Tue.Jun 06, 2023

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With Consumers Awash in Subscriptions, Brands Set Sights on Paid Membership

Retail TouchPoints

The subscription economy has been the subject of dire headlines recently, with terms like “subscription fatigue,” “ the great unsubscribe ” and even “ subscription apocalypse ” being bandied about. Some stats support the gloomy outlook: according to Kearney , 40% of consumers feel they have too many subscriptions, and subscription ecommerce is predicted to have its slowest growth year on record in 2023 ( Insider Intelligence ).

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Dave & Buster’s to launch five stores in Australia

Inside Retail

US-based restaurant and entertainment business Dave & Buster’s is expanding globally, with a plan for 20 stores in India and Australia. Dave & Buster’s will roll out five stores in Australia with NightOwl Entertainment Group and open a further 15 locations in India under a partnership with the Malpani Group. The deals mark Dave & Buster’s second and third multi-store franchise agreements, “firmly cementing the brand” in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East-

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Authentic Brands Buys IP of Iconic Boot Brand, Plans Global Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has purchased the intellectual property of Hunter , the 160-year-old British heritage brand, famous for its iconic Original Wellington boot, that has evolved into an outdoor lifestyle brand. Financial details of the purchase were not disclosed. The global brand development and marketing platform has named two companies to serve as Hunter’s retailing and licensing partners in key geographies.

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Jere Calmes named as The Iconic’s next CEO

Inside Retail

Leading ANZ online fashion retailer The Iconic has appointed Jere Calmes as its new chief executive officer. He replaces outgoing CEO Erica Berchtold, who is set to become the new Best & Less Group CEO in September this year. Calmes has more than 25 years of leadership experience and rejoins Global Fashion Group (GFG) – which owns a number of e-commerce companies including The Iconic – following a three-year period as CEO of Lamoda, which GFG sold at the end of last year.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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4 Back-of-the-Office Opportunities to Lift Recommerce’s Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

As they say in fashion, everything old becomes new again. Vintage clothes are hot commodities, and legacy brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga and Levi’s and startups like ThredUp, The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective are driving recommerce to new heights. Recommerce, the online selling of previously owned items to buyers who reuse, recycle or resell them, is growing 11 times faster than traditional retail and is expected to reach $84 billion by 2030.

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Authentic Brands buys outdoor lifestyle label Hunter

Inside Retail

US-headquartered brand Authentic Brands has acquired the intellectual property of British outdoor lifestyle brand Hunter for an undisclosed sum. The 160-year-old brand offers a diverse footwear assortment, outerwear, backpacks, and accessories built for outdoor performance in both rural and urban conditions. “At the intersection of fashion and outdoor, Hunter introduces another elevated global brand to Authentic’s diverse Lifestyle portfolio,” said Jamie Salter, founder, chairman and CEO of Auth

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Introducing Circana ProScores – identify your most valuable shoppers

Inside Retail

As household budgets are squeezed tighter, Australians are changing retailers and brands for better value, convenience and availability. Shopper loyalty is being tested more than ever. Reeling from a tsunami of interest rate hikes as the cost-of-living bites hard, we’re focusing more on what we fill our trolleys with – and when. Three-quarters of Australians are worried about the cost of food and groceries and now always compare prices while four in five are stocking up on sale items.

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UPS strike could disrupt e-comm fulfillment

Retail Wire

UPS’s 350,000 unionized workers could strike if the parcel delivery giant cannot reach a deal on a new labor contract. The company’s unionized staff is represented by the Teamsters, which is looking to get something back after agreeing to a 2018 deal that many members saw as insufficient.

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From malls to cockpits: Retailers rethink store format amidst travel boom

Inside Retail

Travel has been back on the cards for a while now, and consumers are cutting back on luxuries and home improvements in order to save up for a trip abroad. In turn, retailers are increasingly identifying the opportunity to capture the attention of consumers while they’re on the road, in the air, and across the sea. Data from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) showed that 235 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of the year – more than doubling th

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Labor issues affect West Coast port operations

Retail Wire

Two of six terminals at the Port of Long Beach were closed yesterday as dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union took actions that slow operations. The union and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have been engaged in labor negotiations since May 10, 2022.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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Amazon gives sellers access to Hexa’s AR, 3D tech tools

Retail Dive

Through the partnership, sellers can create 3D images, 360 visualizations, virtual try-ons and augmented reality content for their product pages.

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Regional chains and independents rule the doughnut world

Retail Wire

Dunkin’ is big in the Northeast. Daylight Donuts, Donut Palace and Shipley Do-Nuts have territories carved out in Midwest, Rocky Mountains states and the South. Independent doughnut shops vie for sales in western states.

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Victoria’s Secret expands Amazon assortment to include apparel, lingerie

Retail Dive

The retailer opened its Amazon storefront last year with 120 beauty products in an effort to stoke sales within the category.

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Egg prices are coming down quickly

Retail Wire

The average price for a dozen grade A, large eggs fell 32 percent between January and April with expectations that Americans will return to paying close to historical averages in the next several months. “There are now more hens and more eggs on the market.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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.

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Great Jones sold to maker of KitchenAid, Farberware

Retail Dive

Under Meyer Corporation, the DTC cookware brand’s co-founder and CEO, Sierra Tishgart, will continue to lead the brand.

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Nfinite study finds retailers must prioritise high-quality product imagery to win over Baby Boomer consumers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nfinite, the leader in next-generation product visualisation technology for brands and retailers, has released a new consumer insights report highlighting generational differences between shoppers. The report concludes that Baby Boomers have higher expectations for e-commerce experiences than other generations, demanding informative and engaging product

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BuyBuy Baby could get bought as buyers express interest

Retail Dive

The retailer may not disappear if one of several bidders, including Babylist, acquires its digital brand or brick-and-mortar locations.

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Adult brands move into kids’ shoes in search of long-term gains

Retail Wire

Shoe sales for kids under 18 grew 14 percent in dollars and five percent in units for the 12 months ending March, according to Circana’s Consumer Tracking Service. Dollar sales for adult shoes were up four percent during the same period and units were down six percent.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

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.

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CBD brand Lord Jones exits US business

Retail Dive

Lord Jones — which is owned by cannabis company Cronos Group — will launch as an adult-use brand in Canada during the fourth quarter.

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Paris Saint-Germain soccer club opens third U.S. store in Miami Beach

Retail Wire

The Paris Saint-Germain soccer club has opened its third store in the U.S. in Miami Beach. The club also operates shops in Los Angeles and New York. The Miami location will feature the soccer club’s gear including team jerseys and limited collections. Customers will be able to customize products onsite.

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The Journey of Bringing my Authentic Self to Work

Cisco Retail

Holding my breath, I listened to my colleagues around the water cooler discussing their upcoming weekend plans.

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Janie and Jack’s owner is considering a bid for Buy Buy Baby

Retail Wire

Go Global Retail, the private equity owner of Janie and Jack, is looking to possibly acquire Buy Buy Baby from Bed Bath & Beyond. If finalized, the deal would keep at least some of Buy Baby’s stores open.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Fixing Things Before They Break: A More Proactive Network Mantra

Cisco Retail

From campus headquarters to remote offices, the enterprise network is an essential technology nearly invisible to the hybrid workforce.

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Popeyes tries to spice up its sandwich menu with Blackened Chicken

Retail Wire

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has added its Blackened Chicken Sandwich to its menu, the first significant addition to the chain’s sandwich lineup since it helped create a crispy chicken craze four years ago. Popeyes President Sami Siddiqui said the new item is “a lighter option that is perfect for every day.

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Using Cisco Controllers to Meet Financial Regulatory Requirements

Cisco Retail

This blog will explore how financial institutions (FIs) can use different Cisco technologies to help meet regulatory requirements, be they FFIEC, OCC, PCI, or others.

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Joann looks to private labels to help cut costs, boost sales

Retail Dive

Falling freight expenses are also getting the sewing and crafts retailer closer to its $200 million savings goal, announced earlier this year.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Connected and Protected at Cisco Live

Cisco Retail

Co-authored by Frank Lento , Sr. Director, Global Security Sales, Partnerships & Ecosystems Cisco Live is here again!

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Foxtrot opens its biggest store to date

Retail Dive

The new site will feature an indoor-outdoor covered patio in addition to Foxtrot’s signature locally sourced food and beverage options.

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Outshift by Cisco Announces its Latest Cloud Native Application Security Strategy with Panoptica

Cisco Retail

The security posture of a modern organization is anything but straightforward.

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Nothing Is Free, Even Free Shipping

Hyken

Free is often an illusion. It looks free and may be advertised as free, but it’s not free. I’m not saying a company that claims something is free is lying. As consumers, we must be careful and understand the difference between what is truly free and what is perceived as free. And as businesses, we must be cautious about what we promise. Let’s use free shipping as an example.

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.