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As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

Retail TouchPoints

They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic — and they’ve grown up with social media playing an increasingly large (and loud) role in shaping culture, including how these consumers shop, research and purchase products and services. Now it’s the inversion.

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Ulta Beauty Announces CEO Transition

Retail TouchPoints

Additionally, Kecia Steelman, currently Chief Store Operations Officer, will be elevated to the role of COO. Kimbell joined Ulta Beauty as Chief Marketing Officer in 2014 and continually expanded his leadership responsibilities.

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Report: Rent The Runway Exits Brick-And-Mortar

Retail TouchPoints

Founded as an e-Commerce business in 2009, Rent the Runway did not open its first retail location until 2014. A primary reason Rent the Runway added stores and built a network of physical drop-off locations was to make it easier for customers to return merchandise.

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Exclusive CEO Q&A: How Hand & Stone Massage Kept Growth Going Even During Shutdowns

Retail TouchPoints

Todd Leff: It was an interesting time, right at the height of the financial crisis in 2009. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): You first became involved with Hand & Stone Massage over a decade ago as an investor, after a long career in franchise-based retail. What attracted you to the company?

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Downtown Retail Revitalization: an Overview

Retail TouchPoints

The revenue generated was strategically reinvested into a comprehensive range of enhanced services, including security, sanitation, arts support, events, marketing, parking and advocacy. Events and inventive marketing strategies were meticulously organized to promote the district’s vibrant atmosphere and attract more visitors.

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CVS Health COO Jon Roberts to retire

Mass Relators

He also served as EVP of pharmacy purchasing, pricing and network relations from 2009 to 2010 and senior vice president and chief information officer from 2006 until 2008. The post CVS Health COO Jon Roberts to retire appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Dollar General promotes seven executives

Mass Relators

Mark Banister has been promoted to senior vice president, in-store experience. In this role, Banister will lead the space management, project execution and support, fixtures and supplies, and store planning teams. The post Dollar General promotes seven executives appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.