Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. , parent company of the Circle K convenience store chain, will purchase more than 10,000 touchless self-checkout systems, with plans to deploy them in more than 7,000 Circle K and Couche-Tard stores in the U.S., Canada and Europe over the next three years. The Mashgin system, branded as “Smart Checkout,” relies on AI-powered technology that can improve customer checkout time up to 400%.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

Apple will make work schedules for US retail staff flexible amid a push towards unionisation, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources. The company told staff at some stores that scheduling changes will take effect in the coming months, the report said, quoting workers. The changes will include extending the minimum time period between shifts to 12 hours from 10 hours.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Cashierless stores, also known as autonomous stores, are sprouting up in a range of venues, from airports to college campuses to sports stadiums. But the technology is still far from the mainstream — meaning there’s still plenty of “runway” for interested retailers. However, cashierless store success depends on having (or attracting) a customer base that values the convenience they offer and isn’t intimidated by the technology.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

Founded by three hospitality mates on the Gold Coast, Mr Consistent is a take-home cocktail company. The idea emerged from a bar-restaurant in Palm Beach Qld, when co-founder Jeremy Davidson had the idea of speeding up the cocktail-making process in the bar while maintaining standards of cocktails. After developing great cocktail recipes using the freshest ingredients, Mr Consistent went live in April 2020 – just as lockdowns hit Sydney and Melbourne.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Following a net sales increase of 10.5% to $1.1 billion during FY2021, which ended April 2, 2022, The Container Store revealed that it is planning to open 74 new stores by FY2027. This would mark a major acceleration in the retailer’s store opening pace: The Container Store opened one store in FY2021 to reach its current total of 94 locations, and only two store openings are planned for FY2022.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

There are many different types of software developers in today’s industry. We are often segmented in what our tasks are. Mobile, web, front-end, back-end, are just a few examples. Another way to think of developers is the size, scale, and complexity of the applications we apply our craft to. Each day that passes, it seems as if more applications are being required to cover integrated tasks, from sales, to inventory, to accounting, to human resource management, and more, all rolled into one packa

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

The key to getting the most out of your IT infrastructure is to have great support behind it. Find out why IDC chose Cisco as a leader for support services. These days, having a good IT backbone is crucial for business operations—regardless of your type of business. And when your IT doesn’t work as it should, it’s imperative to get it fixed as soon as possible.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Pinterest has signed a definitive agreement to acquire THE YES , an AI-powered platform that allows consumers to personalize their shopping feeds based on their brand, style and size preferences. The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2022. THE YES features hundreds of merchants and boasts a fashion taxonomy that relies on human input and machine learning to power its algorithm.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 2, 2022

Customers who engage with Nordstrom's stylists, online or in stores, spend more time and money at the retailer. So it's going outside the box.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Human beings need community. It’s a need that extends beyond our social behaviors into our purchasing decisions — nearly one-quarter of consumers identify a strong sense of community as the main driver of loyalty to their favorite brands. Although investments in loyalty programs demonstrate that many brands recognize the value of community, it’s impossible to build community through a single channel.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

Foot Locker hires first chief strategy and transformation officer. Specialty athletic retailer Foot Locker has named Neil Bansal as its first executive vice-president and chief strategy and transformation officer, effective 1 June. Bansal joins Foot Locker from premium beer, wine and spirits distributor Constellation Brands, where he served as senior vice-president of strategy, insights, and analytics.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Wine-as-a-Service (WaaS) ecommerce platform DRINKS has acquired Electriq Marketing , a Shopify-focused digital retention and growth agency. The acquisition was made to help DRINKS provide all the technology and expertise necessary to help retailers start, run and grow in the ecommerce alcohol category. DRINKS’ platform was designed to help retailers offer nationwide home alcohol delivery with full regulatory compliance.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

The year 2022 is well under way, and the reality of Covid-19’s long tail has dawned. Employees and bosses alike are well and truly over the pandemic, with uncertainty and workplace challenges continuing. In the World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Risks Report, most respondents were either worried or concerned when asked, ‘How do you feel about the outlook for the world?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Select CVS Pharmacy and Target stores in New Jersey will pilot reusable bag kiosks in a partnership with GOATOTE and 99Bridges. The state recently banned single-use plastic bags, and the GOATOTE system will let shoppers use and then return bags as needed, for either a monthly or per-use fee. GOATOTE and 99Bridges were the winners of the 2021 Beyond the Bag Challenge , which was hosted by Closed Loop Partners ’ Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag.

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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.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

Professional social media network LinkedIn has launched the latest iteration of its #ConversationsForChange initiative with a new content series in partnership with Indigenous-led creative consultancy, Campfire X. The three-part series, titled Change Starts With , will highlight how subtle, everyday moments can impact Indigenous Australians in the workplace, particularly how unconscious biases can make workplaces less culturally safe for Indigenous people.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Neil Bansal. Foot Locker has named Neil Bansal as its first EVP and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. He will report directly to Chairman and CEO Richard Johnson and oversee the retailer’s global transformation strategy by focusing on the customer, growth and innovation. Bansal comes to Foot Locker from Constellation Brands, where he served as SVP, Strategy, Insights and Analytics, and he has more than 20 years’ experience at companies including McKinsey, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan Chase, C

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

In the next few months, coffee behemoth Vittoria will relaunch a far more e-commerce-friendly website, allowing customers to order its blends from the comfort of their own home. The relaunch comes after Vittoria realised that its current website – currently viewed as an educational tool, rather than somewhere to transact – was no longer up to snuff.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 2, 2022

Alimentation Couche-Tard said it will install more than 10,000 touchless self-checkout machines in over 7,000 stores over the next three years under its Circle K and Couche-Tard convenience banners. The machines from Mashgin boast a 99.9 percent accuracy rate.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

Can fashion contribute to reconciliation in Australia? “Definitely,” said Elverina Johnson, a highly respected artist and Gungganji Gurugulu woman from Yarrabah in Far North Queensland, who recently collaborated with fashion brand Taking Shape on a collection of plus-size clothing. The collaboration started organically. Johnson was shopping at her local Taking Shape store in Cairns when she began discussing her artwork with a staff member.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 2, 2022

Walmart is focusing on fulfilling online orders from stores for delivery or pickup. “The store is becoming a shoppable fulfillment center,” said Tom Ward, chief e-commerce officer for Walmart U.S. “And if the store acts like the fulfillment center, we can send those items the shortest distance in the fastest time.”.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 2, 2022

The commerce-at-home company — led by former J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson — can't keep up with its spiraling costs.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

The SASE landscape is full of vendors. So full, in fact, that the entire SASE vendor market grew 37% in just a year between 2020 and 2021. It’s clear that SASE is on the top of everyone’s minds. Why? SASE is the evolution of networking and security – an architecture that converges them into a single, cloud delivered service. This streamlined approach is key to securing and connecting the always-on, work-from-anywhere modern work model.

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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.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 2, 2022

The appointments include a trio of new senior vice presidents who will oversee real estate, private label and distribution.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

Cisco is bringing its Social Justice blueprint to life for HBCUs. The last several years were turbulent for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Student displacements due to the pandemic, cyberattacks, and aging infrastructure have created an unprecedented need for financial and technical support. When we announced Cisco’s Social Justice blueprint in September 2020, we promised to be bold and deliberate in our support of the Black community – including a resolute commitment to h

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Retail Dive

JUNE 2, 2022

Neil Bansal brings experience in digital, innovation and strategy, as the retailer focuses on diversifying its brands and integrating recent acquisitions.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 2, 2022

by Liz Armbruester. In recent years, more brands have turned to ecommerce and online sales to boost revenue resulting in an acceleration of omnichannel commerce. The traditional in-store shopping experience has been upended by new choices for consumers like buy online and pick up in-store. In fact, according to Wix, 76 percent of consumers are more likely to buy from brands that personalize experiences across touchpoints.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 2, 2022

The online pet retailer expects sales growth to continue into the second quarter even as concerns over inflation intensify.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 2, 2022

A commercial umbrella insurance policy adds more coverage to any existing liability policies you have. It covers liability claims that go above your coverage limits. It’s additional liability protection. What is Umbrella Insurance for Business? This umbrella coverage covers small businesses the same way business liability insurance does. It covers costs like legal expenses, medical bills on injury claims…etc.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 2, 2022

The company has set ambitious goals based on diversifying its portfolio and boosting DTC sales, while relying on the longevity of its flagship denim.

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Cisco Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

June 13, 2019 … the last time I was at Cisco Live. June 13, 2022 … the next time I set foot at Cisco Live! It is crazy that it is going to be exactly two years between the time I last attended Cisco Live in person, but it has felt like forever. I had been attending both Cisco Live Americas and Cisco Live EMEAR for past four consecutive years, and then all of a sudden, it came to a screeching halt.

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