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How to Optimize Your Online Storefront

Wiser

If your business is looking to optimize its online storefront, then it’s likely your team already has a lot of great products. Now, it’s all about figuring out how to get people to find and hopefully purchase those products. Maybe you’ve got some clicks coming in here and there, but they’re leaving too quickly to make an impact.

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How to Write a Price Increase Letter + Examples

Small Biz Trends

With inflation impacting economies around the world, price increases are practically unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean customers welcome the price change. Even if consumers understand the price increase, it still could impact their buying decisions. How do businesses raise prices without sacrificing customer retention? You can soften the blow and help ease the minds of your existing customers by offering a professional price increase letter, explaining the decision, and thanking them for

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Here’s why discount luxury business Azura Fashion Group is going circular

Inside Retail

Australian fashion tech business Azura Fashion Group is banking on the booming circular economy for growth. The business helps luxury brands, distributors and wholesalers clear end-of-line and off-season products through online marketplaces, such as Farfetch, Net-A-Porter, Vestiaire Collective and The Iconic, as well as its own e-commerce site, Azura Runway.

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Axonify Acquires Nudge to Enhance Frontline Training and Communication Capabilities

Retail TouchPoints

Employee training and communications software provider Axonify has acquired Nudge , an employee communication and execution platform. This combined company will aim to simplify frontline team enablement and offer best-in-class tools for frontline-devoted organizations. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Axonify and Nudge will work together to deliver an integrated approach to learning, engagement and execution that leverages Axonify’s adaptive microlearning methodology with Nudge’s

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

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.

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How to make your store more Instagramable with visual merchandising

Tokinomo

People love to shop and this isn’t going to change. Even with the rising inflation and people saving up for an uncertain future, we all still got to eat. However, shopping is not just about making a purchase. It’s much more than that. Shopping can be therapeutic, a way to calm down, or, on the contrary, an entertaining experience.

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FLANNELS open new luxury destination in Liverpool

Retail Focus

The latest FLANNELS opening has found a home in a building with historic fashion heritage. Over seven ?oors and 120,000 square feet, the behemoth space formerly owned by revolutionary draper Owen Owen hosts an expansive fashion offering. Open from today, 23 June, the revolutionary store brings a vast, dynamic beauty edit, four restaurants, a ‘tweakments’ destination courtesy of celebrity-approved Dr.

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How the Fashion Industry Can Pave the Way for a Sustainable Future

Retail TouchPoints

For decades, there have been continued debates surrounding sustainability and the fashion industry’s position in implementing and maintaining a sustainable value chain, where renewable resources from the environment can be continually used and human rights are protected. Focus and blame generally turn to the manufacturing, production and distribution parts of the chain, but other aspects are not usually at the forefront of the mind, especially when it comes to the consumer standpoint.

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Shopper Marketing Weekly News #11

Tokinomo

Campaign scoop. Music and food. What do brand activations and eggs ?? have in common? Apparently, a lot. Just Eggs wants to amp up its outreach at major summer events and festivals. 100,000 mini breakfast sandwiches are going to be offered at the Bonnaroo music festival near Nashville, Tenn. Nothing goes better with a Stevie Nicks performance than a mini breakfast sandwich, right?

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Intelligence Node Speaks : Employee Spotlight Series : Meet Priya Gaikwad – An OG INodian

Intelligence Node

Meet Priya Gaikwad – An OG INodian and AVP Admin. Priya is one of the original five at Intelligence Node and has been with the company for nine years. She.

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Meta to sell virtual luxury clothes on avatar fashion store

Inside Retail

Facebook owner Meta Platforms is launching a digital clothing store where users can purchase designer outfits for their avatars, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said. Virtual outfits designed by fashion brands Balenciaga, Prada and Thom Browne will be available for purchase to start, said Zuckerberg, speaking in a live video stream with Instagram’s head of fashion.

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AI In The Aisles: The Executives Guide To Better In-Store Experiences

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.

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Simon Debuts Multi-Retailer Product Search Engine Offering Mall Shoppers In-Stock Data

Retail TouchPoints

Mall operator Simon has launched a new search engine that will let shoppers research in-stock products at participating retailers in Simon properties. Simon Search, as the platform is called, is currently being tested at 29 Simon retail centers across the U.S., with a broader rollout planned for later this year. The hope is that giving shoppers visibility into in-stock inventory will boost both store traffic and conversion rates.

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IKKS Paris flagship brings Parisian attitude to Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris has opened a new flagship store in iconic London shopping destination Carnaby Street, marking the brand’s entry into the UK. Bringing Parisian attitude and a sense of free spirit to London, the first shop is located at 3 Carnaby Street. The 2,610 sq ft store spans two floors with a full collection of womenswear, menswear, and kidswear.

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Per Mar Security remains resilient as threats evolve

Cisco Retail

As an early adopter of Cisco Secure Endpoint , Per Mar Security Services has seen the product evolve alongside the threat landscape. According to Dan Turner , CIO at Per Mar, the evolution of the Cisco security portfolio has helped the company remain cyber resilient during the pandemic and beyond. We recently spoke with Turner to discuss how Per Mar uses Cisco technology to rapidly detect and mitigate threats, while still enabling employees to work from wherever they need to — whether it’s a con

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The effect of employee experience and customer experience on revenue

Inside Retail

Improving the customer experience has been an important point of focus for retailers for quite some time. Ensuring that shoppers enjoy maximum convenience and comfort in stores is a major priority for retail business owners, given that 75 per cent of customers are willing to spend more from retailers providing a good customer experience. Happy customers are happy spenders, who then go on to share their experiences with other potential customers – so investing in their positive impressions of a s

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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Bed Bath & Beyond Debuts New BNPL Option and Rewards Program Across All Three Brands

Retail TouchPoints

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has introduced a new BNPL option, Welcome Pay, and an updated Welcome Rewards loyalty program, which will eventually replace the existing Beyond+ membership, across its Bed Bath & Beyond , buybuy BABY and Harmon brands. The launch of a common rewards program follows months of speculation that the retailer was considering a sale of buybuy BABY.

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HydraFacial open hybrid flagship in London

Retail Focus

A prime high street unit in Portman Square, London, has been transformed into HydraFacial’s new London flagship location as their first physical presence in the UK, after typically working online, B2B and with in-person skin clinic. HydraFacial is a worldwide aesthetic device manufacturer specialising in non-invasive skincare that has, up until this point, been predominantly located in the USA. .

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Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs, Part 2

Cisco Retail

Part 2 of the 3-part Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs. In the previous blog Wireless Catalyst 9800 WLC KPIs, Part 1 we shared how to check WLC and connections to other devices. In this blog, we will concentrate on Key Performance Indicators for Access Points (AP) and Radio Frequency(RF). I will share approaches and commands to measure the health of the APs and RF.

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Glue makes its South Australian debut

Inside Retail

Youth apparel retailer Glue has opened its first flagship in Adelaide’s Rundle Mall Plaza. The store’s collection features leading street, sports and fashion brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Adidas, Nude Lucy, Thrills, Polo Ralph Lauren and Carhartt WIP. Darren Todd, Glue Store’s GM of accent lifestyle, said: “It’s a perfect canvas for Glue Store to represent the best local and international brands with many being exclusive within our category.”.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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Retail in the Metaverse

Retail TouchPoints

The world has entered the next frontier of a commerce technological revolution. Move over real life; the metaverse is here. Welcome to the Metaverse. Brands are beginning to utilize the metaverse by creating hubs where customers can interact and share experiences, learn about products and services and shop for digital and real-life goods. Savvy retailers will profit by linking brand pages from their metaverse location to existing websites.

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Christian Louboutin takes over the Corner Shop at Selfridges with its Loubi’s on the Beach pop-up

Retail Focus

The Loubi’s on the Beach , pop-up is inspired by the pure joy, nostalgia and high energy of summer beach culture. The fully immersive space celebrates seaside living with the integration of a Louboutin fantasy beach complete with boardwalk, beach huts, kiosk and a lifeguard on site. Embracing the maison’s playful wit and charm, red and white striped beach huts and parasols house shoes, leather goods and accessories from the new summer collection.

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Meet Rapidly Scaling Cloud Data Center Requirements with SONiC

Cisco Retail

Much like our blue furry anthropomorphic hedgehog friend who can run supersonic speeds, our networks today need to be fast and agile. Enter SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). In the last few years SONiC has gained strong momentum in the community, and has been battle tested within some of the world’s largest and most demanding cloud networks.

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Ikea launches loyalty program to support small businesses

Inside Retail

As small businesses recover from the pandemic, Ikea has unveiled a new loyalty club called Ikea Business Network. The network aims to create meaningful connections for small businesses, fostering a platform to share knowledge and opportunities. Membership is free and includes services such as interior design consultations, online training via ‘Learn with Ikea’, member discounts on Ikea products, access to mindfulness resources, money advice and financial tools.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

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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Kroger Rolls Out Hundreds of EV Charging Stations Across U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

The Kroger Co. has installed more than 350 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at locations across the country, with plans to add more by the end of this year. Charger installations have already been rolled out in collaboration with Blink , Electrify America , EVgo , Tesla and Volta at Kroger locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.

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Grow Your Small Business With Small Biz Expo NYC 2022

Small Biz Trends

The biggest business networking and educational event for small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York City is going to take place at SMALL BUSINESS EXPO – NEW YORK CITY on June 24, 2022. You will learn to grow your small business from CEOs and industry experts across many industries. Keynote speakers include Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank and VP of Disney Advertising Sylvester Phifer, along with CEOs, Senior Marketing Managers, and Directors.

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Become the Oracle of the Network with Cisco WAN Automation Engine (WAE)

Cisco Retail

Maintaining a network that hosts thousands of users requires constant information. But as the needs of the user base continue to grow, the strain on the network grows as well. Keeping up with that growth means understanding the ways in which traffic and load affect the network and the users who rely upon it, as well as expanding the infrastructure that enables the growth.

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Shein sued for US$100 million by artist over ‘stolen’ design

Inside Retail

An American freelance artist has sued Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein for US$100 million, alleging the company copied her artwork without permission. According to Sourcing Journal, Florida artist Maggie Stephenson, a freelance illustrator for magazines who has 111,000 followers on Instagram, created a work called “One is good, more is better” which now features on a range of products sold by Shein.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

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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SmartSense by Digi Helps Retailers Achieve Real-Time Product Traceability

Retail TouchPoints

SmartSense by Digi uses the Internet of Things (IoT) to help protect business assets while implementing safety and compliance efficiencies. SmartSense offers real-time product traceability and assessment monitoring that enables enterprises to deliver a high-quality customer experience. The platform’s IoT Sensing-as-a-Service capabilities are designed to provide organizations with asset monitoring, digital task management and automated decisioning to ensure compliance, improve employee productivi

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Denny’s Makes Commitment to Black Franchise Business Ownership Program

Small Biz Trends

Denny’s recently announced a commitment to the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program created by the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA). Denny’s Makes Commitment to Black Franchise Business Ownership Program. The aim of the Pathways to Black Franchising program is to make systemic change in order to drive greater wealth in the Black community by empowering African American entrepreneurs to operate high-performing franchise businesses.

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Today’s high speed optical links would fail if not for this technology (Part 1)

Cisco Retail

Written by Vasanta Rao, Technical Marketing Engineer, Transceiver Modules Group (Cisco Optics). Understanding FEC Part 1: The Basics of FEC. In part one of this two-part blog post, we review the basics of forward-error correction (FEC). In part two, we will discuss implementation and the impact of FEC on performance. Today’s insatiable demand for bandwidth is pushing network speeds higher and higher.

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Woolworths extends tech career pathways to refugees

Inside Retail

Refugees with in-demand tech skills will embark on a paid cadetship program instituted by the Woolworths Group. Refugees with tech qualifications and experience often struggle to obtain employment without prior work experience in Australia. A 12-week paid Refugee Digital and Technology Cadetship Program will train eight Iraqi and Syrian refugees across Woolworths Group’s Technology, WooliesX Technology and WiQ data analytics teams.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.