Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The last few days have been particularly embarrassing for billionaire Elon Musk. The self-proclaimed ‘complaint hotline operator’s purchase of social media Twitter is the biggest story in tech circles, and not because it has gone smoothly. . Rather, the drama that is unfolding around his takeover has led many users, as well as crucial advertisers, to question whether they should keep using the service.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

These e-retailers promised to disrupt conventional retail practices. Now, in a quest for growth, profits and maybe survival, they’re embracing them.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Buying a franchise business system can be a savvy financial strategy because you get to use an established brand and its products. According to statistics from the ADP National Employment report, franchise system businesses continue to attract a reliable stream of employees and customers. The same customers who visit a certain franchise in Texas are apt to visit another in Pennsylvania, or wherever their travels take them.

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National Retail Solutions

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Accepting eWIC cards can play a critical role for small businesses looking to serve their communities, grow their customer base, and increase revenue. eWIC is a program consisting of government-issued, electronic benefit cards focused on serving Women, Infants & Children. It is the modern-day digital equivalent of food stamps for[.]. The post The Importance of Accepting eWIC at Your Small Business appeared first on National Retail Solutions.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Canadian brand introduced retail to athleisure. Now Brooks Brothers sells stretch dress shirts and Levi’s owns a yoga business.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

While the initial consumer and media hype surrounding the metaverse seems to have simmered down from its 2021 highs, the virtual spaces that were the talk of the town last year continue to grow and attract visitors — consumers and brands alike. “ A lot of brands missed Web2 frankly, and those brands are the ones that are going gangbusters into Web3 ,” said Sasha Wallinger, Head of Metaverse and Web3 Strategy at innovation and design consultancy Journey in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Campaign Corner. Beer on Netflix. Beer brands were shut down from Amazon Prime’s ads due to a recent policy that prohibits alcohol ads in several countries, including the US. However, Netflix doesn’t have this policy. The streaming platform will debut its ad-supported tier in the US and Anheuser-Busch InBev is the first to secure a slot for its beer ad.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Dolce&Gabbana has launched an exclusive London pop-up in the heart of the Covent Garden Piazza, as part of the estate’s wide-ranging festive shopping and dining experiences. The special Holiday Market from the luxury Italian fashion house brings colour and typical symbols of Sicilian folklore to the Piazza, with the super-Instagrammable retail pop-up now open until 15th January 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Gap will sell its Gap Greater China (GGC) business to Shanghai-based ecommerce solutions provider Baozun in a $40 million all-cash transaction. The sale is the latest move by the retailer to scale down during a difficult year that included cutting 500 corporate positions in September 2022, including roles at main offices in Asia. Baozun recently established Baozun Brand Management (BBM), through which it will use its technology portfolio to cultivate brands.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Chemist Warehouse announced the launch of an online marketplace last week in an effort to expand its online presence in the pharmacy, health and beauty categories. The platform, which was launched in partnership with Marketplacer, will be a closed marketplace, allowing Chemist Warehouse to pick and choose the suppliers and products it works with, ensuring every item meets its criteria.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Package volume is lower this quarter than expected at FedEx. “In the U.S., you’re seeing again, as anticipated, a bit of a reset from the e-commerce boom and the volume surges that accompany that,” FedEx CFO Michael Lenz said.”We projected to have lower volume in our fiscal first and second quarter already. It just came in lower than our initial projections were.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Last night, Tuesday 8 November , Shaftesbury celebrated the launch of the new Carnaby Christmas installation with a Christmas Shopping and Dining Party. Thousands of shoppers attended the free, experiential event, with over 100 retailers, restaurants and bars coming together to offer immersive in-store activations, offers, and interactive workshops.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Global ecommerce rose from 15% of total retail sales in 2019 to 21% in 2021. It now sits at an estimated 22% of all sales, according to a 2022 Morgan Stanley global ecommerce forecast report , which notes that “Over the long term, the ecommerce market has plenty of room to grow and could increase from $3.3 trillion today to $5.4 trillion in 2026.”. Yet despite that rosy forecast, some brand marketers are asking themselves if the immense growth over the last couple of years was only due to a once

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

After honing its existing portfolio throughout the pandemic, Designworks is looking to harness the substantial growth it has experienced to develop its local and international presence in the years ahead. Designworks is the wholesale arm of Brand Collective, which recently merged with Pas Group to form a $600 million business in April. Its portfolio includes a mix of about 20 licensed, vertical and owned brands, including Everlast, Mossimo, Bluey, Lonsdale, Umbro and Peter Rabbit.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Behind every customer experience is a story. Every single product bought has reasoning and meaning behind it that, as a brand or retailer, isn’t always easy to understand at a surface-level. This is where shopper data comes in. These insights help you understand what shoppers are thinking and feeling while moving through the aisles. What led them into your store?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hammerson has announced that KENJI, the East-Asian-inspired homeware and stationery brand, has opened its debut location in the West Midlands at the Bullring. Located on the Bullring’s middle level, the 3,250 sq ft West Midlands flagship showcases KENJI’s full range of eclectic homeware, collectable plushies and kawaii stationery ranges, alongside the brand’s extensive selection of East-Asian snacks and confectionery. .

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In 2021, returns cost retailers a whopping $761 billion , or almost 17% of total U.S. retail sales. This year the powerful combination of the special sale dates in Q4 (like Target, Amazon and Walmart holding October Black Friday events) and an increase in ecommerce holiday shopping means that this upward trend for returns will continue. Returns can be an excellent opportunity to sell something new to a known customer.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Trans-Tasman retailer Strandbags has changed its brand name to Strand as part of a multi-year modernisation strategy to attract new customers. The company will follow up the name change by investing in improving customers’ omnichannel experiences including modernising all systems, introducing automation and streamlining operations. Strand Group CEO Felicity McGahan said the brand’s legacy needs to “evolve” and attract a new generation of shoppers.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

With so many young entrepreneurs making their mark in the business world, it can be easy to forget exactly how many successful business owners there are from the older generation. The State of Boomer-Owned Small Business. Millennials along with Generation X and Z can still learn a thing or two from the Baby Boomers, with 1 in 3 Americans relying on income from a Boomer-owned business.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Grosvenor unveils the design and interiors brands expanding into Newson’s Yard, a new sustainable design hub housed in a re-imagined historic timber yard, as the property owner supports the growth of the renowned Pimlico Road Design District in London’s Belgravia. Designed by Stiff + Trevillion , the innovative redevelopment of the 1840s buildings celebrates their heritage and character while providing five new retail units, two food and beverage spaces and nine homes.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) CEO Chip Bergh said that pressure from activist investors encouraged Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass to take on her upcoming role as President and eventual CEO of LS&Co. , according to CNBC. Firms have been pressuring Kohl’s to take measures that include spinning off its ecommerce business or selling itself , and while the executive team has focused on staying the course , the calls for more drastic action have not ceased.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Australian pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse has launched a new marketplace providing customers access to a broader range of products. Since physical stores and distribution centres are subject to limited capacity, the new marketplace provides both customers and suppliers with “unlimited digital shelf space,” says Nick Blatt, the head of e-commerce and digital customer experience at the retailer.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Fenwick revealed its much-anticipated Newcastle Christmas window theme Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf, which magically depicts the much-loved character Clarice Bean trying ‘exceptionordinarily’ hard to save her family’s Christmas and stop the Christmas spirit completely floating away. . This year’s theme was created in partnership with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Lauren Child CBE.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Carrefour Group — which was one of the first retailers in Europe to launch a retail media network — has created a joint venture with Publicis Groupe , with the goal of bringing the retail media market in Europe and Latin America to the same levels of scale and connectivity as in the U.S. Carrefour will hold 51% of the joint venture, with 49% held by Publicis Groupe, and it is expected to start operations in the first half of 2023.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The latest retail sales figures are really quite incredible. According to the Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales rose by 0.6 per cent from August to September, the same figure as the month prior. It almost beggars belief considering interest rates have increased seven times since May with the Reserve Bank recently announcing another 0.25 per cent hike, adding an estimated $74 a month to repayments for Aussies with a $500,000 loan.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It’s always difficult to say goodbye to someone we worked with for years. Whether it is a co-worker, an employee, or your boss, celebrating their retirement can be a bittersweet situation. Finding the right retirement gift can also be a daunting task, as you’ll want to make sure it is a meaningful gift that shows how much you appreciate them.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

RIXO opened its third store located at 44 Carnaby Street, in the heart of Londo n ’ s busiest shopping area. The 995 square ft store opens this November. The RIXO Carnaby store is the ?rst to be curated with a design studio. The ?t out of the store will be vintage inspi r ed , keeping true to RI X O ’ s brand DNA. The store will hold all current collections and products perfect for gifting moving into the Christmas period.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Tuesday Morning , the off-price home goods retailer, has appointed Andrew T. Berger to lead the company as CEO. He replaces Fred Hand , who joined the company in May 2021. Berger’s appointment is effective immediately, following Hand’s decision to retire from the chief leadership role and the retailer’s board. At the time of Berger’s September 2022 appointment as Director of Tuesday Morning, the company had received a $32 million investment from Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), parent company of

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Wholesale beverage marketplace Kaddy is to restructure its consumer business into a pure-play B2B fulfilment service provider following a strategic review. Newly appointed CEO Steve Voorma said the business is generating growth momentum with Kaddy Marketplace and has “significant scalability” across the industry. Kaddy will now operate as Kaddy Marketplace for wholesale trading between buyers and beverage suppliers and Kaddy Fulfilment – a specialised B2B warehousing and logistics service to the

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