Retail TouchPoints
MAY 23, 2024
Augmented reality (AR) has evolved from a novelty into a critical investment for retailers that want to capture audience attention and dollars. Businesses that offer AR-driven experiences are 41% more likely to capture consumer attention than those that do not, according to Deloitte, and 66% of consumers are interested in using this tech while shopping.
Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2024
Pandora is on a quest to be the world’s most desirable jewellery brand, not just the largest, but what’s fashion got to do with it? Earlier this month, 200 carats of Pandora lab-grown diamonds graced the decolletage of Pamela Anderson at the Met Gala. And its newest collection, Essence, debuted at the sold-out closing night runway at Australian Fashion Week (AFW), alongside on-site activations including a personalisation station.
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Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
In a significant development marking the end of an era, the city of Oakland has agreed to sell its stake in the stadium that has been home to the Oakland Athletics since 1968.
Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2024
In the ever-changing world of retail, where each interaction with a customer has the power to mould perceptions of a brand, there lies a potent yet often underappreciated force: Invisible PR. In my extensive experience working with retail behemoths such as Adidas, Nike, Sneakerboy and Westfield for over two decades, I have observed the profound impact of Invisible PR on brand reputation and customer devotion.
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Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
A power outage halted Amtrak trains on Wednesday evening, causing thousands of passengers to be stranded — and they're not the only ones affected by the outage.
Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2024
The Australian business of unisex fashion brand Dion Lee has been placed into voluntary administration, with the company’s financial status remaining undisclosed. The brand has appointed DVT Group as voluntary administrators for its Australian-based operations. Administrator Antony Resnick and his team are working to assess all options regarding the company’s US business.
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Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2024
A new study demonstrates how AI can revolutionise fast fashion by improving supply chain efficiencies and in turn reducing the industry’s carbon footprint. The fast fashion industry is valued at US$2.5 trillion and employs some 75 million people, however, its economic impact is underscored by its environmental pollution. A team of international researchers has demonstrated how the fast fashion industry can better harness AI-driven technologies for climate action and reduce its 10 per cent contri
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
TikTok is reportedly preparing to axe large portions of its operations and marketing staff, as informed by current employees briefed on the matter.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 23, 2024
Instacart is enhancing its partnership with Peacock with the launch of a custom, curated cart experience based on the new Bravo reality series The Valley. Cast members of the show, which debuted in March 2024, were once nightlife regulars who are now dealing with home ownership, kids and backyard barbecues. The Instacart x The Valley Block Party Cart gives fans a shoppable experience, allowing them to engage with the series via offerings including: Chicken wings, chicken tenders, fish sticks and
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
The U.S. economy has outpaced expectations, showing resilience despite widespread concerns of a potential slowdown.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 23, 2024
L’Oréal Paris , Walmart and Snapchat have teamed up for a new phygital integration designed to bring hair colors from the beauty brand’s Féria line to life in stores. Image courtesy Snapchat At Walmart stores nationwide, Féria hair dye boxes have been equipped with QR codes that shoppers can scan to try the colors on via AR on Snapchat. The experience leverages some of Snapchat’s most advanced augmented reality technology, allowing shoppers to see themselves in 15 different hair colors wit
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
As travel demand evolves post-pandemic, United Airlines is strategically adjusting its routes to meet changing preferences.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 23, 2024
The Children’s Place President and CEO Jane Elfers has left the company, effective May 20, 2024. Board Director Muhammad Umair has been named President and Interim CEO as the retailer seeks a permanent replacement for Elfers. Umair, who joined the board in February 2024, was most recently a Senior Advisor for Origin Funding Partners, a global trade finance fund.
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
There's a new airline catering to pups that provides the ultimate luxury for man's best friend.
Speaker: David Nisbet, 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 TouchPoints
MAY 23, 2024
Customers of The Home Depot can now get same-day delivery in as fast as one hour — including big and bulky products weighing up to 60 pounds — from nearly 2,000 stores via the retailer’s new partnership with Instacart. The nationwide expansion follows a pilot conducted earlier this year. “Our brick-and-mortar stores are foundational to The Home Depot, and expanding our ecommerce capabilities is a key part of our ongoing efforts to deliver a seamless, interconnected experience,” said Jordan Brogg
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
The check-in systems at numerous hotels throughout the U.S. are operating a remote access application that is inadvertently exposing guest information screenshots to the internet.
Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2024
Around 70 per cent of Australians use click-and-collect when shopping online, according to recent research. ShopFully surveyed 1000 Australians and found that 78 per cent of them will often take the opportunity to purchase other products at a store when collecting their original purchase. About 24 per cent said they do so systematically, and 54 per cent do so occasionally.
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
In a significant move to curb foreign influence during a crucial election year, TikTok is enacting new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts on its platform.
Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2024
Consumer tech brand Casetify chose Earth Day in April to highlight the potential for repurposing waste in the brand’s most ambitious multi-market promotion yet. The Hong Kong-founded retailer launched an array of global activations spanning New York City, Seoul, Qinhuangdao, Sydney , and Bangkok, marking its highest number of simultaneous international installations yet.
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
American Airlines is apologizing for its previous stance.
Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2024
Apparel company VF Corporation witnessed lower revenue last fiscal year amid weaker performance across most of its brands. The company’s revenue fell 10 per cent to $10.45 billion with its Vans’ business down 24 per cent to $2.79 billion and Timberland sliding 13 per cent to $1.56 billion. Dickies’ revenue declined 15 per cent to $618.4 million.
Retail Customer Experience
MAY 23, 2024
Retailers are collaboratively working with sellers to strategically target specific buyers across websites and channels. This involves a coordinated effort to prioritize streamlined management processes that contributes to a seamless user experience.
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.
Retail Gazette
MAY 23, 2024
Ocado Retail has struck a deal with fallen rapid grocery delivery service Getir to send communications and promotions to its former users. Former customers were sent emails urging them to switch to the online grocer’s own rapid service Zoom by Ocado, The Grocer reported. Recipients were told Zoom offers “the same smart shopping experience” as Getir, but with “five times the choice” and “the best of M&S”.
Retail Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The company said it could expand its global fleet by 1,300 or more additional stores in coming years, spurred in part by department store closures.
Retail Gazette
MAY 23, 2024
Wilko has brought frozen foods into its stores for the first time with freezers packed with Iceland products currently being trialled at its newly opened St Albans and Rotherham stores. The discount chain’s new frozen food offer sits alongside its ambient food, which includes confectionery and snacking, as well as a chilled lunches. Wilko stablemate The Range, which is also owned CDS Superstores, already has an existing partnership with Iceland which suppliers frozen foods to the value cha
365 Retail
MAY 23, 2024
The retail sector has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by factors such as the rapid acceleration of e-commerce, a heightened demand for sustainable products, and the implications of Brexit. The recently published “ Retail Resilience ” report investigates these changes, offering a detailed analysis of in-store retail operations and consumer expectations.
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Discover how retailers are transforming data into actionable insights for growth. By leveraging data and analytics to their potential, retailers can enhance decision-making, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations to stay ahead of the competition. From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential With AI, authored by Orium, commercetools, and Google Cloud, demonstrates how businesses can unify and activate data across the tech stack to achieve retail excellence and create growt
Retail Gazette
MAY 23, 2024
As Primark opens its new Teesside Park shop and Hotel Chocolat says all new stores in its pipeline will open on retail parks, we look at why the format is thriving right now – and what the future holds. Retail parks used to be the place to go to buy tools and hardware or possibly pick out a new sofa. However, they have changed dramatically over the past decade, and shoppers can now leave with not just a new outfit but a fresh set of makeup, and a post-gym haircut too.
Retail Wire
MAY 23, 2024
An antitrust lawsuit accuses the company of monopolizing live event ticketing.
Retail Gazette
MAY 23, 2024
Asda has unveiled ‘Exceptional by Asda’, a new own-brand that the supermarket said would “elevate its premium tier offering” The range, which has started to be introduced into stores, will be launched across multiple categories over the coming months, with over 500 products set to be included. The grocer said the “new, sophisticated brand” aims to “champion taste whilst providing shoppers with the very best quality” Asda said the new range has R
Shopping Center
MAY 23, 2024
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — A joint venture between BH Group, PEBB Enterprises and Related Group is set to begin the mixed-use redevelopment of The Quay shopping center in the Harbordale neighborhood… The post Joint Venture Plans Mixed-Use Redevelopment of The Quay Shopping Center in Fort Lauderdale 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
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