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Walgreens Takes Steps to Boost Local Product Offerings

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens will host a virtual Localization Summit on May 13 to source new products from local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs. The event, which is being organized by retail marketing company ECRM , will focus on products across grocery and household , apparel , beach , tourism and general merchandise , among other categories. Through the event, Walgreens hopes to build up more locally relevant product offerings in collaboration with businesses from all 50 states, the District of Columb

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In-store influencer marketing? Let Danone show you how it’s done!

Tokinomo

Danone is definitely an FMCG brand that loves connecting with its customers. That is why they decided to create an influencer marketing campaign with Cláudia Vieira, their brand ambassador in Portugal.

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The Future of Food Retail is AI-Driven. Here’s Why!

Intelligence Node

2020 coaxed shoppers to adopt online shopping amidst the pandemic. This popularized eCommerce across all demographics and accelerated the shift to online shopping by years. Food & beverage, grocery, and edible CPG goods too saw a massive uptick in online orders and experienced unprecedented online demand during COVID-19. This trend is definitely here to stay […].

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Best-in-class shopper marketing: Time for brands and retailers to step up

Mike Anthony

Take a look at the displays above. What do they all have in common? Yes, well spotted – they are all significant spirit brands. But that’s not it. And no, they are not all owned by the same company. So what is the connection? They are all a missed opportunity to effectively communicate with shoppers, drive shopper engagement, inspire shoppers , and create longer-term value for the retailer and the manufacturer.

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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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The Post-COVID Store: How to Tap the Pent-Up Need for Interaction Without Sacrificing Safety

Retail TouchPoints

The return to brick-and-mortar will be a slow, steady process, and preparing stores for the great return will be as much about making shoppers comfortable as it will be about enticing them back. Retailers will need to maintain elevated safety precautions and further improve in-store fulfillment, while at the same time busting any type of friction more forcefully than ever.

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Shelf Placement: How to Get Your Products Where They Need to Be

Wiser

Shelf placement. There’s a good chance just reading those words triggers a flashback to an argument over the best location on the shelf for a new product. It’s no secret that shelf placement is valuable for both brand manufacturers and retailers—and that it is also a major pain to balance the demands of both these parties plus the all-important shopper.

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Best-in-class shopper marketing: Time for brands and retailers to step up

Mike Anthony

Take a look at the displays above. What do they all have in common? Yes, well spotted – they are all significant spirit brands. But that’s not it. And no, they are not all owned by the same company. So what is the connection? They are all a missed opportunity to effectively communicate with shoppers, drive shopper engagement, inspire shoppers , and create longer-term value for the retailer and the manufacturer.

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Dolce & Gabbana Opens a Dramatic Flagship in Seoul

Retail TouchPoints

The new Dolce & Gabbana boutique in Seoul is an architectural ode to the blending of tradition and innovation. Located at Cheongdam-dong in the luxury retail Gangnam District, the flagship store was created in partnership with the Ateliers Jean Nouvel studios for the architectural design and Jean Nouvel Design for the interiors. The building, located on the main luxury retail street of Seoul, features a dramatic façade with a cylinder of extra-clear glass set between four corner pillars made

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Applying the Blue Ocean Strategy to Going Global

LS Retail

©iStock/Viktoriia Fokina Pawdel CEO Arrian Lim – who is a certified digital marketer [not sure what that is] – discusses how he jumped out of the box of traditional pet marketing, applied the Blue Ocean strategy theory, and created his own growing niche. He says: That’s where I think we created a whole new category, our Blue Ocean so to speak. We reframed our proposition for our target market from pet owners to pet parents.

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“Do I even need to trademark my brand name?” One Trademark Attorney’s Answer Might Just Surprise You

Rangeme

More often than not, the first question that a potential trademark client will ask me is, “Do I even need to trademark my brand name?” The answer that I universally give is – of course not! You can imagine the shock many people express when they hear a trademark attorney respond in such a way. But then comes the explanation…. There is absolutely no legal requirement that a company register a brand name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) prior to offering their products

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Online shopping – the growth accelerates

I Vend

The past year has seen a massive acceleration in the already increasing trend towards online shopping. In a survey of British shoppers carried out by Mintel , 42% of those surveyed said they had done more online shopping since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a story that’s familiar all around the world. Whilst retailers are eagerly looking forward to the rush of ‘revenge shopping’ back in the stores, for many people online shopping is here to stay and consumers won’t be abandoning their

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Nordstrom Launches Livestream Shopping Channel

Retail TouchPoints

Nordstrom will debut its own Livestream Shopping channel as part of broader ambitions to dive into ecommerce livestreaming, according to CNBC. The program has been in the works for some time, inspired by the popularity of retail livestreaming services in China. Planned streams include on “how to wear Burberry runway looks,” a spring beauty trend happy hour and a conversation with the British makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury.

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I am So Proud to Be Irish: Let's Dance Into St. Patrick's Day

LS Retail

©iStock/Peter Liewellyn Dancing Into St. Patrick's Day at Blacksod Lighthouse in County Mayo, Ireland where my family (Delaney) is from. Have a wonderful day!

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The Power of Neighbourhood Restaurants…

Retail Insider

Before I headed off to King’s Cross station to board a train to Timothy Taylor’s Brewery in Yorkshire for my stag do, and before my fiancée went off to do her hen things, we both did the sensible thing and prepared ourselves by popping into a local café for a full fry-up. Fast forward more years than I care to remember and that cafe above Turnpike Lane tube station in north London is moving up in the world because on 17 May it will become home to Turul Project – a destination restaurant for cont

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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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How Cool is Sustainability in Fashion

Fashion Retail

FASHION SUSTAINABILITY IS THE NEW COOL Last week, during a talk with investors, suppliers and retailers, I was asked if Fast Fashion can really be sustainable. We could include other business segments like luxury in this question. Fashion sustainability is the New Cool and is going mainstream, but some brands are still destroying products as a … More How Cool is Sustainability in Fashion.

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Italian Fashion Label PINKO to Open U.S. Flagship in New York

Retail TouchPoints

PINKO , known for its prêt-à-porter collections for women, is planning a U.S. expansion and has signed a lease for a three-level retail space in New York’s SoHo district. The location will serve as the new U.S. flagship store for the brand, which currently operates five stores in the U.S. in addition to more than 250 single-brand and franchised stores globally, and approximately 1,500 wholesale sales outlets.

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ENS Group’s UV-Clean solution available from Secure Retail

Secure Retail

Protect your customers, protect your employees, protect your technology. Secure Retail work alongside our carefully selected partners to offer the very best hardware, software and payment solutions available. In partnering with the ENS Group, we can offer the latest in UV-Clean technology at the point of payment. As we continue to learn to live with the Coronavirus Pandemic, are you doing everything you can to protect your employees and customers?

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Today in Global Small Business: The Neuroscience Edition

LS Retail

©iStock/metamorworks What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Train your brain to reduce stress. Sleep , finally. Quote of the week: "There's an old rule in neuroscience that does not alter with age: use it or lose it. It is a very hopeful principle when applied to critical thought in the reading brain because it implies choice." – Maryanne Wolf Track fertility – wearable bracelet.

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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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[Webinar] Awareness and Actionability in eCommerce: How Are Brands Adapting?

Wiser

Do you have questions about eCommerce retail? How your business can adapt and excel in today’s COVID-influenced, fast-paced marketplace? What can be done to optimize your eCommerce shopper journey to increase sales and capture more happy customers? We have answers in this webinar, held on March 12, 2021, and hosted by the Category Management Association.

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Report: Lord & Taylor to Return as Online-Only Retailer in April

Retail TouchPoints

Lord & Taylor will return from bankruptcy as a digital-first retailer in April under its new owner Saadia Group, according to multiple sources. Known as the oldest department store in the U.S., Lord & Taylor has had a rocky couple of years. It was acquired by online apparel rental startup Le Tote from then owner Hudson’s Bay Co. for $100 million in August 2019, but Le Tote itself went bankrupt just a year later in August 2020.

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5 Inventory Costing Methods to Consider When Valuing Your Stock

Retail Times

How much have you spent on your current inventory? How much did you spend on inventory that you’ve already sold? These are some of the most critical things retailers should be asking, and believe it or not, there is no one “right” answer to these questions, because of the various inventory costing methods out there. In this post, we’ll explore the different ways for valuing retail stock.

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Data Literacy is the New Global Currency

LS Retail

©iStock/anyaberkut Data literacy is a hot topic, but just one of many as the fields of data and analytics continue to rapidly remake almost every industry. Here are data and analytics quotes and statistics from scientists and practitioners that resonate with people worldwide. For example, "In a world of more data, the companies with more data-literate people are the ones that are going to win.” — Miro Kazakoff, senior lecturer, MIT Sloan.

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

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Women in Tech: Q&A with a Business Development Manager

Cyber Till

5 mins read March is Women’s History Month and with International Women’s day last week, we would like to shine a light on women in business who are in (often) male-dominated professions, below Cybertill Business Development Manager Elaine Scott shares her experiences and advice that she has for the younger generation of women wanting to get into her profession.

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3 Reasons Why E-Retailers Need to Address Digital Accessibility Now

Retail TouchPoints

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a surge in ecommerce growth across the U.S. retail industry, as many consumers now solely rely on online shopping. Ecommerce sales increased by almost 20% in just the first three months of 2020 according to McKinsey, escalating ecommerce trends by the equivalent of 10 years. In comparison, 14,454 brick-and-mortar store units will close this year.

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Why Implement a Queue Management System for Retail

V Count

It is a known fact that consumers hate standing in line at the store. Long queues scare away customers, and anyone who has ever shopped knows this. After all, how likely are you to wait in a line that stretches all the way to the door? Since Covid-19 hit, long lines have gone from being simply a nuisance and a waste of time to a potential hazard. Businesses have to be mindful of this because if customers refuse to wait in line or leave before making a purchase, it will affect their likelihood of

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Nonprofit Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® Launches 'How She Went Global' Podcast Series

LS Retail

©2021 Julie Smolyansky, CEO, Lifeway Foods. All rights reserved. “ How She Went Global ” podcast launched March 17, 2021 by Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® , is an interview-based platform that tells the stories of women-owned and women-led small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have grown sales and revenues by exporting their products and services.

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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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Creative Tips To Make Small Items in Your Retail Store Stand Out

Kuusoft

Do you have small items in your retail store? How do you promote and advertise them to gain more eye balls? Here are some creative retail store tips. The post Creative Tips To Make Small Items in Your Retail Store Stand Out appeared first on The Official Kuusoft Blog.

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Five Below to Expand Higher-Priced Store-in-a-Store Concept to 280 Locations

Retail TouchPoints

Five Below will double its number of Five Beyond store-in-a-store concepts to 280 in 2021, bringing the higher-priced mini-stores to 30% of all locations. Additionally, Five Below plans to open 170 to 180 new stores in 2021. The retailer experimented with the Five Beyond concept during the last two holiday seasons and decided that the reception was positive enough to expand it year-round.

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V-Count Among The Winners Of The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards 2020

V Count

For the 3rd year in a row, V-Count is proud to be named among the winners of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards 2020. Within the Technology Fast 50 Turkey Program, the most successful and upcoming technology companies in Turkey are ranked according to their top-line performance. The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Program is part of Deloitte’s global Fast 500 program, which runs simultaneously in many other countries.

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Your Home: Powered By Manufacturing

Global Shop

Your home is an amazing space. You’ve made it uniquely ‘you’ with so many manufactured products that make your home functional and beautiful. But did you ever look around and think – who actually makes all this stuff? Important industries such as furniture, electronics, concrete casting, plastics, packaging and more manufacture home products like your kitchen table, appliances, television, living room couch and chairs, office desk, desk chairs, and even the materials that

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a