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Bed Bath & Beyond Posts First Sales Increase In Nearly Four Years

Retail TouchPoints

Bed Bath & Beyond achieved a 6% sales increase in Q2 2020, its first growth since Q4 2016, driven by an 89% jump in ecommerce sales. The online growth offset a 12% decline in same-store sales, bringing net sales to $2.7 billion. The retailer credited the improvements to its expansion of omnichannel offerings such as buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup during the pandemic.

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[Webinar] Retail Post-Pandemic: 6 Store Conditions Consumer Brands Need to Monitor to Win at the Register

Wiser

Do have questions around how to improve in-store execution? How to get better visibility into retailers? What can be done to optimize shelf conditions such as availability, planogram compliance, display compliance, and more? We have answers in this webinar, held on September 25th, 2020, and hosted by the Category Management Association. Listen in to hear from Tom Vieira, Wiser’s Director of Product, In-Store, and Casey Berns, Associate Director Shopper Insights and Category Advisory Servic

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#RetailProphetAMA: Demystifying China’s “New Retail”

Retail Prophet

Watch Doug Stephens, Founder and CEO of Retail Prophet and special guest Michael Zakkour, author of ‘New Retail Born in China Going Global’, as they do a deep-dive into China’s “New Retail” business model. What is it? Why was it vital in enabling Chinese retailers survival of COVID-19? And what can western retailers learn from its success?

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Nendo completes Marsotto showroom in Milan with dimpled marble facade

Dezeen

Passersby can perch in the facade of Italian marble brand Marsotto 's new showroom in Milan , which has been designed by multidisciplinary studio Nendo. From afar, the front of Marsotto 's showroom in Milan's Brera district looks as if it's sealed up by blocks of veiny white marble. To achieve this, Nendo lined the entire facade – including the flush front door – in marble tiles, being careful to set them in line with the existing stonework on the building.

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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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Bed Bath & Beyond Rolls Out Same-Day Delivery with Shipt and Instacart

Retail TouchPoints

In anticipation of customer demand for more and faster delivery options during the holidays, Bed Bath & Beyond has launched multiple options for same-day home delivery. Customers selecting home delivery on the Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY websites will have their orders fulfilled in stores by personal shoppers working with Shipt , a division of Target.

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How to Score Great Shopping Deals During the Pandemic - a Retail Adventure for Consumers

Retail Adventures

Click HERE or on the photo above to watch the video. Who doesn’t love a bargain? There are plenty to be found during the pandemic if you know where to look. Georganne recently shared where to find the best deals with Tricia Kean of KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas. Here are even more easy ways to save money during the pandemic and beyond: Shop when the entire store is on sale: These days it’s crazy to pay full price when so many stores are running sales.

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Repsly Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering CPG Teams

RepslyBlog

Repsly is proud to celebrate our 10th year in business providing retail execution to thousands of brands that record more than 5 million activities per month.

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The Need for Delivery Speed Drives Holiday Hiring

Retail TouchPoints

Seasonal hiring provides a window into retailers’ priorities, and 2020 demonstrates both the COVID-19-powered growth in ecommerce and the need to operate stores and supply chains safely. Across a wide range of retailers, three trends are driving the industry’s holiday hiring strategies: The race is on for same-day delivery. Competition for faster deliveries is being spurred by Amazon’s resurgent ability to deliver for Prime members after a rough period early in the pandemic as well as the launch

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Effective Structured Snippet Extensions: Setup & Examples

Store Growers

Last Updated on November 27, 2020. Structured snippets are a type of ad extensions in Google Ads. They allow you to add extra information about your products to your Search Ads. This helps you to grab more real estate and push your competitors further down the page. In this article, I’ll look at the basics of structured snippets, how to add them to your campaigns, and how to get the best results from them!

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Innovation in Retail Payments

Secure Retail

Secure Retail has worked with our partners, Ergonomic Solutions, the creators of SpacePole, on a whitepaper with Retail Gazette journalists, on how the coronavirus changed retail forever, and what to expect in the future. The Innovation in Retail Payments whitepaper reveals the importance for retailers to embrace new technologies that make shopping experiences safer, quicker and more convenient.

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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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Security incident response with Jamf

Jamf on Retail

Security incidents happen, even on Mac. In this session, we detected malicious behavior on macOS, responded to an active attack and used Jamf Protect and Jamf Pro to piece together what happened on the system and remediate it.

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David’s Bridal Launches 3D- and AR-Enhanced Dress Shopping Online

Retail TouchPoints

David’s Bridal has launched an immersive commerce experience that brings wedding attire directly into shoppers’ homes through 3D and augmented reality (AR). The technology, developed in partnership with Vertebrae , enables customers to view bridal gowns and bridesmaids’ dresses at a full 360-degree angle. Customers browsing on the David’s Bridal website can access 3D and AR visualizations of the brand’s 50-plus. best-selling dresses directly from product pages without needing to download a se

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Are Weekend Blind Spots Bad for Your Brand?

Wiser

Everyone loves the weekend. For brands, however, there’s cause for concern when the work week officially ends. Weekends are prime sales hours, but many brands have a difficult time getting visibility into what’s going on on the retail side of things during the weekend sales rush. Gaining insights into sales, customer experience, and retailer compliance on weekends can be the difference between making the most of these days and leaving money on the table.

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Target Schedules Deal Days for Oct. 13-14, Extends Black Friday Throughout November

Retail TouchPoints

Target is preparing for the extended holiday season with a combination of long-term and short-term deals. While the company plans on offering Black Friday pricing throughout November, matching Walmart ’s holiday plans , it will bring back Target Deal Days on Oct. 13 and 14 only — putting the promotion in direct competition with the delayed Amazon Prime Day.

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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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Charming Charlie Bounces Back From Liquidation With New Brick-and-Mortar Store

Retail TouchPoints

After liquidation and the sale of its trademarks and intellectual property in August 2019, the Charming Charlie brand has returned with the opening of its first physical store at the Cumberland Mall in Atlanta. The women’s apparel and fashion accessories retailer plans to open additional store locations in markets across the country through the rest of 2020 and into early 2021.

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Walmart Sells Majority Stake in Asda to UK-based Investors

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart will sell a majority stake in the UK-based grocery retailer Asda to the Issa brothers, the co-CEOs of EG Group , and TDR Capital for an enterprise value of $8.8 billion. The Issa brothers and TDR Capital will acquire equal shareholdings, while Walmart will retain an equity investment in the retailer with an ongoing commercial relationship and a seat on the board.

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How to Build a Strong, Customer-Centric Self-Checkout Strategy

Retail TouchPoints

Self-checkout is already a big part of how customers shop — according to RBR’s report, “EPOS and Self Checkout in 2020” , shipments of self-checkout solutions increased by 52% in 2019 to a new record high. But as the new normal continues to evolve and shoppers are seeking low-contact checkout options, self-checkout is going to continue to play a major role in how customers pay for their purchases.

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Epson Introduces New Projector for Flexible Digital Signage

Retail TouchPoints

Epson has launched the PowerLite 805F for digital signage applications, a solution designed to boost engagement and deliver informational content. The PowerLite 805F offers user-friendly software, robust connectivity and flexible installation. The projector can wirelessly display content using Miracast via Epson’s iProjection app and can also handle mirror device photos, videos and apps.

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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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Poshmark Plans IPO

Retail TouchPoints

Poshmark has submitted a draft registration statement for an IPO to the SEC, putting the retailer on the path to becoming a publicly traded company. Poshmark has not yet revealed the number of shares to be offered or the price range it is seeking. The IPO may be cashing in on increased interest in second-hand clothing, particularly among younger shoppers: used items now take up 14% of consumers’ closet space, rising to 16.5% among Gen Z, according to a Poshmark study from February 2020.

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#RSP20 Webinars Offer Guide for Growth in the New Retail Reality

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers seeking guidance as they look ahead to an uncertain Q4 will find plenty of solid, practical advice in the 2020 Retail Strategy and Planning series of webinars, now available on-demand. Session topics ranged from ramping up touch-free in-store technologies to strengthening supply chains and getting the most out of marketplaces. Speakers included industry experts from RSR Research, Coresight Research and Creative Realities as well as retail executives from companies including Office Depo

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For Premium Loyalty Program Success, Focus On Top 20% Of Customers

Retail TouchPoints

Launching a successful premium loyalty program can be a matter of finding the right pitch: 70% of shoppers who don’t belong to a program would join one if the benefits were valuable, according to a study by Clarus Commerce. Getting this aspect right is a worthwhile effort for retailers, as 88% of respondents said they’d shop at a retailer with a premium loyalty program they belong to versus a competitor that is offering a lower price.

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Patagonia Promotes Three Executives, Fills Parent Company CEO Slot

Retail TouchPoints

Patagonia has named Ryan Gellert CEO of Patagonia Works, the retailer’s holding company. Gellert has overseen Patagonia’s European, Middle Eastern and African business since 2014. The retailer also will elevate Lisa Williams to the role of Head of Innovation, Design and Merchandising, and Jenna Johnson to Head of Patagonia Inc. Gellert has a history of supporting Patagonia’s commitment to environmental activism, and he helped the retailer position itself as a leader of outdoor causes in Europe.

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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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Bloomberg: Sycamore Partners Places Preliminary Bids for Ann Taylor, Loft and Lane Bryant

Retail TouchPoints

Sycamore Partners has reportedly made a preliminary bid to acquire assets from Ascena Retail Group , including the Ann Taylor , Loft and Lane Bryant brands, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The offer is non-binding and negotiations will continue until a final bid is submitted to the bankruptcy court. Representatives for Sycamore and Ascena declined to comment on the matter, according to Bloomberg.

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Herno Manages Line Expansions with Fashion-Specific PLM

Retail TouchPoints

Having recently expanded its lines to include knitwear and footwear, Italian luxury outerwear brand Herno has invested in a fashion-specific PLM solution from Centric Software in order to enrich its product collections while also closely controlling product quality. Centric Software provides enterprise solutions to fashion, retail, footwear, outdoor, luxury, consumer goods and home décor companies to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

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Walmart Unveils Reimagined Store Design Emphasizing Digital Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has unveiled a reimagined store design, with a new look and feel that focuses on a digitally enabled shopping experience. Developed through a customer-centric lens and using a sleek design aesthetic, the updated stores feature a layout that spotlights products and offers end-to-end digital navigation that guides customers throughout their journeys.

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Finnish Grocer Pilots Autonomous Robots for Delivery

Retail TouchPoints

Last Mile Autonomous Delivery ( LMAD ) , a startup launched by EIT Digital , has developed a software platform to operate multiple types of autonomous delivery robots (ADRs). Following a test in Paris last year, LMAD recently successfully operated it in Finland. In August, the solution was piloted at Aalto University Campus, home to a student village with more than 4,000 residents.

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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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How to Make the Most of Free Google Shopping Listings

Retail TouchPoints

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing businesses to shutter their brick-and-mortar outlets and target customers online to simply stay afloat, many have had to drastically increase their digital marketing spend. However, with the crisis decimating so many companies, most don’t have the funds to do so. Fortunately, not long into the crisis, search behemoth Google paid attention to these companies’ needs, announcing in April that merchants would be able to list products on its Google Shopping platf

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Jonathan Adler Boosts Site Traffic and Conversion Rates With Email Personalization

Retail TouchPoints

In early (pre-pandemic) 2020, Jonathan Adler was poised to have a good year. The home décor and furniture retailer had just deployed a suite of personalization solutions from Listrak in October 2019, and plans were in the works to launch a loyalty program. But while COVID-19 was disastrous for many retailers, it actually served to boost business for Jonathan Adler.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Names Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Retail TouchPoints

Bed Bath & Beyond has named Anu Gupta as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. Gupta will be responsible for the company’s comprehensive strategy and transformation program, including continuing to develop and implement strategic growth initiatives. Gupta’s role will be to help modernize the company’s operating model, enhance the digital-first, omni-always shopping experience for customers and increase profitability across the business.

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The Home Depot Promotes Insider to President and COO

Retail TouchPoints

The Home Depot has named Edward “Ted” P. Decker as President and COO, effective Oct. 5, 2020. A 20-year veteran of the company, Decker has served as EVP of Merchandising since 2014. As the company’s chief merchant, he has been responsible for all store and online merchandising departments, merchandising strategy, services and vendor management, marketing and in-store environment.

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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.