Retail TouchPoints
MAY 29, 2024
In today’s dynamic retail landscape, characterized by shifting consumer behaviors and evolving preferences, the traditional approach to real estate and store formats is undergoing a significant transformation. As foot traffic declines, exacerbated by the pandemic and the proliferation of delivery options, retailers are compelled to reassess their strategies.
Tokinomo
MAY 30, 2024
The customer journey is a complex path, fraught with uncertainties and challenges. 70.19% of online shopping carts end up abandoned , indicates a statistic from the Baymard Institute. Reflect on the implications: out of every 100 potential customers, a staggering 70 will depart without completing a purchase. Imagine the revenue boost if those lost sales were converted into successful transactions.
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Retail Wire
MAY 28, 2024
Battling the prolonged effects of inflation, major retailers such as Target and Walmart have already reduced grocery prices to attract customers, and Amazon has now joined the list in pursuit of the same goal.
Inside Retail
MAY 30, 2024
Total global online retail sales are expected to grow from US$4.4 trillion in 2023 to $6.8 trillion by 2028, a report by research and advisory firm Forrester shows. Online retail sales will record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9 per cent during the five-year period, according to the Global Retail E-Commerce Forecast report, which covers data in 40 countries globally.
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Retail Focus
MAY 28, 2024
Ocode, the French specialist in the identification of durable objects, recently announced a partnership with Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, to integrate its Digital Product Passport (DPP) solution into the Akeneo App Store. “This partnership with Akeneo, a recognised leader in product information management, allows us to simplify compliance for their customers with our DPP solution that meets regulatory require
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 29, 2024
Businesses and organizations across virtually all markets and niches are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could benefit their operations. Although the technology has been steadily advancing for decades, recent availability of large language models (LLMs) that make AI platforms easy to use have convinced business leaders that AI insights for their employees can just be a question-and-answer interaction away.
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Inside Retail
MAY 29, 2024
Miniso ‘s business in Australia collapsed into administration for the second time, with the Chinese variety retailer appointing Melissa Lau, Andrew Spring and Peter Moore from insolvency firm Jirsch Sutherland as administrators earlier this month. This is the second time the local master franchisee of the Chinese discount variety products retailer has entered administration, having previously undergone a restructuring in 2020.
Retail Focus
MAY 31, 2024
Delivery management platform, Scurri, today announced the acquisition of HelloDone, the UK-based, market-leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform which provides conversational AI solutions to retailers and brands. HelloDone’s industry-leading conversational AI solution answers post-purchase customer queries on digital messaging channels, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 30, 2024
To compete today, retailers must develop new and innovative ways to engage their customers and generate more loyalty. Fortunately, the shift toward diverse checkout options and digital receipts has fostered new touch points for retailers looking to make a memorable impact. In fact, 53% of shoppers under 45 years old prefer self-checkout options , and 89% of consumers of any age like the idea of a digital receipt.
Retail Wire
MAY 27, 2024
National Hamburger Day 2024 is just around the corner, falling on Tuesday, May 28. This beloved day caps off National Hamburger Month, offering burger enthusiasts a variety of deals and free food options across the country. Here’s a roundup of some of the best offers available for National Hamburger Day.
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Inside Retail
MAY 27, 2024
The ACCC has authorised – with conditions – that retailers, the Australian Banking Association (ABA), the Customer Owned Banking Association, banks and other industry participants can participate in talks over the distribution of cash in the country. The move came after Armaguard – a major supplier of cash-in-transit services – expressed its concerns about its operational future in the industry, given the declining use of cash.
Retail Focus
MAY 30, 2024
Mid-market and enterprise retailers’ uptake of carrier management and post-purchase solutions increased in the first quarter of 2024 as retailers look to unify customer journeys, according to the latest research from Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform. In the face of rising operational costs and fast-changing consumer demands, retailers and brands are seeking to adopt a more joined-up approach to channel management, with a focus on building unified commerce system infrastr
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 27, 2024
Service is a mission-critical activity that deserves your attention today and every day. Key findings and surprises from Bizrate Insights’ January 2024 survey of 900 online shoppers provide a framework to view what is most important to the demanding online shopper. Retailers must beware. A look at the mindset of the online shopper relative to customer service should remind every retailer that they are only as good as their current interaction.
Retail Wire
MAY 25, 2024
BARK Air has taken a significant step in revolutionizing pet-friendly travel by launching its first-ever cross-country flight exclusively for dogs and their owners. On Thursday, the innovative airline completed a historic journey from Westchester County Airport near New York City to Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles. This milestone event marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to create an airline designed entirely with dogs in mind.
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Inside Retail
MAY 28, 2024
A new set of laws taking effect in Queensland this September will bring about several restrictions on the sale of knives and similar products. As the laws prohibit the sale of knives to minors under 18 years, retailers will have to perform age checks, provide instructions to their staff, display in-store signage, and restrict advertising of such products.
Retail Focus
MAY 30, 2024
Emma – The Sleep Company will this week open its first ever physical store in the UK at the nation’s largest shopping centre, as it underlines a significant investment to reach customers offline alongside its digital heritage- becoming the first D2C sleep brand to launch its own UK bricks-and-mortar store. Customers at the 3035 sqft Westfield White City store will have access to the exclusive Select Collection: a range of Emma products only available in Emma stores, as well as the brand’s
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 30, 2024
Amazon has integrated Grubhub ’s food delivery system into its platform, allowing customers across the U.S. to order from thousands of restaurants directly in the Amazon app and website without having to switch over to the Grubhub app. Additionally, Amazon has added Grubhub+ membership — worth $120 per year — as a standing benefit for Prime members.
Retail Wire
MAY 29, 2024
In a significant move in the energy sector, ConocoPhillips has announced its acquisition of Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction valued at $22.5 billion, inclusive of approximately $5.4 billion in debt.
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Inside Retail
MAY 27, 2024
Country Road Group has launched an independent investigation into its handling of alleged sexual harassment and bullying of its staff, which the fashion retailer said it has zero tolerance for. “The Country Road Group takes any complaint of harassment, including sexual harassment, very seriously and has a zero-tolerance policy for matters of this nature,” said a Country Road Group spokesperson. “Having received feedback from some team members regarding the handling of their com
Retail Focus
MAY 28, 2024
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Søstrene Grene, the popular homeware brand, has opened at Festival Place, Basingstoke. The Danish retailer has launched its debut Hampshire store at the top 25 UK retail and leisure destination, emphasising Festival Place’s continued appeal as a home for rapidly expanding, increasingly popular brands. The 14,546 sq ft Festival Place store incorporates the brand’s distinct Scandi aesthetic and unique in-store experience, with the opening marking the
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 29, 2024
Innovative Eyewear , which develops smart eyewear under the Lucyd , Nautica , Eddie Bauer and Reebok brands, has launched a new Eddie Bauer smart eyewear collection that includes voice access to ChatGPT. “We are pleased to introduce Eddie Bauer’s next adventure in innovation to its audience of brand fans,” said Sierra McPhillips, VP of Brand at Authentic Brands Group , which acquired the Eddie Bauer brand in 2021.
Retail Wire
MAY 26, 2024
In a significant move, Dairy Manufacturers Inc., a Texas-based company, has initiated a voluntary recall of several baby formula products after they were found to be noncompliant with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The recall encompasses all lot codes of three specific products: Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12, and Farmalac 0-12 Low Lactose.
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Inside Retail
MAY 29, 2024
The rise of online shopping scams presents significant reputational risks for e-commerce businesses of all sizes if they don’t take proactive measures to help protect consumers. Last year, Aussie online shoppers lost more money than ever to scams, including various ‘trojan horse’ methods that imitate e-commerce retailers. The most lucrative months for scammers last year were May and June, although the number of reports to Scamnwatch wasn’t significantly higher than the rest of the year.
Retail Gazette
MAY 30, 2024
Asda is launching a £50m store upgrade programme designed to improve the shopping experience for customers in its larger supermarkets and superstores. The grocer’s programme, which starts at its Long Eaton store in Nottingham before running across 170 stores in total, is expected to complete by the end of November. Asda said 50 of its larger stores “will receive major upgrades”, including the introduction of new in-store services and features.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 30, 2024
PayPal is entering the media business with plans for a new advertising platform that will draw on its relationships with millions of consumers and merchants to help the latter “sell more products and services effectively,” according to a company statement. To kick off the initiative, the payments platform has made two key executive hires: Former Uber Advertising and Amazon executive Mark Grether has been appointed SVP and General Manager of PayPal Ads, and John Anderson, who previously worked at
Retail Wire
MAY 28, 2024
T-Mobile has announced its acquisition of U.S. Cellular’s wireless operations and a substantial portion of its spectrum assets.
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Inside Retail
MAY 29, 2024
The Memo will launch two locations in Melbourne to expand its footprint in the premium baby retail market. The company will open the doors to its Fitzroy location on May 31, while the second store, which is also the largest, will be unveiled on June 22 at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong. The stores will offer products from Leander, Baby Bjorn, Bugaboo, and Stokke, as well as exclusive items from Portier, Redsbaby, and Brillo.
Retail Gazette
MAY 28, 2024
Ocado is set to leave the FTSE 100 after a drop in its share price, piling pressure on the business to consider ditching London for New York. The online grocery firm will be axed from the index during a quarterly reshuffle, according to the London Stock Exchange, after its valuation fell from a £22bn high in the pandemic to £3.6bn as of yesterday (28 May).
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 28, 2024
The incredible success of retail media means it is here to stay and will continue to radically reshape the industry, and consumers’ expectations, as it matures. Forrester anticipates the retail media market will reach $85 billion by 2026. By 2027, it will be bigger than connected TV, digital audio and traditional television advertising combined. However, despite the undeniable value of retail media, some retailers are encountering frustrating challenges that are impeding their growth.
Retail Wire
MAY 28, 2024
Alibaba has announced that retired soccer star David Beckham has signed on as the new global brand ambassador.
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