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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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How two sisters created Francesca Jewellery from a Tasmanian market stall

Inside Retail

The Tasmanian brand opened its first store in Hobart in 2013, followed by a flagship store three years later at Melbourne Central. I worked alongside my sister Hannah for years at the Salamanca markets and learned the tricks of the trade from the age of 12. IR: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into your line of work?

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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.

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How New Balance is stepping into sneaker resale with Reconsidered launch

Inside Retail

The technology to facilitate New Balance’s Reconsidered experience and the fulfillment of these products is provided by ​​Archive, a technology platform for branded resale. According to market research and consultancy firm Market Decipher , the global sneakers resale market was estimated to be worth US$11.5

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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. The ever-changing retail market has made automation a necessity. Every business has its own set of challenges and methods of addressing them. Sophisticated Automation.

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

Retail TouchPoints

Unfortunately, the facts indicate Kohl’s lacks the right leadership for the exceedingly challenging period ahead — one that will require the Company to reverse high-single-digit sales declines, contain capital expenditures and operating expenses, and immediately optimize fulfillment, marketing and merchandising.”. The fact is that Ms.

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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

As Robert Gilbreath, VP of Marketing at ShipStation, a web-based shipping solutions provider, puts it, “Compared to splashy marketing campaigns and new product features, shipping isn’t exactly the sexiest topic. This involves: Market Analysis: Understand your target audience, their preferences, and their buying behavior.