Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2020

FedEx Office , the printing, packing and shipping services subsidiary of FedEx, is partnering with online design company Canva to create a digital design-to-print marketplace. The partnership aims to make it easier for retailers to create professionally printed materials to help them get back to business quickly and safely. More than 2,000 FedEx Office stores will now feature Canva’s image library and templates, which can be used to help retailers quickly design and print materials.

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Wiser

JULY 28, 2020

Developing a strong pricing strategy starts with an understanding of your competitors, your market, and the wider economy. Trying to price your products without this understanding is like trying to hit a moving target blindfolded. You might get lucky, but it’s more likely you’ll miss it completely. The access brands and retailers have to retail analytics today is changing how they think about pricing.

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IntelligenceNode

JULY 27, 2020

Anyone who’s been in the retail business knows how important capitalizing on the shopping wave during the back to school, or BTS season is. Depending upon which expert you ask, this potential boom in sales is the second or the third biggest during a calendar year. However, things are not quite the same this year […]. The post What Does the Back to School 2020 Retail Season Look Like?

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Nahanco

JULY 21, 2020

There are a variety of face masks being worn today during the pandemic. And if you are in a public place where you will encounter other people, you should wear a mask according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). According to John Hopkins Medicine , “wearing cloth face masks or coverings in public when physical distancing can’t be observed, does offer protection against spread of COVID-19.”No mask will offer full protection and this blog i

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JULY 12, 2020

Precast stone blocks coloured with red sandstone from Glamis Castle in Scotland form the walls of this refuge-style Aesop store that architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike has created in a west London shopping centre. The studio designed the small store for skincare brand Aesop to be a retreat from the bustling aisles of Westfield shopping centre in Sheperd's Bush.

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M19 Retail

JULY 28, 2020

Today it is more critical than ever to quantify the value impact of a technology investment in order to make a well-informed decision and drive consensus internally. The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have increased the already high pressure on retailers to automate and streamline planning and execution processes. Having the right technology in place to be able to adapt to new or changing trends quickly will be a major success factor coming out of the crisis.

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Wiser

JULY 14, 2020

We tend to think of pricing as its own distinct practice. You develop a product, produce it, promote it, and sell it. In reality, a pricing strategy needs to be baked into the entire process. You can’t create a product without understanding where it fits into the market. Is it a high-end product? If that’s the case, does the pricing reflect the value?

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IntelligenceNode

JULY 24, 2020

In the past decade, retail has evolved rapidly, opening numerous new opportunities for brands and retailers. Technology has further pushed the boundaries of retail and has given way to e-commerce adoption – further accelerated by COVID-19 in the past few months. With technology at their fingertips, today’s shoppers are informed and are constantly comparing prices […].

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RepslyBlog

JULY 8, 2020

Trade promotions are a rather loose category. In general, they are classified as any promotional approach that hits these two criteria: They are driven and planned (even if not wholly executed by) product merchandisers. They occur within the point of purchase, i.e. retail.

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Dezeen

JULY 17, 2020

A pale geometric relief wall offsets brass and green- marble decor details in this Madrid boutique designed by creative duo Giada Forte and Robert Vattilana. Madrid's Forte Forte store occupies a corner plot in Salamanca – a glamorous district of the city known for its boulevards lined with luxury fashion boutiques and upscale restaurants. It was designed by the brand's co-founder, Giada Forte and her partner, art director Robert Vattilana.

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Shopperations

JULY 24, 2020

I first met Carmen Brace many years ago when we both worked for Conagra Brands. I admired her vibrant energy and sharp mind, so even after both of us left the corporate world, I followed Carmen's entrepreneurial story and always looked forward to seeing what she was going to do next.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

As COVID-19 has accelerated the trend away from cash payments to mobile and other contactless methods, Starbucks and 7-Eleven have both expanded their mobile payment options. Starbucks Reward members using the company’s mobile app will be able to earn rewards, which Starbucks calls stars, when they pay with cash, credit and debit cards or mobile wallets.

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Retail Adventures

JULY 1, 2020

Even when things were “normal”, customers shopped in strange patterns, and their choices tend not to be divided equally among retailers. If you want to get more during the pandemic you need to do more. Start here: 1. Continue to Plan Events & Promotions: You have competition coming at you from all sides, all vying for the customers’ attention. What are you doing about it?

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Hello Small Shop

JULY 23, 2020

Tell Us About Yourself and Business. Hello I'm Amanda, the woman behind Sunshine Hippo. Creating vibrant products that will make someone smile makes me happy and is at the heart of the business. Most of the current product ranges have been inspired by either personal experiences or something important to me. Our ethos is one of affordable quality. We believe that everyone deserves to give special gifts to the people they love.

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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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RepslyBlog

JULY 15, 2020

For CPG companies selling at retail, retail audits are an important part of maintaining a strong shelf presence. This checklist covers 37 different metrics that you're reps should be measuring every time they conduct an audit to ensure you have the most accurate and valuable data available.

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Dezeen

JULY 5, 2020

A traditional newsagent in central London has been given a makeover by Gabriel Chipperfield and his design studio Selected Work to create "an Alice in Wonderland experience" with a warren of luxurious rooms behind the shop. Shreeji , a newsagent and tobacconist located on Chiltern Street in London's affluent Marylebone neighbourhood, was established by Sandeep Garg in 1982 and has since become a go-to spot for locals to pick up sweets, snacks and find an international roster of magazines.

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Shopperations

JULY 28, 2020

I have a passion for creating order and structure out of chaos. CPG Marketing vendor management and buying process is broken.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital. The Burton name is on 66 stores in 10. countries and the principality of Andorra, as well as the U.S.

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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 Adventures

JULY 23, 2020

Today’s post comes from Bob Phibbs, our friend and colleague. You may know Bob as the Retail Doctor ; in this case that’s an even more fitting title as Bob offers up tips on how to deal with anxiety about your store’s future. Here's Bob: 30 Tips On How to Deal With Anxiety About Your Store’s Future It started with a simple question to me, “How do I overcome anxiety?

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Graff Retail

JULY 22, 2020

Will consumers be quick to return to stores and will their purchasing habits be the same in the COVID-19 world? I was recently part of the Retail Rundown podcast along with Anne Beall where we discussed luxury retailer Valentino suing its landlord to get out of its 5th Avenue lease and what this means for […].

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RepslyBlog

JULY 1, 2020

Selling beer is easier said than done - you know that. Your team works hard to brew delicious beer and build a unique brand image. Your sales reps fight tooth and nail to get your cases in as many stores as they can. Unfortunately, that’s only half the battle. To actually get your beer into the hands of consumers, your brand has to outperform your competitors at the point of sale - the liquor store.

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Dezeen

JULY 2, 2020

Oak and brass display cabinets fill this cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles that local studio Commune designed to look like a jewellery store. Commune designed the store for Portland brand Serra that sells and produces cannabis products, from caramel treats to pre-rolled joints. Serra, whose Portland flagship was designed by OMFGCo and JHL Design , tasked Commune to create a Los Angeles store with a similar palette of white, cream and pale wood.

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M19 Retail

JULY 22, 2020

Who is this document for? This ROI impact study, conducted with Hobson & Company (H&C), is for decision-makers in large retail organizations who are responsible for building the business case for transitioning from a legacy or homegrown merchandise planning system to an automated, integrated, and intelligent merchandise optimization solution.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

The excitement that typically surrounds the back-to-school season is being replaced by stress and uncertainty. Lack of clarity surrounding school reopenings, combined with lack of confidence in remote learning procedures, are driving big spending shifts among parents and caregivers. First, the good news: back-to-school spending is poised to reach an all-time high among all parents, reaching a total of $101.6 billion , according to research from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper In

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Theatro

JULY 16, 2020

In the post-pandemic era, curbside pickup has become a focal point for the retail industry, a new must-have offering a way to keep stores operating, protect employee and customer health while serving customers, and establish their reputation as a company that steps up in time of crisis. But at what cost? Many retailers without a pre-existing BOPIS or curbside services reacted fast by cobbling something together quick and throwing labor at the problem.

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Retail Next

JULY 16, 2020

As we move forward into this new normal of continuing social distancing, wearing masks, and washing our hands, the million dollar question is, when will we return to life as we once knew it? Retailers are opening back up with important restrictions in place to keep their staff and consumers safe, but when will retail traffic trends go back to the way they were pre-COVID-19?

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Retail Eye

JULY 16, 2020

Never let a good crisis go to waste” – Winston Churchill At a time where everything seems to be bad news for retail, it is important, just like in all aspects of life, to balance the negative with some positive. In today’s blog, we will discuss four key areas where retail innovation is moving the […].

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Hello Small Shop

JULY 13, 2020

Tell us about yourself and your business. Hi! I’m Becky, the owner of Nashville Soap Company. I founded this business shortly after I decided to leave my nursing career and stay home as a new mom. I took my love for handcrafting cold process soap and turned it into a business after much thought and reflection about how I wanted to brand and market my products.

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M19 Retail

JULY 22, 2020

Who is this document for? This ROI impact study, conducted with Hobson & Company (H&C), is for decision-makers in large retail organizations who are responsible for building the business case for transitioning from a legacy or homegrown Merchandising system to an automated, integrated, and intelligent merchandising platform. What will I learn about?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Inventory is typically a retailer’s biggest asset. After all, the only way that retailers stay in business is to sell goods: the faster and more profitably, the better. Today, however, unsold inventory is a retailer’s worst nightmare. Retailers are sitting on mountains of merchandise after several months of store closings. According to McKinsey , the value of excess inventory from spring/summer 2020 collections is a staggering $154.5 billion to $176.7 billion worldwide. .

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