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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.

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Reports: Amazon Delays or Cancels 16 Warehouse Openings as Ecommerce Spending Slows

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon has delayed or canceled plans for at least 16 U.S. In March, year-over-year ecommerce sales actually declined for the first time since 2013. Few other retailers can compete with Amazon’s reach even if many of its most recent plans have been put on hold. “We warehouses according to multiple local media reports.

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Levi’s Picks Kohl’s CEO as LS&Co. President

Retail TouchPoints

The move sets in motion a succession plan for Gass to succeed Bergh as CEO within the next 18 months. We are delighted that an executive with Michelle’s background, experience and stature is joining as President to work side by side with Chip for a meaningful transition period before becoming CEO,” said Bob Eckert, Chairman of the LS&Co.

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‘Surf Hippie’ Lifestyle Brand Faherty Unifies Physical and Digital Data to Enhance Omnichannel CX

Retail TouchPoints

DTC retailer Faherty Brand is implementing the NewStore Omnichannel Platform to unify its digital and physical retail operations as the company plans to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint across the U.S.

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Downtown Retail Revitalization: an Overview

Retail TouchPoints

In 2013, the City of Miami and local stakeholders collaborated to establish the BID through Wynwood’s BID Formation Resolution R-13-0136. The Master Plan sought to enhance main streets such as Biscayne Blvd. and Brickell Ave. to rival the charm of renowned retail streets like Champs-Élysées in Paris and Las Ramblas in Barcelona.

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Amazon Reveals First Locale to Receive Prime Air Drone Deliveries

Retail TouchPoints

Back in 2013, Jeff Bezos proclaimed his plans to begin delivering packages by drone on a 60 Minutes interview. Now, nine years and more than two dozen prototypes later, Amazon is ready to launch its drone delivery program. Prime Air will go live this fall in the town of Lockeford, Calif., former home of aviation pioneer Weldon Cooke.

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How lifestyle brand Zulu & Zephyr found prime Byron and Bondi retail real estate

Inside Retail

Rose-O’Rourke lived in Bondi with her sister, Karla Rose in the early 2000s, and they started retailing Zulu & Zephyr at the infamous Bondi Beach Markets in 2013. This includes plans for a Manly store and an international pop-up experience. With not much cash and our boyfriends cheering us on.

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