Retail TouchPoints
JULY 1, 2021
Waterdrop — a microdrink CPG brand — has debuted its first U.S. retail store in Miami Beach, Fla. Launched in Vienna in 2017, waterdrop operates 15 brick-and-mortar stores and serves 1 million+ customers across Europe. The brand expanded to the U.S. with its ecommerce business in spring 2021, now being followed by its first retail location on Miami’s iconic Lincoln Road shopping corridor.
Inside Retail
JULY 1, 2021
The National Cabinet has agreed that, moving forward, lockdown measures will only be enacted as a “last resort”. The decision comes after industry leaders hit back at the inconsistent approach to lockdown each state premier puts in place, and how the confusion impacts businesses and consumers alike. Prime Minster Scott Morrison also unveiled a four-stage plan to get Australia through the Covid-19 pandemic, which he hopes will end with the country returning to business-as-usual life.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 1, 2021
Gap will be shuttering all 81 of its stores in the UK and Ireland by the end of September 2021 as part of a strategic review of its European business. The Guardian estimates that the closures will result in the loss of more than 1,000 jobs. Shutdowns will begin in August 2021, but Gap isn’t exiting the countries completely — it will maintain its ecommerce business in the region and is looking for a partner to run that operation.
Inside Retail
JULY 1, 2021
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang region, a judicial source said on Thursday. The procedure is linked to accusations against China over its treatment of minority Muslim Uyghurs in the region, including the use of forced labour, the source said.
Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 1, 2021
Timberland will launch ReCircled, a recycling and upcycling program that will fuel the retailer’s circular design and development cycle. The initiative is a major step in Timberland’s goal of having a net positive impact on nature by 2030, through reuse and promotion of regenerative farming practices. Starting in August 2021, ReCircled will let U.S. customers return any Timberland footwear, apparel or accessory to a Timberland store to either be repaired or refurbished.
Inside Retail
JULY 1, 2021
Food insecurity is a growing problem in New Zealand, where last year as many as one million Kiwis were without reliable access to enough affordable and nutritious food, according to zerohunger.org.nz. The problem is widespread and affects Maori and Pasifika communities disproportionately. Lisa Booth is on a mission to tackle the issue and help end hunger in Aotearoa by 2030.
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Inside Retail
JULY 1, 2021
Perhaps one of the biggest buzzwords of 2020 was ‘omnichannel’, as it became increasingly clear to retailers that they needed to offer customers more options on how and where they want to shop, whether it’s offering ship-from-store, click-and-collect, view instore inventory online or reserve-in-store. But the reality is that it takes more than just a handful of these initiatives to offer customers an enjoyable and consistent shopping experience.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 1, 2021
Fast Simon , formerly InstantSearch+, has launched the Display Merchandising Optimizer module for its AI shopping optimization solution. The solution uses AI technology to analyze shopping behavior, back-end sales history, image performance and other data signals, with the goal of presenting product images that are inspirational for shoppers. Display Merchandising Optimizer aims to make the first image a shopper sees in a collection or landing page the one most likely to make them explore furthe
Retail Focus
JULY 1, 2021
Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations, has announced the signing of a new accessible fashion concept brand Vanilla, for its debut standalone store following the success of its established online and concession presence. Located adjacent to H&M on Upper Thames Walk, the 3,616 sq ft Vanilla flagship store represents the first time trend-led, well priced fashion labels Blue Vanilla and Pink Vanilla will have a bricks and mortar home to showcase their collections in
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 1, 2021
According to a Gallup poll , for the first time in five decades most Americans support marijuana’s legalization, with 68% of those polled approving it. This coincides with the decades-long U.S. government war against the drug’s legalization finally coming to an end. As of now, besides a few remaining states, the rest have eased up on legislation. .
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Inside Retail
JULY 1, 2021
Brisbane’s lockdown has been extended by at least another day after an infectious mother and daughter made their way through several retail outlets in the last week, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said. Other parts of Queensland will see restrictions lift at 6pm today, though the areas of Brisbane City Council and Moreton Bay will face another day of lockdown as contact tracers race to figure out how the pair were infected.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 1, 2021
D4t4 Solutions has launched the Celebrus Fraud Data Platform (FDP) to help retailers protect their customers in real time across all digital touch points, using automated behavioral insights to eliminate new account, account takeover and payment fraud. The automation aims to help companies catch fraud in real time so that they can better intervene. Celebrus FDP is designed to reduce false positives through continuous authentication that enables more accurate and sophisticated detection.
Retail Focus
JULY 1, 2021
Grosvenor has announced the arrival of Clarendon Fine Art, the UK’s largest art gallery group, to Liverpool ONE. The brand has opened a 2,000 sq ft gallery at 7 Peter’s Lane, within the destination’s premium lifestyle-led district. . The new Clarendon Fine Art site is the brand’s first in Liverpool. It will serve as the region’s flagship, capturing the gallery’s mission to make art accessible and enjoyable to all, from first-time buyers to established collectors. .
Inside Retail
JULY 1, 2021
Gap will close all of its physical stores in the UK and Ireland during September, retaining only an online presence in the two markets. The closure equates to 81 specialty and outlet stores across the two countries and is a result of a strategic review of the US apparel company’s directly owned operations in Europe. . Gap has served UK customers since 1987 and launched in Ireland in 2006.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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Tokinomo
JULY 1, 2021
Customers step foot inside the store and they are bombarded with hundreds of options. 10 types of hair products, 20 brands that sell the same product with a different label, 7 different flavors, and scents for the same shampoo….
Retail Wire
JULY 1, 2021
The National Institute of Standards and Technology, a government research laboratory, released a proposal this week detailing how businesses can fight bias embedded in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Many within the tech industry acknowledge the unintended consequences of bias in current systems and the need to remove it. Studies in recent years have pointed to bias against women, racial minorities and other groups from a wide variety of technologies that are supported by AI.
Cisco Retail
JULY 1, 2021
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the organization’s senior executive in charge of the cybersecurity and the information technology risk management posture of the enterprise. He or she is a seasoned executive who must be equally adept at leading the myriad technology functions associated with protecting the enterprise’s information and data from misuse and compromise, as well as at managing the deeper business aspects of the role, such as hiring, developing, and retaining qualifie
Retail Wire
JULY 1, 2021
Almost 44 percent of the U.S. is dealing with drought conditions and 10 percent is under the worst form of drought. Another 13 percent of the country is dealing with drier-than-normal conditions for this time of year. All of the above may lead to water shortages for cropland and livestock pastures, consequently causing shortages of key commodities even as consumer demand grows, which will ultimately force prices higher.
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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.
Talking Retail
JULY 1, 2021
The Post Office has responded to the Court of Appeal regarding 25 applications by former postmasters for permission to appeal their convictions in Post Office prosecutions between 2002 and 2012. The Post Office is supporting the applications in 10 cases and opposing after consideration of each case by its board. Appeals of historical cases in. This story continues at Post Office responds to postmasters’ appeals of historical convictions.
Retail Wire
JULY 1, 2021
Amazon.com has filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission asking that its new chair, Lina Khan, recuse herself from any antitrust investigations into the retail and technology giant. “Although Amazon profoundly disagrees with Chair Khan’s conclusions about the company, it does not dispute her right to have spoken provocatively and at great length about it in her prior roles.
Retail Dive
JULY 1, 2021
Amid economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey predicts parents will spend more this year on school supplies, apparel and footwear.
Retail Wire
JULY 1, 2021
Panera Bread is offering free bagels between July 2 and 4 for customers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. “Whether you like your bagel bread-sliced or cut through the middle, or prefer savory Asiago Cheese or sweet Cinnamon Crunch, if you are vaccinated the choice is yours for one free bagel daily during the promotion, while supplies last,” Panera said in a company press release.
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
Nvidia
JULY 1, 2021
Wake up, wake up, wake up, it’s the first of the month. This first of the month is a GFN Thursday celebration. The Steam Summer Sale now has over 700 PC games on sale that are playable on GeForce NOW. And since it’s also the first GFN Thursday of the month, it’s time to check out the 36 games joining the GeForce NOW library throughout July — including 11 titles joining this week.
Retail Wire
JULY 1, 2021
Walgreens reported that prescription medicine sales at its pharmacies jumped 9.8 percent in the chain’s third-quarter, with COVID-19 vaccines representing six percent of that increase. The drugstore retailer, which raised its annual sales and earnings guidance, posted a profit of $1.38 a share in the most recent quarter, compared to a loss of $1.95 a share during the same period in 2020.
Talking Retail
JULY 1, 2021
Microwavable rice brand Veetee Rice has kicked off a campaign in partnership with comedian Katherine Ryan, to showcase the new design for the brand’s rice trays. The “Up Your Fluff Game” campaign is running across social media this month and sees Ryan feature in kitchen life hack videos, following research which found that 34% of. This story continues at Veetee partners with Katherine Ryan for life hack campaign.
Retail Wire
JULY 1, 2021
Primark’s sales in the last quarter were up 207 percent on a year-over-year basis as stores reopened in markets across the globe. Same-store sales were up three percent compared to the same period in 2019. John Bason, CEO of Associated British Foods, Primark’s parent company, said the chain saw items in some categories including leisurewear and nightwear “flying off the shelves” as consumers shopped in-store again with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
Talking Retail
JULY 1, 2021
Kellogg’s is set to add a “world-first” technology to make its entire portfolio on cereal boxes accessible to blind and partially sighted people. The new boxes allow a smartphone to detect a unique on-pack code which will playback labelling information and allergy details. The first packs will roll-out from January 2022, starting with Special K. This story continues at Kellogg’s supports blind shoppers with on-pack technology.
Retail Wire
JULY 1, 2021
Walmart has opened a new Walmart Academy training site outside of a store on Chicago’s South Side that was damaged in civil unrest tied in the city last year. The academy offers training for Walmart employees and is also making space available for non-employee locals to train for jobs outside the company and take classes on subjects such as preparing for job interviews.
Retail Dive
JULY 1, 2021
As Gap Inc. tightens its belt at its namesake brand, its overseas operations are shrinking, with new partnerships in France and Italy also announced.
Retail Wire
JULY 1, 2021
Kanye West’s Yeezy line for Gap could drive nearly $1 billion in sales next year, according to Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow. Sixty-four percent of Gap customers surveyed by Wells Fargo plan to make a purchase from the new line when it becomes available. Twenty-five percent of consumers who are not Gap shoppers plan to do the same.
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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