Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

As the digital landscape evolves, the impending demise of third-party cookies looms large, creating seismic shifts in how businesses understand user intent. Within the world of B2B and B2C commerce, where understanding consumer behavior is key, this change has spurred a quest for innovative solutions. Enter generative AI (gen AI) — a beacon of hope illuminating the path forward for retailers navigating this new terrain.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

Under Armour has announced an expanded range of apparel, footwear, and accessories exclusively for the Australian market. The drop includes an array of men’s and women’s essentials and Under Armour says each piece is crafted using quality fabrics and innovative design techniques to ensure maximum comfort, durability, and style. The campaign – named ‘Live in UA’ – marks a pivotal shift in strategy and approach, representing a fusion of functionality and fashion, according to the brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

URBN , parent company of Urban Outfitters , Anthropologie , Free People and FP Movement , will adopt Stripe as its primary payments infrastructure for both online and in-store sales, consolidating the majority of its North American payments volume onto the solution provider. “Payments are a critical link between our brands and millions of URBN customers who expect checkouts to be as easy as trying on or adding items to a cart,” said Dave Hayne, CTO at URBN in a statement.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

The CEOs of supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths stated their cases to the Senate inquiry this week as the government looks into the allegations of price gouging and anti-competitive practices. Both companies have now uploaded their opening statements online. And both outgoing Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci and Coles CEO Leah Weckert said their supermarket chains have tried to help customers cope with the rising cost of living during the past years.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Google has made significant changes to its workforce, laying off employees and shifting some jobs overseas as part of a large-scale restructuring.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

Westfield Bondi Junction has invited the community and customers to a Community Reflection Day on Thursday, from 11am to 5pm. The shopping centre will remain closed for trading on Thursday and resume trading on Friday, April 19. The Community Reflection Day will be held on the fourth level of the shopping centre, Myer side. The centre will not play any background music and advertisements on digital screens, calling for a peaceful and quiet reflection moment for participants.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

Clorox Australia is facing legal action from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over allegations it made false or misleading representations about certain Glad-branded kitchen and garbage bags being partly made of recycled “ocean plastic”. Clorox advertised that its Glad Kitchen Tidy Bags and Garbage Bags were made of 50 per cent plastic collected from the ocean or sea.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Some customers think fast-food is becoming a "luxury," according to a franchisee in California.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

More than 850 retail leaders from over 60 countries gathered in Paris this week for the annual World Retail Congress. Running from April 16-18, the event brings together senior executives to share insights and ideas about how to drive growth in a rapidly changing industry. On the first day of the conference, attendees heard from French grocery giant Carrefour Group chair and CEO Alexandre Bompard, former Walmart International CEO Judith McKenna, Kmart Group CEO Ian Bailey and many more.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Bojangles, the popular Southern fried chicken and biscuits chain, is set to make its debut in Los Angeles in 2025.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton and Kailey Holmes

Unlock the potential of customer data to create personalized retail experiences that resonate with your audience. This webinar will explore the critical role of customer data in modern retail, providing you with strategies to collect, analyze, and apply data to enhance personalization. Learn from leading retailers, like Harry Rosen, and experts on how to turn data into actionable insights that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Tokinomo

APRIL 17, 2024

It’s been 5 years since Tokinomo started to rethink retail. 5 years full of innovation, dedication and successful collaborations and campaigns. During this time, Tokinomo has emerged as a trailblazer in the retail marketing landscape, weaving innovation, technology, and sustainability into a tapestry that transforms in-store experiences. Hence, Tokinomo is not merely a provider of robotic displays but a catalyst for change in the retail industry.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford is recalling over 450,000 compact SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. due to an issue that could impact the battery.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

The gaming app market is booming, particularly in Apac, where 48 per cent of all gaming app installations occurred last year and users spend 35 minutes per session, according to a report by measurement and analytics company Adjust. A prime example of this boom is Monopoly Go, which was a top-grossing game in 2023, the same year it was released. In fact, many gaming sub-verticals saw strong growth last year (racing was up by 61 per cent, simulation was up by 53 per cent and arcade was up by 38 pe

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

Everywhere I go, business leaders ask me, “What’s the next big thing in retail?” Understandably, they’re looking for a leg up on the competition and are intrigued by the latest roving robot and AI technologies. But instead of running after the same moving target everyone else is chasing, a smarter question for leaders to ask is, “What’s missing in society, and what do people feel they’re lacking in their lives?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

More than 850 retail leaders from over 60 countries gathered in Paris this week for the annual World Retail Congress. Running from April 16-18, the event brings together senior executives to share insights and ideas about how to drive growth in a rapidly changing industry. On the first day of the conference, attendees heard from French grocery giant Carrefour Group chair and CEO Alexandre Bompard, former Walmart International CEO Judith McKenna, Kmart Group CEO Ian Bailey and many more.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

In a move highlighting the escalating tech rivalry between the U.S. and China, Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, an Abu Dhabi-based AI company.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

Newmark Capital has put up the Brandon Park shopping centre in Melbourne for sale. The property features 5.81ha of land with a retail centre and has a gross lettable area of 23,038sqm. Aside from Coles and Aldi, the shopping centre also serves as home to five mini-majors and 86 specialty tenancies and kiosks. Newmark Capital has tapped CBRE’s Simon Rooney, James Douglas and David Minty and JLL’s Stuart Taylor, Nick Willis and Jesse Radisich to manage the sale of the asset. “We

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Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

As a precautionary measure to resolve an issue that arose during a system upgrade, Alaska Airlines requested a ground stop, which lasted about an hour.

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Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.

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Intelligence Node

APRIL 17, 2024

The 2024 economic climate has heightened shopper price sensitivity. This shift has sparked a retail revolution with dynamic, data-informed pricing strategies and cutting-edge technology. This surge in price consciousness among. The post The Crucial Role of Price Matching in Today’s Retail Landscape appeared first on Blog.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Tirzepatide reduced sleep apnea by upwards of two-thirds in adults.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 17, 2024

By committing to smaller, rural communities, the discount retailer has room to grow its already substantial store footprint even more, industry experts and company leaders say.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Peloton has ended its unlimited free app membership, less than a year after its introduction.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 17, 2024

Asos losses widened to £120m in its half year as sales plummeted amid its turnaround plan. Adjusted pre-tax losses fell by almost a third over the half to 3 March, as group sales were down 18%. Despite this, Asos reiterated its full-year guidance of a revenues fall of between 5 to 15% alongside positive adjusted EBITDA. The online retailer said it was ahead of plan with its stock reduction process, as it continued to push ahead with its turnaround plan.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

A memo explaining several safety issues has been released by the APA safety committee.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 17, 2024

Garden centres and nurseries across the UK are stockpiling plants ahead of Brexit checks being implemented later in April, as concerns grow over whether new border posts will be ready to handle the volume of deliveries. The Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) said many of its members had been ordering more plants during recent weeks, to raise stocks before the checks begin on 30 April, according to The Guardian.

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365 Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

PANGAIA, a pioneering materials science company, is gearing up to launch its first standalone flagship store in the UK this summer, choosing a prime location on Carnaby Street in Shaftesbury Capital’s vibrant Soho neighbourhood. Set at 57 Carnaby Street, the new 1,500 sq ft store will showcase the brand’s genderless apparel collection. This opening provides an opportunity for visitors to engage with nature and sustainable practices right in the heart of London.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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LS Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

©iStock/PeopleImages The “sleep economy,” which includes everything from mattresses to wearable devices to supplements and more, is booming and is projected to reach a record high of $585 billion for 2024 – it's biggest year yet for the sleep industry. How much would you pay for a good night’s sleep? For many people, the answer is “a lot.” Americans (and the rest of the world) are desperate for better sleep — and they’re spending more and more money to get it.

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365 Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

Touchwood Solihull is set to enhance its retail landscape with the opening of a new store by popular fashion, jewellery, and homeware brand, Oliver Bonas. The latest store is scheduled to open on Tuesday, 23rd April at its new location on Mill Lane Arcade within Touchwood, marking Oliver Bonas’s fourth outlet in the West Midlands and its debut in Solihull.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 17, 2024

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Hy-Vee Inc. is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group LLC), which has stores throughout Northwest Indiana, the company said on Wednesday. The acquisition will add 22 stores to Hy-Vee ’s portfolio of more than 550 retail business units, which includes grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies, restaurants and convenience stores that focus on meal solutions for busy families.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 17, 2024

Member prices has become a must-have for many loyalty schemes nowadays, as retailers across the board try to replicate the success of Tesco’s Clubcard Prices. Retail Gazette takes a look at the retailers that offer exclusive pricing for loyalty scheme members. Tesco Tesco has been dubbed as the godfather of member prices, when it launched Clubcard Prices back in 2019.

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