November, 2020

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Aetrex Worldwide Releases Voice-Enabled Foot Measuring Technology

Retail TouchPoints

Aetrex Worldwide has launched Albert 2, the next generation of the company’s 3D foot scanning technology. The omnichannel device is designed to be a fully integrated foot scanning system that can help shoppers find correctly fitting footwear and orthotics and provide an enhanced customer experience at retail. Customers step into the Albert 2, which can scan both feet in 20 seconds or less, to capture static and dynamic pressure as well as 3D measurements of the foot.

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Protecting your Retail Brand Against the Growing Counterfeit Threat

Intelligence Node

Counterfeit products, representing nearly 3.5% of world trade today, are flooding the market and COVID-19 has exacerbated this problem for brands, manufacturers, and consumers. Counterfeit products accelerate price erosion and damage brand image, making it difficult to secure good margins and risking further deterioration of consumer trust. With the alarming growth of this counterfeit threat, […].

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What is SKU Rationalization and How Can You Get It Right?

Wiser

One of the clearest signs that a brand is growing is when it can release new products, new variations on the old favorites, and entirely new product lines from the brand. Being in a position to release new products is great, but as your assortment grows, so too does the complexity of your inventory management processes. Keeping track of product performance, profitability, sales volume, and other key metrics become vastly more difficult.

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Maximize Transactions and Experiences This Holiday Shopping Season

Graff Retail

We’ve transitioned from fall to winter, which means Christmas is really close behind. This year the holidays are going to feel different with some of us in restricted access situations. So, what does this mean for retail and how can sales be driven with these obstacles? In my previous vlogs, I’ve focused on things retailers […].

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Small Business Owners

Small Biz Trends

Black Friday shopping is likely to look a bit different this year. But there are still plenty of deals to be had. And many of them may appeal to business shoppers. Whether you’re looking for new computers, furniture, or clothing, many retailers are offering their best deals of the year. You can pick up items in stores in many cases or shop online.

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Leaf-shaped aluminium panels cover ceiling of Tokyo department store

Dezeen

Japanese studio Lighting Planners Associates lit a white tree-like canopy for the interior refurbishment of the historic Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Tokyo. The retail brand traces its history back to 1673 and a kimono fabric seller named Echigoya, while the department store was established in 1904. Japanese architect Kengo Kuma was brought on board to redesign the first floor in 2018, alongside Lighting Planners Associates.

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Who is set to win the 2020 grocery price wars?

Intelligence Node

With the onset of the pandemic and the subsequent 360-degree shift in consumer buying behavior and priorities, there have been some immediately tangible effects on the food and grocery market which has been highest in importance, testing all their existing retail management systems and abilities to keep up with demand. Factors such as quality, price, […].

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As a Category Manager are you the next CEO or stuck for life?

Shopper Intelligence

If you’re a Category Manager are you the next CEO or stuck for life? “Let’s be realistic, if you stay in Category then the best you can hope for is heading up the Category Team. After that if you want to go up, you’ll have to get out.”. You might not have been told this as I once was, but you may already have the impression. As you move up the career ladder, you may start getting the advice to move out of Category, get more ‘breadth’.

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Giving Thanks Amid the Challenges of 2020

Miller Zell

Just as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the globe in late March of 2020, a client asked Miller Zell to procure, kit pack and distribute hardware for a merchandising display in more than 1,700 stores. The project involved 121,765 pieces of hardware shipped from Asia in 35 different containers. The due date? July 3.

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To Survive e-Commerce, Modern Retailers Must Learn to Think Like e-Commerce

Retail Next

1927 Chess World Championship—To Survive Capablanca, You Must Think Like Capablanca. In Buenos Aires in 1927, underdog chess player Alexander Alekhine dominated the “unbeatable” world champ Jose Capablanca. In doing so, Alekhine taught a valuable lesson that retailers should heed today. Capablanca, a child prodigy and genius, became the world chess champion by age 33, going almost a decade without losing a match.

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Website Security Essentials: Protect Your Site and Strengthen Cybersecurity

In a digital-first world, website security is non-negotiable. This comprehensive guide explores the critical importance of securing your site against hackers and vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and malware. Discover tools like SiteLock for threat monitoring and CodeGuard for seamless backups, ensuring robust protection for your data and operations.

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Sales Territory Management Plan: Creating a 5 Step Strategy [Video]

RepslyBlog

Most consumer goods companies understand the importance of an effective sales territory management plan - it can prevent territory overlap between field reps, which causes confusion and wastes time. By clearly defining territories, you can create a strategy that ensures field reps will not compete against one another for the same customers or visit a customer twice.

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Identifying the ‘Faces’ Behind Faceless Online Transactions

Retail TouchPoints

Consumer preference for online shopping continues to rise, as more purchases are being made online than in stores with each passing year. In 2019 , the total market share of online U.S. retail sales surpassed general merchandise sales for the first time in history. And as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, this trend is only increasing. According to McKinsey , ecommerce sales in apparel, department stores and beauty products have increased by nearly 10%, on average, since the onset of the pan

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iVend Mobile POS is Now Compatible with iOS 14

I Vend

This is an important advisory for customers using the iOS version of iVend Mobile POS. We are pleased to announce that iVend Mobile POS Version 5.3 is now compatible with iOS 14. You can now upgrade your iOS devices to the versions mentioned below and update your iVend Mobile POS app from the App Store. Choose the Right mPOS System for Your Business.

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Influencer Brands

Fashion Retail

Digital era, the long tail, streetwear, social media, pure players, business platforms, influencers, liquid design… these are some of the ingredients for cooking this article… Global volatility, from geopolitics to social instability, is the new normal. Companies in all industries need to adapt the way they manage their businesses in an ever changing landscape.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Using Retail Pro Prism POS on mobile for your 2020 curbside & COVID-careful holiday shopping setup

Retail Pro

Mobile POS systems can give sales-floor associates and customers flexibility, boost productivity and improve customer satisfaction. Mobility with Retail Pro Prism supports creative ways to sell and promotes faster queuing. Both are likely to appeal to the ways today’s customers … Continue reading → The post Using Retail Pro Prism POS on mobile for your 2020 curbside & COVID-careful holiday shopping setup first appeared on Retail Pro Blog.

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Brick and Mortar Business in These States Are Rebounding from the Pandemic

Small Biz Trends

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause pains for the nation’s brick-and-mortar locations. While some areas of the country are seeing a glimmer of hope, others are still struggling through the recovery. A new study from Zenreach , a retail marketing technology company, found that foot traffic to the nation’s retail and other locations has remained steady throughout most of the pandemic, although at roughly half of the pre-pandemic levels.

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Freitag store in Kyoto is designed to resemble the brand's own warehouse

Dezeen

Hazard lines and metal shelving are some of the industrial finishes that Torafu Architects has included in bag brand Freitag 's store in Kyoto – which even includes its own workshop. Freitag 's Kyoto store, which is shortlisted in the small retail interior category of the 2020 Dezeen Awards , occupies what was formerly two separate retail units in the city's Nakagyo-ku district.

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Retail Ecommerce Ventures Seeks to Add Stein Mart to its Growing Portfolio

Retail TouchPoints

Retail Ecommerce Ventures placed a $4 million stalking horse bid for the intellectual property of Stein Mart through a majority-owned subsidiary called Stein Mart Online. The assets available for sale include the Stein Mart brand as well as its private label brands, domain names, social media assets and customer data. Retail Ecommerce Ventures has acquired the intellectual property of multiple retailers in recent years, including Modell’s Sporting Goods , Dressbarn and Pier 1 Imports.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

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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What’s the Difference Between Line Extension and Brand Extension?

Wiser

Growth is the name of the game in retail and it is only possible by experimenting over time to match your offerings with evolving customer needs. There are two distinct ways of branching out: line extension and brand extension. They have different benefits and risks, but they both help brands offer new products to new and existing customers. Below we define both marketing concepts, compare and contrast them, and break down ways that you can get the data you need to move forward with these strate

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4 tips for pain-free POS system migration

Cyber Till

5 mins read Deciding to migrate to a new pos software for your store is never a decision to be made lightly. Here is some advice to consider.

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Who said Streetwear is dead

Fashion Retail

I enjoy analyzing patterns of motivation, connecting the dots that will impact on new trends. Where are we coming from? Having the ability to track and analyse will prevent the next black swan effect. Last December, Streetwear was declared dead by Virgil Abloh but it’s not. These are some of the factors that shaped this … More Who said Streetwear is dead.

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Workplace Temperature Kiosks Help Businesses Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19

Frank Mayer

Recently, New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy signed a COVID-19-related executive order requiring specific health and safety standards that would protect New Jersey workers at their places of employment. Amongst many directives listed under the order, one regulation outlines employers must conduct daily health checks like temperature screenings, self-assessment surveys, or questionnaires.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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Issey Miyake store in Osaka is splashed with water-themed details

Dezeen

Seating that resembles bars of soap and pipe-like clothing rails appear inside this Issey Miyake store in Osaka 's Minamisemba neighbourhood, which was designed by Shingo Noma. The store, monikered Issey Miyake Semba , is shortlisted in the large retail interior category of the 2020 Dezeen Awards. Japanese designer Shingo Noma created the interiors to reference Osaka's long history of maritime trade – the city's port has been in operation since before the year 300 AD.

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Dunkin’ Brands Acquired by Inspire Brands for $11.3 Billion

Retail TouchPoints

Inspire Brands will purchase Dunkin’ Brands , parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins , in a transaction valued at approximately $11.3 billion. Dunkin’ will join a restaurant portfolio of more than 11,000 locations, across brands including Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, SONIC Drive-In and Jimmy John’s. The deal will nearly triple Inspire’s footprint, with the addition of more than 12,500 Dunkin’ and almost 8,000.

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How to Win the Walmart Buy Box

Wiser

When you think of online marketplaces, the first name that probably pops into your head is Amazon. It’s true that Amazon is the biggest online marketplace, but you should be willing to look beyond the eCommerce giant if you want to maximize your online sales. Walmart, a brick-and-mortar retail stalwart, has its own massive marketplace. Best of all, it’s not quite as competitive as Amazon, which means sellers have a strong chance to tap into Walmart’s customer base.

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Who is set to win the 2020 grocery price wars?

IntelligenceNode

With the onset of the pandemic and the subsequent 360-degree shift in consumer buying behavior and priorities, there have been some immediately tangible effects on the food and grocery market which has been highest in importance, testing all their existing retail management systems and abilities to keep up with demand. Factors such as quality, price, […].

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How to Maximize Amazon Sales and Crush the Competition

With over 9 million sellers on Amazon, online marketplaces are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune prices in real-time or align strategies across channels, this guide provides the tools to understand how to maximize sales and secure a lasting competitive edge. Download now to transform your pricing strategy and drive holiday success.

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Brits slash Christmas shopping budgets by 6%

Retail Technology Review

The global pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives this year, including Britons' Christmas shopping budgets, according to research by the Fashion Retail Academy.On average, people are planning to spend £341 on gifts this Christmas - 6% less than in 2019. .

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The Role of Retail Displays During the Pandemic and Beyond

Frank Mayer

This year’s pandemic has altered everything from the way we work to the way we shop. Because of this, the retail industry has had to adapt to ensure customers not only feel comfortable entering a store, but that retailers can also execute protocols like social distancing while continuing to make sales. With COVID-19 heavily impacting retail and the way consumers shop, we break down how retail displays are playing a crucial role during the pandemic as well as how this period will influence displ

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Paritzki & Liani Architects mixes architecture and geology in Grifo210 boutique

Dezeen

Paritzki & Liani Architects has created a minimal interior for a boutique on the Italian island of Ischia, filled with references to local architecture and volcanic geology. Located off the coast of Naples, Ischia sits over an ancient volcanic crater, which gives it an abundant landscape of verdant greenery, thermal spas and natural springs. The shop references the island of Ischia in terms of both architecture and geology.

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Grupo Éxito Harnesses Tech Partnerships to Power Pricing and Promotion Offerings

Retail TouchPoints

South American food retailer Grupo Éxito has renewed its DemandTec Price Optimization subscription. The solution helps Grupo Éxito identify shopper behavior trends in order to generate the right price recommendations and improve its assortment by defining product roles by zone and division. “Our multi-year relationship with DemandTec exemplifies how science-based optimization enables us to deliver prices that are more relevant for customers,” said Jorge Vallejot, Technology Director at Grupo Éxi

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.