Mon.May 17, 2021

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Authentic Brands Group lodges bid for Reebok – report

Inside Retail

Just a week after acquiring US outerwear brand Eddie Bauer, Authentic Brands Group has reportedly lodged a US$1 billion bid for Adidas’ Reebok brand. According to the New York Post, Authentic Brands will team with footwear manufacturer Wolverine World Wide. But its bid is far short of the $3.8 billion Adidas paid for Reebok five years ago and the $2.4 billion it is thought to be seeking.

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Hygienic Pedestrian Traffic Control from TORMAX

Retail Focus

Offering a modular solution to the pressing need for retail outlets to more closely regulate the number of people entering their shops, TORMAX has launched a new add-on module, TORMAX count+go. . Working in tandem with any TORMAX sliding or folding automatic entrance, this module effectively controls the number of people entering an area, setting the door to close when a pre-set limit is reached.

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Sustainability tips from H&M Group CEO Helena Helmersson

Inside Retail

At a Global Fashion Agenda event last week, H&M Group CEO Helena Helmersson explained why decision-makers in the fashion industry need to work together to reduce their sector’s impact on the environment. Here, we’ve compiled Helmersson’s tips on driving systemic change. 1. Integration. Integrating sustainability into the company’s culture, values and policies is the only way to get everyone on board and work towards the same goals, according to Helmersson.

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Pukka unveils One Stop listing for Balti pie

Talking Retail

Pie brand Pukka is rolling out its Chicken Balti Pie into One Stop stores. The limited edition pie consists of pieces if chicken in a Balti sauces wrapped in puff pastry. The packaging features a stadium-themed design as the brand has been selling pies in stadiums “for over 30 years”, and the Balti pie. This story continues at Pukka unveils One Stop listing for Balti pie.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Aussie supermarkets back pact to eliminate plastic waste by 2025

Inside Retail

Businesses, NGOs and governments from across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands are uniting today to take an ambitious pledge to eliminate plastic waste from supply chains by 2025. The ANZPAC Plastics Pact seeks to deal with one of the “most pressing environmental issues facing the planet”, with a lack of action expected to lead to a quadrupling of the amount of plastics in the ocean by 2040.

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DesignStudio rebrands Mind with focus on social change

Design Week

DesignStudio has refreshed the branding for UK mental health charity Mind, in a bid to reveal the organisation’s “fighting spirit and authentic personality” as it looks to push for social change and become a source of inspiration. Established in 1946, Mind is among the oldest charities of its kind in the UK. The aim of the organisation is to provide advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

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Häagen-Dazs launches summery cocktail infused collection

Retail Times

Luxury ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs targets the reclamation of summer this year with an exotic new cocktail-inspired collection, available in ASDA from 23 May as a grocery exclusive and in frozen wholesale through DWF & Consort.

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Listen up, here’s how to make Clubhouse work for your brand

Inside Retail

If you’ve been hearing chatter of a new, audio-only platform taking the internet by storm, you’re far from the only one. Recently catapulted into the mainstream by Elon Musk, Clubhouse is the latest social network app changing the way we connect with others. Not unlike tuning in to a live podcast that you can also (sometimes) participate in, Clubhouse is an exclusive, voice-based app that allows users to engage in conversations in “rooms” with followers and fellow participants.

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Demand for warehouse space surges in the UK as businesses up inventory levels

Retail Times

Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic have sent shock waves through the supply chain and are driving a surge in demand for warehouse space in the UK, as businesses increase their inventory holdings and even stockpile.

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Melbourne Central opens podcasting space

Inside Retail

Melbourne Central has unveiled a new podcast studio, Studio MC, located at the shopping centre’s ground floor near the Lonsdale Street entrance. Some of Australia’s top talent will be featured, including satirical news website The Betoota Advocate and entertainment podcast So Dramatic! every Friday night from May 21 to June 4. “Aligning with the City of Melbourne’s FOMO Fridays, Melbourne Central is the perfect place to host thought provoking and inspiring discussion from Australia’s leading pod

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Pladis expand Jacob’s Mini Cheddars price-marked packs range

Talking Retail

Pladis is launching three £1 price-marked packs for its Jacob’s Mini Cheddars brand. The new formats are available across Red Leicester, Nacho Cheese & Jalapeno, and Ploughman’s Cheshire Cheese flavours in 105g sharing packs, joining Original and Smoky BBQ flavours. Pladis said the range will help retailers drive sales among “cash-conscious” shoppers seeking sharing snacks.

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Welcome to Australia’s first bar with no beer

Inside Retail

Pregnancy, health, addiction, safety – there’s a myriad of reasons why consumers may choose to abstain from alcohol at any given period. For two of the original co-founders of non-alcoholic drinks brand Brunswick Aces, cutting out alcohol due to pregnancy and triathlon training back in 2017 revealed a lack of choice in alcohol-free beverages and was the catalyst for the creation of a non-alcoholic gin.

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Putting an end to violence against retail staff

Talking Retail

Some 40,000 incidents of violence against people working in convenience stores were recorded last year and store owners have a duty to protect their staff as best they can. Hayley Riach, partner at leading law firm Keoghs, looks at what they need to do. The problem My staff have experienced verbal abuse and threats of. This story continues at Putting an end to violence against retail staff.

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Ankorstore, the ally of independent boutiques and brands, raises $100 million in Series B funding, to power retail reopening across Europe

Retail Times

Ankorstore, the curated marketplace connecting independent brands with the most loved local retailers, has raised $100 million in Series B funding led by Tiger Global and Bain Capital Ventures. Propelled by strong growth, and just months after its successful Series A fundraise, this round welcomes new investors alongside participation from existing investors Index Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Alven, and Aglaé.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Nisa partners with Jisp

Talking Retail

Nisa has signed a partnership agreement with Jisp, the shopping app, to offer its home delivery, click-and-collect and scan-and-go solutions to almost 4,000 stores nationwide. The symbol group will also be integrating with Jisp’s EPOS system to provide retailers with up-to-date products, promotions, prices, and stock levels for aligned sales through the app as well.

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Do you really know who you’re designing for? – Interview with Max Masure

Design Wanted

“As designers, we have more power than we think.” Max Masure is using their voice and their expertise to advocate for trans rights and create more inclusive systems. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is on May 17th , and we are taking this opportunity to show our support to the LGBTQ+ community, and to show particular appreciation to our LGBTQ+ creative friends.

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Aldi trials soft plastics collection

Talking Retail

Aldi is trialling collection facilities for soft plastics in stores in the North of England and East Midlands. The supermarket is providing collection bins at 20 of its stores across Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Greater Manchester, where customers can deposit clean, soft plastic packaging. The collection bins mean that customers can return all types of these.

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Three quarters of customers will stop recommending a retailer following a poor delivery experience, research finds

Retail Times

Poor delivery experiences will significantly impact on whether a recipient recommends a retailer, with almost three quarters (72.5%) of customers who shop online saying they are likely or very likely to stop recommending a retailer following a poor delivery experience. This is according to a new survey by delivery software company Circuit.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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ACS urges government to continue its support beyond the pandemic

Talking Retail

The Association of Convenience Stores is calling for the government to ensure that support for local shops is extended beyond the pandemic to enable recovery and growth in the convenience sector. The trade association was responding to an inquiry into jobs, growth, and productivity after the pandemic. The inquiry was launched by the House of. This story continues at ACS urges government to continue its support beyond the pandemic.

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The Famous Grouse launches second phase of ‘The Spirit of Rugby’ partnership campaign with RugbyPass and News UK brokered by Zenith

Retail Times

The Famous Grouse has kicked off the next instalment of ‘The Spirit of Rugby’ campaign with co-created content by RugbyPass and News UK, strategised by Zenith.

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Fridge Raiders taps into snacking growth with new launches

Talking Retail

Meat snacking brand Fridge Raiders has expanded its Chicken Bites range with three new products, in response to “changing snacking habits”. The new launches consist of Chicken & Dip (80g; £1.29), available in Roast Chicken with Sweet Chilli Dip and Southern Fried Chicken with BBQ Dip flavours, Roast Chicken Grazing Tub (185g; £2.29) and an. This story continues at Fridge Raiders taps into snacking growth with new launches.

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Retailers Update Mask Policies

VMS

Following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) new mask guidelines for the fully vaccinated, many retailers are revising their mask policies, reports USA Today. Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Sam’s Club, Costco and Publix are among the retailers that have updated their policies, though they are adhering to state or local mask requirements in cases where they exist.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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Local stores urge police and crime commissioners to tackle retail crime

Talking Retail

The NFRN has written to all newly-elected and re-elected police and crime commissioners (PCCs) urging them to include tackling the increase in retail crime as a priority in their five-year plans. The trade association has also called for all PCCs to meet with district representatives in their area to discuss the challenges that retail crime. This story continues at Local stores urge police and crime commissioners to tackle retail crime.

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graze launches new and improved Wow Bakes range

Retail Times

Listening to its grazers, the pioneer in healthy snacking, graze,is launching a new and improved Wow Bakes range which offers the perfect afternoon treat. The indulgent new cake bar format delivers a feeling of indulgence that shoppers crave, while keeping to under 90 calories per bar, containing a massive 40% less sugar than the average cake bar and 30% less than the average cereal bar.

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Lynx reinvigorates portfolio with new range and pack design

Talking Retail

Toiletry brand Lynx has unveiled a new pack design across its entire portfolio and a new trio of sports products. The new packs feature an “on-trend” design created in collaboration with artist and illustrator Ben Tallon, in a way that “does not rely on gender stereotypes”. The brand is also rolling out three new sports. This story continues at Lynx reinvigorates portfolio with new range and pack design.

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Aldi launches soft plastic collection trial

Retail Times

Aldi is trialling its first collection facilities for soft plastics in select stores in the North of England and East Midlands, with a view to helping customers recycle problem materials.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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Forecourt retailers warned to be vigilant after increase in drive-offs

Talking Retail

The British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) is calling on forecourt operators to be extra vigilant after a significant increase in motorists driving off without making payment for fuel. BOSS has recorded a 38% increase in drive-off incidents during the third lockdown period (January to April 2021). The average value of each drive-off incident was £38.75, This story continues at Forecourt retailers warned to be vigilant after increase in drive-offs.

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Google, AstraZeneca, Microsoft and the BBC top UK 100 most conscious brands list

Retail Times

Google tops the Conscious Brands 100, Wolff Olins and Hall & Partners’ inaugural list of the UK’s 100 most conscious brands.

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Campaign encourages growth in dried fruit category

Talking Retail

A campaign focusing on the health benefits of natural dried fruit has resulted in a 21% increase in positive social sentiment associated with the category and a 17% increase in Google searches for dried fruit. The campaign – which was fronted by TV presenter Denise Van Outen and promoted by 16 lifestyle, parenting, fitness, and. This story continues at Campaign encourages growth in dried fruit category.

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Healthiest plant-based burger to launch into Planet Organic and The Vegan Kind

Retail Times

Heura, the Spanish plant-based meat brand, is launching its burger into Planet Organic and online at The Vegan Kind. Boasting 85.6% less saturated fat than beef, and with 11.3% more protein per calorie, the burger offers consumers choice without compromise. The brand puts Mediterranean culture at its heart, and the new burger is the first and only plant-based burger to use extra virgin olive oil which brings its rich flavour and health benefits.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio