Tue.Jan 25, 2022

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1-800-FLOWERS.com Rolls Out Loyalty Program Enhancements, BNPL Just in Time for V-Day

Retail TouchPoints

1-800-FLOWERS.com has amped up its cross-brand offerings just in time for its second-biggest holiday — Valentine’s Day — during which the company expects to deliver 23 million flowers, 15 million of which will be roses. First, the company has introduced a number of enhancements to its Celebrations Passport loyalty program, including the ability to earn points and unlock perks across the company’s family of brands, which includes 1-800-Flowers.com, Harry & David , Cheryl’s Cookies and Shari’s

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SKUtopia partners with Swisslog to provide 24/7 e-commerce solution

Inside Retail

Swisslog, a leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, is providing a boost to delivery efficiency and click and collect availability, with a new automated 24/7 e-commerce solution widely applicable to retailers. E-commerce order fulfilment specialists, SKUtopia, are further extending their Australian leadership by working with Swisslog to introduce an automated Micro-Fulfillment Centre (MFC) in Sydney, which mirrors similar systems used in world-leading e-commerce mark

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Think Big, Act Small — Manageable Changes to Bolster Your Marketing Now

Retail TouchPoints

We all like to think big. It’s energizing to think about customer experience transformation and what that could possibly mean for a business. In the retail industry, many organizations are at a pivotal moment of forging a path forward to define the future-state customer experience where the physical and digital converge. This ambition feels big and can overwhelm and even undermine an organization’s commitment to a customer-centric vision.

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‘Online has a long way to go’: MyDeal CEO talks expansion plans

Inside Retail

Following a successful public listing in the early days of the pandemic, and a recent rebrand to cater to a new and younger audience, online marketplace MyDeal has delivered strong growth during a period when online spend was under pressure from a return to physical retail. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a drop in online sales of 8.7 per cent in November and 6.1 per cent in October, but MyDeal hit record sales over its second quarter ending 31 December– with more than half of these

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Victoria’s Secret Fuels China Growth Through Joint Venture With Local Manufacturer

Retail TouchPoints

Victoria’s Secret has partnered with China-based Regina Miracle International to form a joint venture that will operate all Victoria’s Secret stores and its related online business in China. Under the terms of the agreement, Victoria’s Secret will control 51% of the organization and receive $45 million in cash from Regina Miracle as consideration for its investment.

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Seven ways to create a better online returns experience

Inside Retail

Although Omicron may have dampened New Year spending, ABS figures show the end of coronavirus lockdowns, Black Friday sales and early Christmas shopping led to record retail spending in November. . Australian Bureau of Statistics data for November shows retail turnover jumped 7.3 per cent, following rises of 4.9 per cent in October and 1.3 per cent in September.

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Vulkan Fan? Six Reasons to Run It on NVIDIA

Nvidia

Many different platforms, same great performance. That’s why Vulkan is a very big deal. With the release Tuesday of Vulkan 1.3, NVIDIA continues its unparalleled record of day one driver support for this cross-platform GPU application programming interface for 3D graphics and computing. Vulkan has been created by experts from across the industry working together at the Khronos Group, an open standards consortium.

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New Amazon Go stores are going to the suburbs

Retail Wire

Amazon.com is opening a new kind of Amazon Go store designed to serve the needs of customers in suburban areas. “We think local residents and commuters will enjoy the ease of our Just Walk Out Shopping to quickly and conveniently shop from an expanded selection of tasty, ready-to-eat food items and grab-and-go beverages and snacks in their own neighborhood,” said Amazon in a statement.

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AIM Architecture takes cues from 1970s offices for Hangzhou cosmetics store

Dezeen

Shanghai studio AIM Architecture has transformed the second floor of a business park in Hangzhou, China, into a store that resembles a 1970s office for cosmetics brand Harmay. The studio reimagined the space as a retro-looking office complete with desk chairs, phoney bookshelves for makeup items and boardroom tables for other cosmetic products. AIM Architecture wanted the Hangzhou cosmetics store to look like an office.

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Walmart plants a stake in vertical farm operator

Retail Wire

Walmart has taken an unspecified stake in Plenty, making it the first large retailer in the U.S. to to make a significant investment in indoor vertical farming. Walmart will be represented on Plenty’s board. Plenty, which was founded in 2014, operates a vertical farm in South San Francisco and an indoor plant science center in Laramie, WY. The retailer will begin selling Plenty’s leafy greens in its stores later this year.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

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.

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Your Brand Guide on Retail Product Placement

Wiser

There are two broad types of retail product placement: at the shelf level and at the store level. We’ve gone deeper on shelf-level product placement (does “eye level is buy level” ring a bell?) but we haven’t spent a lot of time thinking bigger. It’s time to change that. This is our guide on retail product placement at the shelf and store level, so you can get more out of your marketing and merchandising campaigns—and just sell better.

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Celebrity designer Tom Ford cancels New York Fashion Week show

Retail Wire

Tom Ford has made the decision to cancel is New York Fashion Week show scheduled to Feb. 16 in response to the current outbreak of COVID-19 at his design studio in Los Angeles. “We have tried everything possible to avoid canceling our New York show but ultimately are faced with the sad fact that we will simply not have a completed collection in time,” he said.

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Carte D’Or replaces plastic with paper tubs

Talking Retail

Ice-cream brand Carte D’Or is switching its entire range from plastic containers into recyclable paper tubs. The new paper packaging is certified as coming from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources. Carte D’Or, owned by Unilever, has also updated the design of its cartons, including a QR code that can tell customers the source of. This story continues at Carte D’Or replaces plastic with paper tubs.

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Cryptocurrencies take a hit in uncertain economic times

Retail Wire

The price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have fallen significantly as economic uncertainty roils financial markets. The price of bitcoin has fallen from a November high of around $70,000 to $35,000.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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

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

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Animator Lets 3D Characters Get Their Groove on With NVIDIA Omniverse and Reallusion

Nvidia

Editor’s note: This post is a part of our Meet the Omnivore series , which features individual creators and developers who use NVIDIA Omniverse to boost their artistic or engineering processes. Benny Dee. Benjamin Sokomba Dazhi, aka Benny Dee, has learned the ins and outs of the entertainment industry from many angles — first as a rapper, then as a music video director and now as a full-time animator.

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Stores cut hours as Omicron forces staff to stay home

Retail Wire

Some Chipotle, McDonald’s and Starbucks’ locations have been forced to reduce hours of operation as workers have become ill with COVID-19 or exposed to individuals who have the virus. Retailers such as Macy’s and others have been faced with similar situations as workers are in short supply.

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PepsiCo plans to eliminate virgin plastic from crisp packets

Talking Retail

PepsiCo Europe, one of the world’s biggest convenience food producers, has said its crisp and snack packets will be made entirely from recycled material by 2030. The corporation’s brands, which include Walkers crisps and Doritos, will eliminate all virgin fossil-based plastic in their bags, which will themselves then be completely recyclable. New Walkers crisp packets.

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SHEIN plans to list its stock on NYSE

Retail Wire

SHEIN plans an initial public offering in 2022 with its stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange, according to two people familiar with the matter. The company’s founder Chris Xu is also considering changing his citizenship to get around the Chinese governments rules regarding IPOs outside the Asian nation.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Magnum offers ‘supercharged’ styles of its classic ice-creams

Talking Retail

Magnum is introducing new versions of its classic, almond and white chocolate flavour ice-creams. The new versions include extra elements to each ice-cream, including giving them a further half-dipping in chocolate. Versions include the Magnum classic remix (three-pack), the Magnum almond remix (three-pack); the Magnum white chocolate and berry remix (three-pack); and the Magnum almond.

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Workers want more flexibility when it comes to their jobs

Retail Wire

Ninety-five percent of workers want flexible hours and 78 percent want more flexibility when it comes to where they work, according to a new report from Future Forum. Seventy-two percent of workers are unhappy with the current level of flexibility that employers provide. “If they’re not getting what they want, they’re open to looking for a new job,” said Sheela Subramanian, vice president of the Future Forum.

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Yazoo relaunches limited edition flavour

Talking Retail

Milk drinks brand Yazoo is relaunching its choc-caramel version as part of its series of limited edition flavours. The brand says customers enjoyed the choc-caramel milk so much that it decided to bring it back. It will be available in standard and price-marked packs of 400ml from early February, along with a one-litre format. As. This story continues at Yazoo relaunches limited edition flavour.

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EXPLORE Security 2022: A Behind the Scenes Look with Cisco at the Security Startup World

Cisco Retail

Today, most CISOs in the enterprise space have decades of experience. They’ve led teams covering everything from threat intelligence to security/privacy by design initiatives, navigated tricky transitions like the one from on-prem to the cloud, and become prominent business leaders in their companies. Here’s the reality though: even the most seasoned CISO needs help with what’s next.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

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

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2022 Consumer Electronics Show: Top Emerging Technologies

Miller Zell

Our Miller Zell Digital Solutions Team attended the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas on a mission to seek out inspiration on four levels: Environmental design using technology. Content strategy for brands with product showcases. Storytelling using emerging technology. Uncover future technologies with potential to evolve retail experiences.

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Why Healthcare Provider CIOs Need to Prioritize Medical Device Security

Cisco Retail

Take a minute to picture the volume of healthcare data being transferred and stored every day — data from IoT and connected medical devices, electronic health and medical records, clinical workstations, and smart hospital applications for patients, providers, researchers, and administrators. All of this data needs protecting. The digitization of care is creating a more complex and rapidly-evolving threat landscape, as the number of connected devices on a healthcare network continues to rise.

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The Artisan Drinks Co launches 200ml serve cans and wins Ocado listing

Retail Times

An entrepreneur, mixologist and an artist walk into a bar. and on that seminal day, The Artisan Drinks Co was born. With creativity at the heart of the brand and a now 10-strong range of mixers, since launching in 2018, they have gone from strength-to-strength; 2021 saw 147% growth, as well as winning an armful of accolades. Hitting 2022 at full speed, Artisan Drinks is cementing its position as the most innovative mixer brand in the category with the launch of the perfect serve 200ml cans in Oc

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Building an Inclusive Future through Cisco Investments’ Aspire Fund

Cisco Retail

The following is an excerpt from the? 2021 Cisco Purpose Report , published on December 13, 2021. . In the summer of 2020, in the face of growing awareness of systemic racial injustice, oppression, and inequality, Cisco reached a tipping point in our commitment to inclusion and collaboration. The moment was calling for something compelling, substantive, and impactful.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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Defining The Difference Between Vegan and Plant-Based

Rangeme

Vegan vs Plant-Based. What’s the difference? Over recent years, the vegan movement has thrived and the number of vegan products available has become increasingly popular as consumers choose more ethical buying practices. However, another term has also seen a rise in popularity – ‘plant-based.’ So, what do these terms actually mean and how do they differ?

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Rachel Zsembery Takes the Helm at Bergmeyer as Newly Elected President

VMS

(PRESS RELEASE) Bergmeyer, the award-winning Design Collaborative based in Boston and Los Angeles, announced the election of its first-ever woman president, Rachel Zsembery, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. Having most recently served as Bergmeyer’s Vice President on its Board of Directors, Zsembery succeeds past-president Mike Davis, FAIA, LEED, who will take on a newly created role with the collaborative to lead its sustainable and philanthropic initiatives as Director of Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Boost Hybrid Workforce Productivity with Cisco SD-WAN and Webex

Cisco Retail

Contributing Author: Chhavi Jain , Product Manager for Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp. The pandemic has evolved the way businesses operate, with organizations relying on unified communication as a service like never before. According to a Gartner ® report 1 , 48% of employees are expected to work remotely post-pandemic and a hybrid workplace environment will be the new norm.

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Kohl’s Offered $9 Billion for Purchase, Recognizes Interest

VMS

This past week, a consortium backed by Starboard Value Group (New York) – Acacia Research Corp. (Newport Beach, Calif.) – made an offer to purchase the department store retailer Kohl’s (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) for $9 billion, or roughly $64 per share, according to The Wall Street Journal and Business Insider. Acacia has a market value of $215 billion.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.