Tue.Jun 21, 2022

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Kroger Rolls Out Hundreds of EV Charging Stations Across U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

The Kroger Co. has installed more than 350 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at locations across the country, with plans to add more by the end of this year. Charger installations have already been rolled out in collaboration with Blink , Electrify America , EVgo , Tesla and Volta at Kroger locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.

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Shein sued for US$100 million by artist over ‘stolen’ design

Inside Retail

An American freelance artist has sued Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein for US$100 million, alleging the company copied her artwork without permission. According to Sourcing Journal, Florida artist Maggie Stephenson, a freelance illustrator for magazines who has 111,000 followers on Instagram, created a work called “One is good, more is better” which now features on a range of products sold by Shein.

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Wrestling With Hiring Issues? Don’t Tap Out; try Untapped Labor Pools

Retail TouchPoints

If you’re feeling the pain of summer staffing woes, you’re not alone. The pandemic and ensuing “great reshuffle” has left untold franchises across the U.S. searching for new ways to tackle their seasonal staffing shortfalls. Right now there are more than 11.5 million open jobs, with just 6 million available workers ready to fill them. That’s 1.9 jobs for every available worker.

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Woolworths extends tech career pathways to refugees

Inside Retail

Refugees with in-demand tech skills will embark on a paid cadetship program instituted by the Woolworths Group. Refugees with tech qualifications and experience often struggle to obtain employment without prior work experience in Australia. A 12-week paid Refugee Digital and Technology Cadetship Program will train eight Iraqi and Syrian refugees across Woolworths Group’s Technology, WooliesX Technology and WiQ data analytics teams.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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.

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Tiffany & Co.’s ‘Vision & Virtuosity,’ Featuring AR Try-On Tech, Debuts at Saatchi London

Retail TouchPoints

Tiffany & Co. has launched “Vision & Virtuosity,” an exhibition featuring 400 objects from its archives at the Saatchi Gallery in London through Aug. 19. An AR experience will allow exhibition guests to try on certain pieces, including the coveted 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond that has only been worn by a few people, including Audrey Hepburn, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.

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Shopper Marketing Weekly News #11

Tokinomo

Campaign scoop. Music and food. What do brand activations and eggs ?? have in common? Apparently, a lot. Just Eggs wants to amp up its outreach at major summer events and festivals. 100,000 mini breakfast sandwiches are going to be offered at the Bonnaroo music festival near Nashville, Tenn. Nothing goes better with a Stevie Nicks performance than a mini breakfast sandwich, right?

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Christian Louboutin takes over the Corner Shop at Selfridges with its Loubi’s on the Beach pop-up

Retail Focus

The Loubi’s on the Beach , pop-up is inspired by the pure joy, nostalgia and high energy of summer beach culture. The fully immersive space celebrates seaside living with the integration of a Louboutin fantasy beach complete with boardwalk, beach huts, kiosk and a lifeguard on site. Embracing the maison’s playful wit and charm, red and white striped beach huts and parasols house shoes, leather goods and accessories from the new summer collection.

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Amazon Style’s Digitally Powered Brick-and-Mortar Experience Blends Human Touch With AI Sales Support

Retail TouchPoints

Photo courtesy of Amazon. Photo courtesy of Amazon. Photo courtesy of Amazon. Before the May 25, 2022 grand opening of Amazon Style — the retailer’s initial venture into fashion brick-and-mortar retail — some thought the Los Angeles space at the Americana at Brand would be dominated by technology and devoid of human interaction. But on the contrary, while there are plenty of digital tools based on AI-powered algorithms that help customers shop the store, these features support hundreds of associ

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Creating the new masculinity: Brands take aim at men’s mental health

Inside Retail

Australia is facing a mental health crisis. According to BeyondBlue, one in seven Australians suffer from depression or anxiety, while one in six encounter both. And mental health is often a major factor in the 9 deaths every day by suicide, of which 7 are men. At the same time, more consumers are looking for brands they love to speak out on on social and political issues, opening the door for retail businesses to join the conversation around mental health and suicide.

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President Biden may push for gas tax holiday

Retail Wire

President Joe Biden said yesterday that he is considering seeking a gas tax holiday to temporarily cut the cost of fuel for Americans dealing with record-high prices brought about by Russia’s unprovoked war on Ukraine. The federal gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon and would require Congressional action to take place.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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.

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Queensland bakery chain eyes expansion after opening new factory

Inside Retail

Queensland-based French Renaissance-style boulangerie and patisserie Le Bon Choix is set to open its ninth store, with plans for international expansion. The expansion has been enabled by a $5 million investment in a new 1600sqm bakery in Brendale. The bakery’s director, Savico Basset-Rouge, pictured above, says the plant has been two years in the planning and will allow the Le Bon Choix brand to treble production.

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Kellogg to split into three separate companies

Retail Wire

Kellogg plans to split its business into three independent public companies — cereal, snacking and plant-based products. “These businesses all have significant standalone potential, and an enhanced focus will enable them to better direct their resources toward their distinct strategic priorities,” CEO Steve Cahillane said in a statement.

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Why killer brand culture is so much more than table tennis

Inside Retail

The world has arguably never been so topsy turvy. Even before people were all forced to work from home, employment had become unrecognisable from even just a few decades ago. Employees across all industries are driving the change relentlessly through their refusal to go back to the norm. The great resignation, as it has been coined, has caused organisations around the world to look for a competitive edge when attracting (and keeping) top talent.

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How to Optimize Your Online Storefront

Wiser

If your business is looking to optimize its online storefront, then it’s likely your team already has a lot of great products. Now, it’s all about figuring out how to get people to find and hopefully purchase those products. Maybe you’ve got some clicks coming in here and there, but they’re leaving too quickly to make an impact.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & 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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Gaming is a massive, underserved market. Tumi and Razer aim to change that

Inside Retail

International travel and lifestyle brand Tumi has partnered up with gaming juggernaut Razer to release an innovative and focused set of luggage for esports players. Launched this month, the four-piece capsule collection includes an expandable four-wheel carry-on luggage bag, a laptop cover, a backpack, and a sling which are styled after Razer’s signature black and green aesthetic.

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Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs, Part 2

Cisco Retail

Part 2 of the 3-part Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs. In the previous blog Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs, Part 1 we shared how to check WLC and connections to other devices. In this blog, we will concentrate on Key Performance Indicators for Access Points (AP) and Radio Frequency(RF). I will share approaches and commands to measure the health of the APs and RF.

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Innovate or die: How brands can create impact

Inside Retail

Famed management consultant Peter Drucker once coined the phrase, “Innovate or die”. When it comes to the retail space in this day and age, this old adage has a familiar ring to it. This era of retail is undergoing a technological revolution unlike any other. From cutting edge technology in the supply chain to groundbreaking metaverse initiatives and non-fungible tokens in customer experience, it certainly is an interesting time in the retail sector.

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Become the Oracle of the Network with Cisco WAN Automation Engine (WAE)

Cisco Retail

Maintaining a network that hosts thousands of users requires constant information. But as the needs of the user base continue to grow, the strain on the network grows as well. Keeping up with that growth means understanding the ways in which traffic and load affect the network and the users who rely upon it, as well as expanding the infrastructure that enables the growth.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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.

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How a digital frontline workplace can help you boost efficiency

Inside Retail

To be as efficient as humanly possible. What company doesn’t strive for this? Especially since working efficiently impacts all levels of an organisation, including workforce morale, productivity, and the big one: the bottom line. Here’s an interesting fact, and what makes it interesting is its contradiction: To be “as efficient as humanly possible” we need technology.

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Twitter deal on hold as Elon Musk wants bot count

Retail Wire

Elon Musk’s bid to acquire Twitter is stalled as he insists that the social media service needs to provide an accurate assessment of bot, fake and spam accounts. Mr. Musk reached a deal to acquire Twitter for $54.20 per share in April but the closing is being held up as he seeks clarity on issues of concern.

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12 Printable Coupon Template Options

Small Biz Trends

Are you looking for a way to save money on your groceries? If so, you may be interested in using printable coupons. Coupon templates can help make the process of creating and using printable coupons easier. In this article, we’ll be discussing 12 coupon template options. 12 Best Printable Coupon Template Options. Let’s dive right in and discuss the 12 best coupon template options available to print. 1.

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How retailers' attitudes toward unionization clash with their ESG policies

Retail Dive

Consumers and investors are concerned that the industry’s stance on issues like collective bargaining at overseas suppliers isn't being applied to U.S. operations.

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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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Best Fourth of July Decorations for Your Business in 2022

Small Biz Trends

July 4th is right around the corner, and most businesses participate in one way or another in this patriotic celebration. July 4th is the day that is celebrated as the birth of American independence. One way to show your patriotism this year is to put out your American flags and make sure your business is decorated for the holiday. Furthermore, you might consider having a company cookout or party or giving something out to your customers.

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Mondelez to acquire Clif Bar

Retail Wire

Mondelez International said it will acquire the energy and protein bar company Clif Bar for $2.9 billion. The deal will add the Clif, Luna and Clif Kid brands to Mondelez’s portfolio.

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ChangeMasters Shows You How to Unstuck Yourself

Small Biz Trends

Ahh, the best-laid plans…often go unrealized. Every business owner has been there to one degree or another. You read something, see something, heck, you pay thousands of dollars to a consultant but don’t actually DO something that you want to do, know you should do, and paid to do. So what’s up with that? Barry Moltz, the guy you call to get your business “Unstuck” has an answer in his latest book, ChangeMasters: How To Actually Make the Changes You Already Know You

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Primark to test BOPIS

Retail Wire

Primark plans to test a buy online, pickup in-store test at 25 locations in the UK. “We have chosen a much-expanded range of children’s products for this trial, which we believe has the potential to satisfy unfulfilled demand, driving footfall from both existing and new customers to deliver incremental sales in store,” Associated British Foods, Primark’s parent company, wrote in a statement.

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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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13 Popular Ice Cream Brands in 2022

Small Biz Trends

With summer fast approaching, this is the best season to indulge in some of our favorite cold treats like ice cream! With so many great brands already on the market and new ice cream companies emerging, use this summer to explore a new ice cream brand and try something new or go back to classic flavors. We’ll go through some of the most popular ice creams out there that you should definitely try if you haven’t already!

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Ocado to boost liquidity with stock sale

Retail Wire

Ocado, the online grocer and technology group, plans to raise $702.4 million through the sale of new shares. “The net proceeds of the capital raise is expected to give the company enough liquidity to fund the requirements of its existing and expected customer commitments into the mid-term, driving strong growth and returns in the future,” the company said in a statement.

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Twisting bamboo installation weaves through Barcelona's Casa Loewe

Dezeen

Spanish fashion brand Loewe has reopened its Barcelona flagship, which it has transformed into a gallery-like space with an undulating bamboo installation that winds across its surfaces. Casa Loewe is set inside Casa Lle?o Morera, a modernist building created by Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner off one of the Spanish city's major shopping streets.

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Streaming video-on-demand services grab lion’s share of ad dollars

Retail Wire

Ad-supported video-on-demand platforms are expected to generate nearly $19 billion in revenue this year, more than twice that of 2020, according to Insider Intelligence projections.

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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