Thu.Nov 23, 2023

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How FOMO drives consumers and retailers to participate in Black Friday

Inside Retail

Over the past decade, the Cyber Week sales period, anchored by Black Friday, has become a bigger fixture on the retail calendar. It has brought forward the all-important holiday season, as retailers push for the first-mover advantage, discounting before their competitors in an effort to get an early lead. For the past few years, consumers have been more than willing to dip into their bursting savings accounts – thanks in large part to the pandemic – to spend on Black Friday.

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The Best and Worst Standard of Living for the Middle Class

Retail Wire

A new economic study suggests that middle class and working class families are experiencing the highest living standards across some of the most costly U.S. cities.

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Tutu Du Monde opens first flagship, in Sydney

Inside Retail

Children’s couture brand Tutu Du Monde has opened its first flagship location, in Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction. The store offers the brand’s celebrated collections including tutus, dresses, resortwear, and accessories crafted for young fashion enthusiasts. ­­The design of the flagship was based on the idea of a sparkling jewellery box, with the colour pink playing the prominent role against a backdrop of a neutral-coloured stone facade.

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Apparel Retail Prepares for an Uncertain Holiday Season

Retail Wire

In the past year, apparel retailers such as Gap Inc. and Urban Outfitters battled an inventory surplus, forcing them to heavily discount items.

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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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Oroton trebles profit after rigorous cost-control measures

Inside Retail

Luxury fashion retailer Oroton Group says its profit more than tripled on the back of higher sales and stricter cost and inventory management in FY23. The company booked a net profit of $8.2 million in the 12 months ended July 30, up 3.5 times from last year. This comes amid a 25 per cent growth in overall store sales, with same-store sales up by 12 per cent, attributed to investment in in-store experience, additional trading days, and a return to physical retail after the peak of the Covid-19

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Point of Purchase (POP) Displays: Learn EVERYTHING about them

Tokinomo

Unlock the secrets of Point of Purchase (POP) displays in our comprehensive guide. From the basics to best practices, delve into everything you need to know about POP displays and how they impact the world of retail marketing.

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Seneca Foods Announces Thanksgiving Recall of Mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy

Retail Wire

The FDA released a warning about how Seneca Foods Corporation, one of America's finest food processing companies, has recently issued a voluntary Thanksgiving recall.

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More anchor tenants for Auckland Airport’s outlet centre M?nawa Bay revealed

Inside Retail

Auckland Airport is thrilled to announce Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein will be bringing their international store experience to the $200-million-plus premium outlet shopping centre in Auckland. The two large stores will anchor the northern end of the centre with a total combined area of 1400sqm, which is the size of over three basketball courts. They will join other major retailers who have signed up to Manawa Bay, which include Converse & Hurley, Lorna Jane, Citrine & Co, and two br

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Kim Kardashian Invests in Truff Through SKKY Partners

Retail Wire

Kim Kardashian, famed media personality and entrepreneur, isn't shy when it comes to embracing new business ventures.

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“Consumers are looking for unique shopping experiences”: SingLand exec

Inside Retail

In a strategic move to redefine the retail landscape and foster community engagement, Singapore Land Group (SingLand) has embarked on a journey to transform West Mall, situated in the heart of Bukit Batok Central in Singapore. As part of the Asset Enhancement Initiative (AEI), this venture aims to breathe new life into the shopping experience, aligning seamlessly with the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s vision of creating inclusive and cherished public spaces.

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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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Popeyes Chicken Wings Are Now a Permanent Menu Item

Retail Wire

Popeyes is back in the game with a fresh strategy to reignite the surprising success it experienced with its chicken sandwich launch in 2019.

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In the fight against fakes, Tod’s unveils ‘digital passport’ for its Di Bag

Inside Retail

The digital product passport includes ownership certificates, which provide information about the bag’s production and craftsmanship. The digital product passport includes ownership certificates, which provide information about the bag’s production and craftsmanship. It also has origin and sustainability certifications of raw materials and packaging used for Di Bag.

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Uber Eats Broadens Scope with Big Lots Retail Partnership

Retail Wire

Uber Eats is advancing its business model beyond food service by announcing a partnership with Big Lots.

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Ryan Baker has worked at Bunnings for 22 years. Here’s why

Inside Retail

Bunnings’ chief customer officer Ryan Baker has worked at the hardware chain for more than 20 years. Here, he shares insights into the company’s evolution and culture, and his own career journey. Inside Retail : What has your career journey been like, and how has it shaped your approach to leadership and customer service? Ryan Baker: I started my career at a local supermarket chain in Queensland, which is where my love of retail began.

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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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The top 10 high streets in the UK for independent shops, as revealed by American Express Shop Small research

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Research commissioned by American Express Shop Small reveals the top 10 high streets for independent shops in the UK, shining a light on the nation’s small businesses that play such an important role in their local communities.

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Warren Buffet Donates Millions of Dollars to Charities for Thanksgiving

Retail Wire

Renowned investor and business tycoon, Warren Buffett, has made significant charitable donations.

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Have we reached peak Christmas advent calendar?

Retail Gazette

Advent calendars are big business in the world of retail. These days shoppers expect more than just a square of chocolate inside, with some spending hundreds on calendars that house everything from beauty products to toys and books behind their daily windows. Even pets have their own advent calendars. They produce bumper sales for retailers such as Harrods, Boots, and Net-a-Porter.

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Holiday Shopping Tips for the 2023 Season

Retail Wire

The 2023 holiday shopping season is bringing some of the best discounts in recent years.

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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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Primark on track to make sustainable fashion affordable for everyone

Retail Gazette

Primark is standing by its customers and price leadership, revealing it remains on track to deliver its promise to offer more sustainable affordable fashion to everyone. The retailer said the commitment that all its clothes will be made of recycled or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030 is “well on track” After releasing its second Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report this week, showing how over the past 12 months Primark has now scaled up pilot programmes and projects, e

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Airlines Efficiency and Innovation When Minutes Really Do Matter

Retail Wire

Airlines are increasingly leveraging technology and innovation to save time.

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Wilko bosses to be grilled by MPs

Retail Gazette

The former bosses of Wilko are set to be grilled by MPs next week following controversy around the retailer’s collapse earlier this year. The discount chain’s executives came under fire after it was revealed they paid out £77m in dividends to themselves and shareholders in the lead up to its administration. The ex-bosses are now set to appear before the Business and Trade select committee next Tuesday (November 28).

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Turkey Recipe Tips and Thanksgiving Answers by Butterball Experts

Retail Wire

These Thanksgiving tips will help your Turkey meal be buttery smooth.

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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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Asda co-owner risks contempt charge over ‘misleading’ Parliament accusation

Retail Gazette

Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa has been threatened with a contempt charge after being accused of “misleading” Parliament. Issa is facing the threat after he submitted evidence to the business and trade Committee that reportedly held inaccuracies, according to The Telegraph. An Asda spokesman claimed the incorrect information was given to the committee in “error” In a letter sent to the billionaire on 13th November, the committee’s chair Liam Byrne said: “I am disap

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Pop-Up Crisis Returns to Savile Row for Its Fourth Annual Charity Event

365 Retail

The Pop-Up Crisis event, a unique fusion of high-end fashion and charitable purpose, returns for its fourth year to London’s prestigious Savile Row. From December 5th to 14th, this event transforms a former police station into a hub of philanthropic activity. Spearheaded by Anda Rowland of renowned tailors Anderson & Sheppard and esteemed fashion editor Tom Stubbs, this event channels the allure of luxury fashion into a powerful force for good.

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Lidl forecasts busiest store times this Christmas

Retail Gazette

Lidl has revealed the busiest times for shoppers to visit stores over Christmas and confirmed its shop opening times over the period. The retailer’s data from last year found the busiest times in store were around midday, with the highest levels of footfall between 12pm and 2pm. Conversely, the grocer found the quietest times were between 8am and 10am or from 6pm onwards.

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Somerset Mum reaches one million sales through her side-hustle work

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! If you have a cheeky, fun and bold sense of sense of humour, you’ve probably sent or received a Jeffrey and Janice card – and it most likely made you giggle. What you may not know is that the hilarious scenes featured in these cards are set up and photographed by one woman, from the […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch!

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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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IAG Loyalty increases the power of Avios at Bicester Village

A1 Retail

IAG Loyalty furthers its 12-year partnership with Bicester Village with a new way to collect with Card Linked Offers (CLO), making earning Avios even easier for customers Shoppers simply link their credit or debit cards to their British Airways Executive Club account to seamlessly earn rewards when they spend. Every £4 spent in store will earn 5 Avios, available across renowned luxury brands that include dunhill, Isabel Marant and Manolo Blahnik.

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Iceland Foods on target to slash home delivery emissions by 1.6 thousand tonnes

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iceland, the UK’s leader in frozen food, operating nearly 1,000 stores across the country, is set to cut CO2 emissions by more than 1,600 metric tonnes this year thanks to the introduction of cutting-edge, in-cab driver coaching technology, which combines live driver feedback with rewards to produce better driving.

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4 Menu Boards for Fast Food

Kuusoft

Fast food has changed a lot over the years. Now, it’s not just about quick meals; it’s also… The post 4 Menu Boards for Fast Food appeared first on The Official Kuusoft Blog.

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Sidemen serve up Sides at Manchester Arndale

A1 Retail

Sides, the chicken restaurant created by the YouTube group, The Sidemen, will be opening its first outlet in Manchester after agreeing to take a 1,222 sq ft unit at Manchester Arndale on a 10-year lease. With a successful track record of delighting food enthusiasts through delivery platforms, and with established outlets at BoxPark in Wembley and Croydon, Sides is now ready to bring its unique chicken offer to Manchester.

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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