Retail TouchPoints

Target Names Long-Time PepsiCo Exec as New Financial Chief

Target has named Jim Lee as its new CFO, effective Sept. 22, 2024. Lee will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, internal audit, accounting, investor relations, financial products and…

40 Under 40: The New Retail Leaders Driving Industry Progress

Lessons from Glossier: How Retailers can Move from Digital to Physical

Throughout 2024, report after report has shown online sales declining by around 7% year-on-year. In fact, the CBI’s latest figures in the UK showed online sales falling by a startling…

JCPenney Joins Syndication Network to Amplify User-Generated Content

JCPenney has joined the Bazaarvoice Visual Syndication Network, which allows for end-to-end management of user-generated content (UGC) within a single platform. Brands in the network can find visual UGC of…

Shein Goes Live(stream) to Showcase Fall/Winter Collection

Global fashion and lifestyle retailer Shein will host a special episode of its interactive shoppable livestream experience to unveil its Fall and Winter collections. The Shein Live: Front Row event…

Roku Debuts Self-Service Ad Manager, Enables Shopify-Powered Checkouts

Streaming TV platform Roku has introduced Roku Ads Manager, a self-service solution for purchasing CTV advertising. The new solution enables Shopify merchants to launch shoppable ads that allow consumers to…

UPDATE: Wakefern Expands In-Store Robots to 60 ShopRite Stores

[Update as of Sept. 18, 2024] Wakefern Food Corp. cooperative organizations Inserra Supermarkets and Shop-Rite Supermarkets (SRS) will expand their use of in-store Tally robots from Simbe. Following a four-monthpilot…

Ecommerce vs. Retail Packaging: A Tale of Two Boxes

Product packaging is a multifaceted world. From the enticing candy bar wrapper to the sturdy box delivered to your doorstep, each element is carefully considered in terms of design, materials…

From Flagships to Rollouts: Bringing New Luxury Retail Concepts to Market

The most successful in-person retail concepts closely align the shopping experience with guest expectations. This is as true for new brands as it is for well-established ones: there are substantial…