Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Lowe’s has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Canadian retail business to Sycamore Partners for $400 million in cash plus a performance-based deferred consideration. The business, which is based in Boucherville, Quebec, operates approximately 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores under several different formats and banners, including RONA , Lowe’s Canada , Réno-Dépôt and Dick’s Lumber.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

One of the most important requirements, when you apply for a grant, is observing the deadline. Miss the deadline, and the vast majority if not all grants will not even open your application. And the best way to avoid that is to submit your application as early as possible. With that in mind, there are several grants that have a November deadline. There are also other grants that go beyond November and you also have to observe their deadline to give yourself a better chance at winning these grant

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Photo by Luis Guillén Burberry and New Concepts@Nordstrom. Photo by Luis Guillén Burberry and New Concepts@Nordstrom. Photo courtesy of Nordstrom. Nordstrom has partnered with Burberry to produce the latest edition of its New Concepts@Nordstrom store-in-store offering with Concept 019: Burberry, which features an exclusive capsule collection. Concept 019: Burberry launched online on Nov. 3, 2022 and will be introduced in stores in December.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

As we all struggle with rising energy costs, one way to save during the colder seasons is by using a space heater. Using a portable space heater can potentially save you some money, as you will only be heating your work area instead of a whole building. Space heaters have come a long way in being a safe, reliable, and sometimes cheaper heating alternative.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Today’s retail supply chains have evolved into complex global webs of infrastructure, vehicles and people that move products from raw material to end consumer. And amazingly, the most complicated and costly leg of these extensive logistics networks is the last mile — that final leg of the retail supply chain that physically connects retail brands with consumers.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

General Mills and Mondolez International are two of a growing list of companies that have hit pause on Twitter advertising as they wait to see what Elon Musk’s ownership will mean for the operation of the social media site.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

More than a million fewer customers purchased products from Wayfair last quarter, a decrease of 22.6 percent year-over-year. The online furniture retailer’s sales fell nine percent during the quarter, which led to a loss of $283 million. “Wayfair’s business isn’t working and it is losing an extensive amount of market share,” said Neil Saunders, an analyst at GlobalData Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply has added on-demand delivery from nearly 2,000 of its stores across the country in a partnership with DoorDash. Customers using the DoorDash marketplace can now get Tractor Supply offerings in categories including farm and ranch, home improvement and lawn and garden delivered to them. All participating Tractor Supply stores will be available on DashPass, the DoorDash membership program that offers free delivery and reduced service fees on eligible orders f

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The National Retail Federation expects sales during November and December to increase between six and eight percent year-over-year. The forecast, which does not include auto dealers, gas stations or restaurants, is an indication that unit volume will be seen to have decreased once inflation is factored in. NRF CEO Matthew Shay said that consumers are likely to concentrate their spending on necessities.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona, Uvagut, at the Wynn Las Vegas Photo courtesy of Canada Goose. Canada Goose’s Las Vegas Snow Room Photo courtesy of Canada Goose. Canada Goose Las Vegas City Toque Photo courtesy of Canada Goose. Canada Goose Las Vegas Photo courtesy of Canada Goose. Canada Goose will expand its U.S. store roster with the addition of two new permanent locations, in Las Vegas and Denver, in addition to hosting pop-up shops in Aspen, Colo. and the Detroit area.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Amazon recently launched a new financing solution for small business sellers in the form of a merchant cash advance. The advance is provided by Parafin, a U.S.-based provider of growth capital for sellers, and lets sellers quickly access capital with transparent and capped rates, no fixed term, no personal guarantee, no credit checks or excessive paperwork, and no late fees.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The trade group predicts year-over-year growth of 6% to 8% and said consumers “remain resilient” even while facing inflation.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Miller Lite’s “fully functioning” limited-edition Christmas Tree Keg Stand is said to be “perfect for keeping your tree fresh and beer cold.” The stand, which costs $49.99, is compatible with Christmas trees up to five feet tall. It weighs up to 150 pounds with lights and ornaments.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Jamie Gersch will take on the position while another Gap Inc. veteran, Heather Archibald, joins as chief product and merchandising officer.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Simon Property Group will close all its malls on Thanksgiving Day except for two in Las Vegas. The largest mall owner in the U.S. previously closed all its malls in 2020 and 2021.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Revenue was down 39% at the struggling e-commerce site, while sales were also down at the company’s flagship television retail banners.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Starbucks reported $8.41 billion in sales for the last quarter, exceeding the $8.32 billion expected by analysts. Higher costs cut into the coffee giant’s profits. Starbucks reported net income of $878 million, down from $1.76 billion a year ago.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The unit includes 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores under the banners Rona, Lowe's Canada, Reno-Depot and Dick's Lumber.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The grocery wholesaler SpartanNash plans to organize its corporate-owned supermarkets under banners that appeal to specific consumer demographics. “We did banner equity studies, and we’ve determined that it is in our best interest, and shareholders’ best interest, to consolidate to four primary banners: Family Fare for our conventional/mass [stores], Supermercado for ethnic, and then our upmarket [stores] will be Martin’s and D&W Fresh Market,” said Masiar Tayebi, chief strategy and informat

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The e-commerce giant is tightening its belt further after pausing hiring in its retail operations last month.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

U.S. employers added 261,000 jobs in October, higher than the 205,000 expected by economists. Job growth has slowed in recent months, with unemployment currently at 3.7 percent, up from 3.5 percent in September. “We’re seeing a labor market that’s showing signs of cooling down, but still very strong and elevated far above its levels before the pandemic,” said Nick Bunker, director of North American economic research for Indeed.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Shoppers can drop off their worn shoes at the footwear retailer’s stores. And the athletics brand is broadening its assortment.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ecommerce is critical for any business in order to grow, but in order to continue to expand, you need more than just the basics. In a quest to get a shiny, new ecommerce solution, business leaders often forget to take into account the IT basics. Does the solution align with your tech stack? How much downtime will your website have? Will this solution need to be upgraded frequently?

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The company said the fund’s initial investments reflect a focus on innovation and customer experience.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

BK Johannessen, Unreal Engine Business Director for Broadcast and Live Events at Epic Games, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world-leading AV and systems integration show taking place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, 31 Jan – 3 Feb 2023. . BK’s keynote, entitled “All Paths Lead to Real-Time”, takes place at 17:15 on Tuesday 31 January in the Conference Suite CC4.1.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In 2022 alone, the brand has replaced its founder and former CEO, established a relationship with Sephora and cut its employee headcount twice.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Sitecore data reveals renewed interested in Black Friday as Brits battle cost of living crisis ahead of Christmas. British retailers can expect a busier Black Friday than last year, according to Sitecore’s Holiday Shopping Trends 2022 Report , as almost half (48%) of UK consumers are planning to take part this year. In comparison, just over a third (38%) said they shopped on Black Friday last year, signalling a renewed interest in the event as shoppers worry about how they’ll afford Christmas.

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LS Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

©iStock/coffeekai Globalization is not over. There may be retrenchment in some areas such as critical technologies and reshaping in others such as onshoring or regionalization. But this new globalization is also a unique opportunity to rethink the current framework where we maintain the benefits garnered from an open flow of trade, people, information, and culture.

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Mulesoft

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Adopting APIs has allowed organizations to create exceptional customer experiences that help businesses meet and exceed their goals. And as API use increases across diverse architectures and business priorities, IT teams need to ensure control and security for those APIs. After all, customer trust is slow to build and quick to lose – and one […].

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Bensons for Beds today (4 November) re-opened evesleep.co.uk less than three weeks after it bought eve Sleep’s brand and intellectual property. As promised in October, eve Sleep is being retained by Bensons as a standalone brand and the website will return from hibernation with all the key eve Sleep mattresses its customers loved. Returning in time for the key trading period, the eve Sleep website includes its six best-selling mattress ranges – the premium, original and lighter available as h

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