to learn more about the brand’s three-step skincare routine, which spans Cleanse, Target and Moisturise. Guests will be able to fill out one of CeraVe’s score cards as they navigate the educational space to identify their skin type and decide whether they

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Guests enjoyed getting glam in all the best from Rare Beauty in the Ceremony Day Prep Parlor. (Photo Credit: Aleks Zagozda) Guests perused the collection’s 100+ pieces uniquely designed for all this season’s wedding moments. (Photo Credit: Aleks Zagozda) Pinterest ‘Trend Inspiration’ was woven into the event experience. (Photo Credit: Aleks Zagozda) A guest snaps a mirror selfie amid Abercrombie’s bachelorette party pieces.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Some parents have been taking advantage of Target's generous returns policy on its Cat & Jack kids' items to save money.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

DoorDash will now offer on-demand delivery from over 1,700 Lowe’s stores nationwide, marking the platform’s first foray into the home improvement category as it pursues its goal of expanding beyond restaurants to become the “ local commerce company.” While the platform began as a tool to get fast food delivery from local eateries, DoorDash now has more than 150,000 non-restaurants on its marketplace and platform, up from 100,000 a year ago.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

As we celebrate April Fools’ Day, restaurants and food brands across the nation are dishing out deals to mark the occasion.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 1, 2024

In the fast-paced world of sales, the journey to success is often filled with both challenges and opportunities. As organisations look to thrive in our ever-changing environment, the role of sales leaders becomes increasingly pivotal. From motivating teams to delivering results, sales leaders are vital in shaping the success and sustainability of their organisations.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

The Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) has broken its own record, again. This time, the fusion reactor managed to keep things as hot as 100 million degrees Celsius (180 million degrees Fahrenheit) for a whopping 48 seconds.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 1, 2024

In a celebration of tradition, culture, and style, Zalora , Asia’s leading fashion destination, recently launched its highly anticipated Zaloraya 2024 campaign. In an exclusive interview, Mia Lim, category manager for modest wear at Zalora Malaysia, unpacked the vision behind this year’s campaign and the seamless and sustainable customer journey Zalora is committed to providing in a diverse and evolving region.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Kia has issued a recall affecting more than 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to a significant defect that could potentially lead to unintended vehicle movement while parked.

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Shopping Center

APRIL 1, 2024

Placentia, Calif. — NewMark Merrill Cos. has acquired a 28,000-square-foot single-tenant property located within Placentia Town Center, a 142,666-square-foot shopping center in Placentia. CVS/pharmacy occupies the building. NewMark Merrill now owns… The post NewMark Merrill Buys 28,800-Square-Foot CVS-Occupied Property in Placentia, California appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

The telecommunications giant AT&T is resetting millions of customer account passcodes due to a huge leak of records online earlier this month.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 1, 2024

Seventy-one percent of respondents said they think using the technology to try on products virtually would boost their buying confidence.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Smoothie King is strategically enlarging its footprint with seven additional outlets in the suburban areas of Las Vegas.

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Location 130

Cisco Retail

APRIL 1, 2024

Blockchain technology has experienced remarkable adoption in recent years, driven by its use across a broad spectrum of institutions, governments, retail investors, and users.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

California fast-food workers can now enjoy a minimum wage increase of over $20 per hour as of April 1, 2024.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 1, 2024

Shein has seen its profits soar to over $2bn (£1.6bn), more than doubling its previous figures, as the fast fashion giant awaits approval for a stock market listing in either New York or London. The Chinese business reportedly posted sales of around $45bn last year, according to sources close to the company from a report in the Financial Times. Despite only launching in 2008, Shein is now one of the most profitable fashion companies in the world, with figures showing it makes more than fellow Sw

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LS Retail

APRIL 1, 2024

©iStock/Morrison1977 What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Resources for product creators and global traders. GlobalEDGE trade resources. International Trade Administration trade resources. Quote of the week: "I believe in removing barriers in international trade. Part of the reason is that this creates huge markets for all of our products." – Petro Poroshenko U.S.

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Cisco Retail

APRIL 1, 2024

Given my role in supporting technical education over the last 10 years, I’m often asked one question: “What should I be learning?

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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

Customer Experience

Retail Dive

APRIL 1, 2024

Consumers want more product videos and they want them now. It’s time to start thinking video-first.

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Consumer 121

Cisco Retail

APRIL 1, 2024

Excellence in service matters. Whether you are a mom-and-pop operation or a multibillion-dollar business spanning multiple industries, keeping customers happy and satisfied is essential.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 1, 2024

Customers want to shop — and return — how they want. Consider offering label-free and package-free returns.

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Cisco Retail

APRIL 1, 2024

Being an SMB isn’t easy. It’s often tough to respond to the latest cybersecurity threats at scale due to resource constraints and knowledge gaps.

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