Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

Ever since the pandemic shut down much of the retail and other industries, figures around retail crime have been steadily rising. With people more anxious and frustrated, customer aggression became more common, and with an ever deepening cost-of-living crisis (which includes increased prices at the till), theft is becoming more of an issue. So much so, that several retailers are starting to make more dedicated efforts to stamp it out.

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Tokinomo

APRIL 26, 2023

A shopper profile is a description of a type or a set of customers. It describes the preferences and typicalities of a certain group of customers. While each individual is unique and has different needs and wants, customers can be divided into groups or profiles based on their similarities.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 24, 2023

The struggling home goods retailer has been searching for a buyer since last year to no avail, and, after much delay, filed for bankruptcy Sunday.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 24, 2023

The 11 th year of the CX Retail Exchange , 11-12 July 2023, will invite senior customer experience leaders in retail to the Hilton, Syon Park, to explore the biggest challenges and solutions in the industry. When the event launched a decade ago, there were no self-service checkouts, QR codes were non-existent, and same-day delivery was unheard of.

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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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Wiser

APRIL 24, 2023

For many shoppers, online reviews are crucial when making purchasing decisions. Whether it’s restaurants, big chains, local businesses or anything in between, shoppers turn to ratings and the testimony of other customers to lead them in the right direction. Some customers ask their friends and family directly for recommendations, but others often turn to Yelp, a common customer review site, Google, or social media to read up on reviews.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2023

Amazon ’s net sales grew 9% year-over-year to $127.4 billion in Q1 2023. Net income was $3.2 billion for the period, compared with a net loss of $3.8 billion in Q1 2022. Growth in both retail sales and AWS services was slow compared to past quarters, in line with the uncertainty the retailer warned about earlier in the year , but investments in generative AI could pay off in the near future.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

Despite Australia being firmly into autumn, Budgy Smuggler isn’t going into hibernation until the temperature rises. Rather, the Australian swimwear company – which also has an accessory and apparel line – has big plans at home and abroad. The brand sold 100,000 swimwear products over summer – representing a 50 per cent sales increase on the previous year – and is set to open a satellite office in France next month.

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Tokinomo

APRIL 25, 2023

Campaign corner Taste tester. In Hershey’s commercial , we find out that Lane, a kid, chose to dress up as a Hershey's taste tester for career day at his elementary school. His principal informed Hershey's about Lane's choice, and after a year, Hershey's surprised the school by making Lane their official taste tester. As a part of this surprise, Hershey's also shared their shakes with the teachers and students, creating a heartwarming experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2023

Major retailers are increasingly rolling out the red carpet to draw in small business customers: Ikea has launched a new loyalty program for SMBs called the Ikea Business Network, and Lowe’s is enhancing its business loyalty program with a suite of new mobile tools for business owners. Earlier this year , Walmart rolled out an ecommerce platform aimed at meeting the needs of SMBs.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 28, 2023

Two beloved British brands came together to create a magical collection that captured the essence of the Wizarding World in everyday items. Cath Kidston, the iconic lifestyle brand known for its vintage-inspired prints, and Harry Potter, the worldwide phenomenon that has captured the hearts of millions, collaborated to create a range of products that brought a touch of magic to daily routines.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

Coles says sales volumes improved in the third quarter despite mounting cost-of-living concerns and inflation. For the 12 weeks to March 26, group sales increased 6.5 per cent to $9.7 billion as consumer hospitality spending and increased immigration drove growth. Supermarket sales grew 7 per cent to $8.6 billion supported by an expansion of the ‘Dropped & Locked’ value campaign and the commencement of the MasterChef Cookware continuity program.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 28, 2023

Auto dealerships have seen sales slow down due to high prices and borrowing rates. The same is not true of the auto parts market where “O’Reilly Automotive just posted a 10.8 percent first-quarter same-store sales increase, its twelfth consecutive quarter of comp gains. AutoZone, another auto parts retailer, is expected to post a 4.3 percent same-store increase when it reports next month.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

As rival TikTok ramps up its shopping initiatives , Meta is streamlining its own commerce strategy to drive more in-platform shopping on Instagram and Facebook. A shift toward a new dynamic for Instagram and Facebook Shops will require companies to enable in-app checkout in order to offer a Shop on both sites. Previously, companies could create Shops that linked out to their own website.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 27, 2023

Sportano, a start-up digital brand, has recently launched its first physical store experience in Warsaw, designed by leading retail design agency, Dalziel & Pow. This new flagship store offers an innovative proposition that combines a showrooming experience with fast and convenient digital fulfillment, and in-store order and collect services, bringing the brand’s online and offline presence together.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2023

Amid intense cost of living and other inflationary pressures, retail workers are among the hardest hit within the Australian workforce, a new report has found. Many retail staff are struggling to make ends meet, with wages not proportionate to rising expenses. According to the 2023 O’Brien report – conducted by labour economist Dr. Martin O’Brien and engaged by the SDA, which surveyed retail industry employees – the proportion of households with a member of the family working in the retail indus

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Retail Wire

APRIL 28, 2023

Amazon.com reported a $3.2 billion first-quarter profit, up from a loss of $3.8 billion a year ago. The retail, logistics and technology giant has cut tens of thousands of jobs in recent months in an effort to grow its bottom line. “The results indicate that ongoing cost-cutting measures are having a positive impact on Amazon’s business prospects,” said Jesse Cohen, senior analyst at Investing.com.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

Klarna is introducing a portfolio of social media-esque capabilities on its platform, including a personalized shopping feed and smart shopping features. The payments provider also is adding new tools designed to help retailers and content creators engage with their audiences in more effective ways. Klarna has redesigned its entire app to make the shopping and finance services easier to use, dividing the program into five tabs: Shop , Purchases , In-Store , Budget and You.

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Intelligence Node

APRIL 24, 2023

As inflation continues to impact businesses and consumers alike, the need to keep pricing low has become increasingly important. Walmart is one of the world’s largest retailers, recognized globally for. The post Why Walmart’s EDLP Strategy is a Game-changer appeared first on Blog.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2023

Chemist Warehouse has hit a mega milestone, officially opening its 500th store. The pharmacy retailer commemorated the landmark new store, at Croydon Central, Victoria, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Co-founders Mario Verrocchi and Jack Gance cut the ribbon in-store to officially kick off trade. Chemist Warehouse hosted a family-friendly day of activity for local Croydon shoppers to celebrate the store opening.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Twitter was the first social media site to allow cannabis advertising. It is now further relaxing its rules for weed ads to include product photos. “Going forward, certified advertisers may feature packaged cannabis products in ad creative. They may also continue responsibly linking to their owned and operated web pages and e-commerce experiences for CBD, THC, and cannabis-related products and services.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

Canada Goose has named Matt Blonder as its first-ever Chief Digital Officer (CDO), one of five key appointments designed to drive the retailer’s five-year strategic growth plan. As CDO, Blonder will drive the brand’s digital innovation and manage teams responsible for developing the company’s digital roadmap across both new and existing channels, as well as the company’s IT and insights team.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 27, 2023

The retailers are using their former competitor’s coupons as a temporary marketing strategy of their own.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2023

Discount retailer The Reject Shop is facing a class action lawsuit for “purported underpayments” to staff, launched by specialist law firm Adero Law Between February 2016 and April 2021, seven former employees of the discount retailer allege underpayment during their employment with the company. However, in a statement, the retailer responded that “any under-award payments to team members, will be corrected” adding Adero Law has not clarified the details of the claims.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Tyson Foods is laying off 10 percent of its corporate staff and reducing senior leadership roles by 15 percent. The leadership jobs being cut are primarily at the vice president and senior vice president levels. “This is not an easy day, and we recognize it will be difficult for our team members. While this will require time to process, these decisions are necessary to continue executing our long-term strategy and over time will make Tyson Foods stronger,” Tyson CEO Donnie King said

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2023

Gap Inc. will cut approximately 1,800 jobs from its headquarters and upper-field workforce as it seeks to “simplify and optimize its operating model and structure,” according to an April 25, 2023 SEC filing. The layoffs, which will cost Gap $100 to $120 million in employee-related and consulting costs, are expected to be completed by July 2023. The 1,800 jobs are more than 3X the 500 corporate jobs reported to be on the chopping block by the Wall Street Journal earlier this week.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 24, 2023

The party merchandise retailer said the pandemic “consumed vital liquidity” and contributed to the decision to seek Chapter 11 protection.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

Sustainable product marketplace Banish has launched its first physical storefront this week, tying retail, recycling and customer education together in one place. Here, we speak to Banish founder Lottie Dalziel about her vision for the store, as well as what it could mean for the future of the business. Inside Retail: Just to start with, can you talk us through what a Banish physical space looks like, and what you’re trying to achieve?

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Retail Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

The U.S. economy grew at a 1.1 percent annual rate in the first quarter as consumers pulled back on spending in the face of inflation and higher interest rates. The gross domestic product grew around 2.2 percent yearly before the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2023

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) will purchase the intellectual property of luxury apparel and accessories brand Vince for $76.5 million in cash and a 25% interest in ABG Vince, a newly formed ABG subsidiary. As part of the transaction, the retailer’s parent company Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE) will enter into an exclusive long-term license agreement with ABG, paying a royalty fee and receiving a quarterly distribution equal to 25% of ABG Vince’s net cash.

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Retail Dive

APRIL 26, 2023

Carrying the tagline “Reality Gets a Makeover,” the event was developed by creative agency Cult and includes in-person activities in New York and London.

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