Fri.Nov 12, 2021

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Dollar General Teams with DoorDash for Same-Day Delivery from 9,000+ Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Dollar General is the latest retailer to dive into delivery, partnering with DoorDash to offer same-day service from more than 9,000 stores — and with plans to expand to more than 10,000 locations by December 2021. The two companies first partnered for a 600 -store pilot program in summer 2021. Shoppers can order products, including food, snacks and cleaning supplies, for same-day delivery through the DoorDash app or website.

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Bluewater signs multiple local independent brands to new ‘Produced in Kent’ store concept

Retail Focus

Landsec has announced a new retail concept for Bluewater, which will showcase an array of independent brands within a dedicated space. The project is a partnership between Landsec , the local trade organisation, Produced in Kent, and its members. The new space will serve as a destination for Bluewater’s guests to sample some of the best produce from across the region.

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Frugal Shoppers: The Untapped Shopper Base You Can Reach to Win the Holiday Sales Season

Retail TouchPoints

It’s never too early to start preparing for the holiday shopping season, especially this year as brands and retailers are gearing up for ‘Shipageddon’ part two. The upswing in ecommerce sales from COVID-19 led to Shipageddon 2020 as brands and retailers couldn’t keep up with significantly increased demand. Holiday shoppers faced stockouts, long delivery times and fewer discounts in general.

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Tapestry says it has enough Coach bags to supply holiday shoppers

Retail Wire

Tapestry, which owns Coach and other luxury brands, has upped its annual forecast for the year on the expectation of high demand and a strong inventory position heading into the holidays. “We’re taking deliberate steps to accelerate inventory growth, and we feel comfortable in our inventory positioning to meet demand,” said Scott Roe, Tapestry CFO.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Primark to Quadruple U.S. Store Count in Next 5 Years, Appoints New U.S. President

Retail TouchPoints

Ireland-based fast fashion retailer Primark is continuing its steady expansion in the U.S., with plans for three new stores in the New York region next year and a total of approximately 60 stores set to open within the next five years. The retailer opened its first U.S. store six years ago in Boston. The company’s most recent opening, its 13 th , took place in Philadelphia’s Fashion District in September 2021.

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Instacart tests delivery options

Retail Wire

Instacart is testing reduced or free delivery options for customers who place orders more than 24 hours in advance of delivery. The grocery delivery service is also rolling out a “Deals Tab” where customers can look for coupons from retailers and consumer packaged goods brands. “Online grocery shouldn’t be a luxury, and we’re committed to making Instacart the most affordable way for families across North America to get the food they need from the retailers they love,” said Asha Sharm

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NVIDIA to Build Earth-2 Supercomputer to See Our Future

Nvidia

The earth is warming. The past seven years are on track to be the seven warmest on record. The emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities are responsible for approximately 1.1°C of average warming since the period 1850-1900. What we’re experiencing is very different from the global average. We experience extreme weather — historic droughts, unprecedented heatwaves, intense hurricanes, violent storms and catastrophic floods.

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How IT organizations are thinking about Network as a Service

Cisco Retail

Networking models evolve . You don’t have to look very far to see that a transition is underway in IT. Organizations are changing how they acquire and consume software and infrastructure. In part, this is driven by their need to deliver services that meet increasingly dynamic business needs. The network has been undergoing the same evolution. The broad-based adoption of network automation and analytics over the last few years is resulting in huge leaps in agility, flexibility, and security.

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The Role of Competitive Price Analysis in Accelerating eCommerce Growth

Intelligence Node

Using competitive price analysis software is a necessity for staying one step ahead of your competitors at all times! Competitive pricing analysis was once considered a luxury — something only big brands could afford to implement. But in today’s commerce landscape, that’s no longer the case. With customers as smart and market savvy as ever, […].

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Improving Application Experience with Deep Network Visibility

Cisco Retail

In the not-too-distant past, everything in the application and networking stack was under IT’s control. Workloads lived securely in the on-premises data center—people sat in their campus offices connected to the secure wireless network, and an MPLS service with an SLA connected branch offices to the data center and each other. Today, workforce productivity depends on cloud and SaaS applications that often rely on the public cloud infrastructure, which in turn depends on the internet as part or a

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

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.

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CVS ends SCOTUS appeal after making deal with disability groups

Retail Wire

CVS has withdrawn Fromm a case that was going to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court next month over language in the company’s terms that disability groups claimed made it harder for their constituents to receive healthcare. The retailer reached a deal to work with the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and two other groups to safeguard access to healthcare going forward.

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NVIDIA GTC Sees Spike in Developers From Africa

Nvidia

The appetite for AI and data science is increasing, and nowhere is that more prevalent than in emerging markets. Registrations for this week’s GTC from African nations tripled compared with the spring edition of the event. Indeed, Nigeria had the third most registered attendees for countries in the EMEA region, ahead of France, Italy and Spain. Five other African nations were among the region’s top 15 for registrants: Egypt (No. 6), Tunisia (No. 7), Ghana (No. 9), South Africa (No. 11) and Kenya

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J&J spinning off its consumer products and pharmaceutical businesses

Retail Wire

Johnson & Johnson plans to spinoff its consumer product brands and its pharmaceuticals and medical device companies into two separate publicly traded companies. “The best path forward to ensure sustainable growth over the long term and better meet patient and consumer demands is to have our consumer business operate as a separate healthcare company,” said CEO Alex Gorky.

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Namdar Realty Group Sells 283,553-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Pennsylvania

Shopping Center

Pottsville, Pa. — Namdar Realty Group has sold Cressona Mall, a 283,553-square-foot shopping center in Pottsville. The center was 90 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Giant Food, Planet Fitness, Ollie’s, Staples and Dollar General.… The post Namdar Realty Group Sells 283,553-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Pennsylvania appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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

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Alibaba posts lowest Singles Day sales gain so far

Retail Wire

Alibaba posted an 8.5 percent year-over-year gain during its Singles Day event, marking the first time since the start of the promotion that the company came in under double digits. Regulatory tightening by the Chinese government forced Alibaba to low-key its marketing for the event compared to past years.

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GID Breaks Ground on $2 Billion High Street Development in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter

Shopping Center

Atlanta — GID Development Group has broken ground on the first phase of High Street, a $2 billion, 36-acre mixed-use development in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter. Phase I of High Street will deliver 150,000 square feet of retail and restaurants and… The post GID Breaks Ground on $2 Billion High Street Development in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Warby Parker posts strong sales and big loss following IPO

Retail Wire

Warby Parker’s first quarterly earnings report as a publicly traded company showed that the eyewear retailer posted sales of $137.4 million compared to $104.1 million a year ago. The retailer also posted a loss of $1.45 a share, much higher than the 78 cents loss that Wall Street was expecting.

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Finmarc Management, KPR Sell Red Lion Plaza in Philadelphia for $56.5 Million

Shopping Center

Philadelphia — Finmarc Management Inc. and KPR have sold Red Lion Plaza, a 240,000-square-foot center located in Philadelphia, for $56.5 million. Jim Galbally, Chris Munley and Colin Behr of JLL represented Finmarc in the transaction. The buyers were not disclosed.… The post Finmarc Management, KPR Sell Red Lion Plaza in Philadelphia for $56.5 Million appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Dillard’s posts 518 percent gain in profits

Retail Wire

Dillard’s reported a profit of $197.3 million in the third quarter, up from $31.9 million last year. Dillard’s operates 250 department stores and 30 clearance centers across 29 states.

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Dermatology and retail event held in New York

Mass Relators

The L’Oreal/CeraVe sponsored event explored retail opportunities with dermatology and skin care. A panel of retailers and dermatologists talked about unexamined opportunities for growth. Kaitlin Rinehart, Divisional Merchandise Manager for Skincare and Suncare at Ulta Beauty, addresses the opportunity. Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz, Medical Director and Managing Partner, Dermatology of Boca, talks about skin care.

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Biden’s infrastructure plan to help slow inflation but not right away

Retail Wire

President Joe Biden and his administration believe that the improvements in the nation’s infrastructure will help the lower costs of goods consumed by Americans. How fast that will happen remains an open question with some economists expecting inflation to go higher before it starts to recede.

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Warby Parker's sales up 32%, while losses widen

Retail Dive

In its first public earnings report since its direct listing in late September, the DTC eyewear brand also raised its full-year guidance.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

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

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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Nisa offers cheap booze deals to boost sales before Christmas

Talking Retail

Nisa has launched a series of one-week deals on alcoholic drinks in the run-up to Christmas. The group says that the next few weeks will see heavily discounted offers in order to boost sales and give shoppers the chance to stock up for the festive break. The latest deal, in stores from 10 – 16. This story continues at Nisa offers cheap booze deals to boost sales before Christmas.

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Banana Republic's brand chief out after less than a year

Retail Dive

Ana Andjelic joined the struggling label in February, and in September unveiled a collection that, among other things, she described as "safari meets tuxedo.

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Guest Post: Exceptional Customer Service Doesn’t Start Where You Think

Hyken

Christan Hiscock is the CEO and co-founder of Kardia Financial Group , an organization that believes that the financial services industry should not be solely focused on dollars, but on helping people truly get to the heart of their financial goals. He shares the foundational guide for everything a company does, the reason why the company was started and its values.

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EBay to host holiday sneaker sales event

Retail Dive

The Sleigh Drop gives access to influencers' collections, as the platform pushes to be the go-to place for sneakerheads.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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MuleSoft sets sail on public sector security certification journey

Mulesoft

We’re thrilled to announce that MuleSoft is in the final stages with the Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) to certify that our products and platforms are secure for use in the Australian public sector. The certification, anticipated mid 2022, will give further peace of mind to MuleSoft’s customers and partners that their data is safe […].

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Canada Goose's first footwear collection goes live

Retail Dive

Featuring two styles, the brand's footwear is meant to both protect against the elements and also appeal to lifestyle shoppers.

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‘Mindful Living’ is how customers now approach shopping, says Nielsen report

Talking Retail

Top trends for retailers to recognise in 2022 include local suppliers, green products and plant-based foods, says Nielsen. The data specialist adds that all these trends are merging into an overall attitude of customers shopping more thoughtfully than they have previously. Celina Grena, leader of Nielsen’s BASES breakthrough innovation report on new products making a.

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The Weekly Closeout: Supreme x Tiffany and why is Staples still chasing Office Depot?

Retail Dive

The luxury jeweler is collaborating with one of streetwear's hottest brands, and Staples is reiterating it really wants to buy Office Depot.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.