Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

One of every four shoppers in Australia believes that shoplifting is justifiable amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, according to a recent survey. The Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) unit at Monash University surveyed 1001 shoppers across Australia last June, asking them questions about the cost of living and consumer deviance. The survey emphasised the perception of shoppers on shoplifting, which is the only form of consumer deviance that negatively affects retailers.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 20, 2023

Selfridges has unveiled its latest installation, “Elton John at The Selfridges Corner Shop”, which aims to transform the retail space into a glittering reimagining of the iconic performer’s world. Customers are invited to explore Elton’s archive and shop for limited-edition fashion, accessories and lifestyle collaborations in-store and online.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Tesco workers are being offered body cameras following an increase in violent attacks, according to the grocer’s CEO. Physical assaults at the grocery giant have risen by a third since 2022, Ken Murphy said in The Mail on Sunday , as he called for stricter laws for the perpetrators. Although recent law changes have made attacking a shop employee an “aggravating factor” in convictions, Murphy said he wanted “abuse or violence towards retail workers” to become an offe

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RIS News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

For retailers, the holiday season is here. Succeeding in the next few months and into 2024 requires analyzing and understanding shoppers. Here to help retailers strategize, RIS presents our fourth annual guide to peak selling season.

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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 Dive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The craft retailer, which is still operating without a permanent CEO, said it’s “exploring every opportunity” to drive growth and operate more efficiently.

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Dezeen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Skincare brand Aesop has collaborated with designer Samuso Hyojadong to create a store in Seochon, Seoul , that features an open facade and an oversized stone plinth. Positioned in one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Seoul's Jongno-gu district, the Seochon outlet was created to "fit harmoniously within its local context", according to Aesop's design team.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Dharmesh Mehta, VP of Worldwide Selling Partner Services at Amazon , is celebrating his 10th anniversary with the company this year, and so he kicked off the fourth annual Amazon Accelerate conference for sellers by comparing the differences between the ecommerce platform today and 10 years ago. It’s true that the character of Amazon has seen some dramatic shifts in the last decade: 10 years ago third-party sellers represented 40% of sales on Amazon; now those scales have tipped in the other dir

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Talking Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By Martin Cullip There is a vaping epidemic taking place across the UK, but not necessarily the one some would expect. The sale of hundreds of thousands of counterfeit vapes, as opposed to legal, regulated products, should be the real cause of concern. The vast majority of people who pick up a vape do so.

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LS Retail

JUNE 16, 2023

©iStock/CherriesJD Just by clicking buttons, thousands of small businesses are daring to go global with their wares through e-commerce and this has all been brought on by the pandemic. According to the ‘Amazon Seller Report 2022’ by Payoneer a FinTech company and SellerApp, the year 2022, approximately 63% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are present on global marketplaces, contributing to nearly 60% of their overall retail sales.

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Hyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As customers, we appreciate it when someone we’re doing business with does more than we expect. Even if we don’t consciously recognize it when it’s happening, the value of that “something extra” makes us enjoy the experience and want to come back. The same thing happens with employees inside an organization. You can usually find someone who seems to be doing more than expected – something that’s not in their job description.

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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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Queensland, SA and WA governments have been urged by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) to deregulate trading hours for physical stores – in a consistent policy. The ARA said the deregulation is to create a more flexible, safer, competitive and customer-friendly retail environment, as retailers try to address declining discretionary spending during the holiday period.

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Small Biz Trends

JANUARY 2, 2023

When it comes to selling, email is still a powerful tool. But crafting the perfect email can be difficult, time-consuming, and frustrating. That’s where our five sales email templates come in handy! These free sales email templates will help you close more deals in less time. Let’s dive in! What Is a Sales Email Template? A sales email template is a pre-crafted set of messages used in cold email outreach campaigns.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Wilko’s administrators PwC are set to grill majority shareholder Lisa Wilkinson on the distribution of £77m in dividends to investors during the decade leading up to the discount retailer’s demise. This inquiry comes amid growing demands for the Wilkinson family to address a £56m deficit in the pension funds of the company’s employees. The Times reports that PwC will hold a review into the dividends paid out to the Wilkinson family and the retailer’s other directors as part of a broa

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Retail Minded

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Nashville, TN – September 26, 2023 – STIMULATE: A B2B Sexual Wellness Trade Show has announced a two-city roadshow experience for the 2024 calendar year. In addition to their annual Nashville based event that will be held August 5+6, 2024, STIMULATE+Roadshow will debut in Austin and Chicago in the year ahead. February 4 – 6, 2024 | Austin, TX October 13 – 15, 2024 | Chicago, IL STIMULATE+Roadshow’s core focus is to enhance retailer success through trusted education, resources and ex

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Retail Dive

MAY 15, 2023

A Missouri plaintiff said that 90% of the products Nike advertises as using recycled materials don’t, and that some of the recycled materials themselves are environmentally harmful.

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Dezeen

JANUARY 14, 2023

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton has transformed its stores across the world for the launch of its anticipated capsule collection with Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. The launch of the collaboration has seen a number of key stores across the world redecorated with Kusama 's signature polka-dots, life-like animatronics of Kusama painting in the windows of the stores and an inflatable replica of Kusama peering over the roof of Louis Vuitton 's Champs-Élysées store.

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Cisco Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This blog was written by Annika Mammen, former User Experience Engineer at Cisco There are so many areas to consider when dealing with protecting and detecting threats, unfortunately cognitive overload is one problem that is often overlooked. Remember when search engines had a million news articles, reading suggestions, and market analysis on the home page.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Brands have long recognized the power of celebrities to influence the buying decisions of consumers. But the advent of reality TV, followed by the creation and growth of social media networks, have given rise to an entirely new breed of individuals that expanded, and in some ways transcended, the definition of celebrity. This new breed of individuals has become known as “influencers,” and as their measurable popularity and influence grew, brands quickly lined up to incorporate them into targeted

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Bed and furniture retailer Bed Kingdom has officially opened the doors to its new 70,414 sq ft distribution centre in Liversedge, West Yorkshire, which will create 12 new jobs in the local area. The facility has a large warehouse space that will house furniture stock and become the main distribution site for the children’s bed specialist. In addition, office space spread across three stories and a canteen area will become the new workplace for Bed Kingdom’s buying, marketing, and sales employees

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LS Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

©iStock/1st Step The coming downturn is not inevitable, but restoring global growth will be extremely challenging. The IMF’s World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report suggest a difficult road ahead, warning that “the fog around the world economic outlook has thickened.” The rapid succession of large interest-rate hikes by the U.S.

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Hyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

One of the more enjoyable activities in my life is playing hockey. When I’m in town – not out speaking at conferences – I lace up the skates several times a week to play in a friendly hockey game. In close games, when my team is up by one or two goals, I remember my school days when our coaches encouraged us to continue playing to score, even when we were winning, versus switching to more defensive play to prevent the other team from scoring.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 1, 2023

Retail theft has hit record levels in Australia, government statistics show, putting pressure on grocery giants Woolworths Group Ltd and Coles Group Ltd that are already struggling with soaring supply costs and freight blockages. Store theft rose 23.7 per cent in New South Wales, the home state of a third of Australians, from 2021 to 2022, state government figures showed on Thursday, the fastest year-on-year increase since records began in 1995.

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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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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 29, 2023

If you’re a professional looking for reliable and efficient business travel services, you may be wondering where to find the right solutions. This article looks at key resources and platforms catering to business travel needs, helping you streamline your arrangements, save time, and ensure a successful journey. The Importance of Business Travel Services The corporate world is witnessing a growing need for business travel services due to the ever-expanding global marketplace.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The Pensions Regulator will investigate dividends extracted from Wilko as part of a wider investigation into the value chain’s collapse last month. It comes as pressure ramps up for its family shareholders to address the £56m deficit in the retailer’s pension fund, The Sunday Times reported. Administrators at PwC estimate the deficit in the scheme, which holds 2,000 members, is £76m on a buyout basis.

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Shopping Center

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Mt. Crawford, Va. — An entity doing business as Buc-ee’s Mt. Crawford LLC has purchased 21.3 acres located on Frieden’s Church Road in Mt. Crawford for the development of a Buc-ee’s… The post Buc-ee’s to Develop 75,000-Square-Foot Super Center in Virginia appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

"B by Brooks Brothers" is priced lower and features wool-polyester blends, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for the centuries-old menswear brand.

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APRIL 5, 2023

Japanese studio Kooo Architects has converted a 1970s textile factory in Shanghai into a store that aims to capture the ethos of messenger bag manufacturer Freitag. Located on an alley in the Xian-Suo district in central Shanghai, the store was designed to retain elements of the former state-run factory while incorporating reused material. Kooo Architects aimed to create a pared-back aesthetic utilising few finishes to reduce the fit-out's carbon impact.

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Cisco Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As a young college student, I was introduced to the world of networking, and from that moment, I knew Cisco was where I belonged. The way its technology connected the world and empowered businesses left an indelible mark on my heart and set the course for my life’s journey. After college, I embarked on a path to turn my dream of working at Cisco into reality, immersing myself in learning and building up my skills.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the iconic 1999 cyberpunk movie The Matrix , the human rebel protagonists ascribe meaning to the (virtual) world around them by reading and understanding real-time streams of data. The downward-flowing green characters are one of the most recognizable visual hooks of the film. As far as we know, we’re not living in The Matrix (or are we?!). Yet modern data engineers and data practitioners now can decipher data streamed from SaaS APIs and modern cloud data services, interpreting the informatio

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Scurri Track Plus , the latest post-purchase experience solution from next-generation delivery management platform, Scurri , is revolutionising post-sale communications for retailers and brands – creating marketing opportunities to boost loyalty during the highly engaged post-purchase period – with highly-customisable, own-branded tracking emails, reducing ‘where is my order’ (WISMO) queries and protecting customer acquisition and retention.

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Advertiser: Experience Retail Today

With a recession predicted, retail is often the hardest hit. Marketing is crucial to remain prosperous once economic difficulties have subsided, but investing in the right places is critical. Here are 10 expert tips for retail marketing in a recession.

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