Merchandising

100 years of Disney: from a cartoon mouse to a global giant, how Walt Disney conquered the world

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.

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  • They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.
  • Walt Disney was an innovator in terms of space, colour and movement.
  • Walt himself holds the record for most nominations (59) and Oscar wins (22 competitive awards, plus four honorary awards) for a single individual.

Steamboat Willie and technological wonders

    • He created The Alice Comedies, a series of short films featuring a live-action child actress in a cartoon world.
    • Steamboat Willie, released in 1928, was the world’s first fully synchronised sound cartoon.
    • A simple story featuring Mickey as a steamboat captain trying to navigate the boat while dealing with various comical situations, Steamboat Willie was universally praised.

The golden age and feature films

    • Those early films still dazzle today – think of the Sorcerers’ Apprentice scene in Fantasia (1940) or the Pink Elephants hallucinogenic number in Dumbo.
    • And is there any scene, in any film, more heart-wrenching than the death of Bambi’s mother?
    • But the golden age never really stopped.

Disneyland and diversification

    • It set the standard for theme park design and showed the way forward for the company: diversification.
    • After Disneyland came Walt Disney World in Florida in 1971, then versions of Disneyland in Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Buyouts and a cultural behemoth

    • These acquisitions solidified Disney’s position as the brand leader in the entertainment industry.
    • The deal made some industry insiders uneasy: Disney had become a cultural behemoth, strangling competition, homogenising content and swallowing up entire franchises.

Not all plain sailing

    • Its 1946 film Song of the South has long been criticised for its racist portrayal of African Americans and its romanticisation of the plantation era.
    • Since 1986, Disney have tried to keep it out of circulation, although clips can be found online.
    • Many old films streaming on Disney+ now feature a disclaimer telling viewers some scenes will include “negative depictions” and “mistreatment of people or cultures”.
    • LGBTQ+ representation has become more visible since LeFou became Disney’s first openly gay character in its 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast.

Square Announces First-Ever Seller Awards, Celebrating Businesses Around the World

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Today, Square is announcing its inaugural awards, The Square 50, dedicated to honoring businesses that are changing the entrepreneurial game.

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  • Today, Square is announcing its inaugural awards, The Square 50, dedicated to honoring businesses that are changing the entrepreneurial game.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011520436/en/
    The Square 50 features 50 businesses across 10 categories, with each category dedicated to unique craftsmanship and expertise:
    The Inspiring Innovators: Businesses that diversified operations and built resiliency for the long term.
  • You can learn more about each Square 50 seller and cast your vote here .
  • Voter’s Choice will be announced November 15 through the Square 50 page and Square’s social channels.

Dillard’s Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Capsule Collection

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Dillard’s, Inc. (“Dillard’s”) (NYSE: DDS) is launching a very special limited-edition Antonio Melani capsule collection during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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  • Dillard’s, Inc. (“Dillard’s”) (NYSE: DDS) is launching a very special limited-edition Antonio Melani capsule collection during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • The line was designed in collaboration with four inspiring and influential breast cancer survivors - with each woman designing her own pieces influenced and inspired by her breast cancer journey.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010334704/en/
    Stacy Ammon pictured in her dress design for the Antonio Melani X Breast Cancer Awareness Capsule Collection.
  • The Antonio Melani Breast Cancer Awareness capsule collection will be available in select Dillard’s locations in October as well as online at dillards.com.

Yesway Honored as the 2023 Top Women in Convenience Corporate Empowerment Award Winner by Convenience Store News

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway, one of the fastest-growing convenience store operators in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has been honored with the Convenience Store News 2023 Top Women in Convenience (TWIC) Corporate Empowerment Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes Yesway's commitment to fostering gender equality and empowerment within its organization. The award was accepted by Yesway CEO Tom Trkla on behalf of the company at the 10th annual TWIC Awards Gala, held earlier this month during the 2023 NACS Show in Atlanta, Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway , one of the fastest-growing convenience store operators in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has been honored with the Convenience Store News 2023 Top Women in Convenience ( TWIC ) Corporate Empowerment Award.
  • Upon receiving the award, Mr. Trkla expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Convenience Store News, for this incredible honor.
  • It is with immense pride and gratitude that, only seven years after starting our company, I accept the 2023 Top Women in Convenience Corporate Empowerment Award on behalf of Yesway.
  • He concluded, "Thank you once again, Convenience Store News, for recognizing the importance of women in our industry.

IPSY Unveils Pat McGrath, the World's Preeminent Makeup Artist, as Icon Box's Latest Distinguished Curator

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IPSY, the world's biggest beauty subscription powerhouse, announced today the launch of Icon Box by Pat McGrath. The globally acclaimed makeup artist and Pat McGrath Labs founder has made a name for herself in the industry for the last 20+ years, and now she's sharing her favorite products with the IPSY community through her exclusive Icon Box.

Key Points: 
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IPSY , the world's biggest beauty subscription powerhouse, announced today the launch of Icon Box by Pat McGrath.
  • "Makeup is all about self-expression, individuality, and exploration into your own creativity," says McGrath.
  • "Our entire IPSY team was beyond excited to secure a true legend like Pat McGrath as our November Icon Box curator," says Kristy Westrup, IPSY's Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Brand Partnerships.
  • Exclusively available for Glam Bag and BoxyCharm members, Icon Box is a quarterly upgrade beloved by IPSY's most beauty-obsessed members.

James Avery Announces Exciting New Blue Bell Partnership

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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KERRVILLE, Texas, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a family-owned jewelry retailer based in Texas, is excited to announce the launch of its new Blue Bell® Ice Cream Charm. Featuring intricate details and a mixed-metal style, the charm is designed after a classic Blue Bell carton of ice cream.

Key Points: 
  • "James Avery and Blue Bell fans alike will be able to purchase the first charm in this iconic Texas partnership."
  • In partnership with Blue Bell, James Avery artisans worked on enhancing every detail on the carton, like the recognizable Blue Bell cow and girl logo on the front and on top of the charm.
  • "We are honored to have James Avery create a Blue Bell charm," says Ricky Dickson, Blue Bell CEO and president.
  • The new Blue Bell® Ice Cream Charm is available for purchase in-store at all James Avery retail locations and the Blue Bell Country Store in Brenham.

Flipkart launches 'Flipkart Commerce Cloud' to provide retail intelligence solutions to retailers and e-commerce companies globally

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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The company aims to help retailers across the world grow their business and solve business needs through intelligent and AI driven solutions.

Key Points: 
  • The company aims to help retailers across the world grow their business and solve business needs through intelligent and AI driven solutions.
  • Flipkart is leveraging its extensive e-commerce experience, deep industry knowledge, and 15 years of technology prowess to launch this suite of Retail solutions for global markets.
  • Flipkart Commerce Cloud currently offers three business solutions which are being used at Flipkart to serve millions of requests every day.
  • Flipkart Commerce Cloud has already marked its presence internationally and has active customers in North America, South America, MENA, Africa and Europe.

Enhancing Library Merchandising: A Custom Solution by IDL Displays for Vaughan Public Libraries

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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In 2009, Vaughan Public Libraries embarked on a mission to update its library merchandising using a unique slat wall design.

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  • In 2009, Vaughan Public Libraries embarked on a mission to update its library merchandising using a unique slat wall design.
  • Tasked with the challenge of seamlessly integrating custom bookholders into this one-of-a-kind structure, Vaughan Public Libraries turned to IDL Displays for a custom-fit solution.
  • Vaughan Public Libraries continued to engage with IDL Displays, placing subsequent orders for more custom bookholders as their needs evolved.
  • The partnership between Vaughan Public Libraries and IDL Displays encapsulates the essence of innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of tailored excellence.

Whole Foods Market Expands Sourced for Good Program to the Coffee Aisle this Fall

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Whole Foods Market announced today that 13 distinct blends of Whole Foods Market brand coffee, previously under the Allegro Coffee Company label, will now include the Sourced for Good seal, marking Whole Foods Market’s first grocery-aisle expansion of the third-party certification.

Key Points: 
  • Whole Foods Market announced today that 13 distinct blends of Whole Foods Market brand coffee, previously under the Allegro Coffee Company label, will now include the Sourced for Good seal, marking Whole Foods Market’s first grocery-aisle expansion of the third-party certification.
  • All Whole Foods Market brand coffees already carry a third-party certification for sourcing from either Rainforest Alliance or Fair Trade, and now coffee blends will include an additional seal for Sourced for Good.
  • Whole Foods Market brand coffees must also be either organic or Non-GMO Project Verified and meet the retailer’s high quality standards for food ingredients.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003695172/en/
    Whole Foods Market Expands Sourced for Good Program to the Coffee Aisle this Fall (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are thrilled to bring the Sourced for Good program to more aisles across our stores, starting with our Whole Foods Market brand coffee blends,” said Alyssa Vescio, Whole Foods Market’s Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Whole Foods Market.

Expanded and Higher Quality Foodservice Options Driving Increased Trips for Convenience Stores, According to New Acosta Group Study

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acosta Group has released the results of its 2023 Convenience Store Shopper Insights Study with its proprietary Shopper Community in advance of NACS Show 2023, the industry's global show for all things convenience, to be held in Atlanta from Oct. 3-6. For the study, Acosta Group focused on insights specific to consumer trip drivers, purchases, and the evolving customer for the c-store channel.

Key Points: 
  • For the study, Acosta Group focused on insights specific to consumer trip drivers, purchases, and the evolving customer for the c-store channel.
  • "There's no doubt that high-quality foodservice is one of the key drivers behind increased trips this year," says Risch.
  • According to the Acosta Group study, shoppers choose c-stores primarily for convenience and the fast trip experience.
  • "The c-store channel is absolutely on a growth path," said Hobie Walker, SVP, Small Format, Acosta , an Acosta Group agency.