Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

And in the ecommerce world, that can only mean one thing: online retail giants such as Amazon continue to dominate the market. in June 2020, which is significantly more than its April 2020 projection of a 3% decline. The use of conversational commerce on messaging platforms has accelerated in 2020.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The global online in-flight shopping market is forecast to reach US$825.3 million in 2020 and representing a CAGR of 12.8 per cent, according to a report by Allied Market Research. Meanwhile, North America holds the major share of the market and is expected to remain dominant. million by 2030 – up from US$232.3

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Purple Innovation , the digitally native mattress brand, has hired Keira Krausz as its Chief Marketing Officer following the departure of Patrice Varni, who joined the company in June 2021 as Chief Marketing and Digital Officer. From 2013 to 2019, Krausz worked with Nutrisystem as the company’s EVP and Chief Marketing Officer.

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Wiser

MARCH 3, 2020

The 2020 Category Management Association and Shopper Insights Conference is in the bag! Therefore, this became a big topic at CMA/SIMA 2020. Out-of-stocks can affect any category manager and as a result, it was a key topic at the conference. . 4 : Market Share . We had a blast at the 2020 CMA/SIMA Conference!

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The all-important holiday season always demands retailers’ full engagement and energy, but the 2020 holiday season presents unique challenges. As the pandemic moves into new phases, responses lurch wildly between complete lockdowns to fast-track reopenings and back to lockdowns, at different cadences in every country, state or even locality.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

has hired James Reath, former SVP of Marketing at Bed Bath & Beyond , as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Reath will manage overall marketing strategy, brand, consumer, creative, media, CRM and digital commerce for the company, which operates the DXL Big + Tall and Casual Male XL brands. Destination XL Group, Inc.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

With most items priced under A$200, the brand is seeking to elevate travel for the mass-market consumer. “Everyone travels now,” McGahan told Inside Retail. McGahan was quick to note that Nere’s fashion focus hasn’t come at the cost of its product quality. We’re very much about value and being accessible to all.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

“Kroger is committed to creating a seamless shopping experience for our customers, and our collaboration with Gatik enables us to continue to enhance that experience,” said Ben Hamilton, VP, Logistics and Engineering Network Strategy at Kroger in a statement. and Louisiana since late 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

compared to 2020, but Jack Kleinhenz, Chief Economist at NRF, said he now thinks that number could go as high as 11.5%. in 2020, global real GDP will increase by 5.7% The NRF originally projected that holiday sales would increase by 8.5% in 2021 and 4.6%

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2021

The judge called the business’ actions “exploitative, predatory and potentially dangerous”, according to the ACCC, which took Lorna Jane to court over the claims in December 2020. The marketing campaign was apparently overseen, signed off, and promoted by Lorna Jane chief creative officer Lorna Jane Clarkson. Lorna Jane thinks so.”.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2021

It’s kind of elongated and stretched out,” noted Adam Ioakim, managing director, APAC at Emarsys. They’re looking at a more omnichannel approach. To find out how you can market to your customers this festive season, visit: [link]. The post 2019 vs 2020 vs 2021: How has Covid impacted Christmas?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A new range of Forever 21 fashions has debuted at 100 JCPenney stores across the U.S. Forever 21 and JCPenney share a mission to make the latest trends accessible to all while inspiring unique style and confidence,” said Michelle Wlazlo, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer at JCPenney in a statement. and online.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Lowe’s EVP and Chief Brand and Marketing Officer Marisa Thalberg has left the company after working with the home improvement retailer since February 2020. To improve alignment across the business and position Lowe’s for success, we need deep integration between marketing, merchandising and stores,” said a company spokesperson.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 21, 2021

Former England footballer and presenter, Rio Ferdinand was present at the unveiling of the installation. The Big Bang e UEFA Euro 2020TM is available at the Hublot boutique at Harrods situated at the Fine Watches Department, on the Lower Ground Floor.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 14, 2021

ROI for online advertising benefited from the shift to ecommerce in 2020, as well as the increasingly granular targeting capabilities offered by the biggest players in the space, according to the Sidecar 2021 Benchmark Report. Facebook Becomes a Shopping Destination, Giving Ad Spend a Boost. and ROAS rising 29% year-over-year.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Amazon is reportedly in talks with Waitrose, a prominent UK supermarket chain, hinting at a potential partnership. Waitrose has seen a decline in its market share, dropping from 5.1% since the start of 2020.

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Cisco Retail

APRIL 15, 2022

Research shows that the global digital transformation market was valued at $374.8 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $889.8 Cisco Marketing Velocity Digital 2022. Marketing Velocity Digital is designed to help you on this journey. Learn to plan ahead with top marketing campaigns proven to drive success.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The months leading up to the holidays have traditionally been “peak candle” season, when the desire to create a cozy atmosphere at home and find a quick and easy gift for friends and family have driven sales. In 2020, the global candle market size was valued at US$8.86 per cent from 2023 to 2028.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 26, 2021

Conversational marketing enables marketers to build brand equity and improve campaign performance by transforming the customer experience through a combination of strategy, approach and technology. Chatbots can not only meet those requests in 1-to-1 conversations at scale 24/7/365, but they can do so in a highly personalized way.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2023

The size of AI in the retail market exceeded US$2 billion in 2020 according to Global Market Insight and is expected to grow at more than 30 per cent between 2021 and 2027. Marketing: AI can also help provide insights into the ideal target market for a product. How can AI genuinely help?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Ecommerce holiday sales are projected to reach a whopping $210 billion to $218 billion this season, up 11% to 15% from the 2020 holiday season. After retailers finalize all inventory shipments and secure holiday storage, it’s time to implement a strong integrated digital marketing strategy. What is content marketing?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2023

Data is at the center of the success and overall growth of almost every company in every industry. Data drives decision-making, so access to accurate and comprehensive information at the right time is critical. Market research is collected with your customer’s permission. There’s nothing sneaky about market research.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

It was a tough week to be at the top in retail with a number of companies announcing CEO switch-ups following disappointing performances, including Petco , Under Armour , Fossil Group and, as Retail TouchPoints previously reported, Allbirds. This will be the third CEO switch-up at the company in nearly as many years.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

Tea has traditionally been marketed with images of classic sets of teapots and cups or cozy vignettes involving couches and knit cardigans. According to data collected by market research firm The Brainy Insights , the global tea market was valued at US$52 billion in 2022, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.2

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2021

and global brands to consider its role in their marketing playbooks. However, lack of clarity around what livestreaming truly is, and how it is best applied in a broader marketing strategy, is making it difficult for companies to realize its true potential. Its rampant rise in China is encouraging U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The all-important holiday season always demands retailers’ full engagement and energy, but the 2020 holiday season presents unique challenges. As the pandemic moves into new phases, responses lurch wildly between complete lockdowns to fast-track reopenings and back to lockdowns, at different cadences in every country, state or even locality.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2021

Catalog feed uploads increased globally by more than 14X from March 2020 to March 2021, according to internal Pinterest data. The partnership between Shopify and Pinterest is aimed primarily at small- and medium-sized retailers. Many retailers are setting up shops on Pinterest, driven by last year’s explosion in ecommerce sales.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

McDonald’s latest restaurant concept goes after the Gen Z market with a calculated marketing trifecta of nostalgia, convenience and bespoke products. At CosMc’s, you’ll find exactly what you need to take you to your happy place. The value of the coffee shop market exceeded US$45.8

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Since entering Southeast Asia in 2020, GMG has opened 31 stores in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. With an existing presence in Singapore and a commitment to the Southeast Asian market, this office symbolises our dedication to delivering unparalleled experiences and services to customers in the region,” he told Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2024

Saks Social Club has helped bolster the luxury ecommerce retailer’s marketing initiatives, with members starring in its campaigns, creating custom content for Saks digital channels and supporting virtual and in-person events.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2021

Wayfair has announced that Chief Product and Marketing Officer Ed Macri will retire from the company this year. Bob Sherwin, who has worked alongside Macri for the last eight years and currently serves as VP of Marketing, will assume the role of Chief Marketing Officer. In his new role, Sherwin will report directly to Oblak.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

for coats — higher than the typical F21 price point, but markedly lower than just about anything available at Barneys back in the day. Forever 21 also filed for bankruptcy in 2019 and was bought by SPARC , a joint venture between Authentic and mall owner Simon Property Group, for $81 million in 2020. for a T-shirt to $129.99

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As soon as COVID-19 and the ensuing stay-at-home orders first hit the U.S. in March 2020, consumer buying behavior began shifting. In addition, as the popularity of online ordering and delivery continues to skyrocket, marketers need to rethink how they communicate with and market to consumers. during the forecast period.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Broderick spoke with Inside Retail about launching deodorant and other maintenance products for this budding, occasionally funky, consumer market. Carly Broderick: During the early stages of Covid in the spring of 2020, we were in lockdown and my kids and I were experiencing remote learning for the first time.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2024

“We’ve assembled a world-class team with the proper incentives and alignment that will execute the very clear go-to-market strategy around our three anchor brands.” New additions and promotions at Beyond include: Guncha Mehta joins as Chief Digital and Information Officer. Callahan is rejoining Beyond, Inc.,

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2021

Kroger outlined plans to deliver total shareholder returns of 8% to 10% in 2021 at its virtual Investor Day, held March 31, 2021. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen started the meeting by acknowledging two tragic events that had shaken the company in recent weeks — a shooting at a Roundy’s distribution center in Oconomowoc, Wis.

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