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  1. Media & Marketing

Six must have features for modern retail success

Thriving in the “offline” and online retail landscape poses greater challenges than before. Reports indicate that online purchases make up 20% of all transactions. As a result, businesses have had to innovate to differentiate themselves. Opting to upgrade your daily sales features is a valuable investment. These features can help expand your e-commerce venture and […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F)

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Infusion Pumps and Devices Market: Navigating the Landscape of Advanced Medical Delivery Systems

Introduction The global infusion pumps and devices market has witnessed substantial growth over the past few decades, driven by advances in healthcare technology, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and the growing need for precise and controlled drug delivery systems. Infusion pumps play a crucial role in the medical field by delivering medications, nutrients, and […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

Salt Life retail stores to close in bankruptcy

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Delta Apparel Inc., parent company of the Salt Life active apparel brand, was sold through a court sanctioned bankruptcy auction to brand management entity Iconix International and Hilco for $38.74 million on Sept. 16. The purchase includes the Salt Life […]
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  1. CPG & FMCG

Unilever partners with celebrity influencers to launch limited edition winter home care range

Unilever has appointed celebrity influencers Giovanna Fletcher and Lynsey Queen of Clean as brand ambassadors to front the marketing campaign for its new Fresh Winter Breeze fragrance. On their TikTok platforms, Giovanna Fletcher and Lynsey Queen of Clean will demonstrate to shoppers how to use… This story continues at Unilever partners with celebrity influencers to […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Leveraging big data measurement to advance addressable advertising

Strategic planning and addressable advertising have become indispensable tools for marketers seeking to reach their target audiences with precision. Larry Allen, VP & GM of Addressable Enablement at Comcast, explains how big data measurement is helping marketers better reach consumers.   Despite challenges like signal loss, big data measurement can help marketers unlock advanced audience […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

5 Tips for Making a Business Partnership in Retail Work

Starting a retail business with a partner (or multiple partners) can be a great way to share responsibilities, combine resources, and benefit from each other’s strengths. But like any relationship, a business partnership can be complicated. Without the right groundwork, even the best of partnerships can struggle. To ensure your retail venture thrives, it’s important […]
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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. Data & Insights

An entrepreneur’s guide: how to start a business in the UK

A well crafted business plan will make it easier for you to get started. As you prepare, write a concise document outlining your ideas on the key aspects of your business. Even if you’re currently running a side business, it’s important to identify potential risks and opportunities. One essential step, especially for foreigners learning how […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Mastering Promotional Pricing: Proactive Holiday Strategies to Protect Your Profits

Navigating holiday retail pricing strategies during times of economic uncertainty requires a delicate balance between reacting to market conditions and maintaining profitability. As we approach a period characterized by the looming U.S. presidential election, inflationary pressures and fluctuating interest rates, retailers must adopt a more refined, agile and data-driven approach to pricing and promotions. Fine-Tune […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

McDonald’s Leverages Partnerships to Build Long-Term Brand Loyalty Through Kids’ Meals

  There is one thing that regular readers of this blog know, that is Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes is success does not mean you have to reinvent a successful brand building template, most of the time utilizing the template that works the best. With a customer focused […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

ThredUp Nixes Rewards Points as Struggle to ‘Improve Unit Economics’ Continues

ThredUp is ending the points-based component of its loyalty program, as the resale platform continues to look for ways to bolster its bottom line. Beginning Oct. 1, 2024, shoppers will no longer earn points on their ThredUp purchases, and any points already accumulated will expire on Jan. 15, 2025. To ease the blow, the platform […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Small Business, Big Ideas: 3 Companies Leveraging Amazon to be a ‘Force for Good’

This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands that have found big success and have even bigger ambitions. Amazon took a breather from the veritable onslaught of tech updates at its Accelerate conference Thursday to shine the spotlight on three specific companies. Like the thousands […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

FTC Accuses Social Media Services of ‘Vast’ User Surveillance, Lax Privacy Protections

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a damning new report on the data collection and use practices of Twitch, Meta, YouTube, X, Snap, TikTok, Discord, Reddit and WhatsApp. The findings indicate that these platforms engage in “vast surveillance of consumers in order to monetize their personal information while failing to adequately protect users online, […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

The Weekly Closeout: Retailers gear up for the holidays, Figs opens second store

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week and what we’re still thinking about.  From the U.S. Postal Service’s partnership with […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Consumer confidence tumbles despite uplift in retail sales

There has been a sharp fall in consumer confidence in the UK this month as people feel less optimistic about their personal finances, the economy and making major purchases. GfK’s long-running UK Consumer Confidence has dropped by seven points to -20 after warnings of “tough choices” ahead of the budget this autumn. The decline means […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […]
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  1. Department: Nonfood

Retail Industry Awards 2024 | Winners: Post Office Retailer of the Year – Company-owned

Post Office Retailer of the Year – Company-owned WINNER: Eurospar Killyleagh, County Down Eurospar Killyleagh is situated in a small village that hasn’t had a bank since 2018, so the post office provides a vital community service. With customers no longer needing to travel to… This story continues at Retail Industry Awards 2024 | Winners: […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Retail Media Networks: The Key to Winning CPG Partnerships this Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, retailers have a significant opportunity to enhance and showcase their retail media network (RMN) offerings. By highlighting their platforms’ unique value and advantages and providing a white-glove support model, retailers can instill confidence in consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs), leading to more sign-ups and securing valuable media dollars. Having a […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Nike taps new CEO amid DTC challenges

Dive Brief: In the midst of correcting a DTC strategy that went too far, Nike CEO John Donahoe is leaving the business, the company said in a Thursday press release. He will retire from the company on Oct. 13. Elliott Hill, a longtime Nike executive who retired in 2020, will take on the position come […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Why Insurance is Crucial for your E-Commerce Business

In today’s digital age, more people than ever are turning to the internet to shop and conduct business. This shift has led to a significant increase in e-commerce businesses. However, just like any other business, online retailers face numerous risks and liabilities that necessitate having proper insurance coverage. Here, we’ll explore why insurance is vital […]
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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. Holiday & Events

U.S. Postal Service and Toys ‘R’ Us Partner to Deliver Holiday Joy

The U.S. Postal Service is bringing in Geoffrey the Giraffe and the Toys ‘R’ Us team to bolster its annual Operation Santa program. USPS Operation Santa lets U.S. households “adopt” letters to Santa, written by children and family members of all ages. Children write their holiday wishes to Santa Claus and then physically mail them […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Winning Strategies in Retail Media Performance Marketing with Glanbia’s Jamie Williams

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Jamie Williams, Sr Mgr. Media at Glanbia nutrition. This is a discussion anchored on retail media, especially Amazon ad management and measurement.  Find Jamie Williams on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiestrothmann/Find Glanbia nutrition on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glanbiaperformancenutrition/Find Glanbia nutrition online at: https://www.glanbianutritionals.com/en Here’s what we asked her : 1. […]
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  1. Department: Nonfood

Post Office CEO to step down in March

Post Office chief executive Nick Read is to step down from the role in March 2025. Read had temporarily stepped back from the role in July to prepare for the next stage of the Horizon scandal inquiry. Following the announcement of his resignation, Read said:… This story continues at Post Office CEO to step down […]
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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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Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F)

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […]
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Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […]
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Future of Marketing: Part One

Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing.  Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […]
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Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […]
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