Retail Wire
APRIL 8, 2024
On a routine flight to Houston, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 encountered a mechanical problem. The FAA reported that an engine cover dislodged mid-air, striking the wing flap.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 8, 2024
Boisson has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and shuttered its eight brick-and-mortar stores, according to multiple media reports and a LinkedIn blog post by Boisson founder Nicholas Bodkins. The non-alcoholic (NA) beverage brand plans to continue operating as a wholesaler and a DTC ecommerce retailer. Boisson had taken a “neighborhood stores” approach to brick-and-mortar expansion, opening stores in NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami.
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Retail Wire
APRIL 8, 2024
Shoppers are flooding into 99 Cents Only Stores for a final stock-up before closure. With 143 locations in Southern California set to close, there's a push to save them led by Mark J. Miller, CEO of Pic 'N' Save Bargains.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 8, 2024
TikTok is where the action is for brands wanting to go viral today. So many brands have found viral success on the platform, purposefully or accidentally, and there is no other platform that may be as useful to businesses seeking to connect with millennials and Gen Z. However, finding success on TikTok goes beyond the savvy use of hashtags and having fun content to share.
Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Retail Wire
APRIL 8, 2024
Shake Shack has made a move that seems to be aimed directly at Chick-fil-A. Its latest promotion offers a free chicken sandwich, but only on Sundays throughout April.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 8, 2024
Best Buy , one of the largest retail collectors of e-waste in the U.S., is partnering with Microsoft on a new activation designed to inspire consumers to recycle their unwanted laptops and tablets. During Earth Month in April, customers can bring in any eligible laptop or tablet to a Best Buy store for recycling and save $50 on a Surface device. These recycled devices will then be used for an innovative contest powered by Junk Kouture , a youth-focused sustainable fashion competition.
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Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2024
Southeast Asia’s premier online platform for pre-owned motorcycles , iMotorbike, has unveiled a new showroom in the Glenmarie neighbourhood of Shah Alam, a Malaysian city outside of Kuala Lumpur. The showroom not only marks a significant expansion for iMotorbike but also heralds an industry-leading partnership with the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) aimed at upskilling young people in the region and strengthening the company’s talent pipeline.
Retail Wire
APRIL 8, 2024
Spirit Airlines announced Monday that it has struck a deal with Airbus to push back all aircraft deliveries originally slated for the second quarter of 2025 through 2026. This move comes as part of the company's efforts to hoard cash, with about 260 pilots facing furloughs.
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2024
Never have we been more connected and more alone. In this age of instant, constant, worldwide connection, we’ve never felt more disconnected or isolated, and post-pandemic, the numbers are not getting any better. One-third of Australians now experience feeling lonely some of the time, one in six of us severely, and 18-24-year-olds have the highest levels of loneliness in the country.
Retail Wire
APRIL 8, 2024
Residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, are bracing for the imminent departure of Uber and Lyft, the popular ride-hailing apps. The reason? A contentious dispute with the city's government over driver pay is threatening to disrupt the everyday commutes and travel plans of thousands of residents.
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2024
Luxury Australian jewellery brand Jan Logan is built on traditions of excellence, modernity and creativity. The family-run business opened its first shop in the Royal Arcade in the Sydney suburb of Double Bay in October 1989 and currently has three locations after opening and closing stores locally and overseas. At the time, Jan Logan, the founder of the eponymous jewellery brand, was in her 50s and had already lived a full life in rural NSW with her husband and three sons.
Retail Wire
APRIL 8, 2024
Americans who work late night shifts, enjoy night-time socializing, or simply prefer nocturnal hours, may not find as many late-night meal options as they might have during pre-pandemic times.
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2024
How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the light bulb has to want to change. And so it goes with organisations and the executives who lead them. Of course, pretty much everybody says they want to change. In fact, every organisation I have ever worked with on their innovation and growth strategy, and virtually every senior leader I have ever advised, didn’t just say they want to change – they insist they have no choice.
Retail Wire
APRIL 8, 2024
The rising costs of childcare have led some parents to opt out of the workforce altogether, leading to a significant challenge for small businesses. In response to high turnover rates, some small businesses are tackling this issue head-on by offering on-site childcare as a practical solution.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2024
Charlotte Blakeney built the cult jewellery label By Charlotte from the ground up following a successful 20-year career as a makeup artist in fashion and advertising. The breakthrough moment for By Charlotte has become somewhat legendary throughout the fashion industry with the brand’s lotus necklace serendipitously landing on the cover of Marie Claire around supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s neck.
Retail Wire
APRIL 8, 2024
Accelerated approval allows for an earlier approval of drugs that treat serious conditions.
Retail Gazette
APRIL 8, 2024
M&S Food has launched its biggest-ever marketing campaign with its latest ‘Farm to Foodhall’ creative starring Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge. The campaign, which runs for 18 weeks, will see Kerridge visit the retailer’s Select Farms across the country to tell the stories behind the products. It will be showcased across TV, press, out-of-home (OOH), PR, social, paid and organic digital, until early June, and after the Euros will return to all above-the-line channels fro
Retail Wire
APRIL 8, 2024
Will this long-talked-about vehicle come to fruition this year?
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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.
Retail Gazette
APRIL 8, 2024
Ebay UK has scrapped selling fees for pre-worn clothing in an effort to encourage circular fashion. Items already listed on the online marketplace before today (April 8) will also benefit from no selling fees, Drapers reported. Ebay said the move was prompted by its consumer research that found only 25% of shoppers sell their unwanted clothes, despite 92% of adults saying they have over one items of clothing they haven’t worn in the last 12 months.
Shopping Center
APRIL 8, 2024
Atlanta — CP Group has rebranded CNN Center, an iconic 1.2 million-square-foot office and retail building in downtown Atlanta, to The Center. The property has served as the headquarters for… The post CP Group Rebrands 1.2 Million-Square-Foot CNN Center in Downtown Atlanta to The Center appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
Retail Gazette
APRIL 8, 2024
Ted Baker is to close 11 of its UK stores as it appoints administrators, with 145 job set to be lost at the retailer. More to follow.
Shopping Center
APRIL 8, 2024
Durham, N.C. — Topgolf plans to open a new venue in south Durham on Friday, April 12. The new Topgolf will represent the third Topgolf in North Carolina, with the… The post Topgolf to Open New Venue in Durham, North Carolina appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney
Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib
Retail Gazette
APRIL 8, 2024
Ted Baker is set to close 15 UK stores and cut some head office roles, as administrators take action to try to save the fashion brand. Although landlords have served notice on four of those sites, the others were loss-making stores that the administrators deemed to have “no prospect of being returned to profitability, even with material rent reductions” They said the closures were a “constructive and necessary step in ensuring the business can deliver a profitable trading perfo
Retail Dive
APRIL 8, 2024
The cooler maker’s 20th store, featuring a large customization space, comes as the brand reached $1 billion in sales last year in the drinkware category.
Cisco Retail
APRIL 8, 2024
As the media landscape continues to evolve, IP based infrastructure is revolutionizing the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed.
Retail Dive
APRIL 8, 2024
Analysts from S&P Global Ratings and Bank of America said the pet retailer’s struggles are likely to continue this year and possibly into 2025.
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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
LS Retail
APRIL 8, 2024
©iStock/murat4art What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Surprising facts about the solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States and Canada. Best places to see the solar eclipse in Illinois. Quote of the week: "An eclipse is one phenomenon that is actually more impressive from the ground." – Leroy Chiao Protect your eyes during the solar eclipse!
Retail Dive
APRIL 8, 2024
The bankruptcy filing comes just days after the discount retailer announced plans to liquidate and close all stores.
Cisco Retail
APRIL 8, 2024
A metamorphosis continues to take shape with the rise of Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Key Distribution, and the brave new world of Quantum Networking.
Retail Dive
APRIL 8, 2024
Retailers are trying numerous strategies — from technology to teamwork — to minimize losses.
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More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio
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