Sat.Aug 22, 2020 - Fri.Aug 28, 2020

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J.Crew To Exit Bankruptcy With More Than 300 Stores

Retail TouchPoints

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has approved the J.Crew Group reorganization plan, paving the way for the parent company of J.Crew , J.Crew Factory and Madewell to emerge from Chapter 11 in early September. J.Crew was an early casualty in what has become a long list of retailers that have filed for bankruptcy in the wake of COVID-19.

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Boost your eCommerce Revenue with Smart Pricing Analytics

Intelligence Node

The retail world is currently facing rapid evolution. Market trends are fluctuating at an unprecedented pace, prices are as competitive as they’ve ever been, and customers are holding companies to ever-higher standards. The only way to keep up is with a pricing analytics software that enables you to strategize in a manner that optimizes for […].

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Retail’s Digital Future

I Vend

In store shopping has long been the predominant way to shop, however, online shopping has quickly grown to become the preferred channel for many. Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. And, online shopping has quickly proven to be go-to alternative, providing promises of safety and convenience.

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15 Tips to Succeed as Brick-and-Mortar Retail Reopens

Wiser

Hopefully, by the time you are reading this your region is making progress against COVID-19. If not, it’s never too early to prepare for that eventuality. The fact is that brick-and-mortar retail—and the economy as a whole—will start to churn again. In fact, your business may already be tasked with reopening its physical doors to eager customers, but there will still be a lot of uncertainty about how to do this effectively and safely.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

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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Why Streamlined Omnichannel Shopping Is The New ‘Table Stakes’ In Retail

Retail TouchPoints

The convergence of a pandemic, economic turmoil and a heated presidential election can make it difficult to look beyond the here and now, but shoppers nevertheless expect retailers to have a long-term vision. Consumers are recognizing that major companies can play a large role in shaping tomorrow — both in terms of their influence on society at large and the post-COVID-19 shopper experience, according to the Visions Into The Future report by CallisonRTKL.

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OMA designs glass volume to top Tiffany & Co's New York flagship store

Dezeen

OMA New York has unveiled its design for a glass addition to top the historic Tiffany & Co store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The project involves the preservation of the jewellery brand's 80-year old flagship location, a renovation of its ground floor and the construction of a rectangular glass volume that will span three storeys, adding space for hosting exhibitions and events.

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Change Has Come Knocking. Is Your Team Listening?

Theatro

Change is defined by new processes, procedures and effective rewards. Managers would love it if they could simply say, “Hey, listen up! We have a new way of doing business and here’s how it works…” A manager might proclaim a change, but would each employee internalize the message and modify their behavior? Probably not. We humans have a strong inclination to resist change and lean on that terrible motto, “We’ve always done it this way.

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Amazon Orders 1,800 Mercedes-Benz Electric Vans For European Delivery Partners

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon is purchasing 1,800 electric vehicles (EVs) from Mercedes-Benz Vans for its European last-mile delivery fleet almost one year after becoming the first signatory of the Climate Pledge — a commitment to meeting the goal of net zero annual carbon emissions 10 years earlier than the Paris Agreement. Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners are expected to have access to the new fleet of zero-emission vehicles by the end of 2020.

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How Accurate Scheduling Creates a Higher Conversion Rate

Retail Next

Conversion rate is extremely important in the retail industry, and is a metric that drives store sales, margin, and survival of the overall business. This is especially the case for specialty stores with high unit prices. Conversion is influenced by multiple factors, from location to product type, visuals, and your people. . So how do we optimize for conversion?

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FRANK MAYER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. UNVEILS TEMPERATURE KIOSK

Frank Mayer

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. teams with Data Display Systems, LLC to provide a solution for workplace health screening. GRAFTON, WI – Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. has partnered with Data Display Systems, a technology company that engineers electronic display systems, to develop a kiosk solution for employers looking to enact health screening and temperature checks at their worksites.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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5 Ways to Manage Retail or Wholesale Prices

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Price management is one of the most important operation in any retail or wholesale environment. Price is right merchandise for retailers or wholesalers. Whether you’re managing prices for long-term or for seasonal cycles, you need to track and monitor each price for each SKU as well as keep an eye on inventories, especially at critical times. .

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Walmart Joins Microsoft With Bid For TikTok’s U.S. Business

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart is partnering with Microsoft to make a bid for the U.S. operations of short-form video platform TikTok. The offer will go up against acquisition bids by other major companies, possibly including Oracle, according to CNBC. If successful, the deal could help Walmart better position itself to merge its retail operations with media capabilities.

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Boost your eCommerce Revenue with Smart Pricing Analytics

IntelligenceNode

The retail world is currently facing rapid evolution. Market trends are fluctuating at an unprecedented pace, prices are as competitive as they’ve ever been, and customers are holding companies to ever-higher standards. The only way to keep up is with a pricing analytics software that enables you to strategize in a manner that optimizes for […].

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How to Expand Your In-Store Footprint

RepslyBlog

Mastering the retail channel is a massive opportunity for CPG brands, but those who have played in the space before know it takes a committed investment to reap the benefits. To make the most of that investment, CPG sales and marketing teams are putting data at the forefront of their retail execution efforts, unlocking the insight they need to expand their in-store footprint by prioritizing and maximizing high-opportunity initiatives.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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5 Ways to Manage Retail or Wholesale Prices

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Price management is one of the most important operation in any retail or wholesale environment. Price is right merchandise for retailers or wholesalers. Whether you’re managing prices for long-term or for seasonal cycles, you need to track and monitor each price for each SKU as well as keep an eye on inventories, especially at critical times. .

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Amazon Differentiates New Fresh Grocery Store With Cashierless And Voice Technologies

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon is launching the Amazon Fresh grocery store, a concept designed to incorporate Amazon features such as Alexa and Prime into the in-store shopping experience. The first shop, located in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, will open to select customers on Aug. 27 before opening to the public in the coming weeks. The location will be 35,000 square feet in size, according to CNBC.

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Report finds in store signage has significant impact on shopper confidence

CJ Retail Solutions

More than 40% of UK shoppers have stopped visiting stores that have unclear in store signage on social distancing, according to the findings of a European study of 2,500+ shoppers. As we all know, signage is a vital part of the in-store customer experience for many reasons. A study has found that more than 80% of shoppers in the UK said they feel safer in shops with clear signage on social distancing, and 78% are more likely to shop in stores that have clear instructions on social distancing mea

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TrueCommerce EDI gives Vandemoortele the tools it ‘kneads’ for the future

Retail Technology Review

Vandemoortele may be new to the US, but the company’s history goes all the way back to 1899 in Izegem, Belgium. Originally a baking oil refinery, Vandemoortele expanded into dough and pastry products in the 1960s, and in 1978, began making frozen bakery products. Already selling across Europe, Vandemoortele entered the US market in 2017.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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5 Ways to Manage Retail or Wholesale Prices

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Price management is one of the most important operation in any retail or wholesale environment. Whether you’re managing prices for long-term or for seasonal cycles, you need to track and monitor each price for each SKU as well as keep an eye on inventories, especially at critical times. ChainDrive Price optimization and Management software manage your retail or wholesale prices effectively in your business.

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Why Sellers Should Leave Amazon Price Wars Behind

Retail TouchPoints

E-Commerce competition has never been higher, especially when it comes to the saturated and complex marketplace that is Amazon. As retailers and private label sellers develop strategies for increasing sales velocity and driving profitability, price is top of mind — and it should be, given a staggering 82% of Amazon purchase decisions are based on price.

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Brand Aid: How to Build Brand Equity

Retail Adventures

Branding is a buzzword that’s been around for a long time, and with good reason. Your brand and its perception in your community are critical to your store’s success, but along with that buzz there is also a lot of confusion. Everyone talks about branding – there are a gazillion branding books on Amazon alone – yet there are still a lot of questions about what it is and why brand equity is so important.

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Yamato turns to Doddle to create new nationwide PUDO network

Retail Technology Review

Japan-based carrier – Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. (‘Yamato’) – has partnered with UK-based international ecommerce solutions provider, Doddle, to create a proprietary nationwide PUDO network, underpinned by Doddle’s software platform.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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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5 Ways to Manage Retail or Wholesale Prices

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Price management is one of the most important operation in any retail or wholesale environment. Whether you’re managing prices for long-term or for seasonal cycles, you need to track and monitor each price for each SKU as well as keep an eye on inventories, especially at critical times. Retailers and wholesalers both must manage merchandise prices.

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Thinking Outside the Box: The Role Of The Customer Service Representative

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers today are experiencing a massive transformation in how customers are shopping. In fact, North American e-Commerce sales have seen an impressive increase of 146% growth in all online retail orders as of April 2020. While it’s safe to say that retail is booming, and the current crisis will have implications for driving change across the industry, one factor that will remain constant is the importance of customer service throughout the customer journey.

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Report: Best Buy To Test Using 250 Stores As Delivery Hubs

Retail TouchPoints

Best Buy will pilot a ship-from-store hub model at 250 stores, according to CNBC. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry made the announcement on a call with reporters, crediting the spike in online shopping as the reason for the experiment. All Best Buy stores already handle some online orders, but the affected locations will be specially designated to handle a higher volume of packages.

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Exclusive Accenture Q&A: How The ‘Decade Of The Home’ Will Reshape Retail

Retail TouchPoints

COVID-19 turned millions of people across the globe into ‘homebodies’ — whether they liked it or not. Apparently, however, many do indeed like it. According to new research from Accenture, the 2020s will be the “Decade of the Home.” The adaptations consumers have made during the pandemic to work, learn, shop and socialize from their homes are projected to last well beyond the time when the coronavirus is just an unpleasant memory.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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DoorDash Adds Meijer, Smart & Final And Hy-Vee As Supermarket Partners

Retail TouchPoints

DoorDash , best known for restaurant deliveries, is expanding further into the supermarket vertical through partnerships with Meijer , Fresh Thyme and Smart & Final , with plans to add Hy-Vee and Gristedes / D’Agostino “in the coming weeks,” wrote Mike Goldblatt, Head of Grocery and Convenience Partnerships at DoorDash in a blog post. Although these branded partnerships are new for DoorDash, they are not the company’s first foray into grocery delivery.

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Logility Releases Latest Price And Promotion Solution

Retail TouchPoints

Logility has rolled out the latest release of its Logility Price and Promotion solution, which uses machine learning to predict the impact of promotional activity on inventory. By helping planners quickly understand changes in demand, retailers can compare multiple price and promotion scenarios to allow for better replenishment and inventory allocation for meeting variances in expected sales.

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After Summer Sale Comes Amazon Prime Day — Retailers Must Prepare

Retail TouchPoints

One of the more jaw-dropping retail statistics of the past few months is the more than 400% increase in Walmart shopping app downloads. Target and other big box stores experienced triple-digit jumps as well. . Meanwhile, Amazon has had several pains to contend with. The pandemic has meant longer-than-usual delivery times, and they’ve moved back Amazon Prime Day to October.

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Lowe’s Partners With Top Designers To Bring New York Fashion Week ‘Home’

Retail TouchPoints

Iconic fashion designers Jason Wu, Rebecca Minkoff and Christian Siriano might seen an odd fit for a retailer that sells circular saws and plumbing supplies. But Lowe’s also features a wide range of home décor items, and that’s its connection with the designers and New York Fashion Week, which will take place Sept. 14-16. Inspired by each designer’s definition of home, the collections will include lighting, patio furniture, flooring and building materials.

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Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.