Wiser
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Picture this: you’re scrolling on your phone, and you come across an ad for a pair of headphones that says, “Was $100, now only $75!” Sounds like a pretty good deal, right? Well, that’s a price anchoring strategy. Instead of just listing prices at a flat rate, companies will offer shoppers a discounted deal so they perceive the item as more valuable.
Intelligence Node
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
2020 and 2021 saw a whirlwind of changes in retail spending habits amongst shoppers. In 2020, consumers took time to adapt to the changes brought about by the pandemic, slowing. The post How Consumers are Responding to Inflation in 2023 appeared first on Blog.
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Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
From Toys R Us to J.C. Penney, many retailers have filed over the past few years. Here’s who has fallen victim since 2017.
Tokinomo
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Retail displays are an important aspect of retail design and play a crucial role in attracting and engaging customers. A well-designed display can create a memorable shopping experience, encourage customer interaction and ultimately drive sales.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The EuroShop trade fair, held in Düsseldorf from 26th February to 2nd March 2023, will showcase the latest developments in retail design, shop fitting and visual merchandising. This sector, one of eight experience areas at EuroShop, is the largest and most diverse, with 328 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and ideas over 28,000 square metres of exhibition space in Halls 10, 11, 12 and 13.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Brands have long recognized the power of celebrities to influence the buying decisions of consumers. But the advent of reality TV, followed by the creation and growth of social media networks, have given rise to an entirely new breed of individuals that expanded, and in some ways transcended, the definition of celebrity. This new breed of individuals has become known as “influencers,” and as their measurable popularity and influence grew, brands quickly lined up to incorporate them into targeted
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Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Amazon.com CEO Andy Jassy said that the retail and technology giant will “go big” on brick and mortar grocery stores despite the fact that the company recently hit pause on its expansion efforts. “We have a history of doing a lot of experimentation and doing it quickly. And then, when we find something that we like, doubling down on it, which is what we intend to do,” he said.
Wiser
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The prices you set can affect the number of sales you get, your profits, and even your brand perception. That’s why it’s so important to make the right pricing decisions for your business. Two popular choices when forming your pricing strategies are rebates and discounts. Both are incentives for shoppers to make purchases. But they aren’t the same thing.
Tokinomo
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Campaign corner Beer fight. No, we didn’t forget about this beer fight commercial at the Super Bowl. At a bar, a devoted Coors Light fan excitedly reveals that Coors Light is set to make its debut appearance in the upcoming Super Bowl LVII. However, before he can complete his announcement, a Miller Lite enthusiast interjects and claims that it's actually a Miller Lite commercial.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Lladró has announced the opening of a new store in New York, the first in the US with the brand’s new concept. This new retail concept is dedicated to showcasing Lladró’s most innovative and groundbreaking creative designs and collaborations. The interior design of the store is a collaboration between Valencia-based Carmen Baselga Taller de Proyectos and Lladró’s store engineering team.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Maternity retail has long been an underserved niche, with only a few major brands dedicated to creating relevant clothing and products. HATCH is aiming to revitalize the space by focusing on products that are designed to help mothers feel good about themselves, not simply get them through their pregnancy. Additionally, its recent acquisition of operational responsibility for Motherhood Maternity , A Pea in the Pod and Destination Maternity under the parent company HATCH Collective will enable th
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Bain Capital has sold its stake in Retail Zoo – which operates Boost Juice and Betty’s Burgers – to private equity firm Admantem Capital. The value of the deal was reported to be worth about $350 million. Upon completion of the deal, Retail Zoo’s new investment partner will own a majority of the business and partner with the existing management team led by Nishad Alani, CEO of Retail Zoo.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The Labor and Health and Human Services departments are coordinating their efforts to uncover violations of child labor laws in light of recent cases where American employers were found to be using children as young as 13 in meatpacking and other jobs. “This is not a 19th-century problem — this is a today problem,” Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said in a statement.
Wiser
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
How many times have you walked into a store with a list and left with a cart full of last-minute purchases? We’ve all done it. Whether it’s a fun sale you didn’t know the store was having, or you made the age-old mistake of grocery shopping while hungry, impulsive purchases are a common occurrence for most shoppers. In fact, according to a study done by Invesp , 84 percent of shoppers have made impulse purchases.
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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.
Tokinomo
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Campaign Corner Try it for yourself. Actor-turned-surgeon, Steve Martin, puts on quite a show during Super Bowl LVII in an ad for Pepsi Zero Sugar , pretending to perform a nose job on a dog. But he assures viewers that it's all just acting, and his job is to make the performance seem believable. Whether he's showing frustration while waiting in line or pretending to enjoy a bland dinner, everything he does is part of a big act.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
EuroShop 2023 is set to be more important than ever as the global retail industry looks to recover from the effects of the pandemic. Taking place in Düsseldorf from 26 February to 2 March, EuroShop will provide a platform for over 1,700 exhibitors from 56 nations to showcase their latest developments and innovations in the retail industry. EuroShop will showcase innovative solutions from exhibitors designed to help retailers adapt to the changing customer habits and needs.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Kroger and Albertsons Companies are reportedly working on plans to sell between 250 and 300 of their combined 4,996 stores in order to alleviate U.S. antitrust concerns regarding their merger, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The move is aimed at easing regulators’ concerns that the deal could lead to grocery price hikes during a time of heavy inflation.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
After multiple paradigm shifts in 2022, retailers are facing a very different landscape in the months ahead. Let’s start with shoppers finally emerging from a Covid-19 cocoon of contemplation and online shopping. In a short period, their mindset shifted from lockdown doldrums to finally getting ‘back to normal’ with a bit of catchup spending and a lot of treating themselves after the hardships of the last two years.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Amazon.com has acquired One Medical primary care clinics in more than 20 U.S. markets after the Federal Trade Commission said it would not challenge the deal. Amazon said that it would discount One Medical’s annual membership to $144 from $199 for new customers, whether or not they are Prime members.
Wiser
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
For most retailers, the ultimate goal is creating a seamless shopping experience for consumers. What does this mean today? A shopping experience that spans channels, allowing customers to engage with a brand online, in-store, and in between. According to Commbox , 90 percent of consumers use multiple channels when making purchases. Furthermore, 75 percent of consumers say that they now expect to be interacted with across multiple channels, be it by phone, email, social media, or in person.
Tokinomo
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
One of the most important goals for any grocer is to increase sales. In this article, we’ve asked 4 world-renowned retail experts a simple, yet challenging question: How to increase sales in grocery stores?
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Battersea Power Station announced today that global training brand, NOBULL , will open its first permanent concept store in Europe in the newly restored Grade II* listed Power Station , which opened its doors to the public on 14 th October 2022 alongside Electric Boulevard, a new pedestrianised high street for London. Founded in Boston in 2015, NOBULL is a footwear, apparel and accessory brand with a strong global community.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Amazon is reportedly expanding its selection of ultrafast delivery options through its network of specialized warehouses, called same-day sites, according to The Wall Street Journal. These facilities are significantly smaller than traditional fulfillment centers but are designed to prepare items for immediate delivery — and Amazon is poised to expand from 45 same-day sites (as of 2019) to at least 150 in the next several years, according to MWPVL International.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Wesfarmers has reported a 14 per cent increase in interim profit, with its Kmart arm sales up by 114 per cent. However, the company says its retail business will soon face headwinds due to ongoing inflation and interest rate hikes. The retail business of Wesfarmers comprises Bunnings, Officeworks, and the Kmart Group – which includes Kmart, Target and Catch.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
By Martin Cullip There is a vaping epidemic taking place across the UK, but not necessarily the one some would expect. The sale of hundreds of thousands of counterfeit vapes, as opposed to legal, regulated products, should be the real cause of concern. The vast majority of people who pick up a vape do so.
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Twelve of the locations are already up for auction, and the total number of closures could change as the retailer continues to evaluate its footprint.
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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.
Tokinomo
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Campaign Corner Super Bowl Numbers. In preparation for this year's Super Bowl LVII, Heinz Ketchup is highlighting the confusion caused by the use of Roman numerals in the advertising of big games. The food company is pointing out that "LVII represents 57" and encouraging consumers to cast their vote against the use of Roman numerals for a chance to win a rare ketchup bottle.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA) is excited to announce the addition of a new SDEA Networking Lounge at the upcoming VM & Display Show, to be held in April at London’s Business Design Centre. This new feature will provide members with an opportunity to connect with other industry professionals and an extremely cost-effective route to take part in the VM & Display Show.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
British online fashion and beauty retailer ASOS has appointed its second interim CFO in four months as current interim CFO Katy Mecklenburgh plans to leave in May 2023 for another role. Sean Glithero has been named as the company’s new interim CFO until a permanent CFO is appointed. He will formally take over the role in May 2023 but has already joined to company to “allow for a thorough handover,” ASOS said in a statement.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
American fashion brand Brooks Brothers has relaunched in the Australian market with its new Autumn/ Winter 2023 collection. In a joint venture with Oroton Group, the first Brooks Brothers store in Australia opened its doors in 2014 at Melbourne’s The Emporium and with a 2293sqft store. But after two years of collaboration expanding to 13 storefronts and a local online store, Oroton Group exited the joint venture Brooks Brothers Australia and sold its whole interest to the US parent firm
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
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
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