Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Dollar General is continuing its rapid expansion into fiscal 2023 with plans for 1,050 new stores, following a successful Q3 2022 when sales rose 11.1% to $9.5 billion. The quarter, which ended Oct. 28, also saw a 6.8% increase in same-store sales driven by larger basket sizes and a small increase in traffic. “We are thankful to our team for their continued dedication to serving others, particularly in a challenging economic and operating environment,” said Jeff Owen, CEO of Dollar General in a

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2022

? Pantone has named Viva Magenta as its Color of the Year 2023. Viva Magenta is described as “a nuanced crimson red tone that presents a balance between warm and cool.” For designers, Viva Magenta is PANTONE 18-1750. Pantone gave a bit more colorful description of its top color choice for 2023. The Pantone Color of the Year 2023 announcement was made on a live video stream at the company’s website.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

At approximately 3,000 square feet, Rite Aid ’s newest store is much smaller than its average 11,000- to 15,000-square-foot location, but it’s likely to have a big impact on the community of Craigsville, Va., a town of less than 1,000 people. The retailer plans to open two more small-format stores in Virginia — one in Greenville in December and another in Scottsville early in 2023.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2022

If you’re looking for a business opportunity that is both profitable and has a lot of growth potential, you’ll want to consider starting one of the businesses on this list. These 20 small businesses have the potential to be some of the most profitable businesses in 2023, and there’s still time to get in on the action. Let’s get started!

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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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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Slime lickers might not be everyone’s cup of tea; in fact, you might not even know what they are. But if you did happen to want slime lickers (as many people apparently did during the pandemic) there’s one place you’ll be sure to find them — Economy Candy in New York City’s Lower East Side. Slime lickers, in case you were wondering. For more than 85 years, Economy Candy has been a reliable purveyor of all things sweet, from classic favorites to hard-to-find exotic confections and even viral phen

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Family Dollar is cutting prices in an effort to win over cash-strapped consumers from competitors such as Dollar General. The chain, according to analysts, has dropped its prices by around five percent since going public with its initiative in August. Family Dollar’s prices are often between 10 and 15 percent higher than Dollar General’s.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Ulta Beauty’s same-store sales were up 14.6 percent year-over-year in the latest quarter. Dave Kimbell, Ulta CEO, said that the chain saw increases in sales from customers across all income levels. “While it’s hard to know with certainty if we are starting to see consumers trade down — as the only beauty retailer that offers a wide variety of prices from entry-level mass to high-end luxury and everything in between, Ulta Beauty is uniquely positioned to capture any consumer shifts within p

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Walgreens is upping the ante on same-day delivery with the debut of a new 24-hour, 7-days-a-week service in nearly 400 locations across the U.S. Customers can now order from Walgreens.com/SameDayDelivery or the Walgreens app to receive an assortment of more than 27,000 items delivered in as little as one hour , no matter the time of day. Customers will have the option to select the nearest 24-hour location to place their order, which will be fulfilled if they are in delivery range.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Dollar General posted a better-than-expected gain of 6.8 percent in same-store sales despite seeing a decrease in the number of items that are being purchased on shopping trips. The chain said that its gross margin declined 0.3 percent as a result of higher supply chain costs. “Customers also continued to shift spending to more affordable options such as items at our dollar price point and private brands, while also shopping closer to payday at the first of the month,” said Dollar General CEO Je

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The ongoing global logistics disruptions continue to impact businesses, and many of them recognize the need to better equip their supply chains by identifying alternative trading partnerships and developing a broader list of suppliers across the globe. Businesses are looking for ways to build greater agility and resilience into their supply chains by working with platforms with new capabilities as services.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2022

With 2022 drawing to a close, it’s the last chance for businesses to apply for many helpful grant programs. Small business grants are useful all year long. But the extra funds can be especially important for planning major projects in the new year or reaching financial goals for 2022. Here are several opportunities you can still apply for in December.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There are a growing number of retailers competing for their share of available advertising dollars, and a big player in retail media has just upped the ante. The recent Kroger-Albertsons merger announcement sent shock waves through the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, with the move cornering approximately 19% of the U.S. grocery market.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Before you jump right into business ownership, you need a plan. Since December is National Write a Business Plan Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to determine the steps and strategies needed to propel your ideas forward. While there are many types of planning that tend to benefit new entrepreneurs, the traditional business plan is often the first step.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Francis Pierrel, who was previously the CEO of Club Monaco, left the retailer after starting the position in February.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2022

When grant opportunities addressing a specific industry segment become available, it gives you a better chance of winning said grant. This is especially the case if the grant is location specific, such as a city, county or even state. Granted the more applicants there are, the lower your chances get. However, it is important to consider this is free money.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The retailer is once again struggling as consumers pull back amid heavy inflation and its liquidity dwindles.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Pallet jacks are vital pieces of equipment for warehouses, convenience stores, storage facilities, and many other types of businesses. They are meant to aid to haul and maneuver heavy loads, such as inventory, and can be raised and lowered to help with stocking and shelving. What is a Pallet Jack? Pallet jacks, also known as pallet trucks or hand trucks, are a basic form of a forklift.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2022

From potential bankruptcies to off-price retailer turmoil, this year came with macroeconomic pressures for companies across the board.

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Modular display stands modelled on buildings in Burkina Faso feature in the first brick-and-mortar shop that London-based designer Yinka Ilori has created for his self-titled homeware brand. Taking over a compact retail space in Shoreditch in the leadup to Christmas, the pop-up shop features a colour-block interior designed to match the products on sale, as slime-green walls clash with pink and orange flooring.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The DTC conglomerate may at last be close to finalizing its deal to buy women’s apparel brand Sundry, first announced in January.

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VMS

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Pantone (Carlstadt, N.J.) has announced “Viva Magenta” as its 2023 Color of the Year. The color consultancy says the crimson red tone presents a balance between warm and cool, dubbing it “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time.”. “In this age of technology, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real. PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as wel

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Libs of TikTok sells merchandise with messages that push back against policies that give LGBTQ individuals the same rights as others in society. The site on the Shopify platform sells t-shirts and mugs targeted at schools with phrases such as “Stop Grooming Our Kids.” Media Matters of America says that Libs of TikTok messages violate Shopify’s “Acceptable Use Policies” against promoting or condoning “hate or violence against people based on race, ethnicity, co

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The pharmacy chain has enlisted multiple delivery platforms to carry out its same-day deliveries in recent years.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Employers added 263,000 jobs in November, higher than the 200,000 that economists surveyed by Bloomberg were expecting. The national unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2022

CEO Dave Kimbell said the retailer has seen no evidence of trading down and is benefiting from its wide array of price points.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

A survey of 1,4000 current college seniors and recent graduates finds that 73 percent are looking for stability when they interview for a job. “In the past, students were often looking for location, they were looking for brand name,” said Christine Cruzvergara, head of education strategy for Handshake. Today, “there’s a practicality to how people are looking at their job search.”.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It is that time to start dreaming of warmer weather and getting your customers ready with everything they need for their planned vacations. From tote bags and flashy sandals to unique statement jewelry pieces, Wholesale Central has retailers covered with some of our favorite spring fashion and accessories: Scarlett Necklace. A must-have statement piece next season, this Scarlett Necklace features a bold and colorful cascade of hand-carved tagua pieces.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Amazon.com, H&M and Walmart have all reduced white collar jobs in an effort to bring expenses in line with revenues. ZipRecruiter reports that the biggest decline in job postings since June has been in white color positions.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The eCommerce industry is still an excellent option for start-up businesses to get into in 2022 and beyond. Mobile eCommerce revenue alone topped $3.56 trillion in 2021, and that figure is going to continue swelling in the future. With the industry being so saturated, business owners that want to succeed need to make sure they do everything they can to win customers over.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 2, 2022

With the busiest buying season of the year in full swing, we hope you are feeling the holiday spirit from your head to your mistle-toes. Even though things may look a little different this year in terms of what consumers are buying and how much money they are spending, studies are showing that retail spending numbers are still up. Slow Holiday Sales Growth.

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