Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

The importance of efficient and secure online retail experiences is more crucial than ever. Retailers face the challenge of not only attracting customers but also ensuring their online journey is seamless and secure. Online shoppers have more options at their fingertips than ever and have developed a fickle tolerance for user experiences they consider clumsy, slow or just plain inconvenient.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The world might be on the brink of a futuristic shift as Tesla plans to mass produce its Optimus humanoid robots. The renowned electric vehicle and artificial intelligence company, Tesla, is rapidly expanding its workforce in Palo Alto, a strong indication of its ambitious production plans.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Gibson , the iconic global instrument brand, will open a new Gibson Garage flagship store in historic London, just off Oxford Street, on February 24, 2024. It will be the second store of its kind, with the first stationed in Nashville, Tenn. Gibson Garage is designed to be the “ultimate guitar experience and destination” for music lovers. The UK store will have 4,500 square feet of retail space and be designed with local flourishes and “uniquely British cultural discoveries.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Wayfair executives informed staff on Tuesday that remote workers stand a higher chance of being laid off in the company's latest round of job cuts.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Three Chevron ExtraMile convenience stores are implementing dynamic merchandising, social media content and AI-powered sommeliers as part of a pilot program with Samsung Electronics America. Parent company Chevron Stations Inc. (CSI) will use a combination of digital screens, foot traffic analysis, an AI-powered social media solution and a robust content management system to power these new experiences.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Noteworthy fast-food chain, Rubio's Coastal Grill, is marking its 41st anniversary on Jan. 25, coinciding with National Fish Taco Day.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Netflix has announced that it will soon be eliminating its cheapest ad-free plan across the globe.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

Online shopping service Stitch Fix’s recent announcement that it would be cutting all full-time stylists and opting for a more casual approach to staffing these roles has raised questions about the viability of the business model, which was first popularised by the likes of Trunk Club in the early 2010s. A Stitch Fix spokesperson confirmed the change to the media and said the reasoning behind the unstitching of its current employment structure for stylists was to ensure flexibility and continue

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The USPS is shifting toward a greener future with help from EV startup Canoo.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

Restaurant Brands’ sales increased last year, thanks to recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 Omicron outbreak and the addition of new stores. Full-year sales reached $1.32 billion, up 6.7 per cent from the prior year, with the largest growth experienced across all brands in New Zealand, were sales surged 8.1 per cent to $571.8 million. The company opened two stores there during the fourth quarter of last year, taking the number of stores to 147, in addition to the 118 Pizza Hut stores

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The American subsidiary of the U.K.-based consumer health company, Haleon, has issued a nationwide recall of its popularly used Robitussin cough syrup.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 25, 2024

Shoplifting offences across England and Wales have skyrocketed to their highest rate in 20 years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). More than 400,000 incidents were recorded by police during the year to September 2023, 32% above the previous year. The ONS said there was a “mixed picture of crime” but highlighted a “notable increase in some theft offences, including shoplifting” Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest new

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Kia has recently announced a recall affecting approximately 627 units of its Carnival diesel model. The issue at hand is a potential loss of power or even stalling while the vehicle is in operation.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 25, 2024

John Lewis Partnership has hinted that it could increase job cuts across the business after it slashed its redundancy payouts. The employee-owned retailer told partners this week it was halving its current two-week redundancy pay per year of service policy as it was “higher than typical market practice and comes at a very high cost”. The Waitrose owner offers “partnership redundancy pay” on top of statutory pay, which is set by the government.

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

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The tech company, Microsoft Corporation, recently declared significant layoffs within its gaming division, affecting the Activision Blizzard and Xbox units.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 25, 2024

There were some big winners over Christmas with the likes of M&S and Next both enjoying better-than-expected sales, but across the sector, it turned out to be a much bleaker December with the cost-of-living crisis weighing heavily on consumer spending. The Works chief executive Gavin Peck noted: “F amily finances were under pressure, meaning many customers prioritised spend on food and essentials, whilst cutting back on gifting” “The extended period of discounting seen across t

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

The company's biggest sellers have gone viral for claims that lead was detected in its products.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

N Brown Group plc has announced the appointment of Natalie Rogers as their new Chief People Officer. Set to commence her role on February 1, 2024, Rogers will be joining the company’s Executive Board, reporting directly to N Brown’s Group CEO, Steve Johnson. Natalie Rogers, with her rich background spanning over 25 years, is poised to lead N Brown Group’s People function.

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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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Retail Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

These farms will help slash the Garden State's carbon emissions by one-third.

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Shopping Center

JANUARY 25, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va. — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a 1,500-square-foot, seven-year lease in Fredericksburg, roughly 50 miles outside Washington, D.C. The new store will be situated within Harrison Crossing Shopping Center,… The post Tropical Smoothie Cafe Signs 1,500-Square-Foot Lease in Metro Washington, D.C. appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

2023 was rough for many companies. Ahead, the sector could see more bankruptcies and C-suite shakeups as brands continue to grapple with profitability.

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Cisco Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

I often hear in today’s cybersecurity landscape are “intricate,” “daunting,” and “complex.

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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 Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

A new collection utilizing the fabric, which mirrors spandex but is more lightweight, is aimed squarely at the athleisure shopper.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In the ever-evolving world of cannabis cultivation, Barney’s Farm has stood out as a beacon of quality and innovation. Renowned for its exceptional strains and pioneering spirit, this company has been a favourite among cannabis enthusiasts for decades.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

Kelvin Buncum, who spent more than 12 years at the retailer, is the latest in a string of top executive departures.

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Cisco Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

Start a new year of tech learning with the experts from Cisco Learning & Certifications.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

The retailer is combining music and style preferences to curate outfit recommendations and playlists for customers.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Too Good To Go, the social impact company behind the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, announces the launch of Too Good To Go Platform. This modular end-to-end surplus food management solution enables grocery retailers, from hypermarkets to convenience stores, to unlock value from excess inventory.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 25, 2024

With an IPO on the horizon, the BNPL firm is offering customers a subscription service for $7.99 per month.

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Cisco Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

For most organizations, the journey to a digital-first business is not yet complete.

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