CJ Retail Solutions
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
In the iconic 1999 cyberpunk movie The Matrix , the human rebel protagonists ascribe meaning to the (virtual) world around them by reading and understanding real-time streams of data. The downward-flowing green characters are one of the most recognizable visual hooks of the film. As far as we know, we’re not living in The Matrix (or are we?!). Yet modern data engineers and data practitioners now can decipher data streamed from SaaS APIs and modern cloud data services, interpreting the informatio
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Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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
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.
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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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Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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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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.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
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 TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
California’s Food Safety Act, a bill aimed at banning certain food additives, including those found in popular snacks like Skittles, has passed through the state’s legislature and is now on its way to Governor Gavin Newsom. If enacted, this law would come into effect in 2027 and prohibit ingredients already banned in other countries for.
Retail Gazette
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Miller Zell
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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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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.
Retail Gazette
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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
Hunton Andrews Kurth
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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
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
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Cisco Retail
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Across the globe, organizations are struggling with a skills gap that isn’t closing anytime soon.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Cisco Retail
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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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.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The e-commerce giant and eBay are both using artificial intelligence to make it faster and easier for sellers to list products.
Star Miconics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The modern retail landscape is in constant flux, mainly driven by consistent technological innovation. Among these many changes, the shift toward Android point-of-sale (POS) systems has been particularly noteworthy over the last couple of years. The Rise of Android POS Software The Android operating system, universally recognized for its user-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness, is now the first choice for a rapidly growing number of retail businesses.
Retail Dive
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Patrick will become president of Sephora North America on Oct. 2 and will take over fully for Jean-André Rougeot when he retires in April next year.
Shopping Center
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Pasadena, Calif. — A consortium of investors doing business as 475 South Lake Avenue LLC has completed the redevelopment of a 45,000-square-foot historic retail building in Pasadena. Originally constructed in 1949… The post 475 South Lake Avenue Completes Redevelopment of 45,000-Square-Foot Retail Building in Pasadena, California appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
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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