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Location Data is a Must for Site Selection

Retail TouchPoints

Between difficult compliance requirements and the public’s general reluctance to shop in person at the beginning of the pandemic, many business owners have had to suspend plans for expansion, limit their operations or even shut down entirely. Since joining the company in 2005, Sedlik has held numerous executive roles.

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What to know about Woolworths’ appointment of its first female CEO in 100 years

Inside Retail

In Australia, women remain under-represented in key decision-making roles across industries, accounting for 22.3 While Banducci has confirmed that he will remain in the role through the Senate inquiries, some question the fairness of appointing Bardwell to the top job at a time of crisis for the company. per cent of CEOs, 35.1

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Greenstreat talks store expansion, digital currency and in-house delivery

Inside Retail

Greenstreat was founded by brothers Jackson and Jesse McGrath, who grew up making salad dressings, sauces and glazes with their family, and selling the products at markets across Australia’s east coast. McGrath said that over 30 per cent of its business is conducted digitally, with Brisbane sitting at 43 per cent.

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Store Management Costs in the Era of Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

In 2019, online grocery accounted for 6.3% BOPIS store orders are less costly but still come in at -5%. For instance, at Retail Insight we have worked with several U.S. Prior to Retail Insight, Boyle worked at P&G and HJ Heinz in Commercial and Strategy. of total US grocery sales. and then 20.5%

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Mirakl Rakes in $555M in New Funding as Online Marketplaces Boom

Retail TouchPoints

The rate at which Mirakl is growing is a testament to the explosion of third-party marketplaces in recent years, as traditional retailers take a page out of Amazon ’s book in order to expand their online reach. Urban Outfitters and Carrefour , has raised $555 million in a Series E funding. Mirakl does have a head start though.

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Global Trade's Big Future: Digital Services

LS Retail

©iStock/Chainarong Prasertthal According to a new World Trade Organization report, the growth of cross-border digital trade flows — like e-commerce, video streaming, games and apps — increased four-fold since 2005 and are now valued at some $3.8 That accounts for more than half of all services trade worldwide.

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How cult brand Nasty Gal is continuing to ride the vintage wave

Inside Retail

In 2005, when e-commerce and upcycling were still in its infancy in the mainstream fashion industry, entrepreneur Sophia Amoruso shook up the landscape when she launched her cult brand Nasty Gal on eBay from her apartment in San Francisco. KB: Our customers are at the heart of everything that we do.