Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The last-minute acquisition by Coupang put an end to a deal with luxury giant Richemont that had been in the works for over a year and would have seen the spinoff of Yoox Net-A-Porter to form a joint venture with Farfetch.

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MARCH 13, 2024

About an hour later the company issued a statement saying there was “no impending deal to offload Optus for the said sum” and that it was committed to Australia “for the long term”. Singtel bought Optus in 2001. Additional reporting from Reuters.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

has partnered with the global brand management firm WHP Global — which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brands as well as a stake in Express — to acquire the New York-based fashion brand Rag & Bone. The deal is expected to close during Q1 of the Guess? 2025 fiscal year, in March 2025. will be responsible for a maximum of $12.8

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APRIL 11, 2024

. “SSP’s latest opening with Motto Motto exemplifies our commitment to nurturing strong relationships with our brand partners,” said SSP Australia and New Zealand GM Dominic Cain. ” The post Motto Motto makes airport debut in 15th franchise deal appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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MAY 10, 2023

The senior management team of Franchise Group , led by the company’s CEO Brian Kahn along with a consortium of financial partners that includes B. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and stockholder approval.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The retailer's stores will feature a dedicated space for the toy company, with demonstrations at select stores throughout the holiday season.

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APRIL 9, 2024

Although MGA products will still be available through major retailers, the new shopping destination, aptly named The MGA Shop , is designed to provide toy lovers with convenient features and benefits that wholesale partners can’t offer such as online-only exclusives and limited-quantity merchandise.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The move continues a push by Amazon to expand its reach (and in the process often turn friends into enemies) through its Buy with Prime offering, which allows partners to offer Amazon checkout outside of Amazon’s own ecosystem.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

First launched in 2021 as a browser extension, Beni now boasts more than 50 resale partners that together allow the platform to aggregate nearly 80% of all online resale listings. As it launches its new iOS app, Beni also has added a slate of big-name partners, including Poshmark, ThredUp, Grailed , Kidsy and Out&Back.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

The deal will take Farfetch private; the company has been trading on the NYSE since its IPO in September 2018. The last-minute acquisition by Coupang puts an end to a deal with luxury giant Richemont that had been in the works for over a year and would have seen the spin-off of Yoox Net-A-Porter to form a joint venture with Farfetch.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

CVS Media Exchange (CMX), the retail media network designed to help brands reach and serve CVS Pharmacy shoppers, is partnering with Pinterest and LiveRamp on a new data clean room initiative. As a result, partners and advertisers will have the robust insights they need to refine and optimize their strategies and investments.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2024

In addition to spotlighting the center’s sales and deals, Cindy gives consumers details on the latest fashion trends, acting as their exclusive “shopping bestie.” Imaginuity , a Dallas-based agency, tapped its AI Lab, as well as one of JLL’s preferred brand agency partners, The Dealey Group , to develop the virtual agent.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

Midwestern supermarket retailer Hy-Vee has partnered with Uber to add delivery services from 260 of its grocery and liquor storefronts. The two companies are spotlighting their new deal with a sweepstakes offering tickets to the 2023 NFL Kickoff on Sept.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

In March 2023 DoorDash partnered with Party City as well as Victoria’s Secret and Lush Cosmetics, followed by deals with Staples and Petco in August. Earlier this year , DoorDash revealed its strategy of expanding beyond food delivery. 31 with code TRICK30.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Target is adding a paid option to its loyalty program, offering free same-day delivery from the retailer’s Shipt subsidiary and its 100+ retail partners. The retailer will still offer its free-to-join Target Circle loyalty program and plans to enhance it by providing its 100 million+ members with access to automatic deals applied at checkout.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Arkhouse has withdrawn its other director nominations as part of the deal, and Clark and Markee will join the board’s finance committee, which will evaluate the acquisition proposal from Arkhouse and Brigade Capital Management that began in December 2023 with a $5.8 has named Arkhouse candidates, Richard (Ric) Clark and Richard (Rick) L.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

VC firm Sycamore Partners will purchase Chico’s FAS for $1 billion in a deal that will take the apparel retailer private. Sycamore Partners has an outstanding record in the retail industry in partnering with management teams to help businesses reach even greater levels of success.” Shareholders will receive $7.60

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

TerryWhite Chemmart has partnered with DoorDash and Hola Health in a bid to expand the telehealth services it offers. The deal with DoorDash will provide a two-hour delivery service from nearly 400 pharmacies within TerryWhite Chemmart’s network.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James , the fashion and lifestyle retail brand founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Customer reviews are an important part of the shopping experience, and the goal of this coalition is to ensure every review reflects customers’ actual experiences,” said Dharmesh Mehta, VP of Worldwide Selling Partner Services at Amazon in a statement.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

The 2024 Australian Open is gearing up to serve a fashion-forward Grand Slam by partnering with sportswear giants, high-fashion brands and luxury labels. The strategy behind activewear brands partnering with athletes is obvious, but the strategy behind luxury labels partnering with tennis players is more subtle – despite the logos being bold.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2022

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We Partnering with regional experts, like Reliance Retail in India, allows us to deliver our relevant, purpose-driven brand to customers around the globe, while continuing to diversify our business portfolio through our partner-based model.”. in a statement.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Big Lots has identified five key actions designed to reclaim its bargain heritage, including focusing on becoming the premier partner for closeouts and liquidations; growing bargain offerings to 75% of sales; and creating an annual pipeline of closeout deals worth more than $1 billion at original retail value across the furniture, décor and pantry (..)

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Maximizing Brand Reach and Loyalty The partnership is offered through BoA’s BankAmeriDeals program , which launched in 2012 and allows more than 45 million clients to earn cash back on deals when they pay for everyday purchases with an eligible debit or credit card.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2023

Private equity firm Roark Capital agreed on Thursday to buy Subway, in a deal that people familiar with the matter said values the US sandwich chain at up to $9.55 The deal marks the conclusion of a drawn-out auction that started in February and attracted interest from several private equity firms. billion, the sources said.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The deal, scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of this year, is expected to help G-Star Raw further expand its global presence with WHP Global as its strategic partner. Toys R Us US and Issac Mizrahi parent, WHP Global, has acquired a majority stake in the Dutch designer clothing company G-Star Raw for an undisclosed sum.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

“At a time when shoppers are inspired to buy quality, investment pieces, Rakuten makes that moment even more thrilling by giving them an edge — helping them score pieces from their favorite designers before anyone else and with an incredible cash back deal that makes shopping a more rewarding experience.”

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APRIL 11, 2024

The deal will allow Marc Jacobs to strengthen its offerings in the US market as well as around the globe. The company presently has subsidiaries in 40 countries and over 50 partners in 70 countries. Eyewear retailer Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs have inked a multi-year global licensing arrangement that will until December 2031.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The value of the deal was reported to be worth about $350 million. Upon completion of the deal, Retail Zoo’s new investment partner will own a majority of the business and partner with the existing management team led by Nishad Alani, CEO of Retail Zoo. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Following weeks of public speculation regarding the acquisition, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) will acquire TOM FORD in a deal valued at $2.8 Existing TOM FORD partners Ermenegildo Zegna Group , which produces the brand’s fashion, and Marcolin S.p.A , which manages its eyewear, will enter long-term license agreements with ELC.

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JANUARY 29, 2023

Department store David Jones is replacing its long-term own-brand credit-card partner American Express with Lattitude in a 10-year contract. We have partnered with Latitude because we have a common vision to deliver a best-in-class, digital-first card offering to our customers.” Latitude has more than 2.8

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JUNE 7, 2022

The exclusive period was set to allow Franchise Group and its financing partners to finalize their due diligence and financing arrangements before the parties enter into a binding agreement. Backing for the deal reportedly came from investment firm Vintage Capital Management LLC, which has a 12.3% stake in the retail holding company.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2023

Private equity fund Glow Capital Partners is set to acquire a 51 per cent stake in an Australian hospitality uniform brand Cargo Crew. Glow Capital was established by Adore Beauty’s co-founder Kate Morris and former Quadrant Private Equity managing partner Justin Ryan in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2023

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. footwear partner for the Authentic-owned brands Nine West, Hunter Boots and Bandolino brands. Authentic is expected to announce additional partners for the brand in the coming months. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to purchase footwear brand Rockport.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The company says physical retail expansion is its new business strategy and follows its decision earlier this year when it signed a deal with PacSun to stock its merchandise in-store and online. PacSun is our first wholesale partner, and we are thrilled to be working with them,” said Collis.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

We’re proud to partner with the Apparel Group to further expand our presence in the Middle East,” said Dipendra Goenka, CEO of Forever New. The post Forever New signs three-store deal in Kuwait appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Even prime locations, local partners, name recognition and often a portfolio of new merchandise brands haven’t kept Australia from becoming a dead end for some major international retailers. In some cases, the failed Australian ventures were part of a flawed strategy to breathe growth into struggling home market operations.

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