Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The Home Depot is planning to hire more than 100,000 associates ahead of the busy spring season as shoppers continue to show interest in home improvement projects. Additionally, the retailer will host a Virtual Spring Career Day event on Feb. 16, to help jobseekers find the right role for them and learn about growth opportunities within the company.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
VEats offers a digital solution to explore all businesses offering animal-free food options in designated cities. Founded by Australian entrepreneurs Lara Young and Susan McCarthy, the digital platform will have its first roll out in Sydney this month, followed by a nationwide launch along with international expansion in the UK with Brighton and London being its first stops.
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Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Square has launched its first integration with Afterpay , adding buy now, pay later (BNPL) functionality to the Square Online platform in the U.S. and Australia. Retailers can access Afterpay from the Square Online dashboard, which gives shoppers the option to pay for items with four interest-free installments. Afterpay also will be available on Square’s developer platform and for in-person payments in the near future.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
For some years now, personalisation has been gaining pace in retail – but a certain group of trailblazers are supercharging the concept. Streaming platforms are obvious frontrunners in the race, with TV brands making tailored recommendations into something of an art form. . Disney +, for example, is a perfect model for the collisional power of big data and tech.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Following the New Year inundation of year-in-review happenings and trend predictions for the year to come, there is a lot to discuss. In conversations with retailers, technology partners and industry veterans in my network, several points have stood out. Alternative Supply Chain Options. Supply chain concerns are still rampant, and this is causing serious reconsideration of supply chain dependencies and the search for ways to better safeguard against the challenges of the past two years.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Warren Ebert’s Sentinel Property Group has acquired Darwin’s Casuarina Square shopping centre from GPT Group for about $400 million. The deal is considered one of the biggest equity raises for an unlisted retail asset in Australia. Ebert considers the transaction a ‘landmark deal’ given no other retail centre dominates its market catchment like Casuarina Square does.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
When Clothing the Gaps co-founder Laura Thompson heard the news last week that the Australian government had purchased the copyright for the Aboriginal flag and would make it free for all Australians to use, she popped a bottle of champagne. “My phone was ringing like crazy,” Thompson told Inside Retail. “The excitement about the flag being freed was shared amongst not just my staff and close friends, but so many other people.”.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The Vitamin Shoppe has launched its first-ever franchise store in Greensboro, N.C., marking the beginning of the retailer’s new franchising growth strategy. The Greensboro store is an existing location previously operated by The Vitamin Shoppe and now converted to a franchise unit. The store will be run by a group of entrepreneurs who own and operate multiple businesses in the region, including hotels, restaurants, real estate property management and retail.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Anthony Chukumba, managing director at Loop Capital Markets, said that Best Buy could be among the retail winners in the metaverse as one of the nation’s primary sellers of headsets and computers.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Grocery comparison app, Frugl Grocery has released its version 3.0 which includes a range of new retailers and enhanced features for consumers. The price comparison function on the app now tracks prices across Aldi, IGA supermarkets, Drakes and Foodland as well as Coles and Woolworths which were included in previous versions. Shoppers can compare the best deals of each week before making a trip to the store.
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Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Activist investors are beginning to put pressure on retailers to expand paid sick leave days for workers at a time when some chains are looking to cut back. Trillium Asset Management, a CVS shareholder, has demanded that the company provide sick leave for all its employees. Kroger and TJX have also seen similar proposals from investors.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Vans shoe maker VF Corp cut its full-year revenue forecast on Friday as it struggles with material shortages, labor issues at factories and slump in sales in China due to Covid-related lockdowns, sending its shares down over 6 per cent. Fresh pandemic restrictions and store closures late last year in many Asian countries, including China, took a toll on many US apparel makers that for years have relied on these countries for the bulk of their production and sales growth.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Amazon.com has not raised prices on a Prime subscription over the past four years. That has many analysts expecting a rate hike soon. The company increased its annual subscription to $119 from $99 the last time it made a change. “It’s about time,” said Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities. “Shipping costs have gone up, period.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
As more and more retailers look to personalise their offerings, data is increasingly becoming the backbone of business operations. From customer details to purchase history, this information is gold for businesses in just about every category and can have a tremendous impact on the bottom line. But with all this data comes a heightened level of risk.
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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.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Domino’s is faced with a driver shortage and is offering customers a $3 “tip” if they pick up their orders instead of choosing home delivery. The promotion runs through May 22.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Major fashion retailers Cue and Bianca Spender are embarking on a digital design journey with the help of the Australian Fashion Council’s new FashTechLab program which just launched this week. “Many fashion brands are hesitant to adopt a digital design workflow as their current practices are expensive to transition away from. It’s a big leap, which we understand.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
DoorDash in 2020 rolled out a financial assistance program for drivers (AKA Dashers) who tested positive for COVID-19. The program hit a stumbling block recently, according to some. Drivers say that assistance payments have been delayed as the number of cases spiked due to the Omicron variant.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The pandemic has changed the way we work forever – arguably for the better. As we look to the future of work, it’s impossible not to consider the big ‘C’, coronavirus, and the ongoing impact of new strains. The uncertainty we’ve become accustomed to isn’t going anywhere, but one thing remains clear. The working life we once knew no longer exists.
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
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reached an agreement on a $3.6 billon deal that would make it the owner of Bungie, the maker of the popular Destiny 2 video game. The deal follows Microsoft’s announced acquisition of Activision Blizzard and Take Two Interactive’s planned purchase of Zynga.
365 Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Tesco has announced changes to overnight roles at a number of supermarkets and petrol station stores which will put more than 1,400 workers at risk of redundancy. It comes after the retailer confirmed on Monday that it plans to close its Jack’s discount supermarket arm , with seven stores shutting for good and the remaining six becoming Tesco shops.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The spring is the busiest time of year for Home Depot and the retailer is looking to add 100,000 new employees to serve its customers. The chain hired 80,000 new employees for each of the past two spring seasons. “The consumer demand continues to spike and we want to ensure that we have associates to meet customers’ needs in our aisles,” said Eric Schelling, vice president and head of global talent acquisition at Home Depot.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Ice-cream maker Wall’s, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, is launching a series of products to mark the occasion. They include the Wall’s 100 year Rocket lolly – first made for the 1966 moon landing, and the Viennetta birthday cake. Horacio Cal, ice-cream marketing director at Wall’s owner Unilever, said: “For 100 years, This story continues at Wall’s celebrates 100 years of making ice-creams.
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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.
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Tractor Supply has increased the size of its indirect procurement group, which negotiates purchases of goods not sold in stores, in an effort to reduce costs. The retailer expects inflationary pressures to continue into the first half of 2022 before slowing later in the year.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Nestlé has added a honey-flavoured version to its range of Shreddies cereals. Honey-flavoured cereals have proved popular with consumers in recent years, showing an increase in value of sales of 14.5% since 2019, according to analyst IRI. The new Shreddies cereal, called The Honey One, will be available to selected convenience stores progressively through this.
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The tech will allow users to virtually stage their homes with items from retailers including Walmart, West Elm, Wayfair and CB2.
Cisco Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
We talk quite a bit about preparing for crises – both professionally and personally. We set aside rainy-day funds, develop disaster recovery plans, get insurance. But even the best laid plans can sometimes go awry. * Looks back pointedly at the past two years. *. While we don’t have control over what life brings us, we can control how we react when adversity rears its head.
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
VMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Italian luxury retailer Dolce&Gabbana will cease using fur in all of its collections this year, according to Reuters. In a joint statement with Humane Society International, D&G Communication and Marketing Officer Fedele Usai said, “The entire fashion system has a significant social responsibility role that must be promoted and encouraged.”.
Cisco Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
When I recently accepted a new role at Cisco as a Software Consulting Engineer for Service Provider in our Lisbon, Portugal Customer Experience (CX) Center – I knew my life was about to change. The deal was done, and the transition dates were agreed upon. I was about to become an expat, or a person living outside their native country. This change didn’t just mean a new role, in a new area of interest, but it would also mean moving to an entirely new country.
Retail Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Chief Brand Officer Pete Nordstrom helms a lively, casual production that helps illustrate how department stores still fit into consumers' lives.
Cisco Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
With the beginning of the new year, many people take time to reflect on changes we want to make—habits and routines we either want to start or stop. Usually, our end goal is to make our lives more efficient and healthier. Similarly, from our recent research, IT leaders are also looking for efficiencies and rethinking how their teams are doing networking.
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