Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

The retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Technological advancements, AI, and evolving consumer behaviour are shaping a new era where personalisation and seamless experiences reign supreme. This presents both challenges and opportunities for retailers, demanding strategic investments and intelligent partnerships. Rokt , the leading e-commerce technology company using machine learning and AI to make transactions more relevant to each shopper, offers innovative solutions that complement

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the dynamic world of retail, businesses face the ongoing challenges of rising advertising costs alongside a swiftly changing media landscape. In the face of this, the practice of Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) can offer a transformative way to navigate the complexities of marketing in 2024. Here we explore the complex dimensions of DCO and its fundamental role in optimizing content for retail advertisers.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Campaign corner Rebel beverage. The "Liquid Death x Rebel Moon: Mandatory Beverage of the Motherworld Commercial" was a joint promotion for Liquid Death and Rebel Moon, directed by Eli Snyder, known for his work on A Child of Fire and The Scargiver. Filming took place on the Rebel Moon Veldt set, incorporating footage from A Child of Fire. Additionally, Liquid Death collaborated with Netflix to promote Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead through their short film "No Brainer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

Despite having been around for more than 150 years, Kimberly-Clark doesn’t have a whole lot of name recognition among consumers. But people definitely recognize Kimberly-Clark’s products, which include a host of household names like Huggies , Depends , Scott , Viva , Kotex and Cottonelle. In fact, some of its products are so ubiquitous that the brand has become an eponym for the whole category, as Kleenex has.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

Apparel brand The Upside has partnered with fitness franchise Strong Pilates to launch a sustainable activewear collection. The collection features 100 per cent sustainably-focused fabrics with each piece carrying a custom-designed branded artwork including Strong Pilates’ logo. Strong Pilates is an advocate of sustainability, maintaining a plastic-free environment at its studios. “As a brand, Strong has always been very clear on its values and goal of feeling stronger both physicall

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

Home decor and furniture retailer Kirkland’s, Inc. , has promoted Amy Sullivan to CEO, effective February 4, 2024. She has been with the company for more than a decade, most recently acting as President and COO. In her post, Sullivan also will join the company’s board of directors. “This is a dynamic time to step into the role of CEO at Kirkland’s Home as we start to see our strategic initiatives pay off, with almost a full year of valuable insights and data from our initial

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

Skechers will deploy the Digital Brain platform from o9 Solutions to enhance support for its planning and decision-making across its North America retail operations, helping the retailer meet consumer demands more efficiently with the platform’s integrated business planning capabilities. “As a company that delivers a diverse portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories, Skechers is always looking for new ways to evolve our capabilities,” said Chris Coye, CIO of Skeche

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rachael Wilde co-founded Tbh Skincare in September 2019 and took the brand to market six months later in March 2020. Today, Tbh Skincare is stocked in major Australian retailers, such as Coles and Priceline, nationwide. The breakthrough skincare brand is on a mission to prevent breakouts with its patented science-backed formulas and playful branding.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

A viral video posted by a YouTuber reveals two people who look to be Walmart Spark shoppers waiting in a parking lot as their carts containing milk and other groceries are left in the sun.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

Technology innovation requires solving hard technical problems, right? Well, yes. And no. As the Apple Macintosh turns 40, what began as Apple prioritizing the squishy concept of “user experience” in its 1984 flagship product is, today, clearly vindicated by its blockbuster products since. It turns out that designing for usability, efficiency, accessibility, elegance and delight pays off.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

The French gambling operator, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), is aiming high in its plans to become one of the most formidable entities in Europe's online gambling market. A possible $2.5 billion acquisition deal is on the horizon involving the Kindred Group, a prominent European online gambling company.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

French luxury powerhouse Kering Group has acquired a prime retail site at 715-717 Fifth Avenue, on the Southeast corner of 56th Street, for US$963 million from Jeff Sutton’s Wharton Properties. The building, currently home to Giorgio and Dolce & Gabbana, spans 10,700sqm and comprises multi-level luxury retail spaces. The new Fifth Avenue property will join Kering’s portfolio of prime properties, including Montaigne and rue de Castiglione in Paris, Tokyo’s Omotesando, and the Hôtel de Nocé ho

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

A new ice cream flavor is set to be released from Blue Bell: Cinnamon Twist.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

Even though the Lunar New Year officially begins on February 10, and festivities will last through February 24, US retailers and eager consumers have already begun celebrating in earnest. From food and beverage brands like Tsingtao to fashion houses like Fendi, Lunar New Year is being honoured with collections and events inspired by this year’s animal in the Chinese zodiac, the wood dragon.

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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.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Macy's recently gave the cold shoulder to a $5.8 billion buyout bid.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 22, 2024

Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts is backing calls for changes in the law to protect shop workers as abuse and physical attacks on the supermarket’s staff has “escalated through last year”. The chief executive told The Mail on Sunday he has been working with the government and fellow retail bosses to work out a solution to clamp down on what some industry bosses have labelled a shoplifting “epidemic”.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Levi's fast-growing, premium athletic and lifestyle range Beyond Yoga has announced that former Athleta CEO and Gap veteran Nancy Green will step into its next chief executive position as it plans to expand beyond its origins.

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Rangeme

JANUARY 22, 2024

The more we learn, the more we want to know. The ever-escalating prevalence of digital technology is feeding consumers’ thirst for knowledge – including detailed facts about the products they buy. Buyers are often searching for specific product attributes in a very cluttered marketplace. If they can’t easily access the details they are looking for, they move on.

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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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Retail Dive

JANUARY 22, 2024

The disease outbreak is no longer an emergency, but some of the adaptations retailers made during its height endure — for better or worse.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 22, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! B&Q has announced it will open its tenth B&Q Local store on Staines high street on Friday 26 January. To celebrate, colleagues from the new store offered support to local homelessness charity Spelthorne Rentstart with a special community makeover.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 22, 2024

Boohoo is set to close its Daventry warehouse as it looks to streamline its distribution network, placing around 400 jobs at risk. The fast fashion etailer opened the Northamptonshire distribution centre in 2021 following the acquisition of Debenhams and Arcadia Group brands Burton, Dorothy Perkins and Wallis. The site is in the same location as the former Arcadia warehouse and saw 330 of the collapsed fashion group’s employees transferred to Boohoo as part of the deal.

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RIS News

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Food Industry Association hosted the FMItech Pitch Competition at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference last Friday, in addition to the FMItech Lounge. RIS was live on the scene.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 22, 2024

Morrisons is closing in on a £2.5bn deal to offload its petrol forecourts business as it looks to bring down its soaring debts. The supermarket is understood to be weeks away from securing a formal agreement with Motor Fuel Group, which is also owned by private equity firm CD&R, Sky News reported. One source told the publication the deal was expected to be announced in early February.

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Cisco Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

Imagine having visibility into the internet—including cloud and service providers—and being able to measure the impact on your applications, services, and users.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 22, 2024

The move nevertheless puts the retailer's shareholders in a quandary and a spotlight on incoming CEO Tony Spring, analysts say.

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RIS News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Garner will be moderating the “Advancing Data Collaboration and Insight Exchange Panel” during Analytics Unite, being held from May 1-3 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.

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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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Retail Dive

JANUARY 22, 2024

In an era of conscious consumerism coupled with economic volatility, the value of secondhand has never looked more attractive than it does today.

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RIS News

JANUARY 22, 2024

January is typically a busy time in retail tech, and 2024 has been no different so far. Allbirds, Stew Leonard’s, and Leslie’s Pool Supplies have rolled out significant tech investments and expansions of existing partnerships. Get the details.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 22, 2024

The DTC mattress brand brought on Joe Megibow as its chief executive, succeeding Emilie Arel, who has held the position since 2021.

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RIS News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Following its January 2024 board meeting and conference, the Food Industry Association (FMI) has announced the addition of several new leaders to its board of directors.

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