Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 4, 2022
Resale platform ThredUP has appointed Noelle Sadler as the company’s first dedicated Chief Marketing Officer in five years. She will report to ThredUP President Anthony Marino, who previously oversaw marketing. ThredUP plans to tap into Sadler’s past experience at retailers such as Lulus — where she was also CMO — and MAC Cosmetics as it looks to sharpen its focus on “capturing the mindshare of younger consumers.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
American sports retailer Lids – which operates the US NBA’s flagship stores – has opened Australia’s first, in Melbourne, Victoria with a second planned for Sydney later this year. Both stores will sell a range of official NBA and WNBA team and league-branded merchandise and memorabilia, including exclusive hyperlocal NBA products, apparel, headwear, jerseys, sporting goods and collectibles from brands such as Nike, New Era, Mitchell & Ness and Wilson.
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 4, 2022
[Editor’s Note: See the store for yourself and go behind the scenes with Co-founder Vibhu Norby in our Store Tours video here.]. Even those who know next to nothing about Web3 probably know it’s internet-based (the word “web” is a pretty good hint). So the idea of a physical Web3 store at one of the nation’s hottest new malls might seem a bit perplexing, and yet that’s exactly what Solana Spaces is.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Kylie Cosmetics and Coty has partnered with London’s iconic Covent Garden to engage fans with its ‘Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner Glam Park’ – a fully immersive and unique beauty experience to celebrate the latest cosmetic and skincare launches and summer glam looks. Perfectly positioned on the Covent Garden Piazza from 11th – 14th August 2022, the Kylie Cosmetics Glam Park will be on everyone’s lips as they will be able to enjoy bespoke make-up and skin consultations, a virtual reality world t
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
AUGUST 4, 2022
While many holiday shoppers favor online experiences to avoid waiting in endless checkout lines or battling over parking spaces, many now face competition from a new challenger: automated bad bots. Bad bots are software applications that run automated tasks with malicious intent. Operating around the clock at incredibly high volumes, bots are becoming more sophisticated and use the latest evasion techniques to mimic human behavior that avoids detection.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Alibaba Group has reported flat quarterly revenue growth for the first time in its history, showing how China’s Covid lockdowns have hit its business. The slowdown adds to challenges facing China’s e-commerce giant, which has enjoyed double-digit revenue growth almost every quarter since it went public in 2014, as it navigates Beijing’s crackdown on tech companies as well as its scrutiny of founder Jack Ma.
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Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
The past 2 years have resulted in some major changes to the retail industry, such as a significant increase in online shopping, the rise of localisation and other changes in consumer behaviours. The question we need to be asking is what is next for the retail sector? Pre-pandemic, engagement with global environmental issues was mired in a false sense of security and widespread apathy.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 4, 2022
Walmart reportedly is laying off some corporate employees to “better position the company for a strong future,” according media reports. Walmart did not confirm the number of job cuts, but the layoffs will reportedly impact about 200 employees across the merchandising, global technology and real estate teams, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Icon Outlet at The O2, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the signing of luxury homeware brand Murmur, marking the brand’s first ever London outlet store. The 1,637sq ft store is set to open in early August and will be located on Icon Outlet’s upper ground level, featuring a comprehensive range of bed linen, towels, throws and cushions, accessories, home fragrance and gifting options.
Cisco Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Clear visibility of device compliance is key for network operations. One of the biggest challenges though is to agree upon the definition of compliance since different environments have different requirements. The purpose of this blog is to share the current compliance capabilities in Cisco DNA Center that will help network administrators to keep the infrastructure safe and consistent.
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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
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Sloane Stanley has announced the arrival and debut bricks and mortar store for Prochaine, on the King’s Road this summer. The sustainability-conscious womenswear multi-brand pop-up store features a selection of environmentally responsible labels in one curated space. Prochaine, the carbon neutral, sustainability-conscious womenswear brand, has launched on 340 King’s Road, showcasing a selection of brands until the end of August.
Small Biz Trends
AUGUST 4, 2022
Notebooks and legal pads have been part and parcel of many businesses for decades now. Despite massive technological advancements, notebooks have remained a daily necessity making bulk notebooks and bulk notepad purchases a common consideration. Finding good bulk notebooks for your business can be a time-consuming task, given that there are a wide array of options out there, ranging from sewn and spiral bound to soft and hardcovers.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Icon Outlet at The O2, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the signing of the premium apparel brand, Superdry, adding to the destination’s line up of over 60 premium retail brands. Located on Icon Outlet’s Upper Level, Superdry’s 3,541sq ft store, will open in late August, stocking the brand’s authentic apparel collection, including T-shirts, tops, hoodies, sweatshirts, knitwear, jeans, loungewear and a full range of accessories.
Cisco Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Kumusta! That means “hello” in Tagalog, one of my native languages. I’m proud to say it to you as Cisco DevNet’s newest Senior Developer Advocate! I’ve been a software developer for a decade, and I’ve seen a few things. I’ve worked at small startups, and medium and large enterprises. I’ve worked in industries including higher education, healthcare, e-commerce, and finance.
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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.
Small Biz Trends
AUGUST 4, 2022
Think you need a lot of money to get a small business loan? Not so with an SBA 7(a) loan. In this post, we’ll outline what this SBA loan is, who qualifies for it, and how to go about getting one. Ready to learn more? Let’s get started! What is an SBA 7(a) Loan? The SBA 7(a) loan program is the most popular of the SBA loans provided by the Small Business Administration and offered by SBA lenders, such as banks, credit unions, and online lenders.
Retail Dive
AUGUST 4, 2022
The social media company said the functionality will end on October 1, and suggested experimenting with short-form Reels videos instead.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Modibodi founder exits company. After almost a decade at the helm of leakproof apparel retailer Modibodi, founder Kristy Chong (pictured) is stepping down as CEO. . Chong made the decision after selling the business to Swedish health company Essity for $140 million in July, a premium of more than 24 times EBITDA, according to Business News Australia.
Retail Dive
AUGUST 4, 2022
The string of bad news, financial and otherwise, continues at the Triple Five Group-owned experiential mall near the Meadowlands in New Jersey.
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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.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Data and technology have long been a part of Domino’s Pizza’s success. From the early roll out of its Pizza Checker technology in 2019, ensuring its products are always up to standard, to the fact that digital sales made up 78.2 per cent of the business’ total sales in FY21. During the pandemic, as more people shopped from home and needed food delivered in isolation, Domino’s was quick to launch a contact-free home delivery service.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
At the beginning of the pandemic, massive shifts and changes were needed for a multitude of industries and the way they operate. One of the industries that saw extensive change was the retail industry, especially when it came to finding solutions for safe and reliable methods of payment. . The ability to be able to pay for goods and services without having to make physical contact was a high priority for retailers looking to keep staff and customers safe while conducting business.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Clothing The Gaps co-founder Laura Thompson was one of six First Nations fashion and textile designers and artists to be recognised at the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) in Darwin on Wednesday. . Taking home the Business Achievement Award, Thompson said it was humbling to be singled out among so many impressive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Landsec has announced the opening of two ‘UK first’ attractions at Bluewater, Kent as the destination expands its partnership with Hangloose Adventures. Europe’s biggest purpose-built giant swing, standing at 46-metres tall, will open at Bluewater this month. Skydive, a free-fall experience not found anywhere else in Europe, and the UK’s only outdoor sky dive machine, will follow later this summer.
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.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Luxury fashion retailer Acne Studios has reopened its Bourke Street store in Melbourne following extensive renovations, almost doubling its footprint to 215sqm. The new store features minimalist design cues with muted colour interiors and blue canvas dye furniture designed by Max Lamb. The structure is complemented by a central mirrored cube service counter and light installations by Benoit Lalloz. “My job is to allow customers to have the best possible visual experience, in order to read
Small Biz Trends
AUGUST 4, 2022
Curious about how to create videos in the TikTok app? Well, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll give you a step-by-step guide to creating your very own TikTok masterpiece. And don’t worry – it’s not as hard as you might think to create your first TikTok video. So without further ado, let’s get started! How to Make a Video on the TikTok App: A Beginners Guide.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Coles has launched the first Liquorland store in Tasmania, in tandem with opening its first new supermarket in the state in 12 years. The new store, at Glebe Hill Village, features a selection of Tasmanian beverages, as well as Liquorland’s Tasmanian brands such as Beyond the Wilderness Wines and Pure Origin Vodka and Gin. Local sourcing is a major focus for the brand, according to Darren Blackhurst, CEO of Coles Liquor, and Liquorland will collaborate with more than 60 local suppliers and produ
Cisco Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Every summer as a kid, my family went on a trip. Before we left, my dad would unfold his paper map, and show us the route; pointing out long stretches of highway driving, back-road shortcuts, and where we would stop for gas and ice cream. Of course, he couldn’t predict traffic or road closures, and that map would make more than one appearance as my mom tried to co-navigate during the ride.
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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.
Nvidia
AUGUST 4, 2022
Innovative technologies in AI, virtual worlds and digital humans are shaping the future of design and content creation across every industry. Experience the latest advances from NVIDIA in all these areas at SIGGRAPH , the world’s largest gathering of computer graphics experts, running Aug. 8-11. At the conference, creators, developers, engineers, researchers and students will see all the new tech and research that enables them to elevate immersive storytelling, build realistic avatars and create
Retail Dive
AUGUST 4, 2022
The furniture e-retailer is doing even worse than the overall sector, which has seen demand drop following a pandemic-related surge.
Nvidia
AUGUST 4, 2022
Imagine hiking to a lake on a summer day — sitting under a shady tree and watching the water gleam under the sun. In this scene, the differences between light and shadow are examples of direct and indirect lighting. The sun shines onto the lake and the trees, making the water look like it’s shimmering and the leaves appear bright green. That’s direct lighting.
Cisco Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
In today’s world, unfortunately almost every product – from shoes to luxury items, pharmaceuticals to electronics – is prone to counterfeiting. The sale of global counterfeit goods is estimated to be $250B a year, with the global IT industry alone representing an estimated $100B in revenue lost to counterfeiters annually. Partners and customers who purchase Cisco products from authorized channels expect they are getting authentic Cisco gear.
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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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