Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Walmart has launched a new digital storefront that will feature exclusive products and experiences centered on some of Netflix ’s most popular franchises. The Netflix Hub at Walmart launched Oct. 11, and new products and content will continue to be added over the coming months for fan-favorite brands such as Stranger Things , Nailed It! and CoComelon , as well as for new shows like Ada Twist, Scientist.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Local luxury fashion brand Camilla is well-loved for its vibrant prints and colours, and glamorously distinctive collections. In this edited podcast interview with Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra, Camilla CEO Jane McNally discusses what makes the brand so unique, its online and digital growth, and its plans to expand internationally. .
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Michaels will launch a marketplace for third-party craft supply sellers, though no debut date has been set. The Michaels Marketplace will be invite-only and aimed at “high-volume sellers of components, tools or craft materials,” according to an announcement on the company’s website. The retailer also is currently seeking third-party solution providers in areas including payment processors, order management and shipping and fulfillment.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Uniqlo Singapore recently marked the 5th year of its Orchard Central Global Flagship, despite the pandemic presenting various challenges for the business locally. It follows a move last year to reopen its ION Orchard, Plaza Singapura and Orchard Central stores as Uniqlo Towns , a retail destination concept that offers shoppers varied experiences, from sustainability to local arts and culture.
Advertisement
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.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 11, 2021
It’s been a rough couple of years, to put it mildly. A global pandemic, social unrest, the proliferation of “fake news” and political gridlock have led to an erosion of consumers’ faith in some of our country’s most revered institutions. As consumers’ trust in religious organizations, government and the media crumbles, the Kearney Consumer Institute (KCI) has found that there is an opportunity for businesses to fill the gap.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
A new report into the industry conditions of retail, fast-food and warehouse workers has found that despite many being heralded as ‘essential workers’ for the past two years, most don’t have the same access to better conditions, pay and flexibility that has allowed other industries to survive the pandemic. The ‘Who Cares?’ report comes as workers around the globe are leaving jobs they deem unsatisfying, or who are burned out by toxic industry practices.
Experience Retail Today brings together the best content for retail owners from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Australia’s travel retailers are counting down the weeks until international borders are scheduled to reopen next month, after 20 long months of isolation from the rest of the world — bar an all-too-brief travel bubble with New Zealand. Before the pandemic, international travellers spent over $40 billion a year when visiting Australia, according to Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra, and that boost to the economy has been “sorely missed”.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2021
With Halloween just weeks away, consumers are quickly clearing out store shelves as the supply of costumes and decorations is out of line with demand. “[Our selection was] really good between the middle of September and the end of September. Once October hit it was just gone, gone, gone,” said Kam Featherstone, a Spirit Halloween associate in Utah.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Luxury spending during lockdowns does not appear to have abated. Retail innovations in indulgence and luxury categories continue apace, and more mainstream categories continue to premiumise. Here are a few of the latest stores to check out from around the globe. Luxury nesting with Nordstrom. Upmarket department store Nordstrom has introduced a two-storey ‘Home’ space at its Manhattan flagship location as part of the launch of the Nordstrom Home collection nationwide.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Retailers are looking to reduce the numbers of big sales events they are running in recognition of supply chain challenges and to protect margins. That has made it easier to find reasons to skip Columbus Day sales, which have become more controversial based on historical facts related to the arrival of Europeans in the new world. The fact that many people do not have the day off from work has also decreased its importance as a sales driver.
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.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Retail shopping centres face a major challenge rebuilding customer traffic and sales after the Covid-19 pandemic is controlled. With occupancy rates under pressure, shopping-centre landlords have already reviewed property valuations to account for tighter rent market conditions and financial concessions required to retain key retail brands. More pain is looming for the shopping centre industry, however, even with the reallocation of retail floorspace to prospective new entertainment, hospitality
Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The new paradigm that enterprises deal with includes connecting users to countless applications including business critical applications which may be hosted on-premises or in the cloud. With millions of users worldwide connecting – from many sources, enterprises and service providers have not been able to accurately and completely monitor, report on, and manage service and performance levels of all of these interactions.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The pandemic has significantly changed shopper behaviour – from what they buy, to how they buy, and even how much they spend. Not only that, but the pandemic has also changed consumers’ expectations of retailers, with customers increasingly seeking convenience, speed, and transparency from the brands they shop with. In order to help navigate these trends and connect with the post-pandemic shopper, ShipStation, in conjunction with Inside Retail, have released a new research report, Making The Dif
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2021
From Dick's Public Lands outdoors banner to Bloomie's to Ulta's Target shop-in-shops, here's some of the most notable concept launches this year.
Advertisement
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.
Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Here at DevNet, we really love APIs. (Duh!) And while we hope you enjoy consuming Cisco’s APIs and making awesome integrated solutions with us, if you’ve ever worked on a software project of any complexity you’ve likely been faced with creating your own private/internal (or even public facing) APIs. Putting together a few GET requests and an HTTP listener for a client/server app you control is fairly easy.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Schnuck Markets held a grand reopening of its remodeled store in Kirkwood, MO, which features a food hall filled with local eateries and a store-within-the-store streetwear clothing department.
Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
SCTE Cable-Tec Expo starts this week and runs from October 11-14. I do not know about you, but I was optimistic that we finally get together in person this fall for SCTE Expo, especially since this year it is in my hometown of Atlanta. Unfortunately, we will have to live with another virtual experience, but that does not mean Cisco does not have some great content to share with the industry.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Neiman Marcus has put the spotlight on Latino designers in its window displays as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, which ends Oct. 15. Gabriela Hearst, Carolina Herrera, Johanna Ortiz, Tata Harper, Manolo Blahnik, Oscar de la Renta, Narcisco Rodriquez and Paco Rabanne are among the designers being highlighted as part of the promotion.
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
Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Several years ago, my mother spent more than a month in the ICU at our local hospital, and I was the “daughter on the spot.” The several-times-a-day ICU visitor. The family contact with her medical team. The texter of updates and answerer of calls. My sisters lived hours away, so I was the one who held the phone for FaceTime on the days they couldn’t visit, giving my mom a chance to hear my sisters’ voices and them an opportunity to see her face.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Brian Goldner, chief executive officer and chairman of Hasbro Inc., will take an immediate medical leave. Mr. Goldner has been under medical treatment for cancer since 2014. Independent director Rich Stoddart will succeed Mr. Goldner on an interim basis.
Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
It’s a time of transition and digital transformation in financial services. Whether a retail bank, wealth management firm, credit union, or insurance company with a banking segment, the financial industry is facing dramatic changes on how best to accommodate customers, and what is the appropriate mix between brick-and-mortar bank branches, remote work, self-service ATMs, and digital platforms.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Vessels are stacking up in ports on the West Coast and to a lesser degree on the East Coast, and the situation that created the current crisis is not likely to be rectified any time soon. Savannah, the third largest port in the U.S. behind New York-New Jersey and Los Angeles-Long Beach, shipping containers are piled up to five high as goods are almost as slow getting moved out as they were in arriving in the first place.
Advertisement
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.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Employers are offering incentives like sign-on bonuses, tuition assistance and higher pay to staff up, but challenges remain.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Cotton prices rose to a 10-year high last week, up 47 percent since the start of the year, as heat waves and drought have wiped out crops across the country. “We think inventory will remain rational, margins will remain strong, and retailers will be able to push bigger and more consistent price increases than they’ve been able to for over a decade,” said Credit Suisse analyst Michael Binetti.
Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The Meraki team recently announced Webhook **Custom** Payload Templates, a new way to receive and present network alerts. Learn more and engage with the team in the Meraki Community post, and learn more about the details below. The new Webhook Payload Templates feature is awesome! But we’re getting questions from you like: Can I change the formatting a little?
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Digitally natives adopted an aesthetic particularly attractive to young shoppers. The pandemic only helped push consumers to shop with those brands.
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
VMS
OCTOBER 11, 2021
California has adopted a law that requires large retailers to create a gender-neutral toy section, reports the Los Angeles Times. The law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newson, will take effect in 2024. It requires retail stores with 500 or more employees to merchandise some toys and childcare products in gender-neutral areas. Stores are still free to sell other toys and childcare items in boy and girls sections as well.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2021
With fraud losses totaling $7 billion in the U.S. and $30 billion globally, retailers must find ways to protect their bottom line from erosion while growing the top line through sales.
Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 11, 2021
In the six years I have worked on the Cisco Corporate Affairs team, I have seen firsthand how natural disasters and humanitarian crises impact some of the world’s most vulnerable people. . From Hurricane Maria devastating the island of Puerto Rico to armed conflicts forcing people to flee countries like Syria and South Sudan – when crises occur, they most often affect already vulnerable communities that lack the resources to respond and recover from them. .
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The 2021 holiday season is bound to be a tug and war between shifts back to pre-pandemic consumer habits and mounting supply chain and labor challenges.
Advertisement
Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
293 
Let's personalize your content