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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable. Sophisticated Automation. System Automation.

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The Crucial Piece of the ‘Mixed Used’ Mall that No One’s Talking About: Logistics and Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

The idea of transforming malls into “mixed use” gathering spots has become popular, but an aerial view of these complexes provides an interesting perspective on another potential evolutionary path for the mall: as a fulfillment center. “ All those back-of-house loading docks are just perfect for fulfillment.

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

Retail TouchPoints

Launched by twin brothers Alex and Mike Faherty in 2013, the premium “surf hippie” lifestyle brand currently operates 25 stores and sells into 300 specialty outlets. Our brand is a true labor of love,” said Alex Faherty, Co-founder and CEO of Faherty Brand in a statement. “As As we grow, we want to be the best we can be.

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Ecommerce Accelerator Pattern Secures $225M in Funding

Retail TouchPoints

The ecommerce marketplace accelerator, founded in 2013 , has more than 900 employees and clients including Panasonic , Pandora , Black Diamond , Skullcandy , KONG and Sorel. Pattern has received $225 million as a minority investment from Knox Lane. We have strong conviction in Pattern’s comprehensive platform and global capabilities.”.

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Ancora Holdings Calls for New Kohl’s CEO and Chairperson Following Rejected Acquisition Offers

Retail TouchPoints

Ancora cited Kohl’s repeated rejection of acquisition offers, including from Sycamore Partners and Acacia Research in February 2022 and Franchise Group in July 2022, as part of the need for new management. The activist investor expressed concern that Kohl’s will be unable to manage a true turnaround. The fact is that Ms.

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McDonald’s class action claims systemic failure to provide rest breaks

Inside Retail

Under the McDonald’s Australian Enterprise Agreement 2013 and the Fast Food Industry Award 2010 staff?are Samantha Brown, senior corporate relations manager at McDonald’s, said the company was “mindful of its obligations under applicable employment laws”. are entitled?to breaks for shifts nine hours or longer.

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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. Tyler Hickman has been promoted to vice president and division merchandise manager. . — Dollar General has appointed 11 executives to new leadership roles.