Inside Retail
JANUARY 3, 2023
Ten years ago, who would have thought that we could one day buy anything we want online and have it delivered to our door in a matter of hours? Or that we could use our smartphones to scan items in-store and instantly compare prices across different brands? The retail industry is constantly evolving, and as we head into 2023, there are plenty of exciting technology trends to look out for.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 23, 2023
The Surface Design Show, set to take place at London’s Business Design Centre from 7-9 February 2023, has announced that the theme of its upcoming edition will be “Shaping Communities.” The theme aims to improve the built environment for all through collaboration and meaningful design solutions. The theme explores an open dialogue among industries and brands with the common goal of building stronger relationships between people and places.
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Tokinomo
JANUARY 18, 2023
If you’ve read our “ Retail Year In Review 2022 ” article, then you know a lot has happened in the last year in this industry. When we were expecting things to relax after the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions, the war in Ukraine started and it impacted the retail industry worldwide.
Retail Dive
JANUARY 23, 2023
Ease, joy and affordability are key pillars of the company's efforts to build on its “Targét” reputation, executives said at NRF’s Big Show.
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 6, 2023
While the 2022 holiday season was by all accounts a success, retailers may want to buckle down as they head into the new year: four out of 10 U.S. consumers reported that they experienced a worsening economic situation over the past year, and members of this group said it would take time for their concerns to subside even as economic stressors abate, according to Deloitte’s Global State of the Consumer Tracker.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 30, 2023
The leader of Israel’s Chief Rabbinate declared that lab-grown steak is neither milk nor meat, making it acceptable to be eaten as part of a kosher diet. Not all Jewish religious leaders appear ready to take the same view, raising doubt as to whether religious authors inside and outside of Judaism will approve of their members eating lab-raised meat.
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Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2023
Sephora is kicking off the year with the announcement of a new experiential store in London. The beauty lover’s ultimate destination is arriving in March 2023 in Westfield London, one of the Europe’s largest shopping and leisure destination. The 6000+ sq. ft store is set to showcase an exceptional assortment of products and personal services in a dazzling space that will feature inspiring innovations drawn from the Global retailer’s unique network.
Tokinomo
JANUARY 31, 2023
Campaign scoop M&M Lovin’. In this commercial , Maya Rudolph, a big fan of M&M's, shared that many people, including her, love her. To highlight this, she presented a pie chart displaying the majority of people love her. As a result of this commonality, she announced that her face will be printed on all M&M's packaging. She expressed her delight in eating candy bearing her own likeness and conveyed her love for it.
Wiser
JANUARY 17, 2023
When today’s shoppers have so many different buying choices, it is important for businesses to make personalized customer experiences a top priority. In fact, according to a report done by McKinnsey and Company , 71 percent of customers are now expecting companies to deliver personalization. Consumers want to be treated as individuals by the brands they choose to do business with.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 25, 2023
Today, it seems cash is a thing of the past, with most shoppers leaning on credit cards or even mobile payment to complete transactions for both physical and online shopping. With the increase in these forms of payments, retailers are responsible for protecting their customers’ critical data from threat actors lurking around every corner, ready to siphon sensitive personal information.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Dezeen
JANUARY 14, 2023
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton has transformed its stores across the world for the launch of its anticipated capsule collection with Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. The launch of the collaboration has seen a number of key stores across the world redecorated with Kusama 's signature polka-dots, life-like animatronics of Kusama painting in the windows of the stores and an inflatable replica of Kusama peering over the roof of Louis Vuitton 's Champs-Élysées store.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2023
To help retailers in their transition to net-zero emissions, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has developed what it hails as a world-first training program featuring leading sustainability experts. The ARA Net-Zero Accelerator is a two-day intensive workshop with guest expert speakers guiding retailers to build an initial strategic roadmap to take climate action.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 20, 2023
Space NK has revealed a newly expanded store, which is the largest in the company’s portfolio, and four times the size of its original location at Westfield London in White City. Covering 2,500 square feet of trading space, the new store will serve as a beauty shopping destination, tailored to customers’ needs and staffed by a team of Space NK experts.
Tokinomo
JANUARY 25, 2023
Attracting and retaining customers is crucial for the success of any grocery store. Foot traffic, or the number of customers visiting the store, is a key metric in determining the store's sales and revenue.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Wiser
JANUARY 9, 2023
One of the single most important metrics a brand can measure is its share of search. After all, how can customers make purchases from you if they can’t find your online storefront or your products in a busy marketplace? Often, a shopper searching your brand name is an excellent leading indicator for sales volume. Your brand is top of mind and desirable.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 11, 2023
Five Below , the value retailer targeting the tween and teen markets, plans to open more than 200 stores during its fiscal year 2023, which ends in January 2024, and convert more than 400 stores to its higher-priced Five Beyond format. The ambitious store opening plans are in line with the retailer’s March 2022 announcement that it intends to open approximately 1,000 stores by its fiscal year 2025.
Retail Dive
JANUARY 13, 2023
Co-CEOs Marc Maurer and Martin Hoffmann talk through the brand’s approach to scale, new store openings and why wholesale works.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 15, 2023
Fast fashion brand H&M recently launched Loooptopia, a Roblox game focused on creating, trading and recycling digital fashion items. It’s the latest apparel company to set up a virtual environment on the platform where players can style their avatar and run or scoot around Loooptopia districts collecting tokens. . Loooptopia players can collect elements such as blank clothing items, colours and patterns to create new looks.
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When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 23, 2023
ISE is the largest trade show for professional AV and electronic systems integration in the world. This means that retail designers will have access to the latest technology and innovations in the industry, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve and incorporate cutting-edge solutions into their designs. Additionally, ISE provides a unique opportunity for retail designers to network and collaborate with other professionals in the field.
Tokinomo
JANUARY 24, 2023
Campaign scoop A little taste of Hell. Philadelphia recently released a limited-edition product called " A Little Taste of Hell ," which is a cream cheese infused with ghost peppers with a Scoville Heat Unit measurement of 1,041,427. This product was only available to residents of Toronto who ordered it via Uber Eats on January 13th. The release was promoted through videos by influencers, including a partnership with TikToker Celina Spooky Boo.
Wiser
JANUARY 3, 2023
Everyone is looking for new ways to get ahead of the curve, especially to remain competitive in the modern retail market. This means staying on top of all the relevant data and information, so your business can make informed decisions and seize key opportunities. This data can include stock prices, product details, company contacts, and so much more.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 26, 2023
Predicting where the next phase of consumer buying behavior is headed has proven notoriously tricky. Ecommerce had been growing at a consistent rate, but its year-over-year growth shot up two to five times faster during the pandemic. And just when we thought ecommerce was the future, brick-and-mortar stores made a comeback in the last year. The ever-shifting landscape of retail makes any type of prediction questionable, but there are a few hidden trends that are shaping the future of how we buy.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Retail Dive
JANUARY 18, 2023
The retailer is counting on digital innovation to help drive store growth in North America and Europe, according to Fast Retailing CIO Takahiro Tambara.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
Travel company Flight Centre has entered into a binding agreement to acquire UK-based premium leisure travel business Luxury Travel Holdings Limited (Scott Dunn) for A$211 million. Scott Dunn offers tailor-made luxury holiday packages to high-value customers. It is established in the UK and the US and has a small presence in Asia. Flight Centre MD Graham Turner said the company is “well positioned” to help Scott Dunn “unlock a new era of growth”.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 31, 2023
Woking’s Victoria Place is set to welcome Lark London, an independent lifestyle boutique, in a move that marks the brand’s first store outside the capital. The multi award-winning retailer will open at 7 Commercial Way in a 1,558 sq ft space, showcasing its eclectic selection of lifestyle and homeware products from over 300 brands. Lark London, one of the first ‘Lifestyle Boutiques’ in London and run by Dominic and Priya Aurora-Crowe, takes a family-oriented and personal approach, rejecting th
Tokinomo
JANUARY 17, 2023
Campaign scoop. No Judgment. Drinking a cold beer at work might be satisfying, but not such a great idea. In this ad, Paul Rudd, who plays Marvel's Ant-Man, is seen placing a Heineken 0.0 non-alcoholic beer bottle beside one of his ant companions, Anton. Anton teases him for drinking on the job, but Ant-Man explains it's non-alcoholic. No judgment here, Ant-Men!
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Small Biz Trends
JANUARY 2, 2023
When it comes to selling, email is still a powerful tool. But crafting the perfect email can be difficult, time-consuming, and frustrating. That’s where our five sales email templates come in handy! These free sales email templates will help you close more deals in less time. Let’s dive in! What Is a Sales Email Template? A sales email template is a pre-crafted set of messages used in cold email outreach campaigns.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 23, 2023
Amazon has brought its dedicated air cargo network, Amazon Air, to India — the third market for the service after the U.S. and Europe. The launch is a first for an ecommerce company in India and a signal of the rapid growth in that region, which is the fastest-growing ecommerce market in the world, according to eMarketer. “We’re thrilled to launch Amazon Air in India to ensure we can provide our growing customer base with great selection, low prices and faster deliveries,” said Sarah Rhoads, VP
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 4, 2023
Amazon has reached an agreement with certain lenders for an $8 billion unsecured loan, according to a filing with the SEC. The loan is set to mature in 364 days, with an option to extend for another 364 days, and will be used for “general corporate purposes.”. “Given the uncertain macroeconomic environment, over the last few months we have used different financing options to support capital expenditures, debt repayments, acquisitions, and working capital needs,” said an Amazon spokesperson in a
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 25, 2023
A combination of regular annual increases and “targeted investments in starting rates” by Walmart will raise the average hourly pay of its workers above $17.50 , according to a memo shared with the retailer’s U.S. employees by Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner. “As you continue to focus on your customers, we’re focused on investing in you — our store associates — through higher wages and new opportunities to gain the skills to serve tomorrow’s customers and grow a career with Walmart,”
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
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