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Chain Retailers Seeing More Than Retail Energy Savings in Outsourcing Energy Efficiency Management

Retail TouchPoints

Lowe’s signed a renewable energy agreement in November 2018 that will provide for enough energy to power all of its 143 stores in Texas. Department of Energy (DOE) reports that retail buildings account for the largest energy costs of any commercial sector in the country. How is this managed? What level of capital is involved?

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fulfilmentcrowd announces strategic expansion into Australia, strengthening global reach

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The site, which opened in November 2018, can store 2 million cartons, and includes a digital scanning facility. Asia Pacific has a retail market accounting for 37% of global sales ($4tn), expected to hit 40% by 2028. Kemps Creek is a 20,000 square ft fulfilment centre located at the Oakdale South Industrial Estate in Sydney, NSW.

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Deliveroo unveils white label delivery service with Tesco’s Whoosh as first partner

Retail Gazette

The service marks a major expansion of the delivery giant’s grocery offering, which now accounts for 16% of the companys gross transaction value (GTV), following strong double-digit growth. Customers can select the delivery option at checkout, with all customer service and communication remaining under the retailers branding.

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Claire’s Files for IPO as it Expands Presence Outside of Malls

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compared to the same period in 2019, showing significant growth since its exited from bankruptcy in 2018. members accounted for half its sales in the country in the first half of fiscal 2021. Current owners Elliott Management and Monarch Alternative Capital will retain control over Claire’s following the IPO.

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Walmart Tests New Text-to-Shop Service

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The retailer had a service called Jet Black, which let high-end NYC shoppers text orders for on-demand products ranging from cosmetics to party décor, that launched in May 2018 and was shuttered in February 2020. This isn’t Walmart’s first foray into text-to-shop.

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Torrid Appoints Retail Veteran as New CEO

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Chinwe Abaelu, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as Principal Financial Officer until Torrid appoints a new CFO. As Torrid’s CCO, Muñoz will manage product, design, product development, fabrication, sourcing, technical fit, creative marketing and merchandising. Former PVH Corp.

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WSJ: Apple Raises Starting Associate Pay to $22/Hour Amid Rising Inflation

Retail TouchPoints

The increase would make starting salaries 45% higher than they were in 2018 as the retailer faces the challenges of a tight labor market and a unionization push. Apple is reportedly planning to boost starting pay for U.S. store associates to $22 per hour, and even higher in certain markets, according to The Wall Street Journal.