Sat.Feb 19, 2022 - Fri.Feb 25, 2022

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Aldi launches robotic pizza vending machine, Pizzabot

Inside Retail

Aldi Corner Store in North Sydney has debuted a first of a kind pizza-making robot vending machine, dubbed Pizzabot. The collaboration with Bondi startup Placer Robotics, will serve restaurant-grade pizzas in two minutes for a limited time. The vending machine is designed and manufactured in Australia. Huw Longman, director of Aldi Corner Store commented: “We understand our shoppers are motivated by quality, value and supporting local.

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Acceleration Nation: How Small Amazon Brands Can Get Bigger Faster

Retail TouchPoints

What do you want to be when you grow up? If you’re a brand currently selling via FBA on Amazon, the answer is probably: a lot bigger. While running a company out of your living room can be a lot of fun initially, the end goal for most entrepreneurs is to build a well-established, well-recognized organization. If you own a brand, you have plenty of options for growth.

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Brandon Maxwell clothing lines are designed to make Walmart fashionable

Retail Wire

Walmart is debuting spring collections designed by Brandon Maxwell under its Free Assembly and Scoop brands. The retailer is looking to raise its fashion profile and drive higher margin purchases to balance the 60 percent of its business connected to grocery sales.

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Danish fashion retailer, Colorful Standard, opens flagship space in Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has announced that popular Danish fashion retailer, Colorful Standard, has opened a permanent flagship space in Seven Dials. This coincides with the opening of two new experience-led retail brands within the Seven Dials neighbourhood, Apex Rides and Hidden Planet, demonstrating the destination’s continuous retail appeal. Colorful Standard was first introduced to Seven Dials last year, with a pop-up store located on 18 Earlham Street as part of the retailer’s London expansion.

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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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Melbourne Central adding new 20 stores to boost retail offering

Inside Retail

With Omicron waning out, Melbourne CBD is launching an additional 20 new stores in the coming months in order to revive its retail wing. This comes after last year’s expansion which added 20 new stores to the precinct. Melbourne Central is home to 12 international renowned flagships: with the highly anticipated Lego store, the largest in the southern hemisphere, set to open in the coming months. .

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Crypto Payments Adoption in FinTech: How Do Retailers Fit in?

Retail TouchPoints

No matter how fast the modern payment ecosystem is developing, the pursuit of the best customer experience isn’t going anywhere. To answer customers’ demands, business leaders must find the balance between adapting services to consumers’ digitally-driven shopping behaviors and staying true to the company’s strategy. For retailers, the revolutionary payments shift towards cryptocurrency will certainly come with challenges, but it may all be worth it.

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Luxury tableware emporium Bonadea opens on Pimlico Road

Retail Focus

The exclusive interior design of Bonedea brings to life the narrative of ‘Bona Dea’ the roman goddess that inspired the name of the luxury emporium. Studio Clementine has created a stunning backdrop to display the exquisite objet d’art, it is an invitation to step into an ethereal world full of intricate details, romantic and playful touches befitting a goddess.

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Research sheds light on the Australian e-commerce consumer journey

Inside Retail

The e-commerce boom of the last two years has been felt across the globe, and the Australian market is no exception. If last year felt slightly less volatile than the one before it, it might be because business owners and markets as a whole have learned to keep a finger on the pulse of change and respond quickly. There has been a wealth of research carried out in an attempt to shed light on the rapidly changing e-commerce landscape.

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Why Retailers and Social Networks are Saying ‘Full Stream Ahead!’

Retail TouchPoints

Online is becoming a main vehicle for purchases, and forward thinking businesses are already finding ways to seamlessly integrate their in-store and virtual experiences. In today’s world brands need to be omnipresent, having digital footprints across several channels. It’s the only way to reel in younger generations whose buying power will only increase.

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Labor organizer arrested at Amazon warehouse

Retail Wire

Christian Smalls, a former employee and labor organizer at Amazon/com’s warehouse in Staten Island, NY, was arrested on Wednesday at the facility after being accused of trespassing while delivering sandwiches to employees. Mr. Smalls was charged after Amazon claimed he had “repeatedly trespassed despite multiple warnings.

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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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UK’s first New Look outlet to open in Northern Ireland

Retail Focus

Global fashion retailer New Look has announced it is opening its first ever UK clearance store at Northern Ireland’s outlet, The Boulevard. The 2406 Sq ft store will open its doors at the Lotus Property-owned scheme on 25 th February, offering women’s clothing, footwear, accessories. Following in the footsteps of Molton Brown, Joules and Asics, New Look is the latest retailer to set its sights on Northern Ireland as a prime retail location and is among a number of brands that have opened ‘firsts

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Sharp improvement in retail sales as Omicron impact wanes

Inside Retail

The Omicron outbreak has failed to dampen retail sales despite initial concerns about foot traffic and staff constraints during the early part of January according to ARA CEO Paul Zahra. . Fresh Mastercard SpendingPulse data released Monday showed a 4.9-per-cent year-on-year increase in retail sales across the country in January and a 14.4-per-cent rise on pre-pandemic levels of two years ago. .

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b8ta Ends U.S. Operations but the Experiential Trailblazer Leaves Multiple Lessons for Other Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

Experiential retailer b8ta officially shut down its U.S. brick-and-mortar operations on Feb. 18, 2022, according to the company website. The brand’s international businesses, b8ta Japan and b8ta MENA in the UAE, remain operational, and the Japanese business has acquired the brand’s licenses in Japan, according to TechCrunch. “It was an amazing seven years, and we are incredibly thankful to our employees, investors, partners, and shoppers,” said b8ta in a message to its U.S. community.

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Wayfair expects spending to moderate as consumers return to stores

Retail Wire

Niraj Shah, CEO of Wayfair, expects that online sales will moderate as inflation takes a bite out of disposable income and consumers return to stores to shop following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.

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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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Supply chain confidence returning for retailers

Retail Focus

Nearly half of retailers think they will see the end of widespread supply chain delays and disruption this year, with movement of goods returning to levels of normality seen before COVID and Brexit. New research* by Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) shows high confidence amongst 46% of retailers in supply chains normalising this year, whilst a third think 2022 will see some improvements in the timeliness and reliability of moving products.

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Lego Foundation launches US$143m fund for childhood development

Inside Retail

The Lego Foundation has launched a US$143 million global challenge to fund initiatives that make a positive impact on the young. The foundation’s CEO, Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen, says the program aims to address what she describes as a “global early childhood emergency” Dubbed Build A World of Play Challenge, the program will fund organisations that pitch a plan to make a positive impact on the youngest children globally. “We are currently facing the biggest global early childhoo

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Bath & Body Works CEO Meslow to Step Down, Citing Health Reasons

Retail TouchPoints

Leaving his role at Bath & Body Works CEO Andrew Meslow announced this week that his departure would be finalized on May 12, 2022. Chair of the Board of Directors Sarah E. Nash has been appointed as Executive Chair, effective immediately, and upon Meslow’s departure Nash will take on the role of Interim CEO. The board will begin a national search for a permanent CEO.

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Nearly 90 percent of Americans are worried about rising prices

Retail Wire

Almost 90 percent of all adults in the U.S. are concerned about inflation, according to a Momentive survey conducted for The New York Times. The survey was fielded prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has led to a spike in energy prices. Three-quarters of those surveyed rated the economy as fair or poor. “People just hate inflation,” said Michael R.

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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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StateRAMP Leading the Way on Cyber Best Practices

Cisco Retail

A s cyber threats against state and local governments increase, the need for a united front is more critical than ever. StateRAMP, modeled on the Federal government’s FedRAMP program, is leading the way. By promoting best practices through education, advocacy, and policy development, StateRAMP is helping drive a standardized approach to cybersecurity, resulting in more strategic and effective cyber postures for state and local governments.

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Myer to close Blacktown store as downsizing plan continues

Inside Retail

Myer has announced the closure of its Blacktown store in Sydney’s outer west, a move that follows the reduction of footprints of five other stores across Australia. . As the troubled department store retailer tries to reight-size its portfolio in the wake of consumers moving online to shop, Myer said the Blacktown store closure was the fifth under its Customer First Plan launched in January 2019.

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Nordstrom Issues Supplier Mandate for RFID Tagging

Retail TouchPoints

Nordstrom has joined other retailers in mandating the application of RFID tags to the products it sells in its stores. The company’s directive to its suppliers includes RFID ticketed products for all of its channels, including Nordstrom, Nordstrom CA, Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom Rack CA. RFID-ticketed products are not yet required for drop-ship suppliers.

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Shipt to make deliveries for Walgreens and 7-Eleven

Retail Wire

Shipt members can now order products for delivery from Walgreens and 7-Eleven across the country. The deals mark the most stores ever covered by Shipt in one day since its founding. Walgreens has more than 6,300 locations and 7-Eleven has 6,450.

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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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Creating a Path to Successful Security Hygiene

Cisco Retail

Security posture management challenges are driven by the growing attack surface. Organizations have accelerated cloud computing initiatives and have been forced to support a growing population of remote users as a result of the pandemic. Firms are also deploying new types of devices as part of digital transformation initiatives, further exacerbating the growing attack surface, leading to management challenges, vulnerabilities, and potential system compromises.

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Peter Allen to retire from Scentre Group; replacement named

Inside Retail

Scentre Group CEO and MD Peter Allen is to step down from the role on September 30 as part of a succession plan, before retiring next year. . In an announcement today, the ASX-listed retail landlord’s board said Allen will be replaced by Elliott Rusanow who will assume the role on October 1. He is currently the group’s CFO. Scentre Group chair Brian Schwartz said that since Allen’s appointment in 2014, he had built a strong organisation and culture focused on its people, the customer and communi

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How to Win Consumer Choice in 2022: Focus on These 3 Trends

Retail TouchPoints

With the start of another year in the new normal, retailers are still questioning how to best engage with consumers in the post-pandemic world. In the past two years, consumers’ expectations and preferences have vastly changed. Today’s shopper now expects a seamless omnichannel experience, convenient delivery options and an array of sustainable products — as detailed in new research from Capgemini.

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Boots expects to receive acquisition offers today

Retail Wire

Walgreens is looking to sell its Boots drugstore business in the UK. The company set today as the day for bidders to make their initial offers for the chain. Boots is valued at $10.88 billion.

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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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Harness the Power of Observability to Deliver Exceptional Digital Experiences

Cisco Retail

Digital experiences dominate our professional and personal lives. There were nearly 1,500 digital data interactions per connected user per day in 2020, and that number is expected to more than triple to nearly 5,000 per day by 2025. 1 Applications have become a way of life in our increasingly digitally connected world. . On the personal front, we rely on apps to manage our finances, get us from A to B through online rideshares, ease our mental wellbeing through meditation and motivational apps

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How Australia’s largest online art retailer is bringing NFTs to the masses

Inside Retail

Bluethumb, Australia’s largest online art retailer, is launching a new standalone website for digital art, where customers will be able to purchase still images, videos, and animations from some of the country’s leading digital artists as NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The website, Bluethumb Digital, is designed to attract crypto converts and more traditional art collectors alike, with payments accepted via Ether (the native cryptocurrency on the Ethereum blockchain) and credit card.

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50% of China’s Luxury Shoppers are New to the Market  — And Here’s How to Reach Them

Retail TouchPoints

The explosive growth of China’s luxury fashion sector is being driven by a major influx of new shoppers: 50% of customers entered the market just in the past 12 months, and this group is expected to drive 80% of its growth, according to a survey by Oliver Wyman. That growth potential is massive; sales increased 40% to $41.6 billion in 2021. These new shoppers are young, with 40% below age 25, and they have very different preferences compared to older luxury shoppers.

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Intimate care products move into mainstream retail outlets

Retail Wire

Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Sephora and other retailers are adding “sexual wellness” products in their stores and websites. “People are spending more time, energy and disposable income on their own wellness, so it was natural that this expanded to sexual wellness,” said Elizabeth Miller, vice president divisional merchandise manager, cosmetics at Bloomingdale’s.

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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.