Wiser

APRIL 4, 2024

The drive for perfection in retail in-store execution never ceases. Traditionally, this has meant sending out merchandisers to ensure that products are amply stocked, properly displayed, and promotions are correctly implemented. Yet, the rise of crowdsourcing via mystery shoppers has changed the way brands collect and interpret in-store data, presenting a method that not only complements but in some respects surpasses conventional merchandising tactics.

Promotions 78

Promotions Location Consumer Shopping 78

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Hungry Jack’s has resolved a case which sought for an injunction to block two new restaurants within 5km to an existing franchisee’s locations. When Hungry Jack’s announced plans to open two new outlets in the Central Coast of New South Wales, the franchisee, Peregrine Pty Ltd, took the burger business to court, alleging the new stores would be a breach of the franchise agreement, the Franchising Code of Conduct, and the Australian Consumer Law.

Planning 299

Planning Location Consumer ATS 299

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail media experienced massive growth in 2023 and shows no sign of slowing in 2024. But even as retail media networks have proliferated , ad buyers still are limited in how many they can participate in. The culprit? A lack of standardization across the retail media ecosystem. In fact, a Coresight Research study indicates that most buyers max out at just five to six networks.

Advertising 264

Advertising Consumer Marketing Accounting 264

Retail Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

Frito-Lay and Hasbro are teaming up this spring to make family time even more enjoyable. Their joint promotion aims to highlight how snacks and games can bring people closer together for some shared fun.

Promotions 246

Promotions 246

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.

Checkout

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Authentic Brands Group is to acquire sportswear brand Champion from HanesBrands for a little over $1 billion according to multiple reports. WWD reported that the parties have not yet signed a formal agreement but may have an official deal already by next week. The report also mentioned that the transaction will close “around the end of May or early June.” In September last year, HanesBrands said it was evaluating “strategic options” for Champion, including a potential sal

Accessories 245

Accessories Fashion 245

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Rite Aid has made Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that’s been FDA-approved for purchase without a prescription, available chainwide. The progestin-only birth control pill has been designated safe and effective when used as directed to help prevent pregnancy. The pills are available for a suggested retail price of $19.99 for a one-month supply and $49.99 for a three-month supply.

Location 246

Location ATS Retailing Pricing Consumer 246

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Retailers are pulling out the stops for Earth Month this year: companies like Sephora and REI Co-op are showcasing the success of their recycling efforts, while others including Poshmark and Joor promote the inherent sustainability of their platforms in partnership with eco-friendly brands such as Rothy’s and Marine Serre. Sephora Touts Refillables, Recycling Sephora is spotlighting its wide range of refillable beauty products and the growing impact of its Beauty (Re)Purposed recycling program t

Outdoor 216

Outdoor Fashion Fulfillment Wholesale 216

Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

Shaftesbury Capital is celebrating the success of its long-term support for Smart Works, the UK charity, with its fourth pop-up across the West End portfolio having taken donations past £200,000 to date. Smart Works , a UK charity that exists to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment, and change the trajectory of their lives, hosted a pop-up at 57 Carnaby Street from 1 st – 24 th March, raising £43k in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Accessories 147

Accessories Fashion Shopping Consumer 147

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

The Vitamin Shoppe has launched a new partnership with Uber Eats to expand its same-day delivery capabilities. Consumers will be able to order from approximately 700 Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements locations across the U.S. using the Uber Eats app. The health and wellness retailer already has inventory available on DoorDash and Instacart. Uber Eats customers will be able to add their Healthy Awards information to all orders so that they can earn cash back rewards from Vitamin Shoppe.

Consumer 183

Consumer Location Shopping Customer Experience 183

Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace. As businesses strive to remain competitive and relevant in the digital age, the strategic adoption of cutting-edge technology and the seamless integration of digital solutions have become im

Clienteling 147

Clienteling Supply Chain Management Customer Experience Consumer 147

Advertisement

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.

Management

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Costco has expanded its partnership with health care marketplace Sesame to offer weight loss care that includes individual clinical consultations and access to medications, if clinically appropriate and subject to their availability. For $179 , Costco members will receive three months of clinical consultation, a nutritional guide and recommendations, and the ability to message with their clinician outside of scheduled appointments.

Planning 147

Planning Customer Experience Fulfillment Consumer 147

Retail Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

Chinese automobile giant BYD plans to bring its first electric pickup truck to the global market this year to compete with rivals such as Ford and Tesla.

Planning 148

Planning Marketing 148

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

When Ashley Raymond, Danna Tao, Margy McCallum, and Meagan Doyle teamed up for a class project at The University of Texas at Austin, little did they know they would launch not one but two companies together. Due to growing safety concerns, especially for femme-presenting individuals and the elderly, the market for non-lethal self-defense weapons, such as pepper sprays or wearable devices, is expanding, especially in North America.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Specialty Store Advertising Shipping 130

Retail Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

Serena Williams, known for her prowess on the tennis court, is stepping into the world of beauty with her latest venture, Wyn Beauty. This brand, pronounced "win," offers a lineup of 10 products designed for individuals with active lifestyles.

130

130

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.

Customer Experience

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

If kicks could talk, Geox’s ultra-limited edition little number with a fierce dragon ready to leap forth before a bright red wall would without doubt roar with fire. At US$888, the Spherica EC4.1 LNY Collectible Edition designed by Hong Kong’s The Flying Hawk Studio won’t fit with many budgets – which is probably just as well given only 88 pairs were made.

Fashion 130

Fashion Consumer Marketing Accounting 130

Retail Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

Onvo, a travel plaza chain headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is launching its latest initiative, Food on the Fly, at a travel plaza in Dorrance that provides travelers and professional truck drivers with quick and convenient hot grab-and-go options on their journeys.

ATS 130

ATS 130

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

New Zealand’s privacy commissioner Michael Webster has begun looking into Foodstuffs North Island’s trial of facial recognition technology (FRT) to make sure it complies with the Privacy Act. Foodstuffs announced in early February it was piloting the technology at 25 New World and Pak’nSave supermarkets in a bid to fight against retail crime. The trial, set to last about six months, aims to better identify repeat offenders and thereby reduce harmful behaviour in store.

Supermarket 130

Supermarket ATS 130

Retail Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

New research from the publication Taste says that certain small food brands think that Trader Joe's has replicated their products and pushed them out of making sales.

130

130

Advertisement

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.

Point of Sale

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Traditionally, the main battleground of the Easter trading period is in supermarkets and, of course, confectionery. In that department, this year, Cadbury dominated visibility, doing an exceptional job getting stock on the floor and demonstrating, in the process, why visibility should be the number one goal for brands looking to succeed in retail. Nestle came a competitive second.

Supermarket 130

Supermarket Marketing Location Shopping 130

Retail Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

FOX Corporation has unveiled its upgraded audience network and advertising technology platform, AdRise, in a joint announcement from New York and Los Angeles.

Advertising 130

Advertising 130

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Did you know that international e-commerce spending is expected to surge this year? According to Aussie-born global fintech Airwallex – which last month launched its State of Cross-border eCommerce: Key Trends of 2024 Report – a whopping 54 per cent of global consumers are expected to increase their international online spending over the next six to 12 months.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Social Commerce Checkout 130

Retail Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

In the heart of Warren, Ohio, businesses are hopping on the eclipse bandwagon in unique ways. One such endeavor is the creation of eclipse-themed T-shirts by Artistic Silk Screening.

Shopping 114

Shopping Apparel 114

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

Management

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. Our 2024 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. You can download it here.

ATS 130

ATS Marketing Apparel Management 130

Retail Gazette

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail crime cost The Co-op £70m last year, according to food managing director Matt Hood, as the mutual turns to AI to stamp out theft at self-checkouts. The Co-op said incidents of shoplifting, abuse, violence and anti-social behaviour increased by 44% last year, as it faced an average of 1,000 incidents each day. “Last year, we experienced something like £70m worth of loss because of the ongoing retail crime epidemic.

Checkout 125

Checkout Shrinkage Management ATS 125

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Foot Locker has collaborated with Crocs to launch a new Sesame Street line for preschoolers and toddlers to raise awareness of autism. The collection includes Julia, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby and is only available at Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker locations. All pairs feature special Jibbitz charms based on Sesame Street characters and iconography, as well as street-sign branding on the inside heel and strap pin.

Promotions 100

Promotions Customer Experience Location ATS 100

Retail Gazette

APRIL 4, 2024

Morrisons is set to install thousands of AI-powered cameras across its UK stores by the end of the year, after trials found they boosted availability and increased staff efficiency. The grocer has become the first UK retailer to integrate US technology, teaming up with Seattle-based AI company Focal Systems. Chief executive Rami Baitiéh has focused on improving patchy availability as a key priority for his turnaround at the retailer, with the cameras able to provide real-time on-shelf data and a

Grocer 123

Grocer Supermarket Planning ATS 123

Advertisement

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.

Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Discretionary retail businesses are falling victim to Australia’s increasingly tough economic environment, as the voluntary administration of Marquee Retail Group (MRG) this week further illustrates. The board of directors of MRG, the umbrella that owns accessories brands Colette and The Daily Edited, appointed Domenic Calabretta, Mitchell Ball, and Richard Lawrence of Mackay Goodwin as voluntary administrators on Wednesday, citing an unexpected downturn in sales starting in October last year.

Accessories 100

Accessories Apparel Fashion Consumer 100

Retail Gazette

APRIL 4, 2024

The Works shareholders have voted to transfer retailer’s shares from the main market of London’s Stock Exchange to its sub-market AIM in a bid to reduce costs. In a shareholder general meeting on 4 April, results of the poll found 99.7% of shareholders agreed to move to the smaller market. The specialist retailer, which first listed on the stock exchange in July 2018, noted its poor valuation, financial cost and regulatory burden of being on the main market as reasons for the change and said 

Marketing 111

Marketing 111

Mulesoft

APRIL 4, 2024

Discover how AI is changing the landscape of healthcare and beyond and what success looks like for integration and AI. Read more so your organization can be on the forefront of innovation now. The post Build Healthier Connections and Interoperability With MuleSoft first appeared on MuleSoft Blog.

105

105

Retail Gazette

APRIL 4, 2024

Morrisons is extending its Quieter Hours across all its stores to help autistic shoppers have a calmer shopping experience. The supermarket’s new hours will take place 2 – 3pm Monday to Thursday in addition to its origional weekend hours. The group first introduced its Quieter Hour back in 2018 , which involves turning down the lights in stores and turning both the tannoy and any music off on Saturdays from 9am – 10am in a bid to make stores more comfortable for shoppers with autism.

Supermarket 109

Supermarket Checkout Shopping ATS 109

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

Customer Experience