Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You don’t have to be a marketing expert to know that Taylor Swift is a bulletproof brand that consistently improves, regardless of the challenges she faces or the challenges she sets for herself. While many marketers and brand managers excel at designing creative initiatives and strategies, what sets Swift apart is her vision, long-term perspective, and, perhaps most importantly, her ability to transform challenges and crises into a powerful engine for purposeful and inspiring collective g

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In a potentially massive move for the credit card industry, reports suggest that Capital One is contemplating acquiring Discover Financial. If this deal goes through, it would merge two of the country's biggest credit card giants, creating a behemoth in the sector.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Food Group swung to a net income despite lower revenue in the fiscal first half, thanks to an increase in average transaction value and the company’s acquisition of Beefy’s Pies. RFG’s net profit stood at $5.1 million while revenue fell 1.4 per cent year over year to $61.9 million during the six months ended December 29 last year.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Last year was an uncertain one. Though many of the economic indicators were excellent, including the low unemployment numbers and strong GDP growth, there was a lot of uncertainty in the market throughout the year. In the martech ecosystem, publishers continued to feel the pains after the COVID-19 bump. Still, I believe that had more to do with the sustained consolidation of ad budgets on the major platforms as marketers reallocated marketing spend in the post-IDFA (identifier for advertisers) a

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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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Iconic has launched a new branding campaign over a month after the online fashion retailer found itself in defence mode due to fraudulent transactions made via customers’ accounts. The company created the ‘Got You Looking’ tagline in partnership with Dentsu Creative and Love Media, with the intent to urge viewers to take a second look at the brand. “Twelve years ago, we set out to disrupt retail in Australia and New Zealand by creating a better way for people to shop,

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In Fort Worth, Texas, workers at the Molson Coors brewery have commenced a strike. These employees, represented by Teamsters Local 997, began picketing outside the brewery over the weekend. The bone of contention? A new three-year contract for the 420 workers involved in the production, packaging, and warehousing of the company’s beverages.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Red Lobster is making waves with its grand Lobsterfest comeback, bringing joy to lobster enthusiasts nationwide. The renowned seafood chain has unveiled a tantalizing offer, giving 150 lucky customers the chance to indulge in an endless lobster feast.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Leading high-end Italian delicatessen brand, Prezzemolo & Vitale (P&V), has selected Pricer, the leading solution for digitally connected stores and the world’s most trusted electronic shelf label (ESL) vendor, as its provider of in-store automation and communication solution based on ESLs, rolling out digital shelf labels in all its London stores.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Germany, the economic powerhouse of Europe, finds itself in troubled waters according to the latest report from the Bundesbank. The country's economy, battered by a series of challenges, is teetering on the brink of recession.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Baby Bunting booked significantly lower net profit in the fiscal first half as sales declined amid macroeconomic challenges and price competition. The baby products retailer’s net profit plunged 31.3 per cent year over year to $3.5 million as sales fell 2.5 per cent to $248.5 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation declined 12.6 per cent to $10.6 million while gross profit margin stood at 37.2 per cent. “Trading has tended to be softer outside promoti

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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.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Chlormequat was detected in 92 percent of oat-based foods purchased by Americans in 2023.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In a coffee culture dominated by global juggernauts, Bacha Coffee stands as a timeless emblem of rich tradition and unparalleled taste. Founded amidst the opulent settings of Marrakech’s Dar el Bacha palace in 1910, this Moroccan coffee brand has recently made waves with its ambitious expansion into new territories. The latest chapter in Bacha Coffee’s saga unfolded with the announcement of its inaugural ventures into Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Xpeng, a electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is gearing up for a significant expansion. The company's CEO, He Xiaopeng, revealed plans to hire 4,000 new employees and invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In a letter addressed to the company's staff, Xiaopeng highlighted the fierce competition in the EV industry, likening it to a potential "bloodbath.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Many founders can relate to the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention”. But these words rang especially true for former Saks Fifth Avenue executive Lulu Ge, who turned to traditional Chinese medicinal treatments to deal with hormonal imbalance issues. Those experiences ultimately her to launch Elix Healing, the first menstrual wellness brand to combine Chinese medicine and clinical research for personalised herbal treatments for women’s hormonal health.

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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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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The European Union (EU) has taken action, officially launching an investigation into TikTok's operations. This probe aims to scrutinize whether the social media giant is adequately safeguarding minors on its platform and assess other potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This week, The Iconic hard-launched a new brand campaign to serve as a reminder, to consumers and itself, that the online retail platform is far from finished with disrupting and innovating the Australian and New Zealand retail industry. The campaign entitled ‘Got You Looking’ created by Dentsu and Love Media is a master brand approach, maybe even a masterclass, in retail marketing featuring bold images and videos.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Meta founder is raising cattle as a hobby, but his daughter believed it was his full-time job.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Marketplace shopping has become mainstream in Australia, with 93 percent of consumers using platforms like Amazon, Catch and Temu to search, discover and purchase new products last year. The findings were revealed as part of Pattern’s sixth annual ‘Marketplace Consumer Trends Report – 2024,’ which studies Australian shoppers’ changing e-commerce habits and the latest marketplace trends.

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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.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Amazon Joins Companies Alleging US Labor Board is Unconstitutional

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Territory Pharmacy has launched a state-wide blister pack recycling program, in partnership with TerraCycle. The program will accept empty blister packs and empty medication packs from all brands. It will initially start in 12 participating Territory Pharmacies and two regional health clinics before expanding into other locations. The company noted that only 60 per cent of the Northern Territory’s population has kerbside collection services while the majority of regional and remote communi

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Lush has settled a legal dispute with its former chief executive Andrew Gerrie over a blocked transfer of shares. The bath bomb specialist found itself in a row last year with Gerrie’s investment firm Silverwood Brands after the business sought to acquire a 19.8% stake – worth £216.8m – in Lush from the former boss and his wife, Alison Hawksley. The retailer blocked the transfer of shares to Silverwood as it said they did not match those previously offered to the remaining shareholders.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

OpenAI Will Now Allow You to Generate Videos Based on Verbal Prompts

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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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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Currys could soon find itself the centre of a bidding war as Chinese online shopping giant JD.com considers making a takeover offer and Waterstones owner Elliott reviews its bid. The Chinese ecommerce giant said on Monday that “it is in the very preliminary stages of evaluating a possible transaction that may include a cash offer for the entire issued share capital of Currys” It follows reports in The Telegraph, which said the two retailers have held exploratory discussions in recent

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Shopping Center

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Lincoln City, Ore. — Horizon Group Properties (HGP) has acquired Lincoln City Outlets in Lincoln City for $35.3 million, in a joint venture with an entity doing business as LC Outlets… The post HGP Acquires Lincoln City Outlets in Oregon for $35.3 Million appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Theatro

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive retail landscape, the efficiency and productivity of frontline teams are essential to financial success. However, many frontline team members currently lack the tools necessary to make significant strides in these areas, leading to disengagement and a higher likelihood of job turnover. Theatro’s dedicated to Unlocking Retail Success.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Aldi has cut prices across its fruit and vegetable range to make “healthy and varied diets affordable for all” The discounter has lowered the price of selected fresh produce including apples, berries, carrots, chestnut mushrooms, grapes, tomatoes, onions, shallots, oranges and ready-to-eat salads. It marks the biggest round of cuts that Aldi has launched this year so far, representing around a quarter of the discounter’s produce range.

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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.

Cisco Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In a blog post last December, I said that the business and IT leaders with whom I meet always ask: How can I secure my highly distributed workforce, who gets more varied and decentralized all the… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A potential bidding war for Currys sent the retailer’s shares flying on Monday. Currys’ share price surged 36.4% to 64¼p after Chinese online shopping giant JD.com emerged as another potential suitor for the electricals chain. The emergence of its interest followed the tech retailer’s rejection of a £700m takeover bid by Waterstones owner Elliott on Friday.

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LS Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

©iStock/Gaurav Pandey What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Let's celebrate the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln. Happy Presidents' Day. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) goes global. How Project Arya – launched by a 15-year-old entrepreneurs – is set to make a significant impact. Quote of the week: "In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is n

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Cisco Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Have you heard about the USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program? In 2023 the U.S.

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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

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