Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Every day, more brands fall victim to industrialized counterfeiting. According to the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, counterfeiting is now the second-largest source of criminal income worldwide. Significantly, it has also been linked to the financing of terrorist activities, offering a lucrative and relatively low-risk source of funds.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2022
A fundamental question about the future of David Jones was put to rest this week, after the retailer’s parent company Woolworths Holdings announced the sale of the department store chain to Australian private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners on Monday. While the sum was not disclosed, The Australian cited sources close to the transaction who put the figure at around $100 million.
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Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Amazon has reached a settlement with the European Union (EU) regarding three antitrust probes centered on the retail giant’s use of seller data, the “Buy Box” of ranked offers and shipping requirements for the Prime program. Amazon has agreed to a number of legally binding commitments to bring it in line with the EU’s regulations, and if it fails to maintain them the European Commission can impose a fine of up to 10% of Amazon’s global annual turnover.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the upsize of Skechers, the lifestyle and athletic footwear brand, at Caledonia Park in Scotland. Skechers has increased the size of its outlet store by over 1,000 sq ft in a move that illustrates the strong and successful performance seen by leading international brands at the destination.
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
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Designer Brands has acquired Topo Athletic in a transaction that allows the DSW parent company to gain a foothold in the premium athletic and outdoor footwear categories. Topo’s Founder and CEO Tony Post will continue to helm the company in the chief leadership role and report to Bill Jordan, President of Designer Brands. . Post, who founded the 10-year-old Topo brand, is a former competitive runner and footwear industry veteran.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Grosvenor has announced that leading British retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S), is to join Liverpool ONE, anchoring South John Street in two floors of the former Debenhams. Set to open in mid-2023, the retail giant is relocating from Church Street to create a 100,000 sq ft store in a move that reaffirms the brand’s commitment to the city centre.
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Retail Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The troubled retailer has six months to regain compliance with the New York Stock Exchange’s minimum share price requirement.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
A new study from Accenture points to the paradoxical nature of shopper behavior and how that often sends false messages to brands and retailers making merchandising plans for the year ahead. For example, consumers — the majority of whom will claim they want to support sustainable living — are often simultaneously doubling down on fast-fashion purchases.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The live commerce industry has blossomed in China, but it has a long way to go in terms of U.S. adoption, according to Morning Consult data.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
With supplies ravaged amid the combined onslaught of COVID, flu and RSV strains this winter, drug chains CVS and Walgreens have taken steps to limit purchases of related medications for children. Currently, CVS has imposed a two-product limit on all children’s pain-relief products, both in-store and online. Walgreens has limited online orders of over-the-counter pediatric fever reducers to quantities of six.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Small Biz Trends
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The loan approval rate decreased at big banks, small banks and credit unions during November, according to the Biz2Credit Lending Report released in December. The Loan Approval Rate for Alternative Lenders and Institutional Investors increased slightly, by.1% for each. Small Business Loan Approval Rates – November 2022. Biz2Credit CEO and co-founder Rohit Arora said the lending index numbers show that small businesses are keeping an eye on the economy before they seek a loan. “With s
VMS
DECEMBER 20, 2022
T HOUGH THE STRUGGLES of the past may challenge our hopes for the future, New York retail in 2022 demonstrated that the days ahead are brighter than the days behind us. Even in the face of great political turmoil, a relentless pandemic and difficult economic challenges, the past year offered a sense of hope and optimism across New York’s retail landscape.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Following its northward expansion, the direct-to-consumer brand wants to widen its global footprint further.
VMS
DECEMBER 20, 2022
As an artist whose multi-disciplinary vision transcended the fashion runways of Paris, Milan and New York, Thierry Mugler pushed the boundaries of contemporary culture with his haute couture designs, theatrical costumes, renowned perfumes, cutting edge photography and esoteric film making. The genius of the iconic visionary has been documented and richly celebrated in a stunning exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, titled “Thierry Mugler: Couturissime.
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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.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The carrier is building upon tests from last year that saw couriers increase package deliveries by 15% per hour.
VMS
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Skechers (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) has opened a flagship store on Dublin’s Grafton Street. Joining its concept store on Henry Street and four retail stores in greater Dublin, the new, 10,000-square-foot location is designed to present Skechers’ offering and comfort technologies in one of the country’s most highly trafficked districts, the retailer said in a news release.
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Sellers can use outside carriers for Prime deliveries and their data is shielded from the e-commerce giant, among other rules effective next June.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Carhartt, the trendy worker-apparel retailer based in Detroit, is taking advantage of a nearly $1 million performance-based grant from the Michigan Business Development Program to help fund the hiring of 125 workers at its Dearborn, Michigan facility. The company is planning a $4.65 million capital investment improvement to the campus, as well. Carhartt management had been considering instead hiring workers in Mexico or at its facilities in Kentucky.
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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 Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The beauty brand set up shop in iHeartLand, allowing consumers to interact virtually with its latest shades and products.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Toys bought by adults (not to be confused with those “adult toys” that come in plain brown packages) are driving most of the growth in the toy industry, according to NPD Group data. Although the “kidult” cohort is considered to start at age 12, many of the consumers buying up action figures, board games and Legos are mature adults looking to rekindle simpler memories of childhood.
Small Biz Trends
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Ransomware incidents are wreaking havoc on small businesses. The latest ransomware statistics prove this point. From ransomware-caused data breaches due to ransomware payments, we have collected all the essential ransomware attack statistics to help you prepare. Let’s dive in to understand the ransomware landscape. What Is a Ransomware Attack?
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Signaling a possible sea change for retailers selling gasoline and auto products, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality yesterday approved regulations that will phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. Following the lead of similar legislation in California, Oregon will require that at least 35 percent of auto manufacturers’ sales in the state are electric in 2026, ramping up to 100 percent by 2035.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
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Retail Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2022
In social posts giving a heads-up to shoppers, the brands cited the costs of raw ingredients and supply chain logistics as reasons for the change.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Amazon took a major bite out of the Barnes & Noble big box store empire, forcing the chain to reduce its size from a high of 726 locations 14 years ago down to about 600 presently. But management is bullish on expansion and is planning on a net 30 additional stores in 2023. B&N’s new locations, however, may be quite a bit smaller, depending on the locale and demand.
Independent Retailer
DECEMBER 20, 2022
This new supply chain application will help businesses better manage their inventory and coordinate their networks of manufacturers, suppliers, distribution facilities, and transportation providers. The application offers automated alerts and recommendations about inventory rebalancing, lead times, and potential risks, such as backlogs or low-stock warnings.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Nike has shaken up its retail partnerships in recent years, ending wholesale relationships with major sites and chains with the goal of gaining more control over its own fate through stronger direct-to-consumer relationships. One thrust of its strategy is the cultivation of new retail store concepts, like the “Jordan World of Flight” store opened in Milan last week.
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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.
A1 Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Turnover increased by 62.2% to £60m in first full year of trading unaffected by lockdown restrictions in three years . Gross margin rose to 34% from 32.8% in the previous year . Margins from growing profits re-invested back into the business. Pre-tax profit up from £2.8m in 2021 to £5.4m . Online sales growth supports further investment in omni-channel retail offering .
National Retail Solutions
DECEMBER 20, 2022
It is normal to be confused by the terms “point of sale” and “point of purchase.” While they may sound similar, they refer to different aspects of the transactional elements of every retail store. The “point of purchase” refers to the physical location where merchants sell their products, whether online[.]. The post Point of Sale vs. Point of Purchase: What’s the Difference?
VMS
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Christmas Tree Shops (CTS; Middleboro, Mass.) recently cut the ribbon on its new store in Sarasota, Fla., marking the retailer’s third store opening in the state this year. The 49,398-square-foot space is located in University Town Center and features “spacious aisles” and large displays for a comfortable shopping experience, CTS said in a release. Within the last four months, the retailer has opened two other stores within the Sunshine State, one in Estero and the other in Pembroke Pines.
Theatro
DECEMBER 20, 2022
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