Tokinomo
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Christmas commercials. Relaxed Christmas. Oh, the Christmas holiday! A few days off that are filled with overbuying, cooking, and time spent with friends and relatives. Sometimes, these activities can drive you nuts. Well, Lidl’s commercial depicts the “Cool Uncle” that has everything under control during the holiday season. Check out this “easy” commercial.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Chinese-headquartered luxury fashion group Lanvin and Primavera Capital Acquisitions Corporation says shareholders have approved the combination of the two businesses and Lanvin’s debut on NYSE this week. The merger is expected to close tomorrow (December 14) and Lanvin will start trading on the stock exchange on Thursday under the ticker ‘LANV’. “Going public is a natural step for Lanvin Group right now,” said Joann Cheng, chairman and CEO of Lanvin Group.
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Customers are finding that stores and restaurants are operating on shorter schedules and have fewer employees on hand to help with their questions. Mall operator Taubman Centers finds that many retail tenants are opening stores later to reduce labor costs.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2022
With some predicting a technical recession for Australia next year , expanding your brand’s global footprint might not seem like the best idea right now. However, the outlook isn’t quite as bleak for the retail industry in particular. According to Forrester, cross-border shopping will grow to make up 17 per cent of global e-commerce next year. And while the ongoing cost-of-living crisis isn’t good news for retailers, the Economist predicts that e-commerce will still experience strong growth in S
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Walmart -backed startup One is reportedly preparing to launch a buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment service as soon as next year, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. The company was motivated by the pressure of inflation and its impact on shoppers’ needs. Walmart has been a beneficiary of shoppers trading down to save on staples — approximately 75% of its market share gains in grocery over the past two quarters have come from households that make more than $100,000.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Luxury fashion retailer, FLANNELS, has opened the doors to its new store at Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin’s largest retail and leisure destination. The store is the retailer’s first in the Republic of Ireland. The retailer is home to a carefully curated edit of designer clothing, accessories and footwear for men, women and children. It stocks the biggest names in luxury fashion, as well as an evolving roster of new and emerging labels, including Burberry, Creed, Versace, Stone Island, and Tom Fo
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Retail Focus
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Premium fashion retailer Tessuti has launched its first flagship store in Ireland. Tessuti is part of the JD Sports Group and has launched a 12,900 sq ft unit in the prime William Street entrance to Victoria Square. The Northan Ireland store stocks designer collections for men, women, and children, featuring brands such as POLO Ralph Lauren , Billionaire Boys Club, Parajumpers, Versace Jeans Couture, Moose Knuckles, Sandbanks , Emporio Armani , and many more.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Selling swimsuits online was proving challenging for TA3 Swim due to customers often incorrectly choosing their own sizes — a problem for all apparel and footwear retailers, but particularly for the body-hugging styles sold by TA3 Swim. But when the brand incorporated virtual fitting room technology from AI-first mobile body measuring company 3DLOOK , the solution helped TA3 Swim cut its size-related customer return percentage nearly in half, to 9% , over a six-month period.
Wiser
DECEMBER 12, 2022
If you work in the retail industry, you’ve likely heard of or encountered a MAP policy. Online shopping has exponentially increased the ease with which consumers can find products and compare prices between different retailers, so MAP has become a crucial aspect of product selling for many manufacturers. MAP policies can also help set an expectation for the price of certain products across the market, which is helpful for smaller businesses that are looking to sell products based on value
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 12, 2022
A Washington State court has ruled in favor of Albertsons , denying a request by the state’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson for a preliminary injunction against the grocery retailer’s $4 billion ( $6.85 per common share) special dividend payout to its shareholders. The supermarket retailer planned to deliver the payout ahead of its acquisition by Kroger , but the deal between the two grocery giants is currently undergoing regulatory review.
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Small Biz Trends
DECEMBER 12, 2022
If you are looking to start the new year as a new business owner or looking to add to your portfolio, an established business is one of the best ways to go about it. The 10 businesses for sale in December include a range of industries and price points suitable for new and experienced entrepreneurs. Why an established business? Well, for new business owners it provides a great way to gain experience without having to worry about finding a customer base and the challenges of cash flow.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Amazon and Staples are piloting a new program that will see the office supply chain join a growing roster of brick-and-mortar retailers that accept returns on behalf of the ecommerce giant. “We have begun testing select Staples locations as drop-off points for Amazon returns,” said Amazon spokesperson Lauren Samaha in remarks shared with Retail TouchPoints, adding that Amazon is “always innovating on behalf of our customers and identifying convenient solutions to shop and make returns.”.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Infections are delivering a fresh kick in the teeth for many small businesses in China’s central city of Wuhan, despite the easing of most stringent curbs last week. With the sick and those fearing infection keeping to their homes, hopes of brighter prospects after the end of lockdowns are evaporating, at least for now, with the government showing few signs of stepping in to help. “I simply can’t go on,” said Zhu Chongping, 60, as he looked around his empty restaurant, wh
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Fifty-five percent of adults in a Gallup poll this month said that inflation has caused financial hardship for their households. That has put many in the position of having to cut back on the amount of money they spend on Christmas gifts and other items for the holidays.
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Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Going shopping is one of a child’s primary memories. It is one of our first and most powerful experiences of encountering the wider world outside of the home. First, we accompany mum or dad on shopping trips. Later, one of our greatest rites of passage is to go up to a counter and buy something ourselves. This tests our confidence. Initially, we need a parent nearby to support us as we transact in an impersonal and more demanding world.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Shein is weighing whether it makes more sense to open its platform to other merchants in an online marketplace or continue to go it alone. “The marketplace platform makes available a range of additional merchandise and shipping options, and we expect it to result in increased customer engagement and satisfaction,” said an internal memo obtained by The Wall Street Journal.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Australian jewellery chain Lovisa has come under fire for allegedly withholding wages and breaks from staff , and encouraging unpaid work. The allegations have been put forward by law firm Adero Law, which is investigating the claims on behalf of casual, part-time and full-time employees of Lovisa, and if they are found to be true, may pursue a class action to retrieve compensation.
Small Biz Trends
DECEMBER 12, 2022
If you want to share the video and audio signals to multiple monitors or devices as part of your small business operation, using HDMI splitters is an affordable and effective way of doing it. With an HDMI splitter, the output signal will be an exact duplication of the original source. From computers to HD TVs, gaming consoles and Blu-ray players, you can use an HDMI splitter to share a single source with multiple displays simultaneously.
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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.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Hemp-based brand Hey Bud Skincare has launched into Priceline stores nationwide. Since its official launch in 2020, Hey Bud has accumulated over $10 million in sales, and built a customer base exceeding 110,000 people. Founders Alex Roslaniec, Fedele D’Amico and Ollie Watts told Inside Retail that the brand was looking for a relevant distribution partner that suited its customer demographic – which tends to be people aged between 25 to 34 years old – and found that their customers were already s
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Digital customer experience has pivoted. How can brands evolve their strategy in 2023?
Intelligence Node
DECEMBER 12, 2022
A New Era of Sustainable Retail The final sprint leading up to the year 2023 has made for some powerful headlines in the realm of sustainability. With calls of ‘greenwashing’. The post 5 Brands Making Strides to Unlock Retail Sustainability Amid Climate Change appeared first on Blog.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The retail giant is leaning on automation as it builds out and retrofits its fulfillment centers, CEO Doug McMillon said at a recent Morgan Stanley conference.
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Retail Wire
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Office parties seemed like they might become a thing of the past when the pandemic hit the U.S. in 2020, however, many companies are bringing their annual celebrations back even as businesses still have large numbers of workers doing their jobs offsite.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Last week’s finding by the U.S. Department of Labor was the latest in a string of abuses at clothing manufacturers operating in the city.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 12, 2022
A Washington State Court is extending a temporary restraining order preventing Albertsons Companies from distributing a $4 billion special dividend to shareholders as part of its proposed merger with Kroger.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Lids Hat Drop, inspired by the company’s e-commerce platform of the same name, gives shoppers first access to limited-edition releases.
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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.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Elon Musk, aside from zoning requirements, is within his legal rights to place beds in Twitter’s offices and demand that salaried workers stay on the job. Requiring workers to stay in the office around the clock, however, points out a flaw in Mr. Musk’s demand that Twitter employees no longer work from home. “If we’ve shown some work can be done remotely, but those employees are mandated to return to the office and then told, ‘Now that you’re at the office, you should also sleep at t
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Toys and feature films go together like butter and popcorn. But with lower ticket sales and fewer blockbusters, “it's not just about movies anymore.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Stores that sell only foods that are near or past their sell- or use-by dates are doing a big business as rising prices make it harder for Americans to buy the groceries they need.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Issues with inventory accuracy have made it more difficult for stores to locate customer products, leading to higher order cancellations.
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