Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

Called Square Go , the new app integrates with the seller-facing Square Appointments service, which launched in 2014 and helps service providers schedule and manage customer appointments. The Square Go app, available for free for both consumers and businesses, is currently available in the U.S. for iOS devices.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2023

SportsShoes.com has announced 10 new appointments within its brand marketing, social media and design teams to support the online retailer’s ongoing business growth and development strategy. She also previously represented Team GB at the European Cross Country Championships and was part of the under-23s team which won a silver medal in 2014.

Marketing 62

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Upon completion of the deal, Retail Zoo’s new investment partner will own a majority of the business and partner with the existing management team led by Nishad Alani, CEO of Retail Zoo. “We Bain Captial bought a major stake in Retail Zoo in 2014 for about $185 million from The Riverside Company.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Evolving Threat Landscape Retailers increasingly rely on digital platforms for sales, inventory management and customer engagement. In 2014, cybercriminals used a third-party vendor’s credentials to enter Home Depot’s network and deployed malware on the self-checkout systems to steal customer information.

Payment Services 263

Payment Services Wholesale Store Layout Inventory Management 263

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2022

Nick Daniel, Etsy VP of Product Management, has been promoted to the CPO role formerly held by Patel Goyal, and both Patel Goyal and Daniel will report to Etsy CEO Josh Silverman. Ascending the ranks over the years, she has held roles leading global seller services, corporate development and managing the international growth team.

Advertising 309

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“We see a great opportunity in Queensland,” Liam Robson, general manager of Subtype, told Inside Retail. “We We feel the market is significantly under-serviced in the street and sneaker space. Subtype was founded in Sydney in 2014 by Leith Testoni and Jonathon Yeo, the duo behind Australian menswear brand Zanerobe.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2022

Nordstrom has promoted Ken Worzel to Chief Customer Officer and Jamie Nordstrom to the post of Chief Stores Officer, while Scott Meden, Chief Marketing Officer, and Geevy Thomas, President, prepare to retire. During his 39-year Nordstrom career, Thomas managed sales growth at Nordstrom Rack leading the brand from approximately $1.4

Store Operations 251

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves. Purchased boxes were delivered directly to local Feeding America food banks or a partner feeding agency in the store’s community, and 100% of all cash donations went directly to Feeding America. billion meals by 2025.

Checkout 310

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Johnson co-founded Enjoy in 2014 after leaving JCPenney and currently serves as its CEO. Johnson had hoped to expand into new categories and markets, but the tides quickly turned after the company went public via SPAC in October 2021. To fund its operations throughout the Chapter 11 proceedings, Enjoy has received a $2.5

Telecommunications 314

Telecommunications Finance Store Operations Consumer 314

Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2024

Dr Abas Mirzaei, a marketing lecturer at Macquarie University, told Inside Retail that “Woolworths is a household name, where consumers are exposed to the brand cues on a daily basis.” As one of the biggest retailers in Australia, Woolworths Group is in a position to lead industry-wide change by being an early adopter of social issues. “If

Supermarket 264

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2022

billion that Woolworths Holdings paid for the business in 2014, though the sale to Anchorage does not include David Jones’ recently revamped Bourke Street flagship store, which is valued at around $250 million. How involved will Anchorage be in the management of David Jones going forward? Growing in a shrinking market.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Alcohol ecommerce solution DRINKS has sold the Wine Insiders brand, which it acquired in 2014, to the new brand management firm Full Glass Wine Co. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Full Glass was founded earlier this year by alcohol industry veteran Louis Amoroso and entrepreneur Neha Kumar.

Brand Management 147

Brand Management Marketing Management Consumer 147

I Love Fashion

JANUARY 27, 2021

Fashion Digital Marketing Agency. Consequently, people have devised marketing automation for enticing their potential customers along with the incorporation of a few assuring sub-processes that together contribute to instigating more business leads. What is Marketing Automation. Have the numbers grown? Saves precious time.

Marketing 98

Marketing Fashion Management Advertising 98

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Since launching in Melbourne in 2014, Belles Hot Chicken (Belles) has grown to six existing locations, including a new opening in Bondi, Sydney, a few weeks ago, and is now looking to raise between $1 million and $2 million to fund further expansion. Beyond this, Belles has set its sights on international markets.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2023

Thousands of years later, in 2009, the market for digital assets arose. In 2014, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) were introduced. However, an inflated market and an insatiable demand for NFT collectibles created too much hype. Casey Jensen is VP of US Sales and Marketing at rooom.com.

Merchant Services 298

Merchant Services Consumer Accessories Advertising 298

Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

These cutting-edge solutions will help retailers optimize customer loyalty and stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving market. EuroShop 2023 will also be focusing on key topics such as Connected Retail, Smart Store, Energy Management, Third Places, Customer Centricity, Experience and Lively City Centres.

Visual Merchandising 304

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The announcements mark the first major management shifts since Alibaba was fined a record-setting $2.75 The markets will always have ups and downs, but Alibaba has ambitious long-term goals. From 2014 to 2017, she was Alibaba’s Chief Customer Officer. billion for monopolistic practices earlier this year.

Wholesale 254

Wholesale Consumer Marketing Planning 254

Retail Focus

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”), the acquisitive subsidiary of US-based real estate investment and asset management firm The Ardent Companies, has completed its acquisition of the retail element of The Royal Exchange in the City of London from Oxford Properties. Richard Benson, managing director of Ardent UK. million sq ft.

Management 148

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2022

Antoni Martinez, a McDonald’s Australia alumni and current managing director of McDonald’s Korea, takes up the Australian managing director and CEO mantle. Gregory joined the global fast-food chain in 1996 as a crew person, worked his way up to become chief financial officer and took on the top job in 2014.

Returns 147

Returns Marketing Management Planning 147

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

They arrived with great fanfare but many international retail brands have found the Australian retail market has been a graveyard. In some cases, the failed Australian ventures were part of a flawed strategy to breathe growth into struggling home market operations.

Department Stores 245

Department Stores Marketing Supermarket Location 245

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will implement an orderly wind-down of its businesses while “conducting a limited marketing process” to find one or more buyers for some or all of its assets.

Payment Services 261

Payment Services Finance Location Planning 261

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 18, 2020

Until Grieder begins his tenure, CFO Yves Müller will serve as the Hugo Boss Managing Board’s spokesman. Since Grieder became CEO in 2014, the Tommy Hilfiger business grew from $6 billion to more than $9 billion in retail sales in 2019, and the Calvin Klein European business more than doubled in revenues and earnings.

Finance 191

Finance Brand Management Management Consumer 191

Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

Since its introduction at the New York Toy Fair in 1959, Barbie has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, influencing not only toy design and manufacturing but also fashion, popular culture and marketing. Initially, Burnett said, Australia was something of a “dumping ground” for Barbie, due to its relatively small market size.

Fashion 246

Fashion Marketing Apparel Management 246

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 6, 2022

She joined the company as Head of Investor Relations in 2014, helping develop the retailer’s relationship with many of its current investors. She has since helped advance Wayfair’s recruiting, organizational design, talent management, talent analytics, compensation and learning and development programs.

Returns 272

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2023

million loss in 2014, New Zealand financial press reports stated. billion it outlaid for the chain in 2014 and its subsequent losses and restructuring costs. In fact, this triggered the Woolworths Holdings takeover offer in 2014. Then, last year, Anchorage Capital acquired David Jones. Myer merger in the offing? .

Department Stores 130

Department Stores Consumer Planning Management 130

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

They’re likely asking questions of their marketing and sales team concerning performance and outputs. Through it, training managers could launch new instructional content to more than 200,000 retail associates scattered across the U.S. Which means now is the time for retailers to reset and reevaluate. within minutes.

Customer Experience 227

Customer Experience Consumer Shopping Marketing 227

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. Currently the general manager for travel retail worldwide, Boinay started as a marketing trainee for L’Oreal in 1992 and has served in his current role since 2014.

Management 130

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2021

However, A&F’s recent financial figures and strategy actually show a brand that is firmly in recovery mode, with a focus on more on-point marketing messaging and fewer stores, as sales are shifted to its digital channels. . Abandonment of sexualised marketing. International expansion driven through flagships.

Fast Fashion 223

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

The move sent share prices for other BNPL providers downward as the market reacted to the news. They also can use the app to manage their payments, including the option to exit any payment plan by paying off the remainder of their balance. Apple is a giant in the payments market, with Apple Pay growing to be accepted at 85% of U.S.

Payment Services 299

Payment Services Planning Accounting Marketing 299

Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2023

According to Volley’s partnership manager Renee Jaeger, the NGA approached the brand after seeing Volley’s Wear it with Pride campaign. Volley’s content and marketing manager Anna Geason told Inside Retail that the best collaborations happen when there is an authentic connection between partner brands.

Accessories 244

Accessories Wholesale Management Brand Management 244

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2020

A 20-year veteran of the company, Decker has served as EVP of Merchandising since 2014. As the company’s chief merchant, he has been responsible for all store and online merchandising departments, merchandising strategy, services and vendor management, marketing and in-store environment.

Promotions 164

Promotions Merchant Services Store Operations Advertising 164

Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2022

Robinson joined the company in 2016 as an advisory board member, focusing on range development, market growth, channel expansion, technical enhancements and operational and financial improvements. He also held chief marketing officer and group executive digital at David Jones.

Marketing 147

Marketing ATS Management 147

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2023

One such company is Boll & Branch, which was founded in 2014 to transform the luxury home textiles industry by creating sustainable, luxurious products at affordable prices. It’s one of the main reasons so many digitally native, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have invested in opening stores.

Customer Experience 252

Customer Experience Consumer Visual Merchandising Planning 252

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2021

Prior to his tenure at Coach, Schulman was President of Bergdorf Goodman at Neiman Marcus Group from 2012 to 2017, where he also assumed responsibility for NMG International with the acquisition of MyTheresa.com in 2014. Over the course of career, Schulman also has held various roles at Jimmy Choo, Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci. “I

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2022

Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries has reportedly partnered with US private equity fund Apollo Global Management to buy a majority stake in UK-headquartered health & beauty retail chain Boots. Initially, private equity companies Bain Capital and CVC Capital ran the numbers before pulling out.

Beauty and Health 130

Beauty and Health Supermarket Marketing Management 130

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

India’s DTC retail landscape has been evolving rapidly, driven by factors like increasing internet penetration, a shift in consumer preferences towards online shopping, and the ascent of digital marketing. Industry experts predict significant further expansion in the DTC market in the years to come. billion in investments.

Supply Chain Management 130

Supply Chain Management Beauty and Health Consumer Fashion 130

Inside Retail

JUNE 9, 2022

Aussie retail giant Barbeques Galore has just beefed up its team, welcoming on board Steve Gardner as general manager, retail and Rosie Alford as general manager, product. Eco-friendly lifestyle online retailer Flora and Fauna has just hired Nadia Lotter as general manager. BBQ Galore fires up new team.

Specialty Retailers 130

Specialty Retailers Outdoor Management Marketing 130