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Booktopia searches for new CEO after Tony Nash steps aside

Inside Retail

Building Booktopia from a budget of just $10 a day in 2004 into Australia’s leading online book retailer has been an incredibly rewarding journey,” he said. Online book sales were a major beneficiary of lockdowns and other restrictions, but as the economy returns to normal, the growth in online book sales has moderated.”.

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Who could replace Sharon White as the next John Lewis Partnership chair?

Retail Gazette

Archie Norman Archie Norman has spent the last six years overseeing food and fashion group M&S’s turnaround plan as it looks to re-establish its brand, win back consumers and return to profit. Perhaps with M&S now motoring, Norman might jump ship to see if he can perform a similar feat at its rival? Sound familiar?

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The New ‘Pandemic Personas’: Defining the Seismic Shift in Consumer Buying Behaviors

Retail TouchPoints

Newly-Online Nelly found herself suddenly forced indoors in March 2020, and she’s been hesitant to return to a physical store since. Well, with that, she also wants to make sure that any packages arriving at her doorstep are prepared, handled and shipped with the utmost care and safety precautions top of mind. Newly-Online Nelly.

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Mercato Introduces Mercato Place

VMS

Overnight shipping is exponentially more damaging to the environment, so more eco-friendly options are also on offer if samples are not needed immediately. The company’s sample takeback program includes a prepaid shipping label, making returns simple and free for the customer.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 314 – Lovesac Founder and CEO Shawn Nelson

Retail Geek

He had a reality TV show, 2004-5, The Rebel Billionaire, you know, whatever, 16 contestants. And we sold merchandise, and you pulled your car around and we loaded you up, believe it or not, or we shipped to you. 10, 20, 50, 100, 250 locations now.