Wiser
JUNE 21, 2022
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.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 22, 2022
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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Inside Retail
JUNE 19, 2022
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.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 24, 2022
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.
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.
Retail Focus
JUNE 23, 2022
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.
Tokinomo
JUNE 22, 2022
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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Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 22, 2022
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.
Retail Focus
JUNE 20, 2022
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.
Tokinomo
JUNE 21, 2022
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?
Inside Retail
JUNE 19, 2022
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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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 20, 2022
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.
Intelligence Node
JUNE 22, 2022
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.
Retail Focus
JUNE 22, 2022
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. .
Inside Retail
JUNE 22, 2022
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
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
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 21, 2022
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.
Retail Wire
JUNE 24, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board has accused Starbucks of engaging in an “array of illegal tactics” to prevent its baristas from joining unions. The agency is asking a federal court to order Starbucks to reinstate seven workers laid off, it alleges, because of their union organizing activity. Starbucks denies the charges.
Retail Focus
JUNE 21, 2022
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 22, 2022
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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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
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 23, 2022
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.
Retail Wire
JUNE 24, 2022
Target CEO Brian Cornell said that historic “inventory levels” required the company to take fast action to set the situation right instead of “letting it linger quarter after quarter for three or four quarters.
Cisco Retail
JUNE 21, 2022
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 23, 2022
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.”.
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.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 23, 2022
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
Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2022
A new study by FMI-The Food Industry Association finds that price, value, quality and taste are factors involved in consumers’ decisions to purchase private label CPG products. “While we know price and out-of-stocks have led consumers to try more private brands, we’re seeing these factors aren’t the only reasons shoppers continue to purchase private brand products,” said Doug Baker, vice president of industry relations at FMI.
Small Biz Trends
JUNE 18, 2022
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 21, 2022
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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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.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 23, 2022
The 2022 back-to-school (BTS) season could be the most “normal” since the start of the pandemic, with even more demand than the record-setting BTS 2021 season for clothing, classroom supplies and new technology. Last year, the average family with K-12 students spent $848 on return to school items, while families of college students spent an average of $1,200, according to the National Retail Federation.
Retail Wire
JUNE 23, 2022
The retail industry went through two years during which sales were buoyed as a result of federal stimulus payments to consumers. With stimulus in the rear-view mirror and inflation on the rise, there are concerns that many weaker retailers may be forced to reorganize or shut their doors altogether. “Consumers aren’t just buying less stuff, they are shopping less, which means a loss of the impulse-shopping moments that are critical to retail growth,” said Marshal Cohen, chief retail industry advi
Cisco Retail
JUNE 21, 2022
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 21, 2022
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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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.
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