Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

After a slower-than-expected 2022 holiday season, many retailers have tightened their budgets in 2023. While optimizing budgets in times of financial uncertainty makes sense, such times also provide smart marketers with easier opportunities to improve market position. According to research from Analytic Partners, 63% of marketers that increased their marketing investment during the financial crisis of 2008 generated a positive ROI.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2023

Since last year, there have been growing calls for a supply chain decoupling from China , led by countries like the US. But the reality is that nothing much has changed. Two recent Beijing trips by the president of France and the European Commission president, and another by the prime minister of Malaysia, showed that China is still regarded as an area for greater investment.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

Destination Maternity has released its 2023 spring/summer collection exclusively at select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. The brand is likely seeking to gain market share after the demise of BuyBuy Baby parent company Bed Bath & Beyond , which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and began a wind-down of its operations in April. The new collection includes dresses such as the side-ruched Bodycon Dress featuring short sleeves and adjustable drawcords, the Tie Shoulder Dress with a l

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2023

Last week, Europe was buzzing in anticipation of the King’s coronation, but I was far more interested in the retail royalty descending on Barcelona for the World Retail Congress. To give you an idea, the guest list included: John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White; Primark CEO Paul Marchant; Ingka Centres (owners of Ikea) managing director Cindy Andersen; Uber co-founder Oscar Salazar; Woolworths Holdings CEO Roy Bagattini; Bluebell president and CEO Ashley Micklewright; and Frasers Group

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

Pilot Company — parent company of Pilot and Flying J — plans to hire more than 10,000 new employees across North America as it gears up for the busy summer season. In addition to the more than 750 Pilot and Flying J travel center locations across the U.S. and Canada — which serve an average of 1.3 million guests per day — Pilot Company also encompasses a tanker fleet of 1,500 trucks and the One9 Fuel Network , which provides fueling locations for smaller fleets and independent drivers.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2023

Generation Z is a demographic that has remained elusive for many brands. Born between 1995 and 2012, these consumers have grown up with the internet, social media, and influencers, and, by and large, they want different things from brands and businesses than older generations. According to research from payment provider Square, 57 per cent of Gen Z customers buy sustainably when possible, and are more likely to ‘cancel’ brands that don’t meet their ethical standards: one in five stopped supporti

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2023

LinkedIn, the social media network owned by Microsoft Corp that focuses on business professionals, said on Monday it would cut 716 jobs as demand wavers, while also shutting down its China-focused job application. LinkedIn, which has 20,000 employees, has grown revenue each quarter during the last year, but it joins other major technology companies including its parent in laying off workers amid a weakening global economic outlook.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

In yet another sign that the COVID-generated ecommerce surge has subsided, the Salesforce Shopping Index reported flat ecommerce sales in the U.S. for Q1 2023 — the first period with no online sales growth since the Index debuted in 2014. The U.S. pullback in online spending contributed to a 2% year-over-year drop globally, although growth rates remained higher in smaller markets like the Middle East and Africa, at 21% , and in Latin America, which saw 7% growth.

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Retail Wire

MAY 8, 2023

Christmas Tree Shops has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The retailer plans to close 10 of its 82 stores and exit bankruptcy by August. “This is strictly a financial restructuring. Our operations are sound,” said Marc Salkovitz, chairman of the company.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2023

With more than 20,000sqm of retail, restaurant and leisure space benefitted with connectivity to major train and bus networks, nationally recognised brands have seized the opportunities available in Queensland’s fastest-growing city and all signed on as entry tenants to the $250 million dollar city redevelopment. Those brands include Hoyts, Gelatissimo, Zambrero, Sushi Hyo, Aushotels, Stellarossa, Terry White Chemmart and That Dumpling Place.

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Retail Wire

MAY 8, 2023

The lululemon store at the Century City Mall in Los Angeles is offering its black Align High Rise Pant 25” to customers who bring in a knockoff (AKA dupe) of the item. “We saw it as a really fun way to play into something that is a real part of our culture, but in a way that really puts the focus back on the original,” said Nikki Neuburger, lululemon chief brand officer.

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Intelligence Node

MAY 8, 2023

The Increasing Relevance of Search in Modern Retail In a digitally driven retail universe where every virtual journey begins with a search- it comes as no surprise that ‘Share of. The post Mastering Share of Search in 2023 appeared first on Blog.

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Retail Wire

MAY 8, 2023

The average price for a new car in the U.S. hit $48,000 in March. Many Americans are being priced out of the new car market and spending by the lowest 20 percent of earners is at its lowest level in 11 years. “New vehicles were maybe never an everyman product in America,” Charles Chesbrough, senior economist at Cox Automotive. “We like to believe that they were, but they probably haven’t been for a long time.

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Retail Dive

MAY 8, 2023

While the athletics giant has invested heavily in its own digtital channels and physical stores, the retailer is also trying to broaden its ecosystem to its wholesale partners.

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

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Retail Wire

MAY 8, 2023

CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, is rolling out artificial intelligence technology to automate voice ordering at select drive-thru locations across the U.S. CKE chief technology officer Phil Crawford said the AI is particularly adept at upselling customers.

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Shopping Center

MAY 8, 2023

Huntsville, Ala. — Albanese Cormier has acquired Valley Bend at Jones Farm, a 430,792-square-foot shopping center located in Huntsville. Tenants at the property include HomeGoods, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls and PetSmart. A separately owned SuperTarget and 10 outparcels… The post Albanese Cormier Acquires 430,792-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Huntsville, Alabama appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Wire

MAY 8, 2023

Several foot injuries, including plantar fasciitis, led Damian Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers to launch Move, a sneaker insole company. “Foot health is something that I think a lot of people could really benefit from paying closer attention to,” Mr. Lillard said. “We can do nothing without healthy feet as athletes.” Move had more than $100,000 in direct-to-consumer sales in its first month after launch.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 8, 2023

The beginning of May is an exciting time for Cisco and the channel as a whole, as every year around this time CRN releases their Women of the Channel List.

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Retail Wire

MAY 8, 2023

A new study of 589 name-brand grocery items across 34 product categories found that Walmart held its prices steady even as the inflation rate was up 7.5 percent. The retailer said the prices show the effectiveness of its everyday low-price strategy and the systems that support it. Others claim that Walmart’s prices are an indication of the sway it holds over product suppliers who are forced to give it better prices and terms to remain vendors.

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Miller Zell

MAY 8, 2023

ATLANTA, GA, May 15, 2023 — The Miller Zell Charities Annual Golf Classic will tee off Sept. 11 at the Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell, GA.

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Retail Wire

MAY 8, 2023

Latriece Watkins is the new chief merchandising officer at Walmart U.S. Ms. Watkins was most recently executive vice president of the Walmart U.S. consumables division.

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Retail Dive

MAY 8, 2023

Blanca Gonzalez, a longtime Nike executive, will oversee operations for the Latino-focused business, reporting to Chief Commercial Officer Frank Bracken.

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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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Cisco Retail

MAY 8, 2023

At Cisco, our purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All; one way we do this is through the Talent Bridge program.

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Retail Dive

MAY 8, 2023

Employees will work alongside “thousands of robotic systems” to process smaller shipments such as books and toys, according to a spokesperson.

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Rain Pros

MAY 8, 2023

LinkedIn is a wonderful source for finding both talented employees and searching for top-quality customers for your retail business. As a small company, you can fully utilize LinkedIn strategies to pull in clients and to find experienced, qualified employees in your area or to work remotely. It is also an excellent source for finding and sharing knowledge, with many companies sharing updates and their expertise to a large audience of potential customers all over the world.

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Retail Dive

MAY 8, 2023

Latriece Watkins, who began at the retail giant as an intern two decades ago, replaces Charles Redfield, who left last month.

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Global Shop

MAY 8, 2023

Scheduling is a critical aspect of any manufacturing process. It involves creating a plan and timetable for completing tasks, managing resources, and meeting customer demands. Without efficient scheduling, manufacturers can face significant problems, such as missed deadlines, understaffing, over-or-underproduction, and an inability to meet customer demand.

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Retail Dive

MAY 8, 2023

CEO John Merris emphasized the importance of its retail partnerships, which include Ace Hardware, REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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Shopping Center

MAY 8, 2023

Columbus, Ohio — Four retailers are opening new locations at Easton Town Center in Columbus. Sustainable shoe company Allbirds is scheduled to open May 11 and activewear retailer Alo Yoga is scheduled to open in June. FOUNT, a leather bag… The post Four Retailers to Open at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Dive

MAY 8, 2023

As Helen of Troy sheds inventory, it’s also finding more opportunities to consolidate its distribution footprint.

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