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A Pea in the Pod Returns to Physical Retail With Locations in NYC and Chicago

Retail TouchPoints

Maternity retailer A Pea in the Pod has returned to brick-and-mortar with stores in Chicago and New York City. A Pea in the Pod parent company Destination Maternity closed all its banners in late 2019 following bankruptcy proceedings.

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Hanna Andersson Gives Fans What They’ve Long Wanted — A Loyalty Program

Retail TouchPoints

In 2019, Hanna Andersson shifted to a fully DTC model , closing all its stores and ending its wholesale business. With no plans to return to brick-and-mortar, the company’s new loyalty program offers the brand another avenue to maintain contact with its consumers.

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The return of Tigerlily: An in-depth interview with the new CEO

Inside Retail

We’ve just hired a new CFO, a new head of retail and wholesale, our new head of digital started in August and of course, myself. It was our best month online since December 2019. IR: Speaking of those ups and downs, do you attribute that to Covid, or more to the previous rebrand in 2019 not really turning out as planned?

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DTC Activewear Brand Vuori Valued at $4B After Latest Funding

Retail TouchPoints

Launched in 2016 as a DTC business, Vuori has since expanded to brick-and-mortar via wholesale at retailers including Nordstrom and REI , as well as with 10 standalone stores. The company plans to add more than 100 additional stores in the U.S. The company plans to add more than 100 additional stores in the U.S.

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Rough Week for Retail CEOs: Top Execs Out at Petco, Under Armour, Fossil

Retail TouchPoints

Founder Kevin Plank Returns to Lead Under Armour Kevin Plank will return to Under Armour as the company’s President and CEO, effective April 1, 2024. Plank founded Under Armour in 1996 and served as CEO and Chair of the board from 1996 to 2019.

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Here’s why discount luxury business Azura Fashion Group is going circular

Inside Retail

The business helps luxury brands, distributors and wholesalers clear end-of-line and off-season products through online marketplaces, such as Farfetch, Net-A-Porter, Vestiaire Collective and The Iconic, as well as its own e-commerce site, Azura Runway. “We’re Luxury’s discount problem. However, Wood saw an opportunity.

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Nike Dips a Toe into Resale with Debut of Shoe Refurbishment Service

Retail TouchPoints

Touted as part of its “Move to Zero” sustainability efforts, Nike Refurbished will take like-new, gently worn or cosmetically flawed shoes that have been returned within the company’s 60-day “wear test” window, and fix them up to be resold at Nike stores. All Nike Refurbished shoes also will be eligible for the 60-day wear test offering.

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