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UPDATE: Target Adds Paid Loyalty Program, Plans 300 New Stores Over Next 10 Years

Retail TouchPoints

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

Retail TouchPoints

A few days before reporting Q2 earnings, Wish also announced plans to cut approximately 34% of its workforce, or about 255 employees, in order to “refocus the company’s operations.” The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. Reducing shopping and shipping friction.

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How Flip is Flipping the Script on Influencer Marketing by Making Actual Customers its Stars

Retail TouchPoints

Now Flip is planning an “aggressive” expansion beyond the beauty category in the coming months that is likely to enlarge both its brand portfolio and its user base. “I To fund this, Flip pulls approximately 15% to 20% from its ad revenue for user payments.

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Beauty at the bus stop: Mecca uses vending machines to drive gift sales

Inside Retail

Beauty retailer Mecca is creating new opportunities to connect with Christmas shoppers by introducing gift card vending machines in high foot traffic areas of Australia’s major cities. The technology combines PayWave and credit card payment with dispensing capabilities for gift cards between $25 – $100.

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Southeast Asian retailer Shopee’s long path to profit: Are we there yet?

Inside Retail

Still, it was trailing Lazada in its home country of Singapore, as well as in the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand – four of the key Southeast Asian markets in which it was operating. Some have lost patience and deserted the ship. When the pandemic came, Shopee made its big move. How much longer will investors have to wait?

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Here’s Why Store Cards Are Good For Consumers

Retail Minded

While store cards can offer awesome perks like discounts, cashback, rewards points, and free shipping, it’s prudent to shop around to find the best fit for your needs. Most Have No Annual Fees The beauty of store credit cards is that they come with no annual fees. Say goodbye to shipping fees! Pretty great if you ask me!

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A Beginner’s Guide to Selling on Amazon

Independent Retailer

FBA is a service that allows businesses to outsource order fulfillment to Amazon. Businesses send products to Amazon fulfillment centers and when a customer makes a purchase, they pick, pack, and ship the order. They can also provide customer service and process returns for those orders. . Why is Fulfillment Important?