Wiser
JULY 6, 2021
It’s a bit of an understatement to say that technology has changed retail. In reality, technology has created nothing short of a revolution, from the big stuff like eCommerce to smaller, now-common trends like self-checkouts and buy online, pick up in-store. Another area where technology is revolutionizing retail is on the shelf, quite literally: smart shelves.
Inside Retail
JULY 6, 2021
Business leaders around the country met with treasurer Josh Frydenberg today in the hopes of helping to get Australia’s vaccine rollout moving at a faster pace. Chief executives from some of the country’s biggest retail businesses, such as Woolworths, Coles, and Wesfarmers, together with business leaders of other sectors, are offering to do inhouse vaccinations for their staff and, in some cases, set up mass vaccination centres in locations central to local population – something retailers are u
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 8, 2021
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) — which has made a name for itself by scooping up bankrupt retail brands such as Forever 21 , JCPenney , Aéropostale and Brooks Brothers and bringing them back to life through licensing — is planning to go public. The company said in a prospectus filed July 6, 2021, that it plans to sell $100 million worth of stock, but that is a placeholder amount and will likely change.
Retail Focus
JULY 5, 2021
Situated in the heart of London’s luxury shopping district, the Chaumet boutique on New Bond Street reopens its doors this Spring. Dedicated to a selection of exceptional High Jewellery and the Maison’s iconic collections, this unique location is imbued with an intimate identity, bridging British elegance and Parisian distinction. The prestigious address highlights the enlarged presence of Chaumet in both the United Kingdom and Europe, following the reopening of its space in Harrods, and the ren
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Retail Wire
JULY 9, 2021
The trend of Americans spending big to make their homes more livable extends to pools in their backyards. This has created a big market for pool maintenance and related products for retailers and distributors, including Leslie’s and Pool Corp.
Inside Retail
JULY 6, 2021
The lockdown in Sydney will be extended by at least another week, as the city’s total virus cluster grew by another 27 overnight. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the extension on Wednesday morning, though media reports about the lockdown extension were published hours earlier. “What we want to do is give our best chance of making sure this is the only lockdown we have until the vast majority of our citizens are vaccinated,” Berejiklian said.
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Retail Focus
JULY 9, 2021
Dobbies Garden Centres, today (Thursday 8 July) opens its first London-based little dobbies. Located on Westbourne Grove, this will be the third little dobbies to open in the UK, following the success of its first two format stores in Edinburgh and Bristol. The store will bring Dobbies’ total open stores to 72 across the UK, with number 73 in the pipeline (little dobbies Chiswick).
Retail Wire
JULY 8, 2021
Americans bought up patio furniture in big numbers back in the spring after receiving COVID-19 stimulus checks from the federal government. That has led to a scarcity of outdoor chairs, tables and other items in retail stores today. “This is a very good problem for the economy to have,” said Gus Faucher, chief economist for PNC Financial Services. “You’re much better off having too much demand than too little, because too little demand is the recipe for an extended recession.”.
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2021
Online fashion marketplace The Iconic has launched a same-day delivery service on Saturdays in response to the extended lockdown in Sydney. According to the business Sydneysiders can now place orders for same-day delivery up to 2 pm on a Saturday, and it will be delivered later in the evening between 5 and 9 pm. And, customers in Sydney will be able to get free express delivery on all orders which are worth more than $50, and will enjoy free 60-day extended returns.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 6, 2021
Social commerce is a relatively new medium, but as retailers and social media platforms alike explore possible use cases and applications, it will significantly shape how both shoppers and businesses spend their time and money. Most notably, the shift from paid posts and influencer endorsements to shoppable content and live shopping will force retailers to reconsider how they produce content and interact with customers.
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.
Retail Focus
JULY 8, 2021
St Johns Liverpool, located in the heart of the city centre and a stone’s throw from Liverpool Lime Street Station, is welcoming a brand-new HMV store to the centre in July 2021. . One of the country’s most iconic and recognisable high street names, HMV will open on Williamson Square, joining over 100 other businesses within St Johns, from local retailers to national brands like JD Sports and Matalan. .
Retail Wire
JULY 6, 2021
Costco will no longer offer senior hours after July 26. The warehouse club retailer has been allowing its members, 60 and older, to shop from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. local time twice a week at all its warehouses since March 2020. Costco added the option in response to health concerns raised by the outbreak of COVID-19.
Inside Retail
JULY 7, 2021
Beauty retailer Mecca has secured an exclusive retail partnership with UK-based beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury. The brand will be available exclusively at Mecca stores around Australia and New Zealand in September 2021 – the first time the business’ products have been available for purchase and in-person testing in bricks-and-mortar in the region. “I am thrilled to finally be launching my award-winning beauty secrets and research-powered glowing skincare in Australia and New Zealand with Mecca,”
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 7, 2021
Years ago when I and my team were first putting the GRIN platform together, a lot of brands were doing influencer marketing, but it wasn’t a fully standardized marketing technique. Today, it’s totally different. In just a few years, both brands and creators are like, “Wow, there is amazing potential here to make money and grow my brand” — whether that brand be business or personal. .
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Retail Focus
JULY 6, 2021
Boots Hearingcare , the UK’s private hearing care provider, opened its new flagship World of Hearing store in Welwyn Garden City on Wednesday 30 June. The state-of-the-art concept clinic has been built with a purpose to revolutionise the way the nation thinks about hearing care and to help break down customer barriers within the sector. It will also act as the business’s main location for innovation and training.
Cisco Retail
JULY 8, 2021
The past few days have been a lot for people in the security industry. On Friday in the US, people were just about to clock off for what would hopefully be a relaxing Fourth of July long weekend. Only for cybercriminals to have other plans. This week I spoke to Cisco Talos’ US Outreach Team lead Nick Biasini to talk about the unfolding events surrounding the REvil ransomware campaign and Kaseya VSA supply chain attack.
Inside Retail
JULY 4, 2021
7-Eleven has agreed to settle franchisee class actions following mediation. A statement from the convenience chain confirmed the settlement but gave no insight into the details of the agreement. “7-Eleven can confirm that a non-binding in principle agreement to settle the class actions has been reached, subject to terms of a settlement deed being agreed and subject to approval of the Federal Court of Australia.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 9, 2021
For owners and franchisees of multi store chain retail outlets, the news is increasingly real and positive. Not only are they achieving energy efficiency, they’re impressing their customers, too. What began as a trend to “go green” is now making real differences in profitability and the way consumers see brands. It can really be the difference between “going green” and “going out of business.”.
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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
JULY 9, 2021
Retailers that use their brand communities to create emotional connections with their customers see a greater ROI from their marketing investment, a new study 1 by loyalty and engagement platform, LoyaltyLion has found. The Community Matters report , which involved a survey of more than 4,000 consumers, explains how making customers feel aligned with your values, and offering experiential benefits that elevate their shopping experience, are important in motivating customers to join a brand commu
Cisco Retail
JULY 9, 2021
DNA Center Template Labs – DayN Templates. Overview. The focus of this episode is DayN Templates for operations and setting up a lab or production environment to enable this capability. The third and fourth labs in the series aim to understand the various concepts required to support device configuration after onboarding. The labs within this series allow for use in the DCLOUD environment; however, you may equally utilize them as part of a Proof of Concept setup at a customer’s lab.
Inside Retail
JULY 5, 2021
Retail environments were already evolving to become more engaging spaces when Covid-19 hit, but the pandemic has underlined just how important the social experience is to us. The evolution that was underway has found new importance. But for retail stores and shopping centres re-imagining the spaces they provide, just as important is the need to get construction projects right the first time.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 8, 2021
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), owner of Westfield shopping centers in the U.S., has entered a multi-year national partnership with buy now, pay later solution Afterpay to support retailers in offering flexible payment solutions to returning shoppers. The companies will jointly invest in new customer experiences, events, marketing and on-premise advertising at Westfield shopping centers across the country, with plans to take the partnership global in the coming months.
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Retail Focus
JULY 7, 2021
Shaftesbury has announced the official launch of COW Vintage at 13 Shorts Gardens, marking the retailer’s much-anticipated debut in London and entrance to Seven Dials’ fast-growing community of sustainable retailers. . The new 1,847 sq ft concept flagship store in Seven Dials stocks COW’s one-of-a-kind vintage sourced from around the world, alongside recycled designer pieces and hand-crafted reworked garments. .
Cisco Retail
JULY 7, 2021
When it comes to combo meals, there are two types of people in the world: those who order the meal set as intended – e.g. a burger with fries and a soda – and those who attempt to customize it – e.g. pickles on the side, switch out fries for onion rings, or upgrade soda to a milkshake. I hate to say it, but I am often the latter. The “Sorry, no substitutions” fine-printed on a menu is there for people like me.
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2021
We often talk about the impacts Covid-19 has had on everyday work and life, although it isn’t the first pandemic that has made us pivot, innovate and rethink the way we do business – and it certainly won’t be the last. As humans, we are very resilient and one of our many traits is innovating to adapt for the way we want to live and carry out business.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 8, 2021
In the wake of COVID-19, low-contact shopping behaviors such as ecommerce and delivery were accelerated and widely adopted, as goods bought online in 2020 globally grew by 24%. To keep up with this incredible demand, grocery, big box and other retailers have turned to delivery and distribution partnerships like Instacart and Door Dash to create low-contact options for customers.
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
Talking Retail
JULY 8, 2021
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to submit entries for a new trophy marking the legacy of independent retailer Raj Aggarwal. Aggarwal, who owned stores in Wigston, Leicester and Hackenthorpe near Sheffield died aged 51 last year after contracting coronavirus. The new trophy will be awarded to the retailer who is judged.
Cisco Retail
JULY 5, 2021
Cisco Secure Endpoint (AMP for Endpoints) with Malware Analytics (ThreatGrid) offers Prevention, Detection, Threat Hunting and Response capabilities in a single solution. It protects Endpoints (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS) and prevents breaches, blocks malware at the point of entry and continuously monitors and analyses files and processes to quickly detect, contain, and remediate threats that can evade other security control mechanisms.
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2021
From omnichannel excellence to personalisation and product development, savvy retailers all around the world have accelerated their digital plans to meet customers’ rising expectations in the past 18 months. . Inside Retail recently hosted a webinar with Tumi vice president Adam Hershman, Zalora corporate affairs director Christopher Daguimol and Imran Khan, consumer goods and retail industry director at Salesforce. .
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 7, 2021
Call it what you want — revenge travel, comeback trip, rebound vacay — but the surge in post-COVID travel is more than just a buzzword making the rounds of the internet. Travel resurgence has already begun, and it has tangible implications reaching far beyond the hospitality industry. The pent-up demand for travel and experiences has sent hotel rates skyrocketing, making many getaways truly premium experiences this summer.
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