Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

To mark Autism Acceptance Month, all Lego stores in the U.S. and Canada will be certified as “sensory inclusive” by the nonprofit KultureCity in April. Associates will be trained to understand how sensory needs vary and how they can best help neurodivergent children and adults in the store. Additionally, sensory bags containing noise-reduction headphones, fidget tools, visual cue cards to assist with non-verbal communication, strobe reduction glasses and a badge identifying the wearer as a “KCVI

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

Walmart has found itself embroiled in a significant legal settlement amounting to a whopping $45 million, addressing allegations of overcharging on specific grocery items.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2024

Cash handling company Armaguard has refused a $26 million lifeline offer from local retailers and banks after its parent Linfox decided to inject cash into the business for its continued operations. A consortium led by the Australian Banking Association (ABA), the Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Westpac, ANZ, Coles , Woolworths , Wesfarmers and Australia Post previously made the offer to Armaguard with a deadline to respond by last week.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

Economists had anticipated a slowdown in job growth last month as pandemic recovery neared completion and interest rates climbed. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest report proved otherwise.

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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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Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2024

Accessoriesare no longer taking a backseat in the fashion industry with the rise of “jewellery wardrobes”. Consumers are looking to build a personalised multi-brand jewellery collection that represents their personality, style and in some cases, values. Brands and retailers alike are noticing a wave of new consumers looking to find and express their taste through both fine and costume jewellery.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

Ford has pressed pause on the production of its all-electric large SUV and pickup truck, redirecting its efforts toward introducing hybrid options across its whole North American lineup by 2030.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

The AI image generator created by tech giant Meta has come under scrutiny for its difficulty in generating images of interracial couples or friends.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

Uber Eats has expanded its partnership with Waymo — the autonomous vehicle division of Google parent company Alphabet — adding driverless food deliveries in the Phoenix-area cities of Tempe, Mesa and Chandler, Ariz. The companies are working with a select group of merchants that include local favorites like Princess Pita, Filiberto’s and BoSa Donuts.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

In South Jersey, recent alarming reports have surfaced regarding how skimming devices have been found at local 7-Eleven stores, prompting authorities to issue warnings and advice to residents.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

99 Cents Only Stores will wind down its business and shutter its 371 locations across California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada after more than 40 years in operation. The decision follows a months-long attempt to find an alternative solution, but ultimately the company decided a wind-down was the best way to “maximize the value of 99 Cents Only Stores’ assets,” the company said in a statement. “This was an extremely difficult decision and is not the outcome we expected or hoped to achiev

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

In the wake of California's new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, schools find themselves in a tight spot, needing to entice cafeteria staff away from the allure of the fast-food industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

99 Cents Only Stores LLC has disclosed its plans to gradually shut down its business operations.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 5, 2024

Carpetright has called in advisers to help explore cost-saving measures as demand for the business slows and competition increases. The leading UK flooring retailer is understood to have appointed Teneo to look at various options in a move that could result in store closures, The Times reports. A spokeswoman for Carpetright told the title it is “not in planning” for another CVA – a type of insolvency procedure used to close unprofitable shops or negotiate on rents.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

YETI, the outdoor gear retailer, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Manhattan.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 5, 2024

The company’s small footprint left it unable to compete with larger rivals in a tough macroeconomic environment, according to industry experts.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

Still sharing a Disney+ password? You run the risk of being disconnected.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 5, 2024

“We’re a Co-op back in control of our business and our future destiny,” says the mutual’s group boss Shirine Khoury Haq as she unveils the group’s solid annual results. Although on the surface pre-tax profits look like they had taken a hit, falling £240m to £28m, last year’s figures benefitted from a £319m boost from its petrol forecourt disposal.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

The company was paid $160 million in compensation.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 5, 2024

Executives at an American Apparel & Footwear Association event underscored the need to find alternative sourcing as U.S.-China relations continue to fray.

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Shopping Center

APRIL 5, 2024

Commerce, Calif. — 99 Cents Only Stores LLC has announced plans to close all 371 of its stores and wind down business operations. The company has entered into an agreement with… The post Deep-Discount Retailer 99 Cents Only to Close All 371 Store Locations appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Wiser

APRIL 5, 2024

As retail continues to evolve, the demand for an integrated omnichannel experience has become a staple expectation among consumers. Digital advancements have significantly improved online shopping, spotlighting the in-store experience as a pivotal element for fostering trust and loyalty. Efforts are intensifying among brands to establish dedicated teams and invest in resources aimed at ensuring consistency across digital and physical platforms.

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

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Shopping Center

APRIL 5, 2024

Mauldin, S.C. — Reedy River Retail at SVN Blackstream has arranged the acquisition of a 10.9-acre development site located at 1116 Ashmore Bridge Road in Mauldin, roughly 10 miles south… The post Reedy River Retail Arranges Land Sale in Upstate South Carolina for Publix-Anchored Retail Center appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 5, 2024

Even while facing a potential ban in the U.S., an Earnest Analytics report finds the platform is dominating social shopping.

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LS Retail

APRIL 5, 2024

©iStock/Jacob Wackerhausen No matter where you are located in the world, the pace of the job interview process can feel glacial now, especially compared to the hiring crisis of 2021. Amid the labor shortage during the Great Resignation that left managers scrambling for talent, many employers made job offers via video interviews, sometimes even on an initial screening call.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 5, 2024

The brand started by Peloton co-founders John Foley, Hisao Kushi and Yony Feng has turned to New York's Upper East Side for its showroom.

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Cisco Retail

APRIL 5, 2024

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Retail Dive

APRIL 5, 2024

Nir Patel arrived about two years ago from Belk, where he had been CEO for less than a year. The struggling gaming retailer won’t replace him.

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Cisco Retail

APRIL 5, 2024

Join us as we dive deeper into Cisco and Cisco partner technology deployed at the Cisco Store!

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365 Retail

APRIL 5, 2024

KIKO Milano, the acclaimed Italian cosmetics brand, is set to enhance its UK footprint by opening a new outlet in Angel Central , Islington, as part of its ambitious expansion efforts across the country. This initiative aligns with Angel Central’s goal to elevate its retail and leisure offerings to better serve its visitors. Scheduled to welcome customers later this month, the new KIKO Milano store will be housed in an 818 sq ft space alongside notable brands like Rituals and MUJI.

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More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio

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