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How Retailers can Combat the Rising Threat of Theft

Retail TouchPoints

Retail theft is on the rise, and many businesses are grappling with the financial fallout. In recent months, The Home Depot, Foot Locker, Target and other retail giants have suggested that shoplifting is cutting significantly into their respective profits. Dick’s Sporting Goods also attributed part of the brand’s 23% profit drop in the second fiscal quarter of 2023 to theft ( CNBC ).

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Point of Purchase: What it is, how it works

Tokinomo

Point of purchase (POP) is a common term used in retail. In this complete guide, you will discover more about POP marketing and POP innovation. We’ll share the definition of the term, examples of POP campaigns, and tips and tricks that will help you implement your campaigns.

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Getting Digital: The Safety of Retail Delivery Fleets

RIS News

Scanning technology can help improve safety in retail delivery fleets by improving tire safety, enhancing regular fleet maintenance, and strengthening vehicle damage assessment.

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Which is the best retail Christmas advert of 2023?

Retail Gazette

Christmas adverts have officially taken the nation by storm as the big retailers have released their festive campaigns over the past few weeks. But with many shoppers’ budgets squeezed, retailers faced a challenge to get the tone of their Christmas adverts right this year. Retail Gazette speaks with advertising industry experts to find out which businesses succeeded and what is retail’s best Christmas advert of 2023.

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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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Black Friday: Essential 2023 Insights for Online Brands & Retailers

Wiser

As 2023 wraps up, it’s time to turn our attention to the exciting opportunities that 2024 brings. One of the key calendar dates that looms for online brands and retailers is Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally marked the start of the holiday shopping season and continues to be a significant event for the retail industry.

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The Musts of Achieving Successful Marketing Campaigns in the Digital Age

Retail Focus

Retail marketing campaigns are highly competitive, constantly adjusting and evolving to new technologies and market shifts. Finding a path to a successful campaign in a competitive modern market means balancing what already works with forward-thinking approaches, and this is not an easy task to accomplish. Looking at some real-world examples of successful retail marketing campaigns, we want to explore a few approaches that stand out, and how these methods found their perfect approach.

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Re-imagine retail experiences with immersive augmented reality (AR)

365 Retail

Retailers and marketers are looking for ways to enhance consumer engagement, drive sales and foster longer-term brand loyalty. In crowded and competitive markets, marketing leaders need to find creative ways to make their products stand out while increasing buying propensity. Engaging with shoppers wherever they are with more dynamic, fun, and playful experiences is helping many businesses do just that.

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What to expect this Black Friday, Cyber Monday

Retail Dive

Retail sales and seasonal budgets this year are expected to rise, but consumers anticipate buying fewer gifts with less bang for their buck.

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Australian Department Store Digitizes Merch Buying Experience

Retail TouchPoints

David Jones , the Australian premium department store, has digitized its merchandising and buying process as part of its broader Vision 2025+ strategy. The retailer, which is known for curating the most exclusive global and local brands, will use NuORDER Assortments by Lightspeed Commerce to empower buyers to digitally preview collections, develop assortment plans and complete orders in collaboration with brand partners, replacing manual, spreadsheet-based processes.

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Amazon Layoffs Result in Hundreds of Jobs Lost in Alexa Division

Retail Wire

Amazon laid off hundreds of employees from its Alexa division as part of a broader cost-saving initiative.

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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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Pitt Street Mall keeps eighth ranking in world’s most expensive retail strips

Inside Retail

Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall has maintained its eighth spot in the rankings of the world’s most expensive retail strips. Pitt Street Mall has a rent of US$747 per sqft per year and is the only Australian destination included in the global top 10 list, based on Cushman & Wakefield’s Main Streets Across the World report. In Asia Pacific, Pitt Street Mall ranked fifth while Melbourne’s Bourke Street ranked 18th with a rent of $329.

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In-app shopping, generative AI, and personalization - Weekly Snacks #81

Tokinomo

Campaign corner Too cool. Cat owners are aware that their beloved feline companions can exude an air of indifference—sometimes even to the point of being frustratingly nonchalant. These discerning kitties show no leniency, especially when it comes to the clichéd holiday customs that tend to evoke cringes from humans. Fortunately, the TEMPTATIONS™ brand is helping cat-owning households, enabling them to create lasting, enjoyable moments during the festive season in their new commercial.

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Wine Insiders Taps the Power of Gifting to Attract New Customers

Retail TouchPoints

At a time when customer acquisition costs are going through the roof, DTC wine brand Wine Insiders has seen a 151% increase in net-new customer acquisition in a single quarter through its partnership with gifting platform Nift Networks. Wine Insiders, which was recently acquired by Full Glass Wine Co. , began working with Nift to find new customer acquisition channels, in an industry where marketing is already made complex by varied state alcohol regulations.

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Florida Judge Accuses Tesla of Knowing About Flawed Autopilot Tech

Retail Wire

A judge in Florida has ruled that there's reason to believe that Tesla's executive team knew about potential flaws in the company's self-driving technology.

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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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Tom Ford opens its first Australian Beauty concept store

Inside Retail

Estee Lauder’s beauty brand Tom Ford will open its first concept Australian Beauty Store at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital. The space will house the whole Tom Ford Beauty Collection, personalisation services and exclusive Tom Ford Christmas presents, as well as private blend scents including the recently announced Myrrhe Mystère. Myrrhe Mystère’s amber woody scent features the combination of the myrrh essence and ultra-vanilla accord, which creates a modern serenity in the luxury co

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Elevating the Festive Season: The Significance of Luxury Pop-Up Stores During Christmas

Retail Focus

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. The holiday season’s magical air of celebration and joy influences how people shop and engage with brands. Luxury pop-up stores become essential brand levers amid the bustling atmosphere, presenting a distinct and enchanting shopping experience for consumers.

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When Customers Aren’t Holiday Shopping, They’ll be Streaming

Retail TouchPoints

The winter holiday season is a critical time for retail. November and December holiday sales average around 19% of total retail sales, per the NRF , and this share can be even higher for some department stores and specialty retailers. Emarketer anticipates that holiday retail sales will grow 4.5% this year to surpass $1.3 trillion. The stakes have never been higher!

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Ford Trims Investment and Job Output in Marshall Battery Plant

Retail Wire

Ford is scaling back its initial investment in its proposed EV battery facility in Marshall, Michigan.

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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 FOMO drives consumers and retailers to participate in Black Friday

Inside Retail

Over the past decade, the Cyber Week sales period, anchored by Black Friday, has become a bigger fixture on the retail calendar. It has brought forward the all-important holiday season, as retailers push for the first-mover advantage, discounting before their competitors in an effort to get an early lead. For the past few years, consumers have been more than willing to dip into their bursting savings accounts – thanks in large part to the pandemic – to spend on Black Friday.

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The Fragrance Shop Unveils Experiential Flagship Store on Oxford Street, London

Retail Focus

The Fragrance Shop, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand new experiential flagship store on Oxford Street, London. This 2,300 sq ft store, the first of its kind, promises an unparalleled fragrance shopping experience like no other. Located on the vibrant Oxford Street, The Fragrance Shop’s flagship store sets a new standard in fragrance retail.

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Excess Wine Inventory Pains France’s Bordeaux Region — Can Retail Optimization Technology Lift the Industry’s Spirits?

Retail TouchPoints

France recently announced it would dedicate $216 million to helping Bordeaux winemakers destroy their excess inventory , even helping them to tear up vineyards and plant other crops. France’s Minister of Agriculture noted that market changes — namely widespread inflation and cost of living increases — had considerable impact on consumer spending, resulting in a market stagnation that kept the region’s wine cellars filled to the brim.

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Black Friday Is No Longer What It Used To Be

Retail Wire

Will Black Friday eventually become meaningless?

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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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Tutu Du Monde opens first flagship, in Sydney

Inside Retail

Children’s couture brand Tutu Du Monde has opened its first flagship location, in Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction. The store offers the brand’s celebrated collections including tutus, dresses, resortwear, and accessories crafted for young fashion enthusiasts. ­­The design of the flagship was based on the idea of a sparkling jewellery box, with the colour pink playing the prominent role against a backdrop of a neutral-coloured stone facade.

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TKMaxx opens new store at Braehead Centre

Retail Focus

Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that TKMaxx opens the doors to its new store, just in time for the festive season. The new 27,000 sq ft store will offer customers much-loved brands and designer labels at affordable prices – with the retailer’s clothing, accessories, homeware and beauty offers stocked.

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Transforming Holiday Marketing in CPG Retail with Generative AI

Retail TouchPoints

In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, generative AI is the latest technology transforming the way retailers reach and engage shoppers. Getty Images’ VisualGPS consumer survey finds that 79% of Americans are excited about the potential of using AI to increase productivity, and a study by SAP Emarsys confirms that so far, 77% of consumers enjoy the personalized shopping recommendations that this new technology enables.

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Thanksgiving Retail: Who’s Open and Who’s Closed?

Retail Wire

While most retailers are known for extending their hours to accommodate the holiday rush, Thanksgiving Day itself often sees a mix of open and closed doors.

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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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Platypus opens 200th store, promises 30 more by June

Inside Retail

Sneaker retailer Platypus has opened its 200th store, marking a “significant” milestone in the company’s history. Platypus has already launched nine new locations this year, with plans to establish an additional 30 by the end of June. Platypus, which was acquired by Accent Group in 2007, currently has 167 stores in Australia and 34 in New Zealand.

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Are you serious about safety? Contact Dorotape now for all your fire-certified materials

Retail Focus

The use of fire-certified materials is more than just a tick box, they can, and do, save lives and they’re there for that very reason. It’s a duty of care and it’s an area that we here at Dorotape take very seriously. Background. The use of non-fire-retardant materials in recent times has brought into sharp focus the continued need for all industries to ensure the right fire-certified materials are used.

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GoodwillFinds Adds Returns Capability to Better Compete with Other Resale Platforms

Retail TouchPoints

GoodwillFinds — the online ecommerce platform of the 120 -year-old nonprofit Goodwill — has teamed up with return assurance platform Seel to better “compete with other digital resale websites” by offering returns. GoodwillFinds customers can now purchase return assurance for any item, spanning every category on the site — from clothing and shoes to luxury and vintage items to electronics and housewares.

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American Eagle Shares Plummet After Holiday Sales Forecast

Retail Wire

American Eagle saw its share price drop roughly 17% on Tuesday, sparked by a holiday projection that failed to meet market expectations.

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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