Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Cannabis retailer Green Thumb has partnered with Circle K to launch an initial 10 RISE Express medical dispensaries adjacent to Circle K stores in Florida. The agreement allows Green Thumb to lease space from Circle K in Florida, where the c-store retailer operates approximately 600 locations, to offer patients a selection of branded cannabis products.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Circle K has signed a deal with Green Thumb Industries to lease space in Florida stores for the purpose of selling medical marijuana. The deal will begin by making doctor-prescribed marijuana available for purchase at Rise Express: shops inside 10 Circle K stores.
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 19, 2022
ChaseDesign just finished our annual study of 1,000 shoppers to see what the latest insights are around online grocery shopping, specifically focused on which delivery methods are winning out pre, during and now post-COVID times. For starters, we do see a trend that online grocery shopping has become an important part of a shopper’s repertoire. Its growth had been slow for a decade as so many other retail channels or categories continued to take off.
Tokinomo
OCTOBER 19, 2022
When you are selling a CPG product in-store you know that you have a lot of competitors. While for some “attractive” products you can reside to common in-store promotions to attract the attention of your customers, when it comes to certain categories, it’s more difficult to engage shoppers. In this article, we are going to focus on a more challenging category: cleaning supplies.
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.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Klar n a is continuing to expand beyond payments as it looks to become “a starting point for every purchase” for its 150 million global consumers. The buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm has launched a series of new products under the Klarna Spotlight banner, all aimed at strengthening the company’s position as “a true shopping utility for consumers and a growth partner for retailers.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Labour costs have historically been one of the largest costs impacting a business’s ability to scale and grow. With an increase in energy and fuel costs driving a surge in production and delivery costs, retail businesses are starting to feel pressure from all angles. So, how can businesses use data to streamline their labour spending and create business-wide efficiencies?
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
On-demand drone delivery service Wing has partnered with property group Mirvac to transform underutilised retail real estate into drone-delivery fulfilment hubs. Wing will run a pilot drone delivery program from Mirvac-operated retail properties creating added value for urban customers. A trial will commence at Orion Springfield Central, located in the City of Ipswich, Queensland next year.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 19, 2022
As economic pressures and living costs surge, more people than ever are considering using point-of-service (POS) finance — such as buy now, pay later and installment loans — to manage their cashflow. In fact, recent figures from Juniper Research show that the number of POS finance users is set to surpass 900 million globally in the next five years. It’s clear that there is a consumer-driven need for more flexible finance and smarter buying power. .
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Grosvenor today announces the opening of Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘Beauty Wonderland’ at Liverpool ONE. The 1,000 sq ft store, located on the corner of Paradise Street, marks the brand’s first UK opening in six years and the first standalone UK Charlotte Tilbury space outside London. . Charlotte Tilbury’s newest ‘easy-to-choose, easy-to-use’ beauty destination at Liverpool ONE is the next step in the brand’s global expansion, building on the success of stores in international locations such as Los A
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 19, 2022
A union vote at an Amazon fulfillment center in Castleton, N.Y. reportedly failed by a nearly two-to-one margin , according to Reuters. Workers at the facility voted 406 to 206 against joining the Amazon Labor Union, with a turnout of more than 64%. Most unionization efforts at Amazon warehouses in the U.S. have failed, including losses occurring in Alabama and New York.
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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
Small Biz Trends
OCTOBER 19, 2022
YouTube recently announced that they are introducing ‘handles’ to make it easier for members of the community to find and connect with each other. YouTube Handles and Your Business. Each YouTube creator’s handle will be unique to their channel and will enable users to mention them in the likes of comments and community posts. The rollout of handles begins on 14 November, and creators such as small businesses can select their handle by then or YouTube will automatically assign a
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 19, 2022
One year after its acquisition by Levi Strauss & Co. , Beyond Yoga has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles, where the retailer’s story began in 2005. In developing a strategy for its physical location, Beyond Yoga focused on allowing its popular textiles to shine through via educational signage, thoughtful product displays, comfortable spaces and artistic installations.
Small Biz Trends
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Sponsored Post. Nearly two out of three small business (SMB) leaders say change is the new constant in the workplace, according to our recent Adobe Future of Time 2022 study. From economic instability and inflation (70%) to climate change (58%) to COVID-19 variants (53%), SMB leaders have real-world concerns that affect their businesses—and the ability to adapt to these changes has become more important than ever.
Retail Pro
OCTOBER 19, 2022
These 9 practices will provide a tech strategy for driving sustainable sales growth by helping you navigate challenges like bottlenecks & deceptive inventory Continue reading → The post 9 Best practices for building your tech strategy with Retail Pro Prism first appeared on Retail Pro Blog.
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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.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2022
An Amazon Style is now open in Columbus, Ohio, and uses technology to personalize the shopping experience.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Melbourne’s famous Chapel Street retail strip is undergoing a resurgence, thanks in part to the opening of a 24-level commercial tower at one end. Goldfields CEO Lachlan Thompson says demand for high-quality space is on the rise and is set to “reinvigorate” the city with new hospitality offerings. “There has been a resurgence of quality inner-suburban retail and hospitality offerings as Melbourne looks to shake off the shackles from the past two years.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Sixty percent of U.S. shoppers said that financial challenges are weighing on their purchasing decisions heading into the Christmas holiday season, according to Sensormatic Solutions. That compares to 14 percent who said the same last year. “Now, with demand being weaker, they [retailers] really have to go out of their way to advertise to consumers and get consumers with the highest likelihood to spend,” said Vivek Pandya, a lead analyst at Adobe Digital Insights.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
For many retailers, their career trajectory is clear: team manager, followed by store or site manager, then area, multi-site or regional manager. After that… maybe another retailer? A jump to head office? . What you rarely see is business owner. . But for Specsavers retail directors, owning their own business is a reality – through the Specsavers Partner in Development (PID) program. .
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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.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Retailers are carrying higher levels of excess inventory as the Christmas selling season begins and that is expected to result in lots of discounted merchandise being available for shoppers. “This year is going to be a fantastic year to buy a tree,” said National Tree Company CEO Chris Butler. “Everybody’s going to be trying to get through the inventory that they have to make sure they clean out a little bit before the 2023 season.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
All decked out in its red, white and black livery, Tops Club, a new warehouse format created by Thailand’s Central Retail, opened a flagship at Central Rama 2 shopping mall in the southern suburbs of Bangkok on 28 September. Central Rama 2 was already the biggest mall in South Bangkok with a gross floor area of more than 160,000sqm, and Tops Club adds another 15,000, although it is in a separate building that has no common walls with the main mall.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 19, 2022
High electric utility fees are inspiring convenience stores with gas pumps to take their time installing charging stations for electric vehicles. Iowa-based Kim and Go first installed an electric charger at one of its stores in 2008. Today, it only has chargers at 35 of its 400 stores. Jacob Maass, commercial fuels manager at Iowa-based Kum and Go, said the retailer is negotiating with utilities to get costs lowered to the point that it makes sense to install and operate chargers.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Valued at US$100 billion ($150 billion) , fast fashion brand Shein is in hot water after a recent Channel 4 documentary hosted by British journalist Iman Amrani, Inside The Shein Machine , lifted the veil of secrecy behind the corporation’s operations in China. In the documentary, an undercover worker was sent into Shein’s factory in the Chinese province of Guangzhou, and revealed that workers often start work at 8am and finish in the early hours of the next morning.
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.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The retailer saw a 3.2% bump in footfall during its October holiday sale event, according to Placer.ai.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Peter Halkett has been named Brandbank Group’s new CEO, effective next July after existing CEO David Thomas finishes on June 30. Brandbank owns and operates retail brands Seed Heritage, Kikki K, French Connection, Commonry, Fine Day and All Kinds. Halkett was formerly CEO at APG & Co – the parent of Sportscraft, Saba, and Jag – between 2015 and 2020 and at Kathmandu between 2006 and 2014.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Nearly all of the execs surveyed said increased promotions and availability guarantees were part of their holiday plans.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
As an author, speaker and coach on productivity, I’m often asked about competing priorities and the need to say “no”. It can be challenging and uncomfortable to say no in a work situation however we can quickly become overwhelmed and out of control, leading to stress and burnout, if say yes to everything. Saying “no” often leads to feelings of guilt or anxiety because we can feel like we are not collaborating, co-operating or being a team player when in fact it’s the opposite that is true.
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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 Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Mary-Farrel Tarbox joins REI with more than 30 years of retail experience, including at Crate and Barrel and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2022
UK-based discount membership provider Blue Light Card has launched in Australia, to support frontline workers and first responders. . According to Blue Light Card, eligible customers can have access to discount deals, savings, incentives and experiences from leading national brands and regional companies. This is one of the company’s initiatives to aid frontline employees and their families in coping with the growing cost of living.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The fast-fashion company is disappointed in its overseas results, especially in the U.S., where Nordstrom has exclusive distribution of its Topshop brand.
Hyken
OCTOBER 19, 2022
There are many definitions of the term brand. One of my favorites is this: A brand is a promised delivered. . Is what you’re known for delivered consistently? Consider Ace Hardware, whose brand promise is The Helpful Hardware Place. When you visit an Ace Hardware store, do they keep their promise? Are they helpful? Based on all their awards and the comments from happy customers posted on social channels, they deliver. .
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