Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

If you spend any time at all on social media it’s hard to escape influencers, and there’s a good reason for that — they are incredibly compelling, both to consumers and advertisers. So it will come as no surprise that even after growing a staggering 42% in 2021, the influencer market is expected continue that trajectory in 2022 reaching $15 billion by the end of the year, according to projections from influencer marketplace Collabstr. “ These content creators own consumers’ attention, so it̵

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Global outdoor apparel business Kathmandu Holdings Limited has changed its name to KMD Brands Limited as part of a refreshed corporate strategy. The parent company is looking to distinguish itself from its Kathmandu brand, and the revision to its brand identity will assist in developing the company as a multi-channel business. The company has also established a new logo, purpose and vision statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

Originally developed by Google in 2015, accelerated mobile pages (AMP) is open source technology designed specifically to boost how fast pages load on smartphones and tablets. Three years later, Google introduced AMP for email, which enables senders to include AMP components to create interactive email experiences for recipients. AMP for email has continued to improve functionality, providing email marketers with a slew of personalization and interactivity capabilities — adding loads of features

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Non-profit charity organisation Thread Together will open a permanent Clothing Hub at Lismore Showgrounds to help the community affected by the recent flooding in the region. The new Clothing Hub will be the largest store yet set up by the organisation and will sell a range of new menswear, womenswear, shoes and accessories and a wide selection of childrenswear which will be made at no cost to the recipients. .

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

Inflation was already running hot even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reaching 4.7% for 2021 — the highest annual rate since 2008’s 3.8%. Then war and corresponding economic sanctions sent prices of oil and other commodities soaring. Retailers trying to identify the appropriate actions to take as their costs rise can find themselves in a bind.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Australian fashion retailer APG & Co along with charity organisation Thread Together will donate 9000 items of unworn Sportscraft and JAG stock valued at over $500,000 to flood-hit communities. Thread Together collaborates with Australia’s largest clothing suppliers to donate clothes to people in need across communities. APG is also planning on providing additional support to the distressed community based on requirements.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Premium Australian fashion designer Ginger & Smart has closed two of its Sydney boutiques under the cover of a short-term administration. . Administrators Katherine Barnet and Damien Hodgkinson of Olvera Advisors were appointed on February 25 in what a spokesperson for the retailer’s parent Alquemie Group described to Inside Retail as “a strategic administration to deal with some legacy issues”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

Cra-Z-Art has partnered with The Toy Foundation (TTF) to provide approximately $250,000 in goods to children and families who have been directly impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. The retailer will donate premium markers, colored pencils, crayons, coloring books, activity kits and puzzles, and working with the foundation will ensure 100% of donations support emergency relief efforts in Ukraine and neighboring countries that are serving as safe havens for families seeking refuge from the ongoin

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MARCH 15, 2022

Walmart plans to hire 5,000 technology associates and open new hubs in Atlanta and Toronto this year. The company’s tech team, which grew 26 percent last year, is looking to add people to fill rules in architecture, cybersecurity, data science, data engineering, development, product management, software engineering and technical program management.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

Starbucks is expanding its commitment to become a more inclusive and accessible company with plans to operate 1,000 Starbucks Community Stores globally. The retailer has already developed nearly 150 locations that provide community-relevant programming, economic opportunities and pathways for employees. To reach the 1,000 -store mark, Starbucks will open new stores or designate existing locations as Community Stores.

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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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Tokinomo

MARCH 15, 2022

In-store, online, hybrid, omnichannel. These are just a few faces of the retail industry. People need products and they love to shop. However, the competition is fierce and retailers are looking for new and engaging ways to attract customers.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Pre-owned luxury fashion platform Vestiaire Collective has acquired its US-based competitor Tradesy for an undisclosed sum as part of its ambition to increase its influence in the luxury resale industry. By acquiring Tradesy, Vestiaire Collective will have a membership community of 23 million people, a catalogue of 5 million items, with a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) exceeding US$1 billion.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 15, 2022

56% of retailers think environmental activists pose a bigger risk of supply chain disruption this year than in 2021. Research by international logistics company Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) highlights concerns as pressure group Extinction Rebellion announces new plans for more climate change protests. ST JAMES’S, LONDON/ENGLAND- 5 September 2020: Police observing XR Amazonia Alliance and Animal Rebellion protesting outside the Brazilian Embassy protesting to end the destruction of th

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

As the world continues moving toward an increasingly digital future, more brands are putting their mark on the metaverse. By 2030 it’s expected the metaverse will be worth $943.6 billion globally (US$678.8 billion) according to Grand View Research, and will see a CAGR of 39.4 per cent each year as more parts of business, government and society get involved.

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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 Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

Terry Boyle has been named president and CEO of Zulily. Mr. Boyle succeeds Jeff Yurcisin who has been in the role since May 2018. Mr. Boyle led the design and launch of Nordstromrack.com and served as president of the site and Hautelook.

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MARCH 15, 2022

Nearly two years ago, the Black Lives Matter movement forced Australia’s fashion industry to confront the lack of First Nations representation in their ranks, and since then, there’s been a noticeable uptick in the number of Indigenous models being featured in campaigns and Indigenous fashion brands being shown on runways. But what about behind the scenes?

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

Companies based in the West that have announced partial withdrawals from the Russian market are coming under public pressure to completely cut the chord in light of that country’s attack on neighboring Ukraine. “We’re trying to starve the regime of their resources,” said William F. Browder, a hedge fund manager who worked in Russia and is a critic of corruption on the country.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 15, 2022

Dorotape will be exhibiting at the 2022 Visual Merchandising and Display Show. Visit them on stand G10 between the 5-6 April at the Business Design Centre in London. Dorotape supplies self-adhesive coloured and specialist films to help the retail design, display and graphics specialists achieve the perfect finish each and every time. A vast range of films, sourced from leading manufacturers ASLAN, R-Tape, Neschen and Cover Styl, includes metallised and dichroic films, eco-friendlier non-PVC, rec

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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 Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

Meal-kit delivery companies have seen sales increase over the past couple of years with the novel coronavirus pandemic affecting everyday life in the U.S. As things normalize, however, these same companies are being challenged to keep the momentum going. Some consumers who bought meal kits have improved their culinary skills and essentially outgrown the services.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 15, 2022

KGK Genix will be exhibiting at the 2022 Visual Merchandising and Display Show. Visit them on stand D5 between the 5-6 April at the Business Design Centre in London. KGK Genix is an award-winning multidisciplinary agency specialising in producing exciting and vibrant window and in-store retail displays for some of the world’s leading brands and retailers.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

With customer demands coming in hotter and the stakes higher than ever, assortment planning is the key to profit growth. Here, we help you avoid profit margin mayhem with a considered, data-driven assortment plan. Flying by the seat of your impeccably tailored pants when it comes to your product assortment is never the best use of time. But imagine your store is missing out on 10 per cent of profit simply because you haven’t invested in an assortment plan.

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Wiser

MARCH 15, 2022

In the world of retail, actionable data collection and analysis are essential to making logical, evidence-based decisions that could improve your products’ health on the shelf. Since you rely heavily on consumer shopping behavior and shelf insights, collecting as much information as possible on what goes on inside stores is crucial. But just collecting the data isn’t enough.

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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.

Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Snuggled in a forest at the foot of Japan’s Mt Fuji, Gotemba Premium Outlets is in a location that is picturesque, to say the least. It’s a view that shoppers have been able to enjoy for more than 20 years, since the centre opened the first of its four phases. At the time of opening, it almost doubled the size of the largest existing outlet centre, and represented a tipping point for the factory outlet concept in Asia.

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

Can you remember a time when telehealth appointments were the exception and not the rule? Oh, how things have changed! Recent developments have caused a surge in the number of providers, hospitals, and healthcare facilities establishing a virtual healthcare model—creating a new need to deliver reliable digital experiences for both their patients and healthcare providers.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

After two years of riding a rollercoaster of challenges from delivery delays to quickly pivoting to online initiatives, Witchery managing director Simon Schofield is hopeful about the future of the business, with the re-emergence of large-scale fashion events, the introduction of greater diversity and new shopper behaviours. After two years of riding a rollercoaster of challenges from delivery delays to quickly pivoting to online initiatives, Witchery managing director Simon Schofield is hopeful

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

On March 15, 2022, a government flash bulletin was published describing how state-sponsored cyber actors were able to use the PrintNightmare vulnerability (CVE-2021-34527) in addition to bypassing Duo 2FA to compromise an unpatched Windows machine and gain administrative privileges. This scenario did not leverage or reveal a vulnerability in Duo software or infrastructure, but made use of a combination of configurations in both Duo and Windows that can be mitigated in policy.

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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 Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

Costco will maintain special operating hours for seniors and healthcare workers through April 17 before ending the practice that has been in place for two years. The retailer had previously planned to end the special hours last July but changed those plans when a rise in cases began across the country.

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

The term automation might conjure up different images, depending on who you are. Some people might think about futuristic robots washing your car, cleaning your house, or even serving you a meal. These are all ways to simplify your life. In the IT realm, it’s similar; we think of automation as a way to simplify an organization’s daily business and increase a team’s productivity.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

Kohl’s recent assertion that it is no longer a department store but rather a “focused active and casual lifestyle destination” appears on the surface to be incrementally different than what it has done in the past. Will that be enough to substantially elevate its performance?

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

The past months have shown an acceleration in managed services to support the shift from customers’ demand for IT services. Of the 302 channel partners surveyed by Canalys last month , 32 percent of respondents reported that managed services would represent more than 30% of their revenue in 2022. But developing and selling one or multiple managed services come with challenges, especially as budget may hold you back.

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