Fri.Oct 07, 2022

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Queen Victoria Market to ban sale of inauthentic Indigenous products

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market has cracked down on the sale of inauthentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander souvenir products, ahead of new laws which come into force next year. In August, the Productivity Commission found two in every three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-style souvenirs sold in Australia are inauthentic, with no connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Adidas Puts Relationship with Kanye West ‘Under Review’

Retail TouchPoints

Following extremely vocal public criticism of its CEO Kasper Rørsted by Kanye West, Adidas has placed its relationship with the rapper “under review,” according to CNBC. The partnership launched in 2016 with Adidas manufacturing clothing through a collaboration with the rapper’s Yeezy brand. West has accused Adidas of not allowing him to have more control over the project and of copying his ideas.

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‘Storm on the horizon’ for retailers amid economic pressures

Inside Retail

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increasing interest rates for six straight months – most recently, a 0.25 per cent rise on Tuesday to 2.6 per cent – retailers might be expecting tough economic conditions, as consumers are expected to cut back. . Yet, some data shows that customers have been spending. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales were up 19.2 per cent in August 2022 compared to the previous year.

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Why the C-Suite Is Betting on Digital Commerce for Growth

Retail TouchPoints

Fueled by consumer behavior shifts during the pandemic, we continue to see increased importance placed on digital commerce and retail media to drive overall brand growth. The complexity of this space alone is vast, but the blurring of lines between digital and physical is only making that complexity grow. No longer a distinct shopping channel, “ecommerce” has evolved into a primary, core path to purchase, such that nearly all shopper journeys involve a “digital commerce” touch point.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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.

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WA single-use plastic cup ban takes effect; coffee cups are next

Inside Retail

Stage One of Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics is now complete with single-use plastic cups officially banned from October 1. The state government announced its Plan for Plastics last year in June, detailing a roadmap towards a sustainable, plastic-free state. Nine items have been phased out since July as part of the first stage including plates, cutlery, drink stirrers, thick plastic bags, drinking straws, expanded polystyrene food containers, helium balloon releases and unlidded containers

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How One UK Publication Captures Shoppers at the Point of Inspiration

Retail TouchPoints

British newspaper The Independent has always been a bit of a rebel. Founded in 1986 despite skepticism about whether the UK needed another national paper, The Independent has lived up to its name for more than 30 years now. In 2016, it became the first national British newspaper to move fully online , and now it is among the first publishing outlets to employ a new technology that turns its articles into commerce vehicles.

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Amazon Ends Live Testing of Scout Automated Delivery Robots

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon will end live testing of its Amazon Scout automated delivery robots but will not completely abandon the project. The ecommerce giant will continue to explore the concept, maintaining a dedicated Scout team, but it is scaling back the current program. “During our limited field test for Scout, we worked to create a unique delivery experience, but learned through feedback that there were aspects of the program that weren’t meeting customers’ needs,” said Amazon spokesperson Alisa Carroll in

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The Daily Edited calls time on troubled venture, liquidator appointed

Inside Retail

Luxury fashion label, The Daily Edited, has gone into liquidation after company members voted in favour of winding the business up on September 30. The online retailer’s collapse follows a tumultuous three years in its history, sparked by a high-profile dispute between co-founders Alyce Tran and Tania Liu. Tran withdrew from the business last year. .

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Under Armour Names New Americas President, Chief Legal Officer

Retail TouchPoints

Under Armour has announced two additions to its leadership team as it continues the search for a new CEO. On Oct. 24, David Baxter will be promoted to President of the Americas, succeeding Stephanie Pugliese, who is stepping down and leaving the company; and Mehri Shadman has been appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary as current Chief Legal Officer John Stanton retires after 16 years with the company.

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Carnaby will be home to the first ever retail destination plastic recycling concept shop, Are You Mad

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury announces Are You Mad – the first visible recycling unit on Carnaby Street. The space exists as both a plastic sorting facility and a retail store. They collect plastic waste from local businesses, shoppers and their growing community, which is then sorted, shredded, and turned into new objects, including the build of the shop itself.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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Cannabis stocks go sky high after Biden seeks to reclassify weed under federal law

Retail Wire

President Joe Biden said that he plans to ask the Justice Department and the U.S. Department of Health “to initiate the process of reviewing how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.” Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule 1 drug, the same classification as opioids. Publicly traded companies in the business of growing and selling cannabis saw their stock prices soar on the news.

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The Retail Village at MAPIC 2022 launched

Retail Focus

MAPIC is launching its Retail Village concept for MAPIC 2022. A major, central location has been set aside within the Palais des Festivals for the show – to attract the most progressive, innovative and connected retail brands in the industry. With constant flux and change in the retail industry, the purpose of the Retail Village at MAPIC is to not only put retail back on stage but also to showcase all new, agile retail initiatives.

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Amazon has three warehouse fires in one week

Retail Wire

A compactor outside the doors of an Amazon.com warehouse in upstate New York caught fire on Wednesday night, forcing the company to send workers home and cancel the following shift “out of an abundance of caution,” according to company spokesperson Paul Flanagan. The fire at the warehouse was the third at one of Amazon’s warehouses in the state this week.

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Nike latest retailer set to open store at Battersea Power Station

Retail Focus

Battersea Power Station today announced that Nike , will open a new store inside the Grade II* listed Power Station from 14 th October 2022 , when the London landmark will open its doors to the public for the first time in history. The store will focus on serving consumers in the Battersea neighbourhood, and will span approximately 8,380 sq ft. . Nike is the latest retailer to join the exciting mix of British and international brands set to open at Battersea Power Station and on Electric Boulev

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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.

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Adidas is reviewing its relationship with Kanye West

Retail Wire

Adidas and Kanye West have been working together since 2016, but the rapper and entrepreneur has recently been critical of the company and its CEO, Kasper Rorsted. The athletic wear brand said it is assessing the partnership after being unable to resolve differences with Mr. West. The company will continue to co-manage Mr. West’s line until a decision has been made.

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Deciem CEO Nicola Kilner shares her business heroes and top career advice

Inside Retail

Inside Retail : Can you tell me the story of how you and Brandon met and decided to launch Deciem together? What was it like to found and lead a global business with a good friend like Brandon? Nicola Kilner: I met Brandon whilst I was working as a beauty buyer at Boots in my early twenties, when Brandon was with his current business, Indeed Labs. When Brandon shared his vision for Deciem I was blown away by the energy and knew it was something I wanted to immediately be a part of.

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Pepsico to take delivery of first Tesla electric semi trucks

Retail Wire

Elon Musk said that Tesla will make its first deliveries of its Semi electric commercial truck to PepsiCo on Dec. 1. PepsiCo has reserved 100 of the vehicles, which have a range of 500 miles (805 km) when fully charged.

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Inflation Rates by Country in 2022

Small Biz Trends

Across the world, inflation is on the increase with food and energy prices hitting record highs. Much of the rise is attributed to pent-up consumer demand after the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which caused commodity prices to skyrocket. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), food inflation alone has eroded global living standards at the same rate as inflation of all consumption did in the five years immediately before the pandemic.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

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.

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Amazon to hire 150K employees ahead of the holidays

Retail Dive

The retailer is staffing up its operations team to meet holiday demand, despite reportedly slowing hiring in its corporate retail division.

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AMO cocoons Jacquemus store in pillows to create "bedroom-like" interior

Dezeen

Dutch studio AMO has used pillows to form the display stands and line the walls in this tactile womenswear boutique by fashion brand Jacquemus in Paris, France. The 60-square-metre shop , set in the department store Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, was designed to feel like a bedroom according to AMO, which is the research and design arm of architecture firm OMA.

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Moonpig launches a range of free cards for Breast Cancer Awareness month

A1 Retail

Moonpig is launching one of its BREAST card ranges to date this October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month. The eye-catching cards are designed to encourage people to remind each other to check their breasts and have been created in collaboration with ITV’s Lorraine , and its Change + Check campaign, whose producer, Helen Addis, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018.

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Employers add rainy day savings programs for workers

Retail Wire

Starbucks recently began giving employees the option of paying into personal savings accounts for emergency needs in the future. The coffee giant joins others incentivizing such accounts by kicking in funds workers can turn to when unexpected expenses pop up.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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Stitch Fix to close factory, cease production of sustainable, size-inclusive private label

Retail Dive

The apparel box retailer joins Old Navy in scaling back ambitions for inclusive sizing.

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Unemployment rate falls as job growth cools slightly

Retail Wire

The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent in September, down from 3.7 percent in August, as the employers added 263,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department. “We are seeing labor demand cool,” said Sarah House, senior economist at Wells Fargo. “But we have a long way to go towards restoring balance between supply and demand for labor.”.

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Top TikTok Hashtags and Where to Find More

Small Biz Trends

Brands want to make the most of their TikTok accounts. With more than 1 billion users in 154 countries, TikTok not only is one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, but it also has grown into a competitive space for influencers and brands to earn tons of cash. What are TikTok Hashtags? Hashtags are designed to help categorize content on social media.

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Levi Strauss cuts annual profit forecast as consumers reduce apparel spending

Retail Wire

Levi Strauss has reduced its annual profit forecast in the face of reduced consumer demand for its merchandise as a result of food and fuel inflation. The denim giant now expects to post a profit between $1.44 and $1.49 a share, down from its previous guidance ranging from $1.50 to $1.56.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Amazon ends field tests for delivery bot Scout

Retail Dive

After debuting in a Washington state neighborhood in 2019, a company spokesperson said parts of the program "weren't meeting customers' needs.

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Amazon’s Scout delivery robot is a goner

Retail Wire

Amazon.com is shutting down pilots of its Scout delivery robot. The company first began testing the cooler-size device in 2019 in Seattle before adding trials in California, Georgia and Tennessee. “During our Scout limited field test, we worked to create a unique delivery experience, but learned through feedback that there were aspects of the program that weren’t meeting customers’ needs,” Amazon spokesperson Alisa Carroll said.

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Walmart acquires automated grocery firm to bolster fulfillment

Retail Dive

The retailer is hoping to leverage Alert Innovation's inventory-handling technology for speedy pickup and delivery.

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Heating Oil Prices Already High, Expect to Go Higher

Small Biz Trends

Heating oil prices are already high. And it’s likely to keep going in that direction, at least into the near future. And that’s not news any small business owner who relies on heating oil through the winter months needs to hear. According to new information out from the US Energy Information Association, the average cost of a gallon of residential heating oil in the US is currently $4.62.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

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.