Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

When Harry Arnett met Mark Wahlberg (yes, that Mark Wahlberg) over 15 years ago, they bonded over one thing: to create a lifestyle brand that had versatile, performance-driven products and inspired others to tap into the power of self-belief — something they felt truly didn’t exist in the current market. From that first meeting of the minds, Arnett and Wahlberg started to build the foundation for Municipal , which focused on four core principles: Dream, Plan, Hustle, Repeat.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 7, 2024

Scientists estimate that insects account for 80% of all animal life on Earth. It’s no wonder you can’t walk even one foot into a forest without stepping on something crawling or being overwhelmed with buzzing and biting insects.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

AUGUST 7, 2024

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 7, 2024

Forrester’s Budget Planning Survey, 2024, uncovers a dual narrative for marketers in the coming year: The challenge lies in managing tight budgets but also in the dichotomy of needing to invest in recent technology- and process-related advancements to stay relevant. Strategic budget divestment is required in this environment.

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October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Amazon Canada has added new delivery windows for Prime members in Greater Toronto, southwestern Ontario and metro Vancouver, including overnight delivery that allows customers to place an order as late as midnight and see it on their doorstep the next morning. Items available for this new delivery will be marked “Prime Overnight” in search results and on product detail pages, with a choice of two delivery windows: 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 7, 2024

The results for the quarter, which included online sales decreasing nearly 26%, show a company "that remains in freefall," according to one analyst.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Grosvenor has announced the return of British fashion retailer AllSaints to Liverpool ONE with a new pop-up store on Peter’s Lane. The new pop-up occupies a 4,000 sq ft unit on Liverpool ONE’s Peter’s Lane, offering the brand’s iconic collection of leather jackets, accessories, and a broad selection of womenswear and menswear. The store’s design reflects AllSaints’ distinctive industrial style, featuring bleached solid wood floors, Venetian plaster walls, and illuminated curved displays.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

When Hurricane Beryl barreled its way across the Caribbean in early July, leaving a trail of destruction, it was the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. This is not a good sign for what was already predicted to be an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season , which runs from June through November. The frequency and severity of extreme weather events like what we have seen in recent years serves as a wake-up call for companies and consumers alike.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 7, 2024

The secondhand apparel company is also exploring strategic alternatives for Remix. Meanwhile, it reported a drop of nearly 4% in revenue in Q2.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Pet Valu is partnering with commercetools , Google Cloud and Deloitte to drive its digital commerce transformation. The Canadian specialty pet retailer implemented commercetools through the Google Cloud marketplace and has successfully modernized its digital architecture in just under a year. The composable commerce platform is empowering Pet Valu to build scalable solutions, accelerate speed to market for best-of-breed features and capabilities and improve the overall site experience to keep pa

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Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 7, 2024

Walmart introduced the virtual shopping platform Walmart Realm in May. Now, it has improved the immersive experience to help college students find the decor, clothing, and essentials of their dreams.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Every year, the interior design world stumbles upon unique trends that break the mold — this is where the fun of design comes from. This year, Pinterest predicted Americana chic would make a comeback with a twist: Western Gothic. And they’ve hit the nail on the head, as this trend is anywhere and everywhere, taking over hotels and homes alike. This style, also known as y’allternative, hinges on an unfailing formula of mixing the old with the new.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the transportation industry, introducing innovations that make travel safer, more efficient, and more convenient. From autonomous vehicles to smart traffic management systems, AI is already demonstrating significant advancements, impacting various aspects of transportation services. In this article, experts from Euristiq will discuss the current achievements of ai in transportation , its development prospects, key benefits.

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Practical eCommerce

AUGUST 7, 2024

This week: AI-powered sourcing, promotional sales, error detection, loyalty programs, sponsored brand campaigns, embedded payments, and retail media platforms. The post New Ecommerce Tools: August 7, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 7, 2024

Over three quarters of respondents to a Dentsu Creative survey said they would be interested in training AI on their brand’s look, feel and tone of voice.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Walkers has teamed up with Heinz to launch three limited-edition sandwich-inspired flavours that aim to help retailers bring excitement to the lunchtime occasion.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 7, 2024

Popeyes has unveiled two new limited-time menu items for consumers to enjoy as the summer winds down.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 7, 2024

High-end fragrance was a bright spot, rising 12%, but its popularity is also driving sales of mass products and private-label dupes.

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Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 7, 2024

Rivian Automotive Inc. has reaffirmed its annual financial guidance while reporting its second-quarter 2024 results.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 7, 2024

Absent a higher offer, the U.K.-based outdoor gear retailer plans to keep less than half of the chain’s stores running.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 7, 2024

Google has released a new blog detailing the new design elements of their Nest Thermostat and Google TV Streamer.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 7, 2024

Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Jenkins details the insights and strategy that drove its “More Than Just Cute” ad campaign.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 7, 2024

Disney reported positive earnings in the third quarter for its direct-to-consumer streaming services.

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RetailDive

AUGUST 7, 2024

While the retailer made some progress toward its goal to reduce virgin plastic use in its own-brand packaging 20% by 2025, it’s still using more — not less — than the 2020 baseline.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 7, 2024

Google has shared details regarding the new design elements of its Nest Thermostat and Google TV Streamer.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Scotmid Co-operative, is bringing the ‘It’ll Cost You’ campaign, which highlights that buying alcohol for children could result in a fine or jail time, to stores across Glasgow.

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RetailWire

AUGUST 7, 2024

The restaurant has apparently cracked the code to retaining customers in tough economic times.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

GO Outdoors will open the largest outdoor store in Europe on 23rd August 2024 at Vangarde Shopping Park , York. The grand opening weekend is scheduled for 7th and 8th September, with a host of events planned to celebrate the launch. The store’s opening will be marked by an appearance from GO Outdoors brand ambassador and TV star Helen Skelton.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Another new Londis concept store recently opened with a new interior, including digital media screens, new signage and lots more. The 1,300sq ft Londis Eastbourne store is the third in retailer Dennis Silva’s current portfolio.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Castore, the sportswear brand founded in 2015 in Manchester, has announced the opening of a new store in Derbion. The brand has signed a 10-year lease for a 1,771 sq ft unit located on the second level of the centre, adjacent to Foot Locker. Known for supplying leading sports teams such as the England Cricket Team, Red Bull, McLaren Formula One teams, and football clubs including the Republic of Ireland, Rangers, Bayer Leverkusen, and Everton, Castore specialises in precision performance sportsw

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I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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