Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

We appreciate working on an even playing field today and want to continue to work collaboratively with Mattress Firm. Purple Reaffirms IP Ownership As part of its new and improved relationship, Purple and Tempur Sealy have squashed their ongoing IP arguments. This agreement will give us time to explore expansion opportunities.”

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Inside Retail

MARCH 18, 2024

The dirty secret of textile waste, increasingly, is becoming public, with the Australian industry alone manufacturing and importing over 1.4 billion units of new clothing each year, more than half of which end up in landfills, according to the Seamless Scheme Design Report.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The partnership is expected to improve automation innovation from equipment manufacturers and help managers identify and implement solutions to reduce business disruptions. M stands for maximising marketing, while C and D stand for committing to the core and doubling down on delivery, digital, drive-thru and development.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2023

By integrating Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based Integrated Demand and Supply Planning solutions into its existing Advanced Planning System (APS), SSB hopes to improve its manufacturing efficiency and better meet customer demand.

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Global Shop

MARCH 21, 2024

In the manufacturing industry, continuous improvement is both a philosophy and strategy for long-term success. Continuous improvement uses an integrated approach where processes, products and services are monitored on a regular basis and continually improved in all areas of the business.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Mack will stay on through the rest of this year to ensure a smooth transition and will continue as a special advisor to Rubin and Fanatics in the future. During his tenure the company more than doubled the number of markets it operated in, added new partners, improved its unit economics and customer experience and went public.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Founded in 1934, Ashford Handicrafts is a family-owned New Zealand brand that specialises in manufacturing spinning wheels and weaving looms for crafting. James Ashford: Ashford Handicrafts is the world’s leading manufacturer of spinning wheels, weaving looms, and other textile craft equipment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 8, 2024

But the company said that the platform will continue to be “updated and expanded” with future updates, potentially including the addition of new products and services such as programs to help patients adhere to medical regimens. ” The move to go DTC is a bold one and appears to be a first for a drug manufacturer.

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Global Shop

MARCH 21, 2024

In the second of this two-part blog, we will explore how continuous improvement works in conjunction with ERP software as it offers an ideal approach for small to medium-sized manufacturing companies. ( A CHIEVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT WITH ERP ERP software plays an indispensable role throughout the shop floor.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Rather than manufacturing new flannel fabric for this product line, Converse has partnered with Beyond Retro, a UK-based fashion and vintage retailer, and is utilising existing flannel patterns. It would be a few years before we had the right partner and processes in place to manufacture seasonally. The only limit is our imagination.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

While brick-and-mortar stores continue to command 80% of global sales, a significant portion of retail CEOs are investing heavily in enhancing online shopping experiences. As a result, profitability is now a top priority for retail CEOs. A critical area of focus is transforming their business into more profitable omnichannel platforms.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. Temu also operates as a manufacturer-to-consumer marketplace and offers a wide range of merchandise, from homewares to apparel.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Quite frankly, they are looking for any way possible to improve their margins amid an economic climate and challenges unlike any the world has ever seen before. Domestic Manufacturing is Finding its Place in a Global Economy. This might include some of the manufacturing components, which could be brought closer together.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2023

The Private Label Manufacturers Association reported that sales of private label consumer packaged goods soared 11% last year to nearly $230 billion. food and beverage trends found that 74% of consumers would be likely to continue buying private-label brands even if price weren’t an issue. This time, however, that may not be the case.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2024

One of the biggest factors supporting this dramatic improvement has been the CCU’s proactive approach — not only keeping counterfeit products off the site but also going after counterfeiters “wherever they are, to disrupt or dismantle their organizations,” said Kebharu Smith, Director of the CCU in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As geopolitical disputes and fragile infrastructures continue to disrupt the global flow of goods, sustainability and automation topped the list of topics among supply chain professionals at the Las Vegas debut of Deliver Americas , Sept. For almost as long as retail has existed, the supply chain has contentedly operated behind the curtain.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Of course, things have moved on a little from the early days of simple displays, with retailers now having a whole arsenal of tools at their disposal to not only bring in more consumers, but also improve their overall experience. Retailers have been using visual merchandising and props to draw in customers for as long as shops have been open.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Wiser Solutions’ Digital Shelf Intelligence (DSI) serves as a powerful tool for brand manufacturers navigating the dynamic landscape of eCommerce. In essence, smaller third-party sellers or independent retailers trigger pricing conflicts for products, including for one of Wiser’s major appliance and electronics manufacturer customers.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With brands already doing their part, it is only right, and smart, that retailers follow suit and take similar steps to improve their sustainability. Step forward Shoplight, which has worked with a wide range of clients in the retail sector on strategies to improve their lighting while reducing energy usage.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

Despite expectations of a modest economic downturn, this period presents an opportunity for businesses to optimize their operations, improve marketing strategies and enhance their technological infrastructure. These AI applications range from optimizing pricing and inventory management to fraud prevention.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

New tools make data available to retailers like never before and are the linchpin to improving efficiencies, reducing waste, saving energy and assessing overall carbon footprint. Here are some of the ways retailers can reduce their carbon footprint using new tooling and data analytics: Improving Freight’s Environmental Capabilities.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2023

Control over supply chains plays an essential role in achieving these goals, including an emphasis on Australian suppliers and manufacturers. First, consumer desire for traceable and ethical supply chains continue to grow. Matt Jensen, founder and CEO of M.J. Externally, brands are feeling pressure from consumers and regulation.

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Global Shop

JANUARY 16, 2024

If everything went off without a hitch in manufacturing, life would be much simpler for those who make the products that are essential to our lives. The manufacturing labor shortage has abated in some areas, but the industry is a long way from resolving it. manufacturing industry totaled approximately 686,000 unfilled jobs.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 15, 2022

The German premium domestic appliance manufacturer has taken 2,000 sq ft on a new ten-year lease. Notable additions this year already include luxury watch brand Tag Heuer and electric car manufacturer Polestar, existing major retailers including John Lewis, Zara, Next and River Island.

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Global Shop

APRIL 16, 2024

In the last four years, I’ve visited over 50 manufacturers and had the privilege of deep diving into their systems to provide insights on how they can improve their processes. Shop Management & Quality Control: Ensure the manufactured inventory goes into finished goods with the correct costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This sharp increase is attributed to surging demand for AI-powered retail solutions as the industry continues to undergo digital transformation. Improved Quality and Productivity : Because AI-powered tools are designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy, they can improve your brand’s productivity and the quality of its products and services.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether it’s influencing them with a homepage banner (think about a sign right as you walk into your local grocery store) or getting to a sponsored search ad (a placement you only pay for when a consumer actually clicks), there are a lot of onsite opportunities for manufacturers to leverage. So, what’s not to love – right?

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Retail Bound

MARCH 26, 2024

In-store audits are an essential part of the retail industry, as they help ensure product manufacturers that their products are displayed correctly in-store. Focusing Only on One Aspect Another mistake that product manufacturers may make is focusing solely on one aspect of the store during an audit.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

CBD retailers are a focus on our path to recovery with foot traffic through our capital cities still quite low with the absence of international tourists and exacerbated by people continuing to work from home. The post Sharp improvement in retail sales as Omicron impact wanes appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Empower employees with immersive virtual or mixed reality experiences to learn new skills, processes, and procedures and improve knowledge retention. It seems like every day a new piece of content is published about the metaverse that defines the metaverse, projects its market size, and offers frameworks for conceptual understanding.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Better and more meaningful data can often be gathered on the backend to respond directly to consumer behavior and help improve the product’s performance. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are obsessed with two things: maximizing revenue and minimizing operational expenses.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The ongoing global logistics disruptions continue to impact businesses, and many of them recognize the need to better equip their supply chains by identifying alternative trading partnerships and developing a broader list of suppliers across the globe. Global Sourcing. Getting Up-to-Date Insights. Better Value for Money.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As prices continue rising, consumers rely on a combination of their wallets and consciences when deciding which fashion industry trends to buy into. Innovations include new biodegradable materials and manufacturing processes that reduce both textile and environmental waste in the pursuit of sustainable apparel.

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Retail Focus

JULY 3, 2023

Brands and retailers rely on the supply chain so that they can continue to operate and get products to customers. If you’re part of a supply chain, be that a manufacturer, supplier or brand and you’re facing these challenges, then you may think the future is looking bleak. What are some of the other challenges?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

Inflation is greatly pressuring manufacturers’ margins due to rising gas prices, costly transportation and expensive raw materials. It has become even more critical to find ways to connect with consumers as buying patterns shift and supply chain issues continue to lead to out-of-stock pressure.

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Global Shop

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Developing homegrown leaders is one of the most important things companies can do to pave the way for continued success. based trade association with 1,200 tool & die and precision manufacturing companies representing more than $35 billion in sales. NTMA is a U.S.-based

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Global Shop

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Global Shop Solutions is known throughout the industry for simplifying manufacturing through its ERP software. After two years of virtual-only conferences, we’re excited to have an in-person ERP User Conference again,” says Daniel Carranco, Director of Continuous Improvement for Global Shop Solutions.

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