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It’s Time to Confront the Exploitation Behind Ultra-Fast Fashion

Retail TouchPoints

For years, ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashion has rewired where and how Americans shop. Conduct in-person audits of factories, farms and fulfillment centers. After May 2, ultra-fast fashion will be slightly more expensive. The human cost, however, remains astronomical. Now that model is starting to fray. Consumers too have a role to play.

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Last-Mile Delivery and Its Impact on Urban Mixed-Use Environments

Retail TouchPoints

Health organizations, urban planners, and economists predict ongoing urbanization in the future ( World Health Organization , 2010). While we are taking care of our health, working from home, and shopping online, we are prioritizing people and the community. At a human level, the urban shift signifies behavioral change.

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The Top 10 Predictions for Holiday 2021

Retail TouchPoints

Shoppers are increasingly aware of supply chain challenges, and 62% are very or somewhat concerned about not receiving their items in time for the holiday when they shop online Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a survey by Publicis Sapient. 2 (Super Saturday, Dec. 18) and No. 3 (the Thursday before Christmas, Dec.

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Inside the ‘Online Mall’ Simon has Created for its Outlet Brands

Retail TouchPoints

A lot of new marketplaces have sprung up in the last few years, but even among that now dense crowd, Shop Premium Outlets (SPO) stands out. First and foremost, Simon cares about happy, healthy retailers because those are their tenants,” said Neel Grover, CEO of Shop Premium Outlets in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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“Move fast, break s**t”: Why LSKD is moving into retail at a rapid pace

Inside Retail

It follows the brand’s first store, which opened at its headquarters in Loganholme, Queensland, in January, and is part of a plan to open five stores across all major Australian cities – as well as a shop in New Zealand – over the next 12 months. In 2010, LKI became a full time job for Daniel. Giving back.

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Digital Transformation Propels Burton’s Omnichannel Growth Plans

Retail TouchPoints

Larocque has spent more than 20 years with Burton, becoming SVP Operations in 2010. If they want to shop online at home and get it quickly, they don’t care if it’s coming from their local brick-and-mortar store or a distribution center,” Larocque said. Our founder and chairman of the board said, ‘You need a new title.’

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From Clicks to Bricks: Expanding Brand Loyalty Through Physical Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Even with the current uncertainty related to COVID-19, the C2B model has some advantages over traditional retail, especially in providing a seamless integration between online and retail shopping. Today’s consumers are digital experts and gravitate toward online platforms where they can shop 24/7. An Emerging Retail Trend.

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