Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 7, 2022
Martin Brok, CEO and President of Sephora , is reportedly leaving the company at the end of June after a tenure of less than two years. He will be replaced by his predecessor, Chris de Lapuente, Chairman and CEO of the Selective Retailing division of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton , Sephora’s parent company. According to an internal release obtained by WWD , Brok’s departure is “due to a divergence of views.”.
Inside Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
Costco plans to open three new stores in Melbourne and Geelong within the next two years, investing up to $150 million. CEO Patrick Noone told The Australian in an interview that potential sites were identified near Melbourne’s CBD, and at Officer and Geelong. Each store will be allocated $50 million, with the projects now depending on zoning and council approvals.
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Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 7, 2022
At Apple ’s 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the tech giant unveiled a slew of updates for its impending iOS 16 release, including a new buy now, pay later (BNPL) option that will be incorporated into Apple Wallet. The service, called Apple Pay Later , will let users split any Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments, spread over six weeks, with zero interest and no fees.
Tokinomo
JUNE 7, 2022
Campaign scoop. Grab them all! Increased interest in healthier food choices increased the consumption of plant-based foods. One brand, Peas of Heaven, decided to promote its plant-based products ?? in a funny and kind of quirky commercial. A man collecting plant-based sausages and hamburgers while floating on a harvested land. “ Your favorite foods are now plant-based ”.
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
JUNE 7, 2022
Upon first glance, the ease of a search engine seems obvious. You arrive at a website, type a word or phrase into the search bar, and get exactly what you were looking for. Right? Maybe not. That tried-and-true process has begun to feel like a long-winded chore — consumers today are generally less interested in searching and more interested in discovery.
Inside Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
Custom apparel retailer Institchu has just unveiled an innovative new technology that will offer other brands the same made-to-measure capabilities it has in its business. The newly launched software-as-a-service product, called Taper, will make it easy for traditional retailers to begin custom tailoring apparel for their shoppers. “Made-to-measure businesses are complex, costly and prone to mistakes,” Institchu co-founder Robin McGowan said.
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Retail Focus
JUNE 7, 2022
Capital & Counties Properties PLC (‘Capco’) announces that luxury Swiss watch brand TUDOR, in partnership with leading watch and jewellery retailer Bucherer, will open a new mono-brand boutique in Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House Arcade, joining a stable of luxury brands across the Covent Garden estate. The boutique is due to open in September 2022.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 7, 2022
After a 23-year career with Amazon , Dave Clark, CEO of the Worldwide Consumer, has resigned, effective July 1. Clark stepped into the role in early 2021 following the departure of Jeff Wilke ; he had most recently served as SVP of Worldwide Operations. A successor to Clark has not been named, but Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a statement that the company would offer an update in the next few weeks.
Inside Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
More Disney products will soon be available to Australians and New Zealanders when the company opens its online store ShopDisney in the two markets on June 14. A range of products across fashion, home, collectibles and more will be featured in ShopDisney – the online shopping destination for Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. . According to Disney, local customers could previously purchase its products through worldwide partner websites, but now they can buy ShopDisney products in their own cu
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 7, 2022
Kohl’s has entered into exclusive acquisition negotiations with Franchise Group for a three-week period. Franchise Group has offered to acquire the retailer for $60 per share , which would value the company at approximately $8 billion. The exclusive period was set to allow Franchise Group and its financing partners to finalize their due diligence and financing arrangements before the parties enter into a binding agreement.
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Wiser
JUNE 7, 2022
Brands and retailers face many obstacles when forming a pricing strategy. Often, they are so focused on looking at their own images and internal goals that they forget to keep an eye on competitors. But there are many advantages when it comes to identifying and using competitor data. Staying aware of other brands’ movements is crucial to forming a successful and competitive pricing strategy.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
This blog is a collaboration between Meenakshi Kaushik, Product Manager, Engineering Cloud & Co-Authored by Peter Kisich, Product Marketing Manager and Silesh Bijjahalli , Engineering Product Leader. Have you ever wondered how you can get the benefits of cloud native data services in your on-premises environment? Cisco and Pure Storage have an easy answer that helps you connect to the clouds of your choice, stay in control, and optimize everywhere to deliver better outcomes.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 7, 2022
? Since the pandemic, virtual events have evolved and really taken off. As such, they bring benefits that can used as a business to level the playing field against larger players. In the episode Virtual Events to Build Your Business , Monique Johnson, Founder of LIVE Video Lab and The M.O.V.E Experience and Shawn Hessinger, t he Executive Editor for Small Biz Trends sit down together to discuss how small business owners can use this trend to their advantage.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
Instead of calling the Meraki API to look for critical network changes, why not have Meraki send alerts using webhooks? Send events, as they happen, to your network monitoring and operations services by having Meraki call them instead. If you are using an existing application, you might struggle sending a webhook directly to it. You will often need to adjust the message format and authentication to match.
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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.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 7, 2022
NASA has awarded $50 million in funding to hundreds of small businesses. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration selected small businesses and research institutions to develop technology to help drive the future of space exploration. NASA Awards $50 Million in Funding to Small Businesses. The awards are being managed by NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
It’s a busy month for cybersecurity, with the return of in-person RSAC in San Francisco, followed by Cisco Live in very lively Las Vegas! With so much happening, and so many announcements from every security vendor out there, it can be hard to keep track of everything going on. Let us help give you the highlights from a Cisco SecureX perspective! We have been busy this past year, with our acquisition of Kenna Security and our recent innovations around device insights – all helping to expand and
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 7, 2022
Maybe you’re a small business looking to build brand awareness by getting an influencer to post. Or maybe you’re one of these experts yourself trying to figure out your influencer marketing budget. Either way, you understand the importance of influencer marketing pricing. Especially when you’re putting together some numbers that you want to use per post.
Inside Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
Family-owned paint manufacturer Haymes Paint has opened a state-of-the-art flagship store in Ballarat, Victoria, designed to change the way DIYers and professional tradespeople buy paint in Australia. . The 500sqm experiential showroom invites visitors to create their own mood boards, touch and feel products and view educational videos on topics such as how to paint a deck and coat a garage floor, with dedicated areas for retail and trade customers.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Retail Wire
JUNE 7, 2022
Uniqlo will raise prices by $7.54 on fleece items and down jackets for its fall/winter lines. The clothing retailer also plans to use more recycled polyester in its fleece to keep costs down.
Inside Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
As more and more brands focus on climate, sustainability and the impact they are having on the planet, there’s a desire to highlight ‘green’ credentials. From a design perspective, natural substrates and green, hand-drawn leaves are obvious choices. But when everyone is going green, that’s not going to help create a distinctive brand. So how can you be green without literally going green?
Retail Wire
JUNE 7, 2022
Apple Pay Later is a new feature of Apple Pay that allows users to split purchases into four payments with no interest. The new payment option, which is powered by Mastercard, is available everywhere Apple Pay is accepted in the U.S.
Inside Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
In a world where most brands struggle for relevance, the key towards making an impact on a customer’s psyche lies in being “aspirational”. Think of retail giants like Louis Vuitton, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren. According to internationally renowned brand strategist Ana Andjelic, the fundamentals of an aspirational economy are focused on five key areas: creativity, knowledge, aesthetics, curation and belonging.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 7, 2022
Finding good work shirts for men is just as important as finding a good pair of work shoes or work boots. However, the fashion and clothing world can be a difficult realm to navigate thanks to the tons of shirting options available. Ideally, you want men’s work shirts that are durable, comfortable, and with a dash of style. You also need to think about the price and how easy it is to care for the shirt.
Inside Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
The future ownership of Ted Baker is under a cloud after the preferred bidder – Authentic Brands Group – withdrew its offer. . On May 23, Ted Baker’s board choose ABG for the next round of exclusive negotiations. US-headquartered ABG was founded by billionaire Jamie Salter and owns Reebok, Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Forever 21, Nine West and Everlast, among others.
Retail Dive
JUNE 7, 2022
Julie Wainwright is out as chief executive and board chair, allowing the company to focus more on profitability, according to analysts.
Inside Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
The owner of Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo said on Tuesday it will raise prices on some goods this fall, reflecting increasing cost pressures from the weak yen and logistical hurdles. Prices on fleece goods and down jackets in the fall/winter product lines will go up by 1,000 yen ($7.54), a spokesperson confirmed, after an earlier report by the Jiji news service.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
Featuring Guest Blogger Oliver Walsdorf, UCS Product Manager at Cisco. Cisco Live US 2022. We are just a few days away from the biggest annual Cisco event for customers and partners, Cisco Live! After two years of taking our events digital, we’re excited to expand our community experience with a hybrid event – in-person and digital. With an emphasis on keeping apps running, we are helping customers and partners to be ALL IN this year at Cisco Live, working with you to solve some of your biggest
Retail Dive
JUNE 7, 2022
Just weeks after lowering its guidance, the retailer now expects an even deeper hit to profit margins as consumers pull back on discretionary spending.
Nvidia
JUNE 7, 2022
Editor’s note: This post is part of our weekly In the NVIDIA Studio series, which celebrates featured artists, offers creative tips and tricks, and demonstrates how NVIDIA Studio technology accelerates creative workflows. . You can be my wing-wing anytime. This week In the NVIDIA Studio takes off with the debut of Top Goose , a short animation created with Omniverse Machinima and inspired by one of the greatest fictional pilots to ever grace the big screen.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 7, 2022
Applications and workloads have been moving to the cloud for some time. This transition has been putting a lot of pressure on IT organizations to support the trend by extending their networks to support cloud connectivity. Cisco SD-WAN enables your hybrid connectivity to the cloud. We at Cisco have innovated on multiple fronts to help our customers with this transition by providing a deep level of integration with many of the leading cloud service providers (CSPs), including Amazon Web Services
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