Remove 2015 Remove Consumer Remove Marketing Remove Store Operations
article thumbnail

The Container Store Names New Digital Chief, SVP of Stores

Retail TouchPoints

The Container Store has promoted two executives as it continues to focus on strengthening its “Custom Spaces” business. Lindy Rawlinson, formerly EVP of Ecommerce and Digital Marketing has been promoted to Chief Digital Officer; and Jennifer Pape formerly of VP of Stores has been elevated to SVP of Stores.

article thumbnail

Myer sees elevated annual sales, but is cautious amid economic headwinds

Inside Retail

Department store chain Myer delivered its highest full-year sales since 2005 this year but remains cautious as consumer spending declines due to unfavourable economic conditions. per cent of total sales – and a 10 per cent increase in productivity gains at physical stores. Operating gross profit margin declined to 36.4

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Canada Goose Makes 5 Leadership Appointments, Including First-Ever CDO

Retail TouchPoints

Blonder brings 20 years’ experience in omnichannel DTC and digital marketing, most recently as President of Global Ecommerce at Wolverine Worldwide. With performance luxury strongly resonating with EMEA consumers, Streichenberger’s focus will include expanding the brand’s ecommerce and store footprint.

Planning 257
article thumbnail

Dollar General CEO to Retire, COO Named as Successor

Retail TouchPoints

Amid a year of expansion, Dollar General ’s CEO Todd Vasos has decided to retire from the role he has held since June 2015, effective Nov. He began his career with the company as a store manager trainee in Nashville, Tenn. Current COO Jeffery Owen, a 30-year Dollar General veteran, has been named as Vasos’ successor.

article thumbnail

Analysis: Should Macy’s accept its $8.8 billion acquisition offer

Inside Retail

Like many retailers, both in the US and internationally, Macy’s has been impacted by the decline in consumer interest in shopping in traditional department stores amidst the rise of online shopping. The price marks a far cry from the company’s US$70-a-share peak in 2015, the beginning of its battle with digitally-focused retailers.

article thumbnail

Dollar General Promotes New President and CFO Following Strong Quarter

Retail TouchPoints

Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015. Garratt’s promotion follows a strong Q2 2022 performance for the retailer, with same-store sales up 4.6% Dollar General also opened 227 new stores, remodeled 533 stores and relocated 30 stores during the quarter.

article thumbnail

Walmart tabs Watkins top merchant

Mass Relators

Watkins most recently served as executive vice president for consumables at Walmart U.S. Consumables is a huge and crucial business for Walmart. Together with food, it is a major traffic driver both in-store and online for the retailer. store operations.