Fri.Mar 29, 2024

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E.l.f. Creates Original Song to Celebrate First-Ever TikTok Shop Super Brand Day Sale

Retail TouchPoints

E.l.f. Cosmetics will be the first brand featured in a TikTok Shop Super Brand Day, which will put the brand front and center on the social media platform from March 31 to April 3, 2024. The special TikTok activation will complement E.l.f.’s larger celebration of the brand’s 20th anniversary and also mark its one-year anniversary on TikTok Shop. E.l.f was an early adopter of the TikTok platform as well as its Shop functionality. “E.l.f. has thrived on TikTok Shop by creatively engaging wit

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A Creator on YouTube Earns $20,000 a Month to Make 1-Minute Videos

Retail Wire

In a bid to beat rival platforms like Instagram and TikTok, YouTube has revealed that numerous creators are now monetizing their short videos on the platform and earning a sizable paycheck.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Plans to Open 12 New Stores, 15 Gas Stations by Q1 2025

Retail TouchPoints

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open five warehouse club stores in Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida and Indiana. These will be the first of 12 new locations planned for BJ’s 2024 fiscal year, which will end in February 2025; the retailer also plans to open 15 gas stations during this period. The new stores will be located in: Maryville, Tenn., in the Knoxville market, BJ’s fourth location in the Volunteer State; Myrtle Beach, S.C., the second store in the Palmetto State; Palm Coast and West Palm Beac

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Kroger Shuts Down E-Commerce Spoke Facilities in Texas and Florida

Retail Wire

Kroger, the grocery chain, has announced the closure of three spoke facilities in its e-commerce operations in Texas and Florida. This decision marks a strategic shift for the company in its efforts to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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Home Depot Rebrands Retail Media Network as Orange Apron Media

Retail TouchPoints

The Home Depot has revamped and rebranded its retail media network, which first launched in 2018. Previously known as Retail Media+, the offering has been renamed Orange Apron Media. The announcement was made at the retailer’s inaugural in-person retail media marketing summit, where Melanie Babcock , VP of Orange Apron Media and Monetization, walked supplier partners through customer insights, new retail media product offerings, measurement capabilities and best practices for the upcoming year.

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7-Eleven Unveils Hot Dog-Flavored Drink

Retail Wire

7-Eleven has revealed an array of new 7-Select sparkling waters sporting bold and innovative flavors. Partnering with Miracle Seltzer, 7-Eleven is introducing Lemon Lime, Green Apple, Sweet Orange, and the surprising addition of Hot Dog flavor.

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SpaceX’s ‘Affordable’ Journey to Mars

Retail Wire

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has proposed an ambitious plan to make travel to Mars affordable for the masses. Musk envisions a ticket price of $100,000, believing it could be achievable for most individuals through hard work and saving.

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#RICE24 Community Convos: Justin Tichy, Chief Operating Officer, Petco 

Retail TouchPoints

According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021. And a lot of these consumers are millennials and Gen Z, who have adopted entirely new ways of browsing, buying and engaging with brands.

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Amazon Secures Bally Sports RSN Streaming

Retail Wire

In a bid to bounce back from bankruptcy, Diamond Sports, parent company of Bally Sports RSNs, struck a deal in January that ropes in Amazon as a minority investor.

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Clinique expands reach with launch of Amazon storefront

Retail Dive

Parent company Estée Lauder is leaning into the e-commerce giant’s platform, with more of its brands planning storefronts there in the coming months.

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How Harry Rosen Turns Targeted Personalization Data into Retail Loyalty

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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Spirit Adds More Nonstop Flights to Standard Routes

Retail Wire

The airline will add even more nonstop flights to its roster of locations the company services.

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Lands’ End lays off 10% of corporate workforce

Retail Dive

Most of those layoffs came in January, though some were the result of earlier changes to the retailer's sourcing organization.

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Xiaomi Unveils EV $4K Cheaper Than Tesla’s Model 3

Retail Wire

As the battle to bring the most cost-effective electric vehicles to the market heats up, the Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi announced that its first electric car will go on sale for significantly less than Tesla's Model 3.

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Cisco Nexus Insights: Proactive Day 2 Operations

Cisco Retail

Today’s complex hybrid cloud environments are often composed of solutions from multiple vendors and spread across multiple locations, making it challenging to smooth out application performance and a… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Optimizing Frontend Delivery in Composable Commerce: The Buy vs Build Decision

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loanDepot and MLB Bring Back Ballpark Bingo

Retail Wire

loanDepot, the Official Mortgage Provider of Major League Baseball (MLB), is reviving its beloved "Ballpark Bingo: A Celebration of Firsts" campaign for the 2024 season, aiming to further captivate fans in America’s favorite pastime through an interactive sweepstakes.

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AI Is Transforming the Global Business Landscape

LS Retail

©iStock/Shutter2U A discussion on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the global business landscape, highlighting how AI-driven strategies are revolutionizing industries worldwide. Join the Atlantic Council for a dynamic discussion hosted by the WIn Fellowship, part of the Atlantic Council’s empowerME initiative, on April 25 from 1:00 p.m.

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Easter Sunday 2024: What Stores Are Open and Closed?

Retail Wire

Easter Sunday 2024 is fast approaching, and if you're eyeing some last-minute shopping, it's crucial to know which stores are open and which ones are closed for the holiday.

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Mercari ends selling fees, debuts new returns policy

Retail Dive

The no-fee structure became effective on all new listings earlier this week and will roll out to the rest of the site in the weeks to come.

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Innovation Fest: Summer of AI

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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Crypto King Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for Fraud

Retail Wire

The founder of FTX trading will spend over two decades in prison for his crimes.

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SRS Real Estate Partners Arranges $11.9 Million Sale of Shopping Center in Toledo, Ohio

Shopping Center

Toledo, Ohio — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $11.9 million sale of Airport Square, a 187,252-square-foot shopping center located in Toledo. Situated on approximately 23 acres, the property was… The post SRS Real Estate Partners Arranges $11.9 Million Sale of Shopping Center in Toledo, Ohio appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Fueling Retail Expansion: Exploring Financing Options For Business Growth

Retail Minded

For retailers looking to expand their operations, securing financing is a crucial step to fuel growth. Whether opening new locations, renovating existing stores, or investing in technology and inventory, retail expansion requires significant capital investment. Financing this growth remains a significant challenge for many retailers, from small boutiques to large chains.

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Despite last year’s declines, Torrid could grab more market share

Retail Dive

The plus-size leader faces ongoing reluctance to spend on discretionary goods, but has inventory control and other strengths on its side.

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Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition

Achieve more with your commerce with the help of Orium’s Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition. Presented in partnership with commercetools, Contentstack, and Google Cloud, this edition is packed with new insights and practical examples to help you navigate changes in digital commerce and construct an adaptable tech stack optimized for efficiency and scalability.

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BrewDog Distilling Co., launches DUO White Rum

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! BrewDog Distilling Co., is proud to announce the official launch of its DUO White Rum, this will join its existing rum SKUs which includes DUO Spiced Rum and DUO Spiced with Caramelised Pineapple Rum. Synonymous with category disruption, BrewDog Distilling Co. has built a reputation for challenging norms and setting new standards.

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Knix signs Gabrielle Union as global brand ambassador

Retail Dive

The actor will be featured in the new “Knix for Life” campaign and will be involved in events and other initiatives for the period care brand.

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Cove Capital Acquires 130,056-Square-Foot Eastwood Village Retail Center in Birmingham, Alabama

Shopping Center

Birmingham, Ala. — Cove Capital Investments has acquired Eastwood Village, a 130,056-square-foot retail center located in Birmingham. Tenants at the property, which was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale,… The post Cove Capital Acquires 130,056-Square-Foot Eastwood Village Retail Center in Birmingham, Alabama appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Perfect Corp. improves 3D modeling for virtual jewelry try-on

Retail Dive

The latest update allows brands to use Graphics Library Transmission Format 2.0 files, which offer more detailed textures and lighting.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

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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Persil partners with Arsenal and reveals short film ‘The Autograph’ starring England star Bukayo Saka

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Revealing a bold change in direction for its successful Dirt Is Good platform, the touching three-minute film starring Arsenal and England player Bukayo Saka follows the journey of a young Arsenal fan whose prized shirt, signed by Saka, falls victim to an unexpected villain – Persil’s new washing capsules with first-time stain removal, which show [

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The Weekly Closeout: Beyond partners with X as Miniso pops up in Times Square

Retail Dive

The home retailer’s social media deal involves short- and long-form content. Meanwhile, Miniso’s store concept follows a successful flagship in New York.

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The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales & Jurassic Coast are UK’s top Easter road trip locations in JET survey

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Jurassic Coast have been voted the top three road trip destinations Brits would most like to visit this Easter weekend – revealed in a new poll conducted by leading fuel brand JET.

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Collaboration Innovation at Enterprise Connect 2024

Cisco Retail

What an action-packed week we have had at Enterprise Connect!

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The Pragmatic Guide to Composability

Be empowered to master the digital landscape and implement modular and adaptable composable technologies. Authored by Orium, The Pragmatic Guide to Composability takes readers on a journey from composable’s beginnings to common misconceptions about the approach, then concludes with strategies for choosing implementations that result in quick wins to grow your ROI.