Retail Focus
APRIL 19, 2022
Helping your business to overcome a rocky patch may seem like a daunting prospect, but it is possible, and there are a lot of ways to start turning things around. Increasing profitability, boosting tax efficiency, and improving your employees’ experiences with the company are all tried and tested alternatives to burying your head in the sand, and wondering how (and when) things are going to get better. .
Inside Retail
APRIL 21, 2022
Online travel booking company Trivago has been ordered to pay $44.7 million in penalties by the Australian Federal Court for misleading consumers over hotel prices. The court found that in January 2020, the company deceived consumers through misleading misrepresentations of hotel room rates on its website and in television advertisements. . Trivago had used an algorithm to determine which travel booking site paid the highest cost-per-click fee and highlighted them on its website.
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Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 5, 2022
PayPal has come a long way from the days when it was known primarily as the way to pay on eBay. Since spinning off from eBay and going public for a second time in 2015, PayPal has expanded its reach well beyond that one digital marketplace to more than 30 million merchants worldwide. “Mobile technology is transforming payments, making it easier, safer and more affordable for people to move and manage their money than ever before,” said Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal at the time of the
Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
Retail Wire
APRIL 7, 2022
Walmart is launching a new training program for truck drivers in Delaware and Texas. The 12-week program, which will initially be open to supply chain associates working near the training centers, will lead to individuals earning a commercial driver’s license and driving for the retailer. Walmart is also raising pay for drivers who can now earn up to $110,000 working in their first year with the retailer.
Intelligence Node
APRIL 13, 2022
The Digital Shopper & the Evolving Retail Landscape How has retail changed in the past few years? While there are multiple right answers to this question, the most obvious one. The post Leveraging Digital Buying Signals for Retail Success appeared first on Blog.
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Inside Retail
APRIL 26, 2022
Australian property development company Stockland has created a first-of-a-kind sensory map of its shopping centres to assist customers with autism, and their families. The sensory maps created in partnership with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) will give people on the spectrum an opportunity to better navigate new environments. Aspect’s Autism Friendly team carried out assessments at Stockland’s retail town centres at Green Hills, Merrylands, Point Cook, Shellharbour, Wetherill Park and Wend
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 12, 2022
Over the last two years, the retail industry evolved faster than we could’ve imagined. Ecommerce, along with other digital channels, took center stage as new shopping habits formed and expectations drastically shifted. While we won’t be traveling in flying cars to our favorite stores anytime soon, we’re still on the fast track to a transformed shopping experience.
Tokinomo
APRIL 20, 2022
Innovation seems to be the main focus of retail businesses in the last few years. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to change old marketing strategies have impacted the channels and strategies used by retailers to promote their stores and products. However, innovation doesn’t mean completely forgetting about old channels or strategies, it means constantly improving and upgrading.
Retail Wire
APRIL 29, 2022
A new Brookings report found that corporate profits at five companies – Amazon.com, CVS, Kroger, Target and Walmart – were up 41 percent in 2020 as real wages for their employees grew five percent. Many workers are feeling the pinch of inflation as pay raises in recent years have lagged inflation.
Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA
The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.
Intelligence Node
APRIL 25, 2022
What is Quick Commerce? Quick commerce is the next stage of eCommerce and is all about speedy delivery ( within less than an hour) of products and services to consumers. The post Paving the Way for Instant Delivery with Quick Commerce appeared first on Blog.
Retail Focus
APRIL 19, 2022
A creative shift in retail design isn’t a new, post-Covid development. Serious changes were happening before the pandemic, which kicked the creativity and the need to stay relevant, up a gear. Long before Covid, retailers were lacking a certain originality having become too transactional, but in the years leading up to 2020, imaginative changes were already being made to re-engage consumers.
Inside Retail
APRIL 7, 2022
Australian e-commerce retailer Kogan has branched into insurance through a new long-term agreement with OBE Insurance. Kogan has a number of subsidiary business divisions under its brand and this new addition will have QBE provide customers with home, motor and CTP insurance under the Kogan label. The insurance products will be underwritten by QBE and Kogan will earn a commission on sales of its policies.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 20, 2022
The legal cannabis market was valued at $12.81 billion worldwide in 2020, and thanks to a 27.25% compound annual growth rate, the budding industry (no pun intended) is expected to reach $54.41 billion globally by 2026. To capitalize on this expected growth, cannabis retailers are focused on building trust and, most of all, standing out. For approximately two decades, Cookies and Dr.
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.
Tokinomo
APRIL 12, 2022
Putting the shopper experience first. One-stop shopping. It’s 2022 and retailers know that customer experience is the key to a shopper’s heart (and wallet ??). The COVID-19 pandemic and WFH trend allowed more people to shop online and discover the e-Commerce experience. However, there are some brands that understood how to combine both online and offline, just like Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Retail Wire
APRIL 20, 2022
Workers returning to their offices are finding that the costs associated with working outside their homes is much greater than it used to be. Travel, coffee and food costs are significantly higher today than they were at the beginning of 2020. “It’s a perfect storm,” said Becky Frankiewicz, U.S. president of ManpowerGroup. “We’re ready to get back to work, and now can you afford to get back to work?”.
Intelligence Node
APRIL 4, 2022
Content Summary : What is a value-based pricing strategy? Two Common myths about consumer value-based pricing strategy Myth: Brand value should dictate pricing when using a value-based pricing strategy Myth: The post Setting the Record Straight about Value-based Pricing Strategy appeared first on Blog.
Retail Focus
APRIL 21, 2022
GRIDSERVE , the tech-enabled sustainable business that runs the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway – one of the UK’s leading electric charging networks, today opens a new state-of-the-art Compact Electric Forecourt® in Norwich. The first-of-its-kind EV experience facility delivers the latest charging technology, supplied by 100% renewable energy, and helps to pave the way for mass EV adoption well ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars.
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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
Inside Retail
APRIL 18, 2022
Singapore-based online sneaker resale marketplace Ox Street is launching a trans-Tasman expansion, opening an e-commerce store in Australia. “Australia is a perfect fit for the community we want to build in the long-term,” said Gijs Verheijke, founder and CEO at Ox Street. “We see a big supply gap when it comes to Australian buyers having access to the most coveted sneakers, whether they’re hot new drops or all-time classics.”.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 18, 2022
Fast Retailing , parent company of brands including UNIQLO and Theory , revealed major global expansion plans — including opening at least 300 new stores — in its FY2023, which ends in July 2023. As reported in WWD , Daisuke Tsukagoshi, CEO of UNIQLO USA, said that due to the booming North America market, the company plans to open 30 new stores per year and increase its total doors to 200 in the region within five years.
Tokinomo
APRIL 19, 2022
Taking shopper experience to the next level.
Retail Wire
APRIL 22, 2022
The number of Americans collecting jobless aid fell to about 1.42 million last week. The last time the number was that low was in February of 1970. The Labor Department said jobless claims inched down to 184,000 last week.
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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.
Wiser
APRIL 26, 2022
Merchandising is obviously an essential part of retail, but keeping your strategy up-to-date and profitable is difficult in a growing competitive market. There is a number of merchandising challenges that retailers are facing. Finding the right mix of time, budget, pricing, displays, and customer experience can be a big challenge when forming a successful merchandising strategy.
Retail Focus
APRIL 29, 2022
The Watches of Switzerland Group advances on its mono-brand boutique expansion strategy with the opening of its sixth OMEGA boutique, in Sheffield. The Watches of Switzerland Group, the UK’s largest luxury watch and jewellery specialist, opened a new OMEGA boutique, at Meadowhall, in Sheffield on Thursday 13th April. Meadowhall is a leading shopping destination, which is home to 290 stores from top independent and international brands, alongside leisure and eating and drinking venues.
Inside Retail
APRIL 20, 2022
Harvey Nichols has introduced the world’s first blue-chip non-fungible tokens (NFT) retail concept space located inside a luxury department store dubbed ‘HN NFT Vault’ at the retailer’s Pacific Place store in Hong Kong. NFT collectors can access a selection of NFTs, a majority of which are exclusively available at Harvey Nichols Pacific Place, including CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Club, CloneX x Takashi Murakami, Azuki and Doodles.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 25, 2022
Supply chain management is the heart of retail management and has the ability to inform the overall health of a business. As a result, businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace are investing more heavily in supply chain management. Investment in the proper technologies needed to build a strong supply chain not only enables prompt replenishment of products in inventory, but also optimizes planning capabilities in rapidly evolving business ecosystems while minimi
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.
Tokinomo
APRIL 5, 2022
Nowadays, it’s a shopper-centric world. Unlike the 60s when customers didn’t have as many options, now, they can move from shop to shop, navigate online and purchase products from other countries. This means that retailers need to put the shopper at the center of their strategy if they want to stay on top of the competition.
Retail Wire
APRIL 15, 2022
Rite Aid plans to close 145 “unprofitable stores” as it seeks to bring its cost in line with revenues. The drugstore chain reported a loss of $7.18 per share even as sales improved 2.5 percent on a year-over-year basis. The retailer operates more than 2,400 stores across 17 states.
Cisco Retail
APRIL 26, 2022
For my very first interview for the Security Stories podcast , I met a wonderful person called Mick Jenkins, MBE. Mick is sadly no longer with us, but his story will stay with me forever. One of Mick’s philosophies was centred around the importance of cyber resilience. “Improvise, adapt, overcome” are the words he used. This philosophy helped him when he got lost in the wilderness at age 14.
Retail Focus
APRIL 25, 2022
After 1095 days, the world of retail finally reunites at London’s Olympia tomorrow for the Retail Technology Show (26-27 April). With one day to go until the new flagship event for retail that brings together Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and leading tech innovators opens its doors, the final transformative tech and show features that champion innovation as part of the expo, have now been announced.
Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture
When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
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