Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2022

According to a recent survey of 500 consumers by the Emodo Institute , The Psychology of Store Selection , retailers should care a lot about the answer to this question. To deal with these changes, retailers must examine both the types of customers who are visiting their stores as well as when these shopping trips are taking place.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Retailers are suffering from ‘inventory bloat’ or too much stock. In order to de-risk and become less dependent on global providers and their delivery time frames they bought too much stock they are now struggling to sell. But more stock means more sales, doesn’t it? That’s a good thing for retailers?

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Concerns over health and safety, wages, and a work culture that the GMB described as “toxic” were raised by workers at the Gosport store. An Asda spokesman said: “We take health and safety and colleague wellbeing very seriously and have established processes in place for colleagues to raise any concerns.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The holiday season has always been prime time for retailers to roll out new marketing campaigns, events and experiences that draw people to their stores — and keep them there. Retailers’ health and safety policies and innovative technologies can help consumers feel more comfortable in stores.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2023

In a stock exchange filing, the company said the right-sizing plan will incur between $80 million and $93 million in one-off costs but save the business $53 million to $59 million annually moving forward. The post Domino’s to shut stores, commissaries and exit Denmark in efficiency drive appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

eBay will help connect millions of global shoppers to this stock, including eBay UK’s 20 million customers. The first retailer to launch on ACS’ eBay Shop will be Monsoon , with other companies set to follow. Our economy and our environment are in need of urgent repair,” said Murray Lambell, UK VP of eBay in a statement. “If

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

It all adds up to a challenging scenario for retailers and suppliers. Yet, when COVID-19 spread across the globe, the retail industry proved more resilient than many thought it to be. Retailers acted with agility, changing the way they planned and managed inventory in a remarkably short time. years, on average.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 4, 2024

GMB sent the supermarket a dossier of 21 problems last month, which included claims that fire safety exits had been blocked by rubbish and stock, compromising safety, and that accidents and workplace incidents were “not taken seriously”. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2021

Rite Aid has promoted Andre Persaud to the role of Chief Retail Officer. Persaud, who has held the role of EVP, Retail since February 2020 , will now be responsible for orchestrating new in-store experiences and operations processes under the retailer’s RxEvolution strategy. and Canada.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

DHL Supply Chain is delighted to sponsor the category of Omnichannel Retailer of the Year for retailers in Australia and New Zealand – an accolade that recognises retailers at the forefront of excellence in customer experience. The retail sector is contending with an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2023

Inside Retail : What are your expectations for the year ahead? In 2022, some retailers overstocked their products so the start of 2023 will see retailers selling through their remaining goods and offering steep discounts to move merchandise. IR: Are there any potential challenges on your radar? Download here.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2020

Although public health officials say it’s unlikely COVID-19 infections can be spread by surfaces or physical objects, retailers are being cautious about how they handle returned merchandise. They are instituting disinfection processes and quarantine periods that keep those items from returning to stock for a varying number of days.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccine rollouts continued and government checks generated more spending power, retail sales rose 17.7% from February 2021 in March 2021 according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF). The Census Bureau’s outlook was even rosier, with estimates putting monthly retail sales 27.7% higher YoY and 6.7%

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 19, 2024

GMB sent the supermarket a document detailing 21 issues in the Gosport store last month, including claims fire safety exits had been blocked by rubbish and stock, and that accidents and workplace incidents were “not taken seriously”. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The back-to-school season signals change and growth for students and presents a significant sales opportunity for retailers. Understanding these changes and adapting effectively is crucial for retailers who aim to capitalize on this annual shopping event. Availability Product availability is crucial for retail sales success.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. The ever-changing retail market has made automation a necessity. Anshuman Agarwal is a seasoned leader in the ecommerce and retail technology industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As it did with many other aspects of retail, COVID-19 gave a major boost to touchless technology applications — and enthusiasm for these solutions will continue even after the pandemic has waned, according to Greg Buzek, Founder and President of IHL Group. Retailers had wanted to do this before as a way to save on labor costs.”.

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2021

Online and in-person selling quickly became complementary strategies and soon that model gave way to omnichannel retailing – delivering a seamless customer experience across all platforms including physical space, e-commerce, mobile applications, and social media. At the core of omnichannel retail operations is the need for efficiency.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2023

Retail crime in the US is becoming a real issue that is hurting the profitability of major businesses. Most recently, Brian Cornell, chair and CEO of Target Corporation stated that theft and organised retail crime is expected to reduce the company’s profitability by more than US$500 million compared with last year. Closing stores is.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

billion) in advance of its shares becoming available to the public on the New York Stock Exchange. Other factors, such as the impact of persistently high inflation on consumer spending, will affect how Birkenstock fares post-IPO, but the brand has certainly put its best foot forward for its stock market debut.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Retail stores in Melbourne have joined restaurants and hair salons in reopening to the public as the city gradually exits one of the world’s longest lockdowns. . We asked four retail leaders how they’re feeling about the reopening. We asked four retail leaders how they’re feeling about the reopening. Here are their thoughts.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2022

If you don’t have three weeks’ supply, and have both the space and money to stock, go for it. The pandemic has exposed the brittleness of just-in-time supply-chain management, which over decades honed the amount of stock held by manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers to a minimum. You really don’t need more than that.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2022

From sporadic lockdowns and supply chain issues to chronic labour shortages, Aussie retailers have had a tough run with so much disruption in recent years. With so much change, there is a fair chance the risk your retail business faces has also changed and it may be time to give your business a health check. Your workforce has changed.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In a cooperative venture with local retail partner June Co., The store crew can track the flow of goods and ensure that the re-stocking process runs perfectly smoothly. A Company that makes one-of-a-kind bags from used truck tarps, safety belts and bicycle inner tubes also has an original take on shop design.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2022

The ASX-listed parent of retail chains including Noni-B, Katies, Rivers and Rockmans, says online sales hit $119 million, up 21 per cent year on year and accounting for about 40 per cent of total group sales of $298 million. The post Mosaic Brands shows promising revenue growth from online sales appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The union sent Asda a document detailing 21 issues in the Gosport store, including claims that fire safety exits had been blocked by rubbish and stock, and that accidents and workplace incidents were “not taken seriously”. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Singapore-based furniture retailer Star Living recently unveiled a state-of-the-art, fully automated warehouse in Sungei Kadut, that promises to revolutionise the way it does business. We save 50 per cent in terms of headcount in driving ‘Reach Trucks’, as well as performing picking and ‘put-away’ jobs,” she told Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

billion , according to research from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Retail, Wholesale and Distribution leader in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. This isn’t just from a safety perspective but in terms of the overall learning environment.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2022

That said, a common concern in the retail and hospitality space is how to efficiently maintain operations in the face of a severe weather event. Suppose a retail business does, indeed, need to temporarily adjust its mode of operations or close due to adverse weather. The frequency and intensity with which the U.S.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2021

With four major Australian cities plunged into lockdown this week, essential retail businesses are under pressure on almost all sides of the country. But have grocery retailers learned from the lockdowns of the last year and are they better prepared to deal with panic buying this time around? On the frontline.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 30, 2022

This heaped pressure on retailers that were already dealing with supply-chain disruptions, labour shortages, and increased staff costs. As New Zealand continues to reopen under the new traffic light system, retailers will also have to operate with additional safety measures in their workplaces.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 21, 2022

It’s a good news-bad news situation for retail unionization efforts. The workers and IAM had previously contacted Apple CEO Tim Cook to inform him of their intent to organize as the Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, or AppleCore. Apple reportedly experienced its first successful union vote, at a store in Towson, Md.,

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Global ecommerce rose from 15% of total retail sales in 2019 to 21% in 2021. While that may seem odd to say, given the extent that ecommerce now pervades most consumers’ everyday shopping, the current hot take from some industry analysts is that ecom growth has slowed and brick-and-mortar retail is on the rise.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

And luckily, there are many opportunities for retailers, particularly independent retailers, to create a safe, positive holiday shopping experience during the pandemic. COVID-19 is certainly testing retail in general right now. and “What safety measures are you expecting when you shop in a store?” Observe Your Consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Retail crime was a hot topic throughout 2023, and it’s easy to see why. According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore. billion in 2022, up from $93.9 It’s about keeping employees and shoppers safe.

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

Retail conglomerate Wesfarmers has reiterated its offer to turn some of its bricks-and-mortar locations into vaccination centres as Australia’s vaccine rollout picks up pace. We also continue to encourage our team to get vaccinated and they can use personal leave to attend appointments,” a spokesperson for the supermarket told Inside Retail.

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Retail Focus

MAY 24, 2023

The retail sector is a unique and diverse business. Lack of product availability Product availability is a key factor in retail success. Lack of product availability Product availability is a key factor in retail success. Sadly, many retail businesses fall short of their customer service standards and lose revenue as a result.

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