Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 1, 2022
When the mobile game “Pokémon GO” made a splash in 2016, global audiences got their first taste of just how engaging augmented reality experiences could be — and brands took notice. Augmented reality, like the filters and lenses found on Instagram and Snapchat, transform the passive experience of being served a piece of content into an immersive one.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 1, 2022
Off-licence retailer Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) has strengthened its loyalty armoury and reach by acquiring Adelaide-based digital marketing software company Zen Global. The deal will incorporate Zen’s digital marketing platforms to “complement” LMG’s digital marketing reach initiatives offering real-time stock on hand and order processing functions for LMG’s e-commerce platform and medium- and long-term benefits such as integrated gift card solutions and banner loyalty programs.
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 1, 2022
Fashion designer Jonathan Koon has teamed up with the retail-focused metaverse world Highstreet to launch a “phygital” experience at Saks Fifth Avenue , Neiman Marcus , Selfridges and a number of other retailers that is designed to “transport shoppers into the metaverse.”. The latest line from Koon’s label — Mostly Heard Rarely Seen 8-Bit — features physical garments embedded with a redeemable non-fungible token (NFT).
Inside Retail
AUGUST 1, 2022
Moving beyond its IGA brand, Metcash is making a play at the low-cost, bulk-buy market with its latest venture Supa Valu – a range of warehouse-style supermarkets that showcase products by the pallet, as well as featuring local butchers and bakers. With the first three stores launching across New South Wales and Victoria over the last year, Supa Valu targets a growing segment of Australians looking to find ways to cut their weekly food costs, as well as those overwhelmed by the options presented
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 1, 2022
Seeking to feed consumers’ hunger for value along with their desire to help save the planet, Walmart has launched Walmart Restored. The new program, designed to help shoppers discover “like-new” refurbished products, is available online and will be available in select stores this fall. The Walmart Restored products, which include items from well-known brands including Apple , Samsung and KitchenAid , all have been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned, and the retailer offers a 90-day fre
Inside Retail
AUGUST 1, 2022
Two of the most respected and experienced leaders in Australia’s e-commerce industry have teamed up to fill a gap in the market for a full-service digital agency that takes a holistic approach to online growth. Paul Waddy, previously CEO of The Horse and head of operations at Showpo, and Mal Chia, previously CMO of Ryderwear and part of the launch of Uber in Australia, are co-founders of Ecom Nation, a digital agency specialising in e-commerce strategy and growth.
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 1, 2022
Australians are set to make “radical” changes to their spending as the economy tightens according to new research by consumer intelligence platform, Toluna. To combat rising inflation and manage expenses, 20 per cent of Australians are now putting off upgrading their tech devices such as mobile phones and tablets, performing home repairs or buying any major appliances (18 per cent).
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 1, 2022
Follett Higher Education Group has partnered with The Vitamin Shoppe to bring a range of the wellness retailer’s exclusive products to a select group of campus bookstores across the U.S., with plans to expand both product lines and sales venues in future semesters. The products include vitamins, supplements, sports nutrition and academic performance products supporting sleep, mood and brain health from brands such as The Vitamin Shoppe, BodyTech , BodyTech Elite , plnt and TrueYou.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 1, 2022
Thai businesses are cashing in with cannabis-infused products like toothpaste, tea, soaps and snacks after the government legalised the plant and its extract this year, generating a wave of interest in the drug. “It gives me a deep and comfortable sleep,” said Pakpoom Charoenbunna, 32, who buys a cannabis-infused drink from his regular milk-tea vendor.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 1, 2022
Before there was TikTok to entertain us, there were books (and radio, theater, TV, music…but that’s not the point here). Now, the “ascendent platform of the decade” is encouraging its users to “take a break from watching” and instead engage in the centuries-old pastime of reading. And Barnes & Noble is coming along for the ride. TikTok has teamed up with Barnes & Noble to launch a summer reading campaign — #BookTokChallenge — to encourage people to discover new books and authors and then
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 1, 2022
The e-commerce market is worth more than $100 billion in Indonesia this year, and the e-commerce arms of two superapps – GoTo and Sea – are going head to head for No. 1 position in the hearts, minds, and wallets of Indonesia’s consumers. GoTo’s Tokopedia started with a big advantage, but Sea’s Shopee is closing fast. How did Tokopedia relinquish such a big advantage, and what is it doing to fend off the challenge?
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 1, 2022
Amazon is continuing to expand its last mile services beyond its own retail ecosystem with the addition of same-day delivery service from a number of leading retailers’ stores, including PacSun , GNC , SuperDry and Diesel. Sur La Table and 100% Pure also will join this roster in the next few months. Available to retailers that also sell on the Amazon Marketplace, the expanded seller offering will see Amazon associates pick up and deliver online orders from retailers’ stores to Prime members who
Retail Wire
AUGUST 1, 2022
Retailers are selling excess stock to liquidators in an attempt to align their inventories with consumer demand. “It’s unprecedented,” said Chuck Johnston, a former Walmart executive and chief strategy officer at goTRG. “I have never seen the pressure in terms of excess inventory as I am seeing right now.”.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 1, 2022
7 For All Mankind is helping customers in Brazil find their perfect fit through the adoption of AI sizing technology that the denim brand hopes will boost sales and drive down return rates, while promoting less waste in the apparel industry. The brand has implemented the MySizeID solution from MySize Inc., which will allow more accurate sizing measurements for Brazilian customers who use the technology on their mobile phones.
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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 1, 2022
Private sector pay increased 5.7 percent in the second quarter compared to five percent in the first, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rising wages suggest that employers are still having difficulty recruiting new workers and retaining existing ones.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 1, 2022
Shoppers and visitors are returning to the Adelaide CBD, with spending up, dwell time increasing, and major brands investing in Rundle Mall, Australia’s retail precinct of the year. The outdoor pedestrian mall, located in the heart of the CBD and on the doorstep of major cultural attractions, has found its post-pandemic prime as South Australians and interstate tourists find a new normal.
Small Biz Trends
AUGUST 1, 2022
Small business acquisitions decreased by 3% during the second quarter of 2022 while the median sale price slipped 9% below the previous quarter, a drop from $345,000 to $315,000. Sales of Businesses Slowing Due to Rate Hikes and Inflation. The acquisitions figure is less of a worry as it is still a gain of 14% year-on-year which indicates that a strong market is navigating the economic fluctuations well enough.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 1, 2022
Daniel Hawkins has been appointed as Domino’s New Zealand’s newest GM of operations, effective immediately. Hawkins has more than 20 years of experience in technology and digital leadership roles at companies such as Michael Hill and Zarraffa’s Coffee. He joined Domino’s 18 months ago as the chief information officer overseeing the business’ IT functions in both markets.
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Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib
Small Biz Trends
AUGUST 1, 2022
Many factors contribute to the overall success of an organization – from strategy formulation to company leadership. Employee management also contributes to an organization’s ability to achieve its objectives. Employees are likely to be more productive and engaged when they are properly managed. However, it’s not always easy to be a good manager.
Retail Dive
AUGUST 1, 2022
The department store in Maryland is sparsely merchandised and low on traffic. Senior Reporter Ben Unglesbee takes a look inside to see how retail has changed since the heyday of malls.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 1, 2022
Wealthier consumers are continuing to purchase luxury goods despite inflationary pressures. Many have been buoyed by savings built upon during the first two years of the pandemic.
Small Biz Trends
AUGUST 1, 2022
The average price of a gallon of gasoline across the country has gone down for the 48th consecutive day since rising to a record of $ 5.016 in June, dropping to 4.212 a gallon on Monday, August 1, 2022, according to figures from the American Automobile Association (AAA). Monday saw a 14-cent decrease in the price of regular gasoline from last week’s $4.355 gas prices, and down by over 60 cents from a month ago.
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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 1, 2022
Candy Funhouse will pay its first and only chief candy officer $78,167.70 a year to taste 113 pieces of candy a day. The job, which can be done remotely or in person, comes with palate training and a dental plan.
Retail Dive
AUGUST 1, 2022
The new Prime benefit is the latest example of how the e-commerce giant’s focus is increasingly on services for third parties more than on retail.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 1, 2022
The number of metaverse-related job openings fell 81 percent between April and June, according to a report by Revelio Labs. Jobs in the nascent industry, which is not yet producing profits for corporations, are being cut back as businesses seek to prop up bottom line results.
Cisco Retail
AUGUST 1, 2022
Digital transformation isn’t new, but it was profoundly accelerated in 2020 when the pandemic materialized and the vast majority of us started working remotely. Urgent New Demands. Practically overnight, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) became vitally important. Not just for basic email and file sharing, but for advanced levels of learning, creating, and communicating.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach
More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio
Retail Wire
AUGUST 1, 2022
Olympia Sports is closing its more than 70 locations in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. according to the company. The retailer has not said whether it will keep an online presence following the closure of its stores. The business was founded in 1975.
Small Biz Trends
AUGUST 1, 2022
As the world finally opens up for business, the beleaguered travel industry is getting its groove back. Not surprisingly, this is attracting a number of small business owners to explore hospitality business ideas. What Are Travel Businesses? Travel businesses offer services related to travel. This includes services such as lodging, rentals and recreational activities to experience local culture.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 1, 2022
The UK is engaged in a massive experiment to test four-day work weeks. Lisa Gilbert, a lending services manager at Charity Bank, is one of the thousands participating in the test. “I can really enjoy my weekend now because I’ve got my Friday for my chores and my other bits and pieces or… if I just want to take my mum out for a walk I can do that now without feeling guilty,” she said.
Shopping Center
AUGUST 1, 2022
Milton, Fla. — Branch Properties has signed two restaurants to join the tenant roster at Merganser Commons at Dogwood Estates, a 66,912-square-foot shopping center under construction in Milton, a Florida Panhandle city located about 24 miles east of Pensacola. The Atlanta-based… The post Branch Signs Two Restaurants to Join Tenant Roster at Shopping Center Underway Near Pensacola appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
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