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People are Talking About RFID Again…Here’s Why

Retail TouchPoints

Unlike fashion, the technology industry doesn’t often look to trends and ideas from the past to define its future. You’ll likely recall the famous Walmart RFID mandate, announced in 2003 with an effective date of January of 2005. Riding a serious hype wave, RFID was sure to be the next big thing in supply chain execution technology.

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3 Different Paths to Resale Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

Get Really Good at One Thing (like Thriftbooks) Online bookseller ThriftBooks launched in 2003 as an Amazon seller but has since become one of the largest independent sellers of used books in the country through its own site and app. shipping,” explained Ken Goldstein, Chairman and CEO of ThriftBooks in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Net-a-Porter, Ssense, Farfetch: How luxury’s e-commerce leaders stack up

Inside Retail

Platforms like Net-a-Porter, Ssense, Farfetch, Matches Fashion and Mytheresa have created a brand identity of their own. Ssense was launched in 2003 by brothers, Rami, Firas and Bassel Atallah and considers itself a fashion outsider despite its strong industry influence and ability to sell out brands.

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China, digital and brand collabs: Here’s what’s next for Papinelle

Inside Retail

Founded by Renae James in 2003, Papinelle sells pyjamas and loungewear made out of natural fibres, such as organic cotton and silk, through a handful of its own stores in Australia and New Zealand and wholesale partnerships with Nordstrom and Dillard’s in the US.

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eCommerce Expo 2023 Preview

365 Retail

Emma Watkinson – CEO & Co-Founder, SilkFred As the co-founder of SilkFred, a successful online fashion platform, Emma’s journey is a testament to entrepreneurial grit and innovation in e-commerce. Her insights on enhancing customer journeys and driving growth are eagerly anticipated.

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The Benefits & Cons of Selling on Amazon, 10 Factors to Consider

Indigo 9 Digital

The Children’s Place started selling on Amazon back in 2003. If an organization decides to enter Amazon’s FBA program they send their inventory to Amazon then Amazon manages storage of the inventory within its facilities, shipping and customer service (including returns). Logistics are hard for even the savviest of retailers.