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What is Sustainability in Retail?

Wiser

In more recent years sustainability has become a major priority for many brands and retailers. Unfortunately, this is because retail plays a huge role in climate issues. In fact, according to World Retail Congress , retailers are responsible for more than 25 percent of global emissions. Retail is an industry that inevitably generates waste, but there is a path forward that is more environmentally friendly.

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Why local retail communities are important, and how retail design can encourage community retailing.

Retail Focus

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Creating a brand community has always been an important marketing concept and a valuable brand asset. Many brands have been particularly attentive to strengthening their community relations during and after the global health crisis (COVID-19). They understood to what extent building and maintaining a relationship with their clients had an impact on their survival.

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Rational vs Emotional purchases: What drives customers to buy your product?

Tokinomo

Have you ever wondered why customers choose to buy certain products? What motivates their decision-making process? The answer lies in understanding the drivers behind rational and emotional purchases. In today's market, customers are influenced by a combination of logical reasoning and emotional triggers. This article explores the factors that drive customers to make rational or emotional purchases and the implications for businesses.

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Using Data to Transform Retail Sustainability

Intelligence Node

Retail Sustainability has become an increasingly critical concern for businesses in the 21st century as consumers, especially the younger generations, are becoming more conscious of issues such as pollution and. The post Using Data to Transform Retail Sustainability appeared first on Blog.

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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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The Biggest Deals of the Year: How Retail Sales Events Have Grown into Loyalty Drivers

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers have no reason to pay full price for almost anything these days. Shoppers have gotten smarter about pricing strategies; they also have an arsenal of tools and options at their disposal for saving big on almost any purchase — from loyalty programs to partner marketing, to cash back incentives, bundle deals, discounts and price-watching intelligence from sites like CamelCamelCamel.

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How to build a bricks-and-mortar store that attracts and retains customers

Inside Retail

It’s challenging for bricks-and-mortar retailers to stand out from the crowd. The key to driving customers in-store (and getting them to keep coming back) is differentiation. Using a differentiation strategy allows retailers to create a unique in-store shopping experience – that can’t be replicated online, and will set you apart from the competition.

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Walmart uses AI to inform its security analysts

Retail Wire

Walmart has used artificial intelligence technology to find patterns and make sense of the trillions of pieces of data it generates every year. “There’s scale, and then there’s Walmart scale,” said Rob Duhart, Walmart’s deputy chief information security officer.

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Ingka Group’s Ikea Stores to Adopt Fulfillment and Store Operations Solution

Retail TouchPoints

Inkga Group, owner and operator of 482 Ikea stores and ecommerce in 31 countries, will adopt a solution from Made4net to power fulfillment centers and store operations worldwide. The deployment follows the purchase of Made4net by Ingka Investments , the group’s investment arm. The Made4net SCExpert platform is designed to help more than 100,000 users deliver faster, more accurate order fulfillment via improved supply chain visibility, enhancing experiences for both associates and Ikea customers.

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The ‘silent majority’ have a beef with brands. Here’s why

Inside Retail

Customers are becoming increasingly irritated by what they perceive to be aggressive sales approaches in digital marketing communications. According to a report from Customology, dubbed The Unspoken Customer, many consumers do not trust brands or their communications, therefore overly enthusiastic customer campaigns could be detrimental to businesses.

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Odd Muse returns to The Yards, Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Odd Muse, the independent ‘investment fashion’ label, has returned to The Yards , Covent Garden for its second pop-up, following its highly successful debut bricks-and-mortar experience at the destination last month. Located at 4 Slingsby Place and running until mid-July, Odd Muse’s 3,000 sq ft space showcases several of the brand’s womenswear lines such as the sleeveless styles

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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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PetSmart’s call for love is jeered by haters

Retail Wire

PetSmart is the latest company to face calls for a boycott for selling products that show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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How the Packaging Industry Can Help Tackle Confectionery’s Big Waste Problem

Retail TouchPoints

The confectionery industry continues to boom in the U.S. A recent study found that 2023 Easter candy sales exceeded projections, with Americans spending $3.3 billion on Easter candy alone. And Easter isn’t the only holiday to boost confectionery sales. Valentine’s Day saw consumers projected to spend an average of $16 on chocolates and candy — up from under $9 per person in 2010 — while Halloween candy sales reached a record $3.1 billion in 2022.

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Australia’s Toys ‘R’ Us to open physical stores in the UK

Inside Retail

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us has partnered with British retailer WHSmith to open nine high-street stores across the country. The partnership – led by the Australian-listed Toys ‘R’ Us company – follows last year’s launch of Toys’R’ Us UK e-commerce website which sells a broad assortment of toys and products. The new stores will feature dedicated sections by age, interest and category with interactive experiences along with a key range of products and activi

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Patagonia sues Nordstrom, claiming counterfeit sales at Rack

Retail Dive

The brand recently stopped selling via the department store and its off-price stores and discovered the alleged fakes this year, per court documents.

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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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Americans cut restaurant visits as prices rise

Retail Wire

The price for food away from home rose 8.6 percent in April while food at home increased 7.1 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Visits to restaurants declined 3.5 percent in April compared to last year.

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The ABCs of a Successful Back-to-School Shopping Season

Retail TouchPoints

The back-to-school (BTS) season, which had traditionally been confined to August and early September, has been expanding as its boundaries have blurred. In 2022, a National Retail Federation/Prosper Insights and Analytics survey indicated that 56% of consumers had started their BTS shopping by early July, with 81% planning to shop sales the week of July 11.

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Retailers will find it ‘difficult to absorb’ minimum wage rise

Inside Retail

Retail groups have warned of job cuts in the wake of today’s increase in the minimum wage – the size of which has been described by one industry body as “out of touch” The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has boosted the national minimum wage by 5.75 per cent from July 1, coupled with a scheduled 0.5 per cent boost in superannuation guarantee.

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Studio Paul Chan references Wes Anderson at Boisson bottle shop in LA

Dezeen

The opening scene from a Wes Anderson film provided a starting point for the interior of this bottle shop in Los Angeles, by locally based Studio Paul Chan. The first LA location for Boisson combines elements of mid-century Hollywood design and art deco in a 1,160-square-foot (108-square-metre) space to showcase a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.

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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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Conservative groups call for Chick-fil-A boycott

Retail Wire

Chick-fil-A, long a darling of conservative political and religious groups, is now the target of boycott calls by right-wingers who disapprove of the company having a department dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Street Legal: Ebay Expands Authenticity Guarantee to Cover Streetwear

Retail TouchPoints

Ebay has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee to streetwear to help ensure all new and pre-owned items sold for $200 or more can be verified for authenticity. This adds a sixth category to Ebay’s authentication service , which also includes sneakers, watches, jewelry, handbags and trading cards. All eligible streetwear bought and sold in the U.S. will be vetted and verified by Ebay’s professionally trained authenticators, using a combination of physical inspection and technical equipment in

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Michael Hill’s sales slip, Bevilles acquisition complete

Inside Retail

Jewellery retailer Michael Hill International says trading has been “challenging” as consumer sentiment has softened due to prevailing economic conditions. For the 20 weeks to May 21, sales fell 3.5 per cent overall with the Australian business recording a double-digit decline in the first four months of the second half. Meanwhile, significant weather events and a recent “resurgence” in security incidents and related costs impacted New Zealand sales.

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Please Put Me Back On Hold!

Hyken

“Please put me back on hold. I want to keep listening to the music,” said nobody, ever – unless they were listening to the hold music at the Kansas City Foot and Ankle medical practice. The owner of this four-office podiatry practice with seven doctors and 25 staff members, Dr. Mark Green, has always focused on creating a positive, unique and frictionless patient experience.

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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.

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Amazon talking to telecoms about programs for Prime member

Retail Wire

Amazon.com has been in talks for up to eight weeks with AT&T, Dish Network, T-Mobile and Verizon about offering Prime members a $10 monthly or free nationwide mobile phone subscription service.

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Perry Ellis Debuts ‘Eco Denim’ Line Made from Recycled Textile Waste

Retail TouchPoints

Perry Ellis is partnering with materials science firm Recover to create “eco denim” collections using low-impact recycled cotton fiber. The first Perry Ellis x Recover capsule collection launched with 10 styles of low-impact men’s denim pants as part of the brand’s spring 2023 line and is currently available exclusively on PerryEllis.com. Each piece in the collection contains 20% Recover recycled cotton fiber, created from textile waste, and was produced by Recover’s vertically integrated strate

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Vicinity Centres sells half share in Broadmeadows Central

Inside Retail

Vicinity Centres has sold a 50 per cent stake in Broadmeadows Central shopping centre to Melbourne-based Nikos Property Group for $134.5 million. The shopping centre is located 19 km north-west of Melbourne CBD and is anchored by Kmart and has three supermarkets – Aldi, Coles and Woolworths – along with Hoyts Cinemas and more than 115 specialty stores.

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Hoka to hit $2B in sales as DTC channel grows

Retail Dive

The athletic footwear brand reported its fourth consecutive year of revenue growth above 50%, according to Deckers CEO Dave Powers.

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Master Off-Page SEO: Boost Traffic, Build Trust, and Drive Conversions

Off-page SEO is the key to building trust, attracting qualified traffic, and boosting conversions. This guide explores how to leverage backlinks, guest blogging, social media, and influencer marketing to expand your website’s reach and authority. Discover the synergy between on-page and off-page SEO, ensuring your site is optimized for success. Learn how to create valuable content, engage with online communities, and track your progress to fine-tune your strategy.

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OpenAI CEO among tech leaders saying AI poses an existential risk to humanity

Retail Wire

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is among over 350 technology industry executives and researchers who have signed a one-sentence statement released by the nonprofit Center for AI Safety. “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war,” the statement reads.

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Sun-Times: Walgreens to Lay Off 10% of Corporate Workforce

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly planning to lay off 504 corporate employees, or approximately 10% of its corporate workforce, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Most of the layoffs will be at its Deerfield, Ill. headquarters or Chicago office, and no stores will be affected. “None of these roles are based at our stores, microfulfillment centers or call centers,” said Marty Maloney, Spokesman for Walgreens in an interview with the Sun-Times.

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First look: Inside Victoria’s Secret’s first Queensland store

Inside Retail

Victoria’s Secret has opened its first Queensland store at the Pacific Fair shopping centre on the Gold Coast. The new store, which joins more than 1350 Victoria’s Secret locations worldwide, offers beauty products including modern, fashion-inspired collections, fine fragrances, body care and loungewear. The design reflects the brand’s new Store of the Future retail strategy.

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Dollar General cuts guidance, shareholders OK safety audit

Retail Dive

The retailer also plans to slow the opening pace of its PopShelf stores this year.

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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