Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As we navigate the complexities of global commerce, the need for efficient and transparent international transaction methods becomes increasingly apparent. One such payment option that has demonstrated its effectiveness in streamlining these transactions is Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC). DCC is an optional service offered at the point of sale, allowing customers to view the cost of their purchases in their home currency.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Melbourne Fashion Week will ban the use of feathers across its runways beginning FY24 in a bid to protect wildlife, as feathers have become the new fur in the fashion industry causing cruelty and death among birds. It is the only global fashion week to implement a ban on wildlife-derived materials, according to the Feathers are the New Fur report published by the World Animal Protection Australia and the Collection Fashion Justice.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Unilever has sold subscription razor brand Dollar Shave Club to the U.S.-based private equity firm Nexus Capital Management for an undisclosed amount. Unilever will retain a 35% minority stake in the company after the sale closes later this year. The sale comes a little over seven years after Unilever bought the buzzy DTC brand for an estimated $1 billion.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Shein, the China-founded fast-fashion retailer, has bought the Missguided brand from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, the e-commerce giant’s first purchase of a British brand. Frasers said on Monday, Shein will acquire the intellectual property and trademarks of Missguided, while Frasers will retain its real estate and employees which have now been integrated into Frasers’ fashion division.

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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.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the introduction of ad-free subscription plans for users in Europe.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There’s a chill in the air but resale remains hot, with major brands — including Crocs , Beyond Yoga , Tommy Hilfiger Men’s and Maje jumping into the circularity movement. The influx of new secondhand offerings arrives just in time for a holiday season when consumers are largely expected to be more price-conscious than ever as they face continued economic pressures.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The price of Halloween candy has seen a sharp increase of 13% this year.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In a world where fast fashion often takes the spotlight, Marie France Van Damme stands as a beacon of slow, deliberate artistry. Recently worn by none other than Beyoncé for her iconic Renaissance World Tour, the Hong Kong-based designer fashion brand is entering a new phase of growth. With a newly-opened salon in Paris – strategically nestled among fashion titans like Dior and YSL – and a diverse clientele that includes A-list celebrities, the luxury label, which is best known for its silk caf

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While McDonald's revenue increases, so do its prices.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Online beauty retailer Adore Beauty has reported revenue of $47.5 million for the first quarter ended September 30, up 4.7 per cent year over year. The increase was supported by growth in active customers, successful loyalty and promotional activity, and a record 497,000 returning customers, the company said. Tamalin Morton, CEO of Adore Beauty, described it as a “solid start” to FY24 although trading conditions remain challenging.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Understanding the dynamics of pricing in the eCommerce landscape is critical for any online merchant. Among various strategies to boost sales, securing the Buy Box plays an instrumental role in providing shoppers with a seamless online shopping experience. The Buy Box is a feature on many eCommerce platforms, popularly Amazon, where customers can directly proceed to purchasing products without having to navigate through multiple sellers.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Could this be the beginning of the Pharmapocalypse for Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy?

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In an era marked by financial caution, the dynamics of shopper loyalty are shifting, particularly in light of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. A comprehensive survey by Tyl by NatWest offers a deep dive into the changing relationship between consumers and retailers, examining the factors that attract shoppers to both small boutiques and large commercial outlets.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Is this $50 surcharge for noisy kids too much to ask for?

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is delighted to announce the latest evolution of its multi-award-winning ePaper signage range, with the launch of the new 32” (16:9) Philips Tableaux 5150I for retail environments. Extending PPDS’ global strategy and commitment to bringing high-impact, more sustainable, energy conscious solutions to market, the new 32” Philips Tableaux 5150I signals a breakthrough in technology for larger form facto

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Are you ready to build the new LEGO History Museum?

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Shein has snapped up UK fashion brand Misguided from Frasers, just over a year after the group bought the business Shein bought the IP for the brand and is set to manage and license Missguided via Sumwon Studios, and will make the items to be sold on both Missguided.com and its own website. Frasers will keep Missguided’s real estate and staff, which have been integrated to its fashion division.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The retailer is also bringing back its price match guarantee for the season, which will meet select competitors’ prices for two weeks after purchase.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Amazon staff have unveiled plans for protests and strikes on Black Friday across over 30 countries, including the UK. Plans for the day of action on 24 November were revealed during the first “Make Amazon Pay” summit of political leaders and trade unionists last week in Manchester, where staff were urged to “join the global fight for their rights” The news follows Amazon reporting its profits tripled to roughly £8.2bn on Thursday.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Owner Natura & Co. months ago told shareholders it was looking for buyers for the struggling personal care brand.

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Cisco Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The theme for DistiNext 2023 was Growing Together. This theme ties perfectly into our theme for Americas Distribution, Going Hypersonic to Fuel Partner Success.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The brand closed on a round of financing through a special purpose vehicle fund that provided capital needed to buy out the private equity firm’s minority stake.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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Shopify

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Mobile wallets are a popular contactless payment method. Find out what the benefits are of accepting mobile wallets and how to accept them in-store.

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RIS News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Crocs has initiated a retail takeback pilot program, aimed at enhancing its sustainability and circular economy efforts.

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LS Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

©2023 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The history of Halloween. Spooky Halloween traditions around the world. Halloween is gathering popularity around the world. Quote of the week: "It's Halloween; everyone's entitled to one good scare." – Brackett, Halloween There's so much to talk about regarding Halloween.

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RIS News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Home Depot announced two leadership changes to align the organization around its largest growth opportunity – pro customers.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The move marks the first nationwide retail partnership for the company’s beauty brand, which launched in 2021.

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RIS News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There are steps shippers can take that will yield benefits in the long run, no matter what the coming months hold. Learn more.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Despite tentative jobs growth, small businesses experienced slow sales growth and rising late payment times in the three months to September, according to the latest data from global small business platform Xero.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Total Halloween spending is forecast to hit $12.2 billion this year, but rising wage and sugar costs are cutting into profits.

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