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Autonomous Mini-Supermarket tegut…teo Expands in Germany

Retail TouchPoints

German grocery chain tegut… has piloted a fully automated mini-supermarket concept in Fulda, Germany, with plans to open another three locations in 2021 and, eventually, hundreds of the digital self-service stores across the country. The compact concept — called “ tegut… teo ” — boasts a modular design and wooden construction to complement the store network in a hyperlocal format.

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10 Retail Conferences and Trade Shows Still Happening in 2021

Tokinomo

The retail industry, like so many other industries, is currently being rocked hard by the Coronavirus which has unfortunately resulted in many conferences and trade shows being canceled. Social distancing is, after all, a tricky thing to do in the midst of a global pandemic and some retailers (including big ones) are going bankrupt.

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Sephora Plans 260 New Stores for 2021, Including 60 Freestanding Locations

Retail TouchPoints

Sephora is continuing its move away from malls with the announcement of the largest store expansion in its 21-year history in the U.S. More than 260 new stores are slated to open this year, including 60 freestanding locations and 200 shop-in-shops inside Kohl’s department stores. The LVMH -owned beauty retailer said in a statement that the new store openings were a sign of its confidence in brick-and-mortar retail: “Beauty is one of the most interactive retail experiences and the in-store experi

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Re-Open for Business! What Are Your Store Reopening Plans?

Retail Assist

After what’s seemed like a very long winter, it seems like there’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel! After Boris Johnson’s announcement last week, it was very encouraging to hear the government’s plans for the UK exiting lockdown – and hopefully returning to some normality. Whilst the first stage will see schools re-open, step two will see non-essential retail and close-contact services, such as hairdressers and nail salons, open on 12 th April.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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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Nordstrom to Open Tonal Exercise Demo Spaces Inside 40 Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Nordstrom will open 40 Tonal store-within-a-store locations in 20 states, including 12 where the exercise equipment retailer doesn’t have a physical location. Tonal machines utilize AI software and digital weight, which is determined through a full-body strength assessment, to power adaptive resistance technology that learns from the user for a more personalized full-body workout.

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PR vs. paid advertising: Which is better with building awareness and driving sales to retailers

Retail Bound

Advertising and public relations (PR) are important marketing tools; they help businesses to build brands and communicate with their targeted audiences. However, the two differ in terms of how they are packaged and delivered to the intended audience. To know which is better in building awareness and driving sales for your business, let’s first start by understanding what each represents.

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Zoom Cocktail Hour with Chris Griffin, CEO of LRG Online

Retail Insider

Retail Insider, in partnership with Novomind , held its latest ‘Zoom Cocktail Hour’ with Chris Griffin, CEO of LRG Online, who detailed how he is building out Secret Sales as the largest discount-only, branded product site in the world. Since buying the Secret Sales business he has repositioned it away from a flash sales site to being a regular online marketplace with the focus on brands selling lines off-price.

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Bloomingdale’s Adds Extra Tier, Removes Branded Credit Card Requirement from Loyalty Program

Retail TouchPoints

Bloomingdale’s has expanded its Loyallist program by adding an extra tier of benefits, and allowing all shoppers to reach every level even without their having a Bloomingdale’s-branded credit card. Customers who reach the new “Top of the List Unlocked” level will still be incentivized to use a Bloomingdale’s card with a 5% back feature for purchases made with a branded card.

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Steering clear of overly-cautious mindsets…

Retail Insider

One of the notable features of the hospitality industry this past year has been the snaking queues of cars leading up to the counters of the drive-thru units of McDonald’s, Costa, KFC and a growing number of other foodservice operators. These outlets have been the perfect creation for servicing diners in a covid-19-ridden landscape where even the most cautious of individuals have felt safe venturing out for takeaway food while cossetted in the controlled environment of their own vehicle.

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Introducing Document Library: Everything You Need to Know

RepslyBlog

Repsly’s latest update makes it easier than ever for field teams to access planograms, sell sheets, training materials, and more — right from the store. Introducing Document Library, the easiest way for field teams to share and access the files they need to execute to perfection at the shelf.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.

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In A COVID-19 World, Retailers Should Focus on Keeping Employees Engaged [Video]

Graff Retail

We’re still all reeling from COVID-19 and with the lockdown, it seems retailers will continue to be faced with challenging situations.

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Inurface to bring experiential to the high street with joint acquisition of We Are Interact and EventsTag

Retail Technology Review

The inurface group has announced their purchase of interactive technology brand We Are Interact and technology platform, EventsTag on the 24thFebruary 2021.

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The Keys to Keeping Your Online Payment System Legal and Secure

Retail TouchPoints

The internet facilitates every aspect of our lives, which has only become more obvious during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we spend much of our time online, confidence in internet security remains quite low. Research by PwC suggests that 69% of consumers think online companies are vulnerable to cyberattacks, and only 10% of consumers feel they have complete control over their personal information.