June, 2020

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The Future of Retail, Reimagined

Retail TouchPoints

Even before COVID-19, the retail industry was already going through significant challenges, disruption and transformation. That has all been turned on its head. Get ready for the “new abnormal.”. Going forward there will be a fundamental shift in consumers’ reengagement and behavior towards physical environments, including the size and program of space.

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The COVID Effect: Grocery Ecommerce is Here to Stay

IntelligenceNode

Social distancing hasn’t only forced online grocery on retailers’ hands; it has also pushed individuals out of their comfort zones to adopt new buying behaviors. More and more people are now discovering their favorite brand apps and websites for the very first time. And if these remote services are adequately fulfilling user needs, that “discovery” […].

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Businesses Supporting Businesses, Made in the USA Products

Nahanco

As we celebrate the 4 th of July this year, it is important to reflect on what has happened to businesses across the US these past few months. In particular, clothing stores were struggling even before a pandemic came through and shut their doors. Everyone in manufacturing tried to figure out how to endure, what could they make to keep their employees working and how to survive.

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Meet Your Customers Curbside

One Step Retail

The world is a much different place than it was when the year started. Coming into 2020, one of the biggest shifts we were seeing was the need for BOPIS, or Buy Online Pickup in Store, as it grew in popularity with shoppers. Now, we are witnessing a historic rise in the demand for Buy Online Pickup At Curbside. Which is exactly what it sounds like. A solution that enables retailers of all sizes to better utilize their order management systems while providing customers with a safer way to retriev

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Is Your Store in Compliance? A COVID-19 Reminder

Retail Adventures

Photo by Ewien van Bergeijk - Kwant on Unsplash In case you are wondering if you missed the memo announcing that COVID-19 is over, the answer is no. There was no memo and the pandemic is far from over. But you would never know that by the actions of some consumers, and even retailers. Source: Good Morning America | June 26, 2020 Source: Good Morning America | June 26, 2020 As your store reopens and your state moves into new phases you cannot forget that your responsibility as a retailer is to fo

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McLaren Excell channels church interiors for The Splash Lab's LA showroom

Dezeen

Arched doorways, altar-like tables and a nave-style display area feature in this Los Angeles showroom that McLaren Excell has designed for bathroom brand The Splash Lab. The Splash Lab 's showroom takes over a converted factory in LA's Culver City area that was originally built back in the 1930s. As this is the bathroom brand's US flagship – and currently its only standalone space – McLaren Excell set out to develop an interiors scheme that "deviates from the typical showroom format".

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Wiser’s Quick Guide to D2C Marketing

Wiser

Direct-to-consumer retail is not a new business model, but the rise of e-commerce has changed the retail playing field by making it easier for D2C startups to compete. Previously stale product categories have had new life breathed into them by D2C startups that cut out the middlemen. It’s an exciting field that has excited consumers and opened a new level of competition for traditional retailers.

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Interview With Amy From Lake Life Company

Hello Small Shop

Tell us about yourself and your business. I am a Dermatology Physician Assistant, mom to 2 teenagers, cop wife and my family and I created Lake Life Co. 4 1/2 years ago. We live on The Farm and are restoring our Farmhouse and creating a new life on The Farm. What is your background? Education, Work Experience. I own 2 global businesses (Lake Life Co. and a my skincare business/personal brand ABE) and have been an Entrepreneur for 4 1/2 years.

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Introducing The Intelligence Node Retail Recovery Tracker

IntelligenceNode

Weekly insights into market trends, inventory movements, and pricing across the US Fashion Industry. Learn how Intelligence Node’s data can help retailers make informed decisions and accelerate their retail recovery. The retail world is fast evolving with dramatic shifts happening daily – especially with the COVID-19 pandemic in the picture. In just the last 8-weeks […].

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Your Store has Reopened, Now What?

Retail Adventures

The COVID-19 shutdown put retailers at a disadvantage and now everyone is playing catch up. In addition to keeping associates and customers safe via the guidelines imposed by your state and community, you still have a store to run. It’s important to keep your eye on the future. We will still have a Black Friday and Holiday 2020 and you have to be prepared.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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The Fundamental Checklist for Choosing a Liquor Distributor

RepslyBlog

With hundreds of distribution companies to choose from, how can you determine which is the best fit for your emerging liquor company? This comprehensive checklist is designed to help decision makers at startup alcohol companies choose the best liquor distribution company to partner with.

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How Robots Can Help Retail Operate Safely Again

Retail TouchPoints

Before COVID-19, the brick-and-mortar shopping differentiator for the consumer was the in-person experience: They could try on the goods, or just see them in context. They could lie down on that mattress. It wasn’t a problem if customers opened that dresser drawer and touched every handle in the display. But for the foreseeable future, shopping will be “ no contact.

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How to Knock Assortment Planning Out of the Park

Wiser

Assortment planning in the age of eCommerce is a tricky business. Determining the ideal product mix and inventory width and depth, setting competitive prices, providing personalized experiences, and dealing with rapid lead times is just scratching the surface of what retailers need to do. That’s why getting your assortment strategy right can be the difference between a successful retail season and one where you end up marking down a large portion of last season’s inventory.

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COVID-19: Getting Your Retail Store Employees Ready After Stores Reopen

Graff Retail

With retail stores opening back up, its time to talk about steps you can take to onboard your staff. There is a direct correlation between the quality of onboarding and the quality of performance you get from your team. COVID-19 is a different situation and your team has been off for a while, so you […].

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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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A Warm Welcome to COLDWEAR

I Vend

Leading winter apparel and travel accessory retailer, COLDWEAR has just joined the growing iVend Retail network. Singapore, June 2020 – CitiXsys is pleased to offer a warm welcome to COLDWEAR! COLDWEAR carries a wide collection of winter jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves as well as travel-related accessories like luggage, travel pillows and luggage locks to meet customers’ Fall and Winter holiday needs.

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Reopening of Retail: Insights From 400+ Brick and Mortar Operators

Retail Adventures

Raydiant surveyed 400 brick-and-mortar retail business owners in the U.S. to learn more about how stores have adapted to the stress of the pandemic and its economic fallout. Below are the key findings, you can read the full report HERE. Key Findings Commercial real estate is poised for a massive shift. After being forced into an uncomfortable situation, 29% of respondents now plan to close their physical locations to go online-only, while 14% intend to downsize.

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3 Types of Data You Need to Explode Sales in Your Highest Priority Accounts

RepslyBlog

For CPG brands mastering the retail channel is a massive opportunity, but those who have played in the space before know it takes a committed investment to reap the benefits. To make the most of that investment, CPG sales and marketing teams are putting data at the forefront of their retail execution efforts, unlocking the insight they need to prioritize and maximize high-opportunity initiatives.

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Albertsons IPO To Raise Up To $1.3 Billion

Retail TouchPoints

Albertsons is planning to raise up to $1.3 billion in an initial public offering that could value the grocery retailer at $11.6 billion. The company plans on offering 65.8 million shares at a price range of $18 to $20 per share. Albertsons is backed by Cerberus Capital Management LP, and the listing would create an opportunity for Cerberus to exit the company should it choose to do so, according to Reuters.

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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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How Quick Service Restaurants Can Find Growth Opportunities

Wiser

The food industry has undergone massive transformations over the last few years. Mobile payments and rewards, the drive to provide healthier options, and consumers’ demand for fast service without compromising on quality have affected every type of restaurant. Quick service restaurants in particular have had to respond to the rise of fast-casual dining.

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Interview with Melanie, owner of Counting Crafty Sheep

Hello Small Shop

Tell us about yourself and your business. Counting Crafty Sheep began in 2016 shortly after my first daughter was born. Before I became a stay at home parent, I worked as a museum professional. This was a job that demanded a lot, both physically and mentally, and when I finally transitioned from full time boss mode to full time parent of a newborn mode, I realized something was missing.

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5 Reasons In-Store Signage Is More Important Than Ever

Medallion Retail

The best brick-and-mortar stores have always prided themselves on giving consumers reasons to return. From store design and layout to product selection and customer service, it’s been about creating an experience that surprises and delights enough to drive return visits. The post 5 Reasons In-Store Signage Is More Important Than Ever appeared first on Medallion Retail.

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3 Canadian Companies Taking Responsibility

Retail Eye

At a time where single-use gloves, masks, wipes, and bags are at a record high, it’s time to step back and review the other important responsibilities: responsibility to our planet, and responsibility to our communities. Here are 3 Canadian companies doing it right. Aritzia The Hill family started Aritzia inside their 70-year-old department store in […].

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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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CPG Gurus Reveal Tips for Success

RepslyBlog

Knowledge is power -- but only if you have the right information. If your daily headaches come from managing relationships with retailers, staying in touch with representatives in the field, or negotiating for displays and promotions, then this is the information you need to improve your sales and performance!

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Retail Strategy 2.0: Separating Urgent From Important

Retail TouchPoints

Add To Calendar. Jason Goldberg believes COVID-19 is a time machine. It has made us travel five years into the future, accelerating trends and business imperatives as a result. What does that mean, exactly, and how can retailers best adapt and respond? Well, according to the Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis, it’s complicated. Join this Retail Reset conversation to learn how to break down what separates the “urgent” from the “important” and how specific tr

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5 Use Cases for Best Seller Intelligence

Wiser

If someone were to ask you what the top-selling items were today on any major online marketplace, whether it’s Amazon , eBay, Walmart, or any other, could you answer quickly? What if they asked what the most popular product was during the last hour? Most retailers and brands know that tracking best sellers across online marketplaces is vital for making smarter assortment decisions at scale.

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5 Keys to Onboarding Retail Employees Post COVID-19

Graff Retail

If you own a retail store the last few months have been hard due to COVID-19. However, we can now see light at the end of the tunnel as slowly stores are being given the go-ahead to reopen. Before your store reopens, there are five things you can do right now to begin the process […].

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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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The Big Difference Between a Sales Forecast vs. a Demand Forecast Explained

Retalon

Forecasting is a critical aspect of retailing, and yet, there is much confusion about the definition of sales forecasting vs. demand forecasting (as well as their respective benefits and drawbacks). All retailers use some form of forecast to anticipate the future. Without having an idea of how many items you will sell tomorrow, building a successful and lasting retail business is impossible.

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3 Canadian Companies Taking Responsibility

Retail Eye

At a time where single-use gloves, masks, wipes, and bags are at a record high, it’s time to step back and review the other important responsibilities: responsibility to our planet, and responsibility to our communities. Here are 3 Canadian companies doing it right. Aritzia The Hill family started Aritzia inside their 70-year-old department store in […].

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How Kroger Vendors Can Find Sales Opportunities Faster in Repsly

RepslyBlog

One of the biggest challenges of selling to Kroger is also the biggest opportunity: there are nearly 3,000 Kroger store locations in the U.S, and many of them are among the busiest stores in the country. Offering in-store support for your brand from coast to coast, or even in just a few key geographies, is essential, and sending your sales reps to do routine audits and merchandising can give your brand a big advantage — but supporting so many stores is expensive.

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Amazon Launches Global Anti-Counterfeiting Team

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon has unveiled its Counterfeit Crimes Unit, a global, multi-disciplinary team that includes former federal prosecutors, experienced investigators and data analysts. The negative impacts of counterfeiting are high: counterfeit products are estimated to have cost the global economy $323 billion in 2018. The new Counterfeit Crimes Unit, which will investigate cases where a bad actor has tried to evade Amazon’s systems by listing a counterfeit product, will mine Amazon’s data; cull information

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.