Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Thematic retail stores and exclusive IP-focused product collections are hot in retail right now: Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has unveiled a series of themed character flagships around the world, while Camp has been known for its exclusive brand collaborations and entertainment-driven activations for Trolls , Frozen and more. Most recently, when fashion and accessories retailer Primark unveiled its 450 th store worldwide at the Florida Mall in Orlando, it announced it would have an entire f

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Product Model And Enterprise Business Management Lead The Conversation with Tracy Woo This year, I had the pleasure of attending three standout conferences: Atlassian Team24 and ServiceNow Knowledge 24, and last week the TBM Conference in San Diego (with a co-branded CloudyCon for FinOps).

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A number of local and independent grocers — including Bowman’s Market , Maurer’s Market IGA , Neiman’s Family Market , Queen’s Price Chopper and Soelbergs Market — are adopting Instacart ‘s AI-powered smart Caper Carts. Together the stores serve customers across eight states, including Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The leaders of two of America’s top musical instrument retailers, Guitar Center and Sweetwater, say they’re trying to engage customers both online and in stores.

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Sneaker marketplace StockX has named Greg Schwartz, the company’s Co-founder, President and COO, as its next CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Current CEO Scott Cutler, who was one of the company’s earliest investors and advisors, will step down but will remain through 2024 to help ensure a smooth transition. Schwartz co-founded StockX, a platform for buyers and sellers of sneakers, apparel, electronics and collectibles, in 2016 with Dan Gilbert, Josh Luber and Chris Kaufman.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

An $825 million infusion led by General Atlantic and Stripes will fortify the athleisure brand’s already formidable challenge to market leader Lululemon.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The family-owned department store chain plans to open its first store in North Dakota next year and is investing $100 million to renovate its existing stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Big Lots has upgraded its mobile app, available to current and new members of its Big Reward loyalty program and offering features including in-store rewards access, a personalized dashboard for tracking earnings and exclusive notifications for special offers. Additionally, the app now provides “Rewards Ready” notifications about new rewards, maximizing members’ savings and engagement with Big Lots.

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Practical eCommerce

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

DSA's can attract valuable top-of-funnel shoppers to nurture and convert into customers. The post Dynamic Search Ads Tap Informational Queries appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Build-A-Bear Workshop ’s IP partnerships have always been one of its biggest differentiators, but now the retailer is bringing its collaboration with Sanrio to the next level with a new workshop in Los Angeles. The companies will open a new retailtainment destination at Westfield Century City on November 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty that will give consumers the chance to use Build-A-Bear’s renowned experience to customize one of Sanrio’s beloved characters.

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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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Fabric Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Topper Tuesday takes a break from the business of business to honor U.S. Veterans. I am a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard and I even managed to squeeze in a tour with the U.S. Navy. I am sharing a verbatim “FORWARD” to the journal a WWII sailor wrote 40 years after Pearl Harbor. A direct on-scene journal–all typos and grammar as originally written.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Food insecurity in the U.S. is at an all-time high, with one in four Americans struggling to afford basic groceries due to rising food costs – a situation only exacerbated by inflation. Amid this crisis, the growing interest of major retailers in a strategy called dynamic pricing raises concerns that its widespread adoption could further hinder Americans’ ability to put food on the table.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Nirvana has launched ‘Nirvana Best’, its first-ever Amber Ale (0.5% ABV) and its take on a quintessentially British best bitter. Available in 500ml bottles and keg, the beer also features Nirvana’s new bold look – soon to be featured across its now eight-strong range.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The trade organization is maintaining its holiday forecast for the year, stating that households are in decent financial shape.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Stores in three different Cambridgeshire towns were found to be selling illegal vapes and tobacco in a series of raids last week. Cambridgeshire County Council announced that the seizures were made on 6 November from shops in Whittlesey, March and Charteris.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Despite quarterly sales volumes taking a hit, CEO Ethan Brown told analysts that the company’s price hikes are helping on its path to profitability.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Promotional compliance is a critical driver of in-store success, yet many brands struggle to accurately track whether their promotions are executed as planned—or fail to track them at all. Traditional methods often rely on field teams or retailer feedback, which can be slow, incomplete, and biased. Issues like missing promotional signage, misplaced products, or incorrect pricing can severely impact a campaign’s effectiveness.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Businesses should broaden how they view their choice of payment provider to simultaneously contain costs while also leveraging innovation to improve efficiency and better engage and serve customers.

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

How is the restaurant business changing as chains such as Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Denny's close?

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The app is available to Big Rewards members and includes exclusive deals and a personalized dashboard, among other features.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Supposedly, the Amazon glasses could improve a delivery driver's efficiency.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Jimmy Choo saw single-digit growth, while the company attributed second quarter declines at Versace and Michael Kors to soft luxury demand.

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Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Starbucks has become a popular hangout spot for American teens and tweens, but why?

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

New research reveals 5 barriers to supply chain collaboration and proven ways to overcome them.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Big Lots continues to deliver on its promise of extreme customer value.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

hmv is to embark on a new chapter as it expands into the sale of books this November. The move marks the retailer’s first major foray into literature as a standalone offering within its retail space. hmv is devoting an entire floor of its flagship store to its newest venture. The hmv 363 Bookshop will open on 18 November ahead of the busy festive period, featuring a live events stage among a curated range of hidden gems to excite and delight book enthusiasts.

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B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Shop theft continues to be the biggest trigger for violence against retail workers, according to a survey by trade union Usdaw. Interim results from over 4,000 retail staff responses show that in the last twelve months: · 69% have experienced verbal abuse.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

TK Maxx has reinforced its commitment to Norwich’s Castle Quarter by signing a new ten-year lease on its 23,000 sq ft store. This agreement, which includes a break clause after five years, underscores the clothing and homewares retailer’s long-term presence at the city’s popular leisure and lifestyle destination. Castle Quarter’s diverse tenant mix combines traditional retail with a growing portfolio of social and entertainment brands, strengthening its appeal as a central Norwich hotspot.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX claims a Binance scheme led to its collapse.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Redical, the UK real estate owner and operator founded by Mikko Syrjanen and Petteri Barman, has appointed Savills as the property manager for its core UK retail and leisure destinations. Savills will manage the portfolio, which includes Victoria Leeds, The Liberty Romford, and Clayton Square Liverpool, covering a total of nearly 1.2 million sq ft and drawing a combined annual footfall of 32 million.

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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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