Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2022

Digital disruption is taking place in retail more than any other sector. While customers are gaining benefits from easier access and smarter online commerce with friendly features, the real action is happening behind the scenes. Front-of-house retail starts deep in the backend with CPG companies compiling large amounts of data. We use data to gain consumer insights, test market reception and decide when and where we’re going to advertise.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 27, 2022

Businesses are looking to increase their agility and deliver new services to attract and retain customers. Developers are working to create apps that creatively solve a business problem. These demands apply increasing pressure on IT departments, their partners, and tech providers. At Cisco Live this year, I’ll be discussing this challenge with one of our Cisco Partners, Marcus Lind from Miradot, the world’s first DevNet Specialized Partner.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2022

H&M Group is rolling out a pilot of several new tech-enabled in-store shopping solutions at COS stores in the U.S., including new payment and checkout options, personalized styling facilitated by smart mirrors and upgraded delivery and return options. COS (which stands for Collection of Style) is owned by H&M and currently operates 13 locations across the U.S.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 27, 2022

The current rate of inflation and all-around high prices is affecting small business owners disproportionately across the nation and indeed globally. And finding the funding to continue their operations is becoming more difficult as government-run programs no longer provide the same level of support. This is where grants, public and private, are able to help small business owners cope with the current economic climate.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2022

Apple is reportedly planning to boost starting pay for U.S. store associates to $22 per hour, and even higher in certain markets, according to The Wall Street Journal. The increase would make starting salaries 45% higher than they were in 2018 as the retailer faces the challenges of a tight labor market and a unionization push. The change would be part of a wider effort to increase compensation across the company.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 27, 2022

John Malzahn , Automation Product Marketing Manager, Cisco Systems | Richard Piasentin , Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Accedian. For communication service providers (CSPs), the network trends of cloudification, open, software-based infrastructure, and multi-vendor environments are a double-edged sword. On the plus side, these trends break the long tradition of vendor lock-in, freeing service providers to mix best-of-breed solutions that provide competitive advantages.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 27, 2022

I’ve had many opportunities to speak at conferences during my career, but this upcoming Cisco Live will be my first time leading a workshop in the Cisco Live DevNet Zone. I’ll also be a presenter at other sessions. The common threads among the sessions are topics related to on-premises computing. Specifically, workloads that run on Intersight Kubernetes Service (IKS). .

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2022

Off-price luxury retailer Saks OFF 5 TH has launched its OFF 5 TH Rewards loyalty program. Members will accrue points from every purchase in stores, through SaksOff5th.com and via the Saks OFF 5 th mobile app , with 500 points generating a $5 award redeemable in-store or online. Members will fall into one of three OFF 5 th Rewards program tier groups depending on their annual spend : Star (spending $0 to $299 ): two points for every dollar spent, a birthday reward and access to bonus promotions;

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365 Retail

MAY 27, 2022

This week, ESHO., the clinically inspired and doctor led cosmeceutical brand from Dr Tijion Esho MD, is opening a dedicated ‘tweakments’ space in the UK luxury retailer FLANNELS. Coinciding with FLANNELS launching a brand new space in Liverpool in June, ESHO products will be available to purchase in person for the first time, alongside the new one of a kind clinic.

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Retail Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Searches for infant formula on Instacart’s platform reached a record high in mid-May as parents looked for food to feed their babies. The increase is searches did not, however, translate into higher sales as out-of-stocks in the category remain common in the face of a national shortage.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 27, 2022

Today, many businesses are not tied to a physical location. Technology and flexible work environments allow entrepreneurs and their teams to run operations from anywhere. If you plan to run a business on the go, you first need the right tools. For businesses with teams, that means utilizing apps that foster collaboration. This post includes several that may work for your team. 12 Collaboration Apps for Your Business.

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Retail Wire

MAY 27, 2022

The economic haves and have-nots are going their separate ways at retail. Lower income consumers are limiting their purchases to everyday staples while the more affluent are spending on non-essentials.

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365 Retail

MAY 27, 2022

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has embarked on its first international sustainability project through a collaboration with The Antigua Barbuda Horticultural Society (ABHS). To help address the growing challenges caused by the lack of rainfall, Dobbies has supported ABHS to install a 25,000 gallon sustainable water system and irrigation system at the Society’s Agave Gardens.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 27, 2022

In part one of our Black Hat Asia 2022 NOC blog , we discussed building the network with Meraki: . From attendee to press to volunteer – coming back to Black Hat as NOC volunteer by Humphrey Cheung . Meraki MR, MS, MX and Systems Manager by Paul Fidler . Meraki Scanning API Receiver by Christian Clasen . In this part two, we will discuss: .

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 27, 2022

Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) has announced the 10 startups selected to participate in the 2022 AWS Space Accelerator. The customer-focused accelerator is aimed at helping space startups accelerate growth by using AWS. 10 Startups Chosen for AWS Space Accelerator. The startups were chosen for their inspiring and innovative vision on how to transform the global space industry across different mission areas.

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LS Retail

MAY 27, 2022

©iStock/bazilfoto According to an article in The National Post , globally, small and medium-sized businesses represent roughly 90 per cent of businesses and employ over 50 per cent of the workforce. They also contribute about 45 per cent to gross domestic product (GDP). Yet entrepreneurs face many obstacles that threaten their survival, including financial insecurity and market uncertainties.

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Dezeen

MAY 27, 2022

Promotion: designer Fabio Novembre 's concept store for Italian furniture brand Natuzzi celebrates the brand's Puglian roots with an interior that reflects the culture, colours and traditions of the southern Italian region. Novembre, who was born in the Puglian city of Lecce, has created a "new retail concept" for Natuzzi at its Milan flagship store that will be launched during Milan design week next month.

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Retail Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Consumers in New Jersey spent $24.2 million on recreational marijuana in the first month it became legal and available in the state. Twelve stores produced those results.

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Shopping Center

MAY 27, 2022

Revere, Mass. — The HYM Investment Group, Cathexis and National Real Estate Advisors have broken ground on the redevelopment of the former racetrack site at Suffolk Downs in Revere, about five miles north of Boston. The project will ultimately span 16.2… The post Partnership Breaks Ground on 16.2 Million-Square-Foot Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Suffolk Downs Racetrack Near Boston appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Kroger has opened an automated “spoke” online fulfillment center to process orders in Ohio. The spoke facility works with a larger Ocado-automated hub to extend the grocer’s delivery reach in the state.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 27, 2022

We’ve heard you LOUD and CLEAR! You asked for more support to lead with HyperFlex in the marketplace. You highlighted 3 key areas: Profitability, Productivity, and Simplicity. I recently had an opportunity to talk with some key leaders in our Global Partner Sales Go To Market (GTM) and Marketing Teams around the key areas I mention above, and how Cisco is addressing those areas for our Partners.

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Retail Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Gap Inc. cut its profit forecast for the full year as the retailer’s Old Navy unit has struggled due to “executional challenges.” The company lost 44 cents per share in the first quarter.

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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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Frank Mayer

MAY 27, 2022

Brands must rely on many marketing tools to promote new products and drive sales. Campaigns are often composed of traditional advertising, social media, digital marketing, and countless niche avenues to educate shoppers and drum up interest. But knowing that 82 percent of shoppers are more inclined to purchase after seeing, holding, or demoing a product , brands are also wise to include in-store efforts in their strategies, as well.

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Retail Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Trader Joe’s cut its annual 10 percent match to five percent on the company’s 401K for employees. The decision has some employees talking about forming a union.

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A1 Retail

MAY 27, 2022

UK lifestyle clothing brand Weird Fish is strengthening its overseas reach and year-on-year ecommerce success by launching new partnerships with online retail giants Next and Zalando.

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Retail Wire

MAY 27, 2022

Victoria’s Secret has launched a curated online marketplace — VS&Co-Lab — that will feature intimates, lifestyle and swimwear brands that align with the retailer’s focus on diversity and inclusivity.

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Retail Dive

MAY 27, 2022

In fact, prestige cosmetics sales in the quarter outperformed as makeup made a comeback.

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A1 Retail

MAY 27, 2022

A further 30% of consumers said they’re not using loyalty schemes to combat the cost of living yet, but they think they will in the near future . A staggering 61% of +55 yr olds use all of their loyalty cards compared to just 33% of 16-24 yr olds . A quarter of 25-34 yr olds have 3 loyalty cards but over 65% say they don’t use them all . Nearly half of Brits (42%) are using loyalty schemes to combat the cost of living, according to market research by loyalty eWallet and brand marketplace, Swa

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Retail Dive

MAY 27, 2022

After separating its digital and physical operations, Saks Off 5th launched its loyalty program tailored to its customer base.

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A1 Retail

MAY 27, 2022

Sew Confident, the UK’s sewing tuition franchise, is celebrating 10 years in business as they expand into a brand new studio and retail space four times the size of their previous site. The 360 sq feet site on Great Western Road, Glasgow, will double the amount of classes on offer at the franchise headquarters, now with locations in Dundee and Chorley, while creating several new jobs including a shop manager as a retail offering is introduced.

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