Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 10, 2022
Discount variety chain Dollar General is looking to self-checkout as a way to “leverage and reinforce our position as a low-cost operator,” COO Jeff Owen told analysts on the company’s Q1 earnings call on May 26, 2022. Dollar General already has self-checkout kiosks in 8,000 of its 18,000 stores and plans to increase that number to 11,000 by the end of this year.
Retail Focus
JUNE 10, 2022
The opening of this fifth H beauty store nationally demonstrates Harrods’ continued commitment to bringing its beauty authority, expert curation, and luxury shopping experience to a wider audience across the UK. H beauty Gateshead is opening at 9am in the Metrocentre on the 14 th June. . The latest H beauty launch follows four successful store openings, the first at Lakeside retail centre in Essex, the second at centre:mk in Milton Keynes , third at St James Quarter in Edinburgh , and the fourth
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Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 10, 2022
The metaverse is a new frontier for retail, but retailers can still look to past trends to help them get a handle on how it will grow and who the early adopters are likely to be. More than two-thirds of shoppers overall are already familiar with the metaverse, but the percentages for each generation vary widely, according to KPMG’s Go boldly, not blindly, into the metaverse Consumer Pulse Survey.
Retail Focus
JUNE 10, 2022
Irish homeware brand, Murmur has today announced plans to open its first-ever standalone store as part of longer-term ambitions to roll out more stores across the UK and Ireland. . The 1,108 sq ft inaugural store will open at designer outlet, The Boulevard, a Lotus Property-owned scheme based between Belfast and Dublin later this month, creating six jobs. .
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.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 10, 2022
IKEA ’s new Updatables furniture concept combines AR, AI and machine learning technologies to have the pieces themselves “suggest” updates and improvements through additions of new IKEA parts. Developed by IKEA’s independent research and design lab SPACE10 through its Everyday Experiments initiative and creative studio oio , Updatables are designed to extend the lifecycle of furniture.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 10, 2022
Cisco IOx provides you with a platform to host your microservices at the networks edge, close to your data originator. Microservices allow you to process your data, apply filtering, aggregation, densification, quality checks and much more! What to keep in mind? Are Linux based systems and Docker applications old friends of yours? If so, you probably already know about some challenges of creating Docker images.
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Small Biz Trends
JUNE 10, 2022
From growth to inventory, equipment, employee retention, technical assistance and more, this week’s grants look to provide the funds that will assist small businesses to overcome these challenges. So, if you need to resolve one of these or other issues, look for grants that have been established for those particular issues. Take a look at this week’s list of grants available across the U.S.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 10, 2022
Giant Food has unveiled its new Giant Delivers electric step vans, which can cover 105 miles with a single charge, as the company transitions its 128-vehicle fleet , based in Hanover, Md., to include more electric vehicles over the next several years. The two vans are projected to displace more than 210,000 gallons of petroleum and a provide a 63% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over their lifetime.
Retail Dive
JUNE 10, 2022
The custom space features a virtual iteration of its real-world design lab and varied biomes for visitors to explore wearing experimental “Metaboots.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 10, 2022
Many retailers today face two major problems: supplier cost increases and overall supply shortages that are driving inflation rates higher than have been seen in at least 40 years. As a result, retailers are experiencing a daunting dilemma: to choose between absorbing cost increases or to pass those costs on to consumers — neither of which is ideal.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 10, 2022
The cost of fuel oil has increased by 106.7 percent since November 2021, according to the Consumer Price Index for May, released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since November 2021, the cost of oil has more than doubled, and it’s the largest increase in the cost since the CPI began in 1935. Overall, the consumer price index for all urban consumers increased a full 1.0% in May, seasonally adjusted.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 10, 2022
Fruit Stand Workers United (FSWU), the group organizing a unionization effort at Apple ’s Grand Central Station store in New York City, has agreed to unionize with support from the Communications Workers of America (CWA). FSWU had originally approached Workers United for support, but both union organizations have agreed to the transition. “The work we do at Workers United has always been guided by the values we believe in — integrity, compassion and the need to do what is best to create density
Retail Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Apple Pay Later will allow users to pay for goods in four monthly installments with no interest. That could undermine other players in the buy now, pay later space that charge interest for their services.
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2022
Hot on the heels of entering the Malaysian marketplace this month, international cult skincare brand The Ordinary is now making inroads into the Indian market via a partnership with major retailer Nykaa’s Luxe stores, which focus on global brands. “We have experienced an increasingly growing appetite for The Ordinary products in India and are really excited to be finally entering the market with a retail presence,” said the CEO and co-founder of The Ordinary parent company Deciem, Nicola Kilner.
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Retail Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Inflation in May jumped 8.6 percent year-over-year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rising gas and food prices were major, but not the sole, contributors to the increase as air travel, auto, clothing, household furnishings and medical care also cost more.
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2022
Sunday marks a new dawn for Russia’s fast-food lovers as former McDonald’s Corp restaurants reopen under new branding and ownership, more than three decades after the arrival of the hugely popular Western fast food chain. The relaunch will begin on Russia Day, a patriotic holiday celebrating the country’s independence, at the same flagship location in Moscow’s Pushkin Square where McDonald’s first opened in Russia in January 1990.
Nvidia
JUNE 10, 2022
NVIDIA is collaborating with clinical organizations across Europe to bring AI to the point of care, bolstering clinical pathways with efficiency gains and new data dimensions that can be included in medical decision-making processes. The University Hospital Essen, in northwestern Germany, is one such organization taking machine learning from the bits to the bedside — using NVIDIA technology and AI to build smart hospitals of the future.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 10, 2022
Is your IT team considering SASE? Our new hybrid world and the accelerated transition to a multi-cloud environment have caused unprecedented secure connectivity challenges for organizations. Organizations are looking to leverage their SD-WAN architecture to provide a seamless user experience while connecting to multi-cloud secure connectivity solution to keep users and devices safe.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 10, 2022
The power strip is now a part of the office as a computer or printer. And with more computing hardware in the office, the need to protect them from a power surge or outage is crucial. It is much cheaper to replace a power strip than a desktop, printer, or other devices. There is a wide range of units with varying degrees of usefulness. You’ll definitely want a unit that protects against power surges, lightning strikes, and provides an uninterruptible power supply.
Retail Dive
JUNE 10, 2022
The e-retailer is still scrambling to integrate its e-commerce with its legacy box business, but some analysts see problems with its model.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 10, 2022
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with FedEx has announced the availability of $5,000 grants through the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R). The program is designed to help small businesses prepare for a disaster and offers immediate relief funding for those prepared businesses when a natural disaster strikes. $5,000 Business Grants from FedEx and US Chamber of Commerce.
Retail Dive
JUNE 10, 2022
The DTC brand wants to reach active customers who need to care for their hair in between workouts.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 10, 2022
The partner ecosystem that Cisco HyperFlex is built upon is always evolving and adapting to bring value to our mutual customers. When partners and Cisco work together, great things happen. In this episode of our blog series, we are excited to talk about three powerful recent additions to our suite of capabilities that are delivered in partnership with AMD, Cohesity and Red Hat.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 10, 2022
This article, " Every Small Business Needs a Little Muscle (CARTOON) " was first published on Small Business Trends.
Retail Dive
JUNE 10, 2022
In the wake of recent mass shootings, more than 200 executives have signed a letter imploring legislators to “take bold urgent action” on gun violence.
Retail Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
McDonald’s cut items from its menu during the pandemic to save time fulfilling orders. Many of the items eliminated were more nutritious options, such as parfaits and salads. It appears unlikely that those items will return to McDonald’s any time soon if at all.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 10, 2022
When contemplating a career change within a different industry, it can be challenging to know where to start. As the world continues to change, many people are wondering how to transition into cybersecurity without experience. Business leaders at Cisco Secure and Duo Security who changed careers, along with recruiting professionals, provided insights for prospective candidates curious about the cybersecurity and tech industries.
Retail Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Cardenas Markets, based in Ontario, CA, has reached a deal to acquire six Rio Ranch Markets. “Cardenas Markets is stronger than ever, and this acquisition further solidifies the company’s position as one of the leading Hispanic supermarket chains in the country,” said Doug Sanders, chairman and CEO of Cardenas Markets. “As we look ahead, we will continue to identify strategic opportunities to grow our business, while providing a fresh and authentic shopping trip for our customers.”.
Retail Dive
JUNE 10, 2022
The big-box retailer shocked analysts by cutting its forecasts on operating margin, and the industry saw two major C-suite departures.
Retail Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Sterling Jewelers has agreed to pay $125 million to settle a sexual bias case that alleged the chain discriminated in pay and promotions against female retail sales workers. The settlement, which covers around 68,000 workers, was filed in 2008.
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When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
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