Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

As a number of Adidas ’ high-profile celebrity partnerships fizzle out — or in the case of its collaboration with Kanye West, a.k.a. Ye, go up in flames — the company is shifting its strategy to make sports the focal point of its U.S. business, according to the Wall Street Journal. “We have to be focusing on sports — that’s where the root of Adidas is,” said Adidas North American President Rupert Campbell in an interview with WSJ.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

Woolworths Group has reported an 8 per cent boost in group-wide sales during the third quarter to $16.338 billion. That’s marginally ahead of the 7 per cent inflation rate during the same three months but higher growth than archrival Coles reported last week at 6.5 per cent. Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci, said customer spending levels were stable during the quarter “however value-conscious customers are becoming more thoughtful about their discretionary spend, trading into more affordable

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

During this Retail Innovation Conference & Expo sneak peek, Erica Vallecorsa sits down with Kiri Masters, author and Head of Retail Marketplace Strategy at Acadia. Kiri will be leading our Marketplaces Track, and will present on the past, present and future of marketplaces. Listen in to get her thoughts on new challenges, new opportunities and new imperatives for brands.

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Tokinomo

MAY 1, 2023

Campaign corner Add some “bueno”. According to Tajín’s commercial , its blend of chili, lime, and salt boasts a unique flavor that matches the diversity of those who use it to spice up their food. Whether you're a seasoned Tajín enthusiast or a newcomer, the seasoning brand welcomes you to add some "bueno" to your meals with its seasoning and chamoy sauce, which can be enjoyed in a multitude of creative ways, from party appetizers to everyday dishes.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

Alimentation Couche-Tard has reached an agreement to acquire 112 fuel and convenience retail sites from Mapco Express — predominantly in Tennessee and Alabama with some in Kentucky and Georgia. The acquisition is contingent on a separate transaction in which Mapco and its remaining locations and assets will be sold to Majors Management. All of the locations to be acquired by Alimentation are company-operated, most of the real estate is company-owned and the deal also includes surplus property an

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

Retailers and hospitality operators will be worried by today’s 0.25 per cent cash rate rise as they are the most susceptible to changes in consumer behaviour, according to NRA CEO Greg Griffith. Markets were caught by surprise by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to increase the rate given inflation has been easing in recent months. Analysts like Brett Reynolds, chief investment officer at Tiger Brokers Australia, warned that listed companies who fail to meet sales projections can expect

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Retail Wire

MAY 1, 2023

Social media shopping fraud grew to more than $1.2 billion last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Consumers between 18 and 29 are the biggest victims of these scams. “Gen Z has grown up with a phone or iPad in their hands,” said Christine Halvorsen, a managing director at Protiviti. “They’re very comfortable buying things online, and they’re very trusting of that.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

Uniqlo reportedly plans to expand its North American footprint by 10% by opening 20 to 30 stores annually to reach 200 locations by 2027, Daisuke Tsukagoshi, CEO of Uniqlo North America told Reuters. The Japanese retailer currently has 47 stores in the U.S. and 16 locations in Canada, and Tsukagoshi noted that it is looking to open more “where we have already seen high customer demand, as well as new markets that we see opportunity in.

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Retail Wire

MAY 1, 2023

Kevin Durant has signed a lifetime contract with Nike making him only the third athlete to do so with the athleticwear giant. The other two athletes are Michael Jordan and Lebron James.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

Forecasts predict retail media ad spend will grow to $61.15 billion in 2024 , making it the most dynamic and influential advertising marketplace that could benefit from revenue boosts and first-party data. From 2021 to 2022, the retail media space gained significant traction but forced retailers to turn to out-of-the-box solutions without set goals to solve their unique problems and meet their custom goals.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

Mastercard is set to accelerate the removal of first-use PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028. The move aims to reinforce the company’s sustainability commitments and provide eco-friendlier cards for consumers looking to reduce their environmental impact. Beginning January 1, 2028, all newly-produced Mastercard plastic payment cards will be made from recycled or bio-sourced plastics like rPVC, rPET, or PLA1, which have been approved through a certification program.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are continuing to be cautious with their money — a potentially long-term trend that’s impacting the growth trajectories of both emerging and high-growth brands in the retail sector. Global funding in Q1 2023 was $76 billion , a 53% decline from the same period in 2022, according to data from Crunchbase.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

OliveAnkara is a slow fashion brand that operates from a place of curiosity and joy. According to its founder and designer, Ifeoma Ubby, its mission is to create vibrant, well-crafted designs that draw inspiration from traditional African fashion. “2023 has started off very well for us, we had a new collection launch in March, and we participated in the recent Boutique Fairs in Singapore, and it was a very successful outing,” she told Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

Following a year of significant pull-back in 2022, venture capital (VC) and growth investors in private companies are continuing to be cautious with their money — a potentially long-term trend that’s impacting the growth trajectories of both emerging and high-growth brands in the retail sector. Global funding in Q1 2023 was $76 billion , a 53% decline from the same period in 2022, according to data from Crunchbase.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

Major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been leveraging data for some time to enhance their customer experiences. But recent technological advances are not only making data analytics much more powerful but are also making the technology more available to smaller retailers. A range of data analytics tools are available to help retailers save money, make more informed decisions and better understand their customers.

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Retail Wire

MAY 1, 2023

Home Depot is going ahead with its plan to invest $1 billion in employee wages even as the economy is slowing. CFO Richard McPhail told analysts on the chain’s earnings call in February that it is focused on gaining market share and that its “orange-blooded associates” give it a “unique advantage” over its competition.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

The beauty industry is undergoing a rapid transformation – with many businesses expanding their focus to include sustainability and environmental objectives. Many brands tout their environmental and social credentials in an effort to drive customers to their products, but few put their mission in their name. The Kind Collective, launched in 2021 by Lynda Chapman and Pia Dwyer, does just that.

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Retail Dive

MAY 1, 2023

The layoffs come weeks after the company named a new chief technology and information officer.

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Retail Wire

MAY 1, 2023

Jack Dorsey has funded a new app that some are calling Twitter 2.0. The Bluesky app, which is still in development, will allow users to post short messages and photos like Twitter. Unlike the Elon Musk-owned social site, however, it will have a decentralized system to enable users to build their own apps and create communities within the platform.

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Retail Dive

MAY 1, 2023

Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023.

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Retail Wire

MAY 1, 2023

The World Economic Forum, which hosts the Davos conference, has released a new global report that shows artificial intelligence and other technologies will create 69 million new jobs by 2027 and eliminate 83 million others. The net loss will equal two percent of those currently employed.

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Retail Dive

MAY 1, 2023

The discount retailer is working to close its remaining stores after a federal bankruptcy judge approved Hilco Global's $32 million offer.

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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Retail Wire

MAY 1, 2023

Vinton County is the least populated county in Ohio. The county’s only grocery store closed in 2013, which forced residents to drive 30 miles one-way to get the foods they needed. That changed, however, when Camppbell’s Market opened its third store in the county seat of McArthur in 2017.

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Retail Dive

MAY 1, 2023

The home and furniture retailer says eight in 10 people start their buying journey through e-commerce.

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Retail Wire

MAY 1, 2023

A class action lawsuit alleges that Adidas’s former CEO and CFO “intended to deceive” investors by failing to disclose ongoing issues that the company had with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as part of the Yeezy brand partnership. The suit alleges that Adidas was aware of the rapper’s erratic behavior long before it got to the point where it decided to cut ties with him.

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Retail Dive

MAY 1, 2023

The cosmetics company says it will emerge from bankruptcy some time this week, under private ownership of several private equity firms.

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Retail Wire

MAY 1, 2023

Paco Underhill of Envirosell said that supermarket store designs made more sense early in the twentieth century than today. “In the aging supermarket, they wanted to hold you in the supermarket for as long as they possibly could. Whereas part of what we know now is that all of us, but particularly the younger generation, are multitasking – particularly female shoppers.

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Retail Dive

MAY 1, 2023

The e-commerce giant is “bullish on the early results” of its shift away from operating one massive network.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 1, 2023

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a hot topic for our customers.

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MAY 1, 2023

The Kim Kardashian-founded intimates brand plans to open inside other Saks locations in Boston, Houston and Bal Harbour, Florida, throughout the quarter.

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