Tokinomo
JULY 26, 2023
While the COVID-19 pandemic has speeded up the adoption of online shopping, this doesn’t mean that brick-and-mortar stores are doomed. Actually, more than 80% of retail sales take place in stores. However, physical retailers should continue to innovate and find ways to attract and engage shoppers in stores.
Retail Focus
JULY 26, 2023
Promotion of any product or service in the modern world is not an easy topic. A high level of competition never allows market participants to relax and stand in one place. Retail is a particularly difficult mechanism to promote, because it is a large–scale business. However, it is quite realistic to promote it. We have collected several tools in order to promote the retail business easily and clearly.
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Retail Gazette
JULY 24, 2023
A new report released by Barclays ‘The New Retail Reality’ has revealed that more than 8 in 10 of retailers are confident about growth over the next year, despite recent cost of living pressures. Of the 601 retailers and wholesalers surveyed, 85% of them had a positive outlook on growth next year compared to the last 12 months. While the report proved that in-store shopping is here to stay in a post-pandemic world with 86% of retailers saying physical stores remain vital to their future plans.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2023
Super prime CBD retail rents have surged across Brisbane, Sydney, and Adelaide for the first time since the onset of Covid-19, according to a report by the CBRE. Adelaide recorded the biggest increase, with super prime rents up 7.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter to $3275 per sqm, the Australian Retail Figures Q2 2023 report shows. Brisbane was close behind with a 7.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter jump to $3595 per sqm, followed by Sydney with 1.5 per cent growth to $10,944 a sqm.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 27, 2023
In explaining the human mind, neuroscientist Antonio Damasio shared, “We are not thinking machines that feel; rather, we are feeling machines that think.” Not only are we feeling, but Damasio’s study also revealed that every decision we make is grounded in emotion. Going a step further than that, we actually can’t make a decision if we can’t feel. Unfortunately, this is something marketing professionals often overlook.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2023
After 17 years of running its discount department stores separately, retail conglomerate Wesfarmers announced earlier this week that it would be consolidating the back end operation of Kmart Australia and Target Australia. The decision, while outwardly focused on delivering better value to customers and improving its own cost of doing business, is also the latest attempt by Wesfarmers to bring Target back to sizable growth.
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Cisco Retail
JULY 24, 2023
Starting down a sustainability path can seem daunting for public sector organizations, but this journey is imperative for the future success of their operations as well as the well-being of our… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 26, 2023
The retail landscape of yesterday is no more. Global supply chain challenges, inflation and a shift to online consumerism have upended the traditional retailer and customer relationship. Retailers can no longer turn a blind eye to the reality that today’s increasingly online shoppers are savvier than ever and quick to make snap judgements about brands for as little as delayed shipping.
Rangeme
JULY 24, 2023
Calling all entrepreneurs, business owners, and product innovators! In an uber-competitive market, standing out is more crucial than ever for the success of your consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand. In this first in what will be a series of blogs, we will be taking you on a step-by-step journey on how to leverage the power of strategic branding, marketing, and advertising to influence retail buyers.
Inside Retail
JULY 26, 2023
Discounted designer goods retailer Cosette has been alleged of selling counterfeit goods and ‘superfakes’ following an investigation by media outlets. New South Wales Fair Trading has now received more than 25 complaints following reportage by The Sydney Morning Herald and A Current Affair. Many buyers have revealed that their designer bags were indeed ‘fake’ after authenticity checks failed to ensure the legitimacy of products.
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Tokinomo
JULY 24, 2023
Campaign scoop Meow Mix. What’s cuter than 1 cat singing a Meow Mix jingle? 5 cats dressed in denim singing the jingle like a 90s band. The Meow Mix commercial shows us what we didn’t know we needed - cats singing with NSYNC member JC Chasez alongside them. Cute and catchy!
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 28, 2023
Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply is revving up its growth plans with a new long-term target of eventually operating 3,000 stores in the U.S. — 200 more stores than previous targets. The retailer currently has 2,200 locations and will open approximately 70 new stores this year, said John Ordus, Tractor Supply’s EVP and Chief Stores Officer on the company’s Q2 earnings call.
Retail Wire
JULY 26, 2023
Retail is undergoing a transformation, moving from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to immersive experiences that create an emotional connection with shoppers. Luxury brands like Dior and Jacquemus are partnering with hospitality players to elevate their equity and create desirability, designing exclusive lifestyle spaces and seasonal pop-ups that engage customers in new ways.
Inside Retail
JULY 26, 2023
Drinks retailer Dan Murphy’s has opened a premium concept store in Sydney’s Martin Place for the precinct’s corporate clientele. The new Cellar concept boasts a “reduced floor format” compared to a typical Dan Murphy’s offering and is stocked with a range of high-quality wines, bespoke spirits, and curated beers. The store also features a temperature-controlled setting showcasing rare, back-vintage, and hard-to-source Australian and international wines.
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Retail Focus
JULY 26, 2023
In today’s highly competitive digital landscape, aesthetics play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining customers to your online retail business. It’s no secret that customers respond better to visually pleasing sites and stores, and retailers need to make the most of this if they want to stand out in a crowd of thousands of online sites. The visual appeal of your website is crucial in creating a lasting impression and enhancing user experience.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 28, 2023
Safeway and Albertsons have launched Vine & Cellar , a curated collection of wines available for sale online with direct shipping to customers in California. The selection includes wines priced from $10 per bottle to more than $1,000 , with plans to expand the assortment even further. All wines offered by Vine & Cellar are individually selected by Curtis Mann, Master of Wine and VP of Alcohol for Albertsons, along with his expert buying team.
Retail Wire
JULY 27, 2023
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud division of Amazon, has attracted thousands of customers to try out its AI service, Amazon Bedrock, which competes with Microsoft and Google in the artificial intelligence domain. The company aims to make every organization an AI company and is offering a wide range of AI models through Bedrock to.
Inside Retail
JULY 24, 2023
Listed conglomerate Wesfarmers is merging its store networks Target and Kmart into a singular $10 billion business in a bid to boost returns and bring better value to customers. Ian Bailey will continue to oversee the enlarged Kmart group, while Target MD Richard Pearson is assigned to a new role within Wesfarmers’ health unit. Kmart CEO John Gualtieri will run the day-to-day operation of the combined Kmart and Target stores.
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Retail Focus
JULY 25, 2023
Luxury Ukrainian nail bar So.Shell has opened its first pop-up salon in London’s Fitzrovia. Joining their original stand-alone space located in the iconic Carnaby area on Marshall Street, the brand’s first UK store which offers a range of nail, eyebrow and lash services with two treatment rooms. The new pop-up will be located at Pinch Bar, situated at 9-11 Tottenham Street.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 28, 2023
Merchants on the WooCommerce platform will be among the first to integrate directly with TikTok ’s new Shop feature, which allows brands to sell directly on the social media platform. The integration is an expansion of an ongoing partnership between WooCommerce and TikTok that also includes a number of advertising integrations. Now, through the beta program, WooCommerce merchants can bring their entire inventory to TikTok Shop.
Retail Wire
JULY 27, 2023
Samsung has launched two new folding smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Fold 5, alongside a tablet and two smartwatches. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a much larger cover display and a slimmer design with a three-stop, “zero gap” hinge, while the Galaxy Fold 5 has a 7.6-inch main screen, a reduced.
Inside Retail
JULY 24, 2023
Consumers have changed. The trend towards using self-service and self-checkout (SCO) options in both retail and hospitality was already strong, but the pandemic sent it soaring. Global research, conducted by Kantar for Glory Global Solutions, a market leader in retail cash recycling solutions, reveals that 80 per cent of consumers consider it important for retailers to provide a choice of checkout options.
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Retail Focus
JULY 24, 2023
Retailer confidence at Northern Ireland’s premier designer outlet is continuing to soar as existing tenants take more space to increase stock and add new lines. Long-time tenant, Mountain Warehouse is adding surf brand ANIMAL, taking an additional 1,116 sq ft adjacent to its existing unit, making its total footprint at The Boulevard 3,552 sq ft. The classic surf brand was first re-launched online after Mountain Warehouse acquired it in 2021, with a physical store roll out underway in strong
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 27, 2023
Authentic Brands Group has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to purchase footwear brand Rockport. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In addition, Authentic has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Marc Fisher Footwear , a leading full-service fashion footwear company and the U.S. footwear partner for the Authentic-owned brands Nine West, Hunter Boots and Bandolino brands.
Retail Wire
JULY 28, 2023
Despite the massive success of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie, sales of Barbie dolls and related merchandise have been falling for parent company Mattel in the first half of 2023. The Barbie brand saw a 23% decline in global gross billings during this period, although there was a slight improvement in sales leading up to the.
Inside Retail
JULY 24, 2023
Fast food chain McDonald’s is set to inject $1 billion into opening 100 new restaurants across Australia and upgrading its existing network. The company’s Australian chief Antoni Martinez says the company wants to capture the brand’s growing popularity and modernise its online offering. “I just think when you look at our performance at the moment, it’s a great opportunity for us to accelerate that growth,” Martinez told The Australian.
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Retail Focus
JULY 24, 2023
The Creative Retail Awards are delighted to announce the Shortlist for the 2023 Awards. The Shortlist presents some of the very best in global retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display with projects including Flannels, Gaucho, Selfridges, Myriam K, Hamleys, Nike and many more. The panel of Judges found it even tougher than usual this year to Shortlist the entries, with exceptional quality submitted from all corners of the globe; from North America, across Europe, South Africa, and t
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 25, 2023
Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch has opened its new flagship store on Manhattan’s 5th Avenue. Located between 52nd and 53rd Streets, the store features the brand’s women’s and men’s collections as well as dedicated shop-in-shop spaces for Abercrombie Kids and its adult activewear franchise YPB (Your Personal Best).
Retail Wire
JULY 28, 2023
Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary expresses optimism about TikTok’s livestreaming capabilities, which have sent a “shockwave through the Shark Tank community.” O’Leary highlights TikTok’s engagement algorithm as a key driver of its success, allowing the platform to understand users’ preferences and show them relevant content at the right time.
Inside Retail
JULY 27, 2023
Subscription-based meal kit provider Marley Spoon plans to revise its full-year revenue guidance after sales plummeted on soft consumer demand. For the quarter to June 30, net revenue fell 21 per cent to €86 million (A$141.31 million) while operating EBITDA slumped 161 per cent to A$3.94 million. In Australia, net revenue grew marginally, up 1 per cent to $59.32 million while the US market reported a 9.1 per cent increase to $67.37 million.
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