Podcasts about retailers

Tom Summerfield, Retail Director at Peak joins me on Tech Talks Daily to discuss how he has helped retailers including B&M, Nike, and ASOS to stay ahead of the curve. We discuss why retail survival in the current climate is likely to boil down to the tech they have at their disposal. we also explore the impact of inflation on retailers and how best to manage this against shrinking costs. In the coming months, Primark won't be the only retailer fighting to be competitive as inflation squeezes margins. For the first time, we're going to see a divide opening up between the haves and the have nots; those with the tech in place to adequately manage yet another catastrophe in a sector already hit hard by supply chain distribution and fluctuating demand. However, the battle ground won't just be operational efficiency (as big as it is), stock availability and convenience will be increasingly crucial. Shopper behaviours have changed post-pandemic, and are likely to again as inflation bites and consumers downgrade their choices. Demand forecasting is a struggle for many right now, and this could push them to breaking point. If retailers don't have the right stock on their shelves at the right time, they'll see once loyal customers voting with their feet. Artificial Intelligence is being leveraged across the value chain to tackle pain points that include demand forecasting, stock optimisation, allocation and distribution resource planning which are increasingly important in a high inflationary environment. Tom Summerfield, Retail Director at Peak joins me on Tech Talks Daily to discuss how he has helped retailers including B&M, Nike, and ASOS to stay ahead of the curve. We discuss why retail survival in the current climate is likely to boil down to the tech they have at their disposal. we also explore the impact of inflation on retailers and how best to manage this against shrinking costs.  

The second of a series of interviews around the religions from the World Peace Grids which states:  "May the followers of all religions and spiritual paths work together to create peace among all people on Earth."  https://www.reiki.org/world-peace-grid-projectMuniqui explains Islam or the Muslim religion to us then leads us in a prayer for all denominations to help us connect with Source, whatever name and tradition we use.Pam's ICRT Classes: https://www.reiki.org/users/pamela-allen-leblanc#classesNewsletter: http://eepurl.com/dFm-19Reiki session:   https://squareup.com/appointments/book/7dvtqlfp939e8g/LPSC51C92BN20/servicesMonthly Reiki share:  http://eepurl.com/hWruP5Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/reikifromthefarm/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/hiddenbrookfarmReikiHorsesOilsYoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW5ScR7ObSiPIpgnDkWkiQAemail: pam@reikifromthefarm.comMuniqui's Information  Website: www.healinglandreiki.comEmail:  healinglandreiki@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/healinglandreikiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healinglandreikiTwitter: @reiki_landMt. Kurama Visual Tour and Meditation:  https://www.healinglandreiki.com/en/online-store-details/mt-kurama-visual-tour-and-meditationThe Reiki Business Book is available from tens of thousands of Retailers, Libraries, Schools, E-commerce companies, book retailers, and wholesalers across North America, the United Kingdom & Europe, Australia & New Zealand.   Order it here:Amazon.com The Reiki Business Bookor Amazon.ca The Reiki Business Book thank you to Music from Pixabay for the intro musicPam Allen-LeBlanc is a scientist, a businesswoman, and a Licensed Reiki Master Teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training.  She is the author of "The Reiki Business Book" and a co-author of ICRT Animal Reiki training.  Pam teaches Reiki, Animal Reiki, and Animal Communication online and in-person in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia.

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 Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade. Amazon's limit, which temporarily caps purchase of the contraceptives at three units per week, went into effect on Monday. The company did not share further details on what emergency contraceptive products were limited for purchase, but a listing showed the cap applied to Plan B, the popular “morning after” pill. A similar policy went into effect Monday at the drugstore chain Rite Aid, which has limited the purchase of Plan B pills to three units per customer due to increased demand. The limit applies to both in-store and online purchases. Emergency contraception is different from abortion pills used to end a pregnancy. Plan B, which can be obtained without a prescription, contains a concentrated dose of the same drug found in many regular birth control pills. If a woman takes Plan B within 72 hours of unprotected sex, she can lower the risk of pregnancy significantly. But if she's already pregnant, the pill has no effect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade. Amazon's limit, which temporarily caps purchase of the contraceptives at three units per week, went into effect on Monday. The company did not share further details on what emergency contraceptive products were limited for purchase, but a listing showed the cap applied to Plan B, the popular “morning after” pill. A similar policy went into effect Monday at the drugstore chain Rite Aid, which has limited the purchase of Plan B pills to three units per customer due to increased demand. The limit applies to both in-store and online purchases. Emergency contraception is different from abortion pills used to end a pregnancy. Plan B, which can be obtained without a prescription, contains a concentrated dose of the same drug found in many regular birth control pills. If a woman takes Plan B within 72 hours of unprotected sex, she can lower the risk of pregnancy significantly. But if she's already pregnant, the pill has no effect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Gabriella Bock sits down with Diane Primo, CEO of Purpose Brand Agency, an award-winning, Chicago-based public relations, branding and digital marketing firm. Diane is also the author of several books including the recently published, “ADAPT: Scaling Purpose in a Divisive World,” which provides a framework for mastering corporate purpose and offers readers guidance on how to achieve a more resilient and prosperous business. During their conversation, Diane shares why retailers must cultivate a bias toward action, not just transaction before discussing how social media is shifting culture and enabling consumers to become their own microphones for the purposes they align with. More about the guest: Diane Primo is the only African-American female CEO of a purpose-driven communications agency. Diane's focus on impact marketing stems from the belief that brands must be relevant, purpose-driven and committed to consumers to be successful today. Diane built her agency on a storied career leading some of the top marketing organizations in the country including Quaker Oats, Ameritech and SBC. You can purchase Diane's book at https://purposebrand.com/books/adapt-book-scaling-purpose-in-divisive-world/. Register for Future Stores Seattle at: bit.ly/3t67xBW If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Noah - Why do some people prepare for the fruits of the Holy Spirit before baptism if that very baptism is what gives them the Holy Spirit?  Patrick recommends “Surprised by Truth”  Joe - I am debating someone on YouTube about the early Church. It doesn't seem like it is going anywhere. What should I do?  Carolyn - There was an openly gay movie that was previewed in the theaters the other day. This was when I was taking my granddaughters to a movie that was rated PG-13. You can't even go to a movie without this being pushed on you.  Retailers may let you keep a returned item -- along with the refund  Bonnie - I read that you wrote 26 books. Which would you recommend me to read to start off of yours? Patrick recommends “Why Be Catholic” and “Life Lessons: 50 Things I Learned in My First 50 Years”  Does Patrick believe in ghosts?  Patrick responds to an email related to the gossip topic from earlier in the show  Kevin – I'm not offended by Patrick using the words “insane” or “crazy”, but why not just change the word you use?  Norman - How can you tell the difference between the false teachers and the true teachers? I used to be Catholic and I see false teachers in both Protestant Churches and Catholic Churches.  Why don't priests in today's world have the power to heal?  Kimberly - What is your opinion on the new earth theory? 

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Today we're going to talk about automation, and how it is helping retailers stay customer-focused amidst a variety of challenges including supply chain disruptions and more.. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Doug LaBahn, CMO at Cin7.

Digital channels are so powerful for retailers because they offer a wealth of data about how consumers are interacting with content, products, offers and more. As digital gets more embedded into our everyday lives, retailers are using technology and data-powered solutions to support their goals.   During this week's Retail Remix, Parrish Chapman, Director of Enterprise Sales Key Accounts at Samsung shares how retailers can:  Embrace technology to create seamless experiences, from the couch to the store;   Use data and analytics to test and optimize the store experience; and   Integrate branded, shopper and community content from social networks to enrich store experiences.    RELATED LINKS  Download the guide to support your new store vision   Learn more about Samsung retail solutions 

The opposition is calling for an overhaul of the aged pension system to encourage more older aussies to work amid a national staffing crisis New data shows aussie women still earn less than men across every age bracket And there are calls for a national summit to address black market sales of nicotine vaping products See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The convenience retail community unites to celebrate first responders, medical and emergency professionals and Red Cross volunteers on July 24, also known as 24/7 Day. Related Links: 24/7 Day Yesway NACS Foundation Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Stephanie Sikorski About our Guest: Derek Gaskins, Chief Marketing Officer, Yesway Derek has an impressive career in the convenience and fuel retailing industry. He currently heads up all marketing, merchandising and procurement efforts for the Yesway brand and develops relationships with Yesway's supplier partners. Prior to joining Yesway, he was chief customer officer at Rutter's and was instrumental in developing the company's award-winning customer engagement programs. Derek was also senior vice president of marketing and merchandising with Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores (MACS) and served as vice president of marketing at NACS. He also led brand marketing for Giant Eagle for its GetGo chain of convenience stores and launched the Fuelperks fuel rewards loyalty program. Derek holds a BBA from the University of Iowa and an MBA in Finance, Marketing, and Real Estate from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

The first of a series of interviews around the religions from the World Peace Grids which states:  "May the followers of all religions and spiritual paths work together to create peace among all people on Earth." https://www.reiki.org/world-peace-grid-projectGoddess ReligionsKaren is a practicing Pagan who taught about Goddess/Earth-based religions for years.  Join us to learn about the Divine feminine and Paganism.  Then allow your own Divine feminine energy to ignite as she shares "The Song of the Goddess" with us.Pam's ICRT Classes: https://www.reiki.org/users/pamela-allen-leblanc#classesNewsletter: http://eepurl.com/dFm-19Reiki session:   https://squareup.com/appointments/book/7dvtqlfp939e8g/LPSC51C92BN20/servicesMonthly Reiki share:  http://eepurl.com/hWruP5Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/reikifromthefarm/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/hiddenbrookfarmReikiHorsesOilsYoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW5ScR7ObSiPIpgnDkWkiQAemail: pam@reikifromthefarm.comKaren's InformationKaren Caig, Reiki InstituteEmail: karen@arkansasreiki.comWebsite:  www.Reiki-Institute.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArkansasReikiInstitute                         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkansas.reiki/Twitter: https://twitter.com/karen_caig The Reiki Business Book is available from tens of thousands of Retailers, Libraries, Schools, E-commerce companies, book retailers, and wholesalers across North America, the United Kingdom & Europe, Australia & New Zealand.   Order it here:  Amazon.com The Reiki Business Bookor Amazon.ca The Reiki Business Book thank you to Music from Pixabay for the intro musicPam Allen-LeBlanc is a scientist, a businesswoman, and a Licensed Reiki Master Teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training.  She is the author of "The Reiki Business Book" and a co-author of ICRT Animal Reiki training.  Pam teaches Reiki, Animal Reiki, and Animal Communication online and in-person in Canada, the US, Australia

After years of analyst anticipation that the leg-squeezing silhouette would soon go out of style, market research firm NPD Group found sales for the skinny jeans fell behind straight leg jeans in 2021. Skinny jeans are far from dead though — still accounting for 30 percent of sales. Retailers have already felt the effects of the shift: Pacsun pulled the style from its stores because no one was buying it.  “It really just speaks to the changing of the times and how styles are evolving within fashion,” said BoF correspondent Chavie Leiber.     Key Insights:  Skinny jeans are no longer the most popular denim silhouette, according to data from NPD Group. But, that doesn't mean no one is buying them.  As consumers come out of the pandemic, they don't just want comfort. Shoppers are either skewing toward raw denim with no stretch or athleisure and leggings — but jegging and stretch denim styles occupying the in-between have started to fall to the wayside.  The world is in the midst of a “denim Renaissance,” says Marie Pearson, senior vice president of denim at Madewell, who added she's never seen so many different types of fits and shapes selling.     Additional Resources:  The Style That Finally Dethroned Skinny Jeans Why Skinny Jeans Will Never Die Fashion Drives New Denim Momentum     Join BoF Professional today with our exclusive podcast listener discount of 25% off an annual membership, follow the link here and enter the coupon code ‘debrief' at checkout.  Want more from The Business of Fashion? Subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

Would you rather be right than rich? Tazz talks about providing the opportunity for retailers to get out of their own way. Ex-retailer Tazz Latifi is one of our favorite people and she comes on to talk about now sharing her experience with other retailers and helping them find profitability.  Find Tazz here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tazzlatifi/  

Retailers over-forecasted inventory and supply doesn't match consumer demand. It's another perfect storm brewing. As rising food prices and historic high costs for fuel suck money out of the discretionary spending bucket, retailers will be left with even more unwanted inventory. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR's chief strategist, as they debate how retailers can work their way through this crisis.For more strategic insights and compelling content, visit TheRobinReport.com where you can read, watch, and listen to content from Robin Lewis and other industry experts.Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest from Robin Lewis and The Robin Report.

As technology continues to eliminate many of the tasks humans used to do manually, the question remains what can be fully automated and what is still best guided by a human hand.  For some, it's all or nothing, man or machine. But what of a much more complex situation? To say go from a self driving car to one that no longer requires a steering wheel?For retail executives the choice of what automation to use  - and how much - is an especially intriguing question in an industry that has put best practices into place which have worked successfully for decades. In this episode of Tech Talks, EDITED's Senior Vice President of Retail Science, Michael Ross, and John Squire, Founder of Dynamic Action discuss the human versus automation equation. What is the difference between humans making decisions and those where humans are in the loop, being assisted by a machine? From human in the loop with exceptions to human on the loop and finally to a world of full automation.Data Scientist or Retail Strategist - this is the show for you!

Join us for a meditation to celebrate the Solstice, release the old, and welcome the new as we reach the 1/2 way point in the year.Pam's ICRT Classes: https://www.reiki.org/users/pamela-allen-leblanc#classesNewsletter: http://eepurl.com/dFm-19Reiki session:   https://squareup.com/appointments/book/7dvtqlfp939e8g/LPSC51C92BN20/servicesMonthly Reiki share:  http://eepurl.com/hWruP5Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/reikifromthefarm/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/hiddenbrookfarmReikiHorsesOilsYoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW5ScR7ObSiPIpgnDkWkiQAemail: pam@reikifromthefarm.comInternational Center for Reiki TrainingSubscribe: Reiki News MagazineInternational Reiki Retreat:  https://www.reikiretreat.online/The Reiki Business Book is available from tens of thousands of Retailers, Libraries, Schools, E-commerce companies, book retailers, and wholesalers across North America, the United Kingdom & Europe, Australia & New Zealand.   Order it here:Amazon.com The Reiki Business Bookor Amazon.ca The Reiki Business Book thank you to Music from Pixabay for the intro musicPam Allen-LeBlanc is a scientist, a businesswoman, and a Licensed Reiki Master Teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training.  She is the author of "The Reiki Business Book" and a co-author of ICRT Animal Reiki training.  Pam teaches Reiki, Animal Reiki, and Animal Communication online and in-person in Canada, the US, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the newly launched LIV golf  tour and discuss the strong reactions many have had to it as well as how sports washing efforts like these typically work (01:20).  The guys also consider whether the commercialization of Juneteenth is something to be concerned about or the indication of a job well done, particularly in light of what the holiday signifies (33:46).The Saudi-backed LIV Golf tees off, and the PGA Tour quickly suspends 17 players (NPR)Saudi-backed golf tour lures PGA pros, but backlash lands them in the rough (CBC)LIV Golf shines spotlight on 'sportswashing' – the nascent term for an age-old strategy (USA Today)Everybody Loses in the PGA-LIV Golf Schism (The Ringer)T-shirts? Ice cream? Retailers cash in on Juneteenth. There's backlash (LA Times)Juneteenth was finally recognized as a federal holiday. Then came commercialization. (NBC News)Juneteenth isn't just a celebration of freedom. It's a monument to America's failures. (Vox)

Consumer may have shown patience during the early days of the pandemic, as companies simplified supply chains, streamlined their product lines and cut customer service. Rakesh Mani, the Southeast Asia Consumer Markets Leader for Strategy& shared his view on this issue.

I'm hosting a FREE masterclass on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 2 PM EST to help you create a cash flow management system!  Listen to today's episode to learn why I'm hosting this free masterclass, what you can expect to learn if you attend, and some essential base knowledge to help you prep for the class.  Register for the free Cash is Queen Masterclass at https://www.savvyshopkeeper.com/cashflow! For show notes and links to all resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.savvyshopkeeper.com/episode127.

For our 200th episode, the team picked out some of their favorite clips from their favorite episodes of the past 200. These clips cover things we found interesting, some great stories, and learnings from this region's top entrepreneurs. PILOT. Smart Homes and Voice Will Take Over 18. Scott Shapiro, Chief Innovation Officer of Lexington, KY, on University Cities, Gigabit Internet, and Bikeshare 128. Space Tango: Tywman Clements on Putting Automated Science in Space 129. SOAR: Colby Hall on the Development of Eastern Kentucky 155. El Toro: Stacy Griggs on Building Cookie-less IP Targeting Technology 165. Nashville Technology Council: Brian Moyer on Growing Nashville's Tech Ecosystem 170. The Future of Work: Steve Cadigan on Creating a Better Model of Working 184. Yornest: Michael Brizendine on Building a Social Media Platform & Surviving Haiti's Earthquake 189. To The Market: Jane Mosbacher Morris on Empowering Brands & Retailers to Work with Ethical and Sustainable Suppliers 197. Ky Inno: Haley Cawthon on Growing Kentucky's Innovation Ecosystem through Media Visit us at MiddleTech.com Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Logan's Twitter Nate's Twitter Middle Tech is proud to be supported by: Our presenting sponsor, KY Innovation Bolt Marketing The Johnson Law Group Render Capital

Fit is a leading cause for product returns. And as consumers shop more online and via their mobile device, they want to ensure they're selecting the right products and sizes for their needs. Sure, there are many fit tools out there, but FIT:MATCH was designed to add more dimension (literally) to the process, creating more accurate fit recommendations and better curation for consumers.   During this week's conversation, we hear from the company's founder and CEO, Haniff Brown, as he shares:   His vision for FIT:MATCH and how the past two years have set a powerful foundation for the business' growth roadmap;   The direct and indirect benefits of more robust fit technology, and how to sell the investment to key stakeholders; and   How the FIT:MATCH technology supports the creation of accurate digital twins, which can be used and shared across the entire retail ecosystem to better support customer needs and pain points.    RELATED LINKS  Learn more about FIT:MATCH  Watch the video to see the tech in action   Read about FIT:MATCH's venture into stores 

Industry experts break down how environment, social and governance (ESG) issues are growing and facing regulatory requirements that could have enormous implications for the fuels industry. Related Links: Fuels Institute "The Case for Developing an ESG Plan" American Council for Capital Formation SEC Proposes to Enhance Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies About ESG Investment Practices Hosted by: John Eichberger and Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Mike Roman, Senior Fellow, Public Policy/ESG, American Council for Capital Formation Mike has more than 40 years of global energy industry experience. In addition to his current work at the American Council for Capital Formation, he is the founder of the consultancy CertainPoint Strategies LLC and serves as a member of the Fuels Institute Board of Advisors.

If you own an RV, travel trailer, or another style of camper you know of or may have bought your first RV from the “big box” RV retailer. If you bought your RV elsewhere you may have had work done at one. Do these "big box" RV retailers like Camping World get a bad wrap? Are they as bad as some say? We'll explore that subject in this edition of the Rolling Home Podcast. Show notes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Three major retailers Australian retailers including Kmart and Bunnings have deployed artificial intelligence-based facial recognition technology in their stores to monitor customers to prevent shoplifting. Similar tech is being rolled out in New Zealand in casinos, airports, and retailers, leading to some privacy concerns among experts. Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand chief executive Madeline Newman spoke to Corin Dann.

A CHOICE consumer group investigation has found that major Australian retailers have been secretly capturing their customers' faces without their knowledge. John Stanley chats to CHOICE consumer data advocate Kate Bower about how this technology works, why these retailers are capturing this data, and what they are doing with this information.  Kate highlights how collecting this type of data is similar to taking your fingerprints or DNA every time you shop, while almost explaining how 80% of Australians were not aware retailers were capturing their facial features.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retailers using facial recognition without you knowing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, on a very special episode of Beyond the Shelf, we spoke with Chris Fardiniya, ChefsBest's Chief Business Development Officer. Last month, Chris had the pleasure of attending and representing ChefsBest at the 2022 Velocity Institute Innovation Expo + Conference, one of the largest gatherings for private brands, manufacturers, agencies, and other service providers. We sat down with him to discuss what leading experts in the private brand industry are discussing and what he learned from attending the conference. He shared with us why private brands are pushing the boundaries of the food & beverage industry by being bold and innovative, as well as what the future has in store for the growing market.To stay up to date on all new episodes, subscribe to Beyond the Shelf on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio – and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Beyond the Shelf dives into the food & beverage industry with guests from all corners of the business including founders/CEO's, marketers, chefs, dietitians, researchers, and other influencers. Topics range from retail and production trends to expert tips on marketing to inspiring stories from growing companies, popular chefs, and much more! From ChefsBest – taste and quality experts in the food and beverage industry.Additional ResourcesTop 5 Themes from the 2022 Velocity Institute Innovation Expo + Conference – Part 1Top 5 Themes from the 2022 Velocity Institute Innovation Expo + Conference – Part 2

Are Mark and Mark breaking up? No, but Mark Kinsley is co-hosting a new show and Mark Quinn isn't his trusty sidekick. In this episode, the guys chat the launch of the new FAM Marketing Show. It's a snackable, 15-minute-or-less podcast designed to give retailers and brands marketing tips and tricks they can enact right away. They discuss the concept of the show, introduce a few co-hosts that have already been on the show (some familiar faces and some new friends of the industry) and talk about what it means to give small business owners ideas that won't break the bank, but can show ROI. Curious for more? Check out the FAM Marketing Show here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattresspodcast/message

The stock market today is down between 2 to 3% after last week's economic reports were released. How do commodities impact consumer sentiment? "Energy is down today as well. Traders are now in a risk-off mode across the board. Bitcoin is also seeing a breakout to the downside. Retailers are talking down their expectations for the next quarter. The Retail Sales report is due to be out this week," says Michael Zarembski.

It seems like any retailer can open a marketplace today...and many are. As the space becomes more crowded, these platforms need to work harder to stand out.   That's why Italic is leaning into a very specific value proposition: A vertically integrated model that gives consumers access to luxury-grade products at a fraction of the price. During this week's Retail Remix, Jeremy Cai, Founder and CEO of Italic, gives the scoop on:   How his roots in manufacturing inspired him to start the Italic business;   Why curation has helped the company provide more value to the customer experience; and   How Italic has iterated and evolved its membership program and marketing mix to maximize acquisition and value.    This week's episode is brought to you by Emarsys. Are you a marketer looking to hit it out of the park with better one-to-one interactions with consumers? Then look no further! Customer engagement platform, Emarsys, is holding a series of Omnichannel Strategy Workshops across the U.S. this summer to help those with a goal of creating a consistent brand experience. To find out how Emarsys can help you, visit www.emarsys.com.   RELATED LINKS  Learn more about Italic.  Read Retail TouchPoints' latest coverage on marketplaces.  Watch our on-demand webinar to get your keys to marketplace success. 

New technology will always propel a business and with AR, Amazon is utilizing it to help the customer buying experience.Note: article on how Amazon is doing thisRetailers like Target have too much inventory due to supply chain issues, inflation, and consumer buying behaviors.Check out the CNBC article on this storyVitamin Shoppe owner amongst other investors looking to buy Kohl's. Can Kohl's really be revitalized or is it too late?Check out what is going on with Kohl's and the opportunity ROI of buying it 

(0:58) - Chuck and Mike start Friday's show reviewing the CPI data for May, which revealed an 8.6% rise in inflation year-over-year and 1% monthly rise, setting a new 40-year high.(14:34) - Discussing which retailers have the most excess inventory and which can raise prices without angering customers.(25:14) - Touching on Docusign which is down nearly 25% today after disappointing earnings that included a $27.4 million loss.(32:50) - Talking about research from Yale that concluded global companies have suffered losses of more than $59 billion from their Russian operations.

SAFE banking, cannabis retailers slashing prices, and Cannabis Amnesty group launches "Legalize Us"! Welcome to another episode of "Cannabis Daily"! Here are today's stories:Cannabis banking reform before midterm elections according to Jeff Schultz - Proactive InvestorsDeeper discounts than ever on both sides of the border - MJBizDailyApproximately 500,000 Canadians still have criminal records associated with cannabis. - Cannabis AmnestySugar Cane Cannabis could be the first farmgate store in B.C. and on First Nations land - Global NewsAs mentioned in the episode - we'd love to get your take! Back to our second story -  what do you make of the discount data collected by Headset.Tweet us and let us know your thoughts, here.Huge thanks to Jarret in Rhode Island for his email about Miracle-Gro's transition into the cannabis market.Want to be like Jarret? Email us about our stories, here.Missed the previous episode? You can catch up with it here.  About Cannabis Daily.Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.June 29-29 | Cannabis Europa in London is a two day event delivering cutting-edge knowledge from senior government officials, leading scientific experts and some of the most influential businesses in the industry - https://www.cannabis-europa.comVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

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In the "Today in San Diego" Podcast, voting in California's primary election is closed and results for some races are in, retail giants like Target and Walmart slash prices, due to inventory overstock and the San Diego County Fair returns today in Del Mar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s been tricky for retailers to pin down what consumers want. At the height of the  pandemic, shoppers focused on furniture, appliances and other home goods online, so stores stocked up, betting that the spending on domestic stuff would last. But now that Americans are investing less in furnishings and sweatpants, stores are left with unwanted inventory. Plus, a strong dollar buys stress for international companies and winemakers try to salvage grapes tainted by wildfire smoke.

It’s been tricky for retailers to pin down what consumers want. At the height of the  pandemic, shoppers focused on furniture, appliances and other home goods online, so stores stocked up, betting that the spending on domestic stuff would last. But now that Americans are investing less in furnishings and sweatpants, stores are left with unwanted inventory. Plus, a strong dollar buys stress for international companies and winemakers try to salvage grapes tainted by wildfire smoke.

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We've all seen the data: when brands share user-generated content (UGC), consumers trust them more and, in turn, are more likely to make a purchase.   As VP of Marketing for ResellerRatings, Christina Kay lives and breathes UGC. During this week's Retail Remix, she shares her perspectives on how UGC is driving the future of social commerce. Listen to learn:   How the rise of ecommerce and new channels like TikTok are driving UGC's shift to video content;    Ways brands can reuse and repurpose content to meet different objectives across all channels; and   The long-tail impact of UGC and how it can impact the customer's journey, even as she ventures to stores. 

Gen Z's favourite messaging app isn't just that anymore. Since Snap Inc. pivoted into a camera company, the Snapchat platform has become a destination for brands to make the kind of creative they can't elsewhere. In this episode, we're joined by Snap Inc's director of emerging for EMEA, Samuel Bevan. In this, he explains how Snapchat is improving its organic products and ad tools to meet brand and shoppers' evolving needs. Expect to learn the best combination of its ad suite for retailers, how its AR tech is solving business problems like returns, and how to reach people up to 34yo when they're being their true self online. Got a question or suggestion for the Social Minds podcast? Get in touch at social.minds@socialchain.com.

On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re headed back to the mall! It’s been a while since we’ve headed on a nostalgic trip to the once sacred space of the mall but this time there’s a little twist. First, we’ll be chatting about some iconic and (not so) forgotten Houston stores that were stand […]

Deborah Weinswig is the founder and CEO of Coresight Research. She talks about what the metaverse means for retail, how livestreaming impacts shopping habits, and what NFTs mean for brands.   This episode was recorded live at the JLL booth at ICSC Las Vegas 2022.   James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.    Taylor Coyne is a senior research manager for JLL.   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show  Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill"   Email: jamesd.cook@am.jll.com    Watch our week video show, Everything We Know About Retail: http://everythingweknow.show/   Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061    Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail   Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.

This episode's guest is Neil Macc, Chief Revenue Officer at Beeline Connect.  Beeline, founded in 2013, is focused on delivering software solutions for the bicycle industry. So focused, in fact, the company has facilitated over 100,000 service and fulfillment appointments connecting riders with independent bicycle retailers. Neil brings his expertise in management, product development, sales, purchasing, franchising, and contract negotiation to seamlessly connect the rider, retailer, and bicycle brands for real-time service and fulfillment scheduling. Motivated professionally by team building and creating a seamless customer experience, listen in as we talk with Neil about his journey in the industry, the Beeline Connect platform, and his own thoughts on the industry future forward.Support the show

BoF's Tamison O'Connor explains how the fashion industry is betting on resortwear as consumers return to their pre-pandemic lifestyles and travel rebounds.  Background:  Every spring, top fashion clients, influencers and insiders are whisked away to lush destinations like Monte Carlo and Capri to indulge in fabulous dinners and cocktail parties — and sneak a peek at brands' resort collections. Resortwear, which began as a way for luxury houses to cater to wealthy, travelling clients halfway through the main season, now represents so much more as a meaningful driver of sales for retailers.    “It's really attractive for the true luxury customer who sees these items as a fun way to accessorise a holiday, but it's also an entry point for more aspirational and younger consumers,” said luxury correspondent Tamison O'Connor.   Key Insights:  As consumers start travelling and treating themselves again, luxury is betting big on vacation dressing.  Resortwear stands apart with more casual designs, lighter fabrics and lower prices. Brands aren't just using these collections to attract travellers and true luxury consumers, but also to snag wealthy domestic clients and appeal to aspirational buyers. Retailers are picking up on opportunities to engage wealthy consumers by building buzz with events and activations surrounding resortwear online and in stores. Big brands are opening more stores and pop-up markets in vacation towns.  Luxury doesn't expect growth in the segment to slow, even amid global economic turbulence, travel restrictions in China and skyrocketing inflation.   Additional Resources:  Luxury Seizes the Vacation Dressing Boom  Loewe's Brand Within a Brand: Is This the New Way to Do Diffusion?  How Fashion Is Targeting the Travel Rebound      Join BoF Professional today with our exclusive podcast listener discount of 25% off an annual membership, follow the link here and enter the coupon code ‘debrief' at checkout.  Want more from The Business of Fashion? Subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

The Buzz 1: Retailers expect 17.8% or $158 billion of merchandise sold during the 2022 holiday season will be returned, according to National Retail Federation. [digitalcommerce360.com] The Buzz 2: Retail returns jumped to an average of 16.6% in 2021 versus 10.6% in 2020, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail. That adds up to more than $761 billion of merchandise…in unwanted purchases that come back to retailers' stores and warehouses and become a headache for companies that must decide whether they can resell those items, get them written off by the manufacturer or if they must take the loss. The average rate of returns for online purchases was 20.8% — up from 18.1% in 2020. [cnbc.com] The Buzz 3: Retail in the Age of Instinct. Trends shaping CPG and retail organizations include 'Optimized Reality': CPG and retail companies are using data and digital technologies to tailor experiences, services, products, and promotions to the individual and shift from maximizing supply chains to personalizing demand chains. [www.genpact.com] We'll ask Praful Karanth, Victoria Wieck, Matt Laukaitis, Navjit Bhasin and Oliver Stocks for their take on The Future of Retail and Technology: How Many Happy Returns?