Wiser
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Wiser Solutions’ Digital Shelf Intelligence (DSI) serves as a powerful tool for brand manufacturers navigating the dynamic landscape of eCommerce. This product offers a wealth of actionable insights, arming businesses with the necessary data to make informed decisions and stay competitive. One of its standout features is its capacity to provide competitive pricing and promotions intelligence.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Accent Group’s sales in the first 19 weeks of FY24 remained flat but the fashion and footwear company is still on track to open 70 new stores in the first half of the fiscal year. The company said that its owned retail sales went up 2.1 per cent while like-for-like sales declined 2 per cent. “Retail sales for the first 19 weeks have continued to be broadly in line with the -1.8 per cent like-for-like experienced in the first seven weeks.
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Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
In an era when climate change, industrial waste, energy consumption, and sustainability are at the forefront of our concerns, Shoplight, a Certified B Corp, has announced a webinar that delves into the innovative world of bioplastics and their potential to revolutionise the retail lighting industry. Being established members of the retail lighting industry, Shoplight understands the environmental impact of using aluminium in lighting products and the carbon miles generated from transporting t
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
British fashion house Burberry is likely to miss its annual revenue forecast for FY24 as global luxury demand weakens, the company said in its latest report. Comparable store sales for the second quarter were up 1 per cent, a sharp drop compared to the 18 per cent increase in the first quarter. The modest growth was influenced by the 10 per cent drop in sales in the Americas.
Speaker: Joe Cicman - Principal Analyst at Forrester, and Jason Cottrell - CEO & Founder at Orium
Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
HMV has confirmed that it will open the doors to its flagship at 363 Oxford Street on 24 November, after a four-year absence. The location was the very first HMV store when it opened in 1921 and over the decades has hosted performances and signings from some of the world’s biggest bands and singers, including Kylie Minogue, Blur, and The Spice Girls.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Australian luxe-for-less beauty brand MCoBeauty has launched its first major physical space in Australia, but there’s a catch: it’s only open for 48 hours. The MCoBeauty ‘House of Beauty’, found on Sydney’s Oxford Street, opened to media on Friday, 17 November, and will usher approximately 1,500 ticket-holding fans through its doors on Saturday, 18 November.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
When Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April, the future of the 52-year-old home goods retailer seemed uncertain. But shortly after the company’s announcement , it was acquired by Overstock.com, an online home goods and decor retailer, in a bidding war in June for US$21.5 million (A$33.2 million). With the acquisition, Overstock.com obtained Bed Bath & Beyond’s name, intellectual property, and digital assets.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The British Retail Consortium is one of several groups urging the chancellor to freeze business rates to protect the future of the high street. A host of lobby groups have also requested an extension of and increase in the retail, hospitality and leisure rates relief scheme ahead of next week’s autumn statement. In a letter to Jeremy Hunt and secretary of state Michael Gove, the groups warned that increasing the metric used to calculate property tax bills will result in a rise in inflation.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Alibaba Group saw its revenue increase 9 per cent year over year to US$30.81 billion for the quarter ended September 30. The company’s operating income soared 34 per cent to $4.603 billion, with adjusted EBITA up 18 per cent to $5.872 billion. Taobao and Tmall Group’s revenue was up 4 per cent to $13.385 billion, as content and price-competitive strategy drove organic growth of users and order volume increased.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
LOOKFANTASTIC , a prominent beauty retailer, has announced the launch of its first-ever Christmas pop-up event in London, titled the LOOKFANTASTIC House of Beauty. Scheduled to be hosted at 189 Piccadilly Townhouse from 29th November to 3rd December, this event is positioned in the heart of the city, aiming to attract a wide range of beauty enthusiasts.
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Composable commerce is built for complexity, but you don’t have to tackle everything at once to start seeing the benefit of a modular build. This masterclass will look at how to get solutions launched and performant in less time and with less disruption than you may expect. In this session, BigCommerce, Bold, Contentful, and Orium dig into the complexity of composable commerce and extract the straightforward solutions you can implement today to deliver value quickly and start building your path
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The rising cost of living in Australia is causing a major shift in consumer shopping habits, according to the latest research from the Product of the Year Awards (POY), with more shoppers opting for home-brand products and cutting back on small indulgences like snacks and premium desserts. NielsenIQ research conducted for Product of the Year found that 86 per cent of shoppers use cost-saving techniques in their weekly budget, with three out of five “snackrificing” foods like chocolat
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
For its holiday windows in New York and London, the Lego Group has deployed interactive technology that allows visitors to have a digital snowball fight with their peers across the pond. Families visiting the Lego store on New York City’s 5th Avenue and the store in London’s Leicester Square can participate in the big Lego Snow Throw, which will be live throughout the holiday season.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
If you’ve ever spent a sustained period detached from your digital device, you’ll know the joy and clarity it produces. New ideas emerge. Your brain feels genuinely rested. Too much tech in our working day can negatively impact our mental health and well-being. A report for the European Parliament reviewed 22 prior studies on the impacts of digital technologies in the workplace and highlighted the impact of what’s called ‘technostress’ The report found that working
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sales fell and profits plummeted as customers remain cautious about spending, but the department store's report wasn’t as bad as many feared.
Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Director, Retail Data & Technology at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One
Elevate your retail game by unleashing the power of customer loyalty! The holidays are the perfect time to redefine and reimagine your retail strategy, as modern customers are being re-engaged through creative retention tactics. Discover how the combination of loyalty management and MACH technology can revolutionize your retail strategy, ensuring sustained customer success through the holiday rush, into the new year, and beyond.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
In the heart of Singapore’s bustling fashion scene, the Singapore Fashion Council (SFC), has once again taken centre stage with its latest ‘Singapore Stories’ designer showcase. Held in October, the industry event showcased the timeless elegance of the traditional kebaya, unleashing over 30 innovative reinterpretations of this iconic garment.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Dr Martens non-executive director Ije Nwokorie is set to join the business as its first-ever chief brand officer from 1 February 2024. On appointment, Nwokorie will cease to be a member of the board and will step down from his position as a member of the audit and risk, nomination and disclosure committees. He will be responsible for setting the overall brand strategy, vision and direction for the next phase of Dr.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Purpose-driven personal care brand Thankyou has undergone a massive shift in recent years , but its co-founder, Daniel Flynn, has remained steadfast. From the early days of door-to-door selling to reshaping the brands’ charitable focus across the world , Flynn has been there every step of the way. Here, he speaks about his journey with the brand, his ‘blue sky’ focus, and why saying no can sometimes be more valuable.
Kuusoft
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Arina Gerasimova +1 866-546-8838 marketing@kuusoft.com For Immediate Release Pizza Ranch Elevates Customer Experience with Kuusoft’s NexSigns Digital Menu… The post Pizza Ranch Using NexSigns Digital Menu Boards to Elevate Customer Experience appeared first on The Official Kuusoft Blog.
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Go beyond the basics with Algolia and Orium to explore the elements of search-and-discover you can leverage to create an optimized brand experience that delivers the right products at the right time, engaging customers throughout their shopping journeys. Surfacing the right product at the right time sounds simple, but the complexity of a modern retail environment means it’s anything but.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Puma appoints Daniel Pustina to head its Oceania business By Celene Ignacio Sports apparel retailer Puma has appointed Daniel Pustina as the GM of its Oceania business, effective January 2 next year. Pustina will succeed Daniel Gutstein, who is stepping down from his position at the end of December. “This is an incredible opportunity to join the Oceania team, working in an area that has such a passionate sport following and culture.
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Consumers expect to find higher prices this holiday season and are conducting research to get the best deals, according to a new survey.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
As the annual Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) shopping season nears, it’s not too late to review strategies to optimise sales during this key annual retail festival. A recent report from Klaviyo and Qualtrics shows that despite current economic challenges, 52 per cent plan to spend the same amount online this upcoming BFCM than they did last year – and 15 per cent plan to spend more.
Retail Customer Experience
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The retail shopping experience has dramatically changed over the past two decades, and it’s destined to continue changing, with a merging of the in-store and online experiences.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The perception or image of private-label brands has evolved — from being seen as a cheaper or lower-quality alternative to now being viewed as credible products, even outperforming national brands. One in four products sold in the U.S. is now private-label, and a new high for private-label brands was reached in 2022, with sales across retail channels reaching $228.6 billion.
Indigo 9 Digital
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
By Tricia McKinnon Over the past decade direct-to-consumer businesses have popped up in nearly every corner of the retail sector. From mattresses sold by Casper to prescription eyeglasses from Warby Parker ambitious founders have taken a page from Amazon’s playbook hoping to sell goods directly to consumers online. With companies like Shopify it has never been easier to set up shop online.
Cisco Retail
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Cisco Partner Summit 2023 was last week, and I’m still feeling the excitement! We had a record number of attendees and gorgeous Miami beaches to take in (what a great new location!).
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Alibaba Group has nixed plans to spin off its Cloud Intelligence Group as a separate company, citing recently expanded U.S. export controls designed to “further restrict the export to China of advanced computing chips and semiconductor manufacturing equipment,” according to a statement discussing Alibaba’s Q3 financial results. Alibaba had announced its plans to divide the company into six operating groups in March 2023.
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Frontend experience can make or break the customer journey. For many brands the idea of modernizing frontend experience is a dream too large, as they imagine the years-long project of extracting their digital operations from legacy all-in-one platforms where experience and commerce functionality are tightly combined. But moving to a composable commerce platform doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing endeavor, and it doesn’t have to be a years-long undertaking.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The FTC has sent out warning letters to two trade associations for not adequately disclosing influencer promotions of aspartame and sugar.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Crate & Barrel has opened the doors of its new New York City flagship in a historic building in the Flatiron district. Serving as the brand’s first-ever immersive design store, the location features a two-level “Design Desk” staffed by design professionals, a Crate & Kids shop-in-shop and a range of services, including floral arrangements and monogramming.
RIS News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Don’t miss this opportunity to cut through the noise and hear from leaders who have an ear to the ground on what’s really happening in retail now and in the future.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Earlier this month, Google debuted a slate of tools to help bargain-hunters find what they need this holiday season. Now the company is bringing generative AI into the mix as it continues to look for new ways to serve gift-givers this season. New enhancements to Google’s AI-powered search tool, Search Generative Experience (SGE) , will help users find the perfect gift no matter how specific their query.
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