Tokinomo
MAY 20, 2024
Empower Your Employees with Data-Driven Decision Making: Delivering an exceptional retail experience is paramount. It's not just about offering great products; it's about crafting an environment where customers feel valued and engaged. From personalized service to strategic inventory management, every aspect of the retail experience plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining customers.
Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
Microsoft has taken a significant step by incorporating artificial intelligence into its Windows operating system, introducing new AI-enhanced computers designed to revive lagging PC sales.
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Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2024
A new study demonstrates how AI can revolutionise fast fashion by improving supply chain efficiencies and in turn reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. The fast fashion industry is valued at US$2.5 trillion and employs some 75 million people, however, its economic impact is underscored by its environmental pollution. A team of international researchers has demonstrated how the fast fashion industry can better harness AI-driven technologies for climate action and reduce its 10 per cent contri
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 22, 2024
In an era when ecommerce is reshaping retail, platforms like Shopify have emerged as indispensable allies for businesses large and small. Shopify, originally a beacon for small and medium-sized enterprises, is now expanding its reach to larger corporations. However, this expansion brings to light a critical issue for CFOs and finance teams: the intricate and often underestimated task of recognizing and booking revenue in the ecommerce domain.
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Retail Focus
MAY 21, 2024
CBRE Investment Management has announced Mango , one of Europe’s leading fashion brands, has opened at Angel Central , the retail and leisure destination located in the heart of Islington, as the brand continues to roll out its ambitious expansion plans. The leading retailer has opened a 3,200 sq ft unit on Angel Central’s ground floor, exclusively stocking Mango’s womenswear lines.
Retail Wire
MAY 21, 2024
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and Volkswagen (VW) have been found to have utilized components from a banned Chinese firm, implicating potential ties to forced labor practices.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 23, 2024
Augmented reality (AR) has evolved from a novelty into a critical investment for retailers that want to capture audience attention and dollars. Businesses that offer AR-driven experiences are 41% more likely to capture consumer attention than those that do not, according to Deloitte, and 66% of consumers are interested in using this tech while shopping.
Retail Focus
MAY 20, 2024
New Look has today announced a £3.3m investment to upgrade and improve its stores in Greater Manchester, strengthening its commitment to its store estate and wider omnichannel strategy. The retailer will initially trial several initiatives in its 20 stores in the area over the next 12 months to create a blueprint for further improvements across its wider estate.
Retail Wire
MAY 22, 2024
Citigroup nearly invested $189 billion in the European market.
Inside Retail
MAY 22, 2024
Barbie is celebrating Australian footballer Mary Fowler, alongside eight other athletes, for the fashion doll’s 65th anniversary. “When I saw myself as Barbie for the first time, it was crazy; I was honestly just a bit speechless. I never would have thought that I’d have a Barbie that looks just like me,” said Fowler. “Being a positive influence, and seeing young girls recreate my look has been so special, and to finally hold my doll and see her wear my bubble braid
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 20, 2024
Michaels had a major ecommerce ship-from-store challenge. It’s not that this fulfillment method wasn’t popular — the arts and crafts retailer shipped nearly 3 million orders from its 1,300+ stores across the U.S. and Canada in 2023. But the lack of a systematic approach to assortment and order prioritization meant that individual stores were shipping items to too many far-away locations.
Retail Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The company said it could expand its global fleet by 1,300 or more additional stores in coming years, spurred in part by department store closures.
Retail Wire
MAY 20, 2024
The Chipotle stock split back in March and has become a boon.
Inside Retail
MAY 22, 2024
The Reject Shop says its new merchandise strategy is showing positive results. FY24 is the first full year the strategy has been “meaningfully” deployed and the discount retailer achieved annual comp-store sales growth of 2.7 per cent and overall sales growth of 4.2 per cent. During the second half, comparable store sales rose 3.3 per cent while total sales jumped 4.1 per cent, attributed to a continuation of the positive sales momentum from the first half.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 20, 2024
Retail TouchPoints is announcing winners of the fifth annual Brand Experience Awards , a program designed to spotlight the brands and retailers that are reimagining and elevating customer experiences across all channels. This year, we’ve identified 24 organizations that have successfully differentiated through their loyalty programs, marketing strategies, in-store experiences and even their approach to last mile and fulfillment.
Retail Gazette
MAY 19, 2024
Morrisons is being sued by a subsidiary of French giant Bouygues, over its £2.5bn deal to sell its petrol forecourts. In the wake of the sale, the supermarket abandoned a EV charging agreement it had signed in 2019 with Equans EV Solutions, which is owned by the French conglomerate, which gave it exclusive rights to install chargers at 273 of its forecourts.
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
The U.S. economy has outpaced expectations, showing resilience despite widespread concerns of a potential slowdown.
Inside Retail
MAY 21, 2024
Four executives in Bunnings’ management team have departed the hardware chain in a move that was described as a “reshaping” rather than a restructure. Chief commercial officer Ben McIntosh, chief transformation officer Leah Balter, and GM of corporate affairs Maria McCarthy have exited the company. Jen Tucker, the director of merchandise, also decided to leave following a family bereavement.
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When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 20, 2024
Simon has unveiled plans for the next wave of redevelopment for its Fashion Valley shopping center in San Diego, which will include the addition of 850 multi-family luxury residences by AMLI Residential. Development of the residential component will begin immediately following JCPenney ‘s planned closure at the end of 2025 and is expected to be completed in late 2026.
Retail Dive
MAY 24, 2024
The acquisition of the Texas stores appear to support Ollie's plans to expand its brick and mortar footprint.
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
A power outage halted Amtrak trains on Wednesday evening, causing thousands of passengers to be stranded — and they're not the only ones affected by the outage.
Inside Retail
MAY 24, 2024
While established fashion brands are attempting to find solid ground in the current economic downturn, a new guard of Australian designers are trying to get their foot in the door. Fashion is an industry that worships breakthrough talent but gaining access to the necessary resources to innovate and disrupt is half the battle. Australian Fashion Week’s Next Gen runway spotlighted emerging brands Emily Watson, Potirakis, House of Campbell and Amy Lawrence as the industry’s next frontier.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 22, 2024
To increase ecommerce revenue, brands and retailers need to engage online shoppers and convert them into buyers. But when consumers cannot quickly find the products they’re looking for or easily get answers to their questions, they are more likely to abandon the ecommerce site altogether. With iAdvize Copilot , iAdvize’s generative AI-powered chatbot, more than 100 online retailers and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are empowering customers to discover, choose and buy more — resulting in a 10X
Retail Dive
MAY 22, 2024
The backers of Retail Ecommerce Ventures have acquired its IP portfolio, allowing it to avoid bankruptcy. Now they’re looking to expand.
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
In a significant development marking the end of an era, the city of Oakland has agreed to sell its stake in the stadium that has been home to the Oakland Athletics since 1968.
Inside Retail
MAY 19, 2024
LVMH subsidiary and French jeweller Fred has opened its third Australian boutique at Collins Street in Melbourne. The store – its first in Melbourne – incorporates features of the Mediterranean Sea and hues of sunset, depicting the French Riviera in its interior design. Product offerings at the store include Force 10, Chance Infinie, Pretty Woman, and the brand’s High Jewelry creations.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 21, 2024
“Global citizenship” refers to the social, political and economic actions of “globally minded individuals and communities,” according to the United Nations. While that definition doesn’t sound like it has much to do with commerce, millennial and Gen Z consumers are increasingly using their wallets to make an impact. In response, emerging brands and designers seeking to embrace consumers’ heightened desire to be global citizens are not only prioritizing sustainable practices; they’re also embeddi
Retail Dive
MAY 22, 2024
Jon Alferness, chief product officer of Walmart U.S., spoke with Retail Dive about how the big box retailer is deploying tech to serve customers and frontline workers.
Retail Wire
MAY 21, 2024
The kibble recall affects the brand's 44-pound bags sold at Walmart.
Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2024
In the ever-changing world of retail, where each interaction with a customer has the power to mould perceptions of a brand, there lies a potent yet often underappreciated force: Invisible PR. In my extensive experience working with retail behemoths such as Adidas, Nike, Sneakerboy and Westfield for over two decades, I have observed the profound impact of Invisible PR on brand reputation and customer devotion.
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