Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Australia Post has opened its first dedicated parcel facility in South Australia in a bid to improve its business in the state, now being able to process 8,000 parcels an hour locally. Located in Adelaide, the 15,000 sqm distribution centre is the home of the business’ first machine able to simultaneously sort small and large parcels, which should go some way to improving productivity.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Louis Vuitton has announced the opening of its latest store in the newest luxury wing of Ayala Malls Makati, Greenbelt 3. Inspired by Louis Vuitton’s Spirit of Travel and intertwined with local elements, the store has special features that are unique to a traditional Filipino home. The luxury fashion house collaborated with Filipino designers and sisters Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez and Jessica Kienle Maxwell of Philux.
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Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 21, 2021
In the world of ecommerce, Google is a bit of an anomaly: while a relatively minor player in the marketplace landscape compared to giants like Amazon and eBay , it is at the same time central to the shopping journeys of millions of consumers every day. According to Google, users shop across its platform more than 1 billion times every day, but only a fraction of them are actually buying products on Google — and the company is okay with that. “ We’re indifferent on where the shopping journe
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Growing up in Florida, Travis Wright had a belief that if she worked hard enough, she could achieve anything. After she moved to Australia, she put that idea into action, working nights and weekends to teach herself everything she needed to know about e-commerce. And now, just a few years after landing her first job in retail, she’s the CEO of much-loved Australian swimwear brand Tigerlily. .
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 21, 2021
PayPal is reportedly in talks to acquire Pinterest , according to media outlets including The New York Times , Financial Times , Bloomberg and CNBC. Bloomberg ’s sources said that PayPal is looking at a potential price of approximately $70 a share, which would value Pinterest at around $45 billion. If the rumors are true, the deal should be announced in the very near future: sources told Reuters that PayPal hopes to successfully negotiate and announce a deal in time for its quarterly earnings re
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
One day after rival Woolworths announced it will require all staff in Australia to be fully vaccinated , Coles has followed suit, stating workers in New South Wales, the ACT and Victoria will need to be vaccinated in order to work. According to Coles, health orders also require its team members to be vaccinated in the Northern Territory, and supermarket workers need to be vaccinated in Western Australia – meaning most of its workers will have to have been vaccinated.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Online marketplace Buy from the Bush is hoping to bring in half a million in November to help kickstart rural businesses preparing for the holiday season. Last year the business turned over $600,000 in November, and is hoping shoppers across the country will support bush-born businesses ahead of Christmas. “While Buy from the Bush was born of drought, it has now seen rural small businesses through a series of crises including fires and a global pandemic,” said founder Grace Brannan.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Target is increasing its appeal for Apple adherents by more than doubling the number of Apple at Target shop-in-shops in time for the holidays. The retailer is expanding these in-store locations from 17 to 36 stores and will offer in-demand items including the iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods, the HomePod mini and Apple TV. The shop-in-shops devote twice the space to Apple products than a typical Target store, and they are staffed with Apple-trained Target Tech Consultants.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Burberry welcomes new CEO. Versace CEO Jonathan Akeroyd has been appointed new CEO and executive director of Burberry, effective in April. Akeroyd will report to chairperson Gerry Murphy and the board. He succeeds Marco Gobbetti, who will leave Burberry by the end of this year. “Akeroyd is an experienced leader with a strong track record in building global luxury fashion brands and driving profitable growth,” Murphy said.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Gopuff , which made its name delivering products to fill immediate, everyday needs in as little as 30 minutes , launched operations in four of New York City’s five boroughs on Oct. 20. The platform will operate more than a dozen locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, with plans to expand to Staten Island and double its NYC locations by the end of 2021.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
With 1.4 billion people, China has the world’s largest population. It also has the most single people. In 2018, China’s singles population reached 240 million, meaning that one out of every five people in China is single. This population alone already outnumbers the total population of the UK (67.1 million), France (67.5 million) and Germany (83.1 million).
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Ultrafast delivery services are moving into New York City, betting that residents and visitors to the city will pay to get goods brought to their doors. “When Amazon came out with two-day Prime [delivery], that was the most revolutionary thing,” said Yakir Gola, co-founder and co-CEO of Gopuff. “Now, people want it in 20 minutes. In 10 years, people are going to want it in five, 10 minutes.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Super Retail Group has faltered at the starting line of FY22 following a strong year, with sales across all of its brands falling throughout the first 16 weeks of trade. The continued impact of lockdowns seems to be to blame, with the group’s stable of brands (Supercheap Auto, Rebel, BCF, and Macpac) focusing on outdoor activities made unavailable by the movement restrictions enforced throughout many parts of the country over the last few months.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2021
A group formed by workers at four Amazon.com warehouses on Staten Island have announced they are looking to bring about a vote on whether to organize under union representation. The group, known as the Amazon Labor Union, is planning to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board on Oct. 25. “Workers are demanding Amazon to stop their union busting practices and allow workers to use their rights to organize towards collective bargaining without interference,” the group said in a stat
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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 21, 2021
There is a reason why videos are in demand. They make it easy for us to understand new information and are an audio-visual treat with its make elements of design and color. . YouTube has proved that betting on great quality videos will assure you engagement. A good video marketing strategy will help you engage with your audience and help make your brand known across digital and social media platforms.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Kroger has introduced a new digital ad program, which will give ad buyers access to shopper data from the grocery giant’s loyalty program covering 60 million U.S. households. Brands including General Mills and Nestle have tested Kroger’s program over the past five months.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Retailers are enduring dynamic and challenging times as supply-chain disruption continues and consumer behaviour changes, both brought on by living in the Covid era. So there is a lot riding on how retailers prepare for the upcoming sale season as they look to optimise sales and profit. James Johnson, director of technology services & strategic accounts, APAC at Shopify, says it is critical for Australian retailers to optimise their product offers and sales channels to make the most of the s
Small Biz Trends
OCTOBER 21, 2021
A niche market can be defined as a subgroup of a larger market that has its own unique identity, needs, and, preferences making it stand out from the overall market. Niche marketing entails channeling marketing efforts towards first identifying a particular type of clientele and their particular needs. And then attempt to deliver a better solution not being offered by other companies.
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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
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
PayPal has offered to buy digital pinboard site Pinterest for $45 billion, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, a combination that could herald more financial technology and social media tie-ups in e-commerce. It would be the biggest acquisition of a social media company, surpassing Microsoft Corp’s $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn in 2016.
Cisco Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Between reacting to change and reimagining education, there’s a bridge. You’re reinventing education models in real-time. The rise of distance and hybrid learning since 2020 means staff and students are relying on your systems like never before. You’re adjusting to a mix of new technology needs back in classrooms. Security and privacy are paramount.
Nvidia
OCTOBER 21, 2021
GFN Thursday welcomes you to the next generation of cloud gaming — boldly going where no cloud gaming service has gone before with the new GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership. The new memberships will stream from the world’s most powerful gaming supercomputer, the GeForce NOW SuperPOD, giving gamers their own high-performance cloud gaming rig. GeForce NOW RTX 3080 members will enjoy streaming at up to 1440p resolution and 120 frames per second on PCs and Macs, and 4K HDR at 60 FPS on SHIELD TV, with
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Aldi said it will roll out 16 different Advent calendars beginning on Nov. 3 including those featuring beer, candy, cheese, toys and wine. The grocery chain plans to offer 10 other calendars including one providing a countdown to the new year in addition to those for Advent.
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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Shopworkers’ union Usdaw has called on the government to make facemasks compulsory again in stores. The request comes against the backdrop of rising Covid 19 infection rates and increasing numbers in hospital. Paddy Lillis, Usdaw general secretary, said: “Since the Government ended mandatory safety measures within shops, the wearing of face coverings, social distancing and hand.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a salmonella outbreak in 37 states connected to whole onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico. The outbreak has been tied to 652 illnesses and 129 hospitalization to date. There have been no deaths reported.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Spar is expanding its frozen own-label range in line with the category’s year-on-year sales. The five new products will launch on 25 October and include Spar Potato Wedges (750g; £1), Spar Curly Fries (700g; £1.50), Spar Corn on the Cob (600g; £1.35), Spar Raspberries (400g; £2) and Spar Blueberries (400g; £2). Dave Wright, Spar UK. This story continues at Spar own-label extension taps into frozen trend.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Vinyl records are the most popular physical format for music, with 17 million LPs sold in the U.S. through the first six months of the year. The growing popularity of vinyl records has led to delays in units shipping to stores. Delays on new releases are running up to 25 weeks from the date of release via digital downloads.
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More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Longtime H&M veteran Daniel Kulle took the reins in February last year, but told colleagues it wasn't a good fit, Women's Wear Daily reports.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2021
The convenience of Walmart’s pickup services at its thousands of U.S. stores is seen by consumers as a key differentiator with Amazon.com. Walmart’s year-over-year online growth has outpaced that of Amazon in recent years, although its total online sales are just a fraction of Amazon’s.
365 Retail
OCTOBER 21, 2021
John Lewis is rolling out more livestream shopping and Gymshark is preparing to introduce digital fitting rooms, as Boxpark’s boss Roger Wade warns of the death of the high street. These were just some of the findings from Retail Week Live 2021 , a two-day global festival for brands across the retail ecosystem, where digital transformation, sustainability and issues with the supply chain were among this year’s big themes. 1,000 people attended this year’s event with Ken Murphy from Tesco, Steve
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Burberry Group has named Jonathan Akeroyd, currently the head of Versace, as its new CEO. He replaces Marco Gobbetti who resigned in June to join Salvatore Ferragamo SpA.
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