Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Albertsons has completed its rollout of an inventory management platform specifically designed for the rapidly changing nature of fresh products, deploying the solution across its more than 2,000 supermarkets in just seven months’ time. The Afresh Technologies predictive ordering platform will power forecasting, inventory and store operations, providing department managers with easy-to-use ordering tools that leverage real-time insights.

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Omniconvert

JANUARY 13, 2023

This blog post delves deeply into the most crucial KPIs and metrics for customer loyalty. Get ready for formulas, examples, and a highlight reel of each metric. The post Customer Loyalty Metrics: winning customers and influencing sales. appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

The 2022 holiday season showed slow, but steady, improvement for the retail industry. As economic headwinds curbed spending capacity, online retail grew in the U.S. but at its lowest rate in years: up 3.5% to $211.7 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. Global digital sales topped $1.1 trillion for the season, while sales in the U.S. hit $270 billion , according to Salesforce.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 13, 2023

Co-CEOs Marc Maurer and Martin Hoffmann talk through the brand’s approach to scale, new store openings and why wholesale works.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Beauty brand Morphe ’s parent company FORMA Brands has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in order to facilitate the sale of its assets for $33 million. The sale is part of an agreement that FORMA’s parent company, FB Debt Financing Guarantor, reached with an entity controlled by the agent under FORMA Brands’ existing secured debt. These lenders include Jefferies Finance and funds managed by Cerberus Capital Management and FB Intermediate Holdings.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 13, 2023

Reading Time: 10 minutes. WooCommerce is one of the leading ecommerce platforms that allows you to sell pretty much anything online. The platform is built on WordPress and has everything you need to start an online business from secure payments to configurable shipping options. Besides physical products such as t-shirts, shoes, and jewelry, you can also use WooCommerce to advertise your services, sell digital products, and charge for appointments.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 13, 2023

Reading Time: 7 minutes. WooCommerce is the most popular ecommerce solution. According to Builtwith , it’s on 23% of websites using ecommerce technologies: WooCommerce offers a lot of flexibility and customization options, which is one of the reasons it’s in our list of the best ecommerce platforms for 2023. Once you’ve set up your WooCommerce store , you’ll also want to make sure it’s collecting email addresses.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Lululemon is in the process of rolling out a cloud-based RFID inventory management solution to its 600+ stores globally that will help the retailer optimize its in-store product assortments. The Nedap iD Cloud already has been deployed in lululemon’s nearly 400 North American stores, with plans to expand it to stores in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific in early 2023.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 13, 2023

Reading Time: 10 minutes. When the time comes to sell your products online, ecommerce players have more options than ever. From specialized ecommerce services to ecommerce website builders, online merchants have many options. The ecommerce space continues to evolve with the advent of new tech solutions and tools. Consequently, it has made it possible for small and medium-sized businesses to drive more innovation, provide added value, and maintain close competition in the market.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

As it completes its restructuring and moves forward on the path to profitability, rental subscription service Rent the Runway has opened a storefront on Amazon where it will sell both pre-worn and new apparel. Rent the Runway’s new branded Amazon Fashion storefront features hundreds of pre-worn styles from 35 brands. The company also plans to roll out an exclusive selection of new merchandise from its Design Collective, which features collaborations with top designers for limited-edition collect

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RetailDive

JANUARY 13, 2023

The holidays led many consumers to buy more discretionary items, but they’re likely going to remain careful about their spending this year.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 13, 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes. The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays in East Asian cultures. This year, the Lunar New Year falls on January 22, 2023. It is celebrated in: China Taiwan Vietnam South Korea Indonesia Malaysia The Philippines Singapore. This holiday marks the start of a new year and is an important time for family gatherings, traditional customs, and exchanging good wishes for the upcoming year.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 13, 2023

Teri Bariquit spent nearly 40 years at the retailer and is credited with dragging its merchandising operations into the 21st century.

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Etaily

JANUARY 13, 2023

The partnership between the American footwear company and Singapore-headquartered eCommerce platform in the Philippines projects aggressive growth targets for the year. The post Skechers widens footprint in the Philippines with etaily, unveils growth plans for 2023 appeared first on etaily.

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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

JANUARY 13, 2023

The move serves as a potentially worrying sign to agencies that have invested heavily in marketing services related to the red-hot category.

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RetailMinded

JANUARY 13, 2023

If you want your independent retail business to be successful and grow, you need to adopt the right marketing methods. The good news is, there are plenty of marketing techniques you can employ that are available at little or no cost. Set Up a Google Business Profile. As an independent retailer, you need to draw potential customers to your business using both online and offline marketing strategies.

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RetailWire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Rent the Runway plans to offer hundreds of its “pre-loved” clothing for sale on Amazon.com. Jennifer Hyman, CEO of Rent the Runway, said that the company’s relationship with Amazon could be a “key engine” for sales and profit growth.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 13, 2023

The retailer, which once had a footprint of 230 stores, is among the latest retail brand names up for grabs following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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RetailWire

JANUARY 13, 2023

In 2019, Microsoft made a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, the company that developed ChatGPT. The technology giant has invested another $2 billion to help build the chatbot that answers questions, writes documents and offers responses on topics put to it.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 13, 2023

Dave’s Gourmet is producing the TikTok sauce sensation while beauty company Lancôme courts a younger generation.

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RetailWire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Apple CEO Tim Cook recommended to the company’s board of directors that his salary be cut by $35 million to $49 million. Mr. Cook will likely earn more than $49 million this year with stock awards and bonuses.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 13, 2023

Dollar General also faces a lawsuit from the state’s attorney general that accuses the retailer of deceptive pricing.

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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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RetailWire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Dieunerst Collin was a young kid when he was recorded by a customer in a case of mistaken identity. The side-eye the young man gave the man who was recording him became a viral meme that has been tied to Popeyes ever since. Mr. Collin grew up and became an offensive lineman at Lake Erie College. He’s now signed a NIL deal with Popeyes.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 13, 2023

The executive will broaden her scope to lead the digital side of the business as current President and CEO of The Bay, Iain Nairn, retires.

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RetailWire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Subway is considering a sale of the company that could result in a deal topping $10 billion. The sandwich chain said it would not comment on rumors and that it was “focused on moving the brand forward with our transformational journey to help our franchisees be successful and profitable.”.

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RetailDive

JANUARY 13, 2023

The DTC beauty brand announced it is releasing a vegan version of its Balm Dotcom, which was met with strong customer reactions online.

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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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RetailWire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Adidas failed to convince an eight-person jury in New York that Thom Brown infringed on its trademark when the luxury designer used four stripes in its designs. Adidas, which is known for its three-stripe sneakers, said that the Thom Browne designs were similar to its own.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 13, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes. Would you like to generate more orders, engage and delight your customers, and save time all at once? Then you need to use marketing automation workflows. An automated email workflow frees up your time, contacting your subscribers while allowing you to focus on other tasks. It also gives a consistent experience for your visitors, ensuring that everyone receives the same welcome or confirmation email, the same prompt to leave a review, or personalized product recommendati

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RetailWire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Climeworks AG has developed technology that pulls carbon dioxide out of the air and stores it in the ground in a similar fashion to trees. The company said it has figured out how to scale its technology in a meaningful way. “We hope we are growing from a teenager to a grown-up in this industry,” said Christoph Gebald, co-CEO of Climeworks. The company claims Microsoft, Shopify and Stripe Inc. as customers.

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RetailWire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Walmart has eliminated single-use plastic bags at its stores in Connecticut, Colorado and New York. The retailer is attempting to get ahead of state laws that would require the chain to end its use of single-use plastic bags and to help achieve its goal of becoming a zero-waste company in the U.S. by 2025.

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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

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