Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 14, 2023
American Eagle Outfitters and ThredUp have launched RE/AE, a resale shop for secondhand and exclusive vintage American Eagle clothing, located at ae.thredup.com, curated by American Eagle and powered by ThredUp’s Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS). Additionally, American Eagle has partnered with Snapchat for a pop-up shoppable AR Lens showcasing select styles from an inaugural 200 -piece RE/AE collection.
Retail Dive
APRIL 14, 2023
A company spokesperson said the retailer is “evaluating our strategic options” and a sale process is underway.
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Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 14, 2023
In recent years, the financial landscape has changed dramatically with new economic challenges making it increasingly difficult for consumers to commit to recurring monthly payments. Inflation has risen to its highest level in 30 years, outpacing wage and benefit increases and further exacerbated by tax rises. Consumer concerns around inflation also remain “highly elevated”.
Inside Retail
APRIL 14, 2023
Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. Our 2022 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. You can download it here.
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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
APRIL 14, 2023
Amazon is adding convenient payment options to 11 Whole Foods Markets in the Denver area with the rollout of its Amazon One palm recognition solution. Additionally, the SouthGlenn, Colo. store will soon offer the Amazon Dash Cart, a smart shopping cart that lets shoppers skip the checkout line altogether. Shoppers can use the Amazon One service to check out without needing to pull out their wallets or purses.
Retail Wire
APRIL 14, 2023
Demand for luxury watches in the secondary market has remained steady as prices fell eight percent last year. “I don’t see prices going much lower,” said Francois-Henry Bennahmias, CEO of Audemars Piguet. “People still want to reward themselves, and when they want to reward themselves, they will look at the most respected companies, in watches, jewelry, fashion, you name it.
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Retail Wire
APRIL 14, 2023
Amazon.com has requested more than $152 million in incentives the state of Virginia agreed to pay it for locating its HQ2 operations in the Arlington area. The retail and technology giant submitted the request at a time following massive layoffs and reduced financial results. Virginia agreed to pay Amazon $22,000 for every job created in the state paying $150,000 a year or more.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 14, 2023
These days it seems that facilitating discovery is the holy grail of ecommerce. Countless companies both big and small — including Meta , Pinterest and Google — are trying to tackle the challenge of making shopping online more like shopping IRL, where inspiration can strike at any moment and from any direction. One of the newest entrants in the space is Shoptrue , which launched in open beta in November 2022.
Retail Wire
APRIL 14, 2023
Retail sales in March were down one percent from February as consumers spent less on gas (-5.5 percent), building supplies (-2.1 percent), electronics (-2.1 percent) and apparel (-1.7 percent). February’s sales were also down, although not as much as previously reported, at -0.2 percent.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 14, 2023
Executives at Rent the Runway are describing the company as on a “path to FCF [free cash flow] profitability” following a strong fiscal 2022, which ended Jan. 31, 2023. Rent the Runway generated $296.4 million in revenues, a 46% increase YoY from the $203.3 million in FY21 revenues, and cut its net loss from $211.8 million the previous year to $138.7 million for FY22.
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Inside Retail
APRIL 14, 2023
Even prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the wellness industry was booming. Add to that global lockdowns and travel restrictions, and well-being has emerged as a key focus for many consumers – and thus, for many retailers as well. Comprising physical, social and emotional components, there are many aspects that contribute to personal well-being. When it comes to retail, well-being is defined as a shopper’s perception of the extent to which the shopping centre contributes to their overall quality of
Retail Dive
APRIL 14, 2023
The retail giant paid more than four times that much when it acquired the DTC menswear brand six years ago.
Retail Wire
APRIL 14, 2023
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission declined to renew Curaleaf’s annual license to sell marijuana in the state. Curaleaf, the largest producer and seller of legal cannabis in New Jersey, called the decision “an outrageous act of political retaliation” without legal merit. The company said it would use “any legal means necessary” to reverse the ruling.
Retail Dive
APRIL 14, 2023
These consumers will risk a product becoming out of stock rather than pay full price, according to a study by ESW.
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Retail Wire
APRIL 14, 2023
Some Americans object to any attempts made by brands to be more inclusive in their marketing efforts. That is true of Bud Light, which faced protests after including a transgender woman, Dylan Mulvaney, in its advertising. Alissa Heinerscheid, vice president of marketing at Bud Light, said the brand has no choice to “evolve and elevate” since sales have “been in decline for a really long time.
Retail Dive
APRIL 14, 2023
Gina Goetter will transition from motorcycles to Monopoly as she takes the role at the toy company, which is set to cut 15% of its workforce this year.
Retail Wire
APRIL 14, 2023
A new report using data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration shows the injury rate at Amazon.com warehouses fell from 7.9 percent in 2021 to 6.9 percent last year. The injury rate in 2020, the year that the novel coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., was 6.6 percent.
Retail Dive
APRIL 14, 2023
As a result of the deal, Henning founder Lauren Chan is joining the direct-to-consumer company as head of brand partnerships.
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Retail Wire
APRIL 14, 2023
More than ten potential suitors for Subway are conducting due diligence on the sandwich giant’s business. Subway is looking for a valuation of $10 billion as it negotiates a sale of its business.
Retail Dive
APRIL 14, 2023
In its first wholesale partnership, the tattoo brand is offering an exclusive collection to be sold in the retail giant’s beauty aisles.
Retail Wire
APRIL 14, 2023
Loblaw Companies intends to spend $1.5 billion and create more than 6,000 new jobs in construction, retail, supply chain and technology as it grows its operations in Canada. The grocer plans to open, relocate or renovate 38 stores and renovate or convert around 600 others.
Cisco Retail
APRIL 14, 2023
Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) 2.5 arrives with annotations, a new feature for all CML license levels. When learning and designing, annotations let you get the most out of your labs.
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Retail Dive
APRIL 14, 2023
The fashion brand is releasing a collection based on “Bridgerton” and other shows, while the wedding retailer could be looking at a Chapter 22.
Cisco Retail
APRIL 14, 2023
I’ll get right to the big news: Cisco channel partners can now sell the Cisco expanded SaaS portfolio on AWS marketplace, along with Cisco Enterprise Agreements (EAs).
A1 Retail
APRIL 14, 2023
Show returns: 27 th – 29 th February 2024, Hall 2, NEC, Birmingham Sign & Digital UK, which ran from 21 st – 23 rd March, brought thousands back together to share information, network and, most importantly, do business. The positive experience for exhibitors has led to a record number rebooking already for next year’s event. Exhibitors across the hall, large and small, met and exceeded their targets for the event, and many said they took several orders on the stand.
Hyken
APRIL 14, 2023
This week, we feature an article by Nicole Kyle, Managing Director and Co-Founder of CMP Research. She shares how leaders can keep contact center agents happy and engaged in the changing work environment that now includes hybrid and remote work setups. Customer contact agents hold one of the most important keys to the success of any business in the palms of their hands – customer satisfaction.
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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.
A1 Retail
APRIL 14, 2023
The Salvation Army is delighted to announce the launch of their Reuse2Repurpose Fashion campaign to encourage more people to buy second hand clothes. The fashion forward images for the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) features everyday garments donated to the charity’s clothing banks in the UK. The looks were created by fashion stylist Joanne Kennedy and shot by high fashion and beauty photographer Catherine Harbour.
Storis
APRIL 14, 2023
Sales associates are at the forefront of your business, representing your brand to customers; therefore, having a dedicated and knowledgeable team is crucial to every home furnishings retailer. Robust product knowledge and attentive customer service are key factors in building customers’ confidence in their purchases and closing more sales. However, with a large and constantly fluctuating inventory , it can be difficult for salespeople to stay up-to-date on product availability, pricing, and alt
A1 Retail
APRIL 14, 2023
French designer eyewear brand, bloobloom, will be opening its flagship store at 30 James Street in Covent Garden, on 20th April. The store boasts a spacious 1,413 sq ft over two floors. The independent brand will continue to bring eyewear innovation to consumers across London at affordable prices. The new store will house bloobloom’s full collection of spectacles and sunglasses and will offer customers the full experience from walk-in eye examinations with in-house opticians, adjustment and repa
Shopify
APRIL 14, 2023
A POS (point of sale) loyalty program is a customer loyalty program that allows in-person shoppers to earn and redeem rewards during the checkout process.
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