Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2022

Going beyond its existing Target partnership , Ulta Beauty is collaborating with Condé Nast beauty media brand Allure on an interactive pop-up space at the Allure Store in New York City, through Sept. 30. Store visitors will have access to the store’s AR virtual try-on tech, QR codes connecting them to product content and smart mirrors as they shop a carefully chosen selection of items from Ulta’s roster of brands.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Fujifilm has opened Australia’s first Fujifilm House of Photography concept store in Sydney’s CBD. The brand says the store will act as a hub for photography enthusiasts and photographers alike to convene for events and exclusive workshops and access a range of services including gear hire, and photo printing, complemented by a professional studio.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2022

Although social commerce sales in the U.S. are currently a mere one-tenth the size of China’s market, it is gaining traction nationwide. And if the staggering growth in China is any indication, we’ll likely see an explosion in consumer adoption — and revenue creation — over the next five years. To capitalize on this growing opportunity, brands, retailers and even grocers are sharpening their social media strategies and placing authentic content creation at the center of everything they do.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Amazon UK has unveiled a new fleet of e-cargo bikes, walkers and electric vehicles to make more sustainable deliveries in central London. The new fleet will directly replace thousands of traditional van trips on London’s roads and will coincide with the launch of its first UK ‘micromobility hub’. The company says it will make 5 million deliveries per year across more than 10 per cent of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone using the new e-cargo bikes and its existing fleet of electric vans.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2022

At a time when 75% of consumers say they are worried about how companies use their data , according to a recent global consumer survey by Adobe, the Ethical Commerce Alliance (ECA) has launched in the UK to provide retailers a forum for debate and education around privacy and data protection. The ECA launched on July 4, 2022 and will operate across the European Union, offering retailers guidance on how to provide top-tier customer experiences without compromising customers’ data privacy. .

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

David Jones has unveiled a New Zealand Design Edit at its Sydney flagship store, celebrating Kiwi designers “earning a reputation on the global stage across the fashion, lifestyle and home categories”. The display, on the eighth floor of the Elizabeth St store, was formally opened by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday afternoon and will remain open to the public daily until August 7.

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JULY 6, 2022

A lot of events have happened in the last two years and most of them had an impact on the retail industry. The COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and now the rise in inflation have influenced everything from the supply chain to customer behavior.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2022

Gap Inc. has named Reliance Retail Ltd. as its official retailer across all channels in India. The long-term franchise agreement will allow Reliance to introduce Gap’s latest offerings through a mix of exclusive brand stores, multi-brand store expressions and digital commerce platforms. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We look forward to growing the Gap business across key international markets,” said Adrienne Gernand, Managing Director of International, Global Licensing and Whol

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

The search for the optimum retail experience continues to evolve for all brands. In recent years, omnichannel and experiential retail have been two of the buzzwords circulating amongst retailers and retail designers. Today, forward-thinking retailers are aspiring to create experiences that are ‘phygital’. This current buzzword, ‘phygital’, refers to the combination of the digital and the physical in retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2022

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has settled and agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against checkout solution provider Bolt. Both companies agreed to continue their partnership, which currently powers one-click checkout for Forever 21 and Lucky Brand , with the possibility of expanding the technology to more ABG brands in the coming months. Additionally, ABG has taken a stake in Bolt, according to Jamie Salter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ABG.

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Retail Focus

JULY 6, 2022

Named JINS Park, the shop in Gunma Prefecture was designed to act as a space for the community to gather whether they are shopping in the store or not. Yuko Nagayama & Associates has created a glasses shop in Maebashi. “We proactively created public spaces that are not part of the sales floor, which encourages community members to come for reasons other than shopping,” the studio explained. “In stores of this type, the second floor is typically not open to customers, [we] u

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Australian leather goods brand The Daily Edited (TDE) is set to release its first collection under new creative director Naomi Mae Wilson. Wilson, who was part of the transformation of Oroton under creative director Sophie Holt, has brought a modern aesthetic and sharper focus on affordable luxury to TDE, which is known for its personalised phone cases and bags. .

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Retail Wire

JULY 6, 2022

Sales of back-to-school merchandise are expected to increase 5.5 percent on top of 2021’s 13.1 percent jump, according to Consumer Growth Partners. Eighteen states are relaxing sales taxes as part of the back-to-school season.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

To raise funds for Indigenous health this NAIDOC week, Coles supermarkets and Express stores in the NT and select regional stores in Western Australia (WA) have launched a ‘Purple House’ campaign. Purple House – also known as the Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation – is a First Nations-owned not-for-profit health service that provides dialysis services to people suffering from chronic kidney disease in 19 remote communities across NT, WA and SA.

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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

JULY 6, 2022

Amazon.com is expected to capture 20 percent of U.S. consumer packaged goods sales during its Prime Day event on July 12 and 13, according to Numerator. Sixty-five percent of consumers aware of Prime Day plan to buy something during the event.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Supply chain disruption may have become a singularly hot topic in retail circles these past years, but a focus on improving supply chain planning and forecasting is far more than just a passing trend. Emerging improvements in automated planning systems are now being used to address the inherent complexities and challenges in supply chain management, supporting retailers in previously unimaginable ways and profoundly mitigating ongoing supply chain risks.

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Retail Wire

JULY 6, 2022

The high price of oil and other products is causing consumers to rethink and reduce usage. That is leading to a drop in oil prices that have fallen below $100 a barrel for the first time since May. Gas prices could fall 40 to 60 cents a gallon if prices remain at these lower levels.

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Cisco Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Part 3 of the 3-part Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs. In previous blogs, Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs, Part 1 and Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs, Part 2 , we shared how to check WLC and connections to other devices as well as how to check AP and RF health status. In this blog, we will focus on Key Performance Indicators for client analysis, WLC packet drops, and packets punted to WLC CPU.

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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

JULY 6, 2022

Walmart on Aug. 1 will add fuel and collection charges to transport goods to its warehouses and stores. Some suppliers are complaining because Walmart has not specified the total charges they will be facing.

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JULY 6, 2022

The past couple of years have brought security resilience to the forefront. How can organizations around the world build resilience when uncertainty is the new normal? How can we be better prepared for whatever is next on the threat horizon? When threats are unpredictable, resilient security strategies are crucial to endure change when we least expect it. .

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Retail Wire

JULY 6, 2022

Yum Brands is negotiating a deal to sell its Russian business as part of a greater overall exit from the market. The restaurant brand operator sold its Pizza Hut business in May as part of its response to Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine.

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Cisco Retail

JULY 6, 2022

As industrial plants look to digital transformation to take their operations to the next level, industrial wireless becomes a key enabler. It’s hard to imagine a smart, digitalized facility not leveraging wireless technology because the cost of laying cables can be enormous. A key consideration is that wireless designed for enterprise environments doesn’t necessarily have the capabilities required to run reliably in an industrial environment.

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Retail Wire

JULY 6, 2022

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an investigation into Amazon.com to determine if the company’s business practices affect third-party sellers on its marketplace. “It’s right that we carefully investigate whether Amazon is using third-party data to give an unfair boost to its own retail business and whether it favors sellers who use its logistics and delivery services – both of which could weaken competition,” said Sarah Cardell, general c

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Cisco Retail

JULY 6, 2022

This post is co-authored by Declan Hadley. Would Florence Nightingale have embraced virtual care? The answer would probably be yes, as she was a technological innovator in every sense – driving cleanliness in hospitals, promoting healthy eating to improve healing, and using data to reduce infection rates. Yet, today in healthcare, we see a slower rate of technology adoption in comparison to other industries, despite a rich history of clinical innovation. 1.

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Retail Wire

JULY 6, 2022

Consumers in increasing numbers have been drawn to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) installment plans as a means to pay for their purchases. Many are finding a serious financial downside to not paying for their purchases on time. “The opportunity to stack your debt by using multiple Buy Now, Pay Later loans through multiple service providers is one of the biggest risks I see,” said Terri R.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 6, 2022

These days, you don’t need a permanent location to start a business. There are tons of mobile business ideas that can be done on your own time and with little startup costs. What Are Mobile Businesses? A mobile business is any location-independent company. Some require you to travel to clients, while others can be done from anywhere. The Mobile Retail Business Industry in 2022.

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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

JULY 6, 2022

Judge David A. Faber of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia has ruled that AmerisourceBergen, McKesson and Cardinal Health are not legally liable for the fatal opioid overdose rate in the city of Huntington and Cabell Country between 2001 and 2017. “While there is a natural tendency to assign blame in such cases, they must be decided not based on sympathy, but on the facts and the law,” the judge wrote in his ruling.

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JULY 6, 2022

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and a business line of credit can be the difference between success and failure. A credit line can provide much-needed cash flow during tough times, or help you expand your business when opportunities arise. In this article, we’ll discuss how to get a small business loan (line of credit), including how they work, and their benefits.

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Retail Dive

JULY 6, 2022

The e-commerce giant has inked a deal with the struggling food delivery service that includes an opportunity to take a minority stake.

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JULY 6, 2022

A man from Baltimore is facing federal charges for allegedly submitting fraudulent relief loan applications and stealing the identity of a tax preparer. Baltimore Man Indicted on Charges He Faked PPP Loan and EIDL Loan Application. The 37-year-old defendant, Dana Lamar Antonio Hayes Jr., is alleged to have submitted falsified tax documents, fraudulent economic disaster relief loan applications and CARES Act paycheck program protection loan applications on behalf of his recently revived company.

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