Retail TouchPoints

JULY 4, 2022

Earlier this spring, Google announced that its flagship analytics platform, Google Analytics, will be transitioning from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Beginning July of 2023, UA properties will no longer process new data. If you have an ecommerce site, you need to prepare for this change — and fast. More specifically, if you want access to year-over-year data on GA4, you’ll need to migrate your accounts by July 1, 2023.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2022

Luxury footwear and fashion retailer Sneakerboy faces a new test after administrators were appointed to oversee the embattled retail chain. On Saturday, The Australian Securities and Investments (ASIC) published a notice stating Stephen Dixon of Hamilton Murphy Advisory has been tapped as administrator for Sneakerboy Pty Ltd and two related companies using the Sneakerboy name.

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Tokinomo

JULY 4, 2022

Campaign scoop. Saving up. Prices have gone up on almost everything, including gas. Carpooling, choosing public transportation, or biking to work seem like good alternatives, right? In a funny and relatable ad , Walmart wanted to showcase the benefits of its membership.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2022

As the head of store design at Kmart Group, Mark Staton is responsible for implementing physical and digital innovations across hundreds of Kmart and Target stores in Australia. . Ahead of his upcoming presentation at Online Retailer in Sydney this month, he shared his thoughts on the changing role of bricks-and-mortar retail and the most inspiring stores around the world exclusively with Inside Retail.

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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 4, 2022

Starting a hot dog stand is a great way to start your own business. Not only is it relatively inexpensive, but it’s also a fun and easy way to get started in the food industry. In this blog post, we’ll outline everything you need to know about starting your own hot dog cart business. Read on for information on how to begin selling hot dogs with your own hot dog stand business!

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2022

Australia’s gift delivery retailer LVLY has appointed its advisor, David Robinson, as the new CEO as co-founder Hannah Spilva joins Limitless Technology Group. Spilva’s resignation from the CEO role comes after LVLY sold the business to Southeast Asian-based Limitless Technology for $35 million and the co-founder prepared to take a seat on the board of Limitless Technology as part of the deal.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2022

As the threat of climate change continues to mount, and the inequalities in our world become more stark, an increasing amount of businesses are looking to the growing field of ESG – environment, social and governance – to figure out how they can make a difference. And with a number of ‘net-zero by 2030’ pledges from brands around the globe, the heat is on to find ways of reducing carbon emissions in a way that results in a good product for customers, as well as a good result for the

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 4, 2022

Snow cones are an ideal icy treat for parties or for a hot day. They are cold, sweet, colorful, and easy to make with the right machine. If you are running a hotel, restaurant, outside catering, or café, you need a reliable commercial snow cone machine. Snow cone machines operate more like shaved ice machines. The main difference is usually in the texture of the ice.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2022

While lockdown restrictions enforced due to Covid are long gone, they have had a lasting effect on consumer behaviour worldwide. For instance, 43 per cent of all consumers admit shopping online for products they previously bought at brick-and-mortar stores. Moreover, close to 38 per cent say they now prefer visiting e-commerce stores that provide better, more comprehensive experiences.

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Dezeen

JULY 4, 2022

Arches and undulating surfaces fill this small ice cream parlour, which Czech studio Holky Rády Architekturu has designed in the city of Brno. Called Ješt? Jednu , the shop has a footprint of just 29.5 square metres but accommodates a kitchen, ice cream bar, freezer and coffee corner. Arched forms feature in the interior of the Ješt? Jednu ice cream shop in Brno.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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A1 Retail

JULY 4, 2022

Cain International (‘Cain’), the privately held investment firm, has let 3,000 sq ft in its Islington Square development to leisure brand New Meta in a deal that strengthens the mixed-use destination’s all-day shopping, dining and playing appeal. New Meta aims to be the go-to place for PC gamers and e-sports fans to game on high-end equipment while enjoying a wide variety of food and drinks.

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LS Retail

JULY 4, 2022

©2022 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Happy 4th of July to all Americans. What does the growing opposition portend for the future of globalization? Listen to the Harvard University podcast. Economic globalization after Ukraine. Globalization is alive, well, and changing.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 4, 2022

If you want to sell fireworks to the general public, you would need to open a consumer fireworks store. And because of the dangers involved, we’ll start with one of the most important parts of the process. Find out what permits and licensing requirements are in effect in the area where you want to open a store. Some state laws may limit your ability to sell certain types of fireworks.

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A1 Retail

JULY 4, 2022

Sloane Stanley has announced the opening of the British furniture retail company, Heals’ third London store, located at 324-326 King’s Road, Chelsea. Boasting a range of furniture, lighting, and home accessories, Heal’s new outlet space spans 1728 sq ft and contributes to Sloane Stanley’s emerging tenant-driven Design Collective. Known for promoting innovative and modern designs for more than two centuries, Heal’s is continuing its legacy within the borough of Chelsea and Kensington, supporting

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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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365 Retail

JULY 4, 2022

Wickes has launched something unique in the home improvement space with over 130 online shoppable videos. Working with iSite as a key strategic partner, Wickes has developed a great solution for customers which merges helpful content around how to complete simple and complex DIY projects with a quick method of adding essential products to their basket.

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A1 Retail

JULY 4, 2022

Lendlease has announced the openings of two new spaces at Elephant Park: all-day kitchen and bar RAREBIT ; and community garden store The Nunhead Gardener. RAREBIT – the all-day kitchen and evening dining, bar, and grocery store – has opened its first bricks-and-mortar location on Elephant Park’s casual dining hub, Sayer Street. The brand-new concept has a menu focusing on British favourites including the Welsh ‘rarebit’, and its grocery stocks a range of independent wines, craft beers, and co

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365 Retail

JULY 4, 2022

If you’re a retailer of any kind, conversion is something that you need to focus on. But for online retailers, the way that you generate and monitor conversions is slightly different. Let’s take a look at conversions, why they matter, and how to get more of them. What is conversion in eCommerce? The ‘conversion’ metric refers to the rate at which your site visitors are converted into paying customers.

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Hyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. (EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done.

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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

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Thrifts and Tangles

JULY 4, 2022

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog income report. There’s been a lot going on over here. For one, I got married two weeks ago! I’ve been planning the wedding for over 2 years and it finally has come and gone. Can’t wait to share more about that. But honestly, my blog was […]. The post June 2022 Blog Income Report – $6,586 appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.

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The Retail Creative and Consulting Agency

JULY 4, 2022

Reprinted from Marketscale. [link]. Justin Hochberg , CEO and Co-Founder of Virtual Brand Group , sums up his company’s mission in one easy sentence, “We put you in the Metaverse.” Hochberg joined Christine Russo to explain how Virtual Brand Group harnesses the power of web 3.0 for I.P. by creating consumer experiences to socialize, shop, make friends, and develop products in the virtual and physical world simultaneously.

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Retail Bound

JULY 4, 2022

Product validation is the process of helping determine if there is a need for your invention idea in the current market. To put it simply, is the product something that your customers want? Not just a product that you think your customers will love, but a product that provides real value to them. Thus, knowing how to validate a product prior to development will save inventors valuable time, effort, and resources.

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A1 Retail

JULY 4, 2022

€11.5 million invested in Zülpich Paper Mill project. Smurfit Kappa has completed a large-scale sustainability project at its Zülpich paper mill in Germany, which significantly reduces the plant’s CO 2 emissions. The €11.5 million investment included a major redesign of the plant’s multi-fuel boiler to provide a more sustainable fuel source for the generation of steam and electricity.

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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

Retail Smart Guys

JULY 4, 2022

Get More Cash Out Of Your Business By Doing Three Things. www.surfexpo.com Arrive and Thrive! Friday, January 10th, 11:30 am Get More Cash Out Of Your Business By Doing Three Things. Want more cash? Of course you do. But how can you get more cash out of your business? In this presentation, returning speaker Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys shows you three things that everyone can adjust in your business to help you free up significant dollars and improve your cash flow.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2022

Supermarket Coles is getting ready to reopen its Lismore store, months after it was destroyed by devastating floods. Cheryl Muirhead, store manager at Coles Lismore, said that although the past few months had been challenging, she couldn’t be prouder of her team. “Seventeen of our team members lost everything. Every single team member has been impacted in some way, big or small,” said Muirhead.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2022

The beauty phenomenon originating from South Korea once took the world by storm with its cute packaging and rare ingredients that were non-existent in the West. Leveraging the power of celebrity endorsement and product placement on Korean television shows, major K-beauty brands like Innisfree, Etude House, and The Face Shop quickly became established names in the beauty scene.

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