Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2024

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee has invested heavily in its digital transformation over the last two years — and its latest adoption of digital shelf tags and post-purchase offers powered by its retail media network are designed to further improve the omnichannel grocery shopping experience. Digital Shelf Tags Improve Store Efficiency and Sustainability Through a partnership with VusionGroup , Hy-Vee is rolling out digital shelf tags in more than 230 stores to enable real-time updates to product inform

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Steve Dennis

JULY 12, 2024

Have you ever seen a timid trapeze artist? Seth Godin reminds us why you haven’t: “Of course not. There aren’t any; they either get fired or they get killed. If you hesitate when leaping from one rope to another, you’re not going to last very long. And this is at the heart of what makes innovation work in organizations, why industries die, and how painful it is to try to maintain the status quo while also participating in a revolution.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2024

The requirements for retail success don’t get much more basic than the ability to accurately forecast customer demand. Even a mom-and-pop bodega should be able to gauge how many people will order a breakfast sandwich and coffee each day. For larger-scale retailers, the ability to develop an accurate forecast only gets complicated, and re-complicated, as they strive to correctly place and price inventory in multiple locations so they can maximize sell-through with minimum discounting.

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RetailDive

JULY 12, 2024

The agreement with federal regulators requires the retailer to reduce its inventory and improve stocking efficiency to avoid safety hazards like blocked emergency exits and access to fire extinguishers.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2024

Hallmark is revamping its streaming service and integrating retail and product benefits into the price of a subscription, with the goal of creating an “unparalleled Hallmark lifestyle experience.” In mid-September the current streaming service Hallmark Movies Now will become Hallmark+ , with the subscription cost increasing from $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year to $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year.

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RetailWire

JULY 12, 2024

Kohl's is simplifying back-to-school shopping with affordable, trendy items, featuring new brands like Limited Too, Aéropostale, and Madden Girl. Families can find essentials such as t-shirts, sneakers, and backpacks at low prices, and save more with Kohl’s Cash® coupons and Kohl's Rewards®.

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RetailDive

JULY 12, 2024

Inflation concerns continue to weigh on shoppers, with 84% saying it has affected how they spend their money, according to a report from Jungle Scout.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2024

Batteries Plus has been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant of more than $7 million to support a comprehensive nationwide initiative for increasing battery recycling. The DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains chose Batteries Plus based on its extensive franchisee network of 700+ stores and its specially trained battery professionals, who are well positioned to manage safe, environmentally responsible disposal of batteries.

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RetailWire

JULY 12, 2024

According to sources familiar with the matter, CDK Global, a software company backing car dealerships across the U.S., seems to have paid a $25 million ransom to resolve the cyberattack it faced last month.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2024

Crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has launched a range of new services to “support the full innovation journey,” including a new ecommerce offering, IndieShop , which allows users to purchase products developed via crowdfunding. The platform plans to soon announce a partnership to bring “the most successful crowdfunding projects to physical locations.

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Practical eCommerce

JULY 12, 2024

Barry Hott recommends ugly ads, those that people won't skip over. First reactions to an ad largely determine its performance, he states. The post Ugly Ads Perform Best, Marketer Says appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2024

Costco will raise its annual membership fees, one of its primary sources of revenue, for the first time in over six years. Gold Star, Business and Business Add-On memberships will increase from $60 to $65 on Sept. 1, 2024, and Executive memberships will rise from $120 to $130. Back in May 2023 Costco said it would delay planned membership fee hikes, citing the impact of inflation on consumers.

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Etaily

JULY 12, 2024

Alexandra Garcia, eCommerce Beauty Director of Etaily. “The beauty and personal care industry has taken off in e-commerce over the last few years, and things don’t appear to be slowing down,” says Alexandra Garcia, eCommerce Beauty Director of Etaily. True enough, in 2024, the Beauty & Personal Care market in the Philippines is projected to […] The post Etaily shares how to elevate Online Strategies for Beauty Brands in E-commerce appeared first on etaily.

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RetailDive

JULY 12, 2024

To drive traffic to the space, which reached 100 million visits last year, the brand is dropping a virtual version of a new shoe prior to its in-store release.

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TalkingRetail

JULY 12, 2024

Retail trade union Usdaw is urging convenience retailers to consider closing on Sunday evening so staff can watch England in the European football championship final.

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RetailDive

JULY 12, 2024

The retailer reserves its best deals for members of its newly revamped loyalty program, and offers unique services like photo sessions and haircuts.

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365 Retail

JULY 12, 2024

The newly launched London-born luxury fragrance brand, Ombré Lamar , has opened its flagship store on Crawford Street in Marylebone. This launch introduces a prestigious and unique perspective on fragrance to the area, drawing inspiration from the art of blending tones. Ombré Lamar’s founders, a passionate duo with heritage rooted in the Arab world, have created a brand that fuses traditional Arabic tales with contemporary London style.

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RetailDive

JULY 12, 2024

Evelyn Chua will lead the footwear brand’s segments across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand in the newly created role.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

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365 Retail

JULY 12, 2024

Lone Design Club (LDC) has opened its “Summer Retreat At The Club” pop-up boutique in Islington Square. Running throughout July, this fashion pop-up aligns with Plastic Free July, offering a handpicked selection of sustainable and ethically produced high-fashion apparel and accessories from digital-native brands. The Summer Retreat At The Club pop-up boutique provides a unique and mindful shopping experience.

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RetailWire

JULY 12, 2024

Texas is the latest state to get a bullet vending machine.

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TalkingRetail

JULY 12, 2024

GroceryAid, the long-established charity that offers wellbeing support to those in the grocery business, has reported that the number of workers it helped over the last year nearly doubled.

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RetailWire

JULY 12, 2024

Taco Bell is bringing back the Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass, allowing Rewards Members to enjoy a regular order of Nacho Fries daily for 30 days for just $10. This pass is available for purchase exclusively through the Taco Bell app from July 9 to July 15.

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TalkingRetail

JULY 12, 2024

Retailing was one of the sectors that helped the UK economy grow faster than expected in April, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS reported that gross domestic product (GDP) was up 0.4% in May, double the projection of 0.2%.

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RetailWire

JULY 12, 2024

This past April, AT&T discovered that there was a data breach in one of their workspaces through a third-party cloud platform. Proper and necessary steps were then taken immediately afterward. This resulted in customer data being illegally downloaded from the affected station. AT&T then proceeded to begin an investigation in order to assess and process what exactly happened.

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TalkingRetail

JULY 12, 2024

The no-low brewery, Nirvana, has launched a Pils (0.5% ABV), its first lager available in cans. Inspired by classic German pilsners, Nirvana Pils is brewed using one of the newest yeasts developed specifically for no-low brewing, helping to ensure a fuller flavour and great taste.

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RetailWire

JULY 12, 2024

Stop & Shop announced it will close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year to focus on growth through price investments and store remodels. The closures will affect stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.

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TalkingRetail

JULY 12, 2024

Ferrara Candy has revealed its latest innovation that aims to drive premiumisation with Nerds Gummy Clusters. Created by Ferrara, Nerds Gummy Clusters combines the texture of gummy sweets with a coating of tangy and crunchy Nerds.

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365 Retail

JULY 12, 2024

It feels like Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are everywhere at the moment; whether they’re experiencing a downturn or returning to record prices, digital assets are never too far from the financial news. Over the last decade, one of the biggest talking points, and for some, stumbling blocks, has been the practical use of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Sure, we’re hearing about how good the technology is and how the blockchain is revolutionising the way people can send and receive money online, but

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TalkingRetail

JULY 12, 2024

It’s not often that independent retailers are in favour of more legislation being imposed on their businesses, but the ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s is a clear exception.

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365 Retail

JULY 12, 2024

OFFICE, the international fashion footwear specialist, has chosen centre:mk for its latest store. After closing its previous store in Midsummer Place, OFFICE has decided to return to Milton Keynes, selecting the popular Silbury Arcade. The new 5,400 sq ft store will offer an extensive range of women’s, men’s, and children’s footwear collections, featuring OFFICE’s own-brand styles designed in-house and a wide array of popular brands through global partnerships such as adidas, N

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