Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Keeping up with demand and ensuring a frictionless customer experience throughout peak season requires visibility, flexibility and quick action from retailers.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Brick-and-mortar retailers have historically built deep relationships with customers locally, on a one-to-one basis. Though they’ve seen success, relationships built solely on in-person interactions aren’t scalable. Unfortunately, unexpected situations can occur at any moment, like a global pandemic that reduces foot traffic to a trickle, or the shift of consumer demand online from offline channels.
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Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Yeezy, the brainchild of rapper and designer Kanye West and Adidas, will go down in history as one of the most successful collaborative projects ever, creating an entirely new narrative within the sportswear industry. Through its innovative and forward-thinking designs, Yeezy was able to create some of the most iconic sneaker silhouettes, namely the Yeezy Boost 350 and Yeezy Foam RNNR.
A1 Retail
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Personal exchange is currently more important than ever. Because the still challenging economic and political conditions, the accelerated change in social values and advancing digitalisation require new solutions and innovative approaches for the global consumer goods industry. That is why Messe Frankfurt is taking an offensive into the future with new ways and creative approaches.
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
An excellent air conditioning unit doesn’t just offer respite from the summer’s heat. Still, it’ll also give the advantage of purification through the entire year, heating in winter, and controlling humidity during the monsoon. For this reason, they’re good investments that will always pay dividends. However, with so many available options on the market, it can be challenging to choose the right system.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
There are signs of a disconnect between consumers and retailers when it comes to sustainability. A recent report has found that two-thirds of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products than retailers expect — and reveals that consumer preference for recommerce models is also being underserved. Further reinforcing this misalignment is the finding that only half of the senior retailer executives surveyed believe sustainability to be an important purchase consideration for consumers
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Tokinomo
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Campaign scoop. Romance novel. Remember classic covers of romance novels with a shirtless man? Well, Capri Sun took it to the next level and included Juicio, a character that looks like he stepped out of the cover of a romance novel. Juicio is used in the commercial just to turn off kids just to reveal its real message—that Capri Sun now contains 40% less sugar.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
NatWest, the major retail and commercial bank, has launched its latest community banking hub within centre:mk Milton Keynes, providing a base and support for local enterprise activity. . Located on Midsummer Arcade, the 10,800 sq ft new NatWest community hub is the fourth of its kind in the UK for the bank and offers a range of specialist services to help boost enterprise and support communities, including providing access to expert advice and spaces to allow local businesses to collaborate.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Walmart will launch three new returns options as part of its “No Concerns” campaign to accommodate early holiday shopping. Beginning in Oct. 1, 2022, Walmart will introduce: An extended Holiday Guarantee returns period allowing customers to return eligible purchases made on or after Oct. 1, 2022, through Jan. 31, 2023; Curbside returns, which will allow customers to remain in their vehicles when returning items; and Return pickup at home for Walmart+ members who will be able to schedule pickup o
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Hermes will launch HermesFit, a temporary workout venue, in Sydney on the 14th and 16th of next month at The Hordern Pavilion. The HermesFit pop-up will be styled in the house’s recognisable orange, with graphic motifs adorning the walls. It will feature a space for scheduled workout classes such as a weights wall with Hermes kettlebells and barbells, a callisthenics course inspired by silk, a boxing ring that serves as a photo booth, and a juice bar.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Mulesoft
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Following its introduction in 2015 as MuleSoft’s answer to data transformation, the DataWeave language has been on a path across and beyond Anypoint Platform. Today, we’re honored to announce that the future of DataWeave is now open. DataWeave: The evolution of our language Back in the time of Mule 3 and the early days of […]. The post The Future of DataWeave first appeared on MuleSoft Blog.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, who own and operate Icon Outlet and the Entertainment District at The O 2 , has announced iFLY , the indoor skydiving experience, is set to open at The O 2 mid-December 2022, in what will be the company’s first London location. The new unforgettable leisure experience, located within the Entertainment District at The O 2 , will allow beginners and professionals alike to experience the thrill of indoor
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
After months of rumors , Amazon has official announced that it will host a second Prime sales event this fall. Aimed at helping members get an early start on their holiday shopping, the two-day Prime Early Access Sale will take place Oct. 11-12, 2022 in 15 countries, including China, Germany, Italy, Sweden, the UK and the U.S. The new 48-hour event will give Prime members exclusive early access to holiday deals, many of which will be tied to the retailer’s first ever Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide,
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Wouldn’t it be great if Black Friday, Cyber Monday and any other seasonal event would be met with zero slowdowns or downtime due to traffic peaks? Yet, most retailers face issues increasing website capacity during these critical times. The result: Annoyed customers and missed revenue. With an increasing demand for elastic e-commerce capacity, it’s time for brands to switch to cloud-native e-commerce – and make downtime and crashes a thing of the past. .
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Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The department store is filling gaps in its assortment with an online selection of toys, pet goods and other items. Should some end up in stores, too?
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
As physical retail evolves, design and experience have become more powerful tools than ever. The Creative Retail Awards have recognised the very best in retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display since 2018. With categories including sustainability, omni-channel, technology, VM schemes, POP/POS, shopfitting, store design, experience, and innovation, the Awards recognise talent across the full spectrum the industry.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Ecommerce platform Shopify is now aiming to help retailers sell anywhere through its unified POS Go all-in-one retail hardware device for omnichannel sellers. This latest addition to Shopify’s offerings relies on the company’s point-of-sale software, which is designed to allow retailers to sell online and offline. Merchants can gain a complete understanding of the customer journey to support on-the-spot personalized experiences.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Appliance retailer Dyson has opened a Dyson Demo Service Centre at Sydney’s Moore Park. The space features a walk-in service bar designed to coach owners on how to resolve machine faults at home, a retail area where experts offer live demonstrations and recommendations coupled with other offerings such as gift wrappings and personalisation services.
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When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
365 Retail
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
The UK’s top 25 fastest growing online retailers have been revealed with beer brewing brand Pinter topping the table. Pinter, based in Walthamstow, London, has grown sales by more than sixfold (626%) to almost £6 million as beer lovers save money in the cost of living crisis by serving perfect pints they have brewed at home from its specially developed keg.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Maserati is pleased to unveil its new global retail store concept, debuting with the opening of a new space in the heart of Milan’s historic and elegant Magenta district. Intended to express the Italian House’s power and prowess in Italian luxury craftsmanship, the innovative retail concept combines the refinement of a sartoria – a tailor’s atelier – with the rawness of an officina – a workshop, allowing clients to unleash their creative passion to bring to life their own bespoke vision of t
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
“Natural” was the word of the day at Google ’s third annual SearchOn event , where the tech giant unveiled a host of new ways it is working to make search, translation, navigation and discovery online work and feel more like it does in the real world. “Since day one, we’ve dedicated ourselves to a mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful — if you could find the words, we could help you find answers to life’s questions,” said Google SVP
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Woolworths Group has named Daniel Hake as the new MD of Big W operations and Von Ingram as head of the group’s non-food retail businesses including Big W, MyDeal, PetCulture and HealthyLife. Hake joined Woolworths Group in May 2018 and was most recently its commercial director of merchandising and customer value in Woolworths Supermarkets. Prior to this, he was GM of customer transformation and digital strategy for WooliesX and Woolworths Group.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Small Biz Trends
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
There is no question that owning a franchise can be a very profitable venture. However, there are also a number of pros and cons to consider before making the decision to invest in a franchise. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the key advantages, and disadvantages of franchise businesses. By understanding both sides of the equation, you can make an informed decision about whether or not franchising is right for you.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Hammerson has announced that KENJI, the East-Asian inspired homeware and stationery brand, has selected Bullring for the brand’s first location in the West Midlands. . Opening this autumn, the new 3,250 sq ft store will be located on Bullring’s middle level and showcase the brand’s full range of eclectic homeware, collectable plushies and kawaii stationery ranges.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Marketing is often first on the chopping block during a recession, and with GDP contracting two quarters in a row, retail marketers are working hard to determine how to make each dollar go further. Many organizations will cut marketing spend in a bid to preserve margins. But research shows slashing marketing programs can undermine revenue and does not necessarily protect profits.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Budget apparel retailer Best & Less Group (BLG) CEO Rodney Orrock will be taking a three-month sabbatical from the company, for medical reasons. Former MD and current non-executive chair Jason Murray will take over Orrock’s responsibilities effective immediately. “Our business is in strong shape and the company remains focused on trading through the important Black Friday and Christmas trading periods and executing our growth strategy,” said Murray.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Lululemon Studio is the yoga-inspired retail chain’s new subscription program wherein members pay $39 a month for access to streaming and in-person workouts, discounts on merchandise and get early access to events. Lululemon, which acquired Mirror, the interactive fitness startup in 2020, is including it as part of the Studio effort.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Ribble Cycles wins the Omni-channel Experience award at the Creative Retail Awards 2022. The Creative Retail Awards ‘is a dynamic and exciting annual event designed to recognise and reward innovation and excellence in retail design and experience. The awards showcase the very best talent across the full spectrum of the industry and from across the globe’. .
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
When Snapchat first hit the scene back in 2011 it was an instantaneous hit with younger audiences because it offered something that was almost impossible to find on the internet — transience. In the 11 years since, Snapchat has evolved to more closely resemble its social media counterparts (which in turn have adopted many Snapchat-style functionalities).
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Spin Master, the owner of the toy brand Paw Patrol, has partnered with TerraCycle and ToyWorld to expand a toy recycling program. . The addition of ToyWorld stores as collection points significantly expands the initiative that was first introduced last year. Consumers can now drop off damaged or outdated toys of any brand at any of the 40 Toyworld locations nationwide – or ship them directly to TerraCycle.
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