Retail TouchPoints
JULY 5, 2022
Retailers’ attitudes about ecommerce have undergone a series of rapid evolutions over the last two years. In the early days of the pandemic it was a scramble to ramp up (or create) digital capabilities. Then, once basic digital offerings were in place, merchants began to consider how to make these ecommerce advancements permanent in preparation for the “New Normal.”.
Inside Retail
JULY 5, 2022
Heath and nutritional products manufacturer New Image Group has acquired skincare brand Nutrimetics from US-headquartered Tupperware Brands Corporation for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition includes Nutrimetics’ businesses across Australia, New Zealand and France as well as Nutrimetics Manufacturing. Founder and chairman of the privately-owned New Image Group, Graeme Clegg, said Nutrimetics is a “natural fit” for the company.
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Retail TouchPoints
JULY 5, 2022
Amazon has delayed or canceled plans for at least 16 U.S. warehouses according to multiple local media reports. This scaling back follows a disappointing Q1 2022, during which the ecommerce giant reported a $3.8 billion net loss, which was partially driven by $6 billion in added costs — including the cost of operating its massive fulfillment network.
Inside Retail
JULY 5, 2022
Athletic apparel retailer Lululemon has launched a new Hike collection featuring 33 lightweight pieces that it says it hopes will disrupt the outerwear category. To make hiking easier and more comfortable, breathable fabrics are used to reduce friction when climbing and resist abrasion. A proprietary technology using LiftOS recalibrates weight distribution and relieves pressure points while hiking.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 5, 2022
Spain will become the ninth European country with a lululemon retail presence when the retailer launches a Spanish-language website later in July and opens stores in Madrid and Barcelona in September 2022. The brand already operates nearly 40 stores and three local-language websites in France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, but Spain will be the first new European country lululemon has moved into since 2019.
Retail Focus
JULY 5, 2022
Retail design is a creative and commercial field combining several areas of expertise in the design and construction of retail space. This profession incorporates interior design and architecture with other fields, such as graphics design, industrial design, advertising, and ergonomics. . Due to the heavy demands of retail space, retail design is getting more lucrative and highly sought.
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Retail Focus
JULY 5, 2022
Created with longstanding collaborators James Russell and Hannah Plumb, Aesop Cambridge is an artefact of the surrounding water and land. Proximity to academic and archival collections provided further inspiration—the store is a place to leaf through books in quiet comfort, enveloped in botanical textures and aromas. Like the binding of an antique tome, the shopfront is the hue of well-worn leather.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 5, 2022
Prior to the pandemic, summer was predictably a time of low illness, but overall trends as of this writing in the middle of June 2022 suggest we won’t see the traditional relief. We still have lingering flu cases, a slight uptick in unseasonal RSV cases, and omicron subvariants (BA.4 and BA.5) now represent at least 13% of new coronavirus cases in the U.S., which is likely based on undercounted case data.
Inside Retail
JULY 5, 2022
After a catastrophic few years for the travel industry, Australian luggage brand July is back on track and launching a new bricks-and-mortar presence in Sydney and the US. The business, which saw sales fall more than 90 per cent during the worst of the pandemic when the travel industry was forced to shut down, is now enjoying a year-on-year revenue spike of 1500 per cent, and 50 per cent month-on-month.
Retail Wire
JULY 5, 2022
StockX has laid off eight percent of its workforce in response to “macroeconomic challenges.” The sneaker resale platform is taking action to cut costs following two years when it posted record sales.
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.
Inside Retail
JULY 5, 2022
Zara’s sister brands, Bershka, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius, are to shut their Tmall stores, ceasing operations in Mainland China after removing physical stores earlier this year, according to WWD. Inditex’s other brands, including Zara and Massimo Dutti, however, will remain operating in the market. The withdrawal of the labels from China follows American Eagle Outfitters’ recent move to close its local e-commerce stores in the country, prompting its departure from the market.
Retail Wire
JULY 5, 2022
Reversing a long-held open policy, Costco gas stations in New Jersey will now require customers to have a club membership to fill up their tanks. A basic membership costs $60.
Inside Retail
JULY 5, 2022
Amazon’s charge into the Australian market continues at pace with revenues doubling and a massive investment in infrastructure. Forecasts suggest that over the coming years Amazon is set to grab significant e-commerce market share in the Australian market. . Sellers that can master the art of working with the marketplace giant stand to reap the benefits.
Retail Wire
JULY 5, 2022
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the company is working on its response to the outlawing of abortion in large parts of the U.S. after the Supreme Court struck down decades of precedent in its decision to overturn Rowe v. Wade. “We are working thoughtfully and diligently to figure out the best path forward, guided by our desire to support our associates, all of our associates,” Mr.
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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.
Inside Retail
JULY 5, 2022
The executive general manager of the Australian pharmaceutical titan discusses expansion, the rapidly evolving role of pharmacists over the last decade, changing customer behaviour, and the many meanings of the phrase ‘Australia’s favourite pharmacy’. Inside Retail : The last couple of years have been really tough for frontline retailers, particularly for those in pharmacy.
Wiser
JULY 5, 2022
Changes in pricing are a given, and often adapt to follow the flow of the market. Most of the time, these changes in price are value-based. But value is not assigned to a product by the seller, it is determined by the consumer’s readiness to buy the product up to a certain price. Products are only worth as much as a shopper is willing to pay for them, and that price can be different for different buyers.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 5, 2022
If you’re wondering how to get more followers on TikTok, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll talk about how to get more Ticktok followers, the benefits your business will receive by increasing your TikTok follower count daily, and more. Let’s get started! The Business Benefits of Getting More TikTok Followers Everyday.
Retail Wire
JULY 5, 2022
Subway is revamping its menu into four categories – Cheesesteaks, Chicken, Clubs and Italianio – with three sandwiches in each. The sandwich chain is launching its Subway Series with a special promotion that will see it hand out up to one million free sandwiches on July 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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
365 Retail
JULY 5, 2022
The Very Group, operator of multicategory digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has appointed former president and CEO of Walmart Japan Lionel Desclée as group CEO. He will join on 19 September 2022. Current group CEO Henry Birch will step down on 24 September 2022 after four and a half years in the role. Lionel will join The Very Group from McKinsey & Company, where he is a senior advisor.
Retail Wire
JULY 5, 2022
Walmart Now is a new online shop that offers thousands of products from 10 of the retailer’s stores in the Toronto area with deliveries in as little as 30 minutes. The concept is currently being piloted to determine if it warrants expansion.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 5, 2022
A lot of us have bold visions, but few act on them, especially a vision to empower a billion women. On The Small Business Radio Show this week, Ingrid Vanderveldt is demonstrating this vision. She is the Chairman and CEO of Empowering a Billion Women (EBW) and Vanderveldt Global Investments. EBW consists of a portfolio of investments and initiatives that together help enterprises and impact investors gain access and do business with the innovators they seek to reach their impact.
Retail Wire
JULY 5, 2022
Liquidators are finding plenty of deals to be had as large retailers like Target and Walmart seek to unload excess inventory. “What’s unusual is the large retailers may not ever touch the products,” said JD Daunt, chief commercial officer of Liquidity Services. “They are asking us to get in front of this earlier than in the past. There is an unusual amount of excess inventory, and it’s affecting so many retailers at the same time.”.
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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.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 5, 2022
? What is a chamber of commerce and how can it help your small business? According to Deb Brown, former Chamber Executive and Co-founder of Save Your Town, you’re probably asking the wrong questions. Instead, she says to look for ways you can help your chamber help you. In this episode of Small Biz in :15 , Deb sits down and talks about that and much more regarding the chamber of commerce with Shawn Hessinger, Executive Editor for Small Business Trends.
Retail Dive
JULY 5, 2022
Momentum is building to more forcefully regulate the apparel industry, which has poor track records on workers’ rights and the environment.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 5, 2022
Learning something new comes with some challenges. This is no different for flying a drone and learning how to use all its features. With that in mind, you may want to start out with a beginner’s drone. Once you master how to fly your beginner drone, you can move on to more expensive units to fully take advantage of this technology. And this technology is no longer limited to creatives, although there can be a learning curve when it comes to operating drones.
Retail Dive
JULY 5, 2022
The company once rejected the idea of selling and then leasing back its stores, but with takeover talks over, the retailer seems to be changing its mind.
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
Small Biz Trends
JULY 5, 2022
True, you could stay at any hotel and use your room as a headquarters on a business trip. You’d make a wiser choice, and enjoy the additional amenities if you stay at hotel brands that cater to the business traveler. Hotels for business travelers offer much more than the traditional complimentary breakfast. Business travelers’ amenities may include free shuttles from the airport, workspaces with faxing and printing, conference/meeting rooms, and free stays as loyalty rewards points a
Retail Dive
JULY 5, 2022
The company plans to quadruple international revenues by 2026. As it pursues growth in Europe, an entry into Italy is also in its sights.
Cisco Retail
JULY 5, 2022
It’s no secret that end users have a zero-tolerance for bad digital experiences. They blame the brand of the application or digital service, regardless of who’s responsible. Therefore, for your application modernization and hybrid cloud strategies—including migrating to and operating workloads on AWS—you would do well to prevent any blind spots in your application landscapes that can impact application performance, availability, and security.
Retail Dive
JULY 5, 2022
How to truly understand your customer, outshine your competition and keep up with growing demand in the global e-commerce market.
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Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.
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