Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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Designing Retail Spaces for Success: Tips for Effective Visual Merchandising

CJ Retail Solutions

Using visual merchandising is an effective way to improve and increase your sales by tempting your customers to buy your products. Visual merchandising is all about using the space within your store to maximise potential sales. Visual Merchandising in 2023 In 2023 visual merchandising is much more than brightly coloured signs and shop window mannequins.

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Gen Z Fave Princess Polly Opens First U.S. Store in LA

Retail TouchPoints

Princess Polly , the global fashion brand beloved by Gen Z, has opened its first U.S. store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. This is a major milestone for the company, which has implemented a global retail expansion strategy to bring Princess Polly products to more consumers nationwide. The 3,370-square-foot space features up to 200 on-trend Princess Polly styles, as well as several digital elements designed to foster engagement and interactivity.

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Amazon launches generative AI to help sellers write product descriptions

Retail Dive

The e-commerce giant and eBay are both using artificial intelligence to make it faster and easier for sellers to list products.

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Exclusive: An Inside Look at the ‘Multiplier Effect’ of Amazon and its Sellers

Retail TouchPoints

Regardless of your personal opinions of Amazon , the corporate entity, one thing is undeniable — the Amazon platform has offered access and opportunity to entrepreneurs and inventors in a way that possibly no other company before it has. A decade ago, most of the sellers on Amazon were resellers (people selling other people’s products, either aftermarket or otherwise), Dharmesh Mehta, VP of Worldwide Selling Partner Services at Amazon shared during the 4th annual Amazon Accelerate conference for

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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.

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American Eagle sues Westfield San Francisco Centre over ‘neglect’ and ‘turning a blind eye to rampant criminal activity’

Retail Dive

But the legal maneuver could be complicated by the mall owner’s decision earlier this year to hand the keys of the property over to its lender.

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New Marketplace for High-End Digital (and Some Physical) Fashions Debuts

Retail TouchPoints

A new luxury digital fashion platform, SYKY , has launched in conjunction with London Fashion Week. The online marketplace for both digital and physical fashions combines technology with a luxury aesthetic and customization options for users to “reimagine the digital fashion experience.” “Consumers already live in both physical and digital worlds, and the SYKY platform is both a testament to that fact as well as a call to action for the entire fashion industry,” said Alice Delahunt,

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Nordstrom Promotes 3 Long-Time Executives to New Merchandising, Stores Roles

Retail TouchPoints

Nordstrom, Inc. has announced a series of executive leadership appointments across its merchandising and store organizations, effective immediately, including the promotions of Jamie Nordstrom to the role of Chief Merchandising Officer, Fanya Chandler to President of Nordstrom stores and Gemma Lionello to the newly created role of President of Nordstrom Rack.

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The Weekly Closeout: Amazon moves into former Lord & Taylor building, Belk celebrates 135 years

Retail Dive

The e-commerce giant took over the New York City space previously occupied by the department store, while Belk plans a party in honor of its first location.

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True Religion Beats Opening Projections for New Store by 67.9%

Retail TouchPoints

In the latest chapter of its incredible comeback story, True Religion is reinvesting in branded brick-and-mortar. The global lifestyle apparel and accessories brand has opened its first new store since 2019 at the Cumberland Mall in Atlanta and has exceeded soft opening projections by 67.9%. The 2,000-square-foot space is the 46th True Religion store in the U.S. and illustrates how the brand is identifying and opening stores “selectively in locations where our shopper wants us to be,” said Micha

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True Religion opens first new store in 4 years in Atlanta

Retail Dive

After surviving two bankruptcies in the last six years, the retailer is turning its attention back to stores, with plans to add more “in the right markets.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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Family Dollar Promises Mobile App Will Support Ecommerce by 2024

Retail TouchPoints

As part of its overall digital transformation, Family Dollar will debut a mobile app in October that will allow users to manage coupons and more easily locate products with improved search functionality. The retailer also is promising enhancements by early 2024 that will include in-app ecommerce, personalization capabilities, an “evolved” rewards experience and a mobile experience for sister company Dollar Tree.

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Ulta Beauty launches second year of accelerator program

Retail Dive

The beauty retailer’s MUSE Accelerator program connects brand owners with industry experts for 10 weeks to grow their businesses.

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Grocery Delivery Competition Heats Up with Faster Service, Extended Hours

Retail TouchPoints

Several grocery retailers are capitalizing on new growth opportunities in the delivery arena by enhancing their services: Albertsons has added 30-minute delivery and pickup services, and Walmart has extended same-day delivery hours to 10 p.m. Additionally, Giant Eagle has partnered with Instacart , and Save Mart will work with Uber Eats , to offer their shoppers on-demand deliveries.

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Mejuri launches loyalty program as it plots store expansion

Retail Dive

The direct-to-consumer jewelry brand is offering perks for members, including free shipping on select days and exclusive product access.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.

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Dollarama Raises Annual Sales Forecast as Demand for Essentials Thrives

Retail Wire

Dollarama, the Canadian discount retailer, has raised its annual sales forecast after exceeding quarterly sales estimates. Canadians are increasingly turning to discount stores for cheaper essentials due to rising prices for necessities. Dollarama has also raised prices on certain products to offset higher logistics and labor costs driven by supply chain disruptions in Canada.

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Personalized skin care brand Proven raises $12.2M

Retail Dive

With the fresh funding, the company will launch new products for its Proven Skincare and Noteworthy brands, as well as expand its team.

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US Retail Sales Beat Expectations as Americans Pay More for Gasoline

Retail Wire

U.S. retail sales exceeded expectations in August, bolstered by a surge in gasoline prices that drove up receipts at service stations. However, the pace of underlying spending on goods slowed as Americans grappled with higher inflation and borrowing costs. While spending on goods in July was not as robust as initially reported, solid growth in.

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Sainsbury’s and Tesco accused of deceiving shoppers over loyalty prices

Retail Gazette

Sainsbury’s and Tesco have been accused of deceiving customers over savings under their loyalty card schemes. The supermarkets faced backlash after the consumer group Which? accused them of using “potentially dodgy tactics” to convince customers of greater savings than they actually are. However, both grocers have denied the accusations.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.

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Hidden Junk Fees Are the Worst Part of Online Shopping. They’re About To Get Even Worse.

Retail Wire

Hidden fees in online shopping are becoming even harder for consumers to spot, as companies incorporate them into upfront prices. This shift, while seemingly generous, actually conceals fees within the total cost, making them more elusive. Economists suggest that a move toward transparent, all-in pricing can empower consumers to make more informed choices and drive.

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Lidl scouts former Wilko stores in expansion drive

Retail Gazette

Lidl boss Ryan McDonnell has revealed his property team are in “close contact” with Wilko’s administrator over potentially acquiring some of the retailer’s former stores. The chief executive told Retail Week that the discount grocer was “very, very active” in terms of its new store acquisition programme. McDonnell added that while nothing was finalised with administrators at PwC, Lidl was “certainly always interested in looking at properties where they m

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Walmart Wants Associates, Not Gig Workers, To Deliver More Orders as the Retailer Struggles To Verify the Identity of Its Spark Drivers

Retail Wire

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced a shift in their delivery strategy, aiming to have more store associates handle online order deliveries, reducing reliance on gig workers through the Spark Driver app. McMillon stated that while independent contractors dominate deliveries through platforms like Spark, the number of associate deliveries is currently very small in comparison.

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How a Creative Department Befriended AI

Miller Zell

WRITTEN BY Paul Wolski AI. Two simple letters that lately have become, for many in the creative community, a notorious abbreviation. While AI is currently dominating the creative conversation, of course, it’s not a new arrival. From Google Maps and Siri to Uber and Tesla, we’ve been integrating AI into our lives and enjoying its seamless support and on-demand convenience.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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Hey Dude: Review Suppression is Illegal and You’re Obligated to Ship Goods on Time

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The FTC announced an enforcement action against online shoe seller Hey Dude, Inc. (a subsidiary of Crocs, Inc.) alleging Hey Dude suppressed more than 80% of consumer reviews that provided less than four out of five stars. The complaint also alleges multiple violations of the FTC’s Mail Order Rule between 2020 and 2022. A proposed consent order would require Hey Dude to pay nearly $2 million and take certain steps to prevent future violations.

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Iceland workers ‘slapped, punched and threatened with weapons’ amid shoplifting epidemic

Retail Gazette

Iceland employees have been “slapped, punched and threatened with weapons” amid the recent surge in shoplifting, the supermarket’s boss has said. Executive chairman Richard Walker told the MailOnline : “Every single week I receive an average of 12 reports of ‘serious incidents’ where managers and other colleagues have been attacked in our stores, almost always by shoplifters.

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ThruDark unveiled as the Official Clothing Partner of the Invictus Games Foundation 2023

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! ThruDark is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Invictus Games Foundation 2023, as the official clothing partner of the games. Held in Düsseldorf from the 9th – 16th September, the Games will see 550 competitors from 22 countries taking part in a range of sports from sitting volleyball to archery, cycling and wheelchair rugby. […] If you

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Instacart Deactivated a Shopper, and He Nearly Lost His Home. He Battled the Company and Won $28,000 in Back Pay.

Retail Wire

Instacart, a popular grocery delivery service, deactivated shopper Jason Via’s account after a mix-up involving a Walmart self-checkout. This led to a year-long battle, leaving Via financially strained and at risk of losing his home. Via, using the arbitration option mandated by Instacart for contractors, ultimately won over $28,000 in back pay, highlighting a little-known.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Getting Work Done Despite the Skills Gap

Cisco Retail

Across the globe, organizations are struggling with a skills gap that isn’t closing anytime soon.

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From Taking Orders To Cutting Avocados, AI Is Solving the Labor Shortage Problem for Fast-Food Chains

Retail Wire

The restaurant industry is embracing AI-powered systems to transform customer experiences and combat labor shortages. Chains like White Castle, McDonald’s, and Checkers & Rally’s are using AI voice bots to handle phone and drive-thru orders. Additionally, companies like Domino’s and Wingstop are utilizing tech from firms like ConverseNow to automate the order-taking process with AI-powered.

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Working Together to Bridge Equity in Talent Sourcing

Cisco Retail

Tools simplify processes, create organizational efficiencies, and help individuals achieve goals.

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The Rise of Birkenstock: How the Shoe Brand Turned an Ugly Hippie Sandal Into Coveted Fashion Statement and Has Now Filed for an IPO

Retail Wire

Birkenstock, renowned for its comfortable cork-sole sandals, has filed for an IPO, a remarkable development for a brand with roots dating back to 1774. Initially an orthopedic business, it gained counterculture popularity in the ’60s and ’70s before transforming into a fashion staple in recent years. Owned by private equity firm L Catterton, the IPO.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.