Retail Dive

AUGUST 17, 2021

Growth compared to 2019 outpaced the year-over-year rise, partly because shoppers are flush with savings thanks to governmental support.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

We’re living in an era that has seen profound technological advances change the face of retail. Just a decade ago, Instagram and Afterpay were barely in their inception phase – now, it’s hard to imagine any B2C business not taking advantage of these tools. As new tech continues to emerge, it’s becoming increasingly clear that businesses keeping pace with progress are setting themselves up to thrive, while those struggling to keep up will inevitably fall behind.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

Returns provide brands and retailers the opportunity to delight their customers. But not all brands and retailers are seizing this opportunity. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the U.S. market saw over $400B in returns in 2020. If this dollar value were a proxy for revenues, the returns channel would be the second largest global retailer behind Walmart.

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Nvidia

AUGUST 31, 2021

Promising more accurate predictions in an era of rapid climate change, a new tool is harnessing deep learning to help better forecast Arctic sea ice conditions months into the future. As described in a paper published in the science journal Nature Communications Thursday, the new AI tool, dubbed IceNet, could lead to improved early-warning systems to protect Arctic wildlife and coastal communities.

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Cisco Retail

AUGUST 27, 2021

Now, that we have ventured off into my three-part series called, What in the World of Applications, we have discussed the evolution of applications, the role of application security in our society, and the emergence of Cloud Native technologies. In this next edition, we want to continue building on top of this foundation and introduce a real-world application networking example that illustrates how we benefit from application networking.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 24, 2021

From shops that display books on tree trunk columns to stores that reflect books all over the walls, we've rounded up ten bookshops in China that exhibit books in non-traditional ways. Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore, Chongqing, by X+Living. Mirrored ceilings and zigzag staircases create the disorientating interior of this bookstore in southwest China designed by Shanghai-based studio X+Living.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

New on-demand food and grocery service Geezy Go has launched a digital supermarket serving Sydney, aiming to compete with Woolworths and Coles. . The online supermarket offers an under 20-minute delivery service, promising products priced similar to or lower than its rivals. The e-commerce store houses a comprehensive range of local and branded food and grocery products, ranging from plant-based food, pantry & staples, pharmacy to cleaning supplies. .

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2021

Jurrien Swarts, CEO, Stojo. If you want a tutorial in how to be an environmentally responsible company, not just in one or two areas but end to end, take a look at collapsible cup and container manufacturer/retailer Stojo. The fast-growing company applies circular principles not just to its products but to their component parts, extending even to how those parts are fitted together — because no glue is used, the individual elements can be separated and placed in their own recycling streams.

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Nvidia

AUGUST 27, 2021

What’s the difference between art created by Leonardo da Vinci and a knockoff? In the case of the Salvator Mundi, the answer is nearly half a billion dollars. Drawing on a convolutional neural network — a deep learning algorithm that’s led to breakthroughs in the analysis of a vast array of visual imagery — intellectual property lawyer Steven Frank and his spouse, art historian Andrea Frank, determined that the 16th century portrait of Jesus was likely a genuine da Vinci.

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Cisco Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

DevNet Create is Cisco’s developer conference that has grown and changed over the years. Now in our 5th year, we are excited to bring you a 2-day virtual event that spans the globe where you’ll hear use cases, demos, and stories from each region. DevNet Create is a conference that lets application developers learn about, or even co-create, with apps and infrastructure.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

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Dezeen

AUGUST 4, 2021

Creative agency Saint of Athens has used cool blue tiles throughout this jewellery store in Mykonos, Greece , for brand Gavello to make it resemble a "luxury 60s swimming pool ". Saint of Athens worked with Dive Architects to make the jewellery store stand out from the plethora of nearby retail stores. It includes light blue tiles, lockers and a pool ladder.

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Hyken

AUGUST 11, 2021

“We love our customers, and they obviously love us. They keep coming back, again and again!” . Who doesn’t want to be able to say that? And, if that is the case with your organization, let me ask you this question: Do you know why they are coming back? . Not to be a “downer,” but we shouldn’t confuse a repeat customer with a loyal customer. They are not the same. .

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2021

Harvey Norman has delivered another strong year in spite of the Covid-19 crisis, with total revenue up 15.3 per cent to $9.49 billion, and profit after tax up 75 per cent to $841.4 million. Earnings at the furniture and homewares business also spiked during the year, growing 54 per cent to $1.45 billion, with Harvey Norman’s Board recommending a payout of a fully-franked dividend of 15 cents per share.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

Retail rode strong into Q2 2021 as shoppers returned to stores even as digital sales remained elevated. The spring and early summer was an optimistic time for many consumers who finally emerged from lockdowns looking to refresh their wardrobes and find items suited for smaller local outings during the warmer months. While there were success stories across the industry, three retailers stood out with strong, expectation-topping results: It’s no surprise that Target had another strong quarter, but

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Nvidia

AUGUST 11, 2021

Talk about a magic trick. One moment, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was holding forth from behind his sturdy kitchen counter. The next, the kitchen and everything in it slid away, leaving Huang alone with the audience and NVIDIA’s DGX Station A100 , a glimpse at an alternate digital reality. For most, the metaverse is something seen in sci-fi movies. For entrepreneurs, it’s an opportunity.

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Cisco Retail

AUGUST 16, 2021

Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software was launched in November 2020 as an evolution of the widely adopted Cisco Cloud Services Router (CSR) 1000V, which is deployed by more than 5,000 customers globally. As the successor to the widely adopted CSR 1000V, the Catalyst 8000V offers the next generation of secure multicloud networking and cloud-smart capabilities in software, required by enterprise workloads for the public cloud and SaaS.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 22, 2021

Translucent glass shrouds the books within this bookshop in Chongqing , designed by architecture studio HAS Design and Research. Located in Chongqing's dense city centre, The Glade Bookstore is a bookshop, restaurant and exhibition space designed to act as a "spiritual and restful place" in the otherwise bustling Chinese city. The Glade Bookstore is a peaceful store inside the bustling city of Chongqing.

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Retail Dive

AUGUST 9, 2021

With the advent of technology and the subsequent changes in the business landscape, warehouse digitalization is becoming a necessity if businesses wish to remain relevant and competitive.

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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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Mulesoft

AUGUST 2, 2021

Today we’re excited to announce that Salesforce has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Servicetrace, a leading provider of robotic process automation (RPA), which, upon closing of the acquisition, will become a part of MuleSoft, a Salesforce company. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of Salesforce’s fiscal year 2022, ending […].

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

Bissell is a quintessentially American brand. Launched in 1876 in Michigan, the floor care company is now run by the fourth and fifth generations of Bissell family executives and is steeped in Americana. The brand’s original carpet sweeper was featured in a Norman Rockwell painting commissioned by co-founder Anna Bissell. Incidentally, she became the country’s first female CEO when she took over after the death of her husband Melville.

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Nvidia

AUGUST 16, 2021

When you shop for a car, the first question is what model — a Honda Civic for low-cost commuting, a Chevy Corvette for looking good and moving fast, or maybe a Ford F-150 to tote heavy loads. For the journey to AI, the most transformational technology of our time, the engine you need is a machine learning model. What Is an ML Model? A machine learning model is an expression of an algorithm that combs through mountains of data to find patterns or make predictions.

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Cisco Retail

AUGUST 19, 2021

Security is critical when developing new technology and that’s never going to change. Those with ill intent work 24 hours per day, seven days per week to discover vulnerabilities in servers, routers, and security devices that can be exploited. Whether it’s to release viruses or collect millions of dollars in ransomware, tech criminals will never stop committing crimes.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

McCoy’s is set to launch a new pack design to highlight the “full on flavour” proposition of its core range. The new design will roll-out from 30 August across Salted, Cheddar & Onion, Salt & Malt Vinegar, Flame Grilled Steak, and Thai Sweet Chicken flavours. This story continues at McCoy’s unveils new pack design for core flavours. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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LS Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

©iStock/chuyu The shipping crisis is getting worse. Here's what that means for holiday shopping. More than 18 months into the pandemic, the disruption to global supply chains is getting worse, spurring shortages of consumer products and making it more expensive for companies to ship goods where they're needed. Shipping companies expect the global crunch to continue.

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Hyken

AUGUST 20, 2021

This week we feature an article by Ray?Blakney, CEO and co-founder of Live Lingua , a renowned online language learning platform. He writes about how companies can secure their current customers’ repeat business. Every entrepreneur knows how important repeat customer business is for the overall success of their enterprises. Rather than spending a ton of money on marketing to try to land new buyers, if you are able to secure loyal, lifelong customers, their repeat business will continually grow y

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2021

Zebra Technologies will acquire antuit.ai , a provider of AI-powered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions designed to assist with forecasting and merchandising in the retail and CPG industries. Antuit.ai will serve as the planning and demand forecasting module within Zebra’s retail software portfolio. Antuit.ai aims to help users ensure they have the right product in the right place, at the right time, at the right price, based on the current state of the supply chain, store inventory and cons

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Nvidia

AUGUST 10, 2021

What is the metaverse? The metaverse is a shared virtual 3D world, or worlds, that are interactive, immersive, and collaborative. Just as the physical universe is a collection of worlds that are connected in space, the metaverse can be thought of as a bunch of worlds, too. Massive online social games, like battle royale juggernaut Fortnite and user-created virtual worlds like Minecraft and Roblox , reflect some elements of the idea.

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Cisco Retail

AUGUST 10, 2021

Part Foresight, Part Hindsight. Intersight has gone further than any other hybrid cloud operations platform before because Intersight was created with 20-20 foresight as well as hindsight. We took what we’ve learned from the past, applied that to what confronts us in the present, and adapted the whole thing to what is coming towards us, at breakneck speed.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

Nisa’s registered charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL), has reported a big increase in donations from retailers during the pandemic. Well over a million pounds (£1,190,976) was donated in the charity’s latest financial year, which ended in June 2021. This is a 43% rise on the previous year, with retailers making 2,082 donations to support. This story continues at Nisa’s retailers increase charitable donations sharply during pandemic.

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Retail Dive

AUGUST 10, 2021

Wells Fargo analysts say a delay in the apparel site's "direct buy" option and the exodus of many employees after staffing changes are "red flags.

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