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Revolutionizing Retail: how smart retail displays are reshaping the shopping experience

Tokinomo

The retail industry is rapidly evolving and technology has an important role to play in this. Since 80% of retail sales happen in-store, brick-and-mortar retail needed to find ways to get shoppers’ attention and keep them engaged.

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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

Retail TouchPoints

Connecting the world of physical objects into a smart network, IoT technology brings new business opportunities for retailers and provides data-driven insights for decision-makers. According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.4% from 2023 to 2030. The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and st

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Independence Day Trends: What Consumers Purchased Fourth of July 2023

Wiser

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration in the U.S., and this year was no different. People around the country enjoyed barbecues, fireworks shows, parades, and more as they celebrated America’s Independence Day. But what many people don’t realize is that behind all the fun and festivities are insights to be gleaned from shopper purchase data. Customer behavior is constantly changing and evolving, making it essential for brands and retailers to keep up with the latest trends.

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Beauty packaging gets a makeover with growing number of refillable options

Retail Dive

Cosmetics and beauty products can create a lot of waste, leading to renewed interest in reusable and refillable options. But designing those options, and ensuring that consumers will adapt to them, is a complex task.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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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Expanded Capabilities Released for Sam’s Club Member Access Platform

RIS News

Sam’s Club announced additional features for its Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP), including targeting, usability, and design features to benefit omnichannel advertisers.

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Walmart to Offer Sensory-Friendly Shopping Periods During BTS Season

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart will offer “sensory-friendly” hours for customers with sensory disabilities on designated days throughout the back-to-school shopping season. Every Saturday for the rest of July and all of August, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. local time, most Walmart stores will feature a quieter shopping environment, with store lights dimmed, music turned off and any screens with moving pictures switched over to a stationary image.

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Women’s Active Streetwear Brand, Red Run, Set to Open Flagship Store at Liverpool ONE

365 Retail

Grosvenor has announced that women’s active streetwear brand, Red Run, is set to open its flagship store at Liverpool ONE. Trading from 1,400 sq ft on Manesty’s Lane, Red Run Liverpool ONE will open in autumn and stock the brand’s range of versatile, comfortable and high quality active streetwear for women, including exclusive collections and limited edition pieces.

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NZ toy company Zuru loses trademark case against Lego

Inside Retail

Toymaker Zuru has lost a trademark case against Danish toy company Lego regarding the packaging of its Max Build More products. Zuru began selling its Max Build More building bricks in 2018 and put a statement on its packaging saying the bricks were compatible with Lego’s ones. After Lego took exception to this and prompted retailer The Warehouse to withdraw the products from sale, Zuru replaced the statement with a notice stating its products were “compatible with major brands”.

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Babies ‘R’ Us Makes its Return to Brick-and-Mortar, Setting the Stage for National Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

The Bon Voyage photo opp outside the new Babies ‘R’ Us at American Dream (Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) Babies ‘R’ Us at American Dream (Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) Baby Registry lounge area at front of store. (Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) (Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) (Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) (Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) The stroller test track.

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Online sales, Grocery digital path, and Multicultural aisles - Weekly Snacks #63

Tokinomo

Campaign corner Peculiar mural. Planters introduces its new line of flavored cashew snacks with an “interesting” commercial. In the video, a man is taken aback when he lays eyes on the mural his wife has chosen to create on the nursery wall for their baby. Instead of the previously agreed-upon elephant, the soon-to-be mother has opted to paint a pickle with human-like features, gently holding a Planters cashew in its embrace.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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.

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Quiznos Is Bringing Back Spongmonkeys, Its Creepy Rat-Like Mascots From 20 Years Ago, as the Restaurant Looks for a Comeback

Retail Wire

Quiznos is making a comeback by bringing back its creepy corporate mascots, the Spongmonkeys, in a new digital ad campaign. The Spongmonkeys, which last appeared in 2005, were featured in an ad where one sings while the other plays the guitar. Quiznos is trying to regain its former glory after facing financial troubles that led.

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“Primed for disruption”: Cargo Crew founder talks acquisition, growth plans

Inside Retail

It’s been a long road for Australian uniform brand Cargo Crew, but a recent agreement with Glow Capital Partners marks a significant milestone for the brand as it seeks to become a global powerhouse. As part of the arrangement, Glow obtained 51 per cent ownership of Cargo Crew, with the brand retaining full management control. Initially bootstrapped from a $2000 tax return , the family-owned brand was founded by Felicity Rodgers, who runs it with her sister Narelle Craig and husband Paul Rodger

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Lowe’s to Expand Petco Store-in-Stores to 300 Locations, Focused on Rural Locales

Retail TouchPoints

Lowe’s and Petco are expanding their store-in-store pilot program, which launched in February 2022 , from 15 locations to nearly 300 by year-end. The expansion will focus on rural communities and is part of Lowe’s broader rural strategy of tailoring its assortment in up to 300 stores to include everything needed for farm and home. Petco store-in-stores at Lowe’s feature a range of products, from nutrition and supplies to flea and tick solutions, and include both Petco private brands

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An In-Depth Data Analysis of Macy’s and Kohl’s Retail Competitiveness

Intelligence Node

Market Comparison Between Two Premier Retail Giants In the original report, Intelligence Node compared two of the largest departmental stores in the US- Macy’s & Kohl’s. Both these retailers have. The post An In-Depth Data Analysis of Macy’s and Kohl’s Retail Competitiveness appeared first on Blog.

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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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How David’s Bridal Went From Bridal-Dress Domination to the ‘Walmart of Weddings’ and Its Second Bankruptcy Filing in 5 Years

Retail Wire

David’s Bridal, the largest bridal retailer in the U.S., has experienced a tumultuous journey from its founding in 1950 to its recent second bankruptcy filing. The company initially thrived by offering affordable wedding dresses but faced challenges as the bridal industry evolved and online shopping became popular. David’s Bridal attempted to appeal to higher-end brides.

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Costco fined for mislabelling seafood origin

Inside Retail

Costco Wholesale Australia has finished paying fines totaling $33,000 for stating misleading information on the label of its lobster products, according to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC previously issued Costco with two infringement notices for alleged misleading labelling of the country and place of origin on the seafood and failing to comply with the Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard.

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Macy’s Kicks off Private Label Transformation Strategy with First New Brand

Retail TouchPoints

Macy’s has unveiled the first of four new private label brands it plans to roll out through 2025 as the department store reimagines its private label offerings. The new brand, called On 34th in homage to the location of the brand’s historic NYC flagship, features apparel and accessories “designed for women, by women.” With On 34th and the three other new brands it plans to introduce, Macy’s is aiming to make its private label offerings more “customer-centric,” the company said in a statement.

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Superdry to close 8 UK stores in 2023

Retail Gazette

Superdry has revealed it is in the midst of shutting eight of its 104 UK stores this year. The closures come after the owner of eight Superdry branches decided to close its operations. However, the clothing retailer stressed that the moved was not related to its cost-cutting measures revealed earlier in 2023. A Superdry spokesperson explained: “We can confirm that eight stores operated by our franchisee under licence from Superdry, are in the process of closing. “The majority of Supe

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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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Rebirth of a Brand: First Look at the New Babies R Us Store

Retail Wire

The new flagship Babies R Us store, located at the American Dream megamall in New Jersey, has been unveiled by the brand’s new owners, WHP Global. The store is designed to showcase the revived brand while offering a wide range of baby products, such as car seats, strollers, furniture, and clothing. WHP Global plans to.

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Woolworths, Fable, Designerex talk the future of online retail

Inside Retail

On day one of the Online Retailer 2023 conference, industry leaders came together to share insights into what the next stage of e-commerce will look like. With the Covid-19 online shopping boom having slowed, and physical retail back in fashion, e-commerce is no longer the primary focus for many businesses – but that’s not to say there aren’t opportunities for growth.

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Reports: David’s Bridal Sold in Deal That Keeps Nearly 200 Stores Open

Retail TouchPoints

David’s Bridal , which declared bankruptcy in April 2023, has been sold to CION Investment Corp. in a no-cash transaction, according to multiple media reports. The deal, which has been approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, would keep approximately 195 brick-and-mortar stores open and maintain the jobs of 7,000 of the retailer’s 10,000 employees.

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Kidder Matthews Brokers Sale of 139,064-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Pocatello, Idaho

Shopping Center

Pocatello, Idaho — Kidder Matthews has brokered the sale of Pocatello Square, a 138,064-square-foot shopping center located in Pocatello. Tenants at the property, which was built in 2006 and fully leased… The post Kidder Matthews Brokers Sale of 139,064-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Pocatello, Idaho appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & 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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David’s Bridal avoids shutdown with no-cash bankruptcy sale

Retail Wire

Wedding gown retailer David’s Bridal has been approved by a U.S. bankruptcy judge to sell its business to asset manager Cion Investment Corp in a no-cash transaction, allowing the company to avoid a total shutdown and keep 195 stores open. The sale will also help David’s Bridal reduce its overall debt from $256.9 million to.

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Trinny London expands, opens two pop-ups

Inside Retail

Beauty brand Trinny London has expanded its retail offering by opening two new pop-ups in Australia. The company’s latest pop-up store has opened in Perth’s Karrinyup Shopping Centre while another opened in Sydney’s Westfield Warringah Mall. The brand already operates permanent concessions at Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction and Westfield Doncaster in Melbourne.

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Coachtopia Pop-Up Opens in SoHo NYC

Retail TouchPoints

Coach has unveiled a new Coachtopia store experience in New York City’s SoHo. The pop-up, which is inspired by the circular-focused sub-brand that launched earlier this year, is designed to bring the “imaginative and playful spirit” of today’s consumer into a unique space that also represents the Coachtopia brand. Located on the bottom floor of the Coach SoHo store, the Coachtopia pop-up features architectural elements that aim to highlight the brand’s circular design philosophy.

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It’s a Barbie world: 13 of the best brand collaborations

Retail Gazette

In case you missed it, we’ve been living in a Barbie world for a while now. Barbie owner Mattel has ensured that everyone’s world has turned pink by the time the highly anticipated movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling finally hits the big screen. The group has forged more than 100 partnerships with everyone from big brands including Zara and Primark to even the unlikeliest of names, such as Burger King and Uno.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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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Why Employee Experience (EX) is the New Customer Experience (CX) with Philip Mandelbaum

Hyken

Top Takeaways: Employee experience is the new customer experience. It goes beyond a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. It is also about company culture, training, work environment, and how an organization supports growth that plays into how people think about a brand. Many people in diverse workforces report being discriminated against. According to Deloitte’s State of Inclusion survey , nearly 2/3 of workers have experienced bias in the workplace, and 40% experience bias at leas

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Woolworths plans $370 million rebrand, upgrade of its NZ store network

Inside Retail

Woolworths Group is to rebrand its chain of 194 Countdown stores in New Zealand under the Woolworths name. The rebranding is part of a $370 million, three-year transformation plan for the company which will see older stores revamped and an upgraded customer loyalty program. In a statement, the company said the rebranding was to create “a name well known locally given the brand’s long history in the country”.

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Unraveling Threads: The Hot New Social Network or a Flash in the Pan?

Retail TouchPoints

Since its launch on July 5, Threads has taken the media world by storm. To say the reviews have been mixed would be an understatement: some have called it a “Twitter killer” while others have called it a mere copy-cat. But folks on both sides of the aisle rushed to see what the hype was all about, and the platform gained a staggering 10 million signups in the first seven hours of launch, and 100 million users in just five days.

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John Lewis extends same day delivery services for online shoppers

Retail Gazette

John Lewis has extended its same day delivery service to Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham after “initial success in London.” The service, which launched in the capital last August allows customers to order an item online by 10am for delivery between 7pm and 10pm the same evening. All deliveries to customers are made by fully electric vehicles operated by carrier company Stuart.

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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.