Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Given the numerous and complex challenges that retail staff have confronted in recent years – such as rampant underpayments , retail crime, customer aggression, the Covid-19 pandemic and wages not keeping up with the cost of living pressures – it might come as no surprise that burnout, turnover and absenteeism remain high. However, recent findings from a survey conducted by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) are alarming.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Retailers and brands need to evolve their channel-mix for consumer engagement in an age where trust is harder to earn and keep, says Bernd Bude, CEO of ADvendio. Loyalty is made up of several attributes, but chief among them is trust. And earning that trust is a lot harder than it used to be due to two main reasons. The first is that people are less trusting than they used to be, particularly in governments, institutions and the media, particularly since the pandemic when the public was at its

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Inditex, the company behind Zara, saw its sales and profit jump in the first half of FY23 on the back of higher sales across all its brands in the online space and all geographical areas. The fast-fashion giant’s sales grew 13.5 per cent to A$27.8 billion during the six months to July 31, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rising 15.7 per cent to $7.7 billion and net income swelling 40.1 per cent to $4.1 billion.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The craft retailer, which is still operating without a permanent CEO, said it’s “exploring every opportunity” to drive growth and operate more efficiently.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Head of Retail Platform Strategy at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One

Prepare to excel in the dynamic world of retail, spanning the holiday season and beyond into 2024! Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the powerful synergy of composable & MACH Technology paired with the leading loyalty and promotions engine. Discover how composable commerce and loyalty management can redefine your retail approach, ensuring sustained success through the holiday rush and well into the new year.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Auckland Airport’s modern retail outlet centre, Mānawa Bay, which is currently under construction, is set to have the largest rooftop solar system in New Zealand, on top of the 35,000sqm building. At 2.3-megawatts, the solar array is expected to generate the equivalent of 80 per cent of the 100-store centre’s power usage when it opens in the second half of 2024.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Lidl’s UK business swung to a £75.9m loss in the last year despite sales soaring. The loss came against a £41.1m profit the year before. On an EBIT level, profits plunged from £79m to £28.5m in the year to 28 February. Over the year, sales rose nearly 19% to £9.3bn at the discount grocer as its market share rise from 6.1% to 7.1%, marking its fastest growth in the past five years.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Meta has introduced a slate of new advertising tools ahead of what the Facebook parent company is referring to as “the first AI-powered holiday season.” Meta advertisers now have access to tools providing new ways to optimize budgets for seasonal demand, the ability to target distinct audiences within the AI-powered Advantage+ shopping campaigns and expanded access to tools that help drive purchases directly on Facebook and Instagram.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Australian luxury house Maison de Sabré has made significant strides since its launch in 2017. Originally, the business, founded by Omar Sabré, was focused almost exclusively on making quality leather tech accessories. But times have changed, and this week Maison de Sabré has launched a luxury travel range, charting a new course for the future of the business.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

M&S has bolstered its home offering by joining forces with furniture brand Swoon to release two exclusive collections. The ranges, which feature sofas, coffee tables and sideboards, will be available in-store and online from 21 September. The first collection, Odette, consists of “playful shapes and decadent detail, fusing classic elegance with vibrant contemporary design” Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each mo

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the midst of India’s festive season, an influx of luxury is on the horizon. Swiss purveyor of luxury chocolates, Laderach; renowned French retailer, Galeries Lafayette; the Spanish fashion powerhouse, Balenciaga; the Swiss emporium for multi-brand watches and jewellery, TimeVallee; and the Dutch haircare salon brand, Keune, are amongst the esteemed names set to establish their presence in India in the months ahead.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Nike is set to open its second UK ‘Nike Rise’ concept store Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central shopping centre. The new opening later this year follows the sporting giant’s Rise concept’s success across Asia, the US and a debut UK store in London which opened last summer. Covering 13,000 sq ft, the shop will feature several data-driven elements that are specifically tailored to be unique to its location.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

When the economy has periods of slowdown and uncertainty, it’s natural for retailers to tighten their belts and cut costs. When volumes are down, it might have seemed counterintuitive to bolster supply chain operations in the past, but business attitudes are shifting to where leaders view a strong supply chain as necessary for short-term survival as well as long-term growth.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Argos has unveiled its list of toys set to dominate Christmas lists this festive season, with “innovative” toys front and centre. The retail company revealed never-seen-before toys like Furby Purple Interactive Plush, as well as toys from iconic brands including the Nerf Elite Double Punch Blaster and LEGO Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica. Toys from popular TV shows came out on top, including Gabby’s Dollhouse Cruise Ship, while the Barbie film led to Argos’ exclusive Barbie Estat

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It took an earthquake, a disenchanted expatriate and a healthy injection of Japanese philosophy and culture to build the story of % Arabica – now one of the world’s fastest-growing high-end coffee chains. Despite its distinctively Japanese style, design and attitude – and its rapidly-growing worldwide following – % Arabica seems a little less known in the country whose culture inspired its global growth.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

THG has retained its annual profit outlook noting sales were “gradually improving” in the second half, despite posting a drop in operating losses. The online retailer said its losses deepened 11% to £99.5m in the six months to 30 June 2022, due to £26.2m one-off, non-cash charge related to the sale of its loss-making discontinued categories and non-core assets.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Retail media, an arena marked by its innovation, rapid evolution, and undeniable economic significance in the marketing landscape, is now being celebrated like never before. Unmade is excited to announce the launch of the REmade Retail Media Awards and conference program, set to become a cornerstone in championing the brightest and best in Australia’s retail media sector.

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Retail Smart Guys

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

For many business owners and entrepreneurs, bookkeeping and tax management can feel like a never-ending battle. The mountains of receipts, confusing spreadsheets, and the looming tax deadlines can create a sense of chaos. However, with the right strategies and tools, you can transform this chaos into control. In this blog, we’ll explore how to streamline your bookkeeping and tax processes, helping you regain control of your finances and reduce stress. 1.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Wilko story drew to a close this week after it emerged that two last-minute bids to save the retailer had fallen through. Administrators at PwC are now in the process of selling off the scraps of the business, with rivals including Poundland, B&M and The Range picking up its assets. Wilko plunged into administration early last month having spent the majority of the year teetering on brink of collapse, despite the rest of the value sector soaring amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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Advertiser: FourKites

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Inflation is on course to continue declining, but food prices are unlikely to return to their levels from two years ago, Doug McMillon said at an investor conference Tuesday.

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LS Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

©iStock/metamorworks Does globalization need a revamp? Find out via a video from Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow, Chatham House – published by World Economic Forum.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Until someone invents a Star Trek -style replicator (“Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.”) that delivers pretty much any item to a consumer with science fiction-style immediacy, retailers remain bound by 21 st -century delivery methods. The problems with getting products to people quickly and cheaply are well-known: consumers want fast fulfillment, which is costly to provide, but they don’t want to pay high (or really any) shipping fees.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

That’s slower than last year, as the research firm expects inflation’s impact to moderate and shoppers to have fewer pandemic-era savings.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Cisco Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), you are responsible for helping to ensure that customer environments function smoothly, with both visible and behind-the-scenes elements operating seamlessly.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Shopping online can feel completely overwhelming for consumers when options feel infinite. The paradox of choice can even deter sales, which is why e-tailers need to be strategic when expanding their inventory and building their shopping experience. Choice paralysis can occur when consumers are presented with too many options that are difficult to compare, which can result in the shopper becoming overwhelmed and avoiding making a choice altogether.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The investment in drivers comes at the same time as other logistics companies are upping wages through contract negotiations, and drivers, including at Amazon, are looking to unionize.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Aspire has introduced its Impact Dashboard, designed to provide brands with a quick, digestible snapshot of campaign performance. Historically, marketers have had to dig through analytics and sales tracking to evaluate influencer campaign results, making it difficult to accurately measure ROI and understand the full-funnel impact of these programs. Via the dashboard, brands can: Access basic notifications such as a disconnected Instagram account; View social metrics like reach, impressions and e

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Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Among a flurry of appointments, the retailer announced a new chief merchant, Rack president and president of Nordstrom stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Pinterest unveiled a suite of new features for its users as well as new advertising formats at its Pinterest Presents event Sept. 13, all designed to make the platform even more interactive, personalized and, most important, shoppable. “We are innovating faster than ever before with a robust slate of relevant, personalized products to reach consumers with intent, and we’re building with the goal to be the industry’s best full-funnel solution ,” said Bill Watkins, Chief Revenue Officer at P

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Nike denied the allegations and said it is "deeply committed to ethical and responsible manufacturing.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Like many retailers, Pacsun is focusing on efficiency — and that means getting products to customers as quickly and easily as possible. The youth fashion and lifestyle brand is tapping Cart.com ’s logistics expertise and order and inventory management capabilities to support all its U.S. fulfillment operations. By handing operations off to Cart.com, Pacsun will be able to tap into the company’s “scale, proprietary technologies and operational expertise” to “enhance our efficiency and incre

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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