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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Timing is Everything When it Comes to Useful, Governable Analytics Data

Retail TouchPoints

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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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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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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Mastering Retail Peaks: Composable Commerce, Loyalty Tech, and Future-Ready Strategies for 2024

Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Head of Retail Platform Strategy at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One

Prepare to excel in the dynamic world of retail, spanning the holiday season and beyond into 2024! Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the powerful synergy of composable & MACH Technology paired with the leading loyalty and promotions engine. Discover how composable commerce and loyalty management can redefine your retail approach, ensuring sustained success through the holiday rush and well into the new year.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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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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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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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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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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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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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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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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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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Sephora names Artemis Patrick the next CEO of its North America region

Retail Dive

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.

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Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.

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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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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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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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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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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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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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How to Switch to an Android POS System: A Detailed Guide

Star Miconics

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.

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475 South Lake Avenue Completes Redevelopment of 45,000-Square-Foot Retail Building in Pasadena, California

Shopping Center

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.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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Do You Know the Derivative of 4x²?

Graff Retail

Huh? That’s probably exactly what you’re saying when you read the title of this blog. After all, what the heck is a calculus question doing here? Hang in there, because I’m actually going to make an important point that relates to how you need to train your sales and management teams.

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SRS Brokers $8 Million Sale of Hiram Walk in Metro Atlanta

Shopping Center

Hiram, Ga. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the $8 million sale of Hiram Walk, a 13,801-square-foot retail center located in Hiram, roughly 27 miles outside Atlanta. Tenants at the… The post SRS Brokers $8 Million Sale of Hiram Walk in Metro Atlanta appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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House of Sunny and Avirex open pop-ups in Soho

A1 Retail

Shaftesbury Capital is pleased to announce new pop-ups with independent conscious fashion brand House of Sunny at 5-7 Foubert’s Place and iconic luxury outerwear brand Avirex at 102 Berwick Street, Soho. Independent brand, House of Sunny open their Foubert’s Place store for the next 6 months, bringing their unique and colourful vision to create an interactive space for their customers.

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As John Lewis’ road to recovery gets longer, is it on the right path? 

Retail Gazette

Almost four years into D ame Sharon White’s five-year turnaround plan and not only has John Lewis Partnership unveiled another half of losses, it also revealed the plan will take another two years to complete. The business has put the delay down to rocketing inflation, which it said has increased its costs by £179m, along with the “greater than expected” investment requirements.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.