Technology & Innovation RTIH lays out this week’s coolest retail technology plays RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail systems’ deployments from the past week, including drone deliveries, Bitcoin rewards, smart shopping carts, and autonomous convenience stores. Pinterest and Samsung Pinterest has teamed with Samsung to launch of the first ever ‘flippable’ Pin on its platform. The aim is to show people just […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialShoppersMetaverseTrends: TechDeliveryDept. HBCCVSInternational - UKWalmartCryptoTwitterPredictions and ForecastsQ CommerceStore LocationInternational - North AmericaPartnershipsPop UpsConsumersTech: CashierlessOmnichannelBrick and MortarPricing & PromotionsStrategyDept. ApparelTrends: RetailPhilanthropyDept. GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply Chainsocial commerceNFT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Why DTC brand Mosaic has opened a frozen-only grocery store The maker of frozen plant-based meals is taking a cue from retail concepts abroad for its pop-up shop in Brooklyn. RetailDive May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Trends: Food and BeveragePop UpsHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Opens First Bricks-and-Mortar Clothing Store dot.LA reports that Amazon has opened its first clothing store – Amazon Style, located in the The Americana at Brand mall in Glendale, California, about 10 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Here’s how the story describes the store: “The floor is massive – laying out original products from Amazon’s own apparel lines alongside name […] MorningNewsBeat May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 4 min read AmazonDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsPop UpsTrends: ShoppingShoppersPricing & PromotionsCOVID19Marketing: PrintMarketing: In StoreExecutivesAssociatesWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Opens its First Physical High-Tech Apparel Store Amazon.com opened its first brick-and-mortal apparel store on Wednesday, leveraging technology to set itself apart as it tries to grow its physical presence. Called Amazon Style, the new store, located in California, features machine learning technology to help customers find clothes and personalize recommendations as well as interactive dressing rooms. The store stocks men’s and […] Marie Albiges May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 < 1 min read AmazonDept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarConsumersPop UpsPepsiCoMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon flexes its retail muscle with a brick-and-mortar clothing store Signaling its ambitions to make a dent in the apparel market, Amazon today opened its first physical clothing store, Amazon Style, in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Offering a twist on the traditional experience, visitors to the Glendale, California shop at The Americana At Brand use an app to scan codes on displayed items from […] Tech Crunch May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 2 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelBrick and MortarShoppersMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsWalmartWhole FoodsMarketing: UGCTech: CashierlessDept. FreshBOPISPop UpsPepsiCoCOVID19AI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables eBay Plans Sneaker Pop-Up Shop in LA for Memorial Day Weekend The self-proclaimed “original sneaker resale marketplace,” eBay says its sells 14 pairs of sneakers every minute. This Memorial Day weekend, eBay will bring some of its most coveted sneaker styles to the streets with a pop-up shop on LA’s Fairfax Avenue curated by musician and sneakerhead Offset. Called “Wear ‘Em Out,” the store will do […] Retail TouchPoints May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 2 min read Dept. ApparelPop UpsHoliday & EventsThick DataShoppersMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem EBay to open sneaker pop-up in LA The “Wear ‘Em Out Store” will lower prices for customers who wear their purchases out of the store. RetailDive May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Pop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Hollister to open a Social Tourist pop-up on Melrose in LA The year-old brand helmed by influencers Charli and Dixie D’Amelio will soon launch the store, operated by data-focused retail platform Leap. RetailDive May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read Pop UpsESG and CSRData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Audience Hijacking: How to Prevent Your Online Customers From Being Shoplifted Ensuring your website visitors have a positive experience is absolutely crucial for turning shoppers into buyers. But increasingly, the online customer journey is disrupted by pop-up ads, browser plug-ins and extensions designed to redirect shoppers away from your site. More than just distracting, “audience hijacking” can take a real bite out of sales, significantly impacting […] Patrick Sullivan May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 3 min read ShoppersLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsPop UpsCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceDeliveryAssociatesResults & InvestmentData & InsightsAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Why DTC brand Mosaic is opening a frozen-only grocery store The maker of plant-based, frozen meals is taking a cue from retail concepts abroad, like French food company Picard Surgelés and U.K. supermarket chain Iceland Foods, for its pop-up shop in Brooklyn. Grocery Dive May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessPop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How to Build a First-Party Data Strategy in a Post-GDPR World Retailers use and reliance on third-party data is changing due to rules on data collection established by privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. In the coming years, all of the biggest web browsers, from Google Chrome to Safari, will prohibit the use of third-party cookies. This means retailers will have to solely rely on […] Gracie Renbarger May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsShoppersStrategyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsumersMarketing: UGCGooglePop UpsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationResults & InvestmentExecutivesDept. NonfoodStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Nordstrom Local to Summer in the Hamptons Taking its Nordstrom Local pop-up concept to swanky environs this year, the luxury retailer will open an 850-square-foot location in Southampton, N.Y. from May 27 through Sept. 7. Nordstrom customers will have access to an array of services at this location as visitors descend upon the town that is known as a summer haven. Blending […] Retail TouchPoints May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 2 min read ReturnsPackagingSustainabilityDept. HBCStore LocationPop UpsBOPISDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsStrategyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Instagram celebrates Shop anniversary with New York City pop-up Instagram celebrates 1 million followers on its Shop account as the social commerce industry is expected to grow. RetailDive May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 < 1 min read Meta (Facebook)Marketing: SocialPop Upssocial commerceESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Virtual Restaurant Nextbite Co-Brands Menu Food marketing executives are loving the virtual kitchen, virtual restaurant, and delivery space. Today there seems to be no end to the ability of food marketers extend a brand, concept or partnership according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Nextbite,is a virtual restaurant. They are rolling out its first […] Grocerant Guru May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 3 min read Dept. GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedRestaurantsMarketing: SocialData & InsightsPartnershipsDept. FreshConsumersExecutivesConsultingTwitterSustainabilityPop UpsMeta (Facebook)DeliveryDept. BakeryHealth & WellnessESG and CSRGhost KitchenStrategyDept. PerimeterUbereats 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List interview: Brittain Ladd As part of a series of interviews with those who made it on to the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List, we discuss rapid grocery delivery services and why the metaverse is a game changer with Brittain Ladd, a former Amazon exec and supply chain consultant. RTIH: What does recognition as a retail tech […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonBrick and MortarMetaverseMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessConsumersTrends: TechDept. FreshWhole FoodsDeliveryStrategyDept. GroceryInternational - UKOperations & Supply ChainLidlAhold DelhaizeTescoTargetTwitterAcquisitionData & InsightsQ CommerceTech: RoboticsExecutivesPartnershipsNFTMerchandisingMarketing: In StorePop UpsCOVID19DivestituresBOPISAlbertsons / SafewayAldiTrends: RetailPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Worth Watching: The Food On The Bus Goes Round And Round Good Morning, America this morning had a piece about how a “Minnesota-based nonprofit, The Food Group, is working to provide nutritious, high-quality, low-priced groceries across the state in over 30 counties, including neighboring Wisconsin, to help over 50,000 households.” The vehicles – “32 ‘Fare for All’ pop-up sites that focus on rural and suburban communities […] MorningNewsBeat May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPop UpsEconomyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Zero-Party Data Management is Needed to Protect Consumer Privacy Entering 2022, privacy technology was identified as the top prediction for increased marketing investment to look for throughout the year. Consumers have voiced anger, confusion and suspicion over company breaches, unwanted sharing of personal information, and collection of data from other entities. A survey right before the new year, seen in Forbes, showed that almost […] Jeff Jarvis May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsShoppersConsumersTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsMetaverseMarketing: SocialCOVID19Trends: TechMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationESG and CSRStrategyExecutivesGoogleConsultingMeta (Facebook)Trends: MarketingThick DataTech: AR and VRTech: AIResults & InvestmentPop UpsAmazonTargetAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers ESW Acquires Scalefast to Bolster Cross-Border Commerce Solutions DTC ecommerce solution provider ESW will acquire Scalefast, an end-to-end ecommerce company, in a deal that is expected to close by mid-year 2022. Scalefast Co-founders Nicolas Stehle and Frédéric Bocquet, the company’s CEO and CTO respectively, will join ESW’s senior leadership team. The acquisition aims to extend ESW’s market strength across apparel, beauty, personal care […] Retail TouchPoints May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 2 min read AcquisitionShoppersExecutivesTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsBrick and MortarConsumersOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceDept. NonfoodPartnershipsDept. ApparelAssociatesPop UpsPredictions and ForecastsTargetDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Dating app Tinder preps The Bark & Spark pop-up pub experience Tinder is launching a pop-up pub experience, The Bark & Spark, to “celebrate our dogs being our ultimate dating partner”. The Bark & Spark is inviting dog owners and dog lovers to enjoy a first date on Tinder on 14th and 15th May. Come to our Bark & Spark pop ups next weekend, bring your […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. PetPop UpsInternational - UKMarketing: SocialTwitterPhilanthropyPartnershipsESG and CSRDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Dyson launches new technology space at Harrods Dyson has unveiled a new technology space in Harrods’ Knightsbridge department store. The interactive pop-up will showcase all Dyson technology including its latest innovations in haircare, environmental care and cord-free… The post Dyson launches new technology space at Harrods appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationInternational - UKSustainabilityPop UpsESG and CSRDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy A Recap of The 2022 Women in Retail Leadership Summit In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail’s Kristina Stidham and Marie Albiges are on location in Miami, Florida at the 2022 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, hosted by Total Retail’s sister brand Women in Retail Leadership Circle. The event was an incredible success, with nearly 500 women executives in attendance and palpable positive energy […] Kristina Stidham May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 < 1 min read SustainabilityStore LocationPredictions and ForecastsPop UpsPartnershipsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How to Conduct—and Win—a Competitive Pricing Analysis How did the biggest brands and retailers in the world get to the top? In part, they understood the competition. You can’t be the best—and stay the best—unless you know how you compare to your competitors, how you are different, and how you can capitalize on their mistakes to grow your market share. This is especially true regarding price. Consumers are incredibly price sensitive. It’s easier than ever to compare prices both in-store and online, and they’ll jump to your competitors if they offer more value. That’s why a strong and strategic competitive pricing analysis is a requirement for success in retail. Know who your competitors are and how you rank with regard to price. Then, you can create an effective strategy to beat those competitors and join the best in retail at the top of the food chain. Wiser Retail Strategies May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 7 min read CompetitionShoppersMarketing: SocialConsumersMarketing: UGCTechnology & InnovationGoogleMarketing: In StoreData & InsightsStrategyDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRDeliveryDept. GroceryTrends: RetailBrick and MortarMarketing: TradePop UpsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentStore LocationSustainabilityTargetAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Shopper & Customer Retailers Should Be Texting Customers More: Here’s How to Do it Effectively While many industries have embraced short message service (SMS, or more commonly referred to as texting) as a meaningful way to communicate with customers, many retail brands still haven’t adopted the practice with regularity. As retailers consider changes in marketing tactics, increasing text message campaigns should be part of the discussion. People are on their […] Tom Sheahan May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 3 min read ShoppersConsumersTechnology & InnovationInsight ProvidersStrategyData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsPop UpsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTargetExecutivesData VisualizationPricing & PromotionsMobile commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Topo Chico Hard Seltzer wants consumers to ditch Cinco De Mayo frills A fresh video ad and pop-up shop promote the brand’s new margarita-flavored seltzer ahead of the holiday. MarketingDive April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 < 1 min read ConsumersHoliday & EventsDept. Adult BevPop UpsDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 10 E-commerce Retail Memes on Post-purchase Experiences Working in retail is hectic. Working at an e-commerce store comes a close second. While looking for e-commerce retail memes to share with you for laughs (help you relax), I found that a lot of them were only based on marketing, website optimization, sales, etc. Which made me realize that the remaining half of the CX, […] Latest Shipment April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 5 min read Data & InsightsShoppersDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceReturnsPop UpsMarketing: SocialStrategyESG and CSRMarketing: UGCMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. ApparelThick DataBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Using Global Location Data to Ramp Up Your Retail Business Human mobility data can drive better decision making and adapt more easily to changing circumstances. This type of data comprises anonymized, aggregated information regarding people movements based on their cellular network locations. For retailers, it can be used for anything from determining which products to carry to which shop locations to prioritize. Traditional sales data […] Thomas Walle April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsStore LocationBrick and MortarInternationalShoppersConsumersAmazonCOVID19AcquisitionEconomyTechnology & InnovationExecutivesPartnershipsPop UpsGovernmentHoliday & EventsPepsiCoPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Setting Up A Pop-Up Store: 5 Tips To Make It Successful Starting a brick-and-mortar business is a very big pursuit. Not only is the risk quite big, but there’s also the capital involved in coming up with your business. To that end, many budding entrepreneurs are finding it convenient and beneficial to do a trial run. This can be done by setting up a pop-up store. […] Retail Minded April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 3 min read Pop UpsShoppersStore LocationBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodConsumersPackagingTechnology & InnovationDeliveryMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainPricing & PromotionsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Young ex-offenders turn fashion pop-up into a fresh start Young ex-offenders have been given the opportunity to work on the aptly named project ‘Blank Canvas’, a pop-up in Westfield Stratford City mixing fashion and employment… View Article The Retail Bulletin April 23, 2022April 23, 2022 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelPop UpsDept. FreshAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing How To Create a Great Voice and Tone for Your Brand If you’re a marketer, you’re probably wondering: How do I sound more human with my voice and tone? How do I step into my audience’s shoes the way the best brands do it? You know, like how your paper towel brand shares a recipe for Halloween cupcakes. Or a major credit card company discusses the […] Salesforce April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 9 min read Marketing: SocialShoppersSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsTwitterTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsInclusivityAssociatesPartnershipsESG and CSRStrategyDept. ApparelDept. PaperHoliday & EventsPop UpsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Stride Rite Expands Retail Experience To Guatemala Stride Rite opens first-ever pop-up in Latin America NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Stride Rite, a leader in the children’s footwear industry, has expanded its international footprint with the opening of their first-ever Latin America pop-up in Guatemala. The Stride Rite pop-up,… PR Newswire April 21, 2022April 22, 2022 < 1 min read Pop UpsInternationalDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Shopper & Customer How to create the best delivery experience: 3 key factors As more consumers go online for their purchases, good delivery has become more important than ever. Find out how to step up your delivery game. Written by Future of Commerce May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Dollar/Value Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Dollar General post strong sales gains in first quarter GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Thursday reported net sales of $8.8 billion for its fiscal year 2022 first quarter, an increase of 4.2% over the prior-year period. The net sales increase was primarily driven by positive sales contributions from new stores, partially offset by a slight decline in same-store sales and the impact of […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Department: HBC Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising CVS to launch virtual primary care solution WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday the launch of CVS Health Virtual Primary Care, a new virtual care solution available through a single digital platform. The offering connects CVS Health’s services, clinical expertise, and data for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience. The company said the new solution enables consumers to […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights 22% Of Brands Are Unhappy With How They Allocate Their Retail Media Budget. But There’s a Better Way Retail media networks (RMNs) are an exciting place to run ads, because of the valuable first-party data that retailers have about their customers. RMNs create an ability to target a specific retailer’s customers and provide valuable insights into how people shop. And brands certainly are not hurting for choices. Just last week, Ulta announced a media network and the hotel chain, Marriott, the week prior. Written by Bobsled Marketing May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Retail Earnings Confuse Rather than Clarify Earnings, and retail earnings in particular, are not as straightforward as they sometimes seem. Written by NASDAQ May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked