Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers ( 96% ) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. But at the same time merchants’ margins are being squeezed, making intelligent pricing and promotions strategies even more critical for success. Lifecycle pricing , which integrates base pricing, promotions and markdowns into one holistic strategy, can help merchants optimize their approach — especially as they strive to lo

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Outland Denim Group has announced the addition of Nobody Denim to its portfolio as it eyes international expansion. With the new member, Outland has grown to four businesses and is preparing for its third round of equity crowdfunding on October 17. The company describes itself as “an ecosystem of brands dedicated to creating positive social and environmental change” It is developing an emerging revenue stream with a textile waste solution, targeting the issue of 200,000 tonnes of tex

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In today’s hyper-competitive ecommerce landscape, data isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the most important weapon for success in your arsenal. However, as stringent consumer privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA make collecting customer data more difficult, brands are having to adapt their data collection strategies to adhere to new standards. The advent of these constraints has propelled the value of zero-party data (ZPD) to new heights.

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Tokinomo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Campaign corner This changes everything. Two months following the initiation of its marketing campaign focused on farmers and health, the prominent alternative meat company Beyond Meat is intensifying its emphasis on the health benefits of its products through the introduction of its latest " This Changes Everything " campaign. This move comes a few months after receiving certification from the American Heart Association for the heart-healthy attributes of its Beyond Steak product.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Banana Republic has opened its new flagship store on Geary Street in San Francisco’s historic Union Square shopping district, and its new home goods line BR Home is getting the star treatment. The company described the two-floor , 3,500-square-foot flagship as “a natural next step” in its transformation into a “leading destination for high-quality apparel, accessories and home goods.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Property fund manager ISPT is selling its GPO and The Strand Melbourne retail buildings. ISPT has tapped CBRE’s Simon Rooney and James Douglas and Colliers’ Lachlan MacGillivray to sell the assets. The GPO houses Australia’s largest H&M flagship store, which has a 10-year lease agreement until March 2034, while The Strand Melbourne is home to fashion and retail tenants including Cos, Acne Studios, Asics, Onitsuka Tiger, Dinosaur Designs, Midas, and Franck Provost. “The two assets are

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Earlier this year, in June, Petco opened a luxurious two-storey pet care centre in the heart of Union Square in New York City. The centre features a grooming salon with self-service options, a full-service veterinary hospital, a curated mid-tier and high-end merchandise assortment, a cafe specifically designed for a canine clientele, and more features to serve the needs of man’s best friend and their owners.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Walmart , which had announced plans to open four next-generation fulfillment centers in June 2022 , will build a fifth location scheduled to open in 2026 in Stockton, Calif. The 900,000-square-foot facility will help Walmart fulfill online orders for West Coast customers more quickly and efficiently. “In response to increasing customer demand for online shopping, we are implementing technology to enhance delivery speed and accuracy for our customers, all the while creating new and exciting techn

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Shoe retailer Ecco has reopened its 16 flagship stores with a refreshing transformation, celebrating its 60th anniversary. Featuring the new concept “What Makes A Family”, the stores commemorate the changing concept of family over the previous six decades. The campaign features three families photographed by Sean Thomas, including pro-rider and stuntman Travis Pastrana and pro-skateboarder Lyn-Z Pastrana with their daughters, Japanese model and actor Kiko Mizuhara with her sister Ashley Y

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Angela Hsu, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Bed Bath & Beyond , has stepped down from her post. Dave Nielsen, President of the retailer formerly known as Overstock.com, will take over Hsu’s responsibilities while the search for a new CMO kicks off, according to DigitalCommerce 360. “It’s been a pleasure being the CMO, transforming Overstock.com into a 100% home furnishing retailer in 2022 and swiftly relaunching as the new online Bed Bath & Beyond in August 2023,” Hsu wrote on her

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Asked to choose between a brown Birkenstock and a pink stiletto, most people would be able to make a fairly quick decision. In this year’s Barbie movie, Weird Barbie challenges Stereotypical Barbie to make this very choice. To Barbie, the high heel represents a life of beach fun and dance parties, while the sandal means “knowing the truth about the universe”.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

After six weeks of speculation and negotiation, Rite Aid has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has reached a tentative agreement with its largest lenders on a financial restructuring plan. Rite Aid also announced the appointment of Jeffrey Stein, Founder of the financial advisory firm Stein Partners, as its new CEO, Chief Restructuring Officer and a member of the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Hank & Hera, a Sydney-based luxury sleepwear startup, believes it is breaking new ground in the fashion industry, launching a range of body-positive inclusive nightwear. The brand aims to set itself apart by offering one of the most extensive size options in the industry – from sizes four to 34. Inspired by her experiences as a plus-size woman, Hank & Hera founder Philippa Giles created a brand that caters to women regardless of size. “Every woman deserves to feel like a goddess,

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , today announced its predictions for the UK’s busiest shopping days of Peak Trading 2023. The annual predictions for the top busiest shopping days during the Golden Quarter and Christmas trading were compiled by Sensormatic Solutions retail traffic consulting and analytics group.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Foot Locker, a sports apparel company, has announced plans to close 400 stores in North America by 2026.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Leaders at Amazon and Mattel say movies and nostalgia help drive strong consumer interest for iconic brands ahead of the holiday shopping season.

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Dezeen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Local studio Architecture for London has designed an interior for stationery store Present & Correct in London , which features gridded joinery and draws on "wunderkammer" cabinets of curiosities. The studio designed bespoke joinery and storage for the Present & Correct shop in Bloomsbury, central London, which sells vintage and new stationery from across the globe.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

India boasts a staggering 750 million active internet users armed with smartphones. Even if only a fraction of these users convert into consumers, it spells immense profitability for retail brands. This is precisely what direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have been capitalising on in recent years. Imagine if they could bypass middlemen and reduce costs.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The tool, which lets users search for items based on a photo, comes amid a slew of new features.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Top Australian companies that backed constitutional recognition of Indigenous people said they respected voters’ rejection of the change but would now take their own steps to try to improve opportunities for the country’s first inhabitants. At an October 14 referendum, Australians overwhelmingly voted down a proposal to create a constitutionally-protected Indigenous parliamentary advisory body, known as the Voice.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The pharmacy retailer plans to use bankruptcy to shrink its store footprint and manage a nearly $4 billion debt load.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

American drugstore chain Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid billions of dollars in debt, declining sales, and lawsuits over alleged illegal prescriptions for painkillers. The company said it has received a commitment for $3.45 billion in new financing from its lenders, which is expected to provide sufficient liquidity to support it during the process.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Those impacted are in the retailer’s “lead” role, which is being eliminated as the company revamps its store operating model.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 16, 2023

THG is exploring plans to list its MyProtein nutrition business in the US following pressure from activist investors to separate the division, The Telegraph reported. Shareholder Kelso Group upped its stake in the listed company to 8m shares earlier this year and has advocated for chief executive Matt Moulding to spin off the MyProtein arm. A potential listing raises eyebrows given THG’s track record as a listed business since it floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2020.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The facility in Stockton, California, will help the retailer handle online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Frasers Group has confirmed it is set to acquire SportScheck, one of the leading sports retailers in Germany from Signa Retail Department Store Holding for an undisclosed amount. In a release, the Mike Ashley controlled group said the acquisition “will enable Frasers to grow its presence in Germany, one of the biggest sports markets in Europe and a key focus area for the Sports segment.” SportScheck trades from 34 stores across Germany with revenue of approximately €350m, and a loyal

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Long term, the brand aims to have men’s and women’s each represent 50% of its revenues.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Marks & Spencer has launched its recruitment drive for 10,000 new customer assistants nationwide ahead of the festive season. The move marks a 40% increase on last year’s Christmas recruitment drive as the retailer invests more in colleague hours to support customers on the shop floor. The roles will span both the retailer’s food and clothing and home businesses and are located all over the UK, with vacancies in every store.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Søstrene Grene , the esteemed Danish homewares and hobby brand, has unveiled plans to open a flagship store in Central London. This development is part of the company’s aggressive strategy to launch 100 new stores across the UK by the end of the decade. Set to open its doors this winter, the new store will be the largest Søstrene Grene outlet in the UK.

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