Fri.Nov 10, 2023

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Ad Fraud in a Challenging Economy: Optimizing Digital Advertising to Deliver Real-World Results

Retail TouchPoints

As consumer spending dips, retailers and ecommerce businesses are facing a perfect storm that is impacting their digital advertising ROI. They are being challenged with growing ad fraud in digital campaigns and a slowing economy. The result is a growing need to optimise digital campaigns to ensure they are reaching the right consumers and delivering legitimate traffic to their websites.

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Burger King Franchisee Premier Kings Files for Bankruptcy

Retail Wire

Premier Kings Inc., a substantial franchisee of the multinational fast-food chain Burger King Corp., has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Retail Media: Everything You Need to Know

Retail TouchPoints

For several years now the term “retail media” has been buzzing around both retail and media circles. Whether you’re looking for a deeper understanding of the implications and applications of retail media or need a down-and-dirty explainer on what retail media actually is, you’ve landed in the right place. This special Retail TouchPoints resource hub will be regularly updated with the latest news, stats, trends and developments in retail media.

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Apple Must Pay $25 Million for Discriminatory Hiring Practices

Retail Wire

Apple has agreed to a $25 million settlement following an accusation of unfair bias against U.S. job seekers in its hiring procedures.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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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IndiePet Simplifies Access to Enhanced Product Information

Retail TouchPoints

IndiePet , a nonprofit trade association for independent pet retailers, will offer its retailer members access to Open Catalog from Salsify , a centralized hub for product content. Manufacturers that are IndiePet members can publish their product content to Open Catalog, making it easily accessible to 240 retail businesses representing 1,500 storefronts.

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McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme Talk Expanding Partnership

Retail Wire

Could McDonald's and Krispy Kreme be a winning combination?

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Netflix and Max Are Set To Become a $10 Bundle via Verizon

Retail Wire

Verizon is bundling Netflix and Max, offering the ad tiers of these streaming services for a discount.

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Design Firm Vesta Aims to ‘Dominate’ Furniture Rental with Acquisition of Fernish and Feather

Retail TouchPoints

Luxury interior design and staging firm Vesta has acquired not one , but two of the furniture industry’s hottest new startups — Fernish and Feather , both of which offer furniture rental services. The three companies will operate as separate brands under the newly created parent company Showroom , with the aim of “merging the worlds of luxury design and accessible, sustainable furniture solutions.

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Hershey Releases New Reese’s Big Caramel Cup

Retail Wire

Reese's is launching a new addition to its product range: the Reese's Caramel Big Cup.

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Shoppers spent record $76.8B online in October: Adobe

Retail Dive

Data shows that consumers are being strategic in managing their holiday budgets and taking advantage of early deals, according to a new report.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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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Americans Don’t Know How to Tip Anymore According to New Research

Retail Wire

About 72% of American adults believe that they're being asked to tip more often than they were just five years ago — a phenomenon aptly named "tipflation.

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Iceland shuns Christmas 2023 ad to invest more in keeping prices low

Retail Gazette

Iceland has chosen not to release a Christmas TV and will instead invest in supporting customers during the cost-of-living crisis. The decision comes amid other supermarket giants launching their Christmas campaigns earlier this month.

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64 Restaurants Offering Veterans Day Specials and Freebies

Retail Wire

This Veterans Day brings a variety of restaurant freebies and discounts for veterans and their families.

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Purple Q3 revenue drops on ‘soft demand,’ lowers full-year guidance again

Retail Dive

The mattress company saw net revenue decrease 2% year over year, with a decline in its direct-to-consumer channels while wholesale grew.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & 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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A Retailer’s Guide to CX Optimization

Retail Customer Experience

In this webinar, discover how successful retailers are improving CX, and come away with a clear understanding of the strategies they have for creating personalized and satisfying experiences. You’ll also learn how to make sound technology investments for AI, automation, customer data analytics, and other advanced CX technologies.

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Amazon Fashion chief exits

Retail Dive

Muge Erdirik Dogan has stepped down as head of Amazon Fashion and Fitness, with company veteran Jenny Freshwater taking over the role.

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How ChatGPT can revolutionize retail: Unleashing the power of generative AI

Retail Customer Experience

Artificial intelligence has made remarkable strides in recent years and retailers can take advantage now and enhance offerings in a number of ways.

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Amazon embraces the joy of friendship for global holiday campaign

Retail Dive

“Joy is shared” will span over a dozen countries and is anchored by a 60-second hero spot soundtracked by a rendition of The Beatles’ “In My Life.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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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Honda Increases Factory Workers’ Pay by 11% After UAW Win

Retail Wire

Honda Motor Co. has unveiled an 11% salary increase for its U.S. factory workforce.

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Walgreens lays off 5% of corporate workforce

Retail Dive

The company's chief medical officer is also exiting — the latest in a C-suite overhaul that has seen the departure of its CEO, CFO and CIO this year.

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MINISO’s Flagship Store Debuts on London’s Oxford Street

365 Retail

MINISO the global retailer celebrated for its extensive range of lifestyle products, has recently bolstered its presence in the United Kingdom. This expansion is marked by the opening of its largest store in the country, strategically located at 100 Oxford Street in London. The new flagship store, encompassing a vast area of 2,700 square feet, is not just a retail space but a symbol of MINISO’s growing footprint in the UK.

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The Weekly Closeout: Kohl’s board chair to step down, Athleta debuts experiential fitness series

Retail Dive

The department store said Peter Boneparth will retire in May, while the athletics brand is planning events across North America.

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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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Anya Hindmarch’s New Sustainable Luxury Store Opens in London’s Burlington Arcade

365 Retail

On Saturday, 11th November, the renowned British designer Anya Hindmarch unveils her latest retail venture in the heart of Mayfair, London. The opening of this new store in Burlington Arcade , a prestigious 204-year-old luxury shopping destination, marks a significant moment in the intersection of high-end retail and sustainability. Founded in 1987, the Anya Hindmarch brand has evolved into a global phenomenon, celebrated for its luxury accessories that don’t just appeal aesthetically but

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Gen Z brand Cider opens NYC pop-up

Retail Dive

The store, located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, marks the first U.S. pop-up for the fast-fashion brand.

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ASOS Ventures into Physical Retail with Innovative London Pop-Up

365 Retail

For the first time, ASOS , a leading online fashion and cosmetic retailer, is venturing into the physical retail space with an innovative pop-up store in Central London. From 23-26 November 2023, the ASOS In Real Life pop-up will open its doors at 11 Rathbone Place, offering a unique blend of digital and real-world fashion experiences. This four-storey immersive space marks a significant shift for ASOS, traditionally an online-only retailer.

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Criteo puts spotlight on future of AI in advertising and commerce

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Criteo, the digital advertising platform, showcased the future of AI in advertising and commerce at a recent event celebrating the fifth anniversary of its AI lab, a centre for innovation in ad technology. The company, which was founded with the development of a user-based recommendation tool for movies before moving into the field of online […] If

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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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The Hardware Your Food Truck POS System Needs

Star Miconics

The food truck phenomenon, a staple of the last decade-plus, continues to flourish, with new entrants joining the scene regularly. However, the distinctive environment of a food truck—with its compact space, high heat, and rapid pace—poses specific challenges for POS technology. Food trucks require robust and efficient solutions distinct from those used in traditional quick service restaurants (QSRs).

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Akeneo Appoints Sabrina Jaksa as Chief People Officer

365 Retail

Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) Company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, today announced that Sabrina Jaksa joins the company as Chief People Officer. Jaksa brings a wealth of experience working with high-growth companies and accelerating their transformation through a holistic approach to people and places, which is especially critical in these post-pandemic times.

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The Art of Focus – How Do You Rate?

Graff Retail

In this game, focus is everything. If you have it (and use it!), you win. If you don’t, you get eaten alive by your hungry competitors. It’s just that simple. So how do you rate? Are you truly focused on what’s important?

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Colliers Arranges Sale of 89,389-Square-Foot Retail Center in Phoenix

Shopping Center

Phoenix — Colliers has arranged the sale of South Mountain Crossing, an 89,389-square-foot retail center located in Phoenix. ACP Management acquired the property. Tenants at the center include SkyZone Trampoline Park,… The post Colliers Arranges Sale of 89,389-Square-Foot Retail Center in Phoenix appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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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