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New Activist Investor Pushes Macy’s to ‘Look to Dillard’s’ for Better Path Forward

Retail TouchPoints

In 2017, Dillards faced similar activist pressure based on undercapitalization of its real estate assets). Dillards stockholders have benefitted greatly from this plan, seeing a total return in their shares of +788% versus Macys of -12%. Since fiscal year 2014, Macys has spent $9.7

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From Omnichannel to Polychannel: How FMCG Shopping is Changing

Retail TouchPoints

With COVID-19 cases dropping in 2022, shoppers returned to physical stores, including supermarkets, while maintaining some of their e-shopping habits acquired in the pandemic. Empowering Category-Relevant Creators One of the biggest marketing trends of the last few years is the growth of marketing via creators and influencers.

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Amazon is set to take off in Australia this year, get ready

Inside Retail

Amazon, the $2 trillion gorilla, arrived on our shores officially in December 2017, just in time for Christmas. And some seven years on, much to the dismay of retailers, it is now starting to shake the tree and become a real force in the market , as Australian shoppers increasingly turn to alternatives to manage the cost-of-living crisis.

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Why Stitch Fix is Focusing on its Human Stylists When Everyone Else is Talking About AI

Retail TouchPoints

In addition to rapid advances in AI that have brought the technology into the mainstream, Stitch Fix also has struggled to maintain its first-mover advantage in the world of subscription fashion, with a host of new entrants pulling away clients and market share. explained Funderburk.

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What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?

Retail Gazette

The return of its former bosscomes at a crucial time for Poundland after it reported its fourth consecutive quarter of declining sales, which fell 7.3% Williams’ return certainly signals something major is afoot, with early reports suggesting the group is considering a mass restructuring of the entire business or even a possible sale.

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Gap, J Crew, and Abercrombie: The retail comeback stories you need to know

Inside Retail

Many companys decisions to return to the office and the world opening back up to embrace life outside the home have created a need for a wardrobe beyond athleisure. Pricing and marketing are completely irrelevant if theyre attached to an offer that garners no interest. What can other brands take away from these brands come-ups?

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How True Religion aims to be the latest Y2K-era brand to make a comeback

Inside Retail

However, due to factors like the rise of e-commerce, the increased availability of cheaper, “dupe” denim brands and an outdated aesthetic at a time when athleisure reigned supreme, True Religion fell off the retail grid and filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy not once but twice in 2017 and 2020.

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