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DICK’S Promotes New CEO as Retailer Reports Strong Q3 Results

Retail TouchPoints

DICK’S Sporting Goods has promoted President Lauren Hobart to the roles of President and CEO, as of Feb. She joined DICK’s in 2011 as Chief Marketing Officer and was named President in 2017. She joined DICK’s in 2011 as Chief Marketing Officer and was named President in 2017.

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As the Holidays Approach, it’s Time to Rethink Retail Pricing Methodology…and AI Can Help

Retail TouchPoints

In this kind of shopping environment, how should retailers align their promotions and markdowns for the greatest impact? Keeping in mind as well the need to optimize their supply chain fulfillment to meet consumer delivery expectations while managing parcel carrier costs?

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How Malaysia’s iMotorbike is disrupting the market and building community

Inside Retail

The expansive three-storey showroom, covering an area of 46,806 square feet and showcasing a curated selection of over 1500 pre-owned motorbikes, is a testament to iMotorbikes’ rise since its humble beginnings in 2017. In the coming year, the primary goal is to achieve an annual revenue of RM 30 million (US$6.3

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4 Critical Steps for Optimizing Omnichannel Order Fulfillment in 2021

Retalon

Omnichannel order fulfillment that drives customer experience (and boosts profits). Although the trend towards omnichannel fulfillment is not new, the pandemic changed many retailers’ business models almost overnight, and these changes are not going away. What is omnichannel order fulfillment in retail?

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Long-standing company CFO, John Bryce, has been appointed as interim CEO and will continue to fulfil both CEO and CFO responsibilities. Benno Dorer, who has been VF’s Interim President and CEO since December 5, will continue to serve on the board, a role he has had since 2017.

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Coles, Woolworths move to automation, gig workers as home deliveries soar

Inside Retail

In 2017, Coles quietly teamed up with Airtasker , encouraging shoppers to put their grocery list up for auction and have gig workers bid each other down to win the job. With UK software and robotics company Ocado, Coles is developing two data-driven “customer fulfillment centres” in Melbourne and Sydney, scheduled to open in 2022.

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Hy-Vee gives executives new leadership roles

Mass Relators

Tweeten’s promotion marks the first time a woman has been named president of Hy-Vee. Georgia Van Gundy was promoted to chief of staff, in addition to executive vice president and chief customer officer. Since then, he has fulfilled several executive leadership roles in preparation for this promotion. Donna Tweeten.