Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A strong employer brand is an asset in the highly competitive retail job market, helping companies stand out and hire the best candidates. The Significance of Employer Branding in Battling Retail Turnover The retail industry faces significant challenges in managing workforce stability, with turnover rates being reported as high as 60%.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this article, we’ll talk about retail management, what it is and why it’s important. This information will be useful to entrepreneurs and business managers who implement approaches aiming at streamline processes, improving customer service and reducing costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Through the strategic partnership, nearly 900 stores will use RFMN’s dynamic Digital Window Signs to promote weekly sales programs, special events, promotional ads and other ad messages, powered by Save A Lot’s retail media network. Click here to access the latest news on all things retail media.

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Retail Focus

MAY 6, 2025

Nestl is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Coles as the new Managing Director for Nestl Confectionery UK & Ireland, effective 1 May 2025. His career has spanned various roles across the UK Food & Beverage business, including customer management, commercial finance, and category development.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With retail sales bouncing around as the UK economy chugs along, marketers in the sector are seeking the best way to keep their customers happy and prevent them from spending their money in another store. But where does that leave your marketing strategies for the humble shop floor?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

John Ferdinand, who heads the anti-counterfeiting team at intellectual property (IP) management firm Marks & Clerk , said that in the European Union (EU) alone, the apparel industry loses approximately 12 billion ( $12.48 billion ) annually to counterfeiting, equating to approximately 5% of all clothing sales in that market.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 15, 2025

Now the pizza chain has a fresh plot twist: Private-equity giant Apollo Global Management and Qatari-backed Irth Capital Management have lobbed a joint, all-cash offer worth roughly $2 billion—or just over $60 a share—to take the company private. billion market capitalization. News of the bid sent shares up 7.5% food assets.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

According to one Gartner Market Guide : “By 2025, the top 10 global retailers by revenue will leverage contextualized real-time pricing…to manage and adjust in-store prices for customers.” Smarter promotional strategies can lead to better deals for shoppers. through 2028.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The company said its continued focus on pricing and promotion management helped expand gross margin to 82.4 It expects to open its first Zambia store in the coming week, marking its 50th market globally. The jewellery and accessories retailer’s profit grew 6.5 per cent to $56.9 million as revenue climbed 8.8 per cent.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

AI image recognition FMCG is a technology that transforms how brands manage shelves, track inventory, and understand their consumer behavior. Enhancing Shelf Management with AI Shelf management is critical for retail success. Poorly managed shelves lead to lost sales, frustrated customers, and damaged brand reputations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

Michelle Wlazlo, formerly the Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer of JCPenney, has been promoted to Brand CEO of JCPenney. Former JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen has been named CEO of Catalyst Brands, with three brand CEOs overseeing the new companys portfolio reporting to him.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2025

If a particular section of the store sees more traffic, a digital display could promote items from that section, creating a tailored shopping experience. Consumers can inquire about sales, promotions or store layouts, and the signage will respond in real time, providing relevant information based on the IoT data collected.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

Small company owners must practice effective financial management to successfully navigate the intricacies of cash flow and attain sustainable development. Tools like Albert.com offer comprehensive budgeting, saving, and investing solutions for personal financial management, helping individuals achieve their financial goals.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But even now, with the platform’s existence more precarious than ever, it continues to expand its user base, cultural influence and status as a marketing and commerce powerhouse. Retail TouchPoints: What makes TikTok such a powerful platform, both for consumers and marketers? 19, 2025 unless it is sold to a U.S.-based based owner.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 14, 2025

Key Takeaways Streamlined Marketing Management: The Surefire Local Marketing Platform simplifies the management of your online presence, local SEO, and customer engagement, allowing small businesses to focus on growth. That’s where a surefire local marketing platform comes into play.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2025

After a four-year hiatus, G-Star Raw is poised to re-establish its presence in Australia and New Zealand, emerging from a turbulent chapter in the market. The Australian arm of the Dutch-founded denim giant, established in 1989, collapsed into voluntary administration in early 2020 as the advent of covid engulfed the market.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

This can be a lucrative opportunity for retail brands, but I imagine there are also challenges with having to manage this influx of new channels and influencers. How are brands keeping up and managing the influx of channels, while still maintaining a consistent brand presence?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Focus caught up with experts in the flooring market to find out more about their latest solutions and the long-term benefits they offer to retailers large and small. How is all this possible in just a few steps? Additionally, choosing sustainable flooring enhances brand image.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

And some seven years on, much to the dismay of retailers, it is now starting to shake the tree and become a real force in the market , as Australian shoppers increasingly turn to alternatives to manage the cost-of-living crisis. Amazon announced it posted over $3.1 billion in 2022. million subscribers in Australia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Black Friday Cyber Monday sales period has expanded to become ‘Black November’ this year, with many retailers and brands starting their promotions earlier than ever. In 2021, the business went live with its promotions on November 18, in 2022 on November 15 and last year on November 9. This presents a predicament for retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Adjustments to the companys selection of national brands and promotional strategy also are underway. We’re in the process of reversing some of these exclusions to simplify the experience and allow our customers to shop with our promotional coupons more consistently.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Jamie Hoey, country manager, Australia, with Wunderkind, says the importance of first-party data cannot be overstated. “If Wunderkind’s Autonomous Marketing Platform integrates seamlessly into a brand’s existing email service provider to boost performance across email, text and advertising channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As retailers gear up for the year’s biggest shopping event, most are focused on crafting compelling promotions and hoping their infrastructure can handle the increased traffic. Marketing teams focus on driving traffic and conversions while engineering teams concentrate on system stability and scalability. The result?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

However, according to the latest research from Marigold’s recently published Relationship Marketing Trends: Brand Rankings Report , there are things consumers look for beyond price that drive purchase decisions. He began his career as an airline frequent flyer program manager, among other marketing, alliance and revenue optimization roles.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Some ecommerce companies combine inventory and search functionality to optimize promotions and upselling. Using this data, you can offer dynamic promotions based on stock levels; for example, you can run discounts on overstocked items or promote last call messages that spur customers to buy items they might otherwise overlook.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

Southeast Asia as key market We see Malaysia as a prime opportunity, given its status as one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most developed economies,” Mohammad A Baker, CEO of GMG, told Inside Retail. To manage regulatory hurdles, GMG has established a regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and an operational office in Singapore.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 6, 2025

The footwear companys Consumer, Product and Brand leadership, formerly under the direction of President Heidi ONeill, will now be divided into three distinct areas: Consumer and Sport, Marketing, and Product Creation, inclusive of Innovation and Design. The company veteran had retired in 2020 but returned to replace retiring CEO John Donahoe.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Numerous conferences and sessions held over the first two days provided a comprehensive overview of market trends, featuring many exclusive international speakers. Retail investment has been especially driven by the strong performance of the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish markets, alongside robust results in the UK.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Our company started with a dream and I think we would say that we’re still a dreaming and innovation company at heart,” Rebecca Cai, general manager for APAC at On, told Inside Retail. “I It is really how we resonate and speak with local consumers in the market,” she elaborated. That will be another area of focus for us.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

billion in total delivery expenses, adding that “there is no indication that the erroneous accounting accrual entries had any impact on the company’s cash management activities or vendor payments.” At Macy’s we promote a culture of ethical conduct,” said Tony Spring, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc. in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

Incremental price increases on inelastic goods can protect margins, while promotions on elastic goods can sustain demand. Promotional campaigns including strategic discounts and bundles can offset consumer price sensitivity and clear inventory. Nearshoring production can reduce logistical risks and tariffs.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Customer profiles that are correct, current and enhanced with demographic and geographic data allow organizations to personalize communications, optimize marketing efforts and uncover new customer prospects. Ecommerce businesses can better understand and serve their clientele when interactions are powered by clean customer data.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 6, 2025

Key Takeaways Connect with Your Community: Local marketing tactics are essential for engaging local customers and driving foot traffic, crucial for small business growth. Adapt and Improve: Regularly analyze results and adjust strategies based on data to optimize your local marketing tactics for better customer engagement and retention.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2025

K-VA-T Food Stores , the parent company of Food City , has implemented SymphonyAI s CINDE Connected Retail platform to deepen its customer insights across all key business functions, including supply chain, merchandising, shelf planning, assortment and promotion optimization.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Proactively addressing pricing allows brands to not only resolve a critical pain point but also to establish a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded market. This focused approach, combined with quieter shopping windows, makes them more attuned to promotions and sales. Targeted promotions, like happy hour pricing at 4 p.m.,

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 11, 2025

Utilize Targeted Social Media Campaigns: Engage with your audience through localized content and promotions on social media, fostering customer loyalty and driving foot traffic to your franchise. In today’s competitive marketplace, local franchise marketing is more crucial than ever.

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Inside Retail

MAY 27, 2025

The most common aids, according to research commissioned by Shopfully, include promotion hunting, product searching, or price comparison. Retailers today must start the consumer journey where it begins: Online,” says Brendan Straw, Shopfully Australias country manager.

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