Mike Anthony

MAY 7, 2022

In the battleground that is retail today , retailers are turning to new (and old) strategies to win. Private label has been around for decades, but in recent times, around the world, I’ve seen a significant rise in the use of private label as a key retail strategy ( check out this recent article about Target as an example ). We are seeing private label being used aggressively comparing prices versus leading brands (see image).

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Inside Retail

MAY 4, 2022

When Covid hit and physical stores closed, many retailers were left floundering, trying to work out how to maintain their relationships with customers and remain relevant in their hearts and minds. Enter the acceleration of social commerce. “The role of social media is changing. It is now both the megaphone and the marketplace for brands. It is the new search, the new storefront and the new helpdesk,” observes Etienne Mérineau, senior director of marketing at Hootsuite.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2022

Perhaps no brand has more sustainability street cred than Patagonia. That reputation is well-earned — from the company’s self-imposed “Earth Tax” and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (which it founded alongside Walmart ) all the way down to the plastic swift tacks used to attach its hang tags, Patagonia is known for practicing what it preaches. And yet the company keeps pushing to find ways to do more, and one of the many executives participating in these efforts is Jennifer Patrick, Director o

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Retail Focus

MAY 10, 2022

Grosvenor has announced the opening of leading international Inditex clothing brand, Bershka, at Liverpool ONE, marking its regional debut. Spanning 8,000 sq ft on South John Street, the space houses the brand’s three main lines; Bershka, BSK and Man, as well as a number of exclusive ranges. Joining Zara and Pull & Bear, Berskha is the third Inditex brand to open a flagship store on Liverpool ONE’s South John Street.

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Tokinomo

MAY 10, 2022

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Retail Wire

MAY 4, 2022

A record 4.5 million workers in the U.S. quit their jobs in March, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “As employers require workers to return to offices, quits are ticking upwards. A major reason for quitting is to find a remote opportunity,” wrote Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter. The number of available jobs rose to 11.5 million in March.

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2022

Retailers doling out single-use plastic bags in New South Wales face fines of up to $275,000 from Wednesday, June 1 as a statewide ban comes into force. NSW Environment Minister James Griffin said the reason for the single-use plastic bag ban was simple: “It will stop plastic getting into our environment at the source.”. “Single-use plastic is used by many of us for just a few convenient minutes, but it remains in our environment for many years, eventually breaking into microplastics,” Griffin c

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

5G is the talk of the town these days — up there with Web3 and the metaverse. But just like those other technologies, 5G is less a specific solution and more of an enabler. What matters most is what you do with it. So what can retailers do with 5G? There are an almost infinite number of answers, but the long and the short of it is that 5G will enable merchants to perform intricate digital tasks faster and on a much larger scale. “5G is really three things — speed , latency and massive connectivi

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Retail Focus

MAY 31, 2022

Sloane Stanley has announced the return of luxury retailer, Seraphina, to 340 King’s Road, marking the twelfth year running the brand has selected this space to show its collection of timeless, Indian-inspired apparel and homeware. . Following over a decade of success via annual appearances on the Sloane Stanley estate, luxury retailer Seraphina has recently opened again at 340 King’s Road, offering a curated collection of conscious clothing and homeware, crafted from India’s finest natural fab

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Tokinomo

MAY 31, 2022

Campaign Scoop. Always refreshing. What do you do when you mistakenly eat the spiciest peppers? How about when you fall asleep in the Sun? Sprite’s latest commercial shows that the cold, refreshing beverage is there for you when ?? “ Heat Happens ”.

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Retail Wire

MAY 6, 2022

Best Buy is adding beauty gadgets and outdoor furniture to its list of products for sale. The retailer is looking to move into categories including fitness/wellness and furniture to continue building on its growth achieved during the pandemic.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 29, 2022

A study conducted by NFT experts has discovered which states have been searching for NFTs and related NFT search terms the most over the last twelve months. T hese States are the Most Obsessed with NFTs. Los Muertos used Google Trends to analyze all fifty states and the District of Columbia to uncover the data which revealed California to be the state with the most NFT-related searches.

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2022

Australian consumers are set to spend $8.8 billion during the coming months as mid-year seasonal sales ramp up and excess stock is sold. The Australian Retail Association (ARA) forecasts 52 per cent of consumers shopping mid-season sales will be doing so online. Around 6.2 million Australians will spend an average amount of $1420 each. NSW is expected to contribute $3.2 billion followed by Victoria at $1.9 billion and Queensland at $1.7 billion.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2022

Tech giants like Facebook and Microsoft have gone all-in on the metaverse, based on the idea that it’s the future of digital experiences like gaming, collaboration and marketing. In fact, the parent company of the social media platform renamed itself to Meta — a sign of its confidence in the metaverse. In case you’re still fuzzy on the details, the metaverse is a 3D, virtual-reality space where users can interact with one another and an infinite number of fictional or real-life computer-generate

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Retail Focus

MAY 24, 2022

Global e-commerce jumped to $26.7 trillion in the first year of the pandemic, a dramatic leap forward from a trend that had already hobbled many high street retailers. Unable to contend with the double whammy of changing consumer behaviour and a COVID-induced slump, dozens of brands fell into administration, from Arcadia and Debenhams to Monsoon and Cath Kidston, with the closure of hundreds of physical stores.

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Tokinomo

MAY 24, 2022

Campaign scoop. Audio advertising. When talking about keeping consumers engaged with ads, audio has strengths other platforms lack. A new report from Audacy breaks down what audio disruptors are doing today to take an audio approach that encompasses podcasts, radio, and more.

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Retail Wire

MAY 19, 2022

Taco Bell has put its popular Mexican Pizza back on the menu after removing it two years ago. The chain made the decision to add the item back after fans of the dish went on social media to lobby for its return.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 31, 2022

We’ve come a long way since our in-person Cisco Live in 2019. Over this time, everything hasn’t always gone as expected, but one thing has become quite clear. Business as we know it will never be the same. Whether it’s how we consume entertainment, move applications or systems to the cloud, or immerse in hybrid work, everything has gone digital. With this huge leap, Cisco is in a unique position to help you embrace digital.

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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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Inside Retail

MAY 22, 2022

Congratulations! So, you’ve managed to launch a successful e-commerce business. Now what? At EIZ, we know a thing or two about e-commerce. And that doesn’t just come from designing and developing technology solutions for the industry. It also comes from the close relationships we’ve built with thousands of customers – successful and growing e-commerce businesses like you – and dozens of solutions partners, over many years.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2022

Digital disruption is taking place in retail more than any other sector. While customers are gaining benefits from easier access and smarter online commerce with friendly features, the real action is happening behind the scenes. Front-of-house retail starts deep in the backend with CPG companies compiling large amounts of data. We use data to gain consumer insights, test market reception and decide when and where we’re going to advertise.

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Retail Focus

MAY 26, 2022

Let’s say you want to buy a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1s — undoubtedly the most recognizable Jordans of all time. What do you do first? . Chances are you answered: type “Jordan 1” in search. Correct? . By Itamar Abramovich, Director of Data Products, Bright Data . Now, depending on your location, your search will give you the most relevant shopping items related to your query with prices, vendors and shipping details attached to a thumbnail of the shoes. .

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Tokinomo

MAY 25, 2022

In the retail industry, competition is fierce and brands need to do everything in their power to make sure that they attract the attention of shoppers. Sometimes, it’s not just about a large budget or an innovative campaign. The simple, elementary things can make it or break it.

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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 Wire

MAY 31, 2022

Jones Road Beauty is paying customers like Addie Neri to post videos about its products on TikTok. Ms. Neri uses Bounty, an app that allows shoppers to make money posting product review and recommendations.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 20, 2022

This is the third post in a series about writing ChatOps services on top of the Webex API. In the first post , we built a Webex Bot that received message events from a group room and printed the event JSON out to the console. In the second , we added security to that Bot, adding an encrypted authentication header to Webex events, and subsequently adding a simple list of authorized users to the event handler.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2022

Australian fashion companies can now apply to use a special trademark certifying their products are locally created. The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) today unveiled a world-first industry certified Australian Fashion Trademark, created with funding from a federal grant last May that also includes a campaign to drive demand for local brands both at home and abroad. .

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

It’s no surprise that ecommerce has practically taken over the global economy. Annual online sales worldwide are expected to climb to a staggering $6.5 trillion by 2023. But alongside that dizzying sales growth, we’ve also witnessed a growing consciousness about how damaging all of those online sales are to the environment, and throughout the product lifecycle, from manufacturing to delivery to eventual disposal.

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Retail Focus

MAY 3, 2022

Many people today aspire to have extra income. Some people choose to open a retail shop, which could be the start of something bigger later. While retailers in the UK still face many challenges, there are plenty of opportunities for those who wish to start small. Fortunately, they can get small business relief, so they can continue their operations. .

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Tokinomo

MAY 17, 2022

Campaign scoop. Change is always good. Kevin Hart, one of the funniest celebrities shoot a commercial for Beyond Meat to show us that “Change is a great thing”. While the commercial focuses on the importance of tradition, it highlights the impact that a small change can have on the future of our planet.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart Carts. The carts use computer vision to identify items by extracting visual features (including barcodes) of the items placed within them, and a built-in scale calculates totals for produce.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

Once the pandemic is over for good (thankfully), we’ll have the chance to process what happened over the past few years. This goes for the lessons learned by retail brands as they operated through one crisis-induced challenge after the next, navigating the ups and downs of the pandemic as best they could, while meeting unprecedented customer demand.

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