Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2022

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

Fashion 246

Fashion Consumer ATS Accessories 246

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

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

Merchant Services 354

Merchant Services Checkout Shrinkage ATS 354

Retail Focus

MAY 31, 2022

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

Returns 264

Returns Apparel Location Shopping 264

Tokinomo

JUNE 1, 2022

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.

ATS 246

ATS Shopping 246

Advertisement

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.

Customer Experience

Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

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

Shopping 264

Shopping Department Stores 264

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

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.

Consumer 328

Consumer Customer Experience Shopping Fashion 328

Tokinomo

MAY 31, 2022

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 ”.

Marketing 246

Marketing Advertising 246

Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2022

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.

Finance 264

Finance Shopping Marketing ATS 264

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

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.

Consumer 316

Consumer Marketing ATS Fulfillment 316

Retail Wire

MAY 31, 2022

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.

147

147

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.

Accounting

Small Biz Trends

MAY 29, 2022

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.

Marketing 145

Marketing ATS 145

Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2022

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.

Fashion 246

Fashion ATS Accessories 246

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

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.

Location 307

Location Planning Promotions Marketing 307

Retail Wire

JUNE 3, 2022

Chewy customers typically spend less than $200 their first year they buy from the site. That grows to over $400 their second year and around $700 by their fifth. Customers who have been with the site the longest spend nearly $1,000 per year.

Shopping 130

Shopping 130

Advertiser: Experience Retail Today

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.

Fashion

Small Biz Trends

MAY 30, 2022

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.

Accounting 144

Accounting Location ATS 144

Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2022

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.

Merchant Services 246

Merchant Services Payment Services Supermarket Promotions 246

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2022

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.

Payment Services 305

Payment Services Fulfillment Planning Consumer 305

Retail Wire

JUNE 3, 2022

Workers United is creating a $1 million fund to support Starbucks baristas should they go on strike in the future. A total of 100 Starbucks locations have voted to unionize and about 120 are waiting on elections. Starbucks operates more than 9,000 U.S. locations.

Location 130

Location 130

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

Customer Experience

Small Biz Trends

MAY 29, 2022

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.

Finance 143

Finance ATS 143

Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

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.

ATS 246

ATS 246

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

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.

Fashion 306

Fashion Planning Marketing 306

Retail Wire

JUNE 2, 2022

Alimentation Couche-Tard said it will install more than 10,000 touchless self-checkout machines in over 7,000 stores over the next three years under its Circle K and Couche-Tard convenience banners. The machines from Mashgin boast a 99.9 percent accuracy rate.

Checkout 130

Checkout 130

Advertisement

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

Customer Experience

Small Biz Trends

MAY 28, 2022

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?

ATS 143

ATS Location 143

Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2022

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.

Returns 246

Returns Merchant Services Consumer Shopping 246

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2022

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.

Grocer 304

Grocer Customer Experience Planning Shopping 304

Retail Wire

JUNE 2, 2022

Walmart is focusing on fulfilling online orders from stores for delivery or pickup. “The store is becoming a shoppable fulfillment center,” said Tom Ward, chief e-commerce officer for Walmart U.S. “And if the store acts like the fulfillment center, we can send those items the shortest distance in the fastest time.”.

Fulfillment 130

Fulfillment 130

Advertisement

With over 9 million sellers on Amazon, online marketplaces are more crowded than ever. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune prices in real-time or align strategies across channels, this guide provides the tools to understand how to maximize sales and secure a lasting competitive edge. Download now to transform your pricing strategy and drive holiday success.

Small Biz Trends

MAY 30, 2022

Keeping everyone in your company healthy has a positive impact on your business. By cultivating healthy lifestyle habits you can help increase productivity and boost performance in the workplace. Weight loss apps can help you do these as they offer users an easy and quick way to track their lifestyle habits, such as calorie intake and exercise routines.

Planning 141

Planning Accounting ATS Consumer 141

Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2022

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. .

Management 246

Management 246

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2022

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.

Promotions 303

Promotions Location Shopping ATS 303

Nvidia

MAY 30, 2022

It’s time to start building tomorrow’s hybrid quantum computers. The motivation is compelling, the path is clear and key components for the job are available today. Quantum computing has the potential to bust through some of today’s toughest challenges, advancing everything from drug discovery to weather forecasting. In short, quantum computing will play a huge role in HPC’s future.

ATS 139

ATS 139

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

Finance