Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 21, 2022
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Tokinomo
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Are you looking for ways to prepare for the challenges of the retail industry in 2023? We've compiled a list of the best resources for retail professionals, including blogs, podcasts, books, and guides to help you stay up-to-date on the latest trends.
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Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 21, 2022
FedEx is planning to cut an additional $1 billion in costs, citing weak demand that led to a disappointing profit for Q2 2023, which ended Nov. 30. Most of the cuts are expected to impact the Express unit through measures including fewer flights. The reductions will add to cost-cutting measures announced in September to bring FedEx’s total fiscal savings plan for 2023 to $3.7 billion.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Listed online retailer Kogan has bought Brosa, the collapsed online furniture chain for $1.5 million, just a week after it entered voluntary administration. Michael Korda and Richard Tucker of administrators KordaMentha said Kogan was the successful bidder after more than 30 prospective buyers expressed an interest in the stricken chain. Kogan said Brosa would be relaunched with an expanded range and value and maintain its brand and website.
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
DECEMBER 21, 2022
In the holiday spirit of giving, Tractor Supply Company helped 9-year-old Caroline Lantz, who is battling cancer, by granting her wish of supporting abandoned and neglected dogs. Lantz was surprised with a shopping spree at the Franklin, Tenn. Tractor Supply store. There, she chose supplies that were donated to local nonprofit Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue & Sanctuary , which provides shelter to sick, neglected, injured and homeless animals.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Colette by Colette Hayman has bought luxury online accessories brand The Daily Edited after a three-month search for a buyer. The company was placed in liquidation after company members voted in favour of winding the business up on September 30, following a tumultuous three years in its history, sparked by a high-profile dispute between co-founders Alyce Tran and Tania Liu.
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365 Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and a rocky economic outlook for 2023 may have retailers feeling spooked this year, especially as companies are still recovering from the pandemic. . But there is plenty of opportunity for brands to use technology to innovate and thrive in the new year. Here’s an overview of the most important trends every retailer needs to pay attention to in 2023.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Australian shoppers are ready and are headed back to stores, bringing with them high expectations that the products they want will be in stock. According to Oracle’s latest Retail Consumer Study , 53 per cent of consumers plan to shop mostly in-store this holiday season, and an additional 25 per cent plan to shop through a combination of in-store and online channels.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 21, 2022
A “pre-Christmas blizzard” is expected to play havoc with travel plans, shopping and holiday parties this Thursday across regions of the Central and Northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Forecasters are warning the public of possible “bomb cyclone conditions,” along with frigid temps and high winds. Rain and heavy winds will likely hamper activities in the Northeast as well on Friday.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Department stores and other retailers dependent on clothing sales face a gloomy 2023 and may shutter more locations, according to the analysts.
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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
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Big box chains, from Kohl’s to Bed, Bath and Beyond, have a lot on the line this holiday season but, based on its sheer size and market influence, Target may represent the biggest case of a retailer that desperately needs a win. Target isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to its in-store merchandising and displays. Shoppers are seeing low-priced gift recommendations displayed every few yards throughout the store, topped with bigger price signs.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Consumers choose online shopping for more product options and will switch brands or retailers to save money.
365 Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
As the labour market continues to evolve, employers and job seekers alike need to understand the importance of digital presence and its role in the overall job search experience. With the rise of digital resources such as Gowork.com, employers now have an opportunity to build their image and improve their ratings more than ever before. What is GoWork?
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Learning from larger chains facing inventory issues, small and midsize businesses are working to better predict what they need.
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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 Wire
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Fedex’s second-quarter results revealed lower package volumes, pointing to weak demand from China, in particular. However, thanks in part to gasoline surcharges, the company was able to continue turning a profit, sending shares higher in trading yesterday. As for domestic sales, management is waiting for consumers to start gearing up again after indulging during the pandemic.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The notice comes just six months after the company’s shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The maker of Scotch tape and Post-It notes has decided that the writing is on the wall when it comes to the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in manufacturing. Recently, the EPS has proposed banning PSAS as hazardous materials and lawsuits are targeting manufacturers in order to recoup cleanup costs. “While PFAS can be safely made and used, we also see an opportunity to lead in a rapidly evolving external regulatory and business landscape to make the greatest impact for those we
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The company has worked with Foot Locker CEO Mary Dillon, in addition to other wholesale partners, as it plans its channel strategy.
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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 Wire
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Workers at many unionized Starbucks locations around the country took to picket lines beginning last Friday for a three-day strike, flexing their muscles and drawing attention to what they say are unfair unilateral decisions made management without consulting workers. “They’re changing our store hours from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,” said Regahan Hall, Starbucks Supervisor at a Memphis café. “So, they’re cutting down our hours like our store hours in general wi
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The e-commerce giant has faced various safety complaints over the years, and an investigation at six warehouses in five states is ongoing.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 21, 2022
At a hearing in San Jose, CA, seeking to determine if the Federal Trade Commission will block Meta’s purchase of a virtual reality (VR) fitness game startup, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, admitted that yes, his company is “trying to shape the future of technology.” Given that the VR market is still in its infancy, such a move by the FTC would seem to set a new precedent in preventing Meta from cornering a market that has not yet taken hold.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The FTC has just announced a release of updated “Health Products Compliance Guidance” to help advertisers ensure that claims about the benefits and safety of health-related products are truthful, not misleading, and supported by science. Last tackled in 1998 and styled as a Dietary Supplements Advertising guide for dietary supplements, the new guidance document covers a broad spectrum of products including foods, over-the-counter drugs, homeopathic products, health equipment, diagnostic tests an
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Retailers that cater to discount-conscious consumers are thriving, and so chains like Five Below Inc. and TJX Cos. are making hay while the sun shines, opening about 100 new stores each by the end of this fiscal year, according to Coresight Research. No other retail sector, however, is experiencing a growth surge like big dollar store chains, which are leveraging the ability to serve exurb areas around the country.
Independent Retailer
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Operating a business can be challenging, and especially with all of the negative impacts from the pandemic, many companies are still struggling to stay afloat. Since many retailers are experiencing an inventory bloat at the moment, it is crucial for wholesale suppliers to figure out ways to save money wherever they can. With the new year quickly approaching, it is a wise idea for business owners and managers to set some new year’s resolutions and review the different ways you can cut costs.
VMS
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Help VMSD magazine deck the pages of its January/February 2022 “Look Book” issue with holiday window displays! Each year, we feature a range of holiday themed windows from around the world in our recap, to be featured in print and online. And there’s still time to submit! We’ve extended the deadline to January 3, 2023. For more information, or to submit your display, click here.
Shopping Center
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Lahaina, Hawaii — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Lahaina Gateway, a retail center comprising 135,996 square feet in the West Maui community of Lahaina. U.S. Realty Partners Inc. acquired the property for $37.3 million. Bryan Ley, Gleb… The post JLL Arranges $37.3 Million Sale of Western Maui Shopping Center appeared first on Shopping Center Business.
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VMS
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Heading into 2023, the growth plans at Nordstrom (Seattle) are focused solely on its Nordstrom Rack off-price division. The retailer plans to open six new Racks in the coming year, bringing the total to about 260 in the U.S. and Canada, but its department store stable is currently projected to remain unchanged, at 100 in the two countries. Nordstrom says the Rack unit “plays a critical role in the company’s ‘Closer to You’ strategy, which focuses on delivering customers a more convenient a
365 Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Record numbers of goods were returned by customers after this year’s Black Friday. In fact, the total number of returns for November 2021 in its entirety were already hit by Black Friday 2022. The spike has no doubt been influenced by the huge shift to online shopping, fuelled by high rates of physical store closures in the last two years. However, it’s not down to this alone, there are a number of other factors driving the trend.
VMS
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Jack in the Box Inc. (San Diego) has a signed agreement with Cedar Tree Restaurant Group (Fruit Cove, Fla.) for 37 new restaurants and 46 existing stores in four Southeast markets: Nashville, Tenn.; Baton Rouge, La.; Greenville, S.C.; and Charlotte, N.C. This deal comes on the heels of the brand’s fourth-quarter earnings call, where it was announced that Jack in the Box is projecting positive net unit growth for the first time in four years.
365 Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Once again, we find ourselves amidst the festive season, with retail spaces battling it out for all-important consumer attention. Operating in a highly saturated market, retail owners are having to explore unique ways to draw in customers, with AV displays being a core way to elevate spaces and capitalise on a customer’s initial interest. For instance, high brightness window screens are an essential way to draw shoppers’ attention and raise footfall.
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