5 ways Target is pushing customer-driven innovations in omnichannel, grocery
Retail Dive
JANUARY 23, 2023
Ease, joy and affordability are key pillars of the company's efforts to build on its “Targét” reputation, executives said at NRF’s Big Show.
Retail Dive
JANUARY 23, 2023
Ease, joy and affordability are key pillars of the company's efforts to build on its “Targét” reputation, executives said at NRF’s Big Show.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 24, 2023
Social shopping is becoming more and more popular given the surge in social media usage and the ease of completing a transaction without ever leaving the app. It’s no surprise that social commerce sales are expected to reach $45.74 billion in 2022. With this growth, shoppable ads have been gaining traction over the last several months. For instance, ahead of the holiday season, TikTok announced a rollout of several new shoppable ad formats , including video shopping ads, catalog listing ads and
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Retail Focus
JANUARY 24, 2023
The Bank of England has predicted that the United Kingdom is falling into a prolonged recession, with inflation not expected to return to its target level of 2% until 2024. Here we will discuss the retail sector outlook this year and what investors should expect. Retail Conditions Inflation in the UK currently sits around 10%, the highest rate in 40 years.
Tokinomo
JANUARY 24, 2023
Campaign scoop A little taste of Hell. Philadelphia recently released a limited-edition product called " A Little Taste of Hell ," which is a cream cheese infused with ghost peppers with a Scoville Heat Unit measurement of 1,041,427. This product was only available to residents of Toronto who ordered it via Uber Eats on January 13th. The release was promoted through videos by influencers, including a partnership with TikToker Celina Spooky Boo.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 22, 2023
Pureplay retailer Booktopia says it has identified several business initiatives it expects will boost its bottom line by between $12 million and $15 million during the next financial year. In a business update filed with the ASX, the company said the initiatives are a response to “changing consumer sentiment, greater competition online and inflation”.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 25, 2023
Today, it seems cash is a thing of the past, with most shoppers leaning on credit cards or even mobile payment to complete transactions for both physical and online shopping. With the increase in these forms of payments, retailers are responsible for protecting their customers’ critical data from threat actors lurking around every corner, ready to siphon sensitive personal information.
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Tokinomo
JANUARY 25, 2023
Attracting and retaining customers is crucial for the success of any grocery store. Foot traffic, or the number of customers visiting the store, is a key metric in determining the store's sales and revenue.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
Instant delivery startup Milkrun unsuccessfully sought new investment on two occasions in 2022, The Australian reports, suggesting the sector is struggling to adapt with a rapidly changing economic environment. Milkrun secured a spectacular $75 million Series A injection in January 2022 , as Tiger Global, AirTree Ventures, Skip Capital, and Mike and Annie Cannon-Brookes’ Grok Ventures sought to crown the leader of Australia’s burgeoning instant delivery scene.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 25, 2023
A combination of regular annual increases and “targeted investments in starting rates” by Walmart will raise the average hourly pay of its workers above $17.50 , according to a memo shared with the retailer’s U.S. employees by Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner. “As you continue to focus on your customers, we’re focused on investing in you — our store associates — through higher wages and new opportunities to gain the skills to serve tomorrow’s customers and grow a career with Walmart,”
Retail Focus
JANUARY 23, 2023
The Surface Design Show, set to take place at London’s Business Design Centre from 7-9 February 2023, has announced that the theme of its upcoming edition will be “Shaping Communities.” The theme aims to improve the built environment for all through collaboration and meaningful design solutions. The theme explores an open dialogue among industries and brands with the common goal of building stronger relationships between people and places.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto
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
Retail Wire
JANUARY 27, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration yesterday said that products infused with CBD do not meet federal safety standards and require stricter regulations. The use of products with CBD has grown in recent years and the FDA’s announcement is likely to have a negative impact on businesses manufacturing and selling them. The FDA has asked Congress to give it the authority to oversee the burgeoning industry.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 24, 2023
Trans-Tasman apparel retailer Mosaic Brands is set to open 130 new stores as customers return to in-store shopping. Mosaic Group’s brands include Katies, Millers, Noni B, Rivers, Rockmans, Crossroads, Autograph, W.Lane, EziBuy and Beme. According to unaudited accounts for the half year to January 1, sales grew 23 per cent driven by strong trading momentum and a higher average transaction value.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 26, 2023
Predicting where the next phase of consumer buying behavior is headed has proven notoriously tricky. Ecommerce had been growing at a consistent rate, but its year-over-year growth shot up two to five times faster during the pandemic. And just when we thought ecommerce was the future, brick-and-mortar stores made a comeback in the last year. The ever-shifting landscape of retail makes any type of prediction questionable, but there are a few hidden trends that are shaping the future of how we buy.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 25, 2023
Different types of pre-cast retaining walls are used in many construction works. One of these is the king post wall, which looks different from other types. Using the proper type of retaining wall is necessary because it makes a huge difference in the property and the area’s safety. Concrete retaining walls are effective in preventing water build-up and soil erosion.
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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.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 27, 2023
CVS plans to reduce pharmacy hours in roughly two-thirds of its drugstores beginning in March. Walmart in the same month will begin closing its pharmacies at 7 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. at most of its stores. A shortage of pharmacists and techs has forced many retailers to alter their hours of operation in recent years.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 24, 2023
Dusk CEO and MD Peter King will step down from his position, after almost nine years working for the retailer. King will continue to oversee the company until August, at which point Dusk expects to have appointed a new CEO. Dusk’s chairman, John Joyce, said King has developed an “excellent” exclusive team and has made an “invaluable” contribution since 2014.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 23, 2023
Amazon has brought its dedicated air cargo network, Amazon Air, to India — the third market for the service after the U.S. and Europe. The launch is a first for an ecommerce company in India and a signal of the rapid growth in that region, which is the fastest-growing ecommerce market in the world, according to eMarketer. “We’re thrilled to launch Amazon Air in India to ensure we can provide our growing customer base with great selection, low prices and faster deliveries,” said Sarah Rhoads, VP
Retail Dive
JANUARY 23, 2023
We highlight three key ways your apparel brand can leverage AI and machine learning to increase conversion and personalize retail both online and in stores.
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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.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 27, 2023
Bed Bath & Beyond yesterday warned that it does not have sufficient cash to pay down its debts. The retailer defaulted on a credit line with JP Morgan and said in a securities filing that it is considering “all strategic alternatives, including restructuring its debt under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 23, 2023
Myer sales are soaring, significantly ahead of comparable pre-Covid era trading periods. In a trading update released today, the company said sales for the five months to December 31 were up 18.9 per cent over the first half of the 2020 financial year and by 14.3 per cent over the first half of 2019. Sales for the six weeks until Christmas Eve were up 8.7 per cent year on year.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 27, 2023
The associate experience is a top-of-mind topic for today’s retailers. The frontline is the part of your team that customers interact with the most, so enabling them to handle their jobs in an enjoyable and efficient manner pays off by helping them create great experiences. The Home Depot is achieving these goals through Sidekick, an in-house mobile app designed to empower associates to make the most of their time.
Retail Times
JANUARY 26, 2023
A new 'Conscious Commerce' report debunks the ‘sustainability premium’, revealing consumers and businesses remain committed to sustainable practices, such as carbon-neutral shipping, and being climate-conscious – despite the cost-of-living crisis and tightening budgets. These stats are crucial at a time when January temperatures in Europe reach an all-time high, and the UN warns global temperatures may exceed pre-industrial levels within five years.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
Retail Wire
JANUARY 26, 2023
L.L. Bean will spend $50 million over several years to upgrade its flagship store and retail campus in Freeport, ME. The remodel will improve accessibility throughout and expand the outdoor Discovery Park so it can host more community events.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 23, 2023
Administrators are recommending creditors wind up upmarket online furniture retailer, Brosa. The business collapsed into voluntary administration last month with assets of $4.3 million and liabilities of $24.2 million, including $10 million in unfulfilled orders. The company made “substantial losses” during the past three years of operations, largely due to Covid.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 23, 2023
GameStop is reportedly planning to close its Shepherdsville, Ky. distribution center, according to a letter to employees seen by WDRB News. The closure, which is scheduled to be completed by June 30, could affect hundreds of jobs at the facility. Workers at the facility also have published LinkedIn posts stating that the facility is closing. The closure was further confirmed by a commercial real estate listing stating that the 630,000-square-foot building will become available for a new occupant
Retail Dive
JANUARY 23, 2023
Walmart Business aims to save time and money for small business owners who buy from the retailer to support their own businesses.
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Retail Wire
JANUARY 26, 2023
The Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust suit against Google, arguing that the tech giant has engaged in monopolistic behavior including leveraging its market dominance to force digital advertisers to use its services. Google has responded by accusing the government of trying “to pick winners and losers in the highly competitive advertising-technology sector.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 22, 2023
Woolworths says it will close 250 of its in-store supermarket butchers by March as customers continue to trend towards pre-packaged meat. “We’ve recently conducted a review into our in-store butcher shops and found that they account for just 4 per cent of meat sales as customers continue to move towards our more convenient pre-packaged options,” the company told ABC. “We deeply regret the impact of this decision on the team members who work in our butcher shops and we kno
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 27, 2023
Pacsun has appointed President Brie Olson to the role of Co-CEO alongside Co-CEO Mike Relich, effective March 9, 2023. Current Pacsun Co-CEO Alfred Chang will step down after 17 years with the company to join Fear of God as CEO. Chang will stay with Pacsun in his current capacity until March 8 to facilitate the transition and will remain a member of the Pacsun Board of Directors after he leaves the company.
Retail Dive
JANUARY 26, 2023
Baggy styles are on-trend and selling, but the closet staple is hanging around. Meanwhile, the company sees inventory returning to normal by mid-year.
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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.
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