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Couche-Tard Deploys Unified Supply Chain and Planning Solution in North America

Retail TouchPoints

Relex’s AI- and machine learning-powered solutions include demand forecasting, replenishment and advanced space and floor planning functionalities. Relex has provided Couche-Tard’s European business with a unified supply chain and store and floor planning solution since 2017.

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Planning to Prevent Workplace Violence in Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Despite these statistics, many retailers still don’t have functional workplace violence plans. If they do have a plan, it’s likely that it hasn’t been recently updated, and many employees may not know it exists. My 35-plus years of experience in retail, most of that time being in loss prevention, has taught me a lot.

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Dollar General Hit with $1M More in OSHA Fines, Bringing Total Since 2017 to $15M

Retail TouchPoints

The company has been fined $15 million since 2017 for safety hazards, according to a strongly worded OSHA statement outlining the new violations. OSHA said that since 2017 it has cited Dollar General in more than 180 inspections nationwide for numerous “willful, repeat and serious workplace safety violations related to unsafe conditions.”

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After record Q4, Dick’s plans greatest square footage expansion since 2017

Retail Dive

The sporting goods retailer is opening eight House of Sport stores in 2024, as well as 16 next-generation locations as it increases store investments.

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Macy’s Names Gennette’s Successor as CEO Plans 2024 Retirement

Retail TouchPoints

Jeff Gennette, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s since 2017, plans to retire in February 2024 after a total of four decades with the retailer. He will be replaced in the top spot by Macy’s EVP and Bloomingdale’s Chairman and CEO Tony Spring, who has been named Macy’s President and CEO-elect and gained a seat on the board of directors.

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True Religion Appoints First CF/COO as It Plans $500M Revenue Goal

Retail TouchPoints

In March, True Religion appointed Scott McCabe as its SVP of Ecommerce as part of its plan to triple online revenues and achieve 50% ecommerce sales by 2025 through transforming into a digital-first DTC brand. Prior to his appointment at the Los Angeles brand, Grewal served as CFO of housewares supplier Bradshaw International since 2017.

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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

Inside Retail

Customer experience LSKD has ‘audacious’ growth plans for the next few years and Shaughnessy is expected to play a key role in helping the brand create a unique in-store experience and ensuring the right products are stocked in each store. LSKD was recently named ‘Business of the Year’ in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards.

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