Fri.Jul 02, 2021

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Amacor opens Wrexham store

TalkingRetail

Growing convenience group Amacor Capital has signed a deal that sees them take on their third former Co-op site this week. The new store, situated in Garden Village, Wrexham, will be the 16th for the group. The latest acquisition has been fitted with a Nisa Local fascia, and services including Costa Coffee, Tango Ice Blast, This story continues at Amacor opens Wrexham store.

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Experts: iOS 15 Is a “Wake Up Call for Email Marketers”

Omnisend

Reading Time: 4 minutes. The upcoming rollout of iOS 15 some time this fall means that, for the most part, open rates are dead. But, essentially, what does that mean for email marketers, or marketers in general who depend on email for conversions? We talked with a few email experts to get their insights into the iOS 15 open rate debacle, as well as how marketers should respond.

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Burgen expands plant-based loaf range

TalkingRetail

Bread brand Burgen has launched two new loaves for its Sprouted Grains range, in response to the “current and continuing consumer demand for plant-based options”. Soya & Linseed and Oat & Quinoa are available from Nisa in 575g loaves, retailing at £1.50. Burgen’s Sprouted Grains range is a “great choice for the health-conscious consumer”, offering.

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Retail Therapy: Beer brands go all out this July 4th

RetailDive

Natural Light set its sights on breaking a slip and slide world record, while Pabst Blue Ribbon created a pack of beer inspired by America's founding.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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How To Rank YouTube Videos Fast On First Page In 2021?

Ecommerce Guru

If obtaining YouTube fame is a mystery to you, you've come to the correct place! This article will show you how to rank YouTube videos to appear on the first page in 2021. The post How To Rank YouTube Videos Fast On First Page In 2021? appeared first on Ecommerce Guru.

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Dressbarn owner snaps up British luxury label Ralph & Russo

RetailDive

Retail Ecommerce Ventures, whose roster of bankrupt retailers has swelled since its founding two years ago, revives legacy brands online.

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Garment factories in Bangladesh stay open despite new lockdown

RetailDive

A rapid rise of COVID-19 infections linked to the delta variant led the Bangladesh government to call for a seven-day lockdown to limit spread, but garment factories received an exemption.

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Haribo struggling to reach supermarket shelves due to lorry driver shortage

365 Retail

Sweets giant Haribo has revealed it is struggling to get stocks to stores across the UK because of a shortage of lorry drivers. The German confectionery business, responsible for Starmix and Tangfastics, said: “As is the case with many manufacturers and retailers throughout the country, we are experiencing challenges with regards to the nationwide driver shortage.

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The Weekly Closeout: Walmart's private brand insulin and who's buying Reebok?

RetailDive

The big-box giant is expanding on its healthcare ambitions, and we have a better idea who's bidding for Adidas' baby brother now.

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A complete guide to Pinterest ads for digital agencies

Funnel.io

As of Q4 2020, Pinterest has amassed over 459 million active monthly users and its audience base continues to grow, capturing the attention of the previously elusive male, Millennial, and Gen Z demographic. In the same quarter, Pinterest's revenue grew by 76% year over year to reach $706 million dollars and weekly conversions rose by 300% thanks to its advertising success.

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

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Urban Outfitters enters men's makeup category in partnership with Hims & Hers

RetailDive

More veteran retailers are partnering with DTC brands to appeal to younger, digitally savvy consumers.

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A complete guide to Pinterest ads for digital agencies

Funnel.io

As of Q4 2020, Pinterest has amassed over 459 million active monthly users and its audience base continues to grow, capturing the attention of the previously elusive male, Millennial, and Gen Z demographic. In the same quarter, Pinterest's revenue grew by 76% year over year to reach $706 million dollars and weekly conversions rose by 300% thanks to its advertising success.

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Apparel maker Global Brands shares stop trading

RetailDive

The company, which makes products for Ellen Tracy, b new york and others, has been selling assets and negotiating with lenders as it tries to stabilize.

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Soft drinks: Thirst aid

TalkingRetail

Soft drinks have always been a key player within the convenience sector, but the category has undergone some dramatic changes over the past year. The sudden emergence of Covid-19 and subsequent lockdowns saw a reduction in the number of shoppers visiting their local convenience store to pick up soft drinks on-the-go. Added to this, many. This story continues at Soft drinks: Thirst aid.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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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Online Retail in 2021: How to Create an Excellent eCommerce Experience

Korona

Within the last 10-20 years retail has evolved into, effectively, a brand new industry. The internet has become an everyday essential for any individual to buy or sell items ranging from basic groceries to $30,000 watches. Prior to the internet, consumers, of course, had to purchase personal goods from departments, warehouses, discounts, pop-up shops, and other brick and mortar stores.

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Bestway Wholesale unveils new field support structure for symbol retailers

TalkingRetail

Bestway Wholesale has unveiled a new structure for its field-based operations team that works with the group’s symbol retailers, in the next phase of its plans to bring together the convenience, franchise, company-owned, and new business functions under one Bestway Retail team. The new team will see current Best-one and Costcutter field-based staff combined to.

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Retail among the gainers as economy adds jobs

RetailWire

The U.S. economy added 850,000 jobs in June, above the 700,000 gain expected by economists, with large pickups in the leisure and hospitality sector (343,000), local education (155,000) and retail (67,000). Average earnings also increased by 10 cents an hour to $30.40, following larger increases in May and April.

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Household and paper: Grime fighters

TalkingRetail

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the household cleaning category has massively benefited from the events of the past year. According to market analyst Kantar, 72% of households increased the number of times they cleaned in 2020, helping sales of cleaning and paper products grow by 60% year on year. As we leave the strictest lockdown measures behind and. This story continues at Household and paper: Grime fighters.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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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Retailers compete for warehouse space

RetailWire

The competition for warehouse space is growing more intense as retailers look for facilities to meet the growing supply demands of consumers purchasing products online for pick-up and delivery. “We’ve been on a long-term journey of shifting consumer behavior from buying in stores to online,” Craig Meyer, president of JLL’s Americas industrial division, said in an interview.

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Retailers urge MPs to deliver tougher penalties for attacks on shopworkers in policing bill

TalkingRetail

Retailers are calling on MPs to support new amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill when it is debated on Monday (5 July). Conservative MP Matt Vickers is proposing tougher penalties for any workers serving the public that are subject to violent attacks. Labour MPs are supporting amendments for specific attacks on shopworkers. This story continues at Retailers urge MPs to deliver tougher penalties for attacks on shopworkers in policing bill.

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Andy Jassy is ready to take the helm at Amazon

RetailWire

Andy Jassy will become the new CEO of Amazon.com on Monday after years prepping for the job. Mr. Jassy brings a meticulous attention to detail, something he shares with current Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The incoming CEO is said to have a more even-tempered personality than Mr. Bezos.

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New Forest Ice Cream adds Strawberry Shortcake to tubs range

TalkingRetail

New Forest Ice Cream has expanded its 500ml tub range with a Clotted Cream Strawberry Shortcake flavour. The variant consists of a clotted cream ice-cream base with strawberries and shortcake pieces, retailing at £3.95. The brand said the launch is a perfect match for Wimbledon and can be used in a range of recipes, including. This story continues at New Forest Ice Cream adds Strawberry Shortcake to tubs range.

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

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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Three Rules for Superior Returns

eCommerceFuel

Today we’re picking things back up with Tal Moore, and this time, we’re covering all things investments—the good, the bad, and the high-returning. In case you missed the last episode , Tal is a born entrepreneur and founder of Franklin’s Popcorn, Softy Wipes, and Guardline Security. He believes that the key to financial freedom is found in your passive income opportunities.

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Viewpoint: Driver crisis is a warning

TalkingRetail

We have talked a lot about how well the convenience sector has coped with the unprecedented challenges of the Covid pandemic, and quite rightly so. Retailers have taken control of their stores and have turned them into safe spaces for shopping, while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of goods and services. However, the level of control. This story continues at Viewpoint: Driver crisis is a warning.

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Chicago raises minimum wage to $15 an hour

RetailWire

Chicago raised its minimum wage to $15 an hour yesterday. Workers that earn tips will start at $9. Employers of workers depending on tips to meet the minimum are expected to make up the difference if they fall short.

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Retailer profile: Simply Fresh, Bitterne Park

TalkingRetail

Steve Bassett is a born retailer, almost literally. His grandparents ran post offices and newsagents and his father followed them into the same trade. Bassett, now 53, came as the third generation into the family business himself when his father bought a store in Weymouth in Dorset, where the younger Bassett was already working for. This story continues at Retailer profile: Simply Fresh, Bitterne Park.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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Portland firms refuse to deliver Amazon orders

RetailWire

Two delivery firms in Portland have said they have stopped making deliveries for Amazon.com until the retail and technology giant changes the way it does business. The companies said that Amazon’s demands and cuts in compensation have made the relationship untenable. Amazon countered that the companies were harming and not helping drivers with the stand they have taken.

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Back to School: Class act

TalkingRetail

The back-to-school season is always a busy time for parents, but in a year of online classes, home-schooling and classroom bubbles, they will be eager to get back to a normal weekday routine as lockdown ends. Independent convenience retailers can support them by making their stores a destination for back-to-school essentials, stocking a range of. This story continues at Back to School: Class act.

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Sears closing its last store in Michigan

RetailWire

Sears is closing its location at Westland Shopping Center, its last remaining department store in the state of Michigan. Eight independently-operated locations continue to operate under the Sears Hometown banner in the state.

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World food and drink: Global grub

TalkingRetail

We live in an increasingly connected world where people can easily experience the culture of a different country or continent, a state of affairs that has had a major impact on the food and drink industry in the UK. Shoppers are no longer satisfied only with traditional food and drink and are increasingly on the. This story continues at World food and drink: Global grub.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib