Retail Dive

MAY 1, 2023

Discover the top trends in the retail industry for 2023.

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Shopify

MAY 3, 2023

The number of contactless payments is on the rise. Here’s a rundown of what they are, how they work, and how to accept them.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

Retailers and hospitality operators will be worried by today’s 0.25 per cent cash rate rise as they are the most susceptible to changes in consumer behaviour, according to NRA CEO Greg Griffith. Markets were caught by surprise by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to increase the rate given inflation has been easing in recent months. Analysts like Brett Reynolds, chief investment officer at Tiger Brokers Australia, warned that listed companies who fail to meet sales projections can expect

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Tokinomo

MAY 1, 2023

Campaign corner Add some “bueno”. According to Tajín’s commercial , its blend of chili, lime, and salt boasts a unique flavor that matches the diversity of those who use it to spice up their food. Whether you're a seasoned Tajín enthusiast or a newcomer, the seasoning brand welcomes you to add some "bueno" to your meals with its seasoning and chamoy sauce, which can be enjoyed in a multitude of creative ways, from party appetizers to everyday dishes.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Head of Retail Platform Strategy at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One

Prepare to excel in the dynamic world of retail, spanning the holiday season and beyond into 2024! Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the powerful synergy of composable & MACH Technology paired with the leading loyalty and promotions engine. Discover how composable commerce and loyalty management can redefine your retail approach, ensuring sustained success through the holiday rush and well into the new year.

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Retail Focus

MAY 5, 2023

Hollister Co. has announced the relocation of its London store to Foubert’s Place, Soho, where the retailer will offer its signature men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Today, Hollister will open the doors of its new store located just off London’s Carnaby Street; a globally renowned shopping destination. Hollister believes in celebrating teens – their firsts, their experiences and their memories, every day.

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Intelligence Node

MAY 4, 2023

Post-purchase experiences such as “Free & Easy Return Policies” have long since set the standard for digital shopping experiences online. As eCommerce returns rates rise, however, major brands and marketplaces. The post Amazon’s Latest Strategy to Minimize eCommerce Returns appeared first on Blog.

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Dezeen

APRIL 29, 2023

In the arty Paris district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Stockholm design studio Halleroed has designed a new boutique for French bag and luggage brand L/Uniform. Taking cues from the brand's simple, rational approach to design, Halleroed design lead Ruxandra Halleröd created a series of backdrops that allow the products to "pop out in a beautiful way".

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Retail Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Every retail experience is drawn from a story—this optical store is developed as a creative dialogue between I’m D’sign and the experimental wing I’mX, signalling the dawn of the digital age. Its vision for the future comes live with the spatial experience that brings a monochrome edge with an out-of-the-world glare speaking for the new, while a transcendent appeal holds onto the stature of this renowned brand in India.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

As sustainability has become increasingly urgent in higher-level executive discussions, store design teams have had to face a new creative reality: that they need to integrate sustainability into every facet of their work, from the raw materials that go into the products they choose to the use of greenery and natural light in the finished designs. Results from Retail TouchPoints’ most recent Store Design and Experience Survey reaffirm this shift: while a little more than one-third of respondents

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

Woolworths Group has reported an 8 per cent boost in group-wide sales during the third quarter to $16.338 billion. That’s marginally ahead of the 7 per cent inflation rate during the same three months but higher growth than archrival Coles reported last week at 6.5 per cent. Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci, said customer spending levels were stable during the quarter “however value-conscious customers are becoming more thoughtful about their discretionary spend, trading into more affordable

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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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Retail Dive

MAY 3, 2023

The department store’s investments are hitting its bottom line, but could fuel its comeback, according to owner Simon Property Group’s CEO.

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Retail Focus

MAY 2, 2023

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Hunza G, the sustainable swimwear brand, is opening its debut store at 35-37 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, Covent Garden. With physical collections only previously stocked within leading multi-brand stores including Selfridges, Harrods and Harvey Nichols, the opening of Hunza G in Seven Dials marks a milestone moment for the brand as it commits to its first retail store.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2023

Oh great, another screen I need to market on, said no brand manager ever. And yet 2023 may be remembered by C-suite marketing teams everywhere as the year when the not-very-exciting category of digital signage became supercharged thanks to two key elements: retail media networks and first-person data. With the expansion of retail media networks (RMNs), retailers have introduced an array of new state-of-the-art digital screens closer to the point of purchase, thus creating myriad opportunities fo

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2023

Revlon has emerged from bankruptcy after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year in order to reorganise its debt. The company said in a statement it is emerging from Chapter 11 as a private firm on “strong financial footing”, having raised approximately $236 million through an equity rights offering, a new money senior secured credit facility, and new asset-based loans.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Retail Times

MAY 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A leading award scheme that celebrates the achievements of young Asian people in Yorkshire is now open for entries. The Yorkshire Young Achiever Awards – known as “the YAYAs” – are in their fourth year and have grown into a key event in the Yorkshire and UK awards calendar.

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Retail Focus

MAY 5, 2023

New data from Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform, reveals nearly 9 in 10 (88%) UK retailers believe a branded post-purchase tracking capabilities built into the delivery experience improves customer shopping journeys, leading to an increase in repeat purchasing (44%) and loyalty and retention (44%). In-depth research of 351 UK based pure-play and omnichannel retailers with a turnover of £1m+, conducted on behalf of Scurri, reveals the increasing importance of post-purchas

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

As a number of Adidas ’ high-profile celebrity partnerships fizzle out — or in the case of its collaboration with Kanye West, a.k.a. Ye, go up in flames — the company is shifting its strategy to make sports the focal point of its U.S. business, according to the Wall Street Journal. “We have to be focusing on sports — that’s where the root of Adidas is,” said Adidas North American President Rupert Campbell in an interview with WSJ.

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Inside Retail

MAY 4, 2023

A former McDonald’s franchisee has agreed to pay $275,000 in reparation and legal costs after the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) took a union-busting case to the Federal Court. The ex-franchisee of McDonald’s Murray Bridge was found to have unlawfully induced members to resign from the SDA during a five-year campaign aimed at what the SDA says was “a campaign to deunionise the workforce”.

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Advertiser: FourKites

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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Retail Dive

MAY 1, 2023

The discount retailer is working to close its remaining stores after a federal bankruptcy judge approved Hilco Global's $32 million offer.

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Retail Focus

MAY 5, 2023

As a small business owner, you’re always looking for new ways to reach out to your customers and boost your revenue. With the rise of digital marketing, there are now more channels than ever to choose from. However, one channel that shouldn’t be overlooked is group SMS. This article explores how group SMS compares to other marketing channels for small businesses and why you should consider adding it.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2023

Sephora has appointed Zena Srivatsa Arnold as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of its U.S. division, succeeding former CMO Deborah Yeh who transitioned to the role of Global Chief Purpose Officer in January. Srivatsa Arnold comes to Sephora from PepsiCo , where she led the marketing teams for carbonated soft drinks, driving growth by targeting younger consumers.

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2023

Retail spending rose 5.4 per cent year-on-year in March as consumers spent more than $35.3 billion in stores and online, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Cafes, restaurants and takeaway sales were up 17 per cent followed by food sales at 8.6 per cent, department store sales at 4.7 per cent and clothing, footwear and accessories sales at 3.6 per cent.

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Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Today’s supply chain leaders are required to stay strong in the face of disruption and not only accept it, but embrace it – after all, progress is made outside of your comfort zone. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach. Thanks to the advancement of technology and AI, we now have more tools and resources at our disposal than ever before to conquer, not crumble, in the face of uncertainty.

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Retail Wire

MAY 3, 2023

Nordstrom is closing its Nordstrom Rack store in San Francisco on July 1 and its namesake department store by the end of August. “Decisions like this are never easy, and this one has been especially difficult,” said Jamie Nordstrom, the retailer’s chief stores officer. “We’ve spent more than 35 years serving customers in downtown San Francisco, building relationships with them and investing in the local community.

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A1 Retail

MAY 2, 2023

An impressive Wren Kitchens showroom in St Helens, Ravenhead Retail Park, has officially opened its doors on Friday 28th April, 2023. The store is the kitchen retailer’s 109th UK showroom, continuing Wren Kitchens exciting global expansion, as new showrooms have sequentially opened across the northeast coast of the United States. The store can be found at Unit 10, Ravenhead Retail Park, WA9 1JF.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2023

Value shopping app Shein is opening up its platform to third-party sellers with the debut of a new global integrated marketplace. Up until now Shein has operated as a traditional retailer by acquiring its own inventory. This contrasts with fellow China-based discount shopping apps such as Wish and Temu , which use a consumer-to-manufacturer marketplace model.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2023

Australian streetwear brand Geedup is known for its monthly drops of hoodies, track pants and other apparel that regularly sell out in minutes, its opulent campaign videos featuring fast cars and flashy watches, and its behind-the-scenes posts on social media. Founded by Jake Paco in a garage in western Sydney, and inspired by hip-hop culture, the brand has amassed a devoted following since launching in 2010, and after pivoting to an online-only model in 2019, the business took off.

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Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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Retail Dive

MAY 3, 2023

The retail giant has been ditching its e-commerce acquisitions for years to refocus on its core. But it could also mean a fresh start for Eloquii and Bonobos.

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LS Retail

MAY 2, 2023

©2023 Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global Who doesn't want to make the world a better place? Founder of OMSutra, Jyoti Jaiswal, will be talking about how to get started and weave in positivity and consciously crafted design to make her point. Join Jyoti and wegg® free of charge on Wednesday, May 3rd at 11 AM CT. To learn more and to register, visit: [link].

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

During this Retail Innovation Conference & Expo sneak peek, Erica Vallecorsa sits down with Kiri Masters, author and Head of Retail Marketplace Strategy at Acadia. Kiri will be leading our Marketplaces Track, and will present on the past, present and future of marketplaces. Listen in to get her thoughts on new challenges, new opportunities and new imperatives for brands.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2023

The Withers and Barlow families which own 7-Eleven in Australia are looking to sell the business. On behalf of the company’s shareholders, Russell Withers said “The company has made significant progress in recent years on a number of fronts and is performing well under a highly credentialed management team, with an exciting outlook for growth. “As such, the Withers and Barlow families have decided that the time is right to review options for the future ownership of the business with a view to se

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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