Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out Part 1 of this series focusing on evolving consumer perceptions of the metaverse. If the first quarter of this year was consumed with existential questioning — What exactly is the metaverse? Do we need to be a part of it? — Q2 appears to be the moment of action, when companies that answered “yes” to the second question have started to make their moves.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

Melbourne’s Riverwalk Town Centre has been acquired for $12.3 million by Oreana Group from the state government’s property arm Development Victoria. The 3.01ha shopping centre site lies 35kms from the Melbourne CBD in the area of Werribee. Since 2011, the government property developer has been delivering homes, infrastructure and open space throughout the Riverwalk estate.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Macy’s is launching a retail concept aimed at entrepreneurs in the 12-to-19 age group in partnership with Target Evolution , a Texas-based nonprofit created to fight youth unemployment. The companies will initially open a Trail Blaze Shop in the Market by Macy’s in Flower Mound, Texas as well as launching related two-day popup experiences that will offer teens a chance to sell their products inside Macy’s stores.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

Retail Zoo, the parent of Boost Juice and Betty’s Burgers, may be taken over by Quadrant, the private equity firm. Controlled by another equity investment firm, Bain Capital, Retail Zoo has in the past been eyed by Collins Foods, parent of the Australian KFC and Taco Bell franchises, but a deal was not struck. Bain has been considering listing the Retail Zoo business since 2019, but the advent of Covid-19 saw those plans put on hold.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Back in 2013, Jeff Bezos proclaimed his plans to begin delivering packages by drone on a 60 Minutes interview. Now, nine years and more than two dozen prototypes later, Amazon is ready to launch its drone delivery program. Prime Air will go live this fall in the town of Lockeford, Calif., former home of aviation pioneer Weldon Cooke. “The promise of drone delivery has often felt like science fiction; we’ve been working for almost a decade to make it a reality,” reads an Amazon blog post announci

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

Australian streetwear retailer Culture Kings has appointed a US president as the company counts down to the opening of a Las Vegas flagship at the end of this year. Jonathan Yuska will take over the brand’s US division and report to Simon Beard, CEO and co-founder of Culture Kings. He has more than 20 years of creative leadership experience across a number of sports retailers including Adidas, Reebok and Fila.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

Apple this fall will introduce new software that provides users with a means to log into a variety of online accounts without having to enter a password. The technology has been designed to enter unique passkeys for verification.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Footwear brand Timberland has stepped into the metaverse with the launch of its semiannual CONSTRUCT: 10061 design program within Fortnite, to engage customers in an updated product design process that blends physical and virtual experiences. The experience was made possible through a partnership with Epic Games ’ Unreal Engine and the CONCEPTKICKS Innovation platform.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

A new alliance between the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the Darwin City Retailers Association (DCRA) will boost retailers’ support at the Top End. Through the eight-year partnership, DCRA will enjoy ARA’s member benefits, support services, insurance, leasing, HR and training of workers through ARA’s Retail institute. The collaboration boosts the education and advocacy of businesses in the Northern Territory.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Online fashion retailer Zalando has acquired a majority stake in luxury and streetwear media and ecommerce brand Highsnobiety in a bid to enhance its creative strategy. Highsnobiety Founder and CEO David Fischer will retain a minority stake in the media brand. The deal between the two Berlin-headquartered companies combines Highsnobiety’s cultural reach, fashion expertise and ability to craft engaging storytelling with Zalando’s style network, ecommerce capabilities and operational efficiency.

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

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Retail Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration investigated reports that as many as nine children have died since early last year after being fed infant formula produced at an Abbott Nutrition plant in Michigan that was later closed. The agency was not able to substantiate that illnesses and deaths were tied to the formula since there was not enough leftover product to test.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2022

Steve Madden, Ltd. has fortified its omnichannel functionalities with same-day BOPIS, ship-from-store and pre-order offerings, deploying a new order management system (OMS) from HotWax Commerce. Steve Madden, which offers fashion footwear, accessories and apparel for men, women and children, operates 120 stores in the U.S. and 250 locations in more than 65 countries.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

American heritage brand Tommy Hilfiger is the latest fashion label to take up residence on popular gaming platform Roblox. Expanding its presence in the gaming platform, Tommy Hilfiger has launched an interactive virtual space, Tommy Play, where users can play mini-games and socialise. Each month, updates will be made to the map and content, along with product launches made in collaboration with Roblox community creators.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

We’ve heard it said that work is not a place, but rather a thing we do. Admittedly, I’ve made the same comment but in reality, work is a place. The place just happens to move with us. We can now do it from anywhere. The giant transformation lab we’ve lived in for the last 800+ days literally evolved every aspect of how we all live, work, play, and learn.

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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.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 13, 2022

Most small business owners are looking to sharpen their problem solving, analysis, and communication skills. Can this really be done by looking at works of art ? On The Small Business Radio Show this week, Amy Herman says that art can be the key for improving business skills. She is a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, and communication skills.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

This article is part of a series in which we will explore several features, principles, and the building blocks of a security detection engine within an extended detection and response (XDR) solution. In this second installment, we will look at ways of structuring the presentation of machine-generated alerts, so that each alert offers a cohesive and compelling narrative, as if written by a human analyst, at scale and in realtime.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

A National Labor Relations Board judge has dismissed a case filed by a former Home Depot employee who was given the choice of wearing the company’s apron as-provided or being dismissed for wearing the garment with a Black Lives Matter message. “The record shows that the message was primarily used, and generally understood, to address the unjustified killings of Black individuals by law enforcement and vigilantes,” wrote Judge Paul Bogas. “A message about unjustified killi

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

Part 1 of the 3-part Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs. When working in critical wireless infrastructures, it is important to be proactive and determine in advance if there is any potential issue that could impact end-clients experience. Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs will help in that task. In this blog, I will share a systematic approach plus a list of commands that I have used while providing support on the NOC for one of the largest worldwide wireless events.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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Retail Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

Millions of Americans came to love Stuckey’s with its pecan rolls and other delights when traveling around the country during the 1900s. The business hit hard times in recent decades but Stephanie Stuckey is intent on reclaiming its past glory. “I had a lifetime of people coming to me and telling me stories about Stuckey’s,” she said. “I thought, ‘How many businesses have that?’”.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 13, 2022

If passed, the Fashion Act will apply to global apparel and footwear companies with more than $100 million in revenue that do business in New York. In short, almost every big global brand.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

Walmart’s first-quarter results were lower than expected as high inventory levels and rising costs cut into its margins. The retailer is hoping that upgrades to its apparel and home offerings will push margins higher for the chain that drives most of its sales with low-margin grocery products.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 13, 2022

Work shirts for women are an important foundation for every wardrobe. Whether you are still relying on Zoom to stay in touch with your colleagues or you are back in the office after nearly two years of working from home because of the pandemic, having a good work shirt is super important. Work blouses are a perfect option whenever you want to put together an effortless but elegant look.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

Higher operating costs, inventory gluts and cash-strapped consumers are adding up to a selloff of retail company stocks. “Investors are worried about every datapoint pointing to further incremental inflation,” said Michel Keusch, a fund manager at Bellevue Asset Management. “The wake-up call started with the comments from Walmart and Target, and since then we have seen many retailers warning, adding to the general pessimism.”.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

If you can’t attend Cisco Live 2022 in person, we understand. But don’t fear missing out on this year’s Cisco Live event in Vegas. Even if you’re attending Cisco Live Digital online, you can still ensure you’re all in and hit the jackpot of valuable sessions Cisco has to offer in learning, certifications, and planning for your business and career. In fact, Cisco Live Digital will be broadcasted worldwide, so you can stream it online, from anywhere, for free!

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Retail Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

David Simon, CEO of Simon Property Group, was looking to draw attention and traffic this past weekend to his company’s 90 premium outlets and Mills-branded outlet properties in the U.S. with the launch of “National Outlet Shopping Day.

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Shopping Center

JUNE 13, 2022

Nashville, Tenn. — Simon is partnering with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital Partners) to develop a new 300,000-square-foot outlet mall in Nashville. The location and name weren’t disclosed, but the property will be situated on the south side of the… The post Simon, AJ Capital Partners to Develop 300,000-Square-Foot Outlet Mall in Nashville appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio

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Retail Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

The European Union will require Apple and other mobile phone makers to support a single method of charging devices as early as the fall of 2024.

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Retail Times

JUNE 13, 2022

Talkwalker, the leading consumer intelligence platform and Hootsuite, the global leader in social media management, have released their Brand Love 2022 report. Having analysed over 1,500 brands across 20 industries, this year’s report examines what's driving brand love and the evolving relationships between consumers and brands.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 13, 2022

I honestly never imagined I would attend Cisco Live early in my networking career. My real journey as a networking professional began in January 2010, after I was reorganized from an insurance company computer team to the networking team leader. During this time, I attended several Cisco Connect Canada events, which were then the largest industry events I had ever attended.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 13, 2022

Snapchat has announced a new integration with eBay. Now, sellers on eBay can share their listings on Snapchat with ease, speed and efficiency. New Snapchat Feature Aimed at eBay Sellers. Using the Snapchat Camera on iOS or Android, sellers can put their items right in front of friends on the popular instant messaging app to give their listings maximum exposure.

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