Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
In strong economic times, smaller, newer brands — otherwise known as emerging or up-and-coming brands — have one thing in common: access to capital. This accessibility has historically allowed emerging brands to scale their businesses, gain widespread distribution and seamlessly find their way into consumers’ hands. Fast forward to current conditions and the macroeconomic downturn.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Acler, an Adelaide fashion business, is expanding its retail reach with a premium boutique in Sydney’s The Strand Arcade. Customers used to shopping for the brand online will be able to experience Acler’s craftsmanship in person, with three-dimensional draping at the forefront, as well as new product categories including bridal and jewellery.
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Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Although Placer.ai’s quarterly index for Q2 2023 found that store traffic for discount and dollar stores were up 4.7% year over year, Dollar General CEO Jeff Owen revealed that the company was “not satisfied” with overall financial results for its Q2, which ended August 3, 2023. Dollar General reported a net sales increase of 3.9% to $9.8 billion, largely driven by positive sales contributions from new stores.
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Shopify has announced that Amazon will launch an app in Shopify’s ecosystem, allowing U.S.-based merchants to offer Amazon’s “Buy with Prime” option. This collaboration will allow Shopify merchants who use Amazon’s fulfillment network to integrate the “Buy with Prime” app into Shopify Checkout, providing customers with access to Prime benefits like fast and free delivery.
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
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Rosalind Brewer. Photo credit: Walgreens Boots Alliance Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down from her role, effective immediately. The company shared in a statement that Brewer and the Board of Directors “mutually agreed” on the decision, but did not provide further details. Although Brewer has technically spent less than three years at the helm, she played a critical role in the company’s success during the pandemic by “overseeing the critical ro
Cisco Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
This blog was written by Annika Mammen, former User Experience Engineer at Cisco There are so many areas to consider when dealing with protecting and detecting threats, unfortunately cognitive overload is one problem that is often overlooked. Remember when search engines had a million news articles, reading suggestions, and market analysis on the home page.
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Cisco Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Did you ever want to run Cisco Modeling Labs but did not have the hardware or software to do so? Or have you wanted to run a topology on your local deployment—but couldn’t because you did not have enough memory available locally? What about integrating CML into a CI/CD pipeline , which includes the creation and destruction of the entire pipeline, including CML?
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
In strong economic times, smaller, newer brands — otherwise known as emerging or up-and-coming brands — have one thing in common: access to capital. This accessibility has historically allowed emerging brands to scale their businesses, gain widespread distribution and seamlessly find their way into consumers’ hands. Fast forward to current conditions and the macroeconomic downturn.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Athletic apparel company Lululemon Athletica has posted a revenue increase of 18 per cent to $2.2 billion for the second quarter, driven by a 52 per cent growth in its international business. Although the growth is not as impressive as the prior year’s 28.8 per cent increase, the Canadian company is still performing much better than others in the retail market, especially during a time of rising consumer caution, according to Neil Saunders, MD of GlobalData.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The company has faced a reversal in the rapid growth it saw early in the pandemic as consumer trends shifted in the years since.
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Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Renowned supermodel Naomi Campbell has partnered with UK fashion brand PrettyLittleThing and two fashion designers to launch a special capsule collection. Naomi Campbell’s PrettyLittleThing collection, which will launch on September 5 during New York Fashion Week, has 15 looks and will be available in a variety of colourways. The clothing, according to the brand, will have colourful and playful looks, ushering customers into the Christmas season while reflecting the strength and confidenc
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
While many in the industry have warned of challenges, the athletics retailer continued to outperform, recording double-digit profit growth.
Retail Gazette
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Lidl has become the highest paying supermarket in the sector, as staff members benefit from their third pay rise of the year from today. Hourly pay rates for 24,500 Lidl GB employees will rise up to 16% higher than wages for their counterparts at traditional and premium priced supermarkets. Store and warehouse staff working outside the M25 will get an hourly pay rise of £11.40 from £11.00, rising to £12.30 with length of service.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
With electronics demand sluggish, vendors are funding price discounts more often to generate sales through the retailer.
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Intelligence Node
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Predictive analytics is the practice of using data analysis, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data. It involves creating models. The post The Definitive Guide To Predictive Analytics in Retail appeared first on Blog.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Fall-scented flushable wipes are here. Meanwhile, Academy Sports and Outdoors struck two deals this week, with Fanatics and L.L. Bean.
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Walmart is partnering with Web3 creative studio People of Crypto Lab to launch “Cultureverse,” an immersive metaverse experience celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary and the transformative power of Black culture. The experience, hosted on the Spatial metaverse, pays tribute to Hip-Hop’s pioneers and explores its evolution’s impact on art, music, and fashion.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
With multiple new executives leading the company, Crate and Barrel wants to harness AI and automation technologies.
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Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Lululemon reported an 18% increase in both sales and profit for its fiscal second quarter, boosted by a 61% revenue spike in China. The athletic apparel retailer raised its full-year guidance, now expecting sales to be between $9.51 billion and $9.57 billion for the fiscal year, and profits to be between $12.02 to $12.17 per.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Rosalind Brewer arrived a little over two years ago with deep retail experience, but that doesn’t seem to be the drugstore company’s priority, analysts say.
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The frequent breakdowns of McDonald’s ice cream machines, which have inspired numerous memes, are now being tackled by iFixit, a repair company. iFixit is seeking a copyright exemption to repair these machines, highlighting the overly complex error codes and a service contract between McDonald’s and machine maker Taylor that restricts repairs.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The company won the “Golden Ticket” from the mass merchant’s pitch competition for startups and will land in 1,800 Walmart stores as a result.
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Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Lego has managed to increase its market share in the toy industry during the first half of the year, even as the overall toy market declined. The Danish toymaker reported a 1% rise in sales to 27.4 billion Danish crowns ($4 billion) for the first six months of 2023, despite a challenging period for the.
Retail Gazette
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Total UK footfall dropped last month due to the “sunless summer”, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed. The trade association found high street footfall was down by 0.9% in August year-on-year, from +1.6% in July. Meanwhile, retail parks footfall stayed the same, while shopping centre footfall dipped 3.8% during the same period.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The retailer accounted for nearly 36% of all U.S. online grocery sales in Q2, up 5 percentage points from the same period in 2022, per Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
Retail Gazette
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Mamas & Papas has rolled out its pre-loved pushchair service to a further six stores following a successful launch at its outlet store in Huddersfield. The nursery retailer announced that proceeds made from the used prams will be donated to Oxfam for its second-hand September initiative. The pre-loved pushchairs, which have been restored, repaired where necessary and deep cleaned, are now available at its branches in Birmingham, Cardiff, Croydon, Gateshead, Leeds and Nottingham.
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LS Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
©iStock/cherezoff For many business owners, operating internationally from day one is crucial to long-term success. But starting a small business domestically is hard enough, how can these leaders be expected to go global so quickly? Given the incredible long-term opportunity international expansion presents for these businesses, leaders need to think and operate globally as quickly as possible.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The collection will be released next year in partnership with Ever Dye, a dye tech startup that aims to reduce carbon emissions.
Retail Gazette
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Frasers has increased its stake in Boohoo once again as its builds on its “strategic investment” into the fashion retailer. Mike Ashley’s empire upped its shares in the retailer from 9.1% to 10.4% on Thursday. The growing retail giant widened its stake in Boohoo earlier this week, expanding its 7.8% holding. Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Frasers previously described the etailer as an “attractive proposition” du
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
16 U.S. state attorneys general have sent a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, urging the agency to ensure that fast-fashion retailer Shein can independently verify that it doesn’t use forced labor before it’s allowed to go public. The letter highlights concerns about Shein’s core business practices, particularly accusations.
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