Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 8, 2024

Best Buy , one of the largest retail collectors of e-waste in the U.S., is partnering with Microsoft on a new activation designed to inspire consumers to recycle their unwanted laptops and tablets. During Earth Month in April, customers can bring in any eligible laptop or tablet to a Best Buy store for recycling and save $50 on a Surface device. These recycled devices will then be used for an innovative contest powered by Junk Kouture , a youth-focused sustainable fashion competition.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 8, 2024

Harnessing the power of marketing analytics isn’t just about crunching numbers — it’s about unlocking a tidal wave of insights that drive business and marketing understanding and success.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 8, 2024

Boisson has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and shuttered its eight brick-and-mortar stores, according to multiple media reports and a LinkedIn blog post by Boisson founder Nicholas Bodkins. The non-alcoholic (NA) beverage brand plans to continue operating as a wholesaler and a DTC ecommerce retailer. Boisson had taken a “neighborhood stores” approach to brick-and-mortar expansion, opening stores in NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 8, 2024

Microsoft announced — on April Fool’s Day 2024, no less — that it was unbundling Teams from its various Microsoft 365 plans worldwide. While these new changes affect Microsoft customers worldwide, they mirror the changes that the company announced in August last year for its customers within the European Economic Area and Switzerland.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 8, 2024

TikTok is where the action is for brands wanting to go viral today. So many brands have found viral success on the platform, purposefully or accidentally, and there is no other platform that may be as useful to businesses seeking to connect with millennials and Gen Z. However, finding success on TikTok goes beyond the savvy use of hashtags and having fun content to share.

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FastSpring

APRIL 8, 2024

Background: As part of our ongoing commitment to providing you with the best possible experience, we’re streamlining our payment methods to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance. In alignment with this commitment, certain payment methods are being carefully evaluated and, where necessary, removed. This proactive measure enables us to maintain a robust security framework, protecting both your interests and the integrity of our services.

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RetailWire

APRIL 8, 2024

On a routine flight to Houston, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 encountered a mechanical problem. The FAA reported that an engine cover dislodged mid-air, striking the wing flap.

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

The cooler maker’s 20th store, featuring a large customization space, comes as the brand reached $1 billion in sales last year in the drinkware category.

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RetailWire

APRIL 8, 2024

Shoppers are flooding into 99 Cents Only Stores for a final stock-up before closure. With 143 locations in Southern California set to close, there's a push to save them led by Mark J. Miller, CEO of Pic 'N' Save Bargains.

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Practical eCommerce

APRIL 8, 2024

This week: updates on fulfillment, design services, financing, digital marketing, payments, customer support, shoppable videos, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: April 8, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

Analysts from S&P Global Ratings and Bank of America said the pet retailer’s struggles are likely to continue this year and possibly into 2025.

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Practical eCommerce

APRIL 8, 2024

Visuals in social media posts drive engagment. New AI tools produce those visuals instantly from text prompts. The post AI Apps for Social Media Images, Videos, Infographics appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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ESW

APRIL 8, 2024

Last mile delivery, the final stage of the logistics process from a distribution centre to the end customer, presents significant challenges for retailers. This crucial phase plays a pivotal role in shaping customer satisfaction, operational costs and overall business profitability. But last mile delivery is often one of the roadblocks for brands wanting to expand their DTC presences into new markets.

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Profitero

APRIL 8, 2024

3 things we’ve learned while building our AI assistant, Ask Profitero 1. Learn to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich If you had to teach an alien from outer space to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, how would you write the instructions?

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

The bankruptcy filing comes just days after the discount retailer announced plans to liquidate and close all stores.

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TalkingRetail

APRIL 8, 2024

Nearly a decade since Peperami’s 'Animal' was last seen on TV screens, the creative is back.

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

Retailers are trying numerous strategies — from technology to teamwork — to minimize losses.

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TalkingRetail

APRIL 8, 2024

Nisa Local, also known as The Brow, in Watford, has donated £1,200 to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Bhaktivedanta Manor through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

The specialty grocer, which operates the checkout tech at just two stores, will follow the same path as Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S., a spokesperson confirmed Friday.

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TalkingRetail

APRIL 8, 2024

Data sampled from across from PayPoint’s network of 28,000 UK convenience stores reveals which chocolate products saw the biggest sales spikes in the week running up to the Easter bank holiday (25 – 31 March), compared to the previous four weeks (26 February – 24… This story continues at PayPoint data reveals biggest selling chocolate products over Easter week Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

The upcoming openings will build on Uniqlo's plan to reach 200 stores in North America by 2027.

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RetailWire

APRIL 8, 2024

Shake Shack has made a move that seems to be aimed directly at Chick-fil-A. Its latest promotion offers a free chicken sandwich, but only on Sundays throughout April.

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

Along with its DTC site, the brand launched at 685 Ulta Beauty stores and on the retailer’s website.

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TalkingRetail

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent retailers have described as “harrowing” the findings of a survey from Independent Retail News that found crime was having a huge impact on shop owners’ mental health.

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

A livestreamed event from Alabama’s Majestic Caverns builds on a more aggressive marketing strategy for the outdoor lifestyle brand.

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RetailWire

APRIL 8, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corp., through its Inclusive Collection, is expanding its presence in Mexico with the recent opening of the Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlan Golf & Spa Resort.

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

Explore how RMNs & Wi-Fi will revolutionize the in-store retail experience, offering targeted ads & enhanced customer experiences.

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RetailWire

APRIL 8, 2024

Spirit Airlines announced Monday that it has struck a deal with Airbus to push back all aircraft deliveries originally slated for the second quarter of 2025 through 2026. This move comes as part of the company's efforts to hoard cash, with about 260 pilots facing furloughs.

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RetailDive

APRIL 8, 2024

But some submarkets are doing better than others when it comes to asking rents and availability.

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RetailWire

APRIL 8, 2024

Residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, are bracing for the imminent departure of Uber and Lyft, the popular ride-hailing apps. The reason? A contentious dispute with the city's government over driver pay is threatening to disrupt the everyday commutes and travel plans of thousands of residents.

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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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