Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 23, 2023
Epic Games has created Airphoria, a Fortnite island created in partnership with Nike using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), with support from Fortnite creator studio Beyond Creative. The virtual landmass is a visually immersive Air Max-themed universe within Fortnite. Nike’s vision of Airphoria is as a place for fans to engage with Air Max sneakers in an entirely new and captivating way.
Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2023
A House committee report asserts that Temu and Shein have exploited loopholes in U.S. law to get around paying import duties. The report says the two e-commerce giants are bringing products into the U.S.
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Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 23, 2023
The growth of edge computing in retail is undeniable, as more devices are connected in stores and more applications depend on the data they create. The role of clouds and corporate data centers for crunching transactions and providing data insights is clear, and much time has been spent by retail IT teams determining an overall cloud strategy. Increasingly, however, their focus has turned to the large amounts of data processed at the “edge,” and not just transactional information: inventory, sen
Inside Retail
JUNE 23, 2023
Payment giants Visa and Mastercard have pledged not to offer merchants cut-price credit transaction rates if they lock into their debit transaction systems, a move small business advocates hope will level the playing field for local SMEs. On Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced both Visa and Mastercard have signed voluntary undertakings to limit “tying conduct”, or preferential credit transaction fees which encourage merchants to route debit transactions through their card pr
Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 23, 2023
Discount retailer Forman Mills , which had been warning of a potential bankruptcy, has been purchased by Shoppers World , according to reporting in The Philadelphia Inquirer. A request for comment from Shoppers World had not been received as of press time. Forman Mills had recently posted a WARN notice that it would be laying off 245 workers in seven stores in Pennsylvania by Aug. 4, 2023.
Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2023
Bud Light is launching its new “Easy to Summer” ad campaign using a light-hearted approach to connect with consumers.
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Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2023
Sales of e-cigarettes rose nearly 47 percent from January 2020 to December 2022, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC found 4.5 percent of adults use e-cigarettes. About 11 percent of young adults and 14 percent of high schoolers used the devices within 30 days of the survey.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 23, 2023
Amazon has reportedly closed an Amazon Go convenience store at the base of the Madison Centre office tower at the corner of 5th Avenue and Marion Street in Seattle, according to Geekwire. The news broke three months after the retailer announced that it would close eight other locations across the U.S. The Seattle store, which closed June 16, was Amazon’s second in the city when it opened in August 2018.
Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2023
New Jersey’s largest cannabis union, UFCW Local 360, is accepting applications for its retail apprenticeship program. “The NJ Cannabis Apprentice Program is a unique partnership between UFCW Local 360, the NJ Department of Labor, the cannabis industry and higher education leaders,” said Joe Cardona, vice president for university relations, Rowan University.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 23, 2023
Alarmists concerned that generative AI will take over the world (or more importantly, their jobs) can take heart from the experience of Home Chef. The DTC meal kit company, which saw a massive influx of customers following COVID, needed a way to maximize engagement and retain elevated open rates for its correspondence. Using Phrasee , a Salesforce Integration Partner, has helped Home Chef set the foundation for producing great messaging on a mass scale, but it’s required lots of human attention,
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Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2023
Starbucks Workers United said that workers at 150 Starbucks will walk off the job today in protest over the chain’s alleged restrictions on Pride displays in its stores. Starbucks disputes the charge. “We unwaveringly support the LGBTQIA2+ community.
Retail Gazette
JUNE 23, 2023
// Poundland is adding beers, wines and spirits, fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as chilled and frozen food to more stores by autumn // The business is on track to add over half a million square feet of new space this financial year as it opens and relocates stores Poundland is accelerating the rollout of its grocery offering, including chilled and frozen foods, fresh fruit and veg, as well as beers, wines and spirits to more stores.
Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2023
Kroger shareholders approved a nonbinding measure asking the grocery giant to reveal its workers’ median pay by race and gender. The proposal was supported by 51 percent of Kroger’s shareholders.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 23, 2023
The goal of Cisco’s Black Belt Academy is to provide our partners with an efficient and effective role-based learning journey, which is presented in two or three sequential Stages.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2023
Retailer subscription programs face closer scrutiny following the Federal Trade Commission’s suit against Amazon.com for allegedly tricking “millions of consumers” into signing up for the Prime program.
Retail Gazette
JUNE 23, 2023
// There is an ‘extremely high risk’ that Temu sells goods made using forced labour, US lawmakers have said // The claims were derived from an investigation into adherence with a US law, which bans the import of products made with forced Uyghur labour There is an “extremely high risk” that goods sold via Temu have been made using forced labour, according to US lawmakers.
Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2023
Ace Hardware Corporation is building a new 1.5 million-square-foot retail distribution center. The warehouse is expected to be fully operational in 2025.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 23, 2023
Cisco is dedicated to providing genuine added value to customers, and we believe our new version of Secure Network Analytics (SNA) – software release 7.4.2 – more than drives that point home.
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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 Gazette
JUNE 23, 2023
// Retail sales increase month on month by 0.3% in May // Food continues to be significantly impacted by inflation, with volumes falling 0.5% in May UK retail sales rose unexpectedly in May thanks to three bank holidays and a run of warm weather, with sales up 0.3% during the month, defying economist predictions of a 0.2% decline. Non-store sales grew by 2.7% mostly due to a significant increase in online shopping for items like outdoor goods and summer clothing.
Miller Zell
JUNE 23, 2023
Excitement is always part of potential upgrades for branded environments. And angst often accompanies the complex process to get there, from concept to completion. That’s the story we heard at the Campus Athletics Facilities Summit and Pro Sports & Entertainment Facilities Summit in Philadelphia this month.
Retail Gazette
JUNE 23, 2023
// The Federal Trade Commission has sued Amazon over ‘duping’ its Prime membership users // The retail giant was accused of tricking shoppers into signing up for automatically renewing subscriptions to the service Amazon has been sued by the Federal Trade Commission, as it accused the retailer of tricking millions of shoppers into enrolling into Prime memberships.
Retail Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
The mass merchant joins other retailers announcing deal events around Prime Day, while the ’90s-era toy makes its return for its 25th anniversary.
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
Retail Gazette
JUNE 23, 2023
// Unbound Group is drawing up plans to implement an emergency restructuring mechanism // The group warned that while it will be able to make a bank repayment in July, a temporary working capital shortfall could arise in September and October Unbound Group is preparing emergency restructuring plans due to fading sale prospects. According to Sky News , the owner of Hotter Shoes has asked its advisers at Interpath to start preparations which would require court approval allowing it to shed some o
Retail Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
The company, which helps DTC brands enter brick and mortar, will use the funds to enhance platform capabilities and accelerate its path to profitability.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 23, 2023
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, poet, author, and WWII hero fighter pilot, once said, “ A goal without a plan is just a wish. ” It’s so true.
Retail Pro
JUNE 23, 2023
Pop-ups project a fun, trendy and intimate attitude to customers, and for retailers they can function as an integral part of an omnichannel strategy. Pop-up stores represent a temporary opportunity for shoppers to take advantage of something new that a … Continue reading → The post Pop-Up Stores Support an Omnichannel Vision first appeared on Retail Pro Blog.
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Retail Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
The direct-to-consumer lingerie brand, founded by music star Rihanna, has been steadily expanding its store footprint.
365 Retail
JUNE 23, 2023
The latest report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that the UK saw a marginal rise in retail sales volumes in May 2023, persisting with the positive momentum initiated in April. Sales volumes grew by an estimated 0.3% in May, following on from a 0.5% increase in April, underlining an optimistic forecast for the market. The growth in May was driven by strong performance in the non-store retailing sector, which saw sales volumes increase by a robust 2.7%.
Retail Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
Matt McCabe has been promoted to the role as the retailer moves to open new stores in Indiana and partner with the Indianapolis Colts.
Retail Customer Experience
JUNE 23, 2023
Digital signage is dynamic and valuable but there are misconceptions and myths.
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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
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