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Target Names First Chief Growth Officer, Announces Series of C-Level Promotions

Retail TouchPoints

Target has made a number of changes across its executive leadership team, including the promotion of Christina Hennington to the newly established role of EVP and Chief Growth Officer. At the core of Target’s success is the most talented team in retail,” said Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO of Target in a statement. “The

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Dollar General promotes 18 executives

Mass Relators

Dollar General has promoted 18 executives to new roles at the company. Leslie Allen Leslie Allen has been promoted to senior vice president, human resources. Christine Connolly Christine Connolly has been promoted to senior vice president, corporate secretary and assistant general counsel, securities and governance.

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Eataly set for global expansion after $300 million cash injection

Inside Retail

Founded in 2003, Eataly describes itself as “the largest Italian retail and dining experience in the world, transforming the way consumers enjoy Italian food, beverage and, culture through markets, counters, cafes, restaurants and educational offerings”.

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Pumpkin spice latte season is here. But is the cult drink’s popularity waning?

Inside Retail

In 2022, Starbucks , the first American coffee brand to promote pumpkin spice lattes, launched the popular drink on August 30. The creeping drop dates have raised questions about whether it’s OK to promote a fall-themed drink in the summer, while underlining just how popular pumpkin spice lattes really are. The odds are low.

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Why Online Marketplaces are Outpacing Ecommerce in a Post-COVID World

Retail TouchPoints

Consumer shopping habits have shifted irreversibly towards ecommerce in the past two years. In the face of this product scarcity, the retailers that could fulfill consumer needs quickly were immediately rewarded. For many, every day has become a holiday as new packages arrive from their favorite online retailers.

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SMS campaigns yield highest customer response rates with maximum ROI

Inside Retail

Australian e-commerce is booming in the wake of the pandemic, with vast new groups of consumers coming into the market who have only recently latched onto the benefits of digital shopping, and businesses that have adopted strong customer service strategies delivered via mobile channels are being rewarded.

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How to Win in Retail: Less Science, More Art

Retail Prophet

E-commerce, which in 2003 amounted to a rounding error on most retailers’ profit and loss statements, has become table stakes for any business wishing to survive. But the shift is bigger than consumer-facing innovations. Because, as it turns out, attracting attention and promoting recall are what art does best.