RIS News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
From embracing changing consumer behavior to being proactive in their promotional strategies, there are ways to prevent Ebenezer Scrooge from crushing the holiday spirit.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Walmart has unveiled a host of new tech-powered experiences that it has already launched or is currently testing, all designed to simplify the lives of its customers. The tools already launched include enhanced search via the use of generative AI, a new beauty try-on experience and a voice assistant in the retailer’s app. Here’s the full slate of new tech that Walmart is rolling out and/or working on: Generative AI-enhanced search to generate more relevant results based on context and allow cust
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Tokinomo
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Campaign corner Halloween candy. Halloween is celebrated by trick-or-treating enthusiasts, talented bakers who create deliciously eerie cakes, and those who indulge in thrilling horror movie marathons. M&M's is joining in on the Halloween festivities, paying tribute to this spooky time and all the fun tricks and sweet treats it brings, with the iconic M&M's characters by their side.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Womenswear brand Forever New is opening three flagship stores in Kuwait as part of its strategic partnership with fashion conglomerate Apparel Group. The collaboration will also expand Forever New’s online presence to 6thStreet.com in the UAE. Founded in Melbourne in 2006, the brand is known for its wearable and timeless collections that celebrate modern femininity, with over 400 retail and concession stores globally and over 30 million visitors to its websites each year.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
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
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The Kroger Co. Foundation has awarded $1 million in grants to organizations empowering and advancing the Hispanic community as it marks Hispanic Heritage Month. “We launched the Racial Equity Fund in 2020 to catalyze innovative approaches that help create stronger communities,” said Keith Dailey, Group VP of Corporate Affairs at Kroger and President of the Foundation.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Australian retailers are expanding their horizons after the Covid pandemic and actively assessing opportunities overseas. Despite some unsuccessful forays beyond the borders of Australia and New Zealand by some retailers, there is increasing optimism about global expansion. Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Pokémon decks, Funko collectables, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and baseball trading cards. What do these things have in common? They all contribute to the multibillion-dollar market for physical and digital collectables. A report by market research and consultancy firm Market Decipher states that the global collectables market was valued at US$426 billion in 2022 and is predicted to reach US$1 trillion by 2032.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The department store retailer recently closed two of its stores, in Miami and New York City’s Manhattan borough, but is eyeing expansion elsewhere.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 9, 2023
PLBY Group, the company behind the Playboy and Honey Birdette brands, has agreed to sell its sexual wellness business Lovers for about $13.5 million as part of a strategic review. PLBY Group entered a definitive agreement to divest its Lovers business to LV Holding, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter. After the closing of the sale, Playboy Enterprises will sell all the equity of its subsidiary TLA Acquisition Corp, holder of the Lovers business.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Developers of modern software offer global corporations of all kinds to improve their work system. For this purpose, providers have developed a special board of directors management software. The introduction of such board portals can not only improve the system of organizing and conducting working meetings. It can also increase the efficiency of the team as a whole.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 9, 2023
As the fashion world grapples with rapid shifts in consumer behaviour, H&M is setting its sights on the digital frontier with its recent launch on Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Shopee. The move will enable shoppers in Singapore and Malaysia to swipe, click, and fill their virtual carts with H&M’s full range of offerings, from the latest Fall/Winter collection to timeless staples.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Are you worried about getting your startup noticed on social media? It can be daunting to get started with your new business venture on social media, but keep in mind that every successful company will have started with 0 followers! Social media has a staggering 4.8 billion users worldwide, which means it can be a fantastic platform for increasing brand awareness and engaging with your target market.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Sea Level has partnered with Cancer Chicks where members of the not-for-profit organisation fighting chronic illnesses will model the swimsuit products of the brand. Cancer Chicks is an Australian organisation that provides support to young women diagnosed with cancer and other terminal or chronic illnesses. Under the partnership, Sea Level will donate $2 to Cancer Chicks Foundation for every order placed on the swimsuit retailer’s website throughout the month of October. “Unfortunately, m
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Greggs has launched its first ever cafe inside of a Sainsbury’s store, as the partnership between the companies takes another step forward. The cafe has opened in the supermarket’s Crystal Peaks, Sheffield store, creating 15 new jobs. Customers will be able to buy Greggs favourites such as sandwiches, bakes and coffee, and can sit in or takeaway.
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 9, 2023
With higher inflation and other macroeconomic pressures, many Australian households are tightening their belts. As consumers manage cost of living pressures, it’s led to a pullback in spending across the retail landscape, particularly in non-discretionary categories. CommBank’s latest Consumer Insights Report shows that around one in four Australians have not enough, or just enough, to meet household expenses.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The apparel e-retailer said it may rehire some of those leaving as it shifts its focus to remaining facilities in Atlanta, Phoenix and Indianapolis.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The CEO of Metcash’s liquor pillar, Chris Baddock, has retired due to health reasons after about four years at the company. Baddock is expected to take a four-month break before acting as a part-time advisor for Metcash. Baddock joined Metcash in 2019 and has overseen growth across key areas of the liquor business including sales to retail and on-premise customers, and in owned and exclusive brands.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Andrew Rudolph brings 20 years of experience from rival Adidas, where he once served as vice president of U.S. sales.
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Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Not many people will be familiar with the breadth of repair and refurbishment services that Currys has. In fact, it operates Europe’s largest tech repair facility and is a business that generated £676m in sales in its last financial year. The division is not some recent addition, a response to the rising sustainability concerns. It’s been around for more than a decade, and the retailer has big plans to grow its capabilities and make it a highly profitable business.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The retailer is encouraging shoppers to come into stores to take advantage of big deals after two quarters of losses.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 9, 2023
More than 420,000 retail jobs have been lost since 2010, reigniting calls for more to be done to save the high street. New GMB Union data shows that the number of roles have fallen 28.4% to 420,242 since the Conservatives took power. It comes as Wilko stores closed their doors for the final time over the weekend following its collapse in August, resulting more than 12,000 redundancies.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The DTC men’s apparel brand is hoping to operate 10 locations by the end of the year with more slated to open in 2024.
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Retail Wire
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Amazon is reportedly in talks with Waitrose, a prominent UK supermarket chain, hinting at a potential partnership. Waitrose has seen a decline in its market share, dropping from 5.1% to 4.6% since the start of 2020. A collaboration could potentially benefit both companies, allowing Waitrose to expand its market reach via Amazon’s platform and offering.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The complaint says sellers are cornered into using Fulfillment by Amazon, squeezing out alternative providers. Here’s how.
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 9, 2023
A pastor running a drug recovery program was allegedly behind a Florida-based organized retail crime ring that has sold $3 million worth of merchandise on eBay since 2016, according to an investigation involving Home Depot and Florida police. The pastor, Robert Dell, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of instructing individuals in his recovery.
Retail Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Retail leaders need to know about and strategize for next year’s supply chain challenges.
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Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Asda has launched its programme to convert 116 former Co-op convenience stores and attached petrol station forecourts into Asda Express shops. The supermarket has rebranded 11 Asda Express stores so far in locations including Yorkshire and Devon. The grocer plans to convert the remaining 105 by the end of Q1 next year, across sites including Manchester Oxford Road and Romford Station.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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Retail Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Pacsun, GameStop and Tag Heuer have all introduced crypto activations in recent years as the payment option grew in popularity.
Retail Gazette
OCTOBER 9, 2023
River Island has seen operating profit plunge 90% to £7.4m as it dealt with inflation and costs to clear excess stock, despite turnover increasing 12%. The fashion retailer, which has more than 300 stores in the UK, said it ended the year with “substantial cash reserves” despite the dip. The business also remained positive and claimed the return of former boss Richard Bradbury as executive chairman at the start of the year meant “significant changes have been made, which are st
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