Wed.Dec 22, 2021

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New & Notable in Major Retailers: December Update

Bay Cities

Paying attention to how major, national retailers interact and engage with their customers can often be a source for inspiration for organizations both large and small. It can also be a way to better understand the ever-changing needs of the modern consumer as well. Costco, Kohl's, Target, and Walmart/Sam's Club have a lot of insight to offer about where consumers are today and where they may be headed.

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Design Week’s favourite festive projects of 2021

Design Week

London-based digital design studio Sennep has put an online spin on the tradition of wood-turning with its Pinecraft platform. The interactive lathe tool lets people carve and paint their own Christmas tree – ensuring that each project is unique. For every tree that is added to the virtual forest, one tree will be planted in the real world. Last year, almost 7,000 mangrove trees were planted in.

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Kellogg’s Strike Ends; Union Says No Concessions Made

VMS

After nearly three months on strike , union workers have accepted a proposal from the Kellogg Company that provides a significant increase in hourly wages for new employees and other benefits, the KETV news station of Omaha, NE reports. A five-year contract was agreed upon between Kellogg and the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union, the article says.

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Louis Vuitton, London

Retail Store Windows

This brand just get it all so right. As ever the brand have delivered a killer scheme across their stores and in this instance, coloured neon lighting of the brands signature motifs. We did actually capture the windows initially at thier Sloane street site just before the sad passing of Virgil Abloh and of course the windows were quickly and respectfully covered over with a large format graphic.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Trending in 2022, Disruptive Retail is Thriving

Gustie Creative

Disruptive Retail Trends in 2022 If you are like me, you probably cannot wait to get 2021 behind you! We are already looking toward the New Year of 2022 here at Gustie Creative and to wrap up this year, I'm delighted to share the holiday issue of Simply The Best magazine. This is always a [.]. The post Trending in 2022, Disruptive Retail is Thriving appeared first on Gustie Creative.

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“Reintegrating nature is crucial to making future-proof cities” says bio-receptive concrete founder Auke Bleij

Design Wanted

Auke Bleij talks us through the research and development of Respyre’s bio-receptive concrete and moss-covered facades, which give architects and designers the tools to turn any and every surface green. Urbanisation and climate change are reinforcing our planet’s problems. At Gorespyre, our goal is to address sustainability problems caused by, and in, the built environment, which include decreased biodiversity, heat stress, high use of water & energy for cooling, a lack of water-retaining cap

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How to Politely Decline Gifts for the Holidays

Thrifts and Tangles

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time for gift giving. Gift giving is great, and it’s even a love language for some, but receiving gifts can be super stressful when living a conscious/minimalist lifestyle. Explaining this lifestyle to friends and family can be even more stressful! Everyone has their reasons for not wanting gifts, […].

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Matterport Helping Create New Experiences for Retailers and Consumers

VMS

(PRESS RELEASE) SUNNYVALE, CA – Matterport, Inc. (“Matterport”) (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, is powering new experiences for retailers and their customers. Using Capture Services On-Demand, Matterport Pro2 cameras, or the Matterport Smartphone app, retail customers are creating virtual showrooms, curating shoppable digital experiences with e-commerce integration, and making store operations more efficient.

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Trending in 2022, Disruptive Retail is Thriving

Gustie Creative

Disruptive Retail Trends in 2022 If you are like me, you probably cannot wait to get 2021 behind you! We are already looking toward the New Year of 2022 here at Gustie Creative and to wrap up this year, I'm delighted to share the holiday issue of Simply The Best magazine. This is always a [.]. The post Trending in 2022, Disruptive Retail is Thriving appeared first on Gustie Creative.

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Sean Combs Set to Purchase Sean John Brand

VMS

Sean Combs’ company Combs Enterprises (New York) is set to receive its final approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York today to purchase the Sean John brand, according to Retail Dive. The deal is reportedly for $7.6 million. This is more than double the originally reported bid of $3.3 million, as VMSD reported earlier this month.

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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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5 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Bulk Bags For Your Retail Business 

RetailMinded

Packaging plays a vital role in the retail sector. It protects products in various ways. For instance, it helps keep fresh products longer. It’s because, with proper packaging containers, no moisture can reach the products within them. It ensures your products stay in fresh condition for a long time. . Another benefit of packaging is to prevent products from breaking.

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A Pea in the Pod Opens Stores in Chicago, New York

VMS

A Pea in the Pod (Moorestown, N.J.), known for its luxe maternity wear and accessories, has opened two new concept stores in Chicago and New York, according to a company press release. The stores feature a range of apparel like leggings and bras, as well as accessories. “Prior to the pandemic all our retail locations were closed, and since then, we’ve been focusing our efforts on offering moms and expecting moms-to-be a robust digital shopping experience that’s accessible and c

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Four effective online shopping security tips

Retail Times

Are you doing the bulk of your Christmas shopping online this year? Whether you’re keen to avoid crowds or want items that aren’t available on the high street, it’s hard to argue against the convenience that online shopping brings. You’re not alone either - even with a slight decline in 2020 figures, online sales are forecast to hit £32.6 billion over this festive period.

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Massachusetts High Court Rules “ABC” Test Is Inapplicable To Joint Employer Status

Hunton Andrews Kurth

In a major win for retailers operating in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts highest court determined, among other things, that the so-called ABC independent contractor test is not the correct metric to determine join employer status. All retailers using subcontractors to support various parts of their businesses should breathe a sigh of relief, although such retailers should immediately evaluate the way that they operate with their subcontractors and the contractual agreements

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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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USHG to Require Booster Shot Proof for Employees, Patrons

VMS

Union Square Hospitality Group (New York; USHG), the owners of a multitude of cafes and restaurants, announced it will begin requiring indoor diners to show proof of having received a Covid booster shot, beginning in 2022, CNBC reports. Effective immediately, employees must also receive the booster. CEO of USHG and founder of Shake Shack Danny Meyer said, “Hospitality is a team sport — it’s kind of like putting on a play on Broadway or playing a basketball game … if you can’t field a full health

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Three quarters of Brits will be self-gifting this Christmas, Zip research reveals

Retail Times

With Christmas set to be another challenging time for many, it seems the nation has adopted a ‘treat yo self’ mentality, with a whopping 76% of Brits set to spend up to £250 on self-gifting in 2021, according to new research from Buy Now Pay Later provider Zip, who offer interest-free payments at hundreds of online stores.

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Retail 2022: looking ahead and what to expect

Retail Times

Lucia Juliano, head of CPG research at Toluna, outlines what the retail industry can expect in 2022 and what retailers need to know so that they can deliver a better customer experience and on their brand promise.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Alpargatas Acquires 49.9 Percent Stake in Rothy’s

VMS

Alpargatas (Sao Paulo) has acquired a 49.9 percent stake in Rothy’s (San Francisco), the sustainable footwear brand, according to a company press release. The “strategic investment” is intended to help the brand expand its vertically integrated operations as well as fuel international growth. After a $200 million investment toward primary capital from Alpargatas, the Brazilian company will also acquire $275 million shares from current stakeholders.

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Over three quarters (78%) of DTC retail brands ignore customers following order dispatch, new parcelLab investigation finds

Retail Times

With retailers warning the UK’s supply chain crisis could put the timely delivery of Christmas presents in jeopardy, new data reveals that the UK’s leading DTC brands consistently fail to offer communication regarding delivery dates or order tracking after a purchase is made. The data shows that over three quarters of brands (78%) ignore their customers completely following the dispatch of a package, with one in ten failing to even inform the customer that the order is on the way.

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We’re Heading Toward a Very American Climate Tragedy

Robinson Meyer

I try to avoid despair when writing about climate change. Having covered the topic for five years, I’ve learned that a game of telephone shapes what eventually enters circulation. Case in point: Last week, scientists presented satellite data showing that a floating piece of ice off the coast of Antarctica was beginning to splinter. That is concerning and surprising, but not catastrophic.

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Snug and Katherine Ryan livestream drives 450% sales growth

Retail Times

Snug, the original Sofa in a Box company, achieved a record hour of revenue in its latest live social event. Held live on Instagram with popular comedian Katherine Ryan, Snug saw an impressive 450% growth in sales compared to its previous live event in March.

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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

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2021 Emoji analysis reveals the most loved and hated home gadgets of the year

Retail Times

kers made us sad — all according to Facebook emoji reactions. In truth, it’s an accurate reflection of everyone’s life in another year of the pandemic, with too much time spent indoors and too many failed attempts at maintaining healthy habits.

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PollenPay, a UK-based Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), company announces launch plans

Retail Times

Offering a smarter way to complete financial transactions, PollenPay, a UK-based Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) company is delighted to announce its exciting launch plans. Led by founder and CEO, Leon Wilson, the business aims to ease pressure on purchases, while ensuring greater levels of financial responsibility amongst its users.

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RELX International partners with Ziggicig in Northern Ireland expansion

Retail Times

RELX International has announced its products will be stocked in 20 Ziggicig stores across Northern Ireland as part of the brand’s expansion in the UK.

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Brits consider retailers environmental credentials when Christmas shopping, study shows

Retail Times

With £200bn estimated to be spent on Christmas, the UK is set to have a bumper year of wrapping and sharing physical gifts. However, with all eyes on the environment following COP26, only one in five (17%) will be more environmentally conscious when it comes to gifting this year although four in ten (42%) would like to have an eco-friendlier Christmas.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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Dry January 2022: ShelfNow sees a 450% increase in sales of low and no alcohol

Retail Times

With Dry January now just a few weeks away, ShelfNow, Europe’s first intelligent B2B online marketplace, has seen a 450% increase in sales of low and no alcohol products over the past year as Brits put more value on health and wellness.

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Functional drinks brand, Boost Drinks, expands senior team with new sales director

Retail Times

Leading functional drinks brand, Boost Drinks, has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Sales Director, Colin Falconer, to lead the business through the next stage in its journey.

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West End footfall down 27% on pre-pandemic levels

Retail Times

Footfall figures in the West End plummeted by 27% yesterday (Tuesday 21 December 2021) compared with 2019 and by 10% on the previous week.

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