Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Build-A-Bear Workshop is reimagining its ecommerce site with the Bear Builder 3D Workshop, an animated shopping experience that moves the experience of bringing a teddy bear “to life” online. The site is designed to take shoppers through the bear-building experience in an immersive 3D environment. The experience begins with whimsical music and a selection of bears to choose from.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Dig out your grandparents’ old photos because this autumn and winter, we’re seeing a fashion comeback of some the most iconic garments in the likes of acid-wash jeans, pleated skirts, and grandad vests with a modern twist. The autumn/winter fashion shows that took place in June–September paraded exquisite looks that blend style with comfort in an extravaganza of statement pieces.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Ecommerce holiday sales are projected to reach a whopping $210 billion to $218 billion this season, up 11% to 15% from the 2020 holiday season. Inevitably, with increased spend comes increased competition from new and growing online retailers. Add to that the supply chain issues that have exacerbated online retailers’ bottom line this year, and you’ve got quite the challenge.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Trends come and go, but trainers and sneakers always find their way into everyone’s wardrobe. The global sneakers market has gone from strength to strength over the years, skyrocketing from over $34 billion (£24 billion) in 2012 to over $70 billion (£50 billion) in 2020 – and you can rest assured that your fancy new footwear will stay strong in the fashion world, as it is projected that by 2025, the industry will be sitting pretty at over $102 billion (£73 billion). .
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Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
PacSun is expanding its gender-neutral PacSun Kids concept into the brick-and-mortar space with a store at the Mall of America, according to Shop Eat Surf. The shop, which will sell a line of items designed for children ages four to 14 , will be located next to its existing space in the shopping center. The collection covers a wide range of apparel, including graphic tees, bottoms and outerwear, all designed with an emphasis on sustainability, self-expression and comfort.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Employers added a total of 531,000 U.S. jobs in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which found widespread gains including in the leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, manufacturing, and transportation and warehousing sectors.
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Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Apple plans to begin ending mask wearing requirements for customers at some of its U.S. stores. The move is expected to apply to around 100 of Apple’s 270 stores in the U.S. Apple associates will still be required to wear masks.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The Co-op has linked up with manufacturing giant Unilever to launch two trials of refillable packaging, to find out how consumers will respond. The trial will test two refill models: ‘Refill on the go’ and ‘Return on the go’ and include some of Unilever’s best-known brands. Persil, Simple, Radox and Alberto Balsam will be available. This story continues at Co-op links up with Unilever to trial refillable packaging.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Pfizer and Merck have both tested COVID-19 treatments in pill form that each says is effective in preventing severe illness from the virus. Pfizer claims its Paxlovid cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89 percent when given within three days of patients developing symptoms. Merck, had its pill authorized by the British government.
Cisco Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Cisco hosted our first Global Advocate Awards on November 4, 2021, where we celebrated excellence in advocacy and innovation across ten categories. The program recognizes Cisco advocates who have gone above and beyond to share their expertise and technology best practices, including top-performing advocates from our Global Gateway customer community and our Marketing Velocity Voice partner community.
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365 Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The UK led the way for shopper footfall among the major European economies in October in an encouraging sign for retailers ahead of Christmas, figures show. Total UK footfall was down by 13.7% in October compared with two years ago – adjusted to avoid the impact of the pandemic – with a 3.2 percentage point improvement from September, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
A U.S. National Labor Relations Board hearing officer in August said Amazon.com interfered with a union election held at its Bessemer, AL, warehouse earlier this year. A new election has been ordered as a result and, in recent weeks, Amazon has been ramping up its campaign to thwart organizing activity at the facility.
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Respondents listed YouTube, Instagram and TikTok among some of their top sources for product discovery, the report found.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
First-time jobless claims in the U.S. fell 14,000 to 269,000 last week, the lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic. A total of 2.1 million Americans were collecting unemployment for the week of Oct. 23, down from 7.1 million a year ago.
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Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
That day the retailer will offer a 50% discount on toys, a category with especially challenging supply chain issues leading up to the holidays.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
HanesBrands CEO Steve Bratspies said that 30 percent of the apparel brand’s inventory is currently in transit due to supply chain issues connected to the pandemic. Mr. Bratspies said that the company would have had about 10 percent of its inventory in transit pre-pandemic.
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
With everything from a 7% rise to an 11% surge, experts differ on exactly how much holiday sales will grow this year.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Manufacturers and retailers are shaking up their supply chain operations as producing and receiving goods remains a challenge across the globe. Many companies expect disruptions to last through the first half of next year and some are concerned that issues could remain for longer than that, potentially pushing into 2023.
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Retail Minded
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The inventions of new technologies and the internet have impacted all walks of human life. For instance, it allowed consumers to shop online and have their goods delivered to their doorsteps within no time. So, today, doing shopping online is the most convenient way for most consumers. . Besides, the internet allows customers to make price comparisons between different online stores before making the final buying decision.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The National Retail Federation issued a statement contending that a vaccine mandate for companies with more than 100 employees would “impose burdensome new requirements on retailers during the crucial holiday season.
Cisco Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
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Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The retailer tapped two e-commerce vets to advance digital operations and unveiled an interactive e-commerce experience.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Meta, the retailer formerly known as Facebook, is considering opening its first retail stores, reports The New York Times. The stores will showcase metaverse exploration devices like virtual reality headsets and video teleconferencing devices that can be used through the Facebook app. The first store, a flagship, is reportedly planned for Burlingame, Calif., where the company has an office for Reality Labs.
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Most shoppers are putting gifts on a credit card and in some cases using buy now, pay later services, NerdWallet found.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
One of the final festive preparations is the deep-clean before guests arrive for Christmas Day or for parties throughout the season. This annual ritual is predicted to be more important this time around as shoppers look forward to a lockdown-free Christmas after last year’s restrictions. Clare Bolland, marketing manager for Marigold, says: “With families and.
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Previous owner Sequential Brands Group has been dismantling its portfolio through the bankruptcy process.
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Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Bulldog Skincare for Men has announced the launch of a new Digital Skincare Advisor on its US website, developed in partnership with Revieve®, a personalized digital brand experience company working with global brands, retailers and digital services providers in the beauty, skin, health and wellness categories.
VMS
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Footwear brand Crocs (Oakland, Calif.) and online reseller thredUp (Broomfield, Co.) have partnered to create the Clean Out program based on thredUp’s Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform. Designed to give previously owned apparel and footwear a second life, the program is part of Croc’s commitment to become a net zero company by 2030, according to a press release. “Crocs shoes are incredibly durable and perfectly built for a second life, so encouraging customers to consider reuse is extrem
Retail Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Also, Walmart deepened its ties to conversational commerce and GameStop announced its COO is out after just seven months.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Country choice has added new lines to its Christmas portfolio New biscuits and cakes include Festive Friends Reindeer and Polar Bear biscuits, Gingerbread Reindeer and White Chocolate Orange Funtime Donuts. The savoury pastries range now includes a Brie and Cranberry Turnover, a Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry and Ham Bake, a Chicken and Stuffing Bake, and Steak.
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