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H&M puts sustainability, experiential services and customer experience at the heart of their new Angel Central store

Retail Focus

H&M Angel Central “ will create a welcoming, modern and meaningful shopping experience where style, creativity and culture are celebrated,” says H&M UK & IE Expansion Manager, Christopher Clare. Christopher Clare, Expansion Manager for H&M U.K. & Founded in Sweden in 1947, H&M opened its first U.K.

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How Castlery came back from the brink to disrupt the furniture industry

Inside Retail

Declan Ee: When we started in October 2013, there were four of us in a tiny, 84sqm basement, trying to build a global luxury brand. The business allowed us to combine both elements because we had to solve very complex problems from product design, assortment, logistics, and customer experience. Made.com went bankrupt.

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Under Armour Appoints Hospitality Veteran as President and CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Linnartz was appointed President of Marriott in 2021 and currently is leading the hospitality brand’s multi-billion dollar technology transformation, designed to improve customer experience, drive topline revenue and increase operational efficiency. Early in her career, Linnartz worked with Hilton Worldwide.

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Major Customer Experience Trends Shaping the Retail Industry

Independent Retailer

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic changed so many customer experience preferences, as we slowly recover and get back to normal, consumer desires continue to shift and retailers need to constantly keep up with these transitions. In order to deliver meaningful customer experiences, you need to show them that they are heard and valued.

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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. Hawthorne will be responsible for developing strong talent and building teams, fostering the company’s purpose-driven culture and leading customersexperiences.

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How Aussie menswear brand Peter Jackson is suiting up for e-commerce expansion

Inside Retail

While it was important to drive volume through e-commerce, it was important to improve the overall customer experience. Prior to this, we didn’t have the structure right, so it [the previous customer experience] really held us back in what we did,” he said. At the time the brand had 10 stores in Victoria.

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It’s Time Retailers Give Customers What They Want: Online Shopping Without Passwords

Retail TouchPoints

To remain competitive — and capture as many online dollars as possible — retailers are prioritizing the customer experience and refining the purchasing journey, improving mobile and app capabilities, adding BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store) and curbside delivery options, enhancing product page listings and more.