Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Australian fashion companies can now apply to use a special trademark certifying their products are locally created. The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) today unveiled a world-first industry certified Australian Fashion Trademark, created with funding from a federal grant last May that also includes a campaign to drive demand for local brands both at home and abroad. .
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as dramatic as the explosive rise of ecommerce. Perhaps one of the biggest pain points brands have struggled with in ecommerce over the past two years is meeting consumers’ increased demand for immediacy. While two-day delivery was enough to satisfy eager shoppers pre-pandemic, next-day/same-day is now table stakes and brands that offer even faster delivery, meaning within hours
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Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Discount department store Big W has partnered with recycling platform TerraCycle to launch a toy recycling scheme in all 176 stores nationwide. After a trial in limited stores, the retailers’ Toys for Joy program collected over 18 tonnes of old toys. The two companies say around 26.8 million toys are discarded in Australia every year, the majority placed in normal rubbish as they are not kerbside recyclable.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2022
Following a March 2022 announcement that it planned to expand beyond its roots in electronics, Best Buy is entering new categories including health and wellness, outdoor living and transportation. Citing technology’s connection to the health and wellness industry, Best Buy has introduced a new collection of skincare technology products from brands such as Foreo , Vanity Planet , PMD Beauty and Therabody at nearly 300 stores and through BestBuy.com.
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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.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Ikea is to launch its small-format planning studio concept in two locations in Australia this year. The first is in Northwest Melbourne, with the second planned for Newcastle. Unlike its traditional warehouse-like stores, the Planning Studio is sized between 300-500sqm and designed for customers to plan and order complex home furnishings and services such as dining, kitchens, and bed spaces.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2022
DTC ecommerce solution provider ESW will acquire Scalefast , an end-to-end ecommerce company, in a deal that is expected to close by mid-year 2022. Scalefast Co-founders Nicolas Stehle and Frédéric Bocquet, the company’s CEO and CTO respectively, will join ESW’s senior leadership team. The acquisition aims to extend ESW’s market strength across apparel, beauty, personal care and luxury brands to include entertainment, gaming and electronics.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2022
During the pandemic, many retail organizations embraced more agile, often digital ways of working. Corporate employees immediately felt the benefits, largely because they were given the newfound power to work from anywhere and at any time. But as retailers continued to employ digital tools and platforms to support their remote workforce, they also saw new benefits that had a tangible impact on business results, including faster time to market and improved cross-functional alignment.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Online shopping site Ebay has expanded its authenticity guarantee in the Australian market to include new and used luxury handbags, after launching the program for sneakers last year. The service covers 16 designer brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada, valued at $350 or more. According to Ebay, eligible items are authenticated by a blue tick on the listing and once bought, are verified at Ebay’s Sydney authentication facility – currently at no extra cost to the buyer or seller.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 9, 2022
Mashgin , a self-checkout solution powered by AI and computer vision, has raised $62.5 million in Series B funding at a $1.5 billion post-Series B valuation, making it a so-called “unicorn.” The funding round was led by NEA , joined by existing Mashgin investor Matrix Partners. Mashgin plans to use the investment to grow its team, accelerate expansion and scale internationally.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
For the past few years, Nars has been providing digital-first experiences such as virtual try-on via its website, integrating artificial intelligence and augmented reality, virtual consultations, and the Nars Virtual Store, which launched in 2021. Nonstop Nars Virtual World blends elements from these experiences, Nars offline Travel Retail locations, and its TR dedicated WeChat account to seamlessly connect online and offline (O + O) touchpoints.
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.
Retail Wire
MAY 9, 2022
A voluntary recall of infant formula by Abbott Nutrition has led to a nationwide shortage that has prompted retailers to limit the amount of product that shoppers can purchase each time. According to Datasembly, out of stock levels on infant formula across the country as of April were at about 31 percent and, in Connecticut, Delaware, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington the rate for the week of April 3 was at 40 percent.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
There are two ways retail business owners can approach product pricing strategy. They can bravely make an informed decision – or they can be crazy brave. Supply-chain cost pressures have been rising for some time – the last two years have squeezed freight, logistics, warehousing, materials, and manufacturing. And that was before inflation and wage pressures were factored in.
Retail Wire
MAY 9, 2022
The start of 2022 has seen a marked increase in union activity at retail and foodservice. Petitions to vote on unions jumped 57 percent from October 2021 to March 2022 over the same period a year earlier. “The pandemic was the wakeup call or the catalyst that has prompted two perspectives: ‘is there another way to work and live?’ and the relationship between employers with workers,” said former NLRB chairman Mark Pearce.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Australian gin brand Four Pillars recently launched a revamped and expanded distillery in its hometown of Healesville in the Yarra Valley, complete with a new bar, a gin garden, and more hospitality experiences to come. The new space more than doubles the business’ footprint and was constructed using recycled and upcycled materials. Over the course of the next year, it’s estimated up to 200,000 people will visit the updated distillery, according to co-founder and brand director Matt Jones.
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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.
Cisco Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Imagine driving a car in a crowded city where you have never been before. You suddenly find that the car does not have any rear-view or side-view mirrors. How traumatic could that be! Now contrast that with a familiar road. The one which you know like the back of your hand. You probably never look out for those mirrors. Your brain remembers each nook and corner of that street.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
The news that the US Supreme Court may be about to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that gave women the right to an abortion in 1973, was met with widespread protests last week, as people confronted the impact that such a ruling would have on the health and well-being of millions of Americans. While anti-abortion advocates welcomed the potential end of Roe v.
Retail Wire
MAY 9, 2022
The American Dream mall in New Jersey lost nearly $60 million last year as it attempted to overcome the challenges imposed by the pandemic, a fire and delays in the opening of retail stores and attractions. The mall expects to attract 40 million visitors annually.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Obsessed with innovation, barbecue retailer Weber Store forayed into outdoor kitchens – using an app to support design and order processing. Even better, they’ve scooped an award at the 2022 Retailer Awards presented by CommBank. The name Weber today may be synonymous with barbequing, but that wasn’t always the case. When the brand first launched in Australia in 1978, it took a lot of work to convince people that the kettle-style barbeque produced great results, according to Weber Store Developm
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
Retail Wire
MAY 9, 2022
JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Meijer, The Bay and Walmart have all recently introduced new private labels as they seek to differentiate their product offerings from rivals and seek to offer consumers a means to save money at a time of high inflation.
Small Biz Trends
MAY 9, 2022
When people ask where they can find me on social media, I say, everywhere except TikTok ” But now I realize that so many small business owners are using videos on TikTok (and you don’t need to know how to dance!) in their marketing strategy. The growth of Tik Tok statistics as a social media platform are nothing short of amazing. According to Sprout Social : TikTok has over 1 billion monthly active users.
Retail Wire
MAY 9, 2022
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has had a major impact on fertilizer supplies, which has resulted in a reduction in the amount of flowers being grown and, ultimately, higher prices being paid by consumers.
Small Biz Trends
MAY 9, 2022
Passive incomes and side hustles are one of the major perks of the digital era. Employed people and people owning businesses, both practice side hustles to earn more income. These means of an extra income can be done by anyone with readily available tools. Affiliate marketing is the most popular business in 2022. There are a lot of offerings online for affiliate marketing courses that anyone seeking extra income can take.
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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
MAY 9, 2022
Crocs is donating 10,000 pairs of its shoes for nurses and scrubs for healthcare workers as part of a Nurses Week promotion. “We are humbled to have seen such a positive response to Free Pair for Healthcare over the past two years and are thrilled to continue supporting and celebrating our healthcare heroes in partnership with FIGS,” Crocs CEO Andrew Rees said in a statement.
Cisco Retail
MAY 9, 2022
What new demands will networks face in 2025? In this blog series the Cisco IT networking team will share our vision for the future of our network—and the investments we’re making to get there. . Predicting future network demands is trickier now than any time in my career. Consider the last couple of years. Over a few weeks in March and April 2020, COVID-19 sent our entire workforce home to work, making the business completely reliant on remote access.
Retail Wire
MAY 9, 2022
The number of teens currently working is at the highest level since 2008-09 as job openings abound and pay increases. Around one in three teens between 16 and 19 are currently holding jobs.
Small Biz Trends
MAY 9, 2022
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. And UPS is marking the occasion by awarding grant funding to AAPI-owned businesses. This $150,000 grant program is part of UPS’s Proudly Unstoppable initiative. And the Asian American & Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (ACE) is helping to administer grants.
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
MAY 9, 2022
IKEA plans to spend $3 billion through the end of next year to remodel stores that now double as distribution centers for online orders.
Small Biz Trends
MAY 9, 2022
Business travel can be fun and exciting, but there are many things you can do to make the experience better for a successful business trip. Whether you’re going for international business travel or domestic business travel, there are lots of things you can do to optimize business travel, including business travel safety. Here are some of the key business travel tips to keep in mind for your next trip.
Cisco Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Every year around the beginning of May, CRN releases their highly-anticipated Women of the Channel List. And every year, more and more women around the world—and from Cisco—are recognized for their channel expertise and vision. This year’s list is not only the largest yet, but the number of Cisco leaders who were named to CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel list is the most ever at 38!
Small Biz Trends
MAY 9, 2022
As we write this, it’s impossible to find a place in America where the average price of gas is under $3.75. That’s what you’re paying if you live in Arkansas. Head west and you’ll find all-time high gas prices in California , where you’ll pay north of $5/gallon. There’s no indication when the nationwide gas prices situation is going to end, and a number of reasons why gas prices are going back up.
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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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