Inside Retail
MAY 18, 2022
It’s time to get that great sales team of yours delivering the best possible well-rounded customer experience. Here’s the coaching framework to make that happen: Sales training alone won’t cut it anymore. Research shows that a combination three key elements can increase sales performance by an average between 41 to 55 per cent. Let’s do the maths. 1 + 2 + 3 = 55.
Small Biz Trends
MAY 19, 2022
Getting your product ready for market is only the primary step, selling your product requires different types of marketing strategies. Content marketing strategies help your business come on top by developing and sharing articles and different modes of media to attract and engage customers looking for products like yours. Content marketing courses teach you the best of these strategies.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 19, 2022
With heady revenue predictions for retail media north of $100 billion and with equally impressive growth rates, it’s not surprising to see a surge of retailers opening advertising shops in attempts to capture share. But we’re still in the early days of retail media, with the large and capable players (Walmart, Amazon, Kroger and Instacart) scooping up the lion’s share of brands’ investments.
Tokinomo
MAY 17, 2022
Campaign scoop. Change is always good. Kevin Hart, one of the funniest celebrities shoot a commercial for Beyond Meat to show us that “Change is a great thing”. While the commercial focuses on the importance of tradition, it highlights the impact that a small change can have on the future of our planet.
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.
Inside Retail
MAY 15, 2022
Mountain bike apparel startup, Norman, has unveiled its first range of sustainable and ethically-produced clothing that combines “support and utility with a modern minimalist aesthetic”. Co-founders Jacinta and Charlie Timmins said they launched the label after identifying a gap in the market for ethically produced, durable mountain bike clothing that makes its wearers feel comfortable on and off the bike.
Retail Focus
MAY 16, 2022
Dyson has unveiled its innovative new technology space in Harrods, Knightsbridge. Dyson’s latest innovations in Haircare, Environmental Care and cord-free Floorcare will now be available at Harrods. All Dyson technology can be found at the prestigious Technology Hall on the 5 th floor at Harrods where Dyson Experts will be on hand to educate Harrods customers and allow shoppers to get hands-on with Dyson technology.
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Retail Wire
MAY 19, 2022
Taco Bell has put its popular Mexican Pizza back on the menu after removing it two years ago. The chain made the decision to add the item back after fans of the dish went on social media to lobby for its return.
Inside Retail
MAY 19, 2022
CW: This story is about family and domestic violence. Help is available at 1800RESPECT. Australian HR experts have welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s recent finding that people working under modern awards should be entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave, saying the benefits far outweigh any potential costs to businesses. “The introduction of a paid domestic violence leave policy is a hugely positive step, for both employees and employers, and society, full stop,” Melissa
Retail Focus
MAY 19, 2022
Lakeside, owned by property company SGS, is pleased to announce that M&S has signed to open a new store at the centre, due to launch in Spring 2023. Lakeside’s existing M&S store will move from its current location to the new unit, covering 98,000 sq ft of net selling space. The store will offer customers a wide range of M&S products across its new Foodhall and Clothing & Home departments.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 18, 2022
Sephora and 27 other retailers, along with the Open to All nonprofit, have signed the Mitigate Racial Bias in Retail Charter, marking their commitment to concrete steps that will improve equality across the industry. The charter is designed to create a more welcoming environment for all by reducing racially biased experiences and unfair treatment of shoppers.
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Cisco Retail
MAY 20, 2022
This is the third post in a series about writing ChatOps services on top of the Webex API. In the first post , we built a Webex Bot that received message events from a group room and printed the event JSON out to the console. In the second , we added security to that Bot, adding an encrypted authentication header to Webex events, and subsequently adding a simple list of authorized users to the event handler.
Inside Retail
MAY 19, 2022
Woolworths Group is to acquire a majority 80.2 per cent stake in online marketplace, MyDeal. Sean Senvirtne, CEO and founder of MyDeal, and other key management will retain the balance of the shares and will continue to lead the business after the sale. The deal – an all-cash consideration of $1.05 per share – values MyDeal at $271.8 million and is subject to customary conditions, including ACCC and court approval.
Retail Focus
MAY 19, 2022
Landsec has announced that Laings, the luxury jewellery retailer, has opened a new dedicated OMEGA showroom at St David’s Cardiff. The renowned watchmaker has taken an 838 sq ft space, which is both the first mono-brand showroom to be operated by Laings, and the first dedicated store for OMEGA in Wales. The new location on Hayes Arcade, the emerging luxury watch and jewellery quarter at St David’s, features OMEGA’s Constellation, Seamaster, Speedmaster, and De Ville collections.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 16, 2022
As its name implies, Direct to Consumer (DTC) retail seeks to appeal directly to consumers with a brand they will recognize and seek out. But as this part of the industry grows more crowded, DTC retailers are finding it tougher to make their mark. Overcoming this challenge requires DTC companies to leverage their advantages as specialty retailers in order to deliver highly targeted messages that lay out their value proposition, while also delivering a personalized experience that a broader marke
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Cisco Retail
MAY 19, 2022
Twenty-first-century networking. It seems like a simple idea. All you want is to get the network to do what you intend it to. Nothing more, nothing less. But in today’s world, there are so many factors when it comes to networking: more users, more devices, security concerns, various domains, distributed applications, cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, IoT — the list goes on and on.
Inside Retail
MAY 18, 2022
Incredibly, climate action barely rates a mention in this year’s election campaign, yet a significant national survey undertaken during the heart of the pandemic revealed that – even in the midst of that crisis – Australians were more concerned about climate change than Covid-19. Those Australians are of course voters, customers and workers who power our economy.
Retail Focus
MAY 19, 2022
Volvo, one of Europe’s leading car makers, has opened a new studio at Brent Cross, providing unique access to its latest electric vehicles as the brand aims to ‘become all-electric’ by 2030. This is the first electric vehicle showcase within a UK retail destination for Volvo and underpins the wider strategy by Hammerson to repurpose and future-proof the destination with more experiential, entertainment and leisure brands.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 17, 2022
There was a time, not too long ago, when it took a lot of convincing to get consumers to consider secondhand. Now, both consumers and the retailers that serve them are quite willingly jumping on the resale bandwagon, driving an already hot sector toward even further growth. The U.S. secondhand market is projected to double in the next five years, reaching $82 billion by 2026, according to ThredUP ’s 10 th annual Resale Report , conducted in partnership with GlobalData.
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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
Cisco Retail
MAY 17, 2022
When something in your house breaks, it’s your problem. When something in your network breaks, it’s everyone’s problem. At least, that’s how it can feel when the sudden influx of support tickets, angry phone calls, and so on start rolling in. They quickly remind you that those numbers behind the traffic visualizations are more than numbers alone. They represent individuals.
Inside Retail
MAY 17, 2022
Coles has introduced 10 days of paid leave for team members who undergo gender affirmation. Coles’ chief legal and safety officer, and chair of the Coles Pride Steering Committee, David Brewster said the retailer is committed to championing LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workplace. “We know that we have at least 900 team members who identify as transgender or gender diverse.
Retail Focus
MAY 17, 2022
Independent German electric car manufacturer, Next.e.GO Mobile SE, is setting a new benchmark in customer experience with brand stores that are more than just a point of sale. In the new Brand Store on Berlin’s Kurfürstendamm (216), visitors can experience the e.GO way of building cars, the new model e.wave X and are also able to reserve directly on site. “For us the brand store is much more than a place to display our cars or get a test drive; it is a place to connect with our custo
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 16, 2022
Third-party marketplaces have emerged as one of the biggest growth opportunities for retailers this year, with companies from Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond to Giant Food and Michaels launching marketplaces (or announcing plans to do so) in the last six months alone. Albertson’s will soon join that mix as well, and the company’s Senior Director of Marketplaces Jasmin Krdzalic gave attendees at last week’s Retail Innovation Conference & Expo a sneak peek at what he and his team are building
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
Cisco Retail
MAY 17, 2022
Cisco Secure Access by Duo and Cisco Umbrella expands availability on AWS Marketplace. Cisco Secure powers security resilience enabling you to protect the integrity of your business amidst unpredictable threats and major change, such as migrating to the cloud. As a leader in cloud enablement, Cisco Secure is excited to announce the availability of our Security SaaS portfolio on AWS Marketplace.
Inside Retail
MAY 19, 2022
Australian property group Mirvac plans to close Brisbane’s Toombul Shopping Centre following extensive flood damage earlier this year. A Mirvac spokesperson said the developer had ‘undertaken extensive assessments’ of the flood damage to the precinct and said it was “impractical and undesirable” to reinstate it to its original condition.
Retail Focus
MAY 16, 2022
Carnaby unveils a brand new installation to mark this year’s celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A glistening crown embellishes Carnaby Streets Union Flag with two platinum disc arches bookending both ends of the street. The oversized crown sits at the junction of Carnaby Street and Ganton Street above the 3D shimmer Union Flag which is adorned with 30,000 red, white and blue shimmer discs.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 17, 2022
During the design:retail Conference and Expo session titled How Coach Embraces Retail Transformation: From Physical to Immersive Experiences at the Retail Innovation Conference and Expo , Giovanni Zaccariello, SVP of Global Visual Experience at Coach , revealed how the brand’s prioritization of connecting locally with consumers is successfully driving interest in the Coach brand.
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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.
Cisco Retail
MAY 17, 2022
Once developers start the journey of adopting a modern microservices based architecture they also need to handle other aspects of Cloud Native architecture like Full Stack Observability, microservices authentication and authorization, CICD pipeline etc. Cisco’s DevRel engineering team has been developing all its applications as microservices, and running these on a Kubernetes based Cloud Native platform for 5+ years.
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2022
McDonald’s is set to take a one-off impairment of US$1.2 billion to $1.4 billion from its decision to sell its Russian business and withdraw from the market in response to Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. In the hope of finding ongoing employment for the 62,000 people working across its business, the US company is seeking a local buyer to take over its 850-strong store network.
Retail Focus
MAY 18, 2022
Four new and exciting retailers are coming to Cwmbran Centre, Wales, after agreeing lease terms with the owner of the town’s leading retail destination. The new occupiers – Geek Retreat, H & T Pawnbrokers, USA Toys Ltd, and Star Sports Bet – are all fitting out their respective stores, ready to open to the public in the next few weeks, said national commercial property and investment company LCP.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 17, 2022
Casual lifestyle brand Tom Tailor has launched a new mobile shopping experience through the NewStore omnichannel cloud platform’s Consumer App. Currently available in Germany, where Tom Tailor is headquartered, the app will eventually be expanded into additional markets. Tom Tailor was able to integrate the app into its existing ecommerce platform Scayle, affording real-time product and inventory information.
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Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.
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