Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

Amazon has brought its dedicated air cargo network, Amazon Air, to India — the third market for the service after the U.S. and Europe. The launch is a first for an ecommerce company in India and a signal of the rapid growth in that region, which is the fastest-growing ecommerce market in the world, according to eMarketer. “We’re thrilled to launch Amazon Air in India to ensure we can provide our growing customer base with great selection, low prices and faster deliveries,” said Sarah Rhoads, VP

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 23, 2023

ISE is the largest trade show for professional AV and electronic systems integration in the world. This means that retail designers will have access to the latest technology and innovations in the industry, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve and incorporate cutting-edge solutions into their designs. Additionally, ISE provides a unique opportunity for retail designers to network and collaborate with other professionals in the field.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

GameStop is reportedly planning to close its Shepherdsville, Ky. distribution center, according to a letter to employees seen by WDRB News. The closure, which is scheduled to be completed by June 30, could affect hundreds of jobs at the facility. Workers at the facility also have published LinkedIn posts stating that the facility is closing. The closure was further confirmed by a commercial real estate listing stating that the 630,000-square-foot building will become available for a new occupant

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Surface Design Show, set to take place at London’s Business Design Centre from 7-9 February 2023, has announced that the theme of its upcoming edition will be “Shaping Communities.” The theme aims to improve the built environment for all through collaboration and meaningful design solutions. The theme explores an open dialogue among industries and brands with the common goal of building stronger relationships between people and places.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

Saks.com is planning to let at least 100 employees go, approximately 5% of the ecommerce retailer’s 2,000-person workforce, according to WWD and other media outlets. Saks.com was split off as an online standalone retailer by parent company HBC in 2021 in partnership with private equity firm Insight Partners. The retailer did not respond to a request for comment from Retail TouchPoints about the layoffs, but a spokesperson told WWD that “as a matter of company policy, we don’t comment on rumor or

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

Myer sales are soaring, significantly ahead of comparable pre-Covid era trading periods. In a trading update released today, the company said sales for the five months to December 31 were up 18.9 per cent over the first half of the 2020 financial year and by 14.3 per cent over the first half of 2019. Sales for the six weeks until Christmas Eve were up 8.7 per cent year on year.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

Administrators are recommending creditors wind up upmarket online furniture retailer, Brosa. The business collapsed into voluntary administration last month with assets of $4.3 million and liabilities of $24.2 million, including $10 million in unfulfilled orders. The company made “substantial losses” during the past three years of operations, largely due to Covid.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

A series of executive shifts at Pinterest in the span of one week indicate that the social platform is gearing up for the next stage of its push into social commerce. Chief Marketing Officer Andréa Mallard’s role has been expanded to include external communications, and former Chief Communications Officer LeMia Jenkins has become Pinterest’s first-ever Chief of Public Affairs and Sustainability Officer.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

A “growing appetite” for luxury brands is driving demand for space in prime Sydney CBD retail locations, according to research from Ray White. Sydney CBD’s prime retail real estate comprises Martin Place, Castlereagh Street, Park Street and George Street, along with Pitt Street Mall. According to Vanessa Rader, head of research at Ray White Commercial, an increase in the personal and household goods retailing segment due to an influx of jewellery retailers, which now account for 21.5 per cent of

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you’re a child of the ’90s then you already know (and probably love) Dippin’ Dots. If you’re not and you don’t have kids or have never been to an amusement park, then here’s the long and short of it — Dippin’ Dots is cryogenically frozen ice cream that form little beads to create a flavor and texture party in your mouth. Dippin’ Dots are flash frozen at -320° F and must be stored at temperatures well below what a typical home freezer can accommodate.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

Leading outdoor sportswear brand Helly Hansen has unveiled its new concept store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. It is the brand’s seventh store across Australia and New Zealand, with more to be rolled out across the region. The Norwegian brand – which is known for its sailing and ski apparel, workwear and outdoors wear – is stocked in high-end retailers, including David Jones and The Iconic, and has over 40 stores across the globe.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

The worst avian flu outbreak in U.S. history has led to the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys, pushing prices higher for eggs and poultry. Nebraska, which saw 4.8 million birds die during a bird flu outbreak in 2015, has lost more than 6.7 million since March of last year.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

The focus of the luxury industry is shifting back to China, with hopes that its high-end spenders will once again splurge on designer goods during Lunar New Year festivities as Beijing relaxes Covid curbs after three long years. Quarterly results from LVMH and Europe’s other luxury goods companies will offer glimpses of the toll of last year’s Covid-related disruptions in China, even as the companies roll out pricey new collections tied to the Year of the Rabbit.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

UPS and 350,000 of its workers are looking at a potential strike this summer if the delivery service and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters fail to hammer out a new labor contract. Amazon.com is UPS’s largest customer. About 40 percent of the UPS workers affected are drivers. UPS posted record profits in 2022.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

Wizard Pharmacy will open its first store in South Australia in March, in the suburb of Strathalbyn. James Wittwer, the franchisee of the new pharmacy, cited the brand’s commitment to holistic care as the primary factor in opting for a Wizard store. He described the chain as “a progressive business looking ahead at new opportunities and ways to do things not just differently, but better.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

Kroger and Albertsons argue that a merger of the supermarket giants will lead to lower prices and other benefits for consumers. Many question, however, if Kroger and Albertsons are painting a realistic picture. Opposition to the deal is real, and organized.

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Intelligence Node

JANUARY 23, 2023

Lyle Walker, VP of Strategy at Intelligence Node, is a distinguished retail leader with 30+ years of experience across global retailers, brands, and tech providers. Drawn to the company culture, The post Industry Veteran & Strategy VP Lyle Walker on Intelligence Node’s Superior Technology & Processes appeared first on Blog.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 23, 2023

Ease, joy and affordability are key pillars of the company's efforts to build on its “Targét” reputation, executives said at NRF’s Big Show.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Natural Light beer brand has redesigned its can with a throwback look reminiscent of its 1979 design. “There’s been a lot of conversation about how ‘what is old is now what is cool,’ so we wanted to look back into our archives, so the can itself is harkening back to the design of the late 1970s,” said Krystyn Stowe, head of marketing for Natural Light.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 23, 2023

We highlight three key ways your apparel brand can leverage AI and machine learning to increase conversion and personalize retail both online and in stores.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recommended Amazon.com be fined $60,269 for putting warehouse workers at increased risk of injury at facilities in Deltona, FL, Waukegan, IL, and New Windsor, NY. “Each of these inspections found work processes that were designed for speed but not safety, and they resulted in serious worker injuries,” said Doug Parker, OSHA assistant secretary.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 23, 2023

With macroeconomic challenges from 2022 seeping into the new year, brands are balancing out their store count, pushing for profitability and more.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

Wayfair saw its stock price rise more than 20 percent on Friday after the online furniture retailer said it will cut 1,750 jobs as part of a restructuring intended to reduce costs and improve profit margins.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 23, 2023

Consumers are more cautious and discerning, yet eager to get out and about, Euromonitor’s Michelle Evans told an NRF audience last week.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

Nearly one in five U.S. households have added a pet during the pandemic, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. That has led to an expansion of veterinarian services, including exercise/rehab facilities and more. “The door stayed open for veterinarians the entire pandemic,” said Brandy Keck, head of veterinary lending at Live Oak Bank.

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Retail Dive

JANUARY 23, 2023

Walmart Business aims to save time and money for small business owners who buy from the retailer to support their own businesses.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

Brands including Downy, Heineken 0.0, Michelob Ultra and PopCorners have begun running commercials that are slotted for next month’s broadcast of the Super Bowl. The spots rely heavily on star power, featuring “Ant-Man” actor Paul Rudd, former Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo and Aaron Paul from “Breaking Bad” in central roles.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Issa brothers, who own Asda, are said to be exploring a merger of the supermarket and their UK petrol forecourts business, EG Group, in a deal that would create a retail giant worth more than £10bn. The combination would create a group with 581 supermarkets, 700 petrol forecourts and more than 100 convenience stores.

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Shopify

JANUARY 23, 2023

Local delivery allows customers to buy your products online and have you deliver them straight to their doorstep. Local delivery serves as an alternative to both shipping with a carrier and in-store shopping. Learn how to leverage local delivery for your retail store.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

UK furniture manufacturer and retailer, HSL , is proud to announce that it has achieved carbon neutral certification from the Carbon Trust – a milestone achievement. The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy driven by the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. They partner with businesses, governments, and financial institutions to drive positive climate action, from strategic planning and target setting to activation and communication.

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