Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Brands and retailers are feeling mounting pressure — from consumers, shareholders and even their boards — to be more inclusive. More and more, that means rethinking product development and expanding their sizing and assortment planning to represent a wider range of sizes and body shapes. Now, experts believe the call for inclusivity is both getting louder and expanding to include gender identity as well.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Retail sales rose 0.7 percent in September, according to the Commerce Department, and August was revised upward from 0.7 percent to 0.9 percent. Economists had expected retail sales to fall 0.2 percent in September. “While visits to restaurants and retail locations have yet to break out of their late summer plateau, high-frequency card transaction data suggests spending remains solid,” said Sam Bullard, a senior economist at Wells Fargo.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Coveo , a relevance platform that works to enhance digital experiences with AI-powered search, recommendations and personalization, has acquired Qubit , a provider of AI-powered personalization technology for merchandising teams. The deal is expected to accelerate Coveo’s geographic expansion into the UK and European markets. Coveo and Qubit’s combined ecommerce experience will help the companies develop solutions that enable retailers to keep up with evolving consumer expectations regarding rel

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2021

More than 1,000 third-party sellers on Amazon.com’s marketplace will be acquired by aggregators over the next year, according to a forecast by Fortunet. “Most aggregators didn’t exist before 2020, and further, they only raised capital over the past 12 months. That capital is only getting deployed now. There will be more acquisitions next year compared to 2021, Juozas Kaziuk?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Nordstrom NYC has opened a Dr. Martens pop-up inspired by new music, complete with trusses, stage lighting and graffiti. The exclusive experience, part of the revolving Center Stage platform at the Nordstrom NYC flagship in midtown Manhattan, runs through Nov. 7, 2021 and features two exclusive styles and three limited edition styles of Dr. Martens footwear.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Etsy and eBay were among a group of online platforms that opposed legislation considered earlier this year by the U.S. Senate with the intent of curtailing the sale of counterfeit and stolen goods. Similar legislation being considered in the House has gained the support of these companies as it addresses concerns about seller privacy. Amazon.com, which also opposed the Senate version, has not publicly weighed in on the pending legislation in the House.

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Cisco Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

While October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, focusing on keeping your company and customers safe should be a constant priority, especially with the growing number and sophistication of ransomware attacks worldwide. As companies interact more digitally with customers and end-users, their attack surface increases, presenting more opportunities for would-be attackers.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Layoffs and flexing in stores have taken a toll, current and former employees told Retail Dive. As one said, "You can't have good customer service when you barely have any customer service reps.

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Cisco Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

There is a traditional saying in Spanish: “Todo entra por los ojos.” The literal translation is something like everything enters through the eyes. A better explanation is that smell, sight, taste, touch, and hearing are fundamental to how human beings experience life. The information provided by each sense is interpreted in our brains, used to perceive the environment, and interact with other people.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Plant-based alternatives claim to be more eco-friendly than farmers and ranchers raising livestock. Whether this is accurate or not is hard to judge, say some environmentalists, as the companies behind these products have been less than forthcoming on their environmental impact.

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Cisco Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In case you’re not a sports fan, a hat-trick is a term for three goals by a player in one game. Interestingly, the phrase comes from cricket, and was first used when a bowler took three wickets from three consecutive balls. The team would present a bowler with a hat to celebrate the achievement. Along similar lines, Cisco Secure Firewall celebrates three scores in 2021: Cisco was the only vendor recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the Best Practices Market Leadership Award for excellence in

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2021

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has announced an agreement with DoorDash “to bring on-demand grocery delivery solutions to independent retailers nationwide.” The deal is intended to help independent grocers compete for customers who choose to shop for groceries online. “We know demand for this functionality continues to be very strong, and to remain competitive retailers need solutions that offer simple installation and avoid extra labor costs,” said UNFI.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Food-to-go brand Country Choice has launched a traditional Scottish range, with foods from leading Scottish suppliers. The range includes breakfast items, hot food and sweet treat options from suppliers including McGhees Bakery, Dessert Depot, Malcolm Allan, Brown Brothers, Mrs Tilly’s, and Hall’s of Scotland. The breakfast offering includes a Black Pudding and Potato Scone Roll, This story continues at Country Choice unveils Scottish-themed food-to-go range.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Walgreens Health is a new division of Walgreens Boots Alliance that will focus on delivering medical care and testing. CEO Roz Brewer said the new focus will “transform us away from retail and just dispensing pharmaceuticals. It will be about the lives that we manage, and the lives that we touch and the lives that we can wrap physician and clinicians around in our buildings, both physically and digitally.

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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Rice brand Laila is rolling out a Laila Celebration range aimed at key festivals, including Diwali and Eid. The range includes a Laila Celebration Bhel Puri Kit (500g; £3.15), a Laila Celebration Pan Puri Kit (280g; £3.20), Laila Celebration Royal Choco Biscuits (102g; £1.10), Laila Celebration Cookies (400g; £2.55), a Laila Celebration Dry Fruits & This story continues at Laila gears up for winter celebrations.

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VMS

OCTOBER 15, 2021

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The pilot comes about two years after the mass merchant discontinued Jet Black, a shop-by-text service geared toward higher-income New Yorkers.

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VMS

OCTOBER 15, 2021

United Natural Foods (UNFI) has entered into a reseller agreement with delivery service DoorDash to bring last-mile delivery solutions to independent grocers, according to a press release. “Our relationship with DoorDash will make it easier for independent retailers to offer online grocery ordering and delivery. We know demand for this functionality continues to be very strong, and to remain competitive retailers need solutions that offer simple installation and avoid extra labor costs,” said Ma

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Supply chain costs and a more normal sales environment will likely slow the pace of sales and profit growth, analysts with the ratings agency said.

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VMS

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Activewear brand Vuori (Encinitas, Calif.) has received a $400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, increasing the upstart brand’s valuation to $4 billion, reports Business Wire. The funding will be used to open more than 100 new stores in the U.S. as well as undertake omnichannel expansion efforts globally. “SoftBank has a long track record of identifying market-leading companies and supporting entrepreneurs with bold visions,” said Joe Kudla, Founder and CEO of Vuori.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The DTC apparel company offered the right product at the right time. But, an acquisition deal falling through led to the closure of the brand.

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LS Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

©iStock/bigtunaonline Is it time to diversify away from Facebook products and any legacy social media app where you’re making money on content, or using it as a shingle to your business? Last week’s Facebook blackout serves as yet another reminder. It doesn’t matter where you are. These things go down, if you’re reliant on them for revenue, it’s a day off without pay.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The retailer is offering deals to encourage consumers to shop early as widespread supply chain constraints loom over the season.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) has announced a major effort to develop an environmental labelling scheme. The aim is to provide consistent and transparent information for customers, so they can make informed choices when they shop. Susan Barratt, the IGD’s chief executive, said: “With the support of a steering group of senior industry representatives, This story continues at IGD to develop new environmental labelling framework.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The new position will take over the functions of the CMO, overseeing global marketing, e-commerce and retail.

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Hyken

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Maulik Shah is the founder of DeskXpand , A full-fledged ticket management system that comes with the right tools to provide a seamless and cost-efficient customer experience. He shares 7 benefits that the support ticket system can provide for your business. Want to support your help support team by simplifying the ticket process for them? Then installing a ticket management system is the best help you can offer because it helps your employees to track the progress, achievements, and even priori

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Also, Target teamed up with Lego for a collection inspired by its famous bricks and Allbirds launched a new product ahead of its IPO.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

59 per cent of Brits aged 18 – 34 prefer to buy from brands that market how they’re reducing their environmental impact 1. This age group will pay an average of 12 per cent more for a product sold in a social enterprise, more than any other demographic. According to an industry report, social enterprises are now estimated to be worth £60 billion to the economy, with a record breaking 12,000 social enterprises founded last year.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Asda has opened a premium Extra Special convenience store on a forecourt belonging to its new sister company EG Group, allowing motorists to shop the supermarket’s deluxe product range in a convenient roadside location. The store, located on EG Group’s Oxford Road forecourt in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, stocks 2,500 products, including a large selection of Asda’s.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Rushmere Shopping Centre has signed up four new retail outlets just in time for the busy Christmas season. Home-grown make-up brand BPerfect leads the line-up, taking up a prominent unit as part of its continued expansion across Northern Ireland. A further three gift-friendly retail outlets – Sense Aroma , Calendar Club , and Customised Gifts – have also signed up for the run-up to Christmas, taking prominent positions in Rushmere’s main shopping mall, bringing even greater shopping choice for t

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