Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Facing an impending (although not certain) ban in the U.S., as well as persistent regulatory scrutiny globally for everything from child privacy to forced labor, TikTok could use some positive news coverage. So to nudge things in the right direction, the social platform has shared details about its successes in protecting intellectual property rights on its Shop ecommerce platform.
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Chili's has experienced impressive growth in part due to the viral social media success of one particular appetizer.
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Intelligence Node
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Retail media networks have been gaining serious traction over the last few years. In fact, retail media could become one of the biggest growth drivers in digital advertising history. According. The post A Holistic System’s Approach to Mastering Retail Media appeared first on Blog.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Aldi is planning to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas as it continues its expansion across the UK. The discounter will open new stores in Sedgley in the West Midlands and Castle Douglas in Scotland this week, followed by Horsham in West Sussex and Muswell Hill in London later this month. New locations in Totton, Hampshire, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol and Pwllheli in Gwynedd are scheduled to open before Christmas.
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.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The luxury market is a complicated space for multibrand retailers as high-end brands ramp up their direct-to-consumer presence at scale. To combat this, many luxury retailers have turned to discounting, especially online, to continue to attract customers, a strategy that juxtaposes the very essence of luxury. Discounting in the luxury sector can be a slippery slope to business collapse, as evidenced by the recent failures of British online luxury retailer Matches and Australian luxury department
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Today, Adobe released its 2024 UK holiday online spending forecast, projecting record-breaking online sales of £25.9 billion for the season from 1 November through 31 December. Based on Adobe Analytics data tracking billions of visits to UK retail sites and 100 million SKUs across 18 categories, the report provides an in-depth view of the UK digital economy this season.
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Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Two major new brands are setting up shop at Northern Ireland’s premier outlet destination, The Boulevard , following the schemes record breaking sales. Becoming known for many retail ‘firsts’ in Northern Ireland such as kate spade ny, Adidas, Levi’s and Under Armour, The Boulevard is set to be home for the first Castore store in Northern Ireland and the first Police on the island of Ireland taking 1,054sq ft and 1,136sq ft units respectively.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Bree Masters is a force, Olympic athletics competitor, and LSKD’s public relations (PR) co-ordinator. Not only can Masters’ sprint, she can juggle – being the PR head of a global athleisure wear empire, training, and having a blossoming social media career with 300,000 followers. This year, Masters made her Olympic debut in Paris. She is an advocate of how professional athletes can have a fulfilling career alongside and outside of sport.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Cotswold Company , the digitally-led furniture and homeware brand known for its premium, handcrafted pieces, has launched on NEXT.co.uk. This marks the brand’s first entry onto a third-party retail platform, complementing its fast-growing e-commerce site and 10 UK showrooms. Founded in 1996, The Cotswold Company offers a range of thoughtfully designed furniture, with a focus on quality materials and craftsmanship.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
A new study from the National Retail Federation (NRF) revealed that former (and now future) President Trump’s plans to significantly increase tariffs, particularly on goods from China, would cost American consumers between $46 billion and $78 billion in spending power if they are implemented. For example, a $40 toaster oven would cost $48 to $52 after tariffs, while a $2,000 mattress and box spring set would end up costing $2,128 to $2,190.
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.
A1 Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Fans of IKEA’s iconic meatballs will be able to pop in purely for a meal on the high street Hammersmith is now home to the first IKEA Restaurant on the UK high street, opening next door to its recently revamped IKEA Hammersmith city store To celebrate the opening, IKEA Hammersmith is offering IKEA Family Members £5 off in store when spending £5 at IKEA Hammersmith Restaurant on the same day, until the end of November* IKEA has opened the doors to its first stand-alone restaurant on the UK high
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Holiday shopping is no longer fast approaching, it’s already here. According to the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), 53 per cent of Australians finalise their holiday shopping lists by October and 58 per cent of Australians do most of their holiday shopping by the end of November. Part of this early kick-off is down to Australia’s adoption of Black Friday, an American retail tradition following Thanksgiving, which has now extended into Cyber Monday and Click Frenzy sales.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Salomon , the outdoor sports lifestyle brand, has launched two new flagship stores in London. Located at The Yards in Covent Garden , the first store has already opened, with a second at Soho set to debut on 14 November. The new Covent Garden store is situated at 125 Long Acre in St Martin’s Courtyard, offering 3,628 square feet of Salomon’s extensive product range.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In an era when online shopping is not just a convenience but a way of life, a new menace is plaguing consumers and retailers alike: porch piracy. Our recent research reveals that over a third of U.S. online shoppers have fallen victim to this form of theft within the past year. The situation is particularly dire for younger generations, with over half of Gen Z consumers reporting that they have experienced porch piracy in the last 12 months.
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.
Retail Gazette
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
All eyes are on Boohoo Group’s new chief executive Dan Finley who is tasked with not only turning around the struggling online fashion group but dealing with disgruntled shareholder Mike Ashley. Finley’s appointment has further riled up Ashley. The retail entrepreneur, who owns a 27% stake in Boohoo via Frasers Group, branded his hire as “desperate” after Boohoo ignored Ashley’s request to put him in the hotseat.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace and this is nothing new to all in retail. Robots are increasingly finding their place in the sector, offering substantial improvements in both operational efficiency and customer experience. It’s crucial to understand, however, that these machines are not meant to replace human workers but rather to support them.
A1 Retail
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Salomon, the modern mountain sports lifestyle brand, is proud to announce the opening of two new brand stores in the heart of London. Located in the biggest shopping destinations of the English capital, the Covent Garden store, which is part of The Yards, has opened, and the Soho store will open on 14 th November. The Yards, Covent Garden brand store, located at 125 Long Acre, St Martin’s Courtyard, London WC2E 9AA, is the first Salomon flagship store in the United-Kingdom and measures 3,628 sq
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Amazon’s summer Prime Day sales event now serves to kickstart many retailers’ summertime sales and back-to-school marketing efforts, and is generally pivoting marketers’ planning calendars. This year, peak Halloween marketing time, usually running from mid-September to early October, turned into “Summerween” -themed sales and product drops. And now, brand marketing teams wonder if the holiday marketing calendar has been elongated too.
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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
Wiser
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
We’re increasingly seeing the FMCG industry place their bets on two areas they see as offering a competitive edge: store-level selling and incrementally adding points of distribution in the applicable channels and categories. Both strategies allow field reps to leverage data in ways that deepen their relationships with store managers and improve product visibility.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held the interest rates at 4.35 per cent, a move retailers said is a “missed opportunity” to boost sales for the holiday season. “Many retailers have been investing heavily in Christmas and the holiday season, including additional staff, new product lines and festive store fit-outs,” said Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). “With CPI at its lowest rate in more than three years, it’s time for the RB
A1 Retail
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Retail Technology Show (RTS), the flagship event that brings the wonder of retail to life, debuts at its new home, ExCeL London, on 2nd & 3rd April 2025 In RTS’ biggest-ever tech showcase, 400+ innovators – from tech giants to scale-ups and start-ups – will present disruptive retail solutions 100+ retail leaders, changemakers and visionaries will provide insights into key trends and topics defining the sector across RTS’ conference tracks Extended partnership with Commerce Futures doubles ec
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Lowe’s has introduced a Digital Home Platform that offers members of the retailer’s MyLowe’sRewards program free, personalized information about the products in their homes — including warranties, manuals, maintenance guidelines, how-to content, recommended subscriptions and replacement parts. While the platform’s initial launch focuses on home appliances, the retailer is planning to eventually expand it to include other aspects of home maintenance.
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.
Retail Bound
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Retail has come a long way from its traditional brick and mortar stores. With the rise of technology, retail has now entered the digital age where consumers can shop at the click of a button from the comfort of their own homes. One key player in this technological shift is artificial intelligence (AI). AI has revolutionized the retail industry by providing both product startups and retailers with valuable insights into consumer behavior and preferences.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In today’s retail landscape where content is king, influencers and content creators have the ability to launch brands and sell out collections. But what happens when content formats accidentally spotlight mundane items that make their way into mainstream culture? Quart-sized deli containers and TSA security trays are just two examples of practical objects that have found online virality through obscure TikTok trends.
Wiser
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
One of the major challenges we see brands facing is the underutilization of data analytics in retail execution. In some cases, it’s about not using enough data; but more often, it’s about poor actionability tied to the data received. While data-driven strategies are becoming more widespread, CPG brands often still lag other industries when it comes to leveraging big data for action-based insights.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Photo credit: Stephen Allen Target has transformed its aisles and app into a “fantastical destination” for the holidays, designed to capture the joy of the season while helping customers in their gift-giving quests. Stores have been equipped with a range of holiday displays and themed areas, including a peppermint swirl path, a Merry Cherry Chalet and, in some locations, a nine -foot-tall holiday bear.
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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.
365 Retail
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The holiday season in the UK wouldn’t feel complete without the yearly spectacle of Christmas adverts. These much-anticipated TV spots have become as traditional as mince pies, as brands compete to create the most memorable campaign. From sentimental stories to humorous tales, Christmas adverts aim to evoke a festive spirit, create emotional connections, and drive holiday sales.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Under Armour says its revenue declined 11 per cent in the second quarter to September 30, to US$1.4 billion. Despite the drop, the company raised its full-year profitability outlook, highlighting progress in repositioning itself as a premium brand. “Our strategy to reconstitute the Under Armour brand and establish a more premium position in the marketplace is gaining traction,” said CEO Kevin Plank.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Peak demand events like Christmas, Easter and Black Friday present retailers with unique opportunities to boost sales and build customer loyalty, says Rory O’Connor, founder and CEO of Scurri, if they confront the challenges of intense competition and the pressure to offer deep discounts The current cost of living crisis further complicates this landscap
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
When one owns a seasonal business, such as landscaping or wedding services, they can face several challenges. How do seasonal businesses survive in the “off season?” Are there ways to revitalize seasonal businesses so that they can stay open year-round and generate revenue no matter the season? Challenges of Seasonal Businesses The types of seasonal businesses run the gamut, from ice cream stands to snowplowing services.
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.
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