Retail Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In the highly competitive world of e-commerce, pricing for profit is a constant challenge, too high and you lose customers, too low and you’re missing margin targets. What’s the solution to this dilemma?
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Retail’s blocks used to be entirely brick and mortar. E-commerce then shifted some blocks online. Now, blockchain is building on the foundations of both by influencing everything from payments and loyalty programs to retail locations and supply chains. Building payments with blockchain The idea that a major retailer could provide its own stablecoin, or fiat-backed cryptocurrency, is tantalising.
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Kohl’s has unveiled a series of new initiatives designed to inspire holiday shoppers and rev up seasonal sales results. While discounts and deals will be core, the ailing department store chain is also prioritizing in-store merchandising and curation to improve the customer experience. To make finding the perfect gift even easier, Kohl’s has developed a new front-of-store experience, aptly called Gift Shop, that is curated for various holiday gifting needs.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2023
L’Occitane beauty brand Sol de Janeiro is expanding in Asia Pacific travel retail channels through a partnership with Heinemann Australia, starting with an installation at Sydney Airport’s international departures area. Sol de Janeiro, meaning “Sun of January” in Portuguese, was founded by Heela Yang, inspired by her time in Brazil.
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
OCTOBER 23, 2023
After months of negotiations with the Teamsters Union, UPS has been able to avoid what would have been the largest single employer strike in U.S. history. Fortunately, the labor disputes were resolved before any major disturbance to the economy, but the situation has forced brands — and any business that relies on national carriers — to reconsider their shipping strategy by embracing a multi-carrier approach.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2023
US modern home furniture chain Blu Dot has opened a showroom in Collingwood, Melbourne. The launch marks the brand’s second brick-and-mortar store in the country and 17th worldwide since its establishment in 2008. Preston Lane designed the building’s architecture while Hecker Guthrie was in charge of its interiors, combining modern and heritage architectural elements.
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Tokinomo
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Campaign scoop Is it a commercial? Leslie David Baker and Phyllis Smith, former co-stars from The Office, share a casual moment while enjoying a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. During their snack, they are visited by BuzzBee, the mascot for Cheerios. BuzzBee is concerned that he might have missed his opportunity to promote the cereal's health benefits in a commercial.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 23, 2023
As AI has moved into the spotlight, businesses have found themselves performing the tricky balancing act of touting their use of this transformative tech while also assuaging fears about the impact it could have on the world. In July, some of the biggest names in AI — including Amazon , Google , Meta , Microsoft and OpenAI — agreed to a set of commitments developed by the White House to ensure the “safe, secure and transparent” development of AI technologies.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Southland Muffin Break store has been fined $10,000 after being convicted of over 360 breaches of the child employment laws. Rianshi Pty Ltd, trading as Muffin Break (Southland), pleaded guilty to employing three children under 15 without a permit on 111 occasions. It also employed the children for longer than the promulgated number of hours and failed to ensure supervision and sufficient break time for the children.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 23, 2023
After about five years in business, baby and family care brand Hello Bello has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11. Despite the hype surrounding the brand and the star power of its Founder, actress Kristen Bell, the brand has struggled to stand out in an increasingly competitive category that is now brimming with direct-to-consumer and challenger brands.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Walgreens Boots Alliance has confirmed the appointment of Tim Wentworth, former CEO of Express Scripts, as its new CEO. Wentworth’s distinguished.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Steven Madden has completed its acquisition of the privately held women’s fashion label Almost Famous , further expanding its reach in the apparel category. Almost Famous markets products under its own brands (primarily Almost Famous), which can be found at retailers including Kohl’s , Macy’s , Walmart and Amazon Fashion. The company also develops private label brands for a range of retailers, including mass merchants, department stores, off-price retailers and chain stores in the U.S.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Greeting card retailer Hallmark Australia has opened a new concept retail store at Blackburn Square Shopping Centre in Victoria. Aside from gift cards and gift packaging, the new store offers Hallmark-branded collectibles such as Keepsake ornaments, recordable storybooks, and newly launched Better Together plushies. In addition, the store offers locally sourced items including Frankie Gusti candles, Miss Frankie nail polishes, and Bopo Women beauty products.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The United Automobile Workers (UAW) union has initiated a strike involving 6,800 workers at a Ram pickup truck manufacturing plant in Michigan.
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Retail Focus
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Grosvenor has announced that women’s active streetwear brand, Red Run, has opened the doors to its new flagship store at Liverpool ONE. The opening is an important milestone in the growth of the popular fashion-forward brand and represents Liverpool ONE’s dedication to supporting the development of local, independent businesses. The new 1,400 sq ft store on Liverpool ONE’s Manesty’s Lane showcases Red Run’s cleverly curated, high-quality active streetwear collections and to celebrate the openi
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
US oil producer Hess Corp, founded by Leon Hess with a secondhand truck delivering fuel oil during the depression, has been sold to Chevron Corp.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Favored by younger generations, the category faces new federal regulation calling for brand and manufacturing transparency.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Costco has announced that its current President and Chief Operating Officer, Ron Vachris, will ascend to the role of Chief Executive Officer on January 1,
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2023
As China’s economy grapples with the aftermath of the pandemic, e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com are pulling out all the stops for their annual Singles Day shopping festivals, with both players set to unleash an unprecedented level of discounts and deals. While Alibaba seeks to offset declining consumer confidence with a wide array of 80 million discounted products and price reductions of up to 15 per cent, JD.com has chosen to break away from traditional pre-sales, offering genuine l
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In response to the escalating retail crime crisis, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is spearheading an initiative called Fight Retail Crime Day, scheduled
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Founded in 1934, Ashford Handicrafts is a family-owned New Zealand brand that specialises in manufacturing spinning wheels and weaving looms for crafting. Here, director James Ashford discusses re-entering a business he grew up working in, and how it’s using emerging technology to facilitate innovation in the crafting category. Inside Retail : Tell me about Ashford Handicrafts?
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
ASAP Rocky Puma is the new team-up as rapper and fashion collaborator, A$AP Rocky, takes on the role of creative director for Puma's Formula 1 partnership,
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Providoor has relaunched in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane following the acquisition made by founder of Seventh Street Ventures Sam Benjamin. The company’s comeback features a line-up of celebrity chefs and food personalities such as Matt Preston, Silvia Colloca, Anna Polyviou, Luke Nguyen, Gary Mehigan, Manu Feildel, Justin Narayan, and George Calombaris.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Amazon has revealed its latest delivery drone, the MK30, which is smaller, faster, and boasts double the flight range of its predecessor, the MK27.
Dezeen
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Cultural centre Het Nieuwe Instituut is rethinking the archetypal museum shop with a pop-up at Dutch Design Week , designed to encourage more ethical, resource-conscious consumption. Instead of offering a straightforward exchange of wares for money, New Store 1.0 offers patrons the opportunity to trade their urine for a piece of P**s Soap and encourages them to place their phones on specially designed fixtures to provide lighting for the venue once the sun goes down.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Akbar Al Baker, the long-standing CEO of Qatar Airways, has announced his sudden resignation, effective from November 5.
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Retail Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2023
While more consumers plan to spend more this holiday season, a new survey suggests they will shop at fewer stores.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In a surprising crossover, Marvel’s iconic heroes will soon be featured in Magic: The Gathering with the release of new “collectible.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The government has launched a new Retail Crime Action Plan to combat shoplifting today. The plan, published by the National Police Chiefs Council, sets out how police should respond to and investigate thefts against convenience stores and other retail businesses. The guidelines for police officers focuses on areas including prioritising attendance at the scene of violent crimes, how retailers should report crimes, and identifying “hot spot” locations where additional patrols would be
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Crocs, the iconic and often divisive footwear brand, is set to expand its portfolio with the release of a cowboy boot variant - spurs included.
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