Retail TouchPoints
MAY 5, 2023
Sephora has appointed Zena Srivatsa Arnold as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of its U.S. division, succeeding former CMO Deborah Yeh who transitioned to the role of Global Chief Purpose Officer in January. Srivatsa Arnold comes to Sephora from PepsiCo , where she led the marketing teams for carbonated soft drinks, driving growth by targeting younger consumers.
Inside Retail
MAY 5, 2023
Revlon has emerged from bankruptcy after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year in order to reorganise its debt. The company said in a statement it is emerging from Chapter 11 as a private firm on “strong financial footing”, having raised approximately $236 million through an equity rights offering, a new money senior secured credit facility, and new asset-based loans.
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Retail TouchPoints
MAY 5, 2023
As the retail media landscape continues to grow , Uber is expanding the types of ads available to CPG brands on the Uber Eats platform, and Sprouts Famers Market is leveraging Instacart ’s Carrot Ads platform to launch its own retail media network. Sprouts Expands Instacart Partnership to Include Retail Media Offerings Sprouts Farmers Market has launched its own retail media network powered by Instacart’s Carrot Ads.
Retail Focus
MAY 5, 2023
Hollister Co. has announced the relocation of its London store to Foubert’s Place, Soho, where the retailer will offer its signature men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Today, Hollister will open the doors of its new store located just off London’s Carnaby Street; a globally renowned shopping destination. Hollister believes in celebrating teens – their firsts, their experiences and their memories, every day.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 5, 2023
Few purchases need to be as tailored to an individual shopper’s needs as beauty products, and this need for granular personalization extends beyond the products themselves to the type of experience the shopper wants. Beautyque NYC aims to bring beauty retail to the next level by offering immersive, personalized experiences to its customers no matter where they are — through both its immersive 3D virtual store and brick-and-mortar pop-ups.
Retail Wire
MAY 5, 2023
A Starbucks in Buffalo, NY, has filed paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board to decertify the union at one of its stores in Buffalo, NY. The store, one the first to vote for a union, can decertify if most of the 14 workers at the location vote for it. The union says the petition is part of Starbucks’ effort to quash union activity, including reducing the hours of union workers, firing them and denying them raises and perks given to non-union employees.
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Retail Wire
MAY 5, 2023
U.S. retailers posted the most job cuts in April, bringing the industry’s total for 2023 to 36,000, according to a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. “Retailers and Consumer Goods Manufacturers are preparing for a tightening in consumer spending, particularly with the Fed’s hike to interest rates in an attempt to control inflation,” said Andrew Challenger, senior vice president at the placement firm.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 5, 2023
Farfetch and Reebok have commercially launched their European partnership, which follows a deal announced by Reebok parent company Authentic Brands Group in 2022. Following its acquisition of Reebok from Adidas in 2022, Authentic tapped Farfetch subsidiary New Guards Group (NGG) as its operating partner for the Reebok brand in Europe. The deal includes managing the brand’s wholesale operations, a replatform of all of Reebok’s ecommerce sites in the region that is now live, and ongoing efforts to
Retail Focus
MAY 5, 2023
New data from Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform, reveals nearly 9 in 10 (88%) UK retailers believe a branded post-purchase tracking capabilities built into the delivery experience improves customer shopping journeys, leading to an increase in repeat purchasing (44%) and loyalty and retention (44%). In-depth research of 351 UK based pure-play and omnichannel retailers with a turnover of £1m+, conducted on behalf of Scurri, reveals the increasing importance of post-purchas
Inside Retail
MAY 5, 2023
Global clothing and accessories brand Pull&Bear will now be available in Australia and New Zealand through a new online partnership with The Iconic. Established in Spain in 1991, Pull&Bear sells street-inspired casualwear for young people and has a global presence in 72 markets operating around 750 stores. The label is owned by Inditex Group, which also owns brands including Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, and Stradivarius.
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Retail Focus
MAY 5, 2023
As a small business owner, you’re always looking for new ways to reach out to your customers and boost your revenue. With the rise of digital marketing, there are now more channels than ever to choose from. However, one channel that shouldn’t be overlooked is group SMS. This article explores how group SMS compares to other marketing channels for small businesses and why you should consider adding it.
Retail Dive
MAY 5, 2023
The brand reported strength from its e-commerce channel as it captured more share in the running category.
Retail Wire
MAY 5, 2023
Sweetgreen saw its customer traffic pick up two percent in the first quarter, helping it achieve a five percent gain in same-store sales. The chain posted a loss of 30 cents a share, better than the 35-cent loss expected by analysts, as the company moves closer to turning a profit. Margins improved by one percent in the quarter.
Retail Dive
MAY 5, 2023
Wilson Sporting Goods opened its latest location in Santa Monica while Revlon is now owned by its former lenders.
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Retail Wire
MAY 5, 2023
DoorDash’s first quarter revenues were up 40 percent as the company saw strong demand for its delivery services. The company narrowed its loss to $161 million compared to $167 million a year earlier. DoorDash said total orders increased 27 percent year-over-year.
Retail Dive
MAY 5, 2023
Zena Srivatsa Arnold takes a role open since December, when longtime CMO Deborah Yeh, still global chief purpose officer, took it off her plate.
Retail Wire
MAY 5, 2023
Kroger has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit brought by West Virginia against the company for its role in that state’s opioid crisis. CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Walmart previously settled with the state, which has collected more than $1 billion.
Retail Dive
MAY 5, 2023
The Yeezy loss continues to impact business, but new collaborations such as Fear of God could offset losses in the second half of 2023.
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Retail Wire
MAY 5, 2023
Adidas still has Yeezy shoes piled high in warehouses months after ending its business relationship with Ye over his antisemitic views. The athletic wear manufacturer is said to be approaching a decision on what to do with the merchandise it has been holding on to.
Retail Dive
MAY 5, 2023
The bankrupt retailer has big trade debts to numerous suppliers as well as transportation and other service providers.
Retail Wire
MAY 5, 2023
Economists were April to become the third straight month that jobs declined in the U.S. Instead, the economy added 253,000 jobs, lowering the unemployment rate to 3.4 percent from 3.5 percent in March. “Payrolls came in better than expected, the unemployment rate fell, and wage growth reaccelerated; all of these data points show that the labor market remains on somewhat solid footing,” said Sameer Samana, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
Retail Dive
MAY 5, 2023
The apparel brand's spring / summer collection will be available exclusively at select Walmart stores and online.
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Retail Times
MAY 5, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! McVitie’s and pladis have created, baked and decorated a special cake presented as a gift at Windsor Castle in commemoration of the Coronation of Their Majesties on 6 May 2023. McVitie’s distinguished heritage includes marking many milestones for the British Royal Family with celebration cakes for weddings, christenings, anniversaries and Jubilees since
Cisco Retail
MAY 5, 2023
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Shopping Center
MAY 5, 2023
Flagstaff, Ariz. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the $23.5 million sale of The Marketplace, a 268,000-square-foot shopping center located in Flagstaff. Tenants at the property include Petco, Best Buy, World Market, Marshall’s, Old Navy and Bealls Outlet. Don MacLellan,… The post Faris Lee Arranges Sale of 268,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Flagstaff, Arizona appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
Cisco Retail
MAY 5, 2023
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365 Retail
MAY 5, 2023
Homeowners are discovering new methods to combine their electronics and systems with improving their connected lifestyles as cutting-edge home technology becomes more widely used. With the emergence of intelligent alarms and other connected gadgets intended to keep homes secure, home security is one industry that has experienced substantial growth in recent years.
Cisco Retail
MAY 5, 2023
Hybrid works continues to be top of mind for many and organizations are working through how to provide a great experience for employees and customers.
I Vend
MAY 5, 2023
Retail Management Solution iVend offers a retail management solution for today’s world. Learn more about the best retail point of sale. Read more Nothing stands still for long in the world of retail. We’ve always seen change, but the pace has accelerated beyond what seemed possible even just a few short years ago. When it comes to technology, today’s retail management solutions are almost unrecognisable compared to their forerunners – the large, fixed in-store terminals where we used to queue up
LS Retail
MAY 5, 2023
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