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Apps ease purchases for tourists and international shoppers

There was a time when “payment options” meant perhaps three choices: cash, check or charge. Today’s crop, however, includes the rapid expansion of new payment systems from around the world — including China, Australia and even Sweden — into North America.

How retailers can defend against cyberattacks

There’s a new form of cyberattack hitting online businesses that has security experts in retail working overtime to protect their companies. Variously called “formjacking,” “web skimming” or “Magecart,” the bad news is that there are an average 4,800 websites compromised by such attacks each month. But the good news is that 3.7 million attacks were blocked last year.

Petco’s commitment to brand integrity extends to hazardous waste disposal

Ever since the country celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970, the United States has experienced a gradual but steady growth in its awareness of the impact caused by humans on the environment. To that end, company executives at San Diego-based Petco turned to Stericycle to help the retailer dispose of any hazardous waste and comply with government regulations.

GIANT Food Stores’ recent ad campaign highlights how the grocer helps with everyday challenges

A mom packs the car for a family vacation, trying to avoid the cost of food on the road for kids who eat everything in sight. Back in the kitchen, she calls her two sons “bottomless pits” who go through a loaf of bread a day and reminds them to chew. These slice-of-life scenarios are highlighted in a recent ad campaign from Carlisle, Pa.-based GIANT Food Stores, ticking all the boxes when it comes to communicating price, value and selection.

Cut TCO by 15% on barcode devices

Retailers have relied on rugged handheld devices for over 30 years to boost efficiency and productivity. All along, devices have suffered from failures due to charging contacts that get dirty, corrode, or break. Wireless charging prevents device failure, drastically reducing TCO. An enterprise can easily reduce TCO by 15% or more deploying wireless charging devices.

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Trends

Waste not, want not

About one in every 13 items in a U.S. landfill is a clothing item. London-based startup Vollebak is out to change that by creating a biodegradable t-shirt made from plant and algae materials.

Trial for shoes

While some companies look to remove the hassles of buying, Adidas has turned that idea on its head at its New York City pop-up. The company had visitors go through a series of live challenges before they could try on the 19, a 3D-knitted shoe with Adidas’ Boost technology.

Expert influencers

Social media influencers can certainly deliver the sales. But do they always know what they’re talking about? Seed, a direct-to-consumer probiotics company, is making sure its influencers do. The company launched a six-unit course delivered through Instagram Stories to help influencers learn the science behind probiotics, Federal Trade Commission guidelines and how to market Seed’s products.

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NRF News

Building the most interesting store in the world

Showfields CEO Tal Nathanel wanted to give new brands with a story to tell a place to connect with customers and showcase their products. On the latest episode of NRF’s Retail Gets Real podcast, he discusses the process of reinventing the retail environment with a fresh take on creating immersive customer experiences.

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NRF Foundation recognizes industry leaders impacting today’s retail

The NRF Foundation has announced members of The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2020, who will be recognized January 12 at the NRF Foundation Honors during NRF 2020 Vision: Retail’s Big Show in New York City. Learn more about the honorees.

Retail imports to see final tariff-driven surge of the year

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to see their final surge of the year this month ahead of new tariffs set to take effect in December, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by NRF and Hackett Associates. “Retailers are highly competitive, but the ability to compete has been challenging this year because of the uncertainty of the trade war and continued tariff escalation,” NRF Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said.

Retail Deals

Kibo, a leader in cloud commerce, is partnering with Calendars.com to further the online retailer’s digital transformation journey, by personalizing customer shopping experiences across its entire family of brands.

This fall, Mountain Hardwear is launching an entirely new ski line with the extension of its partnership with GORE-TEX.

Toshiba America Business Solutions is partnering with Atlanta-based Docufree Corporation, a recognized leader in enterprise information management and business process services, to outfit Toshiba resellers and customers with document conversion services.

HanesBrands, a leading global marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands, has added LF Corporation as a distribution partner in South Korea to expand the number of Champion brand stores in Asia.

Le Tote has acquired the Lord + Taylor brand from Hudson’s Bay Company and assumes operations of 38 stores and ecommerce presence.

Consumer Incentives 2019: The Digital Transformation of Rewards, Rebates & Loyalty

Discover why shoppers prefer digital incentives, what they expect from the rewards experience, and how you can take your loyalty program to the next level.

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GNC Holdings, a leading global health and wellness brand, has selected Kount, a digital fraud prevention company, to support and protect the retailer’s new convenient and accessible omnichannel shopping experience.

Tommy Hilfiger is implementing new learning and technology capabilities for all global design teams at its headquarters in Amsterdam to achieve 100 percent 3D apparel design by its spring 2022 collections.

Express Inc., a leading fashion apparel retailer, is launching UpWest, a new direct-to-consumer, purpose-driven lifestyle brand focused on providing comfort.

Niman Ranch, the leader in sustainable agriculture known for its award-winning beef, pork and lamb, has announced that its products are now available on Peapod, bringing the meat brand to doorsteps throughout the greater Chicago area.