Retail TouchPoints
JULY 8, 2022
Athleta is moving ahead with its announced plans to open 30 to 40 new stores during FY 2022. The next two locations slated to open will be Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ill. this summer, and Leesburg Premium Outlets in Leesburg, Va. this fall. The Chicago location will feature more than 3,100 square feet of space and the Virginia store will have 3,300 square feet.
Cisco Retail
JULY 8, 2022
Managed services are an essential and fast-growing part of the security market, growing 14% annually. This opportunity presents new challenges MSPs must juggle day to day, including onboarding vendors and driving customer acquisition, all while making sure to provide robust IT solutions for your diverse set of clients. Clients are demanding more security and capabilities for a hybrid workforce, which provides a great opportunity for MSPs like you to grow your business.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 8, 2022
GameStop has named Diana Saadeh-Jajeh, the retailer’s Chief Accounting Officer, as CFO, effective immediately. She replaces Michael Recupero, who has been terminated. Recupero was reportedly pushed out by Chairman Ryan Cohen “because he was not the right culture fit” and was “too hands off” as the company prepares for a round of layoffs as part of an aggressive turnaround plan, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 8, 2022
Meta, parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is partnering with the Brooklyn Museum for a 2022 small business grant program to support Black creatives. The 2022 #BlackVisionaries Grant Program. The 2022 #BlackVisionaries program will provide $650,000 in grants to Black artists, Black designers, and Black small businesses. Ten creators will receive grants during this round.
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 TouchPoints
JULY 8, 2022
CVS Health has appointed Tilak Mandadi as both EVP and a new role, Chief Data, Digital and Technology Officer. Mandadi will start in the role July 25, 2022, managing the company’s data, digital and technology strategy while overseeing growth and innovation through digital-led, consumer-focused experiences and services. Prior to joining CVS Health, Mandadi was Chief Strategy, Innovation and Technology Officer of MGM Resorts International.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 8, 2022
From new entrepreneurs starting their very first enterprise to well-established businesses with years of experience, access to funds is a common issue they both share. One way to overcome this issue is by applying for grants to access funds in order to solve specific issues. The grants in the week’s roundup want to help everyone from new and student entrepreneurs to businesses owned by women of color, as well as established businesses facing different challenges.
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Small Biz Trends
JULY 8, 2022
The entire month of July is dedicated to celebrating Independent Retailers. National Independent Retailer Month is used to recognize independent retailers who support local economies. Across the U.S., there are some 143,853 small business retailers who sell a diverse range of products. From groceries, and furniture to clothing and footwear to books and art supplies and everything in between.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 8, 2022
Launched by Don Kotula in 1981 as a mail-order business that offered a patented log splitter design, Northern Tool & Equipment moved into brick-and-mortar retail later that year, expanded online in the 2000s and is now a leading omnichannel retailer for tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists. While the company maintains its Kotula family roots, with Don’s sons Ryan and Wade as owners, the last two years have seen Northern led by CEO Suresh Krishna.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 8, 2022
Fire extinguishers are usually the first line of defense against devastating blazes. For businesses, a commercial fire extinguisher is a critical piece of equipment that can save life and property in case of a fire emergency. Besides, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide employees with portable fire extinguishing equipment that they can use to fight incipient stage fires in the workplace.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 8, 2022
Third-party marketplaces have taken over the online ecosystem — consumers are drawn to the vast product selection, price transparency and convenient delivery options leading marketplaces to become the primary vehicle for many online shoppers. A whopping 92% of U.S. consumers use online marketplaces , and those marketplaces account for 42% of consumers’ total online shopping spend on average.
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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
Small Biz Trends
JULY 8, 2022
If you feel rugged smartphones are a must for your line of work, you might be glad there isn’t an endless selection. But even so, choosing one can still be a chore. Apart from expected features like flashlights, walkie-talkie functions and a heavy armored feel, it’s really the functional differences between one rugged handset versus another that would drive your final decision.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 8, 2022
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, retailers are now facing the challenge of capturing and maintaining market share and keeping their customers loyal. The good news is that since its global popularization in 2020, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has become a real game-changer for merchants looking to boost their business. For shoppers, BNPL is a seamless payment method that helps break up their purchases into several installments, bringing more cash flow and budgeting flexibility.
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2022
A large format retail property in Brisbane has been acquired for $57 million by Newmark REIT Management. The purpose-built 2.8-hectare property features an 11,115sqm lettable area with a tenancy mix of national retailers including Officeworks, Sydney Tools and Supercheap Auto. It is located 20kms southeast of Brisbane’s CBD, adjacent to Bunnings Underwood on a busy corridor.
Retail Wire
JULY 8, 2022
The Dallas Cowboys football team is facing criticism on social media after the team announced a partnership with Black Rifle Coffee following the recent mass shooting events at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, and at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, IL. Black Rifle’s products have names that include “Silencer Smooth Coffee Rounds,” “AK-47 Espresso Blend” and “Murdered Out Coffee Roast.”.
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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.
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2022
A large format retail property in Brisbane has been acquired for $57 million by Newmark REIT Management. The purpose-built 2.8-hectare property features an 11,115sqm lettable area with a tenancy mix of national retailers including Officeworks, Sydney Tools and Supercheap Auto. It is located 20kms southeast of Brisbane’s CBD, adjacent to Bunnings Underwood on a busy corridor.
Retail Wire
JULY 8, 2022
Retailers are discounting goods to move excess inventory at a time when port backlogs are easing.
Dezeen
JULY 8, 2022
Architecture studio OMA has created a pop-up shop for Tiffany & Co in Paris that showcases an assortment of pieces from the jeweller's 185-year history. The pop-up is located in the eighth arrondissement and functions as a cross between a boutique and an exhibition, spotlighting Tiffany pieces from both past and present. Visitors enter the Tiffany & Co pop-up in Paris through a blue rotunda.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 8, 2022
Amazon Prime Day isn’t until next week (July 12-13). But Prime members can score a deep discount on Blink home security tech with an Early Prime Day deal. Up to 46% Off Blink Devices with an Early Prime Day Deal. If you’ve been considering investing in some peace of mind for your business or home, this early Prime Day deal is a great time to get Blink home security devices.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Cisco Retail
JULY 8, 2022
Hybrid work is here to stay. Research from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) states that 85% of organizations have experienced a permanent increase in the number of employees working from home at least part-time. Organizations see the positive impacts this added flexibility has on productivity, wellbeing, and retention. What may not be as clear is how to manage the different demands placed on the network as more organizations shift from exclusive office or home-based settings to a hybrid mo
Retail Dive
JULY 8, 2022
The brand’s stores outpaced online sales in the period, but its creation of a new chief digital officer role reflects its confidence in e-commerce.
Retail Wire
JULY 8, 2022
Levi Strauss’ sales rose 15 percent in the second quarter as the denim giant posted earnings per share that were 26 percent higher than last year. “Although the operating environment remains dynamic, the diversity of our business is providing the resilience and flexibility needed to drive solid financial results in fiscal year 2022, while progressing us on our path to achieve net revenues of $9 to $10 billion and adjusted EBIT margin of 15% by fiscal year 2027,” said CFO Harmit
Retail Dive
JULY 8, 2022
The retailer has cycled through two top executives hired under Chairman Ryan Cohen, and is cutting corporate staff as it bets on the future of gaming.
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Retail Wire
JULY 8, 2022
GameStop has fired CFO Michael Recupero and named Diana Saadeh-Jajeh, the company’s chief accounting officer, to replace him. CEO Matt Furlong has also sent a memo to employees about other unspecified layoffs. “We’re making a number of reductions to help us keep things simple and operate nimbly with the right talent in place,” wrote Mr. Furlong.
Retail Dive
JULY 8, 2022
Ulta announced a pop-up with the retail arm of the magazine, and Amazon is being investigated over its marketplace practices.
Retail Wire
JULY 8, 2022
Shareholders of Sainsbury’s stock have voted with the company in denying a resolution calling on the retailer to pay its workers a living wage. “We believe very strongly in paying people well for the excellent job they do for our customers every single day,” Martin Scicluna, chairman of Sainsbury’s, said. “We also believe that we need to make all business investment decisions independently and that these decisions should not be outsourced to a third party.
Retail Dive
JULY 8, 2022
The cleaning and personal care brand also expanded its distribution to grocery retailers Meijer and Giant Eagle.
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Retail Wire
JULY 8, 2022
The recession may need to wait. Employers added 372,000 jobs in June, significantly higher than the 200,000 to 300,000 expected by economists. “The U.S. labor market is defying gravity,” said Becky Frankiewicz, chief commercial officer of ManpowerGroup. “Fears of a possible recession stoked by inflation and an aggressive Fed are eclipsed by the simple reality that employers can’t hire fast enough to meet demand.”.
Nvidia
JULY 8, 2022
A one-of-a-kind electric race car revved to life before it was manufactured — or even prototyped — thanks to GPU-powered extended reality technology. At the Automotive Innovation Forum in May, NVIDIA worked with Autodesk VRED to showcase a photorealistic Porsche electric sports car in augmented reality, with multiple attendees collaborating in the same immersive environment.
Retail Wire
JULY 8, 2022
Labor unions and other groups that opposed a proposed Amazon.com airport cargo center at Newark Liberty International Airport have succeeded in blocking the project. The retail and tech giant said it was abandoning the project and will likely look for another hub location to help it serve the Northeast.
Mulesoft
JULY 8, 2022
APIs fuel stunning digital innovation and creative attacks by bad actors looking for unauthorized access to accounts or valuable data. API attacks grew 681% in a 12-month period compared to a 321% increase in overall API traffic. MuleSoft and Salt Security are teaming up to provide comprehensive API security needed to protect APIs across build […].
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