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Uniqlo’s 2024 Plans: 20+ New Stores in North America

Retail TouchPoints

Uniqlo will open more than 20 stores in the U.S. and Canada in 2024, including debuts in new markets for the fast fashion retailer. In May 2023 , Uniqlo, which opened its first North American location in 2005, revealed its plans to reach 200 North American locations by 2027. new market) State Island Mall, Staten Island, N.Y.

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Myer sees elevated annual sales, but is cautious amid economic headwinds

Inside Retail

Department store chain Myer delivered its highest full-year sales since 2005 this year but remains cautious as consumer spending declines due to unfavourable economic conditions. per cent of total sales – and a 10 per cent increase in productivity gains at physical stores. . Operating gross profit margin declined to 36.4

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The Home Depot Promotes Insider to President and COO

Retail TouchPoints

As the company’s chief merchant, he has been responsible for all store and online merchandising departments, merchandising strategy, services and vendor management, marketing and in-store environment. Michael Rowe has been promoted to President of The Home Depot Canada.

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CVS Health COO Jon Roberts to retire

Mass Relators

Prior to that, he held a variety of key leadership roles in the company’s retail business, CVS Pharmacy, including senior vice president of store operations from 2002 until 2005. The post CVS Health COO Jon Roberts to retire appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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First Quarter Feedback for Grocery Retail: Insights from the Start of 2021

Retail TouchPoints

Besides trying to keep their stores sufficiently stocked, the biggest challenge for many grocery retailers in 2020 was trying to determine what shopper behaviors would remain in place post-pandemic. Hybrid Shopping is Here to Stay. He has been analyzing consumer promotions for more than 20 years.

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Dollar General recasts management via promotions, hirings

Mass Relators

Simonsen joined Dollar General in 2013, and has held roles in store operations, procurement, pricing, business analytics and merchandising planning. Mary Beth Hawthorne has joined Dollar General as vice president of store operations for the Northeast region.

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Dollar General bolsters team with 11 appointments

Mass Relators

Simonsen joined Dollar General in 2013, and has since held roles of increasing responsibility in store operations, procurement, pricing, business analytics, and merchandising planning. Mary Beth Hawthorne has joined Dollar General as vice president of store operations for the northeast region.