Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Alibaba Group has nixed plans to spin off its Cloud Intelligence Group as a separate company, citing recently expanded U.S. Alibaba had announced its plans to divide the company into six operating groups in March 2023. Alibaba had announced its plans to divide the company into six operating groups in March 2023. “We

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RIS News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Parent company EnsembleIQ has established a new EIQ Institute group to enhance delivery of high-quality, trusted business intelligence and membership offerings to the retail marketing and technology community.

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RIS News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fossil Group is implementing new mobile point-of-sale technology across its Fossil, Fossil Outlet, and Watch Station stores. Once complete, the technology will be live in hundreds of Fossil locations across 19 countries.

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365 Retail

JULY 5, 2022

The Very Group, operator of multicategory digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has appointed former president and CEO of Walmart Japan Lionel Desclée as group CEO. Current group CEO Henry Birch will step down on 24 September 2022 after four and a half years in the role. The Very Group appoints Lionel Desclée as group CEO.

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Algopix

AUGUST 28, 2023

This is where Facebook groups tailored for Amazon sellers come into play. These groups offer invaluable platforms for sharing knowledge, seeking advice, and staying updated on the latest industry trends. The Power of Community: Why Join Amazon-Focused Facebook Groups?

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Journeys Group, which is parent company Genesco's largest business, is undergoing efforts to move some stores off-mall.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners just announced it will acquire robotic process automation (RPA) software company Blue Prism Group. It plans to merge Blue Prism into Tibco Software, which it already owns. Forrester’s Automation team took a look at this potential merger and had the following thoughts.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 2, 2021

Buying-group obsession is more likely to achieve growth for demand and ABM. Still jamming leads down a funnel? John Arnold explains the mind shift and what teams need to focus on.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For its holiday windows in New York and London, the Lego Group has deployed interactive technology that allows visitors to have a digital snowball fight with their peers across the pond. For each creation shared, the Lego Group will donate a play set to a child in need through charity partners like Save the Children.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The buyer's journey and revenue process, although connected, are different perspectives of the buyer to seller relationship. Learn more in this week's Saying Goodbye to MQLs blog.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In this Q&A, VP and Group Research Director Melissa Parrish explains what initially brought her to Forrester, why she chose to return, and how her experiences have made her a stronger, more effective leader. One in 10 Forrester employees is a boomerang — a former worker who has rejoined the company.

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TalkingRetail

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Budweiser Brewing Group is set to launch a loyalty programme for convenience store partners next year. The programme incentivises stores to stock and maintain an array of Budweiser Brewing Group’s brands by offering cashback rewards to customers.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 12, 2021

Nearly all B2B buying decisions are made by groups. So why are so many marketers still oriented toward leads? Learn why, and see how Forrester's B2B Revenue Waterfall can give you better insights and results.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

Casey’s General Stores will purchase 63 convenience stores from EG America, a subsidiary of the UK-based EG Group. EG Group is pleased to have found a new home for our Certified Oil and Minit Mart portfolio,” said Zuber Issa, Co-founder and Co-CEO of EG Group in a statement.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Buyers work as a group to make a unified decision. As organizations embrace the reality of buying groups, demand programs must change from focusing on individuals to opportunities. Traditional acquisition and nurture programs have ignored the reality of how buyers work together.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Sycamore Partners has created a new holding company for its Ann Taylor , Loft and Talbots brands, the KnitWell Group , which will also provide oversight and shared services to the plus-size women’s apparel brand Lane Bryant. Sycamore had bought the brands from Ascena Retail Group for $540 million in November 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2023

Authentic Brands Group has received approval from the U.S. million and buying the Boardriders group of brands, both in April 2023. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to purchase footwear brand Rockport. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Authentic’s recent purchases include securing the IP for Vince for $76.5

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Alors que les responsables de la demande et du marketing basé sur les comptes (ABM) cherchent à établir de nouvelles bases en 2022, il sera essentiel de se concentrer sur les groupes d'achat pour réussir.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

SHEIN , the online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has acquired Missguided , the women’s fashion brand, from Frasers Group. The post SHEIN Acquires Missguided from Frasers Group appeared first on Retail News and Events.

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TalkingRetail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Asda has announced that it has opened its 100th Asda Express store this week, following its rapid rollout of Co-op and EG Group conversions. Last month, Asda announced that it had completed the acquisition of EG Group’s UK business meaning the retailer will take on hundreds of new convenience stores.

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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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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Poundland has reached a pivotal milestone in its expansion efforts by successfully implementing new clothing ranges in collaboration with its parent company, the Pepco Group. The post Poundland Expands Fashion Offerings in Partnership with Pepco Group Across UK and Ireland Stores appeared first on Retail News and Events.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Frasers Group plc has notably expanded its retail footprint with the opening of a new multifaceted store in Metrocentre, Gateshead. Occupying the former Debenhams unit, the venture brings together several of the Group’s leading brands, including a 50,000 sq. ft Everlast Gym.

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TalkingRetail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Henderson Group and BP Pulse, BP’s electric vehicle charging business, have signed an agreement to work together to install up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) charge points at around 100 Henderson Retail sites across Northern Ireland within the next two years, including at 30 BP… This story continues at Henderson Group and BP Pulse roll out ultra-fast (..)

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

Nordstrom will work with The Folklore Group to better identify and engage with fashion and lifestyle brands founded by Black, Latinx, Asian and other people of color as well as those located in emerging markets.

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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. This story continues at CJ Lang acquires ScotFresh Group stores Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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Store Growers

APRIL 26, 2023

In this piece, we’ll discuss the item group ID attribute and explain what it is, how it works in Google Shopping, what are its formatting requirements, and ways to solve feed issues with this attribute. What Is the Item Group ID Attribute in the Product Feed? Item_group_id allows advertisers to group variants of the same product.

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TalkingRetail

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It… This story continues at Free box of new products for retailers boosted orders, says buying group Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail The wholesale sample box scheme was introduced two years ago, but Sugro has extended the project much more since.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Walmart is expanding its presence in the medtail space through a 10-year partnership with healthcare and insurance provider UnitedHealth Group that will begin in January 2023. Walmart will incorporate UnitedHealth Group’s Optum program to provide analytics and support tools to clinicians.

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Wiser

JULY 20, 2021

You have focus groups, surveys, panels, and the like. In-store audits vs. focus groups is a good conversation to have inside your company. When we first discussed this topic way back in 2016, Raj Rajaratnam, then the VP of Consumer Insights at Clorox, was saying that “focus groups are probably the most misused tool in our tool kit.

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TalkingRetail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Retail space planning expert CADS has helped Northern Ireland’s largest Spar retailer and wholesaler, Henderson Group, improve its space management process with StoreSpace. Henderson Group reached out to CADS following a recommendation from Nielsen, which provides Spaceman planogram technology that partners with StoreSpace.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Luton shopping destination, The Mall, is set to undergo a transformation under the new ownership of Frasers Group. The post Frasers Group, to Rebrand The Mall Luton as “Luton Point” appeared first on Retail News and Events. Notably, JLL and NM Real Estate assume the roles of joint leasing agents in this transformation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2022

UK-based Frasers Group , parent company of Sports Direct , House of Fraser and Flannels , has reportedly acquired digital fashion retailer Missguided for $25.1 Frasers Group wasn’t the only company interested in Missguided. Frasers Group also has acquired other struggling brands including Evans Cycles , Jack Wills and Studio Retail.

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RIS News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Subway will be acquired by affiliates of Roark Capital, while SHEIN partners with SPARC Group to expand their offerings for consumers.

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TalkingRetail

APRIL 21, 2021

The Portman Group, the social responsibility and regulatory body for alcohol, has released new guidance on the naming, packaging, and promotion of alcohol products containing CBD. This story continues at Portman Group issues category guidance on CBD. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Rue Gilt Groupe, the parent company of the parent company of Rue La La and Gilt Groupe , has filed for an IPO with the goal of a $100 million valuation. Rue Gilt Groupe currently has more than 1 million active buyers, of which 40% are between the ages of 18 and 44. Rue Gilt Group also experienced a net loss of $12.6

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365 Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

The partnership will add to ASOS Media Group’s wider retail media programme, whose goal is to add value to ASOS customers with targeted content and offers across a global footprint of 15 territories including the UK, Europe, North America and Australia. said Elton Ollerhead, Director, ASOS Media Group.

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