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Including Simbe, Whatnot, bpost, and DoorDash: this week’s biggest retail technology stories

2025 is up and running, it’s nearly the weekend, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past few days, including N Brown Group, Akeneo, Ibotta, PittaRosso, Scarpe&Scarpe, Impact Analytics, Dentsu, Differin, and Dubit. 1. N Brown wraps […]
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How Brands from Walmart to Pacsun Have Harnessed the Power of Digital Twins

In its broadest and most straightforward definition, a digital twin is “a virtual replica of a physical object, person or process that can be used to simulate its behavior to better understand how it works in real life,” according to McKinsey. Digital twins are often linked to a data source; in some cases, that means […]
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Your Guide to Making the Most of CES 2025

The Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, is the ultimate playground for technology enthusiasts, product manufacturers, and innovators. CES 2025 promises to be the most exciting iteration yet, offering a front-row seat to the tech revolution. From groundbreaking gadgets to industry-shaping innovations, CES is where the future comes to life. If you’re attending this […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Five Below Taps Forever 21 CEO to Lead Company

Five Below has named Winnie Park, currently CEO of Forever 21, to take the reins as its CEO, effective Dec. 16, 2024. Previous Five Below CEO Joel Anderson left the company to lead Petco in July 2024. In her new role, Park will work closely with COO Kenneth Bull, who has been serving as interim […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Pinterest Aims to Bridge the Divide Between ‘Digital Window Shopping’ and Holiday Buying

Pinterest has unveiled its most extensive holiday shopping experience yet this year, with more than 1,000 shoppable gift guides from celebrities, brands and publishers as well as a range of new shopping tools. With these new experiences, Pinterest said it hopes to “bridge the gap between digital window shopping and real-world transactions” by helping users […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic — and they’ve grown up with social media playing an increasingly large (and loud) role in shaping culture, including how these consumers shop, research and purchase products and services. They’re Gen Z, born between […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Pepsi Max brings back EA Sports FCTM 25 on-pack promotion

Pepsi is teaming up with video game EA Sports FCTM for the second year running, with an on-pack promotion set to give away gaming prizes. To enter, shoppers must purchase a promotional Pepsi product and scan the QR code on-pack. Consumers will be directed to… This story continues at Pepsi Max brings back EA Sports […]
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Where’s The Generative AI ROI? Start With The Supply Chain.

The way our supply chain communicates is a mess. To find out what’s going where, shippers today use faxes, paper contracts, and lots of unstructured documents. Errors, delays, and lengthy wait times can ensue. If you’ve ever lost an item en route to your home, there’s a good chance this is why. Now, generative AI […]
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Emergency pizzas and autonomously farmed parsnips: this week’s coolest retail technology plays

RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including Evri, Tesco, Dunelm, EE, OnBuy, Save A Lot, Domino’s, M&S, Sodexo, Instacart, Walmart, and Dorel Home. Waitrose and Just Eat In the coming weeks, millions of Just Eat Takeaway.com customers will be able to order […]
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Bea Baron (aka BeaPlays) joins Roblox fashion themed game Dress To Impress as Community Manager

Bea Baron (aka BeaPlays) has taken on the role of Community Manager at Dress To Impress, a Roblox game where players show off their fashion skills that has become something of a pop culture phenomenon. In a post on X, BeaPlays, a Roblox YouTuber and Twitch partnered streamer, said: “I have been involved in the […]
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Heidi Klum ‘Modelverse’ Lets Players Walk a Virtual Catwalk in Roblox

Supermodel Heidi Klum has launched Modelverse, a new digital fashion experience in Roblox. Developed in partnership with Supersocial, a creative studio that specializes in virtual world development, Modelverse gives gamers the chance to model in exclusive events inspired by VIP gatherings including award shows, high-fashion events and Klum’s renowned annual Halloween party. Players can tap […]
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  1. Data & Insights

BFCM 2024: How E-commerce Businesses Can Prepare for Success

Just like how the Super Bowl is a day for sports enthusiasts or the re-release of a famous franchise movie is a treat for the fans, Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) is a tailor-made event for e-commerce businesses to boost revenue, attract new customers, and build brand loyalty.  As BFCM 2024 approaches in less […]
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Kenali Keunggulan Joker Gaming Sebagai Provider Judi Online Terpercaya

Kenali Keunggulan Joker Gaming Sebagai Provider Judi Online Terpercaya Link alternatif joker123 dan joker388 adalah pintu gerbang menuju pengalaman bermain slot terbaik di dunia perjudian online. Dengan berbagai pilihan permainan… The post Kenali Keunggulan Joker Gaming Sebagai Provider Judi Online Terpercaya appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
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Lego to host online, in-store gaming workshops for kids

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The interactive programs will be held at select stores next month, while online events are hosted by gaming influencer Kennedy Rose. Published Sept. 26, 2024 By Tatiana Walk-Morris The Lego Group is offering free, interactive workshops for kids online and in select stores. Courtesy of Lego “}]] 
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  1. Holiday & Events

Retailers Focus on Early Sales, Expanded Assortments to Win Holiday 2024

With the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season (Amazon’s Fall Prime Day Oct. 8 and 9) just around the corner, and consumer confidence wobbly at best, Amazon isn’t the only retailer hoping to capture some early holiday spending next month. Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Big Lots and Michaels all have announced plans for early […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Starbucks Marketing Team: Fostering Customer Connections Through Strategic Partnerships

  Success does leave clues, from the perspective of Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma WA based Foodservice Solutions®, Starbucks has long demonstrated an impressive ability to align its marketing strategies with its customers’ desires, seamlessly blending coffee, culture, and convenience. Their latest partnership with the music duo SOFI TUKKER for National Coffee Day is […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Mystery boxes: at the crossroads of loot boxes and blockchain

Mystery boxes – those little bundles of randomness – have been around for decades. You pay for something without knowing what’s inside. Maybe it’s great, maybe it’s garbage, but it’s the thrill of the unknown that keeps people coming back for more. This idea has evolved massively, especially in the digital age where loot boxes […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Building a secure online gaming environment: server and security considerations

If you’re running an online game – whether it’s a first person shooter with millions of daily users or a small puzzle platform – security isn’t something you can afford to overlook. A single vulnerability can take your game offline, damage player trust, and leave you scrambling to recover from financial and reputational damage. And […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

McDonald’s Food Industry Leadership: A Historical Perspective on Customer-Focused Marketing and Interactive Participation

  McDonald’s has long been a trailblazer in the food industry, setting benchmarks for customer engagement through innovative marketing strategies according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The brand’s success is not merely a result of its iconic Golden Arches or its globally recognized menu but rather its ability to […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]
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Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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