Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

While technology’s role in retail has been apparent for some time, the current post-pandemic ecommerce environment demands that retail incorporates innovative solutions for both owner and customer. This innovation imperative, whether digital-first, touchless tech or other internet of things (IoT) customer experience, also requires the business owner to consider technology as important an aspect of company strategy as actual goods.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Profit reporting season for retailers listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) will, in all likelihood, post some positive results despite the doom and gloom of Covid-19. The ASX has climbed to record heights through lockdowns and the economic rollercoaster of the past 18 months and every indication suggests that the major listed retailers have fared remarkably well on sales and profit growth through Covid-19.

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Tokinomo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

You go to the grocery store prepared to shop for the whole week. However, on your shopping list, you have various ingredients, including a bag of spaghetti. Of course, you go to the aisle where you can find pasta and rice. However, a few decades ago, spaghetti was considered an ethnic food and it had a place on the ethnic aisle, along with German hot dogs.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

As the crisis in Afghanistan continues to worsen, major retailers like Woolworths and Ikea have extended their support to refugee communities, but smaller businesses are also doing their part to help. Victoria-based Brava Lingerie is using its voice on social media to raise awareness about the work of AusGhan Aid, a charity that supports remote communities in Afghanistan.

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Intelligence Node

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

We are excited to announce that we have completed a rebranding exercise that aligns our products and services with the evolving eCommerce landscape. Intelligence Node, a product intelligence platform that empowers online businesses to win customers and grow margins, is now positioned to better communicate our breadth of expertise and the total value of our […].

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Fashion firm Mosaic Brands has announced an underwritten capital raising of $32 million, aiming to prop up the business’ balance sheet until trading restrictions are eased. The offer, which will give the business a cash position of $88.1 million upon completion, will allow Mosaic to be “well funded” throughout the current period, based on conservative expectations of when its stores can re-open.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Woolworths has taken further steps toward creating a more ecologically sustainable business, signaling a significant drop in emissions and the diversion of 80 per cent of its waste from landfills in the last year. According to the business’ annual sustainability report, Woolworths Group expanded its solar network to 100,000 panels across 200 sites during FY21, and diverted 360,000 tonnes of waste diverted and 22 million surplus meals donated to food relief partners.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Mars Petcare is to replace shrink film with cardboard across all mixed multi-pack cans of Pedigree, Whiskas, Chappie and Kitekat in the UK. The move will see 180 tonnes of plastic, or 15 million pieces of plastic, removed from the environment every year, the company says. Kim Smet, interim general manager at Mars Petcare, said: This story continues at Mars to replace shrink-wrap with cardboard on pet food multi-packs.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Woolworths has sold its stake in meal-kit provider Marley Spoon for $54 million just two years into a five-year growth alliance between the two businesses. The supermarket group sold its stake for $1.91 per security, and said it intends to remain committed to the alliance: which covers marketing support and customer origination programs, as well as cooperation on logistics and supply chain operations.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Asda is making a substantial bid for a share of the convenience market by opening more than 200 stores in petrol stations. The company said in a trading update that it will open 28 more Asda On the Move stores this year at petrol stations run by the EG group, with 200 more next year. This story continues at Asda launches big expansion into convenience stores.

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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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Eyewear retailer Bailey Nelson is integrating augmented reality into its online platform, allowing customers to try on its products virtually through a partnership with AR platform Plattar. The launch of the system, which follows a successful trial earlier this year, has already driven online conversion growth of 400 per cent, according to the business.

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LS Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

©iStock/NattapoomV What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Business schools are becoming more globalized. Deciding on which Chicago-based school to attend: Kellogg or Booth ? MBAs still matter. Quote of the week: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." – Benjamin Franklin 4 USA MBA programs designed to produce tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.

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Mulesoft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

This is the first blog in a series on how Anypoint DataGraph relates to the concept of API-led connectivity. DataGraph is evaluated as a new option to consume APIs compared to REST-based approaches. Introduction to GraphQL and DataGraph GraphQL is an open-source data query and manipulation language for APIs. It was developed at Facebook and […].

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Ikea has said it is struggling to meet high demand for some of its products, especially mattresses, as Britons buy new furniture for the homes they spent much more time in during lockdown. The furniture giant said it had been hit by issues in its supply chain, caused by a series of simultaneous challenges. Ikea is facing a shortage of mattresses. (CPG Photography/Ikea/PA).

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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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VMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Materials. Formica Corp.’s DecoMetal Laminate Collection. Available in 13 new metal visuals like brass, copper and light gold. Thirteen new metal visuals add warm tones of brass, copper, light gold and black to this company’s DecoMetal Laminate collection. The new patterns are suitable for vertical use and are lightweight and easy to install and maintain.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Dunelm is set to confirm that sales surged by more than a quarter over the past year despite store closures, as locked-down customers spruced up their homes. The homeware and soft furnishing retailer has been a significant beneficiary of lockdown trends, with more people seeking to redecorate their homes after being cooped up in the properties for the past 18 months.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Louis Poulsen’s Panthella Table Lamp. Its metal shades have a mirror-like aesthetic and includes a metalized brass finish. To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Panthella table lamp is offered in a metalized brass finish. The metal shades, which have a mirror-like quality, feature white interiors for optimum light reflection. Louis Poulsen.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Almost 50 chain stores per day closed down on British high streets, retail parks and shopping centres in the first half of the year, according to research. But the rate of closures slowed compared with the first six months of 2020, a survey conducted for accountancy firm PwC found. A quiet high street in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Research shows shops in Britain closed at an average of nearly 50 per day during the first half of the year (Tim Goode/PA).

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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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VMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Solid Apollo’s Flexible LED Lighting Sheets. This system can be cut or extended to fit your custom in-store needs. These versatile Flexible LED Lighting Sheets can be cut and extended to fit your custom needs in store. Available in color temperatures from super warm white to natural white and RGB, it’s also dimmable and cuttable. Solid Apollo. POST CATEGORIES.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Asda has confirmed plans to expand its convenience stores into petrol stations, with 28 launching this year and a further 200 next year. The details come as the supermarket also revealed two more senior executives have quit, following the departure of chief executive Roger Burnley, who left earlier than expected last month. File photo dated 21/02/08 of an Asda store.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Hera Lighting’s TapeEven-LED. This linear, flexible LED allows for even light dissipation without the need of a lens. TapeEven-LED is a flexible, linear LED that features chip-on-board technology allowing for smooth, even light dissipation without a lens. Hera Lighting. POST CATEGORIES. MANUFACTURER: Hera Lighting. PRODUCT CATEGORY: Lighting. The post Hera Lighting’s TapeEven-LED appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Fears about rising inflation have further dented shopper confidence, says the IGD industry think-tank. The IGD’s August shopper confidence index found 79% of shoppers expect food prices to rise next year, compared with 75% at the same time last year. The index also revealed a widening of the ‘K-shaped’ economic recovery (where different parts of.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Ethnicraft’s Panthella Table Lamp. Its metal shades have a mirror-like aesthetic and includes a metalized brass finish. To commemorate its 50th anniversary, the Panthella table lamp is offered in a metalized brass finish. The metal shades, which have a mirror-like quality, feature white interiors for optimum light reflection. Ethnicraft. POST CATEGORIES.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

VIA Outlets, an owner-operator in redefining the outlet shopping experience – announces the launch of its new, sustainable pop-up initiative to be called the ‘Re.Love’ pop-up store. The concept is part of VIA Outlets’ wider strategy with the ambition to go “Beyond Sustainable” and create an even more positive and regenerative approach to outlet shopping.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

VIA Outlets, Europe’s leading owner-operator in redefining the outlet shopping experience – announces the launch of its new, sustainable pop-up initiative to be called the ‘Re.Love’ pop-up store. The concept is part of VIA Outlets’ wider strategy with the ambition to go “Beyond Sustainable” and create an even more positive and regenerative approach to outlet shopping.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Imagine Tile Inc.’s Surfboards Ceramic Wall Tile Collection. Comes in colors like Cloud, Ebony, Blush and Mint. The Surfboards Ceramic Wall Tile Collection is made up of 8-in.-by-8-in. high-fired ceramic wall tiles designed by Erin Adams that feature selective crazing and a raised dry-line. Available in Blush, Cloud, Ebony, Mint, Sapphire and Terracotta.

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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

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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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Your summer skincare regime just received a serious upgrade courtesy of Holland & Barrett, as the latest range from customer-favourite brand VitaSkin lands at the home of wellness.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

AMEICO’s Ayno. This system was designed by Stefan Diez. Designed by Stefan Diez, Ayno features a flexible fiberglass rod, the curve and radius of which can be adjusted via two continuously moveable adjustment rings, and a textile-coated cable that stretches between the rings. Available in a small, medium and large models. AMEICO. POST CATEGORIES. MANUFACTURER: AMEICO.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

This summer, the UK’s No.1 Hand Wash and Hand Sanitiser Brand, Carex, is on the road, driving awareness by sampling at key locations and through dedicated partnerships, to bring people back together and enjoy their summer safely.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Lodes’ Aile Wall Sconce. Featuring a dynamic shape and clean lines, this light fixture is reminiscent of a sports car. The Aile wall sconce’s sleek silhouette is characterized by clean lines and a dynamic shape reminiscent of its namesake, the aileron of a sports car. Available finishes include black, white, matte champagne, and – in a nod to Italian sports cars – a deep lacquer red. lodes.com.

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