Mon.Dec 11, 2023

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Dollar General to ‘Get Back to Basics’ As it Refocuses Store, Supply Chain, and Merchandising Strategies

RIS News

CEO Todd Vasos said the company is looking at the company “through the eyes of the customer” in order to “get back to basics” across its store, supply chain, and merchandising operations.

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4 Key App Marketing Objectives you Can Nail with Video Content

Retail TouchPoints

Thanks to its versatility and appeal, video content lies at the core of most inbound marketing campaigns nowadays. From boosting sales to increasing brand awareness and educating audiences about your app, video allows you to accomplish most marketing goals like no other type of media. The problem is, with so many options out there, how can you know which kind of video would be the best fit for your app?

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Resistance and scepticism still surround gender equity: here’s how to fix it

Inside Retail

Across Australia there is a gulf of nearly 30 per cent between the annual taxable incomes of men and women – yet Federal Government data shows 30 per cent of men do not believe that gender equity is a problem. Lisa Sweeney, a leadership mentor, executive coach and CEO of the consultancy Business in Heels, believes figures like that highlight a disparity between the discussion around gender equity among Australian businesses and the actual implementation of material action.

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Sears Opening New Stores Again Discreetly

Retail Wire

Despite common belief among most consumers that the American retailer Sears has disappeared, the truth unveils Sears opening new stores.

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From Concept to Deployment: Building Commerce Storefronts with Composable UI

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Zara faces boycott call over controversial advert 

Inside Retail

Spanish fashion retailer Zara has been besieged with boycott calls after rolling out its latest marketing campaign which social media users say resemble images from the Gaza conflict. The retailer later removed the campaign from its website’s home page. However, the campaign remains featured on the brand’s social media channels, including Instagram and Facebook.

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How One Beauty Brand is Making Community-Powered Commerce a Reality

Retail TouchPoints

What happens when a beauty executive, an ecommerce expert and a creative strategist decide to start a company? You get KIKI World , a next-gen beauty company and community-powered commerce engine. Drawing on their combined firsthand experience in digital and consumer goods, Co-founders Jana Bobosikova, Ricky Chan and Brendon Garner knew that traditionally, brands followed a linear, hierarchical path in which products were developed, sold and then marketed to a community.

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TikTok Aims to ‘Transform Indonesia’s Ecommerce Sector’ Through Partnership with Tokopedia

Retail TouchPoints

In early October, Indonesia dealt TikTok a blow when it banned ecommerce on social media. Now, just two months later, TikTok has entered a strategic partnership with Indonesian ecommerce firm PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GoTo) that gives TikTok a controlling stake in one of the biggest shopping platforms int the country, Tokopedia. Through the new partnership, Tokopedia and the TikTok Shop Indonesia business will be combined under the existing PT Tokopedia banner, in which TikTok will take a control

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How the Driza-Bone deal came about and what’s next for Propel Group

Inside Retail

Before taking the reins of Propel Group, the company behind some of Australia’s best-loved workwear brands, Caroline Elliott was the COO who restructured the local operation of French fashion label Kookai and orchestrated the local franchisee Magi Enterprises’ acquisition of the global licensing rights in 2017. Six years later, Elliott is back in her element, overseeing the recent acquisition of Driza-Bone by Gina Rinehart’s Kidman and Co’s, marking the Australian mining magnate’s ‘foray into fa

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Investors Propose to Take Macy’s Private with $5.8 Billion Buyout Bid

Retail TouchPoints

An investor group composed of real estate investment firm Arkhouse Management and asset manager Brigade Capital have submitted a $5.8 billion bid to buy out Macy’s, Inc. and take the retail conglomerate private, multiple sources report. Arkhouse already has a large stake in Macy’s and would be paying a premium to own the rest of the company — the offer values the retailer at $21 per share, about 23% over the $17 a share that the stock was trading at as of the close of business Friday.

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Starbucks Australia pursues plastic-free future with new cup and start-up

Inside Retail

Coffee culture is here to stay and Starbucks Australia is pioneering a way to make it more sustainable by changing the way it serves coffee. Pressure on retailers to become more sustainable is an industry-wide point of contention, but it also provides an opportunity to increase brand value for those that seek out alternatives to throwaway culture. Starbucks Australia has sought out expertise to revolutionise the way it serves coffee using more sustainable cups, and in the process, it could poten

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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.

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Christmas Through New Year’s Travel Expected To Be Busiest on Record

Retail Wire

Millions of people plan to take to the skies and roads this holiday season. How busy will it get?

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Haigh’s Chocolates to build $130m manufacturing and warehouse hub

Inside Retail

South Australian-based confectionery maker and retailer Haigh’s Chocolates has revealed plans to build a $130 million manufacturing facility in Salisbury South. The new project will cover an area of 9000sqm for production facilities and 6000sqm for warehousing to service its 21 stores and online order fulfilment. Out of the investment, $36 million will go towards purchasing European-made manufacturing equipment.

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‘Home Alone’ Movie Highlights Rising Cost of Living

Retail Wire

The cost of living has come a long way according to the movie "Home Alone.

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Analysis: Should Macy’s accept its $8.8 billion acquisition offer

Inside Retail

Since the retailer’s establishment in 1858, Macy’s has become one of the most well-known department stores in the US, if not the world. However, the legacy retailer’s journey as an independently run company may end sooner rather than later. The retail industry is buzzing with reports, first published by the Wall Street Journal on December 9, that Macy’s received a $8.8 billion acquisition offer from an investor group composed of Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital.

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Macy’s Might Be Bought Out for $5.8 Billion

Retail Wire

The future of Macy's hangs on this monumental billion-dollar deal.

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Retailers can’t afford to discount the customer experience this December

Inside Retail

Welcome to December and the chance for retailers to redeem themselves with customers. Historically, the highest retail sales and earnings were generated in December in the weeks leading to Christmas and the following Boxing Day sales. In recent years, December sales have been eclipsed by November on the back of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales that are now effectively stretching over a fortnight with presales and extended sales.

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Federal Jury Rules Against Google’s App Monopoly

Retail Wire

It's truly an Epic win in the case against Google's monopoly.

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The Boulevard unwraps two new stores in time for Christmas

Retail Focus

Christmas has come early for shoppers as Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet, The Boulevard officially opens the doors to two new tenants before the end of the year, signalling retailer confidence in the scheme. Joining an already strong offering of luxury clothing, House of Cavani opened at the Lotus Property owned shopping outlet on Friday 8 December 2023, where it will boast a range of contemporary menswear and formalwear, perfect for the modern gentleman.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.

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Elon Musk’s X and Amazon Talk Potential Partnership

Retail Wire

Elon Musk’s social media platform X is currently in the initial stages of conversations with Amazon to incorporate itself into its ad-buying software.

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One to watch: Tissot opens UK Flagship boutique in Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury Capital has announced Tissot, the Swiss watch brand owned by the Swatch Group, has opened its debut flagship boutique in the vibrant and historic district of Covent Garden , representing the brand’s only standalone store in the UK. This new location marks a significant milestone for Tissot as it continues to expand its presence in one of London’s most iconic shopping destinations.

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Epic Games prevails in antitrust case against Google over Play app store

Inside Retail

“Fortnite” maker Epic Games has prevailed in its high-profile antitrust trial over Alphabet’s Google, which alleged the Play app store operated as an illegal monopoly. “After four weeks of detailed court testimony, the California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts,” wrote Epic CEO Tim Sweeney in a post on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter.

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NVIDIA Eyes Vietnam as the Next Hub for Semiconductor Innovation

Retail Wire

In a move that underscores the rapidly evolving global semiconductor landscape, NVIDIA is looking to broaden its footprint in Vietnam, viewing the country as a crucial market for its future growth.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential With AI

Discover how retailers are transforming data into actionable insights for growth. By leveraging data and analytics to their potential, retailers can enhance decision-making, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations to stay ahead of the competition. From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential With AI, authored by Orium, commercetools, and Google Cloud, demonstrates how businesses can unify and activate data across the tech stack to achieve retail excellence and create growt

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How Superegg founder Erica Choi went from Barneys to building her own brand

Inside Retail

Launched in 2020, Superegg is a premium vegan skincare brand inspired by the holistic Korean beauty philosophy and the egg’s nutritional value for the skin’s well-being. We spoke with co-founder Erica Choi about the highs and lows of running your own business, and why storytelling is key. Inside Retail: How did the idea for Superegg come about?

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New York City Traffic Provokes Congestion Pricing Plan

Retail Wire

As part of a bold initiative to reduce traffic congestion and fund necessary improvements for the city's aging public transit system, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City has approved a significant measure.

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How Endeavour Group designed its offices to be the workplace of the future

Inside Retail

As employers continue to grapple with new ways of working post-pandemic, Dan Murphy’s parent company Endeavour Group has redesigned its office spaces to be worthy of a commute. The company’s new Adelaide office opened up for employees in early September followed by the new Melbourne office in late October. Endeavour Group offers a fully flexible, hybrid working arrangement that sees team members able to work from wherever suits them, but it hopes that the new workplaces in Adelaide and Melbourne

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Police Warn Holiday Shoppers About New Gift Card Scams

Retail Wire

Be aware of these gift card scams.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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

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ACCC shares eight principles to help businesses avoid greenwashing action

Inside Retail

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has provided businesses with eight principles to help them make accurate environmental claims about their products and services. “Environmental claims are useful for consumers when they can easily understand what the environmental benefit is, and if there are any restrictions that can limit this benefit,” said ACCC acting chair Catriona Lowe.

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Should You Be Using a Crowdsourcing Solution?

Wiser

Store audits play a pivotal role in ensuring the retail experience is consistently high quality, and that your brand is represented the way you intend. They aid in the monitoring of product availability, pricing accuracy, promotional execution, and overall store cleanliness. Regular audits can be instrumental in identifying areas for improvement and in implementing necessary changes.

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How Endeavour Group designed its offices to be the workplace of the future

Inside Retail

As employers continue to grapple with new ways of working post-pandemic, Dan Murphy’s parent company Endeavour Group has redesigned its office spaces to be worthy of a commute. The company’s new Adelaide office opened up for employees in early September followed by the new Melbourne office in late October. Endeavour Group offers a fully flexible, hybrid working arrangement that sees team members able to work from wherever suits them, but it hopes that the new workplaces in Adelaide and Melbourne

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How Companies Are Profiting From Consumer Data & Your Digital Identity

Retail Wire

Consumer data and your digital identity are no longer confined to the virtual world of Facebook, Instagram, or Amazon Prime.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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.