Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

With the bustling holiday shopping season nearing, many brands have spent the last several months assessing their operational strengths and weaknesses, particularly in logistics and fulfillment. Oftentimes, these hinge on the synergy between a brand and its third-party logistics (3PL) provider. To succeed in the holiday peak season and ensure seamless fulfillment, deliveries, and returns, it’s essential for these partners to monitor key metrics, analyze operational data and maintain communicatio

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Restaurant employment in the U.S. has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, a milestone achieved for the first time in three and a half years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed a surge of 61,000 jobs in the food service sector in September, contributing significantly to the broader recovery in leisure and hospitality, which saw 96,000 jobs.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

QVC has launched an accessible fashion collection, designed by Isaac Mizrahi, inspired by QVC Brand Ambassador for Accessibility Selma Blair and developed via collaborative efforts with the disability community. The collection’s first assortment, which debuts on QVC on Oct. 6, 2023 at 1 p.m. ET, features 15 styles including shirts, sweaters, jackets, pants and accessories.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Save the date for the iconic annual Carnaby Street Christmas Switch On taking place on Thursday 2 November 2023 from 4pm to 8pm. The destination in the heart of London’s West End is world renowned for creating spectacular Christmas lights and this year will be no exception. Welcome to the Carnaby Universe, a celebration of the best shopping, dining and experiences on offer in the globally renowned destination.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Menswear brand Mizzen+Main is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint by opening 10 new stores through 2023 and plotting more for 2024. The Texas-based merchant has a pretty substantial presence in the Lone Star State, with stores in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. But now Mizzen+Main is focused on opening expanding to new states: the company recently expanded to Scottsdale, Ariz., and already has a presence in Oklahoma City and Tampa, Fla.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

New & Lingwood, the British brand known for its distinctive blend of classic and contemporary loungewear, relaxed tailoring and refined formalwear, announces the launch of its sustainability and circularity initiative, RE:NEW at 19 Savile Row. Located on London’s iconic Savile Row, RE:NEW’s location uniquely positions it to contribute to larger conversations about how heritage brands can embrace the forward-facing perspective that customers expect, while still respecting the tradition and le

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For retailers dealing with global customers and suppliers, the cost of international payments can significantly impact their bottom line. Every international dollar a business generates may be unnecessarily converted up to three times and attract fees at each conversion. Fees can be charged when settling funds into your processing account, transferring funds to your bank account, and paying suppliers.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For some, Liquid Death represents an exciting and inspiring example of a CPG brand rewriting the rules of brand marketing. For others, it’s an overhyped DTC business that is trying to remain relevant. But no matter where you fall on this spectrum, you simply cannot ignore the brand’s impact. Liquid Death has shaken up the bottled water space. With packaging reminiscent of a hipster IPA and an edgy brand strategy that equally sparks adoration and disgust from the public, the brand has seen incred

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Walmart’s Mexico division, known as Walmex, is set to appear before an antitrust panel following allegations of monopolistic practices related to the supply and wholesale distribution of consumer goods. This comes after a three-year investigation by Mexico’s antitrust regulator, Cofece. Walmex has been granted 45 days to present its arguments and evidence, affirming that it.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Yankee Candle Company will operate five pop-up shops through the end of 2023 to spotlight its top-selling seasonal fragrances. Customers can now visit the stores to experience the Yankee Candle Bright Lights holiday collection before it officially launches at the end of October. The pop-ups are located in: Williamsburg Premium Outlets, Williamsburg, Va.; The Shoppes ta Farmington Valley, Canton, Conn.; Harlem Irving Plaza, Norridge, Ill.; Tanger Outlets, Sevierville, Tenn.; and Summit at Fri

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite having the slowest drive-thrus in the industry, Chick-fil-A’s customers don’t seem to mind, according to a survey by QSRmagazine. The study ranked Chick-fil-A last for speed, with customers waiting an average of 5 minutes and 12 seconds for their orders. However, Chick-fil-A excelled in accuracy, quality, and friendliness, ranking first in these categories, which.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nike is releasing the first physical sneaker design tied to its.Swoosh Web3-enabled platform. The Air Force 1 Low “Tinaj” sneaker, which is valued at $120 , is exclusively available for members via Nike’s SNKRS application. Only.Swoosh members who have purchased and revealed an Our Force 1 (OF1) virtual box will be eligible for the “Tinaj” sneaker, according to a blog post from Nike.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Amazon has successfully launched its first pair of prototype satellites as part of its ambitious Project Kuiper, which aims to establish a global internet network. The satellites were sent into space from Florida via an Atlas 5 rocket, marking a significant milestone in Amazon’s endeavor to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. This launch precedes the planned.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Online mobile spending will surpass computers for the first time and shoppers will turn more to buy now, pay later services, according to the report.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Drivers for Walmart’s Spark delivery service are reporting wait times of over an hour to pick up orders, leading to delayed deliveries and frustrated customers. Walmart’s Spark service has seen rapid growth, with the number of drivers tripling between mid-2022 and mid-2023. However, this expansion has come with challenges, including delayed orders and issues with.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 6, 2023

New research from Checkout Finance provider, Divido , has found that over a third (35%) of Christmas shoppers plan to make most of their purchases between now and Black Friday weekend. Furthermore, Gen Z, those aged 18 – 24, (32%) and Millennials, those aged 25 to 34, (43%) are more likely to do their shopping between now and black Friday compared to nearly half of boomers, categorised in this survey as those aged 55 – 64, (49%) who are more likely to do this between the 1 st – 16 th December.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The surge in violent and organized retail crime is causing significant losses for major retailers like Target, Kohl’s, Nordstrom, and Walmart. Retail theft losses escalated to $112.1 billion in 2022, a 19% increase from the previous year, according to the 2023 National Retail Security Survey.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Glenglassaugh Coalescence of the Coast aged 55 Years, a one-of-a-kind expression crafted by Master Blender Rachel Barrie, has been sold as part of the Distillers One of One Auction, raising a total of £37,500*, the highest price ever achieved for a bottle of Glenglassaugh at auction.

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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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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Puma’s chief executive, Arne Freundt, anticipates a resurgence of double-digit growth in China for the sportswear company this year, signaling an optimistic outlook for the market. Despite challenges in the United States’ market, Freundt expressed confidence in Puma’s potential growth in 2024. This positive sentiment reflects Puma’s determination to navigate complex market dynamics and continue.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Aldi has kicked off its search to recruit 3,000 new store employees ahead of Christmas to help meet demand during the busy trading period. The supermarket said there was a variety of both temporary and permanent positions available, ranging from store assistants, managerial positions and cleaners. New employees will “help replenish stock and provide further assistance to customers during the busy Christmas season”.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Food companies are closely monitoring the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, which have reported about $5 billion in North American sales in the first six months of 2023. While there’s concern over whether these drugs will lead people to eat less, analysts believe any substantial impact on the food industry is not imminent.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Body Shop owner has given interested parties until October 23 to submit their offers to buy the ethical beauty retailer. Retail Week reported that Morgan Stanley, which is managing the sale for Natura&Co, has set a final deadline to get the process moving. It comes as no formal offers were submitted for the retailer during the first round of non-binding bids, which expired on September 11.

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

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Ninety percent of participants in a recent survey said they would be somewhat or very likely to continue buying store brands if inflation or grocery prices come down, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Morrisons has opened applications for 3,500 extra jobs this Christmas to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations over the busy festive season. The supermarket says there is a variety of flexible and temporary roles available in stores and sites across the UK, ranging from customer assistants to home delivery drivers and production and warehouse operatives for those who are “friendly and willing to help”.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The company cut its outlook for the second consecutive quarter, stating its approach was cautious due to macro-environment uncertainty.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Funko will today be launching a pop-up store in Singapore’s Changi Airport – the 2023 “World’s Best Airport” (source: Skytrax). Please find the full press release attached. Running for at least five months from today, Funko – the world’s largest proprietor of licenses will be partnering with the world-famous Changi Airport to unveil a pop-up store

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Farmers markets are a beloved tradition, offering fresh, locally sourced produce, handmade goods, and unique treats. The landscape of cannabis commerce in New York is transforming with the recent approval of cannabis farmers markets by state regulators. This groundbreaking change allows licensed cannabis cultivators and retailers to connect directly with consumers in a market-style setting, creating a new avenue for cannabis sales.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new study has found that two in five Britons have been ‘ghosted’ by a friend or family member in the past year. To help Brits reconnect with their ghosts through the medium of doughnuts, Krispy Kreme is giving away thousands of ‘Ghosted Boxes’ this Halloween.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Billy May takes on the chief executive role as the company expands its wholesale network through a deal between its subbrand, Marlow, and Walmart.

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RIS News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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