Operations & Supply Chain

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  1. Data & Insights

Dick’s Sporting Goods Integrates Traceability into Sourcing Operations

Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its use of sourcing solutions from Inspectorio, incorporating traceability as it centralizes its production chain activities under the solution provider’s AI platform. After utilizing Inspectorio’s Responsible Sourcing and Inspection solutions for over three years, Dick’s will add the company’s Traceability and Transparency, Production Monitoring, and Lab Testing modules into its supply chain operations. Dick’s will leverage […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

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

Startup Stories: Ella d’Amato, Co-Founder and CEO (aka Chief Believer) at i love it

RTIH gets the lowdown on i love it from Ella d’Amato, the former interim CEO of online marketplace notonthehighstreet. RTIH: Tell us about yourself and i love it. Ella d’Amato: I grew up in Weymouth with six siblings and left school at 15. I spent time in hospitality, trained at a chiropractic clinic, and worked at […]
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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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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its operations during retail’s busiest quarter. Published Oct. 3, 2024 An Amazon delivery in progress. The company said many of its holiday season hires choose to return and work for the company. Permission granted by Amazon […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Rebirth at Kohl’s: Retailer Brings Back Beloved Babies ‘R’ Us Registry

Expectant parents, rejoice! After announcing its new in-store partnership with Babies ‘R’ Us, Kohl’s is bringing back the retailer’s beloved baby registry. Expectant families can build, manage and share their wish lists with loved ones via Kohls.com or the Kohl’s App. When opening an account on the Baby Registry, consumers can confirm where gifts should […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Stay Ahead: Digital Signage Revolution

In this week’s newsletter, we explore key strategies to enhance your operations. The NRF Foundation’s new customer conflict de-escalation training is equipping front-line employees with the skills to manage challenging situations and create a safer shopping environment. We also dive into the growing impact of digital signage, with over 60% of retailers investing in technologies […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Jägermeister push to bolster convenience store sales

Jägermeister is tailoring its sales strategy to place an increased focus on the convenience channel. The new approach, which includes the distribution of 8,000 brand new point of sale (POS) kits to the most profitable SKUs (including fractional PMPs) aims to empower convenience stores across… This story continues at Jägermeister push to bolster convenience store […]
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How To Master Your Inventory Management On Shopify

Managing your Shopify inventory is essential if you want to keep your customers happy and run your business smoothly. If you think your inventory management needs improvement, this article offers some essential tips to help you optimize this important aspect of running your business on Shopify. Conduct Regular Inventory Counts First, it’s important to make sure […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Luggage Brand Béis Rolls Out Resale Offering

Seeking to score in the fast-growing resale market, luggage brand Béis has launched Second Béis using the Trove platform. The ecommerce experience from Trove, which acquired the full-service resale platform Recurate in August 2024, includes mixed-cart functionality that allows customers to combine both new and used products in a single checkout. Powered by Trove resale […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Why Branding Side Dishes for Takeout Matters

  Side dishes have long been an underappreciated part of the culinary landscape, often treated as a mere afterthought to the main course. However, in today’s competitive retail and restaurant market, branding a quality side dish as a standalone takeout option is a smart strategy that can drive unit sales, store sales, and boost brand […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

East Coast Port Strike Could Rekindle Inflation; NRF Calls for Presidential Action

The long-dreaded strike of East Coast ports by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILM) against the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) began at 12:01 a.m. ET today, raising concerns about the potential economic impact of a prolonged work stoppage. The union, which represents approximately 45,000 workers, has not gone on strike since 1977, when a walkout […]
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  1. Data & Insights

How to plan with business outcomes in mind

If there’s a common thread in the big marketing stories of the last few years, it’s that wins and losses are measured in terms of business outcomes, not media consumption metrics. Of course, one doesn’t go without the other, but too many marketers are absorbed by what’s right in front of them—their media plans and […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Strategic Partnerships: The Key to Growth for Local Food Retailers

  Consumers are dynamic not static, in the dynamic landscape of food retailing, strategic partnerships have emerged as a critical driver of growth, particularly for regional and local food retailers. Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, believes that these collaborations allow brands to leverage the strengths of established platforms to […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

10 Things to Consider When Looking for a New Product Manufacturer

Choosing a manufacturer is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make for your beauty and personal care business. Whether you’re looking to produce hair care, face, body, or other types of products, the right partnership can make or break your brand. Following are some essential factors to consider when you are looking for a […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

McDonald’s: The Brand America Loves to Visit

  McDonald’s has been a cornerstone of American fast-food culture, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® and the team at Tacoma, based Foodservice Solutions® wants you to know you are not the only one that visits McDonalds. In fact, nearly 87% of U.S. households visited the chain at […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Andy Beilke of General Mills: How Grocery Tech Drives Connected Commerce | DSI

“From a connected commerce perspective, we want to reach consumers whenever, wherever, however, they’re shopping. We want them to find our brands accessible.”— Andy Beilke, Senior Development Manager, Ecommerce Strategy and Capabilities, General Mills According to Supermarket News, grocery is one of the least developed online categories in retail, as brick-and-mortar stores accounted for over […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Hands On With Meta’s New Orion Augmented Reality Glasses

Wearing the glasses during a demo at Meta’s Menlo Park headquarters this week. This week, I became one of the few people outside Meta to try its new ‘Orion’ augmented reality glasses. The product is a technological marvel, layering computing on top of the real world in a lightweight wearable device. It’s so good — […]
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Nisa partners with Simble to help retailers manage energy usage and costs

Nisa has announced a new partnership with technology company Simble, to provide its retailers with innovative tools to better manage and reduce their energy consumption and costs. By integrating Simble’s cloud-based platform, SimbleSense, into their operations, Nisa retailers can access real-time insights on energy usage… This story continues at Nisa partners with Simble to help […]
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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. 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. 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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Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F)

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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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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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