Technology & Innovation BONUS EPISODE: NRF “Big Show” Recap We’re just back from New York and the 2023 edition of the National Retail Federation’s Big Show. As we rest our weary legs, we hop back on the mic to share some of our key takeaways gleaned from the Expo floor, the conference stages, conversations in the halls, and at various events we attended. We […] Remarkable Retail Podcast January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Marketing: SocialPodcastsShoppersTechnology & InnovationTwitterDept. GroceryInternational - North AmericaAmazonData & InsightsConsultingStrategyExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Bensons for Beds boosted by strong ecommerce sales Bensons for Beds has recorded strong sales growth in the last three months of 2022, following investment in its stores and ecommerce site. The bed and mattress retailer saw its… The post Bensons for Beds boosted by strong ecommerce sales appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read International - UKTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Prada unveils ninth exclusive timecapsule NFT Luxury fashion retailer Prada has announced the latest launch of its ‘Timecapsule’ NFT collection. The Timecapsule drop is an online monthly event that takes place on the first Thursday of… The post Prada unveils ninth exclusive timecapsule NFT appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read NFTCryptoInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Pacsun Names 17-Year Company Veteran Co-CEO Pacsun has appointed President Brie Olson to the role of Co-CEO alongside Co-CEO Mike Relich, effective March 9, 2023. Current Pacsun Co-CEO Alfred Chang will step down after 17 years with the company to join Fear of God as CEO. Chang will stay with Pacsun in his current capacity until March 8 to facilitate the […] Retail TouchPoints January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesTechnology & InnovationMetaversePartnershipsTrends: TechPredictions and ForecastsMerchandisingMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Should Your Business Invest in Technology Now? The big takeaway Your customers will respond to offerings that are genuinely useful and helpful to them, even in an economic downturn. The key is investing in innovation that adds value, rather than chasing what’s trendy. Need proof? Beauty giant L’Oreal has invested more in research and development every year, even in tough times. That […] Salesforce January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. HBCExecutivesEconomyStrategyData & InsightsInsight ProvidersMetaverseMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersMarketing: SocialMerchandisingTargetTech: AR and VR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How Wayfair is Prioritizing Innovation in its Brick-and-Mortar Strategy Wayfair is prioritizing innovation across its organization, supported by technology providers like Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. While at the National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City last week, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan spoke with Kevin O’Riordan, head of physical retail and supply chain engineering at Wayfair, and Fredrik Carlegren, vice president of marketing and communications at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. In […] Kristina Stidham January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationStrategyCustomer ExperienceShoppersMarketing: SocialVendorsOperations & Supply ChainDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Boston Engineer Tests Pure-Play Curbside Pickup Store in Boston The Boston Globe writes about Addie’s, a new independent pickup-only grocery store that has opened in Norwood, Massachusetts, about 20 miles south of Boston. It is, the Globe writes, “the brainchild of Jim McQuade, an aerospace engineer by training, who says he became ‘obsessed’ with the online grocery concept more than a decade ago, after […] MorningNewsBeat January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read BOPISBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationCompetitionResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. DairyCOVID19Associates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Productivity and innovation efforts lift ADM profit Revenues climb 19% in full year. Food Business News January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Chipotle seeks to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of busy spring months [[ Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of its busiest time of the year, which runs from March to May. In recent months, restaurants have found it easier to attract and retain workers, a reversal after the labor crunch that ensued after pandemic lockdowns. However, the sector has […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsAssociatesTechnology & InnovationCOVID19EconomyHealth & WellnessConsumersMeta (Facebook)Dept. HBCData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentTargetInternational - North AmericaAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open about 30 new stores over next five years [[ Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club on Thursday said it will open more than 30 new stores in the U.S., marking its most aggressive expansion in years. The warehouse club’s next store is expected to open in Florida in 2024. Sam’s Club also plans to open five fulfillment and distribution centers this year, with the […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarWalmartCostcoData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainEconomyCOVID19Dept. FuelAssociatesDept. GrocerySams ClubShoppersBOPISBed Bath & BeyondBJ’s Wholesale ClubDept. BeverageDept. PetPackagingDept. NonfoodCompetitionDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsDept. Paper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List: this is your last chance to enter We’re gearing up to publish the latest edition of the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List. RTIH is scouring the retail tech world to find the most influential figures for this comprehensive list of people and trends that shaped the industry in 2022 and will continue to drive it further in 2023. With the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessTwitterDeliveryBrick and MortarCOVID19MetaverseTrends: TechNFTQ Commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation NRF 2023: Top Retail Influencers’ Key Takeaways The RETHINK Retail team ventured to NYC from January 14-17th for NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. While there, we had the opportunity to speak with attendees from our Top Retail Influencer community and learn about their event experience. #TRI members- April Sabral, Andrew Smith, Carl Boutet, Alberto Serrentino, Charles Haseman, Christine Russo, Guy Courtin, and […] Rethink Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesData VisualizationOmnichannelBrick and MortarCustomer ExperienceReturnsAssociatesTrends: RetailSustainabilityResults & InvestmentIndustry Conferences and EventsMerchandisingInsight ProvidersConsultingDept. ApparelVendorsMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation DOJ suing Google for anti-competitive behavior in digital ad market The Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust suit against Google, arguing that the tech giant has engaged in monopolistic behavior including leveraging its market dominance to force digital advertisers to use its services. Google has responded by accusing the government of trying “to pick winners and losers in the highly competitive advertising-technology sector.” RetailWire January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentGoogleTechnology & InnovationLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for SEO Google thus far disallows AI-generated content in its index. But the SEO benefit of ChatGPT and similar tools is increased productivity, not producing entire articles. The post 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for SEO appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read ChatGPTData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationGoogleDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Three Use Cases for Amazon Marketing Cloud It seems like everyone is talking about Amazon Marketing Cloud lately. You might be wondering why there is so much excitement for AMC, and how you can actually use Amazon’s newest analytics tool to grow your business. Today, we’ll walk through three categories of use cases that advertisers like yourself can start implementing today. What […] Intentwise January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 4 min read AmazonData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationShoppersTargetMarketing: ShopperStore LocationAcquisitionSustainabilityStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Sweatcoin steps up personalisation with MoEngage Crypto-rewards health & fitness app, Sweatcoin, steps up personalisation with MoEngage. Sweatcoin, the step counting app that pays customers to get active by converting their steps into currency, has partnered with MoEngage, the leading insights-led customer engagement platform, to enhance customer engagement as it fuels the growth of its Movement Economy. Sweatcoin is a new breed of […] Modern Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read ShoppersInternational - UKHealth & WellnessEconomyCryptoData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Ways To Create A Logo That Will Stand Out On The High Street The online eCommerce and retail industries are consistently adapting to new trends and technology, such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and other innovations. All successful businesses are resultantly aware that flexibility is the key to longevity and maintaining customers. But, while recent years have seen a focus on eCommerce, this is expected to make up […] Modern Retail January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: BrandInternational - UKTrends: FinanceTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsBNPL 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Translating trends into innovation: How beauty brands in APAC can stay relevant Today’s consumers want the beauty brands they use to source ingredients ethically, are transparent and authentic, appealing to the senses, and offer products with high efficacy. With this in mind, how can brands find the right balance of these trends while still delivering good value to their discerning consumers? In 2023, there will be a […] Mintel January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCConsumersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Blockchain, metaverse continue to command CMO interest despite snags Just 10% of surveyed marketers think the metaverse isn’t relevant to their industry while 41% plan to use blockchain in 2023, per Deloitte. MarketingDive January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read MetaverseTrends: TechblockchainExecutivesConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation What are the leading companies in 3D bioprinting? Bioprinting is a promising technology that offers hope to patients on the notoriously lengthy waiting lists for organ donation. Not unlike additive manufacturing, bioprinting involves 3D printing technology but instead uses organic material. The aim is to imitate natural tissue for a range of applications, including drug discovery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. BCC Research January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. Natural / OrganicTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPhilanthropyOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: SocialHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation How to Start a Retail Business Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of someone’s life, and the satisfaction that comes with owning a successful business can be life-changing. It isn’t all easy, but seeing your labor bear fruit can be worth the effort. Starting a retail business, in particular, is one of the most popular small […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read ShoppersVendorsResults & InvestmentStrategyCompetitionTargetStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelAssociatesTechnology & InnovationConsumersCustomer ExperienceLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: SocialDept. Toys & GamesStart UpsPartnershipsData & InsightsBrick and MortarGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Unfinished Legacy Drives Pop-up Sales with Tap to Pay on iPhone with Shopify POS With Tap to Pay on iPhone for Shopify POS. Unfinished Legacy runs its pop up shops and accepts contactless payments using just an iPhone—no card reader required. More Shopify January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read ShopifyPop UpsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Nike’s Journey To Marketing Excellence When Nike’s ten business development principles were written by Rob Strasser in 1977 the words marketing, systems, research and planning were all dirty words inside of Nike’s culture. I know, I was there at a critical time in Nike’s growth. During those days Nike had very idiosyncratic, gruff, scruffy but brilliant leaders, who even thought […] Branding Strategy January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read Dept. ApparelStrategyMarketing: BrandTechnology & InnovationAmazonResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeConsumersPartnershipsExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainData & InsightsDept. NonfoodData VisualizationTargetSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Smartphone shipments plunge to worst low since 2013 Global shipments of smartphones tumbled in Q4 to the lowest level since 2013. Normally the festive period provides a boost for smartphone manufacturers, however thanks to macroeconomic weakness and waning… The post Smartphone shipments plunge to worst low since 2013 appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read International - UKTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Free returns could be on the way out as consumers prepared to pay One in four consumers are willing to pay return fees, according to Sendcloud. Major retailers like H&M and Zara have started charging customers for returns, and as a result one… The post Free returns could be on the way out as consumers prepared to pay appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The […] ChargedRetail January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read ReturnsConsumersInternational - UKTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Sam’s Club to Add 30+ Larger-Format Stores, 5 New Fulfillment Centers Sam’s Club is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its physical footprint, beginning with five new fulfillment and distribution centers opening this year — the first, in Georgia, in Q3 2023. The club retailer also plans to open more than 30 larger-format stores, most of which will include enhanced perimeter departments, bigger healthcare spaces and […] Retail TouchPoints January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarBOPISHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. FreshSams ClubDept. FuelOmnichannelExecutivesDept. Fresh PreparedResults & InvestmentDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterDept. Adult BevDeliveryTech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Foot Locker Cuts Corporate Staff, Closing Sidestep Banner Foot Locker is making cuts to its staff and store fleet as it looks to trim costs under new leadership. The footwear retailer on Thursday announced that it would eliminate an undisclosed number of “corporate and support roles,” which the company expects to account for about $18 million in cost savings on an annualized basis starting […] Joe Keenan January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelAssociatesBrick and MortarMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOmnichannelEconomyExecutivesMerchandisingStrategyGovernmentTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationConsumersStore LocationDeliveryShoppersPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreGoogleBrick and MortarReturnsHoliday & EventsTrends: ConsumerSustainabilityDept. ApparelMarketing: TradeChatGPTMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGovernmentCOVID19Trends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked