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StockX Co-founder Promoted to CEO Job

Retail TouchPoints

Schwartz co-founded StockX, a platform for buyers and sellers of sneakers, apparel, electronics and collectibles, in 2016 with Dan Gilbert, Josh Luber and Chris Kaufman. Current CEO Scott Cutler, who was one of the company’s earliest investors and advisors, will step down but will remain through 2024 to help ensure a smooth transition.

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7 Ways Service Providers can Motivate Customers with Digital Incentives

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Supplement Existing Price Promotions Service providers can add a digital incentive to an existing discount promotion to get even more traction with customers. A salon, for example, might open a promotional window to offer extra points on its points-to-rewards punch card that customers can then exchange for a gift card.

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Andrew Miles on how Sam’s Club quietly won China’s retail game

Inside Retail

A retail strategy built on less In an era dominated by platforms like Alibaba and JD.com, where choice was infinite and promotions relentless, Sam’s Club went the other way. They want a better quality of life, and that presented the opportunity that helped us shape who we serve based upon those disciplines of the club model,” he said.

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Asda CEO: Five runners and riders following Allan Leighton’s return

Retail Gazette

Williams has spent the last nine years at Poundland owner Pepco, joining as a trading director for the discount chain in 2016 before being promoted to managing director for Poundland in 2017 and MD for Pepco last September.

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Søstrene Grene invests in European logistics hub to support UK expansion

A1 Retail

Introduced to the UK in 2016, Sstrene Grene has rapidly gained popularity for its affordable, design-led home accessories. This aligns with Sstrene Grenes broader efforts to promote sustainable logistics across its supply chain.

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Are female CEOs Thai retail’s secret sauce?

Inside Retail

The companies have also developed effective partnerships with global retailers while at the same time vigorously promoting Thai culture and local Thai designers. They each have another thing in common: they are all run by women, and the women are all hands-on perfectionists who obsess over every detail.

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Beyond Basics: The Rise of Maximalism in Retail

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These offerings, promoted online but only accessible in-store, are intended to drive foot traffic and create a sense of exclusivity. An Irish native with a background in hospitality, she joined TPG in 2016 after earning her Associate’s Degree in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.