Retail Dive

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The struggling brand is left with garbage bags full of clothes from a collaboration meant to revitalize its fortunes.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

Seasonal pricing is nothing new. The airline and rental industries have been changing their prices seasonally for years to maximize sales. Of course, retailers also use this pricing strategy. For some businesses, having prices that fluctuate seasonally is essential to their success. Shopper spending habits are rarely the same for long and increasing prices during the holidays helps to capitalize on sales when they are happening more frequently.

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Theatro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As the eCommerce industry continues to grow, many online marketplaces have emerged to make it easier for businesses to find customers. With so many avenues for online selling, there is a real opportunity for businesses to develop a loyal customer base and expand their business. We’ll look at some of the leading eCommerce marketplaces for this article and how online store owners can get started with selling on global marketplaces.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Adidas finally gave Ye the boot over a series of antisemitic remarks made by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. But the move has left many retail experts wondering why it took the German retail giant more than two weeks to speak out. “They should have done it quicker,” Simon Porter, head of retail at media agency Hatched, told Inside Retail. “It’s extraordinary they let it escalate so much.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The term “supply chain” has officially entered the mainstream vernacular thanks to the disruption of the last couple of years. Yet despite (or perhaps because of) all the recent snarls in the long-haul supply chain, a host of new services have popped up offering consumers faster delivery than ever before. Valerie Metzker, Head of Partnerships, Roadie.

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Tokinomo

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Campaign corner. Spooky delivery. Is there anything scarier than running out of candy? This Halloween, Uber Eats solves every scary situation, including those times when you manage to eat all of the candy, instead of saving it for the Trick or Treaters. In this spooky video, Uber Eats shows the consequences of running out of sweets.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s hard to imagine a retailer that isn’t reviewing its data security following the recent spree of cyberattacks on businesses in the Asia Pacific region, from Woolworths’ online marketplace MyDeal in Australia, to the online marketplace Carousell in Singapore. Many cybersecurity experts say these attacks could have been avoided if the businesses had been more vigilant, but they also caution that simply increasing data security measures isn’t enough to protect a company against cyberattacks in

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Economic uncertainty is proving to be a hindrance to even the largest retailers. Amazon has posted projected growth ranging from 2% to 8% for Q4 2022, and the disappointing numbers caused its share price to drop more than 10% as of the morning of Oct. 28. The ecommerce giant’s modest outlook added to the general downturn other tech titans like Meta and Microsoft are experiencing, though Apple ’s outlook was a bit cheerier.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Harvey Nichols today unveils the most exciting scheme of the year – Christmas windows. Inspired by festive celebrations, the displays have been designed to entice and capture the attention of customers by using a sparkly metallic colour palette of golds and silvers, and dazzling product displays to excite and delight passers-by. Spreading Christmas cheer, the bright and uplifting displays feature disco ball inspired panels made from sequins that frame the windows, and mirrored decorations that r

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Tokinomo

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Shoppers make emotional purchases and what better way to trigger those emotions than a seasonal marketing campaign? Every holiday season customers expect to get into the holiday spirit when going shopping. In this article, we are going to focus on the Halloween celebration. You will discover the impact of seasonal marketing and we’ll also throw in some of the best Halloween campaigns for inspiration.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As households across the country face increasing cost pressures, inflation and economic uncertainty, peak retail bodies and businesses have welcomed the Labor government’s first budget. The budget focuses on social reforms such as greater access to childcare, paid parental leave, an increase in migration uptake and paid family and domestic violence leave coupled with increasing investments in the manufacturing sector and growing the skilled workforce.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The late iconic film star Paul Newman ( The Sting, Cool Hand Luke, The Hustler, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid ) also had a well-known philanthropic side that was institutionalized with his 1982 founding of Newman’s Own. Beginning with salad dressings decorated with a drawing of Newman’s face and later expanding to other food products, the brand pledged 100% of its profits to charities benefiting children.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2022

IKEA has announced its expansion plan for the North West, starting with three new Plan & Order Points and an expanded service offering. The initiative comes as part of the retailer’s ongoing transformation to make it easier and more accessible to shop with IKEA. . The North West is a key region for IKEA. The first IKEA store in the UK opened in Warrington 30 years ago and was later followed by a store in Ashton-under-Lyne.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Shein’s global sales are forecast to reach $24 billion this year, moving the Singapore-based company past H&M and closer to Zara as the top-selling fast-fashion retailer.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Super Retail Group sales growth set a “positive start” to the financial year as all retail brands maintained strong trading momentum. The company’s like-for-like sales grew 20 per cent compared to the previous period while online sales represented 10 per cent of year-to-date sales. Camping and outdoor specialist Macpac was the best performing of the group’s chains, with sales up by 76 per cent driven by wet weather in Australia – although its New Zealand subsidiary struggled due to a lack

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This year has been especially perilous for Industrial Athletes, the critical personnel who get our goods where they need to go and keep the retail industry running. The turbulent labor market made for especially high turnover, which meant less training, earlier burnout and more injuries. Our recent Industrial Athlete Workforce Report found that nearly half (47%) of Industrial Athletes are stressed at their current jobs and 18% say it’s having a negative effect on their mental health, nearly equa

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2022

LK Bennett continues to expand its growing store portfolio, with a brand-new Gunwharf Quays outlet that opened Thursday 20 th October. The Gunwharf Quays store will showcase the very best products, from new-in Autumn/Winter 22 styles, to pieces to treasure from SS22 and AW21, in signature prints designed in-house on exquisite fabrics to much- loved shoes and accessories hand-crafted in Italy and Spain.

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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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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2022

A new law in New York City will require companies with four or more employees to post salary ranges for jobs they are looking to fill, including those that are 100 percent remote or involve a hybrid schedule. New York is among a growing number of places in the U.S. that require salary transparency. Colorado has a law on the books and California and Washington will put theirs into effect next year.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It’s going to be happy hauntings for retailers, as one in four Australians plan to celebrate Halloween this year. The Australian Retailers Association is expecting $430 million to be raked in over the period, with an average spend of $86 per person. The Party People’s chief executive Dean Salakas said that sales are typically strong when Halloween falls on a Saturday.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Kibo has sold its personalization business to Centre Lane Partners , a private investment firm that focuses on growing middle-market companies. The new standalone personalization solution provider will be branded Monetate. The transaction aims to help Kibo pursue a horizontal growth strategy in verticals outside of retail, including financial services, travel and hospitality and telecommunications, as well as to further expand its global footprint.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”), the acquisitive subsidiary of US-based real estate investment and asset management firm The Ardent Companies, has completed its acquisition of the retail element of The Royal Exchange in the City of London from Oxford Properties. The Royal Exchange, located opposite the Bank of England between Threadneedle Street and Cornhill, is the City’s leading luxury retail destination.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Hobby Lobby founder David Green wrote in an op-ed that he plans to give his company away. “As an owner, there are certain rights and responsibilities, including the right to sell the company and keep the profits for yourself and your family,” he wrote. “As our company grew, that idea began to bother me more and more. Well-meaning attorneys and accountants advised me to simply pass ownership down to my children and grandchildren.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cash Converters International is set to acquire the Cash Converters New Zealand master franchisor for $15.5 million. The personal finance company and secondhand retailer commenced operations in New Zealand in 1993 and operates 22 stores of which 11 are franchised and 11 are owned and operated by the master franchisor. In 2014, the company acquired a 25 per cent equity interest in its New Zealand subsidiary and has now entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 75 per cent interest.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

At the start of the holiday season last year, Walmart launched an online Netflix storefront featuring exclusive products and experiences from the streamer’s most popular franchises. Now, Walmart is bringing the digital Netflix Hub to more than 2,400 real-world locations. The new dedicated store section will feature music, apparel, collectibles, games and seasonal items from top shows and films, including Stranger Things , Squid Game , The Witcher , Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio and Glass Onion:

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Christmas isn’t Christmas without receiving a card or gift from Cards For Good Causes! This Christmas, Cards For Good Causes are delighted to announce that they’ll be opening up even more shops around the country for your festive needs this year! Cards For Good Causes are opening 100 pop-up shops around the UK, 20 more than last year, starting this October.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The RealReal, one of the largest resale websites in the world, said it will no longer accept new listings to sell Yeezy brand products. “The recent offensive comments that Kanye West made regarding the Jewish community are not only offensive, but go against absolutely everything that we stand for and believe in. As such, in response to these antisemitic messages and his actions, we are no longer accepting items associated with Kanye West or his brand, including Yeezy and Yeezy x Adidas,

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

South Australian supermarket chain Drakes is working together with plant-based meat brand V2foods as it looks to position itself at the forefront of the meat alternative market. Displays featuring plant-based proteins prominently alongside traditional meat are a key part of the supermarket’s new approach, putting the full range of options front-and-centre for customers to choose from.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Target and Apple have tripled the number of Apple at Target locations to 150 in preparation for the holiday season. Additionally, Target Circle members will now have year-round access to a free four-month trial of Apple Fitness+ with no purchase required, and Target will offer special holiday promotions on select Apple Services including Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple News+ and iCloud+, with some including up to five months free through Target Circle.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On the back of the latest Springboard data which revealed a nationwide drop in shopper footfall on high streets, shopping centres and retail parks, a Northern Irish outlet is bucking this UK and Ireland-wide trend reporting that shoppers continued to visit The Boulevard in large numbers resulting in an 11% increase in sales growth on 2021. The Boulevard, Northern Ireland’s only designer outlet, has enjoyed continuous growth as it evolves its tenant portfolio and enhances its on-site experiences,

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