Steve Dennis

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Anyone who follows the machinations of the retail industry will know that many struggling retailers continue to put forth breathless pronouncements of their alleged transformations. Yet the department store industry in particular seems to be the poster child for doubling down on a losing hand. In the United States, the mid-priced tier—Macy’s, JC Penney, Kohl’s, and Dillard’s—have tried a lot of things, but ultimately have been running to stand still for years.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In 2024, it won’t be your dad’s supply chain. Shoppers’ retail preferences will be unlike anything we’ve seen even just a year ago. More fluid. Less predictable. Highly distributed! These four emerging trends elevate the urgency for supply chain execs to move distributed order management (DOM) to the top of their lists. #1: Retailers are testing brands, hiding the parent brand.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re a sneakerhead looking to turn your love for kicks into a profitable venture, starting a sneaker reselling business is a fantastic idea. The process of sneaker reselling is pretty simple. You scout for both new and used sneakers with a substantial resale value, secure them at competitive prices, and then sell them at a healthy profit. The best part is that you don’t need to create anything from scratch or invest time in production.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Walmart has unveiled a host of new tech-powered experiences that it has already launched or is currently testing, all designed to simplify the lives of its customers. The tools already launched include enhanced search via the use of generative AI, a new beauty try-on experience and a voice assistant in the retailer’s app. Here’s the full slate of new tech that Walmart is rolling out and/or working on: Generative AI-enhanced search to generate more relevant results based on context and allow cust

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ah, the art of gift-giving. Who doesn’t like gifts? Especially when the gift comes from the company that you are working for, or if you are giving gifts to your co-workers, colleagues, or employees, it definitely has a personal touch to it. Corporate Gifts are one way to foster a good relationship with people around you or the people you do your business with.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Kroger Co. Foundation has awarded $1 million in grants to organizations empowering and advancing the Hispanic community as it marks Hispanic Heritage Month. “We launched the Racial Equity Fund in 2020 to catalyze innovative approaches that help create stronger communities,” said Keith Dailey, Group VP of Corporate Affairs at Kroger and President of the Foundation.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The empowerment of a field force could be the crucial factor that determines whether a brand edges ahead of the competition or falls behind. The field force is the backbone of a brand; these individuals make direct contact with the market, convey the brand message to the audience, and gather critical feedback from them. Which is why having a well-trained, well-equipped, and highly motivated team is paramount to the success of a brand.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The department store retailer recently closed two of its stores, in Miami and New York City’s Manhattan borough, but is eyeing expansion elsewhere.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Many people are switching to digital money because they notice the comfort and convenience in it. Cryptocurrency in turn can be used for different purposes. It can be both investment, buying, selling, trading, etc. Each user has to determine their main goals on their own. After that, it is worth studying the topic – crypto card. They come in different flavors, and allow you to do transactions related to different tokens.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The apparel e-retailer said it may rehire some of those leaving as it shifts its focus to remaining facilities in Atlanta, Phoenix and Indianapolis.

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Digital Doughnut

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Unlocking the future: From facial recognition to blockchain, AI, and global standardization - the evolution of digital KYC. Embrace the future of identity verification!

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RIS News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

From embracing changing consumer behavior to being proactive in their promotional strategies, there are ways to prevent Ebenezer Scrooge from crushing the holiday spirit.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Creative is a crucial component of an effective paid media ad strategy for the holidays. Watch this video to discover a strategic paid media framework for building effective holiday ad creative. Proven Strategies for Effective Holiday Ad Creative I’m excited to tell you about this framework to build effective strategies for holiday ad creative.

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RIS News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

October holiday sales at Amazon, Target, and Walmart are here, ushering in the holiday shopping season and rewarding loyalty members with early deals.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The DTC men’s apparel brand is hoping to operate 10 locations by the end of the year with more slated to open in 2024.

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RIS News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A host of CPG companies and retailers, including Unilever, Bel Group, and Walmart, are aligning with the Consumer Goods Forum in a bid to combat food waste across the value chain.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Resale momentum continued unabated into 2023, and with 86% of retail executives saying their customers are already participating in resale, the question among brands is no longer if they’ll get into resale but how.

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RIS News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Learn how a change enabled by Levi’s recent ERP upgrade simplifies the retailer’s global ways of working with suppliers in line with industry standards.

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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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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Andrew Rudolph brings 20 years of experience from rival Adidas, where he once served as vice president of U.S. sales.

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RIS News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The retailer is testing a number of generative AI-fueled search and shopping features. Get the details.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The complaint says sellers are cornered into using Fulfillment by Amazon, squeezing out alternative providers. Here’s how.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A leading Glasgow city-centre destination, St. Enoch Centre , has been awarded a prestigious international Green Apple Environment Award for the third time for its environmental achievements. Competing against hundreds of other nominees, St. Enoch Centre has been recognised for its ongoing commitment to sustainable practices including the creation of a Green Ambassador team, enhanced waste management processes and comprehensive staff training.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Make data-driven decisions with real consumer purchase data from over 100 million customers and billions of transactions.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Wunderkind , the leading cross-channel performance marketing solution, today announced its latest integration with Ometria , the first and only Customer Data Experience Platform (CDXP) designed specifically for retail, with over 200 industry-leading global clients, including Sephora, Steve Madden, Hotel Chocolat, and Brooklinen. The partnership provides a unique view of Wunderkind and Ometria together, allowing brands to view Wunderkind sends within the Ometria single customer view, while provid

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The retailer is encouraging shoppers to come into stores to take advantage of big deals after two quarters of losses.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has highlighted the important role of local shops on high streets and neighbourhood parades at a fringe event during Labour Party Conference. The event ‘High Streets: Heart of the Everyday Economy’ looked to explore and examine the important role that businesses on local parades and high streets play in.

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In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Pacsun, GameStop and Tag Heuer have all introduced crypto activations in recent years as the payment option grew in popularity.

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ChannelAdvisor

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The UPC barcode has played a starring role in retail and commerce for almost 50 years. From price checks to product identification, this one-dimensional, machine-readable data carrier has been crucial to tracking, tracing and managing inventory across all channels. But as the world and commerce have evolved, so have the demands of today’s consumers.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail leaders need to know about and strategize for next year’s supply chain challenges.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

CJ Lang & Son, the wholesaler for Spar in Scotland, has acquired Glasgow based convenience chain ScotFresh Group , an award-winning independent retail operation based in Glasgow and the Scottish central belt. The acquisition will see the nine ScotFresh branded stores and 130 colleagues moving over to be supported by CJ Lang & Son. Chief.

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