Sat.Aug 07, 2021 - Fri.Aug 13, 2021

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Victoria's Secret is out in the open

Retail Dive

The brand remained a powerhouse even when it was making mistakes. Now it’s owning up to them.

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Convenience store spending and basket size rising, says analyst

Talking Retail

Convenience store shoppers spent more each week in June than a month earlier, according to the latest research. The latest data from the analyst Lumina’s convenience tracking programme found that the average weekly value of convenience store shoppers increased by 6% during the four weeks ending 27 June. The weekly amount spent went up from. This story continues at Convenience store spending and basket size rising, says analyst.

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Online Survey Platforms Improve Advertising Testing Through Better ‘Listening’

Retail TouchPoints

Online surveys have long reigned near the top of the ad testing toolkit by providing the fastest, most efficient way to gather valuable consumer feedback throughout the creative process. But realizing these benefits has generally required that researchers forfeit the open-ended questions that allow them to truly “hear” the consumer’s voice. It has simply been too time-consuming and resource-intensive to manually process all the raw, unorganized natural language data that is generated through the

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FitPink springs into Victoria Square Belfast for debut store

Retail Focus

Victoria Square, the 694,000 sq ft retail and leisure destination in the heart of Belfast, owned by German Commerz Real’s real estate fund Hausinvest, has signed FitPink athleisure for the socially-conscious fitness brand’s first permanent brick-and-mortar store. Founded in 2017 by Jenni Timony, FitPink athleisure is a specialist women’s sports and lifestyle clothing brand with a strong ethos in championing women and sustainability.

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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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$24m investment into recycling to help retailers hit sustainability targets

Inside Retail

The Federal and NSW Governments announced a joint $24 million investment into greater recycling capabilities across the state on Monday, a decision which will see 22 projects greenlit with the intention of reducing waste. ARA boss Paul Zahra said the scheme will provide retailers with more options to recycle, and will go a long way to help the industry make more sustainable decisions.

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Black Hat USA 2021 Network Operations Center

Cisco Retail

Black Hat is back! What an experience to be attending the first major cybersecurity conference since the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cisco Secure returned as a supporting partner of the Black Hat USA 2021 Network Operations Center (NOC) for the 5 th year ; joining conference producer Informa Tech and its other security partners. Like other Black Hat conferences, the mission of the NOC is to build a conference network that is secure, stable and accessible for the training events, briefing

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Space NK immersive beauty experience in Old Spitalfields Market, London

Retail Focus

Space NK brought their ‘My Beauty Space’ campaign to life with a pop-up experience in Old Spitalfields Market between Friday 30 July – Sunday 1 August. The space allowed visitors to discover new products, curate the ultimate beauty shelfie and enter an infinity room where lights and a magical mirror can become the backdrop for a photo opportunity. .

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7-Eleven partners with Australia Post to double parcel locker locations

Inside Retail

Australia Post and 7-Eleven Australia are partnering to offer customers access to free all-hours parcel lockers at 7-Eleven stores across the country. The 24/7 service launches across more than 200 7-Eleven stores where the convenience chain’s ParcelMate lockers are already installed. Another 300 7-Eleven stores will receive Australia Post deliveries by the end of 2021.

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How To Simplify Cisco ACI Management with Smartsheet

Cisco Retail

Have you ever gotten lost in the APIC GUI while trying to configure a feature? Or maybe you are tired of going over the same steps again and again when changing an ACI filter or a contract? Or maybe you have always asked yourself how you can integrate APIC with other systems such as an IT ticketing or monitoring system to improve workflows and making your ACI fabric management life easier.

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In Third Physical-Digital Split This Year, HBC Divides Hudson’s Bay Into Online and In-Store Businesses

Retail TouchPoints

HBC will separate Hudson’s Bay into distinct brick-and-mortar and ecommerce businesses in an effort to accelerate the brand’s digital-first transformation. The new operating model will help each organization focus on their biggest growth opportunities while still working together to provide a seamless customer experience across both channels. Going forward, the ecommerce business will become “The Bay,” while the banner’s 86 stores will continue operating as Hudson’s Bay.

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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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The retail rebound and the role of digital

Retail Focus

Covid-19 hit the retail sector hard. Shops were closed. Consumer spending shifted online. High street stalwarts struggled or, in the case of Debenhams , collapsed. Even with the vaccine rollout well underway and lockdown now behind us, shoppers are yet to return to the high street in the same numbers. Footfall was down by one third in July on the same month in 2019, according to the British Retail Consortium.

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FWO reveals four-tiered system for mandatory vaccinations in workplaces

Inside Retail

The Fair Work Ombudsman has adopted a new four-tiered approach for mandatory vaccines in Australian workplaces, and moved away from its earlier advice that employers are “overwhelmingly” unable to introduce mandatory vaccinations policies. While public health orders have been issued in some regions that require those working in health services and quarantine facilities to be vaccinated, the federal government has maintained its position that vaccination will generally be voluntary for Australian

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Threat Protection: The REvil Ransomware

Cisco Retail

The REvil ransomware family has been in the news due to its involvement in high-profile incidents, such as the JBS cyberattack and the Kaseya supply chain attack. Yet this threat carries a much more storied history , with varying functionality from one campaign to the next. The threat actors behind REvil attacks operate under a ransomware-as-a-service model.

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What Does ‘Omnichannel’ Mean in 2021? How Marketplaces are Reshaping the Digital Landscape

Retail TouchPoints

In the World of ‘Attention Commerce,’ a Multi-Channel Presence is Key. It’s been a big month for BigCommerce : in the last four weeks, the SaaS ecommerce platform has partnered with Latin American marketplace Mercado Libre to facilitate cross-border sales ; teamed up with Amazon to give its merchants access to Amazon’s order fulfillment services , whether they sell on that marketplace or not; expanded its European presence beyond the UK to the Netherlands, Italy and France; partnered with BNPL p

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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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More independent brands sign leases to open in Wembley Park

Retail Focus

Innovative independent businesses are rushing to sign leases in Wembley Park, London’s globally renowned entertainment district and 365-day neighbourhood , with two further deals made in the last week – including one that already has a space in the destination. Organic goods specialist The Grocery Store has chosen Wembley Park as the place to expand its business, with the local, family-run firm signing a lease on a 1,400 sq ft shop.

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RipCurl announces new CEO: “It’s an absolute privilege”

Inside Retail

Three months after former RipCurl boss Michael Daly stepped up to take the mantle of leading the wider Kathmandu Group, the surfwear brand’s GM of Women’s Brooke Farris will take up the RipCurl’s vacant leadership position. Having started working with RipCurl in 2010, Farris has moved through the business’ marketing and digital departments to reach the position of GM of Women’s, which saw her renew the brand’s focus and vision of its women’s brand, while also growing its relevancy.

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Network analytics: what you can’t see you can’t control

Cisco Retail

Where should we begin? Once upon a time, not so long ago, networking teams got by with basic analytics using SNMP events, syslogs, custom scripts, utilization reports, and simple monitoring tools. How things have changed!! Where are we headed? 60% of transactions either originate or terminate outside of the private enterprise network. 1 The Internet has become the new network core. 40% of enterprise workloads will be on public cloud by 2023. 2 Applications and services are disaggregated and dist

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Gopuff Stakes a Claim in France and Spain with Dija Purchase

Retail TouchPoints

Digital convenience store Gopuff is continuing its aggressive expansion in European markets with the planned purchase of Dija , a European delivery platform focused on quickly providing consumers with daily essentials. The acquisition follows Gopuff’s purchase of UK-based Fancy , another last mile delivery platform, in May 2021. Dija, founded in 2020, operates dozens of microfulfillment centers across major metropolitan centers including London, Paris, Madrid and Valencia, Spain.

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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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Versace returns to New York City, opening a brand new boutique in Soho

Retail Focus

The Italian fashion house secured a 285 sqm. (3,070 sq.ft.) unit on the ground floor of a mid-rise structure built in 1879, rubbing shoulders with boutiques of several peers in the luxury segment, such as Linda Farrow, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Dior and Fendi. The interior design, created by architect Gwenaël Nicolas of Tokyo-based practice Curiosity and first revealed at the revamped Versace flagship store in Paris, presents a lavish signature aesthetic with Greca-patterned marble floori

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How Net-A-Porter is supporting the shift to sustainable fashion

Inside Retail

The well-known luxury e-commerce platform Net-A-Porter is continuing to focus on its Net Sustain edit by incorporating innovation and transparency into the customer experience. . Last year, Net-A-Porter announced a progressive framework aptly named Infinity to drive their 2030 sustainability strategy. Considered a philosophy to provide lasting luxury fashion and lasting positive impact, the 10-year strategy includes four key areas in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to boo

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From Our Kitchen to Yours: NVIDIA Omniverse Changes the Way Industries Collaborate

Nvidia

Talk about a magic trick. One moment, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was holding forth from behind his sturdy kitchen counter. The next, the kitchen and everything in it slid away, leaving Huang alone with the audience and NVIDIA’s DGX Station A100 , a glimpse at an alternate digital reality. For most, the metaverse is something seen in sci-fi movies. For entrepreneurs, it’s an opportunity.

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Nike Brings ‘Rise’ Store Concept to Seoul

Retail TouchPoints

Nike has brought its Rise store concept to Seoul, South Korea. Nike Rise was designed to bridge digital and physical channels to create more immersive store experiences. Although the new location touts all of the features found in the Guangzhou, China location, it also brings new services designed to reaffirm Nike’s commitment to sustainability, as evidenced in its Move to Zero initiative.

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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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Gym+Coffee clubhouse concept launches Northern Ireland debut

Retail Focus

Athleisure brand, Gym+Coffee with former One Direction star, Niall Horan, at the helm as an investor and advisor, has launched its Northern Ireland debut in Victoria Square Belfast , owned by German Commerz Real’s real estate fund Hausinvest. Located opposite Calvin Klein and Hollister on Ann Street (lower ground floor), the new 2,300 sq ft Gym+Coffee clubhouse concept launch forms part of the brand’s continued expansion and marks the 8th clubhouse store following the Manchester and London openi

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Lew hits back at hints of capital raising at Myer

Inside Retail

The fight for board control of department store Myer will be decided in the next few months, with the firm’s AGM likely to run in late October, but Solomon Lew’s major stake in the business could well be diluted by the time to vote. According to multiple media reports over the last week Myer has been approached by investors looking to buy up its online business and loyalty program, which the department store may use to raise capital and issue more shares – a move which could put Lew on the back

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Recapping Cisco Secure at Black Hat USA 2021

Cisco Retail

There is always excitement in the air throughout the Security community at this time of year; usually we excitedly approach “Hacker Summer Camp.” This year, like last, was a little different from what we have become used to over the last 24 years. Cisco Security was honored to be a sponsor of the 24th Black Hat USA 2021 Conference – the internationally recognized cybersecurity event series providing the security community with the latest cutting-edge research, developments and traini

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Brands Need a Dedicated Balance Sheet for Customer Health

Retail TouchPoints

A recent analysis revealed that the average tenure of CMOs slid to a 10-year low last year, declining from 43 months to 41 months. When you consider the dramatic forces that have been reshaping the corporate landscape and marketing’s role within the larger organization, the increased volatility in the CMO position comes as little surprise. These days, the framework for marketing success is still being driven heavily by a company’s media plan rather than in the context of overall customer health.

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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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Independent record label Third Man Records to open first store outside the USA

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury and Jack White announce the opening of the first ever Third Man Records store outside the USA. The independent record label was founded by Jack White, lead singer and guitarist of the White Stripes, in Detroit, Michigan in 2001, and will open at 1 Marshall Street in the heart of London’s Carnaby. The 1,164 sq ft store will open on Saturday 25th September.

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The cost of delivery: Gig workers speak up

Inside Retail

With many parts of Australia once again plunged into lockdown, non-essential retail stores shut and supermarkets under more pressure than ever to manage home deliveries, retailers are leaning heavily on delivery services to get goods into the hands of customers. But Australia’s essential delivery drivers are calling for more support and better protection while doing their jobs, as the country’s Covid crisis worsens.

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What’s your IoT/OT security profile? Answer 8 questions to improve your practice

Cisco Retail

Cyber attacks are spreading beyond offices and data centers to industrial networks. Headlines like the attack on a Florida water treatment plant and Colonial Pipeline have captured the attention of executives and company boards concerned about uptime and safety. This risk applies across critical infrastructure operators and small industrial sites alike.

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Urban Value Corner Store Pilots Autonomous On-Demand C-Store Delivery in Dallas

Retail TouchPoints

Convenience store retailer Urban Value Corner Store , ecommerce provider Vroom Delivery and last mile robotic delivery operator Tortoise have partnered to offer automated on-demand delivery in the Dallas market. The delivery robots will handle pantry staples such as milk, eggs and snacks, while human drivers will deliver alcohol and tobacco items. The contactless delivery service will utilize the Tortoise Cart, a 100% electric robot approximately the size of a large cooler.

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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