Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Simply Roasted announce the opening of London’s first ever Pick ‘n’ Mix bar dedicated solely to one of the nation’s favourite go to savoury snacks, crisps. Positioned on the corner of one of Soho’s most instantly recognisable streets, where Air Street meets Brewer Street, the exclusive Pick ‘n’ Mix experience will give crisp lovers the opportunity to try Simply Roasted’s collection of award-winning triple cooked crisps, all completely free of charge, for one weekend only on Friday 25th to Sunday

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The retail industry has experienced a great deal of change over the last 2½ years with the accelerated growth of online sales, the introduction of new safety protocols, the expansion of experiential retail concepts and the integration of new technologies. Retailers have to be increasingly savvy at luring consumers to brick-and-mortar locations, finding creative ways to offer experiences that can’t be replicated in the digital environment.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Burberry’s new chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd will on Thursday set out his plan to finish the job started by his predecessor: boosting growth at the British luxury brand to the levels of its European rivals. Akeroyd, who took over in April, will present his strategy alongside first-half results that will show the lingering impact of lockdown restrictions in China, Burberry’s biggest market.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

eBay ’s Luxury Exchange has launched a physical pop-up store in the heart of New York City’s Diamond District to promote its authenticated pre-owned jewelry, handbags and watches during NYC Jewelry Week. The eBay Luxury Exchange pop-up experience will run until Nov. 17 at 22 W. 47 th St. to promote the expansion of the ecommerce giant’s Authenticity Guarantee to the jewelry category.

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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.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Uniqlo has expanded its Australian footprint, opening a new brick-and-mortar store in Adelaide’s Myer Centre. The new store, with 900sqm of floor space, will open on November 24 and provide a full line of Uniqlo life wear clothes for men, women, children, and newborns. It has 11 fitting rooms for customers and five self-checkout stations to improve the shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Ulta has unveiled its new store format that it will apply to more than 40 stores this year. According to WWD , Ulta’s new store format will create a shopping environment that is easier for consumers to navigate, with the retailer transitioning from a model that organized brands according to price points and target consumers into a layout in which goods are arranged according to themes.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It’s easy for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to get lost in the holiday hullabaloo, but several major players in finance and social networks are offering ways for these retailers to get their share of the pie (apple, pumpkin or mincemeat, your pick): American Express (Amex) and TikTok have launched the #ShopSmall Accelerator to help SMBs reach new audiences beginning on Small Business Saturday, which this year falls on Nov. 26, 2022; Amex and Square , the payment platform popular with

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Australian-listed online luxury fashion retailer Cettire says it is experiencing a “strong profitable growth trajectory”. Cettire sales grew 82 per cent in October to $34.8 million compared to the same period last year while adjusted EBITDA was at least $3 million for the month. The boost in sales is driven by repeat customers and active users which grew 88 per cent to 297,358 members.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In its latest appeal to creators, Meta has announced a series of new products to help influencers “reach an audience, grow their communities and earn a living.” . Consumer and brand demand for influencer content is strong — 39% of marketing agencies and brands now spend 10% to 20% of their overall marketing budgets on influencer marketing, according to Statista, and that number is only expected to grow.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Tamalin Morton has been named the new CEO of Adore Beauty, commencing January 9, taking over from Tennealle O’Shannessy, who is leaving the business on December 30 to take up a new role. Morton has more than two decades of experience at leading retailers including Australian Pharmaceutical Industries’ Priceline, Kathmandu and Spotlight Retail Group.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

If retailers were starring in a movie this holiday season, it would be synonymous with the classic Tim Burton musical, The Nightmare Before Christmas. After two years of a pandemic that shook the retail industry to its core and urged retailers to dramatically enhance their online presence, diversify their delivery options and wrangle massive disruptions due to closed manufacturers or congested ports, this holiday season was supposed to be the light at the end of the tunnel.

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Tokinomo

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

People have been shopping in-store for ages. Over time a lot has changed. From the assortment of products to the technique used to promote those products. Shoppers’ demands and needs also altered over the years. Nowadays, customers are not shopping in-store just for the products, they are doing it to take advantage of the whole shopping experience.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Bang & Olufsen announces a new home for sound, design, and sensory experiences on London’s iconic New Bond Street in the heart of Mayfair. . Part of a 15-year redevelopment that restores a much-loved part of London to its former glory, Bang & Olufsen of Mayfair is located nearby the newly revitalised Hanover Square and the elegant Medici courtyard.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Just three months after it first began selling on Amazon in the U.S., Peloton is expanding its collaboration to sell some of its products on Amazon in the UK and Germany as well. The Peloton Bike, Guide and select accessories are now available in Amazon’s UK store and will be on Amazon’s Germany store in the coming weeks. As part of the experience, the Peloton Bike will be available with free in-home delivery, and first-time customers will have the option to assemble the bikes themse

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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.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Asda Pudsey customers will be able to pick up their favourite from a rotating range of freshly poured tipples after Craft on Draft, the fresh craft beer, cider and cocktail concept opened at the Asda Pudsey store in Leeds. Shoppers in Pudsey, Leeds, can now sample from a menu of 12 regularly changing beers, ciders and cocktails whilst seeking expert advice to find something that perfectly suits their tastes.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The quadrennial football tournament known as the Fifa World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally, but this year’s competition, set to commence in Qatar on 21 November, is drawing attention for all the wrong reasons. Qatar has been plagued by allegations of corruption, bribery and human rights abuses ever since it was selected to host this year’s World Cup, back in 2010.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Grosvenor announces the appointment of Chris Jukes as Director of Liverpool ONE, succeeding Alison Clegg who is retiring after leading the destination for 15 years. . Chris joined Grosvenor in 2005 and has held various finance positions in Grosvenor Property UK and the broader Grosvenor business. Today he is responsible for finance in the UK property business’ Development and Investment teams, including Liverpool ONE.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Business people around the world worry about working with foreign companies and people – because they don’t trust them. Americans are reluctant to work with folks from the Middle East, Australians describe Indonesia as a hard market and Brits worry about dealing with the French. Not many people are willing to extend trust, and it’s a problem. Trust is confidence in people, their integrity and abilities.

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

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

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Global streetwear brand Ksubi have opened their first UK standalone store, located in the heart of Soho on 10 Carnaby Street. The opening will also coincide with the launch of a limited-edition collaboration with London-based artist Slawn. “London’s been calling us for some time with its buzzing music and arts communities. At Ksubi, we celebrate the triumph of the creative outsider – the rebels doing things their own way and to their own beat.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Two Adelaide entrepreneurs have rolled out a new on-the-go office concept called TaskPods to facilitate hybrid working across busy shopping centres, airports and transport hubs in the country. The modular office pods are the brainchild of Adam Morgan and Tyson Gundersen who also founded the Australian modular office solutions company, Bureau Booths.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Sloane Stanley has announced that Chinti & Parker , the luxury womenswear brand, has opened its debut pop-up on the King’s Road, joining returning fashion favourites, Prochaine and Seraphina , as well as Dacre Art x Air Contemporary at 340 King’s Road. . Chinti & Parker has launched a 1,298 sq ft unit at 336 King’s Road, which will be in situ until February next year.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Google has agreed to pay $391.5 million to 40 states to settle an investigation into its location tracking practices. The deal struck between the parties represents the largest privacy settlement in U.S. history. Google said it has already addressed the concerns raised in the case.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The leading global flexible space provider, WeWork, has announced plans to exit around 40 locations in the United States consisting of around 41,000 workstations. WeWork Closing About 40 Locations in the US. The exits are focused in what the firm cite as ‘underperforming locations’, and the majority will be happening during November. The intent of the closures is to reduce rent, tenancy and building operating expenses, which WeWork expect to make up for the reduction in top-line reve

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Retail industry sales for October were up 1.3 percent as the price of gas increased and consumers took advantage of early Christmas deals from a wide range of retailers. Retail sales, excluding autos, gas and foodservice, rose 0.7 percent.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting small business owners. And if you’re unprepared, a ransomware attack can devastate your business. This post will share everything you need to know about how to recover from ransomware. What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a malicious software program that gets installed on a computer or mobile device without the user’s knowledge and then encrypts files and data on the device.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Target’s third quarter same-store sales increased 2.7 percent, better than the 2.51 percent gain expected by analysts, but its operating margin of 3.9 percent was well below the 5.35 percent that investors were looking for. Brian Cornell, Target CEO, said the chain saw “a significant change in consumer shopping patterns as we ended October and moved into the month of November.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

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

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Propane tanks come in several sizes ranging from the 5 lb propane tank to 100lb propane tank, and some industrial tanks go as high as 30,000 lbs. Their uses also vary ranging from powering forklifts, restaurant and food truck grills, to drying crops. There are tons of propane tanks for sale but finding the right one will depend on several variables, including your business type, durability, and the number of appliances that you want to power with propane.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A new study published in the journal Radiology finds that people who smoke marijuana may be more likely to develop respiratory issues than those who smoke only tobacco. “There is a public perception that marijuana is safe and people think that it’s safer than cigarettes,” said Giselle Revah, a radiologist who helped conduct the study at the Ottawa Hospital.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Why isn’t the sky darkened by drones yet? Why do cash registers still exist? Will the robots take all sales floor jobs? We consider the answers to these and more.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, Firehouse Subs, Popeyes and Tim Hortons, has hired Patrick Doyle as its new executive chairman. Mr. Doyle, who was CEO of Domino’s between 2010 and 2018, replaces Restaurant Brands’ current co-chairs, Daniel Schwartz and Alex Behring.

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