Sat.May 28, 2022 - Fri.Jun 03, 2022

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Fashion industry risks falling short of green goals, finds BoF report

Inside Retail

Despite incremental improvement from some sector leaders, the fashion industry’s 30 largest listed companies risk falling short of social and environmental targets of the Paris climate agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals, a report from the Business of Fashion showed Tuesday. “You’ve got some front runners making small steps of progress but fundamentally the big picture is that the industry is wildly underperforming,” Sarah Kent, chief sustainability correspondent of

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

Retail TouchPoints

5G is the talk of the town these days — up there with Web3 and the metaverse. But just like those other technologies, 5G is less a specific solution and more of an enabler. What matters most is what you do with it. So what can retailers do with 5G? There are an almost infinite number of answers, but the long and the short of it is that 5G will enable merchants to perform intricate digital tasks faster and on a much larger scale. “5G is really three things — speed , latency and massive connectivi

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The King’s Road welcomes Seraphina for long standing seasonal pop-up residencey

Retail Focus

Sloane Stanley has announced the return of luxury retailer, Seraphina, to 340 King’s Road, marking the twelfth year running the brand has selected this space to show its collection of timeless, Indian-inspired apparel and homeware. . Following over a decade of success via annual appearances on the Sloane Stanley estate, luxury retailer Seraphina has recently opened again at 340 King’s Road, offering a curated collection of conscious clothing and homeware, crafted from India’s finest natural fab

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Shopper engagement: How to have the wow-factor in-store

Tokinomo

Customers that step foot inside your store are ready to make a purchase or, at least, they are considering it. Unlike shoppers who are scrolling on social media or reading your brochure, in-store customers already made an effort to show up so they might as well end up making a purchase. However, this is not always the case.

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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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Myer commits to payment of living wage for garment workers

Inside Retail

Australian departmental store Myer has made a commitment to pay a living wage to garment workers who make clothes for its list of brands. The move comes after human rights organisation, Oxfam Australia actively engaged with Myer for more than five years encouraging the company to be more transparent. Garment workers of Miss Shop, Basque and Wayne by Wayne will be part of the commitment and will be paid a living wage that covers basic essentials for family, housing, healthcare, transport and educ

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How Brands Can Bridge the ‘Experience Gap’ to Engage Online Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

Once the pandemic is over for good (thankfully), we’ll have the chance to process what happened over the past few years. This goes for the lessons learned by retail brands as they operated through one crisis-induced challenge after the next, navigating the ups and downs of the pandemic as best they could, while meeting unprecedented customer demand.

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Shopper Marketing Weekly Snacks #08

Tokinomo

Campaign Scoop. Always refreshing. What do you do when you mistakenly eat the spiciest peppers? How about when you fall asleep in the Sun? Sprite’s latest commercial shows that the cold, refreshing beverage is there for you when ?? “ Heat Happens ”.

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Stockland launches incubator program for retail startups

Inside Retail

Stockland has launched an incubator initiative it calls S Connect Starter aimed at assisting small businesses to grow and gain exposure and experience in its shopping centres. The program provides businesses with an opportunity to partner with Stockland to overcome traditional barriers to launching retail stores by giving them access to shopping centres.

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DoorDash Acquires Wolt, Expanding Operations to 27 Countries

Retail TouchPoints

DoorDash has acquired Wolt Enterprises , a Helsinki-based last mile delivery company. The deal will bring DoorDash to a total of 27 countries, 23 through the Wolt product and brand. The transaction is part of DoorDash’s effort to accelerate its international growth through faster product development and improved investment efficiency. Wolt CEO Miki Kuusi will oversee the combined company’s team and operations outside of the U.S., reporting directly to DoorDash CEO Tony Xu.

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Beauty brand pays customers to post TikTok videos

Retail Wire

Jones Road Beauty is paying customers like Addie Neri to post videos about its products on TikTok. Ms. Neri uses Bounty, an app that allows shoppers to make money posting product review and recommendations.

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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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SecureX and Secure Firewall: Integration and Automation to Simplify Security

Cisco Retail

Cisco Secure Firewall stops threats faster, empowers collaboration between teams, and enables consistency across your on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. With an included entitlement for Cisco SecureX, our XDR and orchestration platform, you’ll experience efficiency at scale and maximize your productivity. New streamlined Secure Firewall integrations make it easier to use SecureX capabilities to increase threat detection, save time and provide the rapid and deeper investigations y

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Program revealed for Brisbane Fashion Festival

Inside Retail

Brisbane Fashion Festival has unveiled its program for 2022, which will feature more than 50 designers – from sought after labels in Australian fashion to local Queensland favourites and emerging talents. Together, they will present more than 400 looks for Spring/Summer during the festival, which will run from Tuesday, August 22 to Friday, August 26, with staged runways at King George Square.

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The Container Store Plans 74 New Locations by 2027

Retail TouchPoints

Following a net sales increase of 10.5% to $1.1 billion during FY2021, which ended April 2, 2022, The Container Store revealed that it is planning to open 74 new stores by FY2027. This would mark a major acceleration in the retailer’s store opening pace: The Container Store opened one store in FY2021 to reach its current total of 94 locations, and only two store openings are planned for FY2022.

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These States are the Most Obsessed with NFTs

Small Biz Trends

A study conducted by NFT experts has discovered which states have been searching for NFTs and related NFT search terms the most over the last twelve months. T hese States are the Most Obsessed with NFTs. Los Muertos used Google Trends to analyze all fifty states and the District of Columbia to uncover the data which revealed California to be the state with the most NFT-related searches.

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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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Embrace Your Possible, Embrace Digital

Cisco Retail

We’ve come a long way since our in-person Cisco Live in 2019. Over this time, everything hasn’t always gone as expected, but one thing has become quite clear. Business as we know it will never be the same. Whether it’s how we consume entertainment, move applications or systems to the cloud, or immerse in hybrid work, everything has gone digital. With this huge leap, Cisco is in a unique position to help you embrace digital.

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Mastercard faces court over anti-competitive deals with major retailers

Inside Retail

Proceedings have commenced in the Federal Court against Mastercard’s Asia/Pacific and Australian businesses over alleged breaches of competition law in deals signed with more than 20 large retail groups. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the financial services giant has been engaging in anticompetitive conduct since 2017 in the supply of debit card acceptance services, with the purpose of substantially lessening competition.

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Blue Apron Debuts Non-Subscription Offering on Walmart Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

Subscription meal kit service Blue Apron is ditching the “subscription” for a new offering on Walmart ’s third-party marketplace, giving Walmart customers access to a selection of on-demand meal kits with no recurring payments required. Blue Apron is now offering four meal kits that can serve up to 12 people and a selection of already prepared single-serving meals on Walmart Marketplace.

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Prada plans monthly product, NFT drops

Retail Dive

The brand will host 24-hour online events, starting June 2, where shoppers in select areas can buy limited-edition items and receive accompanying NFTs.

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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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Cisco SDA to the Rescue: Enabling IT to Secure Networked Virtual Machines on Mobile Clients

Cisco Retail

Whether we work together IRL at an office or online in a WebEx window, conversations among software engineers naturally turn to “what’s new in your tech” and “I have this problem—any ideas”. Recently, both topics coincided with a conversation I had with a remote co-worker who had a particularly tricky networking issue. One that I happened to be currently working on.

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What Zara’s recent decision says about the decline of free online returns

Inside Retail

Zara’s decision to start charging for online returns this month has raised complex questions about why people send back such a high proportion of items they buy online, and what can be done about it. As of 4 May, the Spanish fashion brand has started charging customers around the world for returns sent back through the mail. In Australia, the fee is $2.95, though customers can still return online purchases at Zara stores for free.

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American Eagle to Expand Presence in India with 50 New Stores

Retail TouchPoints

American Eagle ’s licensee in India, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), has announced plans to open 50 additional stores across the country over the next three years. The news was announced in conjunction with the brand’s latest store opening in Jaipur, Rajasthan. “American Eagle is an iconic global jeans brand, and we believe a strong market like Jaipur offers tremendous potential,” said Ashish Mukul, Brand Head of American Eagle India in a statement.

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How to Use a Green Screen

Small Biz Trends

Using a green screen as a virtual background can be incredibly useful. For example, you can use a green screen background for content creation, such as videos, to hide your background for camera-on virtual meetings and other purposes. We’ll look closer at the green screen effect for this article, including what a green screen is and making a green screen work for your needs.

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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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Implementing Infrastructure as Code- How NDFC works with Ansible and Terraform

Cisco Retail

Automation has been the focus of interest in the industry for quite some time now. Out of the top tools available, Ansible and Terraform have been popularly used amongst automation enthusiasts like me. While Ansible and Terraform are different in their implementation, they are equally supported by products from the Cloud Networking Business Unit at Cisco (Cisco ACI, DCNM/NDFC, NDO, NXOS).

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Apple to cut working hours for retail staff, Microsoft open to unionisation

Inside Retail

Apple will make work schedules for US retail staff flexible amid a push towards unionisation, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources. The company told staff at some stores that scheduling changes will take effect in the coming months, the report said, quoting workers. The changes will include extending the minimum time period between shifts to 12 hours from 10 hours.

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Albertsons Adds Product Reviews Across Multiple Banners’ Websites

Retail TouchPoints

Albertsons has introduced consumer-generated ratings and review functionality on 11 of its banners’ sites, including Safeway , Vons , Jewel-Osco and Shaw’s. The launch is likely related to Albertsons’ plans to re-enter the marketplace arena; the retailer’s Senior Director of Marketplaces Jasmin Krdzalic provided a “sneak peek” at the May 2022 RICE conference in Chicago.

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Progressive Insurance Giving $25,000 in Small Business Grants to Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Small Biz Trends

Progressive Insurance is supporting Hispanic entrepreneurs through a new grant program in partnership with online business platform Hello Alice. The Driving Small Business Forward grant program will provide ten grants of $25,000 to eligible small businesses. Funding can be used toward the purchase of a commercial vehicle. Progressive Insurance Supporting Hispanic Entrepreneurs with $25K Small Business Grants.

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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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How to drive telehealth adoption 

Cisco Retail

Patients are consumers who expect ease, convenience, and efficiency when accessing healthcare. Today, accessing healthcare services requires more technology than ever. . With the introduction of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) came medical data mobility, unleashing data that could be shared, aggregated, and evaluated. The HITECH act funded the expansion of medical record technology in the USA, and since then, has created mountains of data that, when in the right hands at the right time, cou

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Dan Murphy’s Lismore reopens after post-flood repairs

Inside Retail

Dan Murphy’s has reopened its doors in Lismore 13 weeks after the devastating floods in the city. The new store has undergone a complete rebuild since it was submerged. The reopening ceremony was attended by Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg, Dan Murphy’s NSW state manager Darren Manning, and Lismore store manager Ryan Collin. Mayor Krieg said the reconstruction of businesses like Dan Murphy’s encourages other small businesses to continue. .

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Audi Dallas’ Touchless Displays Upgrade Customer Education and Help Cut Showroom Inventory

Retail TouchPoints

Forbes Todd Automotive Group has introduced an AI computer vision solution at its Audi Dallas location as it seeks to offer customers a more immersive environment with a touchless approach to merchandising. When customers place their hands above a product, in this case an Audi A4, information and inside views are projected on the hood. When it comes time to connect with a salesperson, customers already know more about the features they want from the products.

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16 Hilarious Work Fails

Small Biz Trends

Did you ever have one of those days at work? We’ve all been there when we can’t figure out if it’s Murphy’s Law or if we were born under a bad sign. Sometimes all you can do is laugh. It’s no wonder why #workfails is always popular across so many social media platforms. Small business mistakes can be hazardous, but these workplace mishaps are hilarious, and we can’t help but relate to the protagonists… or should we call them victims?

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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