Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

It’s no surprise that ecommerce has practically taken over the global economy. Annual online sales worldwide are expected to climb to a staggering $6.5 trillion by 2023. But alongside that dizzying sales growth, we’ve also witnessed a growing consciousness about how damaging all of those online sales are to the environment, and throughout the product lifecycle, from manufacturing to delivery to eventual disposal.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Booktopia CEO Tony Nash is to step aside to take up a new position within the company focused solely on growth as the company struggles in a “volatile and unpredictable” market. Nash, the online book retailer’s co-founder, will stay on the company’s board and remain fully involved with the business. He will continue in the CEO role while the board searches for his replacement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has reportedly filed a lawsuit against one-click checkout service Bolt , claiming that the solution provider failed to deliver on promises in a contract related to the implementation of the technology, according to Bloomberg , The Business Journals and other media sources. ABG stated in a March 4 filing that it lost out on $150 million in sales while it integrated Bolt’s platform.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Woolworths Group has overcome the impact of Omicron and severe flooding to post a 9.7-per-cent increase in like-for-like sales during the third quarter to $15.123 billion. . The growth rate was significantly higher than the 3.9-per-cent increase reported by archrival Coles Group last week. E-commerce sales soared 33.4 per cent year on year reaching $1.456 billion. .

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

The resale space is heating up fast but there is still plenty of space for retailers to establish their own niche. Case in point: Rebelstork , a used baby gear marketplace that has operated in Canada for several years and recently entered the U.S. The company was founded to simultaneously fulfill a consumer need and do good in the world by giving a second chance to traditionally short-lived baby gear, and it handles everything from pickups to confirming the quality of items prior to selling.

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Tokinomo

MAY 2, 2022

Campaign scoop. Paying tribute in an annoying way. Pringles takes an irritating walk down memory lane. In its latest social media campaign, Pringles celebrated the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Spectrum ZX. In this video , the “mind popping” snack brand wanted to show how the world was before NFTs and the Metaverse. Please watch it on mute or low volume.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Coca Cola has launched its first flagship store in London, following the successful opening of similar retail stores in the US. According to the company, customers can have a chance to experience the ‘Real Magic’ of Coca Cola, purchase limited-edition collection drops, taste Coca Cola at the Beverage Bar and personalise their cans at a customisation centre.

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Retail Wire

MAY 2, 2022

Instacart shoppers are finding that customers are cutting back on their orders and tips. This is causing these shoppers to look for other delivery jobs to make ends meet. Instacart claims that its order volume is growing overall but that the size of individual purchases is less than it had been before.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Thai eco-lifestyle destination Ecotopia is like a walk-through tutorial on how to achieve a sustainable lifestyle. This very well conceived and immaculately executed concept occupies 2,000sqm on the third level of Siam Discovery, a seven-level shopping centre in downtown Bangkok. It shares the floor with two highly complementary concepts: a 700sqm space called Iconcraft that offers Thai craft products across a range of categories, and a 600sqm ODS (Objects of Desire) shop that showcases exceptio

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Retail Wire

MAY 2, 2022

Some Americans are cutting back and trading down in an effort to stretch their disposable income further in the face of rising prices. Many, however, continue to spend despite the high prices caused by inflation.

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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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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Domino’s has long been a leader in retail technology. The pizza chain has been a proponent of QSR delivery for decades, and has heavily invested into making itself accountable to customers: from cameras in stores showcasing a customers’ order for their approval before it has even left the store, to an aim to deliver a meal within 10 minutes of an order being made.

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Nvidia

MAY 2, 2022

Jack Morrison and Isaac Roberts, co-founders of Replica Labs, were restless two years after their 3D vision startup was acquired, seeking another adventure. Then, in 2018, when Morrison was mowing his lawn, it struck him: autonomous lawn mowers. The two, along with Davis Foster, co-founded Scythe Robotics. The company, based in Boulder, Colo., has a 40-person team working with robotics and computer vision to deliver what it believes to be the first commercial electric self-driving mower service.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Last week, Snap unveiled a slew of new tools and features that aim to make it easy for retailers and brands to create 3D versions of their products, and enable users to ‘try on’ clothes and accessories and make purchases, without ever leaving the Snapchat app. The updates promise to help businesses create more engaging online shopping experiences, while reducing the rate of returns.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 2, 2022

A Family Reunion…. That’s the best way I can describe what this past week felt like as I attended the 2022 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. With approximately 55,000 attendees gathered for the event, our team at Cisco had the awesome privilege and opportunity to reconnect with our customers, partners, and industry ecosystem after a two-year hiatus.

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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.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Niche swimwear label Fella has opened its first own-brand store, in the hip Sydney suburb of Paddington. . Founded by Rosie Iffla and Christine Tang-Corte in 2012, the brand’s minimalistic style of swimwear has previously only been available online or via selected resellers. . Iffla and Tang-Corte created Fella after recognising a gap for ‘sleek simplicity and elevated fabrications’ in a market then dominated by big brands marketing skimpy bikinis and surf-inspired wear. .

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Retail Wire

MAY 2, 2022

Crocs has developed a line of clogs inspired by General Mills’ cereal brands Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix, Honey Nut Cheerios and Cocoa Puffs. The shoes are being sold by Foot Locker at prices ranging from $45 to $70.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Asia Pacific’s airport retail market is projected to grow to US$33.8 billion by 2026, driving the global market to $63.4 billion thanks to a compound annual growth rate of 7.8 per cent. According to GlobalData, the growth will be driven by the increase in retail space and passenger numbers as cross-border travel resumes and the relaxation of lockdown and duty-free regulations.

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Retail Wire

MAY 2, 2022

A dozen major food companies, including General Mills, Kellogg and PepsiCo, have called on Congress to put an end to the proliferation of cannabis-based products that mimic popular consumer packaged goods brands.

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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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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Australia’s most popular health and well-being trade show – the 2022 Naturally Good Expo – will be on once again from June 6-7 at Sydney’s International Convention Centre, with registration open for free entry. . Now in its eighth year, this year’s B2B expo is ramping up to be bigger and more innovative than ever with 100 per cent of the show floor about to sell out and the industry keen and ready to get back to business. .

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Retail Wire

MAY 2, 2022

Amazon.com has informed employees that the company will no longer pay workers when they take extra time off due to COVID-19 infections. The new policy will allow workers diagnosed with COVID-19 to take up to five days off beyond their normal sick time.

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Nvidia

MAY 2, 2022

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 accelerate their 3D workflows and create virtual worlds. Edward McEvenue. Edward McEvenue grew up making claymations in LEGO towns. Now, he’s creating photorealistic animations in virtual cities, drawing on more than a decade of experience in the motion graphics industry.

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Retail Wire

MAY 2, 2022

Walmart filed a suit last month claiming that BJ’s Wholesale Club infringed on a patent it holds for the Sam’s Club Scan & Go self-checkout app. BJ’s is asking a court to dismiss the suit claiming that Walmart has failed to identify what is unique about the Sam’s app in a market where many other similar apps are available to consumers.

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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.

Small Biz Trends

MAY 2, 2022

All small businesses must track their cash flow and develop financial reports to increase profitability. However, it’s not always possible or sensible to hire an entire accounting team. Luckily, there are outsourced and online accounting services available to fill these needs for you. Here’s a guide for small businesses. What is an Accounting Service?

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Retail Wire

MAY 2, 2022

Organic farmers in the U.S. and Europe are locking down hens that typically range freely due to the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Infected flocks have had to be culled, which is driving up the prices of eggs and birds.

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Retail Dive

MAY 2, 2022

As the department store unveiled a marketing campaign designed to woo back customers, its owners reportedly bid on rival Kohl's.

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Retail Wire

MAY 2, 2022

The Arkansas attorney general is suing Family Dollar for what it describes as a “massive and long-lasting” rodent infestation at the retailer’s distribution center in West Memphis. The suit follows a Food and Drug Administration inspection that tied infestation at 400 stores to the DC.

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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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Small Biz Trends

MAY 2, 2022

Microsoft PowerPoint is a great tool to turn your presentation ideas into reality. But PowerPoint presentations are also a surefire way to bore your audience to death if you don’t make your presentations engaging. To get your audience hooked, adding video files to your presentations can be a good strategy as videos offer more engagement than most other content types.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Sustainability has become a hot topic for many companies as they have realized the immense importance of reducing their carbon footprints. Motivated by consumers, employees, and other stakeholders, many companies are pursuing strategies to reduce their carbon footprints on the road to becoming carbon neutral. By reducing their carbon footprints, companies not only contribute to a cleaner planet¾they also realize increased financial success through further market differentiation and through the e

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 2, 2022

If you’re looking for ways to grow or expand your business this month, grant funding may provide access to new opportunities. There are several programs throughout the country designed to support businesses in various industries. Small Business Grants with a May 2022 Deadline. Whether you’re looking for pandemic relief money or startup funding, read on for small business grant opportunities to apply for this May.

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Retail Dive

MAY 2, 2022

Circularity is the epitome of sustainable materials management – linking all life cycle stages for production, use and reuse to protect the environment.

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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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