Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2022

The last couple of years have been some of the most uncertain and surreal periods of the past century. It’s no surprise that this year’s trends are focused on a sense of escapism and a need to make the world a better, more united place. Dashing – a leading retail experience group – recently released its 12 Trends of Christmas Book, featuring this year’s 12 hottest trends, to get retailers ready for the festive season, and beyond.

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Wiser

MARCH 15, 2022

In the world of retail, actionable data collection and analysis are essential to making logical, evidence-based decisions that could improve your products’ health on the shelf. Since you rely heavily on consumer shopping behavior and shelf insights, collecting as much information as possible on what goes on inside stores is crucial. But just collecting the data isn’t enough.

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CJ Retail Solutions

MARCH 15, 2022

Until fairly recently, ‘ sustainability in retail’ was a bit of a buzzword with only a few brands and retailers genuinely focusing on them as part of the Mission Statements and Core Values. However, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies are now at the heart of businesses as they focus on reducing their environmental impact and strive towards carbon net-zero.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

If you spend any time at all on social media it’s hard to escape influencers, and there’s a good reason for that — they are incredibly compelling, both to consumers and advertisers. So it will come as no surprise that even after growing a staggering 42% in 2021, the influencer market is expected continue that trajectory in 2022 reaching $15 billion by the end of the year, according to projections from influencer marketplace Collabstr. “ These content creators own consumers’ attention, so it̵

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Non-profit charity organisation Thread Together will open a permanent Clothing Hub at Lismore Showgrounds to help the community affected by the recent flooding in the region. The new Clothing Hub will be the largest store yet set up by the organisation and will sell a range of new menswear, womenswear, shoes and accessories and a wide selection of childrenswear which will be made at no cost to the recipients. .

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

Walmart plans to hire 5,000 technology associates and open new hubs in Atlanta and Toronto this year. The company’s tech team, which grew 26 percent last year, is looking to add people to fill rules in architecture, cybersecurity, data science, data engineering, development, product management, software engineering and technical program management.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

During the pandemic, the relationship between homeowners and their homes fundamentally changed, as lockdowns, social distancing guidance and quarantine protocols left many consumers with an abundance of time to stare at their own four walls. These homebound tendencies ignited a fervor for redecorating and DIY home improvement that, by all accounts, is continuing strong into 2022.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 16, 2022

Former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty knows better than anyone how difficult Mother’s Day can be. In 2014, her son, Luke, was murdered by his father, a shocking tragedy that upended her life and drove her to start campaigning against family violence. But she also experienced a much earlier loss that has shaped her feelings about Mother’s Day from a young age.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 14, 2022

Sloane Stanley has announced two new entrances to the King’s Road – ‘ King’s Road: The Art and Mystery’ exhibition and Nearly New Cashmere Co , the upcycled cashmere brand. Spanning a total of 2,622 sq ft, these two new pop-ups bring new elements of innovation and creativity to one of London’s most loved high streets. The ‘King’s Road: The Art and Mystery’ exhibition has returned to Chelsea for a second year following remarkable success in 2021 and showcases a variety of materials, photogr

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Retail Wire

MARCH 18, 2022

GameStop reported an unexpected loss of $1.86 a share in the quarter ending Jan. 29. It also announced that it will launch a marketplace for nonfungible tokens (NFTs) by the end of the second quarter.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2022

In the world of digital consumerism, non-fungible tokens or NFT technology is still a relatively new trend. Even though it has not been around for very long, it’s created such a long-lasting impact in its short lifespan that it will be transformative for the ecommerce market in the years to come. The Impact of NFTs on Brands. NFTs are individually certified, verifiable and non-interchangeable objects.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Premium Australian fashion designer Ginger & Smart has closed two of its Sydney boutiques under the cover of a short-term administration. . Administrators Katherine Barnet and Damien Hodgkinson of Olvera Advisors were appointed on February 25 in what a spokesperson for the retailer’s parent Alquemie Group described to Inside Retail as “a strategic administration to deal with some legacy issues”.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 14, 2022

A-COLD-WALL* has announced the launch of a second Seoul concept store-in-store this month. Following the opening of a bold and distinctly industrial space inside the world-renowned Hyundai COEX, the brand unveils yet another site in the Korean capital, this time located in the famed Lotte Department Store, Jamsil. A-COLD-WALL* embark on the next chapter of its developing relationship with fashion consultancy and importer Modern Works via a companion store-in-store, part of a series of dynamic br

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Retail Wire

MARCH 18, 2022

Gig workers delivery people and food orders for DoorDash, Lyft, Uber and others are taking a hit from rising gas prices. The drivers have traditionally not been reimbursed for miles driven since they are independent contractors. Lyft and Uber have recently added surcharges to help drivers offset the costs of filling up their tanks.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2022

Bipartisan members of the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland alerting the Department of Justice to potentially criminal conduct by Amazon and its senior executives. The letter states that Amazon engaged in a “pattern and practice” of misleading conduct reportedly designed to “influence, obstruct or impede” the committee’s 16-month investigation into competition in digital markets.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Global outdoor apparel business Kathmandu Holdings Limited has changed its name to KMD Brands Limited as part of a refreshed corporate strategy. The parent company is looking to distinguish itself from its Kathmandu brand, and the revision to its brand identity will assist in developing the company as a multi-channel business. The company has also established a new logo, purpose and vision statement.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 14, 2022

In spite of the currently unstable supply chain climate within the UK and the continuing battle with covid and inflationary pressures, SDEA is pleased to report a vote of confidence from within the display industry. The latest SDEA survey reveals 66% of members experienced an increase in sales for the final six months of 2021 compared with the same period of 2020 – the average increase in sales being an encouraging 29%.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 18, 2022

Every wave of COVID-19 to date has included outbreaks in Europe before moving into the U.S. A new wave of the virus has spiked in France, Germany and other European nations with cases up markedly in recent weeks. Recent testing of wastewater in the U.S. shows an increase in the BA.2 variant, another sign that a new wave of cases is likely.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2022

Neiman Marcus Group has appointed former Guess? executive Katie Anderson as EVP and CFO, reporting directly to CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck. In her new role, Anderson will drive all financial functions for the company as well as risk management, real estate, supply chain and tracking progress toward the luxury retailer’s growth execution and strategy.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Australian fashion retailer APG & Co along with charity organisation Thread Together will donate 9000 items of unworn Sportscraft and JAG stock valued at over $500,000 to flood-hit communities. Thread Together collaborates with Australia’s largest clothing suppliers to donate clothes to people in need across communities. APG is also planning on providing additional support to the distressed community based on requirements.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 14, 2022

Central Craigavon Limited, owners of the Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, have announced that terms have been agreed with Primark for a new anchor store. Occupying a sales area of 30,800 sq ft, work will commence on the new Primark store this summer and will open to customers later this year. Martin Walsh, Rushmere Centre Manager, commented; “Primark is a fantastic addition to Rushmere.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 17, 2022

A National Labor Relations Board investigation has found merit in claims by two baristas working at Starbucks in Phoenix that the company has engaged in retaliatory actions against them for their pro-union activities. Starbucks has denied the allegations. “A partner’s interest in a union does not exempt them from the standards we have always held,” said Reggie Borges, a Starbucks spokesperson.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 16, 2022

Macy’s has launched its digitally focused Own Your Style platform as part of its strategy of providing customers with omnichannel experiences that connect Macys.com, the Macy’s app, social media and brick-and-mortar stores. The platform includes the return of Macy’s Style Crew, the team of in-house experts who guide shoppers by sharing live demos, tutorials and recommendations.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2022

Fashion retailer Cue is among the first brands to offer a new same-hour delivery service through a partnership between logistics platform Shippit and tech business Uber. Utilising the two business’ supply chain and logistics systems, fashion retailers around the country will soon be able to fulfil orders at a speed the industry hasn’t yet tapped into in Australia, bringing it up to par with customer expectations, according to Cue’s chief information officer Shane Lenton.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 17, 2022

Kosa Art Group will be exhibiting at the 2022 Visual Merchandising and Display Show. Visit them on stand C7 between the 5-6 April at the Business Design Centre in London. About: We are Kosa Art Group and Art is our Passion! We create Mixed-Media installations that speak out from the crowd and deliver desired concepts.We specialise in the Art of Window Display, created with unique artistic quality.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 17, 2022

Dollar General is forecasting a sales increase of about 10 percent this year and a jump in profits of between 12 and 14 percent. The retailers expects that inflation will lead more consumers to shop in its stores. Rival Dollar Tree recently increased its top price from $1 to $1.25, but Dollar General has not followed suit.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

Target will retrofit a Vista, Calif. store with multiple innovations designed to reduce emissions and achieve net zero energy usage as part of the retailer’s efforts to achieve its sustainability goals. These features will inform Target’s future investments in new stores and remodel programs as the retailer seeks to develop greener operations. One of the major elements of the Vista store is 3,420 solar panels across the location’s roof and new carport canopies, which will help the site produce u

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2022

Luxury eyewear brand Maui Jim has been acquired by Kering Eyewear. This acquisition is deemed as a ‘major milestone’ in the company’s broader expansion strategy, which seeks to reinforce the label as a major high-end brand. . “Our companies share similar values, along with a strong commitment to our people and our customers, leading to a remarkable strategic fit,” said Walter Hester, CEO of Maui Jim.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 15, 2022

56% of retailers think environmental activists pose a bigger risk of supply chain disruption this year than in 2021. Research by international logistics company Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) highlights concerns as pressure group Extinction Rebellion announces new plans for more climate change protests. ST JAMES’S, LONDON/ENGLAND- 5 September 2020: Police observing XR Amazonia Alliance and Animal Rebellion protesting outside the Brazilian Embassy protesting to end the destruction of th

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Retail Wire

MARCH 17, 2022

Supply chain disruptions caused seasonal clothing and other goods to show up too late to be sold in mainstream stores. This has create buying opportunities for Burlington Stores, Ross Stores and other off-price retailers. “We see more potential opportunities in front of us from closeouts,” said Ross Stores CEO Barbara Rentler. “There’s a lot of that merchandise that vendors are still moving [that] is not necessarily even in the country.”.

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