Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2023

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply is revving up its growth plans with a new long-term target of eventually operating 3,000 stores in the U.S. — 200 more stores than previous targets. Despite this new model, the total number of stores owned by the company is expected to remain relatively consistent over time.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 22, 2023

After so long battling on short-term attraction, what are the ways retailers can ensure more effective strategies to both attract the right people and retain the best? The post The new retail talent battleground – from short-term to long-term retention appeared first on Inside Retail. Take the example of Starbucks.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In 2013, the duo, who have come to be known as the godfathers of effectiveness, published their book The Long a n d Short of It which called out brands for being too focused on short-term metrics. The pair argued that by neglecting to consider long-term data, brands were doomed from the start. It’s an important lesson for us all.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

While the cloud platform undoubtedly helped Build-A-Bear navigate the rough waters of the pandemic, Deck Commerce helped set a powerful foundation for the retailer’s long-term growth goals. “In In the short term, it gave us a stable platform,” said Mike Early, CIO of Build-a-Bear in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “In

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2023

Drinks and hospitality business Endeavour Group is set to make its 14-day payment terms plan permanent for all of its small suppliers. The group implemented a 14-day payment term plan during the first lockdowns in March 2020 to provide pandemic-related support to more than 900 suppliers across the country.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 30, 2022

Convenience chain 7-Eleven must pay $595,000 to a franchisee after the Victoria Supreme Court found the franchisor had made misleading statements about the term of a franchise agreement. The post 7-Eleven to pay $595,000 after chain misled franchisee about lease terms appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Retailers desperate to get in-demand goods in time for the holidays are signing expensive long-term international shipping deals that could keep the prices of goods higher for the foreseeable future.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

The term loan will mature in 364 days with an option to extend it for another 364 days. Amazon.com said it has reached a deal with lenders on an unsecured loan of $8 billion.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Walmart is partnering with pop-up marketplace Popable to offer short-term leases to small- and medium-sized businesses for shop-in-shop locations within its stores. Lease lengths will be determined by the SMBs and can range from one month to one year , and could grow into longer-term agreements.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2021

And, after a shock to food makers nationwide when the business said in April it would cease shipping perishable foods , the business backtracked, stating it is now committing long-term to this endeavor. “We The post AusPost lands record revenue, commits to delivering perishables long-term appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Clearly, it’s time to create loyalty programs that inspire consumers who enroll during the holiday shopping season to stick around long-term. Instead, you can convert short-term shoppers into lifelong customers with these tips: Do research on top motivators for customers. 3 Steps for Inspiring Customers to Stay Engaged.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Terms like “ club ” and “ membership ” have a more inclusive, less pushy feel that tends to appeal to consumers, Napolitano said. The true power of subscriptions is that they are a long-term relationship with your company’s most loyal customers, and brands should make every effort to tap into and optimize that. “At

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Fortunately for most brands, increased costs associated with building audiences in new channels may result in the kind of long-term customers and revenue that they need to survive whatever comes next. Long-Term Cost Savings. Investing in New Channels.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2021

If employers invest in their people, provide meaningful learning opportunities, and help employees grow within their organisation, retail staff can have successful and engaging long-term careers. The post Long-term employee and customer relationships key to retail growth appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Nieman Marcus has rejected Saks Fifth Avenue ’s latest takeover bid, according to the Wall Street Journal. This offer had valued Neiman Marcus at $3 billion , but the luxury retailer objected to the deal’s structure because a significant portion of the payout would not have been in cash, people familiar with the matter told WSJ.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Iceland has said it will be offering customers free food this half term as over half of parents say they are already feeling the pressure of festive expenses. That’s especially true in October, with Christmas wish lists now firmly on the horizon.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Understand how to keep digital data safe with these cybersecurity terms. These terms are good to know. What are Some Cybersecurity Terms? Data integrity — This is the term for data consistency and accuracy. The term zero-day refers to the timing. Especially without a computer emergency response team.

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Retail Bound

MARCH 21, 2024

While various strategies exist to achieve these goals, leveraging net terms emerges as a powerful tool. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the strategic utilization of net terms to drive expansion and bolster revenue growth for wholesale retailers.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 21, 2023

The O 2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has reported a stellar trading period throughout Q1 and Easter half term, with sales throughout the destination surpassing 2019 results. Icon Outlet at The O2 dealt direct. Lunson Mitchenall represented WHSmith.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 15, 2023

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has its own unique set of slang terms that employees use on the job.

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Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2022

If that’s true, if it’s the things we offer beyond the tangible that will help us thrive, retail brands need to be built for the long haul, rather than just short-term return. When the focus is so often on short-term monthly or quarterly returns, it’s tempting to go back to what is clearly tangible.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2021

These appointments support our Growth at Scale agenda to bring about predictable, sustainable growth for the long-term, as well as our commitments to being a people positive and planet positive company.”.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2023

Businesses that want to unlock long-term opportunities in today’s digital economy will need to adapt quickly to changing needs in order to continue providing value to their customers, he said. The post Why Shopee is optimistic about the long-term rise of e-commerce in SEA appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 17, 2021

In this video, the CEO of US-based business consultancy 47B talks about the biggest changes in online retailing over the years, and what it takes to build a successful business for the long term. “It The post VIDEO: The man behind Nordstrom.com shares his recipe for long-term success appeared first on Inside Retail. We’re past that.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Now, most retail stores and restaurants are open again — but are they thinking about the long-term impact these changes will have on their brand, or are they still in survival mode? First, it was the shutdowns. Then came the slow, staggered process of reopening. The past 18 months have seen a lapse in consumer confidence.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 27, 2023

In a statement this morning, B&M said Arora has been instrumental in developing the B&M customer experience and contributing to the Company’s long-term growth and profits. It added that although he is not an executive director on the Board, he has not received performance-based long-term incentives in the past.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Brands can sign up for leases ranging from one month to a year, and they also have the option of entering into a longer-term contract.

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Fashion Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

Many things can be highlighted about globalization and the internationalization of capitalism, but in the fashion sector, the multiplication of fortunes in emerging countries stands out, as well as its consolidation in Western countries. According to Oxfam, Billionaires have seen extraordinary increases in their wealth.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Live shopping is one of the hottest spaces in retail, and with good reason: it provides a fun and convenient way for retailers to connect with shoppers from the convenience of their homes.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

N Brown Group plc, the inclusive fashion and homeware digital retail platform, announces that its near-term science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) emissions have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (‘SBTi’).

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Cisco Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We can help by delivering a private 5G solution on your terms. Our vision of the future of work is built on wireless through a combination of private 5G and Wi-Fi, where enterprises can modernize, automate their operations, and benefit from the resulting productivity gains. But making the change is not easy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2021

You can have your cake and eat it too as far as managing quality and brand relevance, without sacrificing control in an unacceptable way.”.

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