Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 29, 2022
Resale has a new player with the launch of DICK’S Sporting Goods ’ in-store buy-back program, available in select markets through a partnership with outdoor and adventure gear resale platform Out&Back. DICK’S will pilot the program at DICK’S Sporting Goods locations in Pittsburgh and Lakewood, Colo. and its Cranberry Township, Pa. Public Lands location.
Retail Wire
APRIL 29, 2022
A new Brookings report found that corporate profits at five companies – Amazon.com, CVS, Kroger, Target and Walmart – were up 41 percent in 2020 as real wages for their employees grew five percent. Many workers are feeling the pinch of inflation as pay raises in recent years have lagged inflation.
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Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 29, 2022
Ecommerce returns are the new reality for retailers, but their rapid rise doesn’t have to crush conversion rates and profitability. Instead, brands should put themselves in shoppers’ shoes. Consider how returns are central to the customer experience and can create a competitive advantage, differentiate a brand and increase customer lifetime value. Turn Returns Upside Down.
Retail Focus
APRIL 29, 2022
The Watches of Switzerland Group advances on its mono-brand boutique expansion strategy with the opening of its sixth OMEGA boutique, in Sheffield. The Watches of Switzerland Group, the UK’s largest luxury watch and jewellery specialist, opened a new OMEGA boutique, at Meadowhall, in Sheffield on Thursday 13th April. Meadowhall is a leading shopping destination, which is home to 290 stores from top independent and international brands, alongside leisure and eating and drinking venues.
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
APRIL 29, 2022
BJ’s Wholesale Club is testing out a smaller store format called BJ’s market. The first 43,000 -square-foot concept store opened in Warwick, R.I. and will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce and seasonal products in what is designed to be a more convenient and efficient shopping space. BJ’s market will offer the same product sizes and pricing as BJ’s club stores, as well as the same omnichannel services such as curbside pickup and same-day delivery.
Hyken
APRIL 29, 2022
This week, we feature an article by David Meerman Scott adapted from the new 8th edition of The New Rules of Marketing and PR to be released on May 3, 2022. He shares how organizations can use data and AI-powered tools to benefit customers. As I write this, I’m using web-based artificial intelligence (AI) transcription software called Otter to help me turn recorded audio interviews into a text transcription.
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Retail Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
The company said that Prime Day will take place in July, and some analysts say it may host a second one to make up for its muted sales.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 29, 2022
Brands are hopping on the body positivity bandwagon, but Shapermint is standing out with its data-driven approach. During this episode of Experience Insiders, Gabrielle Richards, Senior Brand Manager for Shapermint, shares how the brand’s latest campaign helped reaffirm, even improve, its focus on inclusivity and deep customer understanding.
Cisco Retail
APRIL 29, 2022
In collaboration with Jon Heaton and Roel Bernaerts. In the last SASE blog , we outlined our aspiration to migrate to “Unified SASE” for most of our network. This unified approach provides superb integrations between SD-WAN, cloud security, end-point security and zero trust — all available through a unified services portal. For our third blog in this series , we’re focusing on how SASE is enabling Cisco IT to improve the productivity and work-life balance for our employees who are working from h
Inside Retail
APRIL 29, 2022
Snap will roll out new features to make it easier for brands to create augmented reality shopping experiences on its Snapchat app as well as a flying camera, the company said on Thursday at its annual presentation to showcase new technology. The Santa Monica, California-based company announced the pocket-sized camera called Pixy, which can fly a few feet above its owner to take photos and videos before landing in the palm of the hand, in a renewed push to grow its hardware business.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Retail Wire
APRIL 29, 2022
Amazon.com posted its first quarterly loss since 2015 as the company faced higher costs to run its warehouses and delivery goods to customers. CEO Andy Jassy said Amazon faces challenges that it is prepared to meet. “This may take some time, particularly as we work through ongoing inflationary and supply chain pressures, he said. “We see encouraging progress on a number of customer experience dimensions, including delivery speed performance as we’re now approaching levels not seen si
Inside Retail
APRIL 29, 2022
Snap will roll out new features to make it easier for brands to create augmented reality shopping experiences on its Snapchat app as well as a flying camera, the company said on Thursday at its annual presentation to showcase new technology. The Santa Monica, California-based company announced the pocket-sized camera called Pixy, which can fly a few feet above its owner to take photos and videos before landing in the palm of the hand, in a renewed push to grow its hardware business.
Retail Wire
APRIL 29, 2022
About 20 percent of Americans went camping in 2021 and more than eight million people did so for the very first time. Forty percent of new campers identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color).
Small Biz Trends
APRIL 29, 2022
The first week of May is National Small Business Week , where we celebrate entrepreneurs and recognize all the hard work it takes to start a business. Many people across the U.S. have a business idea or entrepreneurial aspirations – but not everyone takes action. For some, this inaction is simply due to not knowing the essential steps involved in starting a business.
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Retail Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
The brand was created with fashion designer Michelle Smith and indoor cycling instructor Stacey Griffith and will roll out to 1,500 stores.
Cisco Retail
APRIL 29, 2022
During the onset of the pandemic, most organizations did their best to either enhance or add “Remote work” capabilities. While this initial reaction is understandable, it only solves a piece of the puzzle. There are still opportunities for enhancement. For example, how will organizations ensure remote work is secure, flexible, and collaborative?
Retail Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
ABG alleges Bolt's software services led to technology failures and lost sales, but Bolt denies the claims.
Retail Wire
APRIL 29, 2022
Walmart is launching Love & Sports, an activewear and swim brand from the fashion designer Michelle Smith and SoulCycle instructor Stacey Griffith. Ms. Smith, co-founder of the high-end Milly brand, designed the dress worn by Michelle Obama in her Smithsonian portrait. The Love & Sports brand will expand to offer sneakers and handbags in the fall.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Retail Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
The drop in revenue was larger than the company anticipated, which it said could be due to consumers reacting to inflation and the war in Ukraine.
Retail Wire
APRIL 29, 2022
Victoria’s Secret is selling namesake and Pink brand beauty products on Amazon.com. Through customer feedback and research, we’ve heard consumers want to purchase VS Beauty in Amazon’s store and already search for the product on the site,” said Greg Unis, CEO of beauty at Victoria’s Secret & Co.
Small Biz Trends
APRIL 29, 2022
Two restaurants in Hampshire are having to pay $890,196 – $445,085 in back wages to 63 employees to resolve several violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The restaurants must also pay an equal amount in liquidated damages. New Hampshire Restaurants Will Pay $890K in Wage Theft Case. The agreement was made following a US Department of Labor investigation and litigation.
Retail Wire
APRIL 29, 2022
Publix Supermarkets is offering grocery deliveries in as few as 15 minutes in the Miami area. The grocer is partnering with Instacart that is fulfilling orders from one of its Carrot nano-fulfillment center.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Retail Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
In 2021, the country accounted for about 3% of Coty's sales. Meanwhile, The North Face's latest sustainability effort turns factory scraps into new products.
Retail Wire
APRIL 29, 2022
McDonald’s believes that plant-based alternatives to meat will continue to grow in popularity and it wants to be the go-to place for consumers caring these products. The company is currently testing its McPlant burger with plans to move into other meatless products in partnership with Beyond Meat.
Small Biz Trends
APRIL 29, 2022
If the Senate approves the Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2022 (HR6445), the program will be recharged with an increase of $40 million annually. HR 6445 would reauthorize the 2019 SBDC Act (HR 4406) which would end in 2023. If approved by the Senate, HR 6445 would run through 2025. HR 6445 – Houses Bill Boosts SBDC Funding by $40 Million.
Retail Wire
APRIL 29, 2022
The Food and Drug Administration is putting together a regulatory plan to would see menthol cigarettes banned from the market by as early as 2024. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said that the move will save hundreds of thousands of lives. Menthol brands represent about a third of the U.S. cigarette market.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Small Biz Trends
APRIL 29, 2022
The hottest NFT collection now is Moonbirds which was created by PROOF Collective. After its launch on April 16, Moonbirds now has a secondary market floor price of 20 ETH or $58,566 at the latest ETH price. Early buyers are definitely happy, because the price is increasing at fast rate. One particular NFT from this collection has sold for $1,037,434.
Indigo 9 Digital
APRIL 29, 2022
By Tricia McKinnon Amazon is a clear beneficiary of the COVID-19 pandemic with consumers rushing to shop online while retailers around the world went into lockdown and closed their doors. While brick and mortar sales are rebounding eCommerce sales are still growing with Amazon’s eCommerce sales expected to grow by 14.6% in 2022 to reach $408.2 billion.
Small Biz Trends
APRIL 29, 2022
This article, " No Cutting In Line and No Do-Overs, Either (CARTOON) " was first published on Small Business Trends.
LS Retail
APRIL 29, 2022
©iStock/alfexe Giving up use of the U.S. dollar for global trade and reserve accumulation would be very difficult for U.S. adversaries and would require major economic adjustments, though it would be in the best long-term interests of the United States for the global use of the dollar to be more constrained. Few topics have generated as much discussion in recent weeks as the evolving role of the U.S. dollar in the global trade and capital regime.
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When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
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