Retail Gazette

JULY 4, 2023

Having founded Naked Wines in 2008 and built the business to nearly £200m of revenues Rowan is well placed to support that goal.” I am excited to return to a much larger business that has an exciting future ahead and I look forward to working closely with the reshaped Board to deliver on Naked’s full potential.”

Returns 57

Returns Planning Marketing ATS 57

Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

This will be the first time Peter Alexander ventures outside of Australia and New Zealand since its failed entry into the US market in 2008. The pyjama brand and its mascot Penny are set to touchdown in the United Kingdom with two bricks-and-mortar stores and a dedicated UK website just in time for the Christmas shopping period this year.

Apparel 243

Apparel Wholesale Marketing Returns 243

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Schultz returned to Starbucks as interim CEO in April 2022 following the five-year tenure of Kevin Johnson. This is the third time Schultz has served as Starbucks’ CEO, a role he held from 1986 to 2000, and from 2008 to 2017. Schultz, Starbucks’ founder, will remain on the company’s board following the transition.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Since opening in 2008, the 1.65 Since 2008, through sensitive stewardship it has successfully integrated into the wider city centre whilst retaining its unique sense of place. . “As I joined Grosvenor in 2005 to work on the project, so to return and lead the team into the 15-year anniversary of Liverpool ONE is very rewarding. .

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Finance Boutique Management Returns 182

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

He was the first executive hired at HauteLook in 2008 and joined Nordstrom ’s leadership following that company’s acquisition in 2011. The retailer offers completely personalized shopping experiences driven by data science, personal styling and outfit functionality.

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Fashion Returns Management Shopping 222

A1 Retail

MAY 13, 2022

Last weekend saw Eid Festival return to Westfield London for its third year, as local communities came together to celebrate the end of Ramadan. The London Eid Festival celebrated the end of Ramadan at Westfield Square on 7 th and 8 th May.

Returns 81

Returns Outdoor Fashion Management 81

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

According to research from Analytic Partners, 63% of marketers that increased their marketing investment during the financial crisis of 2008 generated a positive ROI. And returns impact other metrics like brand loyalty and customer satisfaction and maybe even product quality.

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Marketing Returns Advertising Marketing Spend 299

Retail Wire

JUNE 1, 2021

Teenagers are picking up jobs and, in many cases, higher wages as employers staff up to meet the demand caused by the return of regular pre-pandemic activities among consumers. The percentage of teens between 16- and 19-years-old is at its highest level since 2008.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Confirming the cost-of-living impact on retail spending attitudes this year, the latest Westpac Bank consumer confidence monitor shows Australians are as pessimistic currently as they were at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and the global financial crisis of 2008. Short-term gain for long-term pain?

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Promotions Returns Shopping 147

Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti is departing from his role to return to Italy, where he will lead rival luxury goods group Ferragamo, according to a report from Reuters. The board and I are naturally disappointed by Marco’s decision but we understand and fully respect his desire to return to Italy after nearly 20 years abroad”.

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Returns Management Consumer ATS 219

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The first commercial use of AR is believed to have occurred in 2008. Even since Covid restrictions have loosened and consumers have returned to shopping in-store, many people, especially those in the Gen Z age group, are interested in using AR technology. According to visual commerce platform Threekit, there will be 1.4

Shopping 245

Shopping Home Furnishings Consumer Returns 245

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2020

After the 2008-2009 financial crisis, it took the majority of affected markets approximately one year for retail sales to return to pre-crisis levels. “The magnitude of the downturn and pace of recovery will be harder on the retail market than the Great Recession,” according to an article on the eMarketer site. for the year.

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Fulfillment Returns Retail Marketing Marketing 201

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2024

The bag, which is made from 100% recycled plastic, allows for clothing to be separated into two groups — items that are wearable and those that are unwearable but too good to waste — and return them for free to Oxfam and resold, reused or recycled.

Fashion 204

Fashion Shipping Consumer Returns 204

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

First, although quit rates in the US have increased significantly over the past decade, the increase was largely about playing catchup after the recession that accompanied the global financial crisis of 2008-09. As in the US many of them might be reluctant to return to the office.

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Returns Finance Management Marketing 264

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

In fact, Stephen Sadove, former CEO and Chairman of Saks Fifth Avenue , indicated that “this is one of the most interesting times [for the industry] since the [2008] recession,” where “we came out and saw this massive disruption in the environment,” he said in a press briefing during the Big Show. “It

ATS 219

ATS Customer Retention Consumer Finance 219

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

First, although quit rates in the US have increased significantly over the past decade, the increase was largely about playing catchup after the recession that accompanied the global financial crisis of 2008-09. As in the US many of them might be reluctant to return to the office.

Returns 245

Returns Finance Management Marketing 245

Retail Gazette

JUNE 23, 2023

for the four weeks to 11 June 2023, it remains sixth highest monthly figure since 2008. May also saw a return to growth for fuel sales after a dip in April. Despite grocery price inflation falling to its lowest level this year , sitting at 16.5%

Outdoor 98

Outdoor Supermarket Consumer Returns 98

Retail Focus

OCTOBER 18, 2021

New Look first entered Liverpool ONE in 2008, launching its largest British store as part of the brand’s wider UK expansion, and the store has since gone from strength to strength. Sales are up 7.4% compared to the same period in 2019, significantly out-performing the UK average of +0.3%.

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ATS Fashion Returns Location 162

Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

Coles CEO Leah Weckert said she is delighted that Croft is returning to Coles with significant leadership experience in both local and international retail. Hoffman – joined Wolverine in 2008, and served in a variety of management and leadership roles across the company. Hufnagel as president and CEO, effective immediately.

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Beauty and Health Fashion Returns Management 130

Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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. Mark Price With John Lewis in peril, could we see Lord Mark Price return to the Partnership? Sound familiar?

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Supermarket Department Stores Grocer Returns 109

Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Asos Outlet was launched back in 2008 as a dedicated shop within Asos for its end-of-season products from third-party brands at up to 70% off. In June, the online fashion giant hailed a return to profitability while Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group raised its stake in Asos once again from 19.3%

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Fashion Returns Planning Shopping 52

Independent Retailer

APRIL 28, 2022

The United States’ consumption of candy increased sharply during the economic downturn that began in 2008. Cadbury’s profits went up 30 percent in 2008, Nestle saw an 11 percent growth that year, and The Hershey Company’s overall sales increased five percent a year from 2008 to 2010 during the worst part of the recession.

Returns 52

Returns Customer Retention Promotions Consumer 52

Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2023

Sharma noted that e-commerce businesses have largely recovered from the pandemic and returned to growth, but rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainties are a major concern in the medium-term. per cent, its highest level since June 2008,” he said. In August 2022, the country’s annual inflation rate increased to 7.5

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Payment Services Consumer Finance Apparel 130

Retail Focus

MAY 18, 2023

It predicts that in contrast to premium stores suffering after the 2008 global financial crash, the industry is now showing that global sales growth in luxury retail is looking very likely to hit 3% to 5% growth in 2023, possibly rising to 6% to 8%.

Fashion 130

Fashion Returns Shopping Customer Experience 130

Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just last month, Next boss Lord Wolfson said its acquisition of the brand had been a big success and had achieved a return on capital of around 20%. Wolfson expects Joules to break-even next year and return to profitability the following. It had originally bought a 25% stake in Reiss back in 2021 before increasing it to 51% in 2022.

Fashion 117

Fashion Returns Promotions Shopping 117

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With COVID-19 case counts declining and vaccination efforts underway, eager consumers and retailers are both looking hopefully toward a future return to normal. Value is not just defined by price, but also the benefits to the consumer — does the product solve a problem, or what health and ethical attributes does the product have?”.

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Consumer Customer Experience Accounting Shopping 343

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Chala outlined the timeline of resale’s rise, beginning with the 2008 recession and the resulting reboot of consumers’ mindsets about spending. return that could then be reinvested in another friend’s business concept. Those kinds of conversations certainly weren’t happening among teens in the 1950s or even the 1990s.

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Consumer Fast Fashion Finance Shopping 304

Retail Gazette

AUGUST 3, 2023

Woolworths Over a decade ago, the 100-year-old high-street staple Woolworths collapsed, resulting in the loss of 807 stores and 27,000 jobs between December 2008 and January 2009. However, this summer Toys R Us returned to the UK as it opened nine concessions within WHSmith.

Department Stores 98

Department Stores Supermarket Returns ATS 98

365 Retail

MARCH 28, 2024

These qualities ensure it remains a reliable store of values in periods of global crisis like in 2008. Cryptocurrencies also provide diversification options and investment returns similar to or higher than gold in some situations. This conversation only involves established digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Returns 40

Returns Marketing ATS 40

Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2021

In October last year, I spoke with Carla for the first time at a Sydney event for Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, when it was announced that the show would make a return as a physical event in 2021. You must have seen a lot of ups and downs, like the pandemic. CZ: I have. I have been through about three recessions.

Fashion 246

Fashion Boutique Returns ATS 246

Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

When inflation begins to drop and interest rates return to decline – we will likely see a resurgence in discretionary spending habits,” Zahra said. He believes that there are similarities between the current situation and the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008, with the rate of inflation more significant now.

Customer Retention 246

Customer Retention Consumer Accessories Marketing 246

365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This is due to their risk averse nature after witnessing their parents suffer financial loss during the 2008 financial crisis. For instance, payment and returns methods need to be simple and convenient. This has been, further, exacerbated by the cost of living crisis happening in the UK. said Krista Nordlund.

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Consumer Accounting Promotions Fashion 80

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2020

This not only improves the size selection process but minimizes the need for the shopper to go through unnecessary returns. If there’s one thing that we learned from the Domino’s team and their Pizza Tracker innovation from 2008, it’s that shoppers will become emotionally attached to their purchases.

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Customer Experience Shipping Returns Location 261

Retail Gazette

MARCH 6, 2024

Last year, data from the Centre for Retail Research revealed that more than 120,000 jobs were lost in the retail sector as thousands of shops shuttered across the nation in retail’s worst year for store closures since 2008. Retail Gazette rounds up the retailers who have begun axing roles this year.

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Fast Fashion Fulfillment Planning Fashion 103

A1 Retail

MAY 16, 2022

The launch of Eddy’s Food Station marks Stephen’s return to retail following his role as Chairman of Dundee United Football Club from 2008 to 2018. With retail sales having returned to pre-pandemic levels, the retail industry is seeing a promising recovery. The retail industry is an industry I know and love.

Grocer 59

Grocer Returns Wholesale Location 59

365 Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

Established in 2008 after three decades in the antique sector, Susan Caplan created her eponymous label as a response to her love for vintage jewellery and her desire to make a difference within the contemporary fashion world. An easy returns procedure can be coordinated by the exceptional Ounass.ae

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Fashion Returns Shopping ATS 73

A1 Retail

APRIL 22, 2024

In 2008, we launched Shwopping to support customers to give a second home to their preloved clothing, and we’re now expanding our partnership with Oxfam to trial a free postal service which enables customers to clear out their pre-loved clothing that they no longer need.

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Consumer Planning Fashion Returns 59