Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It’s time to say goodbye to cookies. A full 60% of marketers believe the era of advertising cookies and IDs is coming to an end. And yet there’s a successional gap. Nobody seems to know what to do next. The same survey reports that 41% of marketers aren’t familiar with targeting methods other than third-party cookies or IDs. “I think everyone’s talking about it but not many people are actually doing a lot of preparation yet,” says one anonymous advertising executive quoted in the study.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Solomon Lew’s plan to spin off Premier Retail into individual business units, announced in August, appears to be moving full steam ahead, as kids’ stationery brand Smiggle and sleepwear brand Peter Alexander investigate potential international expansions. The group plans to review its retail operations and identify any new opportunities that a different corporate structure could bring to Smiggle and Peter Alexander, up to a potential demerger of the brands, and to analyse any potential capital r

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

TikTok has debuted a new AI-powered virtual assistant, the TikTok Creative Assistant, to “intelligently collaborate with brands and creators throughout their creative journey on TikTok.” The tool draws on the platform’s database of “creative knowledge” to help brands and creators brainstorm ideas, understand best practices, uncover trends and find inspiration.

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Tokinomo

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Campaign corner 90’s icons. Little Spoon, known for reimagining children's food with healthier options, has launched a new line catering to “older kids”. This lineup includes nutritious on-the-go lunches and snacks, free from artificial ingredients. To celebrate, Little Spoon has teamed up with 90s child stars like Melissa Joan Hart, Jaleel White, and James Van Der Beek for a special launch video.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Destination XL ( DXL ) has partnered with Untuckit on a capsule collection of its shirts in sizes and lengths never previously offered to cater specifically to big and tall men. The items will be available for purchase only at DXL.com, with select stores offering the styles to try on for fit. Untuckit shirts are currently available in sizes from small to XXXL in up to five different fits.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Grosvenor has announced that Sook, the pop-up retail space operator, has signed to take over a unit on Liverpool ONE’s Upper South John Street. Set to open at the start of November, the site will be the brand’s first foray into the North-West and operate for three months. The pop-up will be the third partnership between Sook and Grosvenor following two successful engagements in London.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Delivering Barbie to London, Propability worked in partnership with Blue Kangaroo Design and Mattel to bring the windows of Selfridges and Hamleys to life for the launch of the film. Girl power at Selfridges Two windows were created by Propability for the famous department store using designs by agency Blue Kangaroo. A disco scene from the movie that included the real costumes worn by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling was delivered.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Meal kit provider Blue Apron has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group , the food delivery and takeout company founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Blue Apron stockholders will receive $13 in cash per share of Class A common stock through a tender offer, an equity value of approximately $103 million.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Winnie Park has quite the resume in apparel retail, having worked as senior director of merchandising at Levi Strauss & Co and executive vice president of marketing at DFS Group. Now, she is the CEO of one of the most well-known fashion chains in the industry, Forever 21. In this interview, Park shares her thoughts on what makes the Gen Z consumer tick, how to market to this developing consumer base, and she offers a little peek into what’s next for the fast fashion retailer.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Fast-food drive-thru lanes have become speedier as fewer customers opt for in-car ordering, reveals an annual study by Intouch Insight. The average time spent in a drive-thru lane decreased by 29 seconds this year, with order wait times being 25 seconds shorter. While Taco Bell, KFC, and Carl’s Jr.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Times might be tough for many Australians right now, but when it comes to gift-giving consumers will still be spending this year – however, they will be very focused on value. Those are among the key findings from a survey commissioned by Gift Flick – the instant digital gifting service – and Inside Retail, which quizzed 750 Australian consumers about their gift-giving intentions now, and in the leadup to Christmas.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Major food companies are doubling down on snacking as consumer habits shift, but the rise of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic poses a potential threat to their growth. These drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, suppress appetites and can lead to aversions to sugary and fatty foods, which are core offerings of many big.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Stella McCartney took her spring runway show outdoors onto a Paris street with a view of the Eiffel Tower and market stands stacked with sustainable products as she presented a collection of airy, feminine gowns and shimmery hot pants. Models strode down the pavement runway parading short, billowing capes, gold jacquard suits, colourful floral prints, tailcoats and cummerbunds, with mirrored brooches by Andrew Logan adding extra shine.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

German footwear brand Birkenstock, backed by private equity firm L Catterton, aims for a valuation of up to $9.2 billion in its forthcoming U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The company and its stakeholders plan to sell at least 32 million shares, potentially raising around $1.58 billion at the upper end of the projected price range.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

News Corp Australia has launched news.com.au checkout , a dedicated commerce content destination it believes will “address consumer needs” The marketplace features product reviews, recommendations and information to help shoppers make shopping decisions and find the best deals, said MD client product at News Corp, Pippa Leary. “Australians love shopping online but what is changing is the increasing time they spend researching products and prices before they buy.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Amazon inadvertently sent out emails to numerous customers thanking them for gift card purchases they never made, causing confusion and concern. The emails warned about scams involving gift cards, but their tone and content led recipients to believe it was a scam itself. Amazon has acknowledged the error and stated that it has been rectified.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, the buzz around mooncakes reaches a crescendo, filling the air with sweet anticipation. In Singapore, nowhere is this more palpable than at the Mid-Autumn Fair at NEX Mall. This year’s fair brings together a flavorful blend of tradition and innovation, featuring a scrumptious array of mooncakes from renowned vendors such as Conrad Singapore Orchard Hotel, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel and Ju Signatures.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Around 300,000 Onewheel electric skateboards have been recalled by Future Motion following dozens of reported injuries and four fatalities between 2019 and 2021. The U.S. Consumer and Product Safety Commission stated that the skateboards can become unstable if their limits are exceeded, posing a significant risk of crashes leading to serious injuries or death.

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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 Gazette

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As Dame Sharon White prepares to leave John Lewis Partnership , she can’t exactly say ‘job well done’. It’s more like ‘job half done’, with no real promise that the end goal will ever be reached. In fact, only a month ago, the JLP chair revealed that her big five-year plan that she promised would deliver £400m a year in profits at the department store and grocery group, would be delayed by two years.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Walmart is undergoing a restructuring of job titles for its corporate staff in a bid to maintain competitiveness in the current job market. While some employees will receive new titles, their roles, responsibilities, and base pay will remain unchanged. The reclassification will take effect in November, with pay adjustments implemented in some cases, although stock.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Greggs has posted a 20.8% jump in sales in the third quarter, while like-for-like sales in its own shops increased by 14.2%, bolstered by extended trading hours and increased app usage. The bakery retailer is still being affected by cost pressures, although it said that inflation was slowing, and the cost-of-living crisis had seen many customers choosing Greggs’ value led products.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Applebee’s is reintroducing its iconic “Dollarita” — a margarita priced at just $1. This drink made its debut in 2017 and significantly contributed to the restaurant chain’s resurgence, leading to four consecutive quarters of sales growth. While the recipe remains the same overall, it now includes triple sec. The Dollarita’s return is primarily driven by.

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

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Joann and Rite Aid to Petco and The Container Store, here’s who’s most at risk in the next 12 months.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Walgreens has reported incidents of screens on its in-store coolers, installed by Cooler Screens, catching fire and displaying incorrect prices or inventory information. The screens, meant to show the contents of refrigerated and frozen coolers, were authorized for installation in 700 Walgreens stores.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The dental company's financial issues partially stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it plans to liquidate if it can't find a buyer.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 2, 2023

John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White is to step down next year, making her the shortest-serving chair in the partnership’s history. White has initiated talks with the John Lewis Partnership board to find a replacement when her first five-year term as chair comes to an end. She has told the board she will not seek re-election, according to the BBC.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retailers may feel the pinch, especially those whose own store cards are facing rising delinquencies and a potential cap on late fees.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Tesco has installed new protective screens in over one hundred of its Express stores and petrol station kiosks as it looks to protect its staff following an increase in violent attacks. The supermarket, which has already introduced body-worn cameras across its store estate, will roll out the toughened glass screens to a further 250 locations as part of its multi-million pound investment into colleague safety.

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RIS News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Consumer goods companies Adidas and Traeger Grills are the latest enterprises to tap into generative AI, opening up capabilities related to content creation, data visualization, and complex calculations.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Food prices have fallen for the first time in more than two years driven by intense competition between supermarkets to bring down shopping bills. According to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), grocery prices were down 0.1% month-on-month in September. However, prices were still 9.9% higher than in September last year, though the rate of year-on-year inflation was slower than the 11.5% rise seen in August.

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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

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