Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

One thing brands and retailers can count on this holiday season is that shoppers are being more frugal when it comes to buying gifts. A recent survey of more than 2,000 consumers revealed that over half won’t be able to buy as many gifts as last season, with more than one-quarter of the respondents claiming they plan to limit how much they spend. This means brands will need to be more strategic when it comes to their ecommerce initiatives and potentially explore new ways to meet their end-of-yea

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Practical eCommerce

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Any list of helpful ecommerce tools would be extensive. Here are five must-haves per our correspondent. The post My Top Ecommerce Tools for 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

atria Watford, a prominent retail and leisure destination in the UK, managed by Global Mutual, has expanded its retail offerings with a series of new store openings. This development diversifies the shopping experience for visitors, with a range of new brands arriving at the centre. ProCook , a well-known kitchenware brand, has recently opened a new store in Atria Watford’s lower mall.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a twist of events, Nvidia, a leading manufacturer of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, has informed its Chinese client base about the delay in the release of its latest AI chip, the H20, until early next year.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The new government in New Zealand says it will roll back plans for a ‘generational’ ban on the sale of tobacco products, only weeks after similar measures were put forward in the UK. New Zealand’s centre-right National Party has today sealed a coalition agreement with two other populist and libertarian parties after six years of.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Braehead has recently expanded its retail offerings with the opening of a new TK Maxx store. The property, managed by Global Mutual and owned by SGS, welcomes this addition as part of its ongoing development. The newly opened TK Maxx store, covering 27,000 square feet, is set to provide shoppers with a range of affordable brands and designer labels.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Poundland has announced the reopening of seven additional former Wilko stores before Christmas. This move increases the total number of former Wilko stores transitioning to Poundland to 63, underscoring the retailer’s dynamic expansion strategy. As part of its largest growth plan in history, Poundland aims to add around 1 million square feet of new space and open 86 stores within a three-month period.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Avoid these holiday scams and enjoy your 2023 shopping season.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

JD is set to upscale its presence in the UK this weekend. This expansion includes the opening of bigger and better stores in Altrincham, Paisley, and Dover, following on the heels of last week’s unveiling of an expansive new store in Edmonton Green. Reinforcing its status as a key player in the UK’s trainer and sports fashion retail market, JD is committed to ensuring that shoppers across the UK have access to their favourite brands, including Nike, Adidas, The North Face, and Under

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Will Black Friday eventually become meaningless?

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Lone Design Club has announced its third annual partnership with Landsecto to launch a captivating Christmas pop-up store at One New Change. This year’s “Conscious Christmas Surprise” pop-up, opening on 20th November, aims to highlight sustainable and socially responsible fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands, offering consumers a unique shopping experience during the festive season.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Each and every holiday season, many workers are responsible for all the planning, preparation, and execution for the success of retail stores. These factors are critical for retailers along with the logistics and delivery of consumer products.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The brand has marked the beginning of Christmas as it gives fans hundreds of opportunities to win exclusive merchandise with the launch of Zest Quest. Zest Quest challenges fans to match Hooch fruits to earn points, with high scorers getting the chance to spin to win merch. The free-to-play game is available through QR codes.

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Digital Doughnut

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In today's fiercely competitive market, with unprecedented inflation, brands are continuously exploring innovative strategies to foster customer loyalty, enhance sales growth, and gain valuable consumer insights. Against the backdrop of escalating inflation, loyalty programs have emerged as a potent tool for achieving these goals.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Coca-Cola’s Christmas tour starts in Glasgow 24 November with the second stop in Edinburgh on 25 November. The Truck returns with 17 stops. Coca-Cola has also teamed up with charity and giving platform Neighbourly to support local communities and inspire acts of kindness at the Truck Tour stops and beyond. A spokesperson said: “The journey.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a trend that's shaking up the holiday season, Americans are making the most of a longer Thanksgiving travel window, especially remote workers.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

MPK Garages, one of the largest forecourt operators, says it has seen food and drink sales double since joining Nisa. MPK Garages switched its 28 forecourt stores to Nisa over the summer. It runs sites in the Midlands, Yorkshire, the north-east of England, Oxfordshire, and the South-west, all supplied by Essar, Gulf or Texaco. MPK.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Ready to work full-time for 3 days instead of a 4 day work week?

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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Darren Briggs, founder and chief executive of forecourt retailer Ascona Group, has been named Wales Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023. The award recognises Briggs’s leadership as Ascona embarked on a redevelopment programme across its portfolio, as part of its strategy to take “unloved forecourts and transform them.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Amazon workers strike and make their demands known across Europe.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Co-op is claiming its members now save an average of 7.5% compared with shopping at other convenience retailers, following its biggest-ever investment in pricing. The business says it has invested £90m overall into prices in 2023, with members now saving 7.5% on average on essential everyday items such as milk and eggs in comparison.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Give thanks for safe Thanksgiving leftovers.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

While the impact of shoplifting on retailers is clear to most, new data shows that 45% of UK consumers are also concerned about the rise in shop theft, with Gen Z most likely to say they’re anxious about the increase. The latest data from consumer research company GWI also found that UK consumers believe there needs to.

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RetailWire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Small Business Saturday is not to be taken lightly.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Today in London, HMV ‘s largest entertainment retail store opens its doors at the brand’s new flagship location, 363 Oxford Street. This opening marks HMV’s return to its first site, where it originally began its journey in 1921, embedding itself once again in the heart of London’s retail scene. The launch weekend is set to draw crowds with an appearance from the iconic band Madness , who will engage with fans and experience the retail environment from behind the tills.

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