Thu.Jun 13, 2024

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Shein raises prices ahead of planned IPO

Retail Gazette

Shein has increased prices by over a third on some core items, likely to boost revenues ahead of its anticipated IPO, according to a recent analysis of its pricing strategy. Shein’s average price hikes surpassed those of fellow fashion rivals H&M and Zara , according to data from London-based research firm Edited, which compared prices on 1 June with those from a year earlier.

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Raising the Bar: A Grocer’s Guide to Dominating Alcohol Sales in a Drizly-Free Market

Retail TouchPoints

And, just like that, Drizly is out. As of March 2024, the departure of what was once the largest online marketplace for alcohol in North America has created a significant void in the adult-beverage industry. However, this void also presents a significant opportunity for grocers. With customers increasingly returning to in-store shopping, grocery stores are now in a prime position to reclaim and expand their share of the alcohol market.

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Meta To Reduce VP Positions in Continued Restructuring Effort

Retail Wire

Meta Platforms is reportedly making further reductions in its executive ranks, with plans to decrease the number of vice president positions from 300 to approximately 250.

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Really, Truly Fake: The RealReal ‘Opens’ Counterfeit Handbag Store on Canal Street

Retail TouchPoints

The RealReal makes a concerted effort to keep counterfeit luxury items off the market, removing approximately 5,000 fakes each month (a total of 250,000 since 2011). So what are these faux handbags doing in a RealReal retail store located on NYC’s Canal Street, a notorious knockoff hub? The answer is simple: the fakes, identified by The RealReal’s stringent authentication process, are decidedly not for sale (“hours” listed on the store’s window indicate it is closed Monday through Sunday).

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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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How will Cotti Coffee take on its rivals amid fierce competition in China?

Inside Retail

China – the world’s fastest-growing coffee market – has experienced a downturn with significant players like Luckin Coffee and Starbucks reporting a decrease in sales in the first quarter of the year. Some experts attribute this to the intense industry competition, where prices are being lowered to attract customers. Cotti Coffee’s latest marketing move to offer all beverages for RMB9.9 without limit, is expected to add more pressure on its rivals to maintain their market share.

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After Declining Amex, Ebay to Begin Accepting Venmo

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to payments. After very publicly announcing last week that it would no longer accept American Express due to “unacceptably high fees,” today the online marketplace said it will be adding Venmo as a payment option in the U.S. as part of a “continued push to expand ways to pay and invest in digital natives.

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Poshmark Turns Livestreams into Community Selling Events with New Live Posh Parties

Retail TouchPoints

Poshmark has introduced Posh Party Live , daily events that will each be merchandised to a unique theme such as summer neutrals or luxury goods. Taking place daily at 2 p.m. Pacific, the new offering brings together the platform’s Posh Shows seller livestreams with its popular Posh Parties feature, which allow any seller to share listings that fit within a given theme.

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NRF Day 3: Fish with QR codes, cookies at Hermes. Tales from the main stage

Inside Retail

In a supermarket in southern China, live fish swim around in a glass tank bearing a QR code for customers to scan for information about where the fish is from and details of provenance and sustainability in its farming or capture. Welcome to the world of grocery retailing in Mainland China, where technology has changed the way consumers of all ages shop for goods and pay for them, a key feature of the third and final day of NRF Apac, in Singapore this week.

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Albertsons’ Retail Media Network Aims to Streamline CTV Advertising with new Collective TV Offering

Retail TouchPoints

Albertsons Media Collective , the retail media arm of Albertsons Companies , has debuted Collective TV, a new solution designed to “unlock the combined value of retail media and TV.” The offering brings together a variety of connected TV (CTV) ad serving and measurement solutions, along with Albertsons Media Collective’s shopper data and insights, into a single platform from which advertisers can execute a wide range of CTV initiatives.

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Starbucks Adds Combo Meals to Its Menu

Retail Wire

The coffee retailer is taking a significant step to make breakfast more affordable for its customers.

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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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Why HOKA Raced to Midtown for its First Global Flagship

Retail TouchPoints

Initially a cult classic among runners and exercise fiends, HOKA is now undeniably a mainstream phenomenon. In fact, HOKA parent company Deckers revealed in its Q4 and results for fiscal 2024, which ended March 31, 2024, that the brand’s net sales for the quarter increased 34% year over year, while its full fiscal year net sales increased 27.9% over 2023 , reaching $1.8 billion.

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Johnson & Johnson Reaches $700 Million Talc Settlement

Retail Wire

The company reportedly misled consumers about the safety of its talcum powder products.

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Harps Food Launches In-Store Retail Media via Grocery TV Network

Retail TouchPoints

Arkansas-based grocer Harps Food Stores is adding its 145 stores to the Grocery TV in-store retail media network. Harps will leverage Grocery TV’s end-to-end in-store retail media solution to engage shoppers with digital displays throughout its stores in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi and Oklahoma. The Harps team also will be using Grocery TV’s Content Management System to launch and track in-store digital campaigns in order to increase the visibility of marketin

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Denmark Recalls South Korean Instant Noodles for Being Too Spicy

Retail Wire

This ramen product could cause acute poisoning in some consumers.

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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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New Era to acquire ’47, creating $2 billion global sport and lifestyle group

Inside Retail

Lifestyle brand New Era has entered an agreement to acquire premium sports label ‘47 for an undisclosed sum. Following the acquisition, the combined company is expected to generate approximately $2 billion in annual revenue. The two brands said they will continue to grow their licensing partnerships with many of the largest global sports leagues and events.

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Chick-fil-A’s Summer Camp for Kids Sparks Debate in Louisiana

Retail Wire

A Chick-fil-A franchise in Hammond, Louisiana, has sparked a mixture of intrigue and controversy with its new offering: Chick-fil-A Summer Camp for children.

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How AI and IoT Are Shaping Consumer Electronics in 2024

Intelligence Node

The consumer electronics landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by a mix of innovation, changing consumer preferences, and technological advancements. Reports show that this year, 78.3% of total consumer electronics sales. The post How AI and IoT Are Shaping Consumer Electronics in 2024 appeared first on Blog.

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Elon Musk’s Optimism on $56 Billion Pay Vote Sends Tesla Shares Up

Retail Wire

Tesla's stock saw a boost in pre-market trading following Elon Musk's statement that shareholders are likely to approve his $56 billion disputed package and his proposal to relocate the electric carmaker's incorporation to Texas.

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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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J.C. Penney closing 4 stores in coming months

Retail Dive

The department store remains profitable, though net income plummeted nearly 90% last year and sales continued to slide.

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Microsoft Takes Responsibility for Tech Hack

Retail Wire

Microsoft previously denied any responsibility in the hack.

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John Lewis TV sales skyrocket ahead of 2024 Euros

Retail Gazette

John Lewis has seen demand for its TVs skyrocket ahead of the 2024 UEFA European football championship, which begins this Friday (14 June). The department store said TV and AV sales had soared 47% compared to the same period last year, with shoppers spending on average 13% more on their home entertainment set up. It noted many consumers were upgrading to larger screens, with sales of 65” TVs more than doubling (104%) and 70” screens skyrocketing 123%.

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Sony Pictures Is Set To Acquire the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain

Retail Wire

On Wednesday, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced its acquisition of the Alamo Drafthouse, the dine-in movie theater chain.

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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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Tesco grows market share and sales in first quarter

Retail Gazette

Tesco has strengthened its market share and maintained its profit guidance for the year, after reporting a 4.6% rise in underlying UK sales for the first quarter. As a result, the UK’s biggest grocer has kept its forecast for retail adjusted operating profit of at least £2.8bn ($3.6bn) for 2024/25, up from £2.76bn in 2023/24. “We’ve continued to build momentum in the business, with strong volume growth across the UK, Republic of Ireland and Central Europe supported by easing in

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Winning New Exports

LS Retail

©iStock/Alberto Marrupe Gutierrez Whether you are based in Ireland or the United States, winning new exports comes in handy for newfound growth at your business. In this case, the Going for Growth program, which Enterprise Ireland and KPMG support, is designed to help female entrepreneurs achieve their growth ambitions by growing their sales, creating additional employment, and winning new exports.

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BWE Arranges $66.5 Million Financing for Plaza de Perris in Southern California

Shopping Center

Perris, Calif. — BWE has arranged $66.5 million in construction financing for a new phase of development at Plaza de Perris, a retail center located in Perris. Upon completion, the property… The post BWE Arranges $66.5 Million Financing for Plaza de Perris in Southern California appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Bolster SaaS Security Posture Management with Zero Trust Architecture

Cisco Retail

According to AppOmni’s 2023 State of SaaS Security report, 79% of organizations reported a SaaS security incident during the preceding 12-month period. As enterprises incrementally store and process more sensitive data in SaaS applications, it is no surprise that the security of these applications has come into greater focus.

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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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The Search Game: Leveraging Share of Search on the Digital Shelf for eCommerce Dominance

Wiser

In today’s fiercely competitive e-commerce landscape, visibility is everything. If your product isn’t easily found by consumers, it might as well not exist. This is where the concept of “share of search” comes into play. Share of search refers to the proportion of searches for your product or brand compared to the total searches for a given keyword on a retailer website.

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Operationalizing our custom “SOC in a Box” at the RSA Conference 2024

Cisco Retail

Cisco engineers often face the challenge of setting up a Security Operations Center in two days at global events. Aditya Sankar explains the process with our “SOC in a Box” in this blog.

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Adults account for more toy sales than preschoolers: report

Retail Dive

Nearly half of shoppers over the age of 18 purchased a toy for themselves in the past year, according to a report by Circana.

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5 Things to Consider When Migrating from Legacy Integrations 

Mulesoft

Migrating off of legacy middleware requires careful planning and execution. Learn about legacy migration strategies and how to enable seamless digital transformation with MuleSoft. The post 5 Things to Consider When Migrating from Legacy Integrations first appeared on MuleSoft Blog.

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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.