Retail TouchPoints
JULY 14, 2023
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Inside Retail
JULY 14, 2023
British luxury fashion house Burberry has reported an 18 per cent increase in comparable store sales for the first quarter of the year driven by China’s strong rebound. Burberry estimates retail revenue during the 13 weeks ended July 1 reached GBP589 million (US$772.2 million). The group said it has benefited from “strong underlying growth” in EMEIA, South Asia Pacific, and Japan as well as the recovery in Mainland China.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 14, 2023
Consumers are expected to spend a record $41.5 billion on back-to-school (BTS) shopping this year, up from $36.9 billion in 2022 as well as the previous high of $37.1 billion in 2021, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Back-to-college (BTC) spending is expected to hit its own high of $94 billion , approximately $20 billion more than last year’s record.
Retail Wire
JULY 14, 2023
Walmart has removed a promotion for its Walmart+ membership program from its self-checkout screens after customers accidentally purchased memberships. The company cited “customer confusion” as the reason for pulling the prompt and stated that customers who inadvertently bought the membership at self-checkout without activating it can receive a full refund.
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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
JULY 14, 2023
Retailers are adapting their store environments to meet consumers’ heightened demand for ease and convenience. At the same time, they’re trying to help associates feel empowered in an increasingly busy, high-pressure environment. Nearly half ( 46% ) of retailers surveyed in Retail TouchPoints’ Store Operations Survey noted that they provide mobile POS to associates — and an additional 31% plan to implement the technology this year.
Retail Focus
JULY 14, 2023
EE, is bringing the first of its brand-new Experience stores to Queen Street, Cardiff on Monday 17 th July, in a vote of confidence in the Welsh high street. Designed to empower customers with the best connectivity and technology solutions for their connected life, the new concept reinvents the role of the traditional phone shop, enabling shoppers to get up close and personal with the latest innovations and giving the South Wales community a dynamic space to work, learn and play.
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Retail Focus
JULY 14, 2023
YouTube collective the ‘Sidemen’ have announced that their first ever physical retail space will be opening this weekend at Kent-based shopping and leisure destination Bluewater. The 6,000sq ft store will be open to the public from 9am on Saturday 15 th July, and will follow the shopping centre’s usual opening hours. It will be the only place fans can purchase official Sidemen merchandise, other than their website.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 14, 2023
Walmart has debuted a digital-first shopping experience that provides customers with a view into three celebrities’ online carts: football star Patrick Mahomes , pop singer Becky G and the ultimate consumer (and consumer product), Barbie. Customers can shop customized carts filled with items for some of these notables’ favorite moments. “What’s in a shopping cart says a lot about our customers and who they are,” said Casey Schlaybaugh, VP of Brand Strategy and Marketing at Walmart in a blog post
Inside Retail
JULY 14, 2023
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have changed the retail landscape, with many customers and retailers alike using these services from companies such as Afterpay, Zip and Klarna. In the 2021-2022 financial year, data from the Reserve Bank of Australia suggests that there were 7 million active BNPL accounts in Australia worth $16 billion – about 37 per cent more than the previous financial year.
Retail Wire
JULY 14, 2023
Uber Eats has removed 8,000 virtual brands from its app in an effort to ensure consumers see authentic restaurant varieties. The move comes after Uber Eats rolled out strict quality-control requirements, with the aim of eliminating duplicate menus and improving the overall consumer experience. Virtual brands, which are menus created for delivery-only, have grown rapidly.
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Shopify
JULY 14, 2023
Talk about what back to school shopping is and why it’s important for retailers to capitalize on this time of year.
Retail Wire
JULY 14, 2023
Subway, which put itself up for sale in February, is now seeking new bidders after failing to secure the $10 billion price tag it was seeking. The chain has extended the bidding deadline and is searching for new suitors, according to sources. Previous bidders were private equity firms that struggled with financing, leading to a.
Retail Dive
JULY 14, 2023
The RICO statute could help plaintiffs wrestle with the e-commerce giant’s unusual corporate structure and production strategy, experts say.
Retail Wire
JULY 14, 2023
Sports merchandise company Fanatics has announced the launch of a new live events business called Fanatics Events, aiming to create an experience similar to Comic-Con but focused on sports collectibles. The venture is a partnership between Fanatics and talent management company IMG, with Fanatics holding a majority stake. Fanatics Events plans to prioritize the collectibles.
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Retail Dive
JULY 14, 2023
The hair color company and salon owner has brought on Angela Jaskolski, who has previous experience at Aveda and the Regis Corporation.
Retail Wire
JULY 14, 2023
Shopify has introduced a new tool integrated into employees’ calendars that calculates the cost of meetings with three or more people. The tool, a Google Chrome extension, estimates the cost based on average pay data, meeting duration, and the number of participants. This initiative is part of Shopify’s ongoing efforts to reduce unnecessary meetings and.
Retail Dive
JULY 14, 2023
The kids retailer said it’s ending the lease on its New Jersey headquarters, and in June the consumer price index rose just 3% year over year.
Retail Wire
JULY 14, 2023
Anchor Brewing, the oldest craft brewery in the United States, is closing its doors after 127 years due to a combination of challenging economic factors and declining sales. The company cited the COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and depressed sales as contributing factors to its closure. The brewery, which was acquired by Japanese mega-brewery Sapporo in.
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Retail Dive
JULY 14, 2023
Although some consumers plan to spend more on school shopping this year, they’re still looking for deals, the report found.
Retail Wire
JULY 14, 2023
PepsiCo has stated that it has no plans to make changes to its product portfolio despite the World Health Organization’s (WHO) upcoming declaration that artificial sweetener aspartame could be a possible carcinogen. Aspartame, one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners, is found in various products including Diet Coke and sugar-free chewing gum.
Retail Gazette
JULY 14, 2023
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa will face questions from British lawmakers as they look to clarify comments made by one of his executives about the grocer ‘s fuel pricing strategy at a previous hearing. Reuters reports that the lower house of parliament’s Business and Trade Committee is concerned about apparent discrepancies between statements made in evidence on June 27 by chief commercial officer Kris Comerford, and the findings by Britain’s competition regulator in its market stud
Retail Wire
JULY 14, 2023
Amancio Ortega, the founder of Zara-owner Inditex, has purchased a warehouse in Los Angeles for $109 million as part of his ongoing investment in logistics real estate in the U.S., according to his investment firm Pontegadea. The 340,120 square-foot building, currently being used as a Walmart distribution center, is located near industrial centers operated by.
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Retail Dive
JULY 14, 2023
Since acquiring Mirror for $500 million in 2020, the athletics brand has slowly shifted its strategy away from hardware to app-based workout content.
365 Retail
JULY 14, 2023
Recycling technology company Polytag , Ocado Retail and recycling app Bower are testing the viability of Digital Deposit Return Schemes (DDRS) through a world-first recycling reward initiative. For the first time, Ocado customers will receive a 20p monetary reward for scanning and recycling their packaging using their smartphones, representing a significant transformation in the approach towards recycling, while offering unmatched convenience.
Retail Customer Experience
JULY 14, 2023
By shifting the focus of the loyalty program from points to better experiences, brands can instill the kind of customer loyalty that grows in strength and value over time.
Retail Dive
JULY 14, 2023
The companies, which are both part of Authentic Brands Group, are partnering on their first co-designed fashion collection.
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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.
Retail Customer Experience
JULY 14, 2023
The holidays can be one of the most challenging yet fruitful times of the year for retailers as they strive to end the year on a high note. And right now, in the summer, is the critical time for sellers to begin preparing.
Cisco Retail
JULY 14, 2023
Cybersecurity, sustainability, and the transformative power of the internet The Scope of Sustainability When you think about ‘sustainability’, you are likely to think about global efforts to tackle cl… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Retail Dive
JULY 14, 2023
The company will lay off 393 employees on or around Aug. 28, according to a WARN notice.
Retail Gazette
JULY 14, 2023
YouTube channel Sidemen is opening its first retail store this weekend at Bluewater shopping centre. Sidemen clothing will be the only place shoppers can buy the official Sidemen merchandise, other than on the group’s website. Fans who visit the shop on opening day will get early access to a new range of unreleased merchandise, which will then be made available to buy exclusively from the Bluewater store before its general release in August.
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