Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Spending across Australia enjoyed a 4.9 per cent bump in October, as restrictions eased and allowed customers and retailers a chance to reconnect in-store. According to ABS data, the increase follows the 1.3 per cent growth seen in September and the months of falling sales prior. “Retail performance continues to be tied to state lockdowns, as this month’s recovery was driven by the end of lockdowns in New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory,” said ABS’ director of quarterl

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The Co-op is replacing its traditional multi-million pound Christmas TV advertising with a move to promote the network of Community Fridges. The retail giant said its funding will double to 500 the network of Community Fridges, which was set up by environmental charity Hubbub in 2016. Co-op aims to double the number of Community Fridges. Each Community Fridge redistributes an average of 2.4 tonnes of food every month.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Co-op’s revolutionary scheme to use robots to make home deliveries in Northampton has been expanded to make it available to 150,000 residents in the town. The scheme relies on the boxes-on-wheels robots made by Starship Technologies. Online orders are put together in-store and the robots, which can cross roads and avoid obstacles using sophisticated sensors, This story continues at Co-op expands its robot delivery scheme in Northampton.

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LS Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

©iStock/Vladyslava Yakovenko The USA Today folks have rounded up the best of the best Black Friday 2021 deals here. Check back often—they'll be adding new deals and updating their list with the latest sales and savings through Cyber Monday. Happy shopping ! And of course anything you buy they might very well receive a commission :-).

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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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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Vimto has brought back its seasonal limited edition squash flavour, Winter Warmer. Available in a 725ml bottle, Winter Warmer is on-shelf now until the end of January 2022, while stocks last. It comes with an RRP of £1.25. The drink, which can be served hot or cold, is infused with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. It. This story continues at Squash brand Vimto brings back Winter Warmer limited edition.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

UK retailers are poised for a record Black Friday as early data showed shoppers are spending more than they did before the pandemic. Figures from Barclaycard – showing credit card spending from midnight to 1pm – has revealed that sales volumes have increased by 4.2% compared with Black Friday in 2019. Shoppers on Oxford Street in London, on Black Friday (Dominic Lipinski/PA).

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Interested in opening up a retail store? Three must-have technology items for your store. So, you’re considering starting your own company? Your friends and family may think you’re insane in today’s digital world with same-day eCommerce deliveries, but we see ingenuity. Ownership and management of a business, on the other hand, is not dying; it is evolving.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Parfetts has been named best retail wholesaler in the annual Gold Medal Awards run by the Federation of Wholesaler Distributors (FWD), while Booker took home the award for best green wholesaler. They were among the winners named last night at an awards ceremony in London’s Old Billingsgate market, attended by some 800 guests. Judges described. This story continues at FWD names Gold Medal award winners.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To kick off its new partnership with Greetings Card Association (GCA) and ongoing support of the Retail Trust, the UK’s largest and most important marketplace for the home, gift, and fashion retail industry Spring Fair has collaborated with greeting card exhibitors The Art File and Ling Design to celebrate Festive Friday by donating Christmas cards to residents of the Retail Trust’s supported living estate in North London.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The South Yorkshire police and crime commissioner has agreed to press local councils to update their CCTV software so retailers can report crimes more easily. The undertaking came at a meeting between the NFRN trade body, the commissioner and police officers earlier this month. The NFRN met the commissioner, Alan Billings, and key police officers. This story continues at South Yorkshire police latest force to step up retail crime-busting efforts.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Nitrogen dioxide is a key contributor to London’s toxic air, leading to thousands of Londoners dying early each year and our children growing up with stunted lungs. Using click and collect, green delivery slots and grouping deliveries can help reduce emissions on the capital’s roads. Santander Cycles is offering a discount of 25 per cent off annual memberships for Black Friday.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Go to any supermarket any you’ll see shelves stacked with similar products from different brands. This is what makes packaging design just as important as the product itself. It has a major influence over the buying decisions of consumers. We know that first impressions matter, and nowhere does it matter more than in marketing. . Brands have, on average about 7 seconds to make a good impression before the customer moves on to the next option.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Daddy Rack is an authentic Tennessee Straight Whiskey, hand finished in small batches to retain a consistent level of quality. Unlike most other Whiskeys, Daddy Rack is Double Mellowed, a unique and distinctive process of filtration through maple charcoal (twice) to create the smoothest, silkiest finish imaginable. Created by the Master Maker and Blender J.

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V Count

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We always hear the term conversion rate and the importance of conversion rate optimization, but what is conversion rate in retail, why is it important, and how can you measure and improve it? What is conversion rate in retail stores? In retail, a store’s conversion rate is the percentage of visitors who made purchases compared to the number of total visitors.

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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 Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Current promotions management strategies are obsolete in a world where retailers are now trading across more and more channels, territories and devices. Robin Coles, EMEA managing director of XCCommerce brings the story up to date.

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Kuusoft

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Research has shown that digital signage captures 400% more views than physical signage. From the service counter to… The post 5 Tips to Get the Most out of your Bank Signage appeared first on The Official Kuusoft Blog.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Sainsbury’s renowned convenience offer has returned to Marble Arch with the opening of its newest store, Westminster Marble Arch Local. Catherine Mahony, CEO of Westminster Befriend a Family, joined the new store team to cut the ribbon and welcome the first customers through the doors.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

53% of UK consumers are planning to make purchases in Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales, according to new research commissioned by enterprise customer data platform Treasure Data. This rises to 75% for 18-34 year olds, 64% for 35-54 year olds, and falls to 35% of over 55s. Of the 2,000 adults surveyed, nearly a quarter (23%) said they were definitely not planning to make purchases during the discount weekend.

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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 Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In less than one short week, families across the country will begin the countdown to Christmas, which can only mean one thing. Advent calendars at the ready! For those Brits who like to leave things to the last minute, Deliveroo is here to save the day with a selection of advent calendars available for delivery within as little as 20 mins.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

One of the most significant trends over the past several years has been the adoption of cloud-based services, spearheaded mainly by an increasing number of IoT and video solutions being deployed in the retail market. While most high-tech deployments still primarily consist of on-premises solutions, especially when it comes to video, the benefits of the cloud are too appealing for some retailers to ignore.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Iceland has launched a new plastic bag collection service for its Food Warehouse customers as part of its home deliveries, as it continues to lead the way in the fight against plastic.

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Like Janet Jackson, more consumers are asking brands, “What have you done for me lately?” In the past three months, more than 80% of consumers purchased a different brand from the one they normally buy and 44% said they would repurchase the new brand even if the original preferred brand was available again. 1 Devenyns, Jessi. Brand loyalty is eroding under supply chain and price pressures, survey finds.

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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.

Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

As demand for hybrid shopping experiences grows, click and collect will become king, according to data from Samsung.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

As demand for hybrid shopping experiences grows, click and collect will become king, according to data from Samsung.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Instead of a traditional supermarket multi-million-pound TV commercial, this Christmas, Co-op will shed a light on the power of real communities in real time.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Lidl GB is today announcing that current CEO Christian Härtnagel will be moving to the role of CEO at Lidl Germany, the largest of the Lidl businesses, with current deputy CEO Ryan McDonnell promoted to Lidl GB CEO. Härtnagel will start in his new role on 1st March 2022 and McDonnell on 1st February.

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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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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Waitrose and Scotland’ Rural College (SRUC) swooped one of the top prizes at the BBC’s Food & Farming Awards (November 24).

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Barclaycard Payments, which processes nearly £1 in every £3 spent in the UK, has so far today (as at 1pm) seen a:

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