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What’s the future of omnichannel retail?

Inside Retail

The year is 2030. It’s been a decade since the pandemic, and the world has moved on. Society has adapted and we’ve empowered ourselves economically, professionally and with technology. Things are looking bright (and maybe there’s not a mask in sight). We’ve innovated, tested, learnt, and reflected – and ultimately concluded that the future is human.

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How to Franchise Your Business

Small Biz Trends

Are you tired of working eighty hours a week? Do you feel like you’re not making any progress in your business? You may be considering franchising. Franchise development can be a great way for a business owner to get the benefits of owning their own business without all the headaches. In this article, we’ll discuss how to franchise your business.

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50 Key Statistics to Win Online Consumers in 2023

Intelligence Node

2022 has been a turning point for several key aspects of retail, bringing with it a wave of new consumer trends and technological advancements. The onset and eventual release of. The post 50 Key Statistics to Win Online Consumers in 2023 appeared first on Blog.

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Amazon opens second Style fashion store

Retail Dive

An Amazon Style is now open in Columbus, Ohio, and uses technology to personalize the shopping 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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A Customer Experience is a Full Journey: Making the Most of it Through People Tracking

Retail TouchPoints

Customers aren’t analyzing their behaviors within retail locations, but every retailer should be, and they should be learning from it every step along the way. It’s imperative customers are safe, comfortable and are offered privacy as they move about. Rethinking how they move and flow will improve all qualities of a store experience without intruding on anyone’s privacy.

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More than 250,000 people came to visit Battersea Power Station during opening weekend

Retail Focus

Battersea Power Station welcomed over a quarter of a million visitors during its opening weekend between Friday 14 th – Sunday 16 th October , as huge crowds came to see inside the iconic landmark for the very first time and explore the neighbourhood’s new pedestrianised high street, Electric Boulevard. . Nearly forty years after the lights were switched off in one of London’s most defining landmarks and following an eight-year restoration project in which the building was transformed from a der

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Anti-Defamation League urges Adidas to end its relationship with Yeezy brand

Retail Wire

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has made antisemitic remarks in recent weeks leading to a call by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for Adidas to cut ties with the rapper and designer and his Yeezy brand. The athletic wear company earlier this month said it was reviewing its relationship with Mr. West.

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Exclusive Q&A: Venmo GM on the Company’s ‘Natural Extensions’ into Business Payments

Retail TouchPoints

For shoppers, paying for the items they want is a necessary evil at best and a complicated chore at worst (especially online). That inherent distaste for the transaction phase is one reason payment companies are so eager to expand into other parts of the shopper journey. McKinsey calls this embedded finance — when a financial product or solution is placed in a non-financial setting, for example on a social media platform or in a store (private label credit cards are one old-school example).

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Revisited: Microsoft Experience Centre, Regents Street, London

Retail Focus

As part of our Revisited series, Retail Focus took a journey to the Microsoft Flagship in London. Located in a prime location on the junction of Regent Street and Oxford Street, the store originally opened to the public on July 11th 2019. Covering 22,000 square feet over three floors, the store has a modern feel, with lots of space, wood finishes and glass surfaces.

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From resale to recycled steel, Swiss watches adapt for the next generation

Inside Retail

Swiss watch brands are set to benefit from a rise in pre-owned sales, driven by millennial and Gen Z consumers. A recent report from Deloitte estimates the pre-owned luxury watch market will grow to US$35 billion by 2030. . The growth is expected to be driven by the launching of new pre-owned offerings by brands, the expansion of existing channels and consumers looking for discounted and discontinued timepieces.

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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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Circle K stores will sell medical marijuana

Retail Wire

Circle K has signed a deal with Green Thumb Industries to lease space in Florida stores for the purpose of selling medical marijuana. The deal will begin by making doctor-prescribed marijuana available for purchase at Rise Express: shops inside 10 Circle K stores.

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Toys ‘R’ Us Continues Comeback with Digital (for now) Return to the UK

Retail TouchPoints

Last December, Toys ‘R’ Us opened its first U.S. flagship following its 2018 bankruptcy, just in time for the holiday shopping rush. This year, the retailer has its sights set abroad, with the debut of new ecommerce flagships for both Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us in the UK just weeks before the official kickoff of the holiday season. The launch of the UK websites coincide with the rollout of Toys ‘R’ Us shops at Macy’s across the U.S., and seem to point to a turning of the tides for the beleagu

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Cleaning Supplies: How to increase sales in a "flat" category

Tokinomo

When you are selling a CPG product in-store you know that you have a lot of competitors. While for some “attractive” products you can reside to common in-store promotions to attract the attention of your customers, when it comes to certain categories, it’s more difficult to engage shoppers. In this article, we are going to focus on a more challenging category: cleaning supplies.

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Why Ksubi CEO Craig King reads a book a fortnight, and says you should too

Inside Retail

Craig King started his retail career working on the shop floor of a luxury fashion boutique. What started as an unplanned detour from his university studies, turned into a lifelong passion for driving better business outcomes. Here, the CEO of Australian denim brand Ksubi reflects on a key moment that changed his career path, and the number one thing he looks for when hiring.

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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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Vispring opens first stand-alone flagship store in London

Retail Focus

Vispring, recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and luxury bedmakers since 1901, is opening the doors to the brand’s first flagship showroom. Located on Regent Street St James’s in the heart of London, Vispring’s new London flagship will display the brand’s world-renowned product portfolio as well as providing secluded areas for customers to test the products, with a sleep expert on hand, so they can be assured they can select the perfect bed to meet their requirements.

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Circle K Welcomes Cannabis Seller as Next-Door Neighbor Via Green Thumb Partnership

Retail TouchPoints

Cannabis retailer Green Thumb has partnered with Circle K to launch an initial 10 RISE Express medical dispensaries adjacent to Circle K stores in Florida. The agreement allows Green Thumb to lease space from Circle K in Florida, where the c-store retailer operates approximately 600 locations, to offer patients a selection of branded cannabis products.

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Food inflation, in-store tech, and Gen Z Marketing - Weekly Snacks #28

Tokinomo

Campaign corner. Special Salmon: Loved Tormund Giantsbane from Game of Thrones? Then you are going to enjoy this campaign for Mowi salmon. The Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju is the brand ambassador of Mowi and appears in a series of quirky commercials.

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Mecca for mums: How The Memo is disrupting the baby goods market

Inside Retail

The Memo was founded to take the pain out of shopping for baby goods, an experience that can often be overwhelming for first-time parents. Which products are really essential, and which ones are just gimmicks? “I felt very overwhelmed by the options, and I felt quite underwhelmed by the level of service and the experience,” Kate Casey, co-founder and CEO of The Memo, told Inside Retail about the experience of visiting big-box stores when she was pregnant.

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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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Superdry opens at London landmark, Battersea Power Station

Retail Focus

Superdry is among the first wave of an array of British and international brands shoppers can now find inside Battersea Power Station’s Turbine Halls. The London Landmark opened its doors to the public for the first time in history, on Friday 14 th October. After almost 40 years, the power is back on and set to become one of the city’s most exciting retail and leisure destinations. .

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Balenciaga Cuts Ties with Controversial Kanye; ADL Calls on Adidas to Follow Suit

Retail TouchPoints

Balenciaga has ended its relationship with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, following the entertainer’s continued controversial behavior, which includes a growing list of antisemitic statements. Following the release of parent company Kering ’s Q3 2022 earnings on Oct. 20, 2022, the company noted that, “Balenciaga has no longer any relationship nor any plans for future projects related to this artist,” in response to a question from WWD regarding the partnership.

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U.S. container imports fall off

Retail Wire

Container import volumes began to slow in June following record highs in May. August and September’s imports were down significantly, putting volume at levels more in line with pre-pandemic levels. “Warehouses are full. Until importers clear their inventory, expect overseas orders to be weak,” said shipping consultant Jon Monroe.

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Is it time we started talking about the cost-of-business crisis?

Inside Retail

Labour costs have historically been one of the largest costs impacting a business’s ability to scale and grow. With an increase in energy and fuel costs driving a surge in production and delivery costs, retail businesses are starting to feel pressure from all angles. So, how can businesses use data to streamline their labour spending and create business-wide efficiencies?

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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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The Watches of Switzerland group opens five showrooms at the new iconic Battersea Power Station

Retail Focus

The iconic Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station , a legendary London landmark, has been brought back to life as one of the most exciting and innovative mixed-use neighbourhoods in the world – a place for locals, tourists, and residents to enjoy a unique blend of shops, bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, parks, and historical spaces. The Watches of Switzerland showroom is situated on the ground floor directly off Malaysian Square – entering through the magnificent Turbine Hall A which w

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Modern Luxury Media Merges Content and Commerce with New Fashion Rental Service

Retail TouchPoints

Luxury media outlet Modern Luxury Media has launched a new clothing rental service curated by Modern Luxury editors and powered by rental and logistics firm CaaStle. Modern Luxury Media’s ecosystem of 85+ brands across 22 markets includes Hampton’s Magazine , Ocean Drive and Aspen Magazine , reaching more than 16 million readers. The new ModLux.Rent platform offers members unrestricted access to the season’s latest styles from luxury brands for a flat monthly fee of $125.

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Thanksgiving turkeys will be pricier this year

Retail Wire

The supply of turkeys has been tight for several years and avian flu outbreaks and other supply chain challenges promise more of the same, only pricier, in 2022. “I’ve never seen anything as crazy as the turkey market right now,” said Greg Gunthorp, who raises fresh pasture-raised turkeys. “I tell people if they are not going to buy one of our turkeys, if they see one in the store they better pick it up and put it in the freezer.”.

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From retailer to philanthropist: Country Road launches $1.5m Climate Fund

Inside Retail

Country Road has launched the first fashion industry climate fund in Australia, the Country Road Climate Fund, which will see the heritage retailer invest $1.5 million in grant funding over the next three years to help accelerate climate solutions for Australia’s fashion industry. The fund has been a year in the making and was inspired by the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which warned that drastic and immediate action is needed to prevent an environmental disa

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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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Charlotte Tilbury launches at Liverpool ONE in regional debut

Retail Focus

Grosvenor today announces the opening of Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘Beauty Wonderland’ at Liverpool ONE. The 1,000 sq ft store, located on the corner of Paradise Street, marks the brand’s first UK opening in six years and the first standalone UK Charlotte Tilbury space outside London. . Charlotte Tilbury’s newest ‘easy-to-choose, easy-to-use’ beauty destination at Liverpool ONE is the next step in the brand’s global expansion, building on the success of stores in international locations such as Los A

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With SHEIN Exchange Launch, Retailer Uses Resale to Mend its Wasteful Fast Fashion Ways

Retail TouchPoints

SHEIN has launched SHEIN Exchange, an integrated online peer-to-peer resale platform for buying and selling previously owned SHEIN products, created in partnership with Treet. The launch was fueled by community-created Facebook groups and social platforms where SHEIN customers displayed their interest in a resale destination where they could buy and sell preowned items without the barrier of platform fees.

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Amazon is pulling the plug on fabric.com

Retail Wire

Amazon.com is shutting down its fabric.com subsidiary in a cost-cutting move. “As part of our regular business planning, we continually evaluate the progress and potential of our offerings and have made the decision to close Fabric.com,” said Amazon spokesperson Betsy Harden. Amazon acquired fabric.com in 2008.

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How Canterbury is mixing art and meaning in its latest campaign

Inside Retail

Canterbury of New Zealand is famous for iconic activewear – tried and tested clothing, as durable on the city streets as it is on the footy field or the outback. Toughness and resilience have always been at the heart of our products. To respect those who wear our clothes, we put quality, design and versatility before anything else. . But the CCC logo stands for more than just physical toughness.

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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