Retail TouchPoints

MAY 11, 2022

Accurate search results and personalized recommendations are undisputedly the bedrock of modern ecommerce. As more businesses around the globe migrate online, the goal of every such company is simple — to help the user find what they’re looking for quickly and easily in order to enable maximum spending on the e-platform. To make all of this possible — from search query relevance to ranking models and recommendation engines — machine learning (ML) is utilized.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2022

Australians are returning to shopping malls as Covid fears subside with Scentre Group reporting customer visitations up 12 per cent on 2021 levels during the first quarter. In an operational update filed with the ASZ, Scentre Group CEO Peter Allen said the mall operator saw “a significant increase in sales for our business partners, above pre-pandemic levels”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 11, 2022

Digital media and streetwear brand Highsnobiety has partnered with travel retailer Gebrüder Heinemann to expand its airport retail concept — dubbed Highsnobiety GATEZERO — internationally. With Gen Z and Gen Y quickly becoming the largest cohort of travelers — estimated to make up 50% of the segment by 2025 — Highsnobiety’s GATEZERO concept is designed specifically for these younger luxury shoppers.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2022

It’s fair to say that every part of the retail industry has been disrupted during the pandemic. However, as many parts of retail begin to return to relative normalcy, the supply chain is still being impacted by uneven conditions. Not only is the industry facing delayed international shipments of products to Australia, it’s happening at a time when more people are shopping online, and are expecting fast, free delivery.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 11, 2022

Growth in the direct-to-consumer space is no longer limited to remaining ahead of trends in a brand’s core category. The first phase of growth for many DTC brands often comes from the founders’ inspiration for filling a void with a product or solution. But these brands often find themselves hitting a ceiling with their original products, particularly in a crowded field.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 11, 2022

The Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) recently transitioned to the CCDE v3 certification blueprint. CCDE v2, its former version, had been around for… a while. A long while (especially when compared to the typical tech lifecycle), but that doesn’t mean it had stagnated. Part of the reason for that is that the focus of CCDE has long been on training network design professionals to think critically about network design and business practices, rather than focusing on the technology of the moment.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 11, 2022

We have come a long way from making our first sourdough starter batch to exploring new hobbies — or in my case exhausting the Netflix library! We have craved human connection and insightful conversations. It was just over two years ago that we were together at the RSA Conference in San Francisco promising the next leap in cybersecurity with Cisco’s introduction of SecureX.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 11, 2022

Sponsored Post. Omnichannel marketing is a business strategy that relies on several different types of content distributed across various media for the purposes of building brand awareness and driving revenue. Typically, small businesses are either unaware of omnichannel marketing or are reluctant to adopt the strategy, concerned that the process is too complex or costly to manage with a small team or without a dedicated marketing professional on staff.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 11, 2022

Cisco has continued to deliver on its promise of innovation in our Cisco DNA software for Wireless subscription. Networking demands are increasing and trends in technology are changing, like the need for a safe and productive hybrid work environment. By deploying the latest innovations in Cisco DNA Advantage software for Wireless along with Cisco DNA Center, you can provide your workforce with improved wireless stability, performance, and security.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2022

Nikos Property Group has bought Perron Group’s 50-per-cent interest in the Colonnades Shopping Centre in Adelaide for $138.2 million. The other half of the regional shopping centre is owned by Vicinity Centres which currently manages 86,554 sqm of the hub. . The 14.3-hectare complex is located 26 km south of Adelaide CBD. It is home to Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Big W, Kmart and Dan Murphy’s along with speciality retailers. .

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Cisco Retail

MAY 11, 2022

This blog post is a collaboration between Vishwanath Jakka , Engineering Product Manager, Cisco Cloud & Compute & Co-authored by Francoise Rees, Product Marketing Manager, Cisco Cloud & Compute. Cisco Workload Optimization Manager (CWOM) recently introduced support for Google Cloud Platform (GCP), providing visibility, insights, and actions for the top three public cloud providers.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2022

Salvatore Ferragamo’s CEO promised a quick turnaround for the Italian luxury group, vowing to increase investments, revamp stores and attract younger customers to double revenues to almost 2.3 billion euros by 2026. Marco Gobbetti, who joined the family-owned group in January from Burberry, forecast a rise in Ferragamo’s sales this year despite problems in China, where retail revenues declined in the first quarter due to new Covid-19 restrictions.

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Retail Wire

MAY 11, 2022

Amazon.com has fired two workers connected to union activity at the company’s warehouses in Staten Island, NY. One worker said he was fired over a discrepancy on a return to work date from COVID-19 leave. The other was fired for failing to meet Amazon’s productivity goals.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2022

Many businesses have started taking steps to reduce their environmental impact in recent years, but they’re often reluctant to share their sustainability story for fear of being accused of greenwashing. A new website aims to change that. Sustainable Choice is a digital platform where businesses can create a profile and share their sustainability targets, product information, certificates, accreditations and responsible disposal tips with the public.

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Retail Wire

MAY 11, 2022

The rate of inflation nudged up 0.3 percent in April from March, according to data from the the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The year-over-year increase in April was 8.3 percent, down slightly from 8.5 percent jump in March. Higher gas prices, largely the result of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, have fueled the inflation rate in recent months.

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Retail Focus

MAY 11, 2022

ESW , the world’s leading global direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce company, announced today that it has agreed to acquire Scalefast, a Los Angeles–based, end-to-end ecommerce solution provider. Subject to customary approvals, the transaction is expected to close by mid-year 2022. The company also announced that Scalefast founders, CEO Nicolas Stehle, CTO Frédéric Bocquet, and CMO Olivier Schott, will join the ESW senior leadership team.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2022

Range planning: Significant enough in the buying and merchandising cycle to send a shiver down the spine of your team when the new season rolls around. But, range planning doesn’t have to be intimidating, after all, it can be a very prudent task once your stylish and financial ducks are in a row. Below are some of the key points you need to keep in mind to perfect your planning. 1.

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Retail Dive

MAY 11, 2022

The company's own physical footprint is also performing well, with U.S. stores growing "well in excess of 150%" in the first quarter.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 11, 2022

Small business owners in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have until June 6 to apply for a Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Impact Disaster Loan related to Hurricane Ida. Hurricane Ida pummeled the northeast coast for three days, September 1-3, 2021. The June 6 deadline is for completed applications. In other words, complete with all required paperwork.

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Retail Dive

MAY 11, 2022

CEO Denise Paulonis said that 80% of the beauty retailer's customers engage with it via mobile devices.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 11, 2022

Like, share, react, repost, and subscribe are some of the responses to a video, and a good video gets lots of each and land subscriptions that can turn. Online, where the exact impact of a video can be quantified to the last digit, video quality can directly affect the performance of a business. Video editing is the skill that turns videos into viral hits.

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Retail Dive

MAY 11, 2022

Shareholders' rejection of a further board shakeup signals confidence in CEO Michelle Gass, but doesn't necessarily rule out a sale.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 11, 2022

Loan approval rates continue to slowly rise, but “still nowhere near pre-pandemic highs,” according to Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora. Biz2Credit is an online lending platform, and reports monthly on loan approval rates. The report is based on loan applications from 1,000 small business owners. The report includes loan approval rates through April 2022.

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Retail Dive

MAY 11, 2022

Duking it out over six decades, the athletic wear companies influenced sports marketing and culture like few others. Who dominates in the stretch ahead may hinge on innovation and acting on pledges.

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A1 Retail

MAY 11, 2022

Grosvenor has announced that Slim Chickens, the rapidly growing American dining brand operated in the UK by Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), has chosen Liverpool ONE for its city debut. Set to open later this year, the 5,000 sq ft flagship restaurant adds further diversity to the destination’s casual dining offer and positions Liverpool ONE at the forefront of emerging culinary trends. .

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Retail Dive

MAY 11, 2022

Tenure remained low in 2021 thanks, in part, to issues related to the pandemic combined with diversity efforts.

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Shopping Center

MAY 11, 2022

Buckeye, Ariz. — A partnership between Vestar and DMB Development has unveiled plans for Verrado Marketplace, a 500,000-square-foot development located in the Phoenix suburb of Buckeye. The project will include a grocery store, apparel and home décor stores, a department… The post Vestar, DMB Development Unveil Plans for 500,000-Square-Foot Development in Suburban Phoenix appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Wire

MAY 11, 2022

Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy said that after joining the digital fitness firm that it was “weaker on everything supply chain” than he expected coming into the job. Cash flow was another problem, but Mr. McCarthy said he was “pretty optimistic” about getting the company straightened out after fixes were put in place.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 11, 2022

Sponsored Post. For 30.5% of small business owners, inflation is of extreme worry. Not only that, but now small business owners are ranking it as a top concern, with nearly two-thirds or 62.5% saying they have general concerns about inflation, along with rising prices. This insightful and timely data about the state of small business comes from SCORE , the nation’s largest source of free, expert small business mentoring and a resource partner of the U.S.

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Retail Wire

MAY 11, 2022

Mondelez International said it plans to sell Dentyne and Trident in developed markets to focus its efforts on its chocolate and cookie brands.

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