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Episode 79: Jaime Schwarz

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In 2017 he authored the world’s first NFT-focused patent and launched BrandTherapy.coach, a product market fit-focused consultancy built on the technique of letting the brand speak for itself. the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.)

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Dick’s to Open 16 Next-Gen ‘50K’ Stores, Expand House of Sport Format in 2024

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For the coming fiscal year, the retailer is planning $800 million in CapEx expenditures to fund a major brick-and-mortar expansion that will enlarge its total store square footage by 2% — its largest physical expansion since 2017.

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ModCloth Changes Hands Again

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Digital native brand, ModCloth, which was purchased by Walmart in 2017 then resold two year later, has been acquired again, according to a press release. The post ModCloth Changes Hands Again appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. It’s what we have always done.

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Shipt Appoints New CEO

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Brands and, most recently, Target, which purchased Shipt in 2017. The post Shipt Appoints New CEO appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Witherspoon has held leadership positions in retail, healthcare and food service at brands including UnitedHealthcare, Yum!

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Office Depot Divests CompuCom for Fraction of Purchase Price

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Office Depot acquired the unit in 2017 for $1 billion in an effort to move beyond its traditional office supplies business into IT services and support. The post Office Depot Divests CompuCom for Fraction of Purchase Price appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. The Office Depot (Boca Raton, Fla.)

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Miniso’s Global Expansion Tour Continues in the U.S., Indonesia and Australia

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Miniso initially entered the Indonesia market in 2017 and has grown its presence to more than 300 stores across the country. Featuring eight product categories and three themed IP zones , the store applies Miniso’s “Super IP + Super Store” model, which merges globally recognized brands with an immersive retail environment.

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Former Coach CEO to Lead Michael Kors

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Schulman is widely credited for leading the turnaround of the Coach brand, which he led from 2017 to 2020. The post Former Coach CEO to Lead Michael Kors appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Idol will transition to executive chairman of Capri next fall.