Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The term “supply chain” has officially entered the mainstream vernacular thanks to the disruption of the last couple of years. Yet despite (or perhaps because of) all the recent snarls in the long-haul supply chain, a host of new services have popped up offering consumers faster delivery than ever before. Valerie Metzker, Head of Partnerships, Roadie.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Amazon on Thursday forecast a slowdown in sales growth for the holiday season, disappointing Wall Street and warning that inflation-wary consumers and businesses had less money to spend. Amazon’s 12 per cent extended-trade stock drop erased about $140 billion in its market capitalisation, greater than the entire value of companies such as Morgan Stanley, Netflix and Lockheed Martin.
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Economic uncertainty is proving to be a hindrance to even the largest retailers. Amazon has posted projected growth ranging from 2% to 8% for Q4 2022, and the disappointing numbers caused its share price to drop more than 10% as of the morning of Oct. 28. The ecommerce giant’s modest outlook added to the general downturn other tech titans like Meta and Microsoft are experiencing, though Apple ’s outlook was a bit cheerier.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”), the acquisitive subsidiary of US-based real estate investment and asset management firm The Ardent Companies, has completed its acquisition of the retail element of The Royal Exchange in the City of London from Oxford Properties. The Royal Exchange, located opposite the Bank of England between Threadneedle Street and Cornhill, is the City’s leading luxury retail destination.
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
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The late iconic film star Paul Newman ( The Sting, Cool Hand Luke, The Hustler, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid ) also had a well-known philanthropic side that was institutionalized with his 1982 founding of Newman’s Own. Beginning with salad dressings decorated with a drawing of Newman’s face and later expanding to other food products, the brand pledged 100% of its profits to charities benefiting children.
Small Biz Trends
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced some planned events to celebrate the upcoming National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) from October 31 to November 4. National Veterans Small Business Week is Almost Here. The plans include a series of virtual and in-person events highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of veteran small business owners in the United States.
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Small Biz Trends
OCTOBER 28, 2022
This is the season for engaging extra help to handle anticipated holidays sales. Big retailers, such as Walmart and Macy’s, announced their holiday hiring plans — down from 2021 but still significant numbers. Other companies, due to the nature of their business (e.g., ski resorts; amusement parks), may use seasonal workers as their core staffing solution.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 28, 2022
At the start of the holiday season last year, Walmart launched an online Netflix storefront featuring exclusive products and experiences from the streamer’s most popular franchises. Now, Walmart is bringing the digital Netflix Hub to more than 2,400 real-world locations. The new dedicated store section will feature music, apparel, collectibles, games and seasonal items from top shows and films, including Stranger Things , Squid Game , The Witcher , Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio and Glass Onion:
Small Biz Trends
OCTOBER 28, 2022
If you want to give your business a chance at winning a grant you have to make sure your company aligns with the mission of the organization. This includes the Small Business Administration (SBA), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), local governments, non-profits, and private organizations. Whether it is a public or private organization, they all have a specific issue they want to address with the funds they are giving away.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 28, 2022
In today’s competitive and connected retail market, one mistake or delay can result in losing ground to a competitor. One of the most powerful tools you should implement to ensure your long-term success is a retail Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. What is a Retail ERP System? Every business has a number of core processes, units and departments that each function as vital cogs in the machinery, including manufacturing, order management, purchasing inventory, accounting, human reso
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Retail Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The e-commerce giant may be shifting to a more cautious approach in order to maintain profitable growth.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Amazon has expanded its luxury presence by partnering with What Goes Around Comes Around , the trusted reseller of authenticated high-end vintage. Through the partnership, a dedicated WGACA section showcasing vintage luxury accessories and bags is featured on Amazon’s site. The move is an expansion of Amazon’s Luxury Stores experience, which the ecommerce giant introduced in 2020, and reflects the continued momentum of luxury resale.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Interim Bed, Bath and Beyond CEO to stay on in role. Interim chief executive of Bed, Bath and Beyond Sue Gove will retain the role, according to a statement made by the company on Wednesday. Gove is the founder of a retail consulting and advisory firm, Excelsior Advisors. Before that, she was president and chief executive officer of Golfsmith International Holdings, chief operating officer of Zale Corp, according to CNBC and the organisation’s website.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2022
A new law in New York City will require companies with four or more employees to post salary ranges for jobs they are looking to fill, including those that are 100 percent remote or involve a hybrid schedule. New York is among a growing number of places in the U.S. that require salary transparency. Colorado has a law on the books and California and Washington will put theirs into effect next year.
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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.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Margaret River Shopping Centre and Busselton Boulevard Shopping Centre in Western Australia have been put for sale for the first time in 10 years. On behalf of the vendor, a private family that has owned the centres since 2011, James Douglas of CBRE and Craig Butler of VPG Property will oversee the sale process. The two locations, which are south of Perth in popular tourist areas in Western Australia, are retail centres with Coles as their anchor.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Hobby Lobby founder David Green wrote in an op-ed that he plans to give his company away. “As an owner, there are certain rights and responsibilities, including the right to sell the company and keep the profits for yourself and your family,” he wrote. “As our company grew, that idea began to bother me more and more. Well-meaning attorneys and accountants advised me to simply pass ownership down to my children and grandchildren.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Australian personalised leather company Maison de Sabré has become a key global player, and is now looking to propel the business further in the Australian market. Founded by brothers Omar and Zane Sabré, the company recently collaborated with Disney , and is about to launch another collaboration with Barneys, an upscale department store in New York.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Shein’s global sales are forecast to reach $24 billion this year, moving the Singapore-based company past H&M and closer to Zara as the top-selling fast-fashion retailer.
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Small Biz Trends
OCTOBER 28, 2022
What’s the best Etsy app? It depends on what you need! Check out our list of the 12 best Etsy apps, and find out which one is perfect for your shop. Whether you need to track inventory, manage your Etsy account orders, or create marketing materials, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in! What Is an Etsy Seller App? Etsy Seller apps are a collection of tools that allow sellers to manage their Etsy business.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Including $167 million in vested stock options, the executive’s pay is 2,299 times the median salary of the company’s employees.
Small Biz Trends
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Transferring large files to a flash drive is a huge convenience. It allows small businesses to be more efficient in an increasingly mobile ecosystem. And as the storage price continues to fall, it is affordable and convenient to carry large amounts of storage in a small form factor. The best flash drive for a small business in this list provides plenty of storage with the latest transfer speed specifications.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The e-commerce giant defended his assertion, that joining a union would disadvantage employees, as a lawful explanation of the company’s views.
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.
Small Biz Trends
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Building a team is often one of the most important elements of creating a successful business. There are many challenges that come with team building, especially in 2022. But it’s worth taking the extra steps to intentionally create a cohesive unit. In fact, team building isn’t just about hiring new employees. Once you’ve onboarded new workers, it’s time to focus on making those team members successful.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Retailers are investing more in technology as consumers seek faster checkout options, a Zebra Technologies report found.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Home Depot’s 12-foot tall skeleton popped up on lawns all across the country before Halloween 2021. This year, Americans are making room for a 9.5-foot tall animatronic werewolf that has glowing eyes and lets out a howl.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Following the sale of 12 million shares earlier this year, the struggling retailer filed paperwork to sell an additional $150 million worth of shares.
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Fishing regulators and fishermen are coming face-to-face with the possibility that several important seafood species may have been pushed to the point of no return due to climate change. Species including Alaskan snow crabs, Chinook salmon, flounder, Northern shrimp, red king crabs and soft-shell crabs are at risk.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Experts note that shipping rates are negotiable, but how amenable the delivery giants will be to concessions is up for debate.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Bed Bath & Beyond said it is following up on a possible data breach that may have happened as a result of a phishing scam. The retailer said it was reviewing data to determine if any important corporate or customer information had been compromised. Bed Bath & Beyond doesn’t think sensitive data was accessed.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The sports retailer tapped the veteran human resources executive to enhance its diversity and inclusion efforts.
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