Tokinomo
AUGUST 8, 2023
In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape, technology continues to reshape the way consumers interact with brands and products. One innovation that's gaining traction is the concept of in-store media networks.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 8, 2023
Sure, points and coupons are great, but today’s consumers are expecting far more from branded loyalty programs. While dollar savings may be top-of-mind for many shoppers today, “value” can have a very different meaning for others. That is why consumers are looking for more diverse and robust programs that provide value in different ways. In fact, research from PwC indicates that 43% of consumers want programs to be more flexible in the rewards and benefits they offer.
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Retail Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
Tapping into the capabilities of AI and ML will soon become required just to achieve the status quo. All it takes is one competitor to set the bar.
Intelligence Node
AUGUST 7, 2023
The buzz of the back-to-school season has swept across the United States again, with retailers and consumers alike in the midst of one of the most significant shopping periods of. The post Back to School 2023: A Playbook to Win the Market appeared first on Blog.
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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
AUGUST 8, 2023
Running a successful retail business involves juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities. As an astute business owner, you must strategically allocate resources to focus on core competencies while delegating certain functions to external experts. This is where outsourcing comes into play. Outsourcing allows you to partner with specialized service providers, saving time, reducing costs, and improving overall efficiency.
Hyken
AUGUST 8, 2023
CX is the abbreviation for customer experience. Somehow, someone decided X is a better abbreviation for experience than E is. Regardless, I’ve started seeing the X being used in other ways. For example, there is UX, or user experience , which is the experience the customer has with your products and services. Here are some others that you may have heard of: EX is to employees as CX is to customers.
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Retail Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
The Exchange, which is celebrating its 128th birthday, forges partnerships with retailers like Old Navy and The Home Depot — making for a loyal military customer base.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 8, 2023
The online shopping industry has surpassed 2.6 billion digital shoppers in the first half of 2023, with 33% of the globe now considered an online shopper. That said, there is still substantial untapped opportunity within ecommerce, and one of the biggest barriers to online shopping is completely in control of the retailers themselves. Right now, retailers are selfishly positioning their customer journey to benefit their marketing efforts, not the end consumer.
LS Retail
AUGUST 9, 2023
©iStock/Yellow Man Inflation is the single most important problem for many global small-business owners, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said, despite price rises slowing to their lowest level in two years in June. Many owners are also reporting a struggle to fill job openings, the federation said. The percentage of owners expecting an improvement in business conditions in the next six months rose by 10 points to a net negative 30, the highest reading in nearly two years b
Inside Retail
AUGUST 9, 2023
Coach’s parent company, Tapestry, is nearing a deal to acquire luxury fashion giant Capri Holdings, marking one of the biggest fashion tie-ups this year, according to the Wall Street Journal. In a deal expected to be announced as soon as tomorrow, Tapestry will add Capri Holdings’ three luxury fashion labels – Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace – to its portfolio, where they will join Coach, Kate Spade New York and Stuart Weitzman.
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Retail Wire
AUGUST 9, 2023
As automation is expected to impact certain jobs in the future, companies adopting robots in manufacturing, kitchens, and delivery are creating opportunities for workers to participate in building and implementing technology. Both humanoid and nonhumanoid robots are predicted to influence employment, with companies projecting growth, displacement, or a neutral effect due to technology, according to.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 11, 2023
Mexican grocer Chedraui , Raley’s Supermarkets and Primark Stores have topped the National Retail Federation’s 2023 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S. The annual ranking is compiled by global marketing consultancy Kantar and is determined by comparing year-over-year increases in domestic sales (in the case of the 2023 list, this means 2021 versus 2022).
Retail Focus
AUGUST 10, 2023
Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior Retail Consultant at Univers Retail | Published Author | Visiting Lecturer. In the ever-evolving landscape of luxury retail, traditional brick-and-mortar boutiques are no longer the sole representation of opulence. Luxury brands are progressively expanding their horizons by venturing into unconventional spaces such as hotels, coffee kiosks, bakeries, restaurants, spas, and gyms.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 10, 2023
Aldi Australia has named Anna McGrath as its new CEO, succeeding former local chief Tom Daunt who became the business’ joint MD in May. McGrath has been with the company for 17 years in various leadership roles and was the former group MD for both US and Australian businesses. Of her appointment, McGrath said she is “honoured” to lead the business, adding that Aldi has always been focused on price leadership, but “it has never been more important than now” “We have a responsibi
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Tokinomo
AUGUST 7, 2023
Campaign corner Better with. Pepsi and agency Alma were recognized by the industry for their outstanding 2021 "Better With Pepsi" campaign. This creative initiative revealed the brand's logo cleverly concealed within crumpled burger wrappers from fast-food chains that didn't offer Pepsi. In the newest version of the campaign, the Pepsi logo ingeniously blends into Captain Morgan and Bacardi branding, urging consumers to reconsider their usual rum and Coke preference.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 11, 2023
Wolverine Worldwide ’s Board of Directors has terminated President and CEO Brendan Hoffman and he has formally stepped down as a director of the company. The announcement coincides with the footwear manufacturer’s Q2 financial results, which saw a 17.4% revenue drop year-over-year. Christopher E. Hufnagel, who has served as President of the company since June, will take the helm as CEO and serve on the Board.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 9, 2023
Do you know how PR can change the dimension of your sales regardless of what product or service you are offering during and after a life event? It can help your business to grow by showing the consumer why your service is more unique than your competitors. When it comes to attracting new consumers, you need to understand that the PR team is the one that coordinates every strategy after communicating with different departments to create a buzz-worthy ad campaign.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 8, 2023
Retail has long capitalised on social and cultural events in order to generate sales. This can be seen in the countless marketing campaigns that were launched in the leadup to the Barbie movie, which stimulated huge activity for hundreds of brands. Sporting events have also proven to be invaluable for brands as a means of aligning themselves with and engaging the public.
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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 Wire
AUGUST 11, 2023
Despite ongoing streaming challenges and restructuring costs, Disney reported mixed results for its fiscal third quarter. The company experienced a 7.4% decline in Disney+ subscribers, with most losses coming from Disney+ Hotstar due to the loss of Indian Premier League cricket rights. Disney also recorded $2.65 billion in one-time charges and impairments, leading to a.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 10, 2023
J.Crew Group has appointed former Intermix and Ann Taylor executive Adrienne Lazarus as President of Madewell , effective September 2023. Lazarus will report to J.Crew Group CEO Libby Wadle. Throughout her more than 30 -year career, Lazarus has led high-growth, well-established brands in the luxury and contemporary space, including vertical, multi-brand and direct-to-consumer retail.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 8, 2023
The prestigious VM and Display Awards have officially opened their doors for entries, providing a unique opportunity for retailers, suppliers, and agencies to demonstrate their creative prowess and innovative solutions in the retail industry. Once again the Awards are free to enter and you can enter as many projects into as many different categories as you wish.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 7, 2023
In the ever-changing landscape of retail, few toys have the name recognition and star appeal of Barbie. Since its introduction at the New York Toy Fair in 1959, Barbie has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, influencing not only toy design and manufacturing but also fashion, popular culture and marketing. The hype has reached a crescendo in recent months, building up to the recent release of the live-action Barbie film, produced by and starring Australian actor Margot Robbie.
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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 Wire
AUGUST 11, 2023
Oscar Health, a major provider of individual health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), reported a quarterly loss of $15 million along with a decline in membership. The company’s health plan membership dropped to 970,543 in the second quarter, down from nearly 1.04 million members in the previous year. Despite narrowing its losses.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 10, 2023
Insider Intelligence predicts that mobile commerce sales will account for 43.4% of total U.S. retail ecommerce sales — and 6.5% of all U.S. retail sales — in 2023. Although standard m-commerce sites offer ease and convenience, more consumers are spending more time in mobile apps, especially those that offer seamless and immersive brand experiences. In fact, a survey of more than 600 consumers found that nearly 90% have at least one mobile shopping app installed on their phone, and half of those
Retail Focus
AUGUST 8, 2023
A pet care retailer headquartered in West Sussex has secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK to support its growth nationally and internationally, and to create up to 320 jobs nationwide. Pet Family, which operates 150 stores across London and the South East of England under its Pets Corner brand , is using the multi-million pound funding to open ten new stores throughout England including in Chelmsford, Ascot, East Grinstead, Newbury and Colchester by the end of the year with more
Inside Retail
AUGUST 7, 2023
David Jones is expected to axe as many as 100 jobs as its department store operations are being reviewed under the new owner. The company is in the process of improving store efficiency and eliminating tasks such as preparing sales reports for stores and office tasks, which can increasingly be done with the use of technology. As a result, there will be redundancies within the business.
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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 Wire
AUGUST 11, 2023
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has reported a solid earnings beat, with a 14% year-on-year growth in revenue for the quarter ending June 30. This marks the largest annual increase in sales since the September 2021 quarter. The company’s push into overseas markets was successful, evidenced by a 60% year-on-year surge in revenue from international commerce.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 10, 2023
With the help of ChatGPT and Bard, the hype around generative AI has soared over the past few months, with experts shouting daily from the mountaintops about its potential to revolutionize the retail industry. From generating product descriptions and dynamic pricing to improving data quality and automating redundant tasks, AI has been monikered as the magical fix-it-all technology that promises to slash time-to-market, quadruple employee productivity and deliver larger-than-life customer experie
Retail Focus
AUGUST 8, 2023
Gibson , the iconic and leading American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson is proud to announce it will officially open a new Gibson Garage in London. The Gibson Garage is the ultimate guitar experience and destination for music lovers across the globe, and the place to explore Gibson’s 130-year music history.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 7, 2023
Frasers Property Australia has won permit approval for the first stage of a retail complex in Melbourne’s burgeoning western suburb Mambourin. Mambourin Marketplace, which will be anchored by a major supermarket operator, will feature 7200sqm of retail space, including a planned medical area, pharmacy, and up to 25 specialised retailers including fresh food grocers, cafes, and restaurants.
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