Sat.Feb 17, 2024 - Fri.Feb 23, 2024

article thumbnail

Beyond Accelerates Overstock Resurrection Following ‘Fatal’ Branding Mistake

Retail TouchPoints

Beyond, Inc. , owner of online retail brands Bed Bath & Beyond (BB&B) and Overstock , will bring back a standalone Overstock.com site in approximately five weeks rather than the September 2024 target date announced earlier. Beyond rechristened its Overstock site with the Bed Bath & Beyond name in June 2023 after it acquired the bankrupt retailer’s intellectual property.

Returns 305
article thumbnail

Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

You don’t have to be a marketing expert to know that Taylor Swift is a bulletproof brand that consistently improves, regardless of the challenges she faces or the challenges she sets for herself. While many marketers and brand managers excel at designing creative initiatives and strategies, what sets Swift apart is her vision, long-term perspective, and, perhaps most importantly, her ability to transform challenges and crises into a powerful engine for purposeful and inspiring collective g

Marketing 290
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Three Customer Service and CX Metrics Every Employee Needs to Understand

Hyken

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. I recently wrote an article that included 14 customer service and CX metrics that CX leaders should consider, and today, I’m going to cover three of them that anyone who has any interaction with a customer, whether in sales, support or just might happen to answer a customer’s call, should pay attention t

article thumbnail

Four retail leaders weigh in on the year ahead

Inside Retail

As 2024 gets underway, what are the greatest challenges and opportunities facing retail? Here is a glimpse at the top priorities of the leaders of some of the country’s biggest retailers in the year ahead. Angus McKay, CEO & managing director, 7-Eleven KPMG: What do you see as the greatest challenge to Australian retail in the year ahead? Is this a new challenge vs prior years?

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Intrapreneurs Changed Corporations From Within

LS Retail

©iStock/syahrir maulana What do these examples have in common? Sony’s Playstation, Google's Gmail and 3M’s Post-it notes. They all have intrapreneurship in common which was first coined in the 1970s in the context of corporate organizations. Intrapreneurship was first coined in the 1970s – principally in the context of corporate organizations in a paper titled Intra-Corporate-Entrepreneurship.

76
article thumbnail

The role of technology in transforming retail education

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In the fast-paced world of retail, education is a big part of how we will shop, sell, and make plans for the future. Adding technology to this area has changed not only how people interact with brands but also how they learn new things about shopping.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Using AI to Build a More Creative, Strategic Future for Marketers

Retail TouchPoints

Retail marketers stand to gain much-needed support and time from AI in a sector fueled by creativity and innovation. We know that AI can help build more meaningful connections between people and content. For example, on Instagram, 40% of the content people see comes from recommendations that are powered by AI. But as this technology becomes an increasingly visible asset, it holds the power to free up time, break through creative blocks and solve customers’ needs in new ways.

Marketing 264
article thumbnail

The Role of Same-Day Courier Services in Meeting Just-in-Time Inventory Needs

365 Retail

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the concept of just-in-time (JIT) inventory management has gained significant traction among companies aiming to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. JIT inventory relies on precise coordination and timely delivery of goods to minimize inventory holding costs while ensuring that products are available when needed.

article thumbnail

Why social commerce is transforming online retail

Retail Dive

Once hubs for casual entertainment, social media platforms now serve as bustling marketplaces. Today’s social media scroller has become a digital window shopper with the power to buy in seconds.

article thumbnail

Retail Food Group books lower revenue in first half

Inside Retail

Retail Food Group swung to a net income despite lower revenue in the fiscal first half, thanks to an increase in average transaction value and the company’s acquisition of Beefy’s Pies. RFG’s net profit stood at $5.1 million while revenue fell 1.4 per cent year over year to $61.9 million during the six months ended December 29 last year.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Cybersecurity Best Practice: Check Your Physical Security Devices

Retail TouchPoints

The Akamai 2023 State of the Internet report revealed that retail continues to be the most targeted industry for cyberattacks, accounting for over 14 billion observed incursions. Risks from cyber threats including fraud, account takeovers, malware, ransomware, compromised business emails and data breaches all begin with an initial breach. Any device connected to a retailer’s network — whether it’s a smart IoT thermostat, an access control sensor or a computer — is a potential gateway for cybercr

article thumbnail

FuboTV Files Lawsuit Against Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox

Retail Wire

FuboTV, a sports streaming platform, has taken legal action to halt a collaborative effort by Disney's ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox. This move aims to thwart the partners' plan of offering a bundled sports streaming package, which Fubo claims promotes illegal market manipulation and undermines its competitors.

article thumbnail

Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

Retail Focus

To put it simply, there is no escaping the subject of sustainability in retail. If you walk up and down the aisles of supermarkets, clothes shops or even furniture stores, you will notice that more brands are shouting about their commitment to protecting the environment, be it via packaging or marketing messages. With brands already doing their part, it is only right, and smart, that retailers follow suit and take similar steps to improve their sustainability.

Shopping 162
article thumbnail

KMD Brands expects lower sales due to weak consumer sentiment

Inside Retail

KMD Brands says it expects significantly lower sales in the fiscal first half, reflecting weak consumer sentiment. The group forecasts sales to decline 14.5 per cent year over year to $469 million amid lower expected sales across all three brands. The company forecasts Rip Curl and Kathmandu’s sales to fall 9.2 per cent and 21.5 per cent, respectively.

Consumer 286
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

CVS Partners with Grubhub for Deliveries From its 6,000+ Stores

Retail TouchPoints

CVS Pharmacy has partnered with Grubhub to make thousands of beauty, household, wellness and convenience items available for delivery from its 6,000+ stores in 48 states. The companies are kicking off the relationship with a collection of Daylight Saving Essentials designed to address the grogginess that often follows the time change, which will take place this year on March 10.

Checkout 293
article thumbnail

Capital One Eyes Discover Financial Merger

Retail Wire

In a potentially massive move for the credit card industry, reports suggest that Capital One is contemplating acquiring Discover Financial. If this deal goes through, it would merge two of the country's biggest credit card giants, creating a behemoth in the sector.

Finance 264
article thumbnail

Wolf & Badger opens flagship Soho store with Shaftesbury Capital

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Wolf & Badger, the award-winning multi-channel retailer, has launched its UK flagship at 102 Berwick Street, in Soho. The opening represents a milestone moment in the brand’s bricks-and-mortar presence, and reaffirms Shaftesbury Capital’s portfolio-wide appeal to high-quality retailers. Wolf & Badger’s 1,400 sq ft unit at 102 Berwick Street presents an ever-evolving collection of unique items, from a dynamic range of over 100 independent and sustain

Fashion 147
article thumbnail

Black Milk founder dies suddenly

Inside Retail

Founder of Black Milk Clothing James Lillis has died after an accident during his holiday, the company confirmed on social media on Friday. Lillis succumbed to his injuries and passed away in the arms of his wife, their two daughters, and his best friend. “We are all shocked and grieving,” the brand said. “And while we take a moment to process and support each other, we’re calling on our community, our sharkies, for an OG love bomb.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Marc Lore Brings Wonder Food Hall to Pennsylvania Walmart 

Retail TouchPoints

Image courtesy Wonder Image courtesy Wonder Image courtesy Wonder Image courtesy Wonder Wonder , the food hall concept from entrepreneur and Jet.com founder Marc Lore, has opened a new location in a Quakertown, Penn., Walmart. This is the 11th Wonder storefront in the U.S., and the first in Pennsylvania. It also is Wonder’s first official partnership with a brick-and-mortar retailer.

Location 290
article thumbnail

Ford Slashes Prices on 2023 Mustang Mach-E to Challenge Tesla

Retail Wire

In a bid to compete with Tesla and attract budget-conscious buyers, Ford Motor Co. has significantly reduced the prices of its electric 2023 Mustang Mach-E SUV.

260
260
article thumbnail

81% of UK shoppers always open delivery notification emails from retailers, offering increasing customer engagement opportunities

Retail Focus

Retailers and brands who outsource post-purchase updates to third-party fulfillment or courier companies could be missing out on valuable customer engagement opportunities, according to the latest research from Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform. Original research of 1,000 UK consumers in its Getting personal in the last mile and beyond report, reveals that 81% always open delivery updates from a retailer or brand, while less than a fifth (38%) always open unbranded update

article thumbnail

Hoka’s head of Apac distribution and e-commerce on stepping up its presence

Inside Retail

Inside Retail interviewed Hoka’s head of Apac distribution and e-commerce, Prasanna Bhaskar, on what the brand achieved in 2023 and how it is preparing to navigate the retail landscape in 2024. The outdoor brand has plans for an aggressive retail expansion while simultaneously continuing its community-building initiatives. Inside Retail : What is the overarching vision fuelling Hoka’s retail expansion into the Australian market?

Outdoor 279
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Building Loyalty Without Breaking the Bottom Line: the Dual Shipping Dilemma for Ecommerce Merchants

Retail TouchPoints

Online shopping is now easier than ever before, enabling consumers to purchase everything from socks to a dining room table from a computer at their home to a mobile phone in an airport terminal. While this is good news for many ecommerce retailers, it has also become more and more expensive to deliver those goods to customers. With rising fuel prices, supply chain and logistics challenges, and higher labor and production costs, retailers are struggling with how to efficiently deliver a high vol

Shipping 280
article thumbnail

Beyond Meat Is Revitalizing Its Brand With Healthier Beef

Retail Wire

Beyond Meat, based in El Segundo, California, is giving its popular plant-based burger a makeover in hopes of reigniting interest and sales in the United States.

257
257
article thumbnail

Upmarket Italian delicatessen brand, Prezzemolo & Vitale, rolls out Pricer’s in-store automation solution to its London stores

Retail Focus

Leading high-end Italian delicatessen brand, Prezzemolo & Vitale (P&V), has selected Pricer, the leading solution for digitally connected stores and the world’s most trusted electronic shelf label (ESL) vendor, as its provider of in-store automation and communication solution based on ESLs, rolling out digital shelf labels in all its London stores.

article thumbnail

Increased Westfield visitation drives full-year growth for Scentre Group

Inside Retail

Scentre Group has reported funds from operations of $1.0942 billion for last year, a 5.2 per cent increase on 2022. The group operates 42 Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand, which saw total customer visitation of 512 million, up 32 million or 6.7 per cent. Net operating income rose 8.8 per cent to $1.951 billion, while the group’s portfolio was valued at $34.3 billion as of December 31.

ATS 279
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

J.Crew Dives into Swimwear Circularity with Takeback Program

Retail TouchPoints

J.Crew has already gotten its feet wet in the circular economy, launching a resale program in partnership with its sister brand Madewell in January 2023. Now, the brand has partnered with SuperCircle for a swimwear takeback program focused on responsibly recycling swimwear that would otherwise end up in landfills. The “Second-Life Swim” program will be available both in J.Crew stores and online.

Apparel 278
article thumbnail

Krispy Kreme Responded to Cell Phone Outage With SOS Doughnuts

Retail Wire

No cell service on Feb. 22, 2024? Krispy Kreme came to the rescue with a hot doughnut for affected customers.

ATS 246
article thumbnail

Shutting down Overstock was ‘a fatal mistake’: Beyond executive chairman

Retail Dive

Beyond Inc. will reopen Overstock's online store in the coming weeks in collaboration with Shopify.

141
141
article thumbnail

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci to retire

Inside Retail

Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci is set to retire in September, coinciding with the supermarket chain’s 100th anniversary. Banducci will retire after serving the company for 13 years, with eight and a half of those as CEO. Woolworths has named current MD of Woolies X Amanda Bardwell as MD and CEO, effective September 1, following the release of the company’s annual financial results. “It has been a privilege to be a member of the Woolies team and one I have never taken for gr

article thumbnail

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