Retail TouchPoints
MAY 3, 2022
Social media is an ever-evolving space, and as the major platforms develop each is differentiating itself in ways that change how retailers can interact with shoppers. While this creates new opportunities for retailers to explore their creative side, it also means companies need to develop a deeper understanding of what each platform offers and how it can best be utilized.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2022
Australian retail sales surged 9.4 per cent in March compared with the same month last year as the impact of Omicron on consumer shopping behaviour wore off. Month on month, sales were up 1.6 per cent. March saw the highest growth rate since April last year when sales surged 24 per cent against April 2020 when lockdowns devastated the retail trade. And the volume of retail sales reached a record $33.6 billion in stores and online in March, eclipsing the previous record of $33.3 billion set in No
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 3, 2022
G-III Apparel Group is expanding its global footprint with the purchase of the remaining 81% interest in Karl Lagerfeld that would make the apparel design, sourcing and manufacturing firm sole owner of the luxury fashion house. The all-cash $210 million transaction, led by Fred Gehring of Amlon Capital BV with a group of private and public investors, was approved by the boards of both companies.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2022
Over the last two years a series of unexpected events has scrambled global supply chains. Coronavirus, war in Ukraine, Brexit and a container ship wedged in the Suez Canal have combined to delay deliveries of everything from bicycles to pet food. In response, a growing group of startups and established logistics firms has created a multi-billion dollar industry applying the latest technology to help businesses minimize the disruption.
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
MAY 3, 2022
Every year ecommerce brands negotiate their contractual terms with Amazon. This year’s negotiations are expected to bring plenty of new challenges in the face of a rapidly changing industry and ongoing inflationary pressures. From supply chain issues to a thriving retail media landscape, vendors are increasingly looking for new ways to maximize their product sales on Amazon.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2022
Iconic Australian womenswear brand Cue has come a long way from its origins in the 1960s, when it was launched by entrepreneur Rod Levis and born during an era of rock ‘n’ roll and rebellion. Here, Cue executive directors Justin and Melanie Levis discuss their father’s pioneering vision for the business, and how they are continuing the brand’s success today.
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Retail Focus
MAY 3, 2022
Many people today aspire to have extra income. Some people choose to open a retail shop, which could be the start of something bigger later. While retailers in the UK still face many challenges, there are plenty of opportunities for those who wish to start small. Fortunately, they can get small business relief, so they can continue their operations. .
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 3, 2022
Workers at a second Staten Island Amazon warehouse, LDJ5, reportedly rejected unionization in a 380 to 618 vote, according to CNBC. Additionally, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reportedly has ruled that Amazon’s objections to the successful unionization vote at a different Staten Island facility, JFK8, are sufficient to justify a hearing that could overturn the result, according to Reuters.
Retail Focus
MAY 3, 2022
Quintessentially British furniture and home accessories brand, The Cotswold Company, has just opened a new store in Canterbury. The Canterbury location is the brand’s eighth store and fourth experiential site. It is the third to have launched in the past year, following launches in Tunbridge Wells and Leamington Spa. Canterbury is world famous for its 3 UNESCO world heritage sites, which include the Canterbury Cathedral.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2022
We’re so thrilled to introduce to you our Rising Stars of Retail report. Sponsored by Impact, this special feature is a celebration of 20 rising stars of retail who are killing it, whether by leading the rollout of innovative projects, driving campaigns to make change in the industry, or giving management a red-hot go for the first time. They might be under-the-radar now, but they won’t be for long.
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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
Cisco Retail
MAY 3, 2022
In early 2020, Enterprises had to switch to remote work almost overnight. As lockdowns stretched, employees faced huge changes to their daily lives, and managers had to be flexible about when and where teams got their jobs done; in some cases, parents changed their hours and found ways to work. Two years on, the majority of employees have “work desk” set-ups at home that keep them productive outside traditional, in-office working patterns.
Retail Dive
MAY 3, 2022
Businesses surveyed by Alignable cited inflation pressures and supply chain disruption as pandemic-era challenges grind on.
Cisco Retail
MAY 3, 2022
The Public Cloud and Security Responsibility. Across many businesses, leveraging services offered and hosted by public cloud providers such as AWS proves to be extremely advantageous for both improving operational efficiencies, cost savings, scaling, and for security. For AWS customers, Lambda functions are a great example of this advantage in providing a useful way to execute only the code you need to execute when you need to execute it, saving businesses money on hosting costs and reducing ope
Small Biz Trends
MAY 3, 2022
Women and minority entrepreneurs often face extra challenges when starting and running their businesses. Access to funding is often a major barrier to entry. But there are grant opportunities that aim to close these gaps. The Latest Small Business Grants for Women and Minority Business Owners. Here are the latest small business grant opportunities for women and minority entrepreneurs.
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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.
Cisco Retail
MAY 3, 2022
One of the greatest challenges our K-12 school systems have faced is the global pandemic, which saw schools across the world responding to unprecedented disruption in delivering face-to-face learning. There were some education systems who had invested early in the necessary critical digital infrastructure, which allowed them to be better prepared with their response efforts.
Retail Dive
MAY 3, 2022
The industry has failed to sustain the momentum it appeared to have on its side just a few months prior, writes Bob Hoyler, senior consultant at Euromonitor International.
Cisco Retail
MAY 3, 2022
Forrester Consulting ?recently conducted an independent analysis of five organizations using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), the industry-leading network access control solution, to uncover the business value of ISE. The commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco, “The Total Economic Impact of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE),” published in March 2022, highlighted a total payback period of only 11 months within a composite organization that was built from d
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2022
Between inflation hitting a 13 year high at 5.1 per cent and the Reserve Bank’s decision to increase Australia’s official cash rate to 0.35 per cent – the first increase in 11 years – the growing cost-of-living crisis is likely about to get worse for everyday Australians. Supermarkets have already been impacted. At Woolies, about 40 per cent of its suppliers are pushing for a price increase to their products.
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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.
Cisco Retail
MAY 3, 2022
Only 30%! That is how many companies are capturing value at scale from their Industry 4.0 investments, according to a McKinsey study and as described in a new joint report from Cisco and the analyst firm Industrial Transformation Network (IX Network), 4 Critical Components to Harnessing the Power of IoT in Manufacturing. Manufacturers around the world are investing in industrial IoT solutions hoping to cut costs, reduce downtime, improve quality, and increase efficiency and output.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2022
Between inflation hitting a 13 year high at 5.1 per cent and the Reserve Bank’s decision to increase Australia’s official cash rate to 0.35 per cent – the first increase in 11 years – the growing cost-of-living crisis is likely about to get worse for everyday Australians. Supermarkets have already been impacted. At Woolies, about 40 per cent of its suppliers are pushing for a price increase to their products.
Retail Wire
MAY 3, 2022
G-III Apparel Group, which owns 19 percent of Karl Lagerfeld, has agreed to pay $22 million to acquire the rest of the fashion brand.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2022
The year 2022 is well under way, and the reality of Covid-19’s long tail has dawned. Employees and bosses alike are well and truly over the pandemic, with uncertainty and workplace challenges continuing. In the World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Risks Report, most respondents were either worried or concerned when asked, ‘How do you feel about the outlook for the world?
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.
Retail Wire
MAY 3, 2022
The workers at an Amazon.com warehouse in Staten Island, NY, voted against being represented by a union. It follows an earlier vote at another Amazon warehouse in the New York City borough where workers chose union representation.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2022
Between inflation hitting a 13 year high at 5.1 per cent and the Reserve Bank’s decision to increase Australia’s official cash rate to 0.35 per cent – the first increase in 11 years – the growing cost-of-living crisis is likely about to get worse for everyday Australians. Supermarkets have already been impacted. At Woolies, about 40 per cent of its suppliers are pushing for a price increase to their products.
Retail Dive
MAY 3, 2022
The setback for the grassroots labor organizers comes on the heels of their historic win at a nearby warehouse run by the e-commerce giant.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2022
Dan Murphy’s MD Alex Freudmann has resigned from the role to return home to his native UK with his family. Steve Donohue, MD & CEO of parent Endeavour Group, announced Freudmann’s decision today but he will remain in the role for six months while a replacement is found and a transition completed. Freudmann joined the business at the end of 2019 and played “an integral role” in the business’ success during his tenure, Donohue said.
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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.
Retail Dive
MAY 3, 2022
The department store will offer a deeper selection of Reebok products and will receive exclusives from the athletics brand.
Small Biz Trends
MAY 3, 2022
? As the business world continues to rebound from the COVID pandemic, small business owners are demonstrating shifts in focus that helped them survive these last few years. According to small business owners, sales remains a major challenge, but marketing has taken precedence in the past two years. Results of a recent BizSugar survey shine a light on how small businesses’ priorities have changed in the past two years.
Retail Dive
MAY 3, 2022
Over the last 18 months, the company has grown its collection of third-party brands "really rapidly" to account for 20% of its assortment.
Small Biz Trends
MAY 3, 2022
If you’re in business today – and even if you aren’t – you can’t go too long without hearing, reading or talking about customer experience, and more broadly the experience economy. That wasn’t always the case. In fact it wasn’t until Joe Pine and his co-author James Gilmore introduced us all to the term experience economy in a 1998 article , then authored the seminal book The Experience Economy a year later.
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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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