Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There is now a clear distinction between the retail of 2019 and that of 2025. Investors are returning to the market with growing volumes, particularly in Southeast Europe and the UK, adopting an opportunistic strategy centred around winning concepts.

Marketing

Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2025

Andrew says the key to the familys success has been to work in an area they are passionate about, hire the right specialists to grow each instrumental business unit, and move with the times when it comes to retail planning, e-commerce and digital marketing. Sky Music started using Shout for SEO and SEM services in 2019.

Advertising

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Founded in 2019, Coolmate quickly became popular for its products and services catering to male customers and has consistently topped menswear’s e-commerce sales in major online marketplaces in Vietnam. Its customer-centric approach is highlighted by a 60-day, no-questions-asked return policy.

Apparel

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In 2019, private equity firm KKR made a $70 billion offer to buy Walgreens, back when the company was valued at over $55 billion. Since 2019, Walgreens financial standing has only worsened in the face of inflation and low reimbursement rates for filing prescriptions.

Finance

Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 30, 2024

. “It was the biggest opportunity that was ever available to us over the years to really grow at a significant level and take on some really good stores,” explains Taylor, sharing that the business came close to securing a deal for the high street chain back in 2019 before the pandemic hit. in the year to 27 May 2023.

Planning

Retail Gazette

MARCH 20, 2025

The brand floated on London’s junior AIM market back in 2019. The brand launched plans to cut jobs in December in efforts to battle against falling sales before its return to the London Stock Exchange. In March 2023, the company, which was once valued at 100m, was sold to Baaj Capital for just over 1m.

Fast Fashion

Inside Retail

JULY 2, 2025

The intention was for SurfStitch and EziBuy to tap into economies of scale as a combined group, but a year later, in 2019, Noni B ended up buying EziBuy to leverage its digital expertise across its brands. million in June 2019. The plan was to plug Ginger & Smart into Alceon’s online “infrastructure” through EziBuy and SurfStitch.

Fashion

Inside Retail

JUNE 15, 2025

They are part of a planned strategy to boost retail sales, attract domestic and international customers and merge traditional culture with modern commerce. Thailand hosted 35 million foreign tourists last year, nearly matching the record 39 million it hosted in 2019, the year before the pandemic.

Shopping

Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Dobbies Garden Centres revealed today (30 September) that it is set to close 17 stores as it looks to return to “sustainable profitability” The garden centre chain is thought to have faced another difficult year after racking up losses of 130m last year driven by high inflation and unseasonable weather dampening sales.

Returns

Retail Gazette

MAY 28, 2025

Launched in 2019 by influencer-turned-entrepreneur Grace Beverley, Tala began as a digital-only brand focused on core activewear delivering thoughtfully designed, flattering essentials for women, made by women. But despite the chaos, Tala hit its planned May opening. In an increasingly saturated market, it quickly stood out.

Shipping

Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Ocado is set to reduce its research and development (R&D) workforce both in the UK and globally as part of its effort to return to profitability, despite a strong performance from its online retail division. This venture, which launched in 2019 , has not met its performance targets, leading to negotiations over the payment.

Payment Services

Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Earlier this year it unveiled plans to cut 1,600 roles as it looks to make 1.6bn in cost savings over the next three years on the back of softer sales. But what has put Nike in this vulnerable position in the first place, and what steps does it need to take to return to peak performance? in 2019 to 0.7% over the same period.

Wholesale

A1 Retail

JULY 4, 2025

Shoppers can also benefit from Majestic’s unparalleled range of complementary services including free glass hire, bespoke wedding tastings, and the retailer’s unique ‘No Quibble Guarantee’, which allows customers to return any wines they don’t like in exchange for a bottle of equivalent value.

Returns

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

.” Executives have described to Reuters and on conference calls the challenges of an environment made more uncertain by Trump’s shifting plans for tariffs that could upend world trade and prompt some companies to move production to the United States. Numerous sectors could be affected.

Drop-Shipping

Retail Dive

AUGUST 6, 2025

and plans to file in Canada. Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy in March , blaming competition from Temu and Shein; the fast-fashion retailer had previously filed in 2019. Indeed, retailers returning to bankruptcy multiple times are more likely to throw in the towel, Foss said, citing, along with Forever 21, Joann , Party City and Rue21.

Department Stores

Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2025

This has been at the core of the turnaround—who we brought in, who we kept, and who we said goodbye to… One of the first things we did back in 2019 was we told everyone how much we were losing, and what needed to be done to turn it around. 2022 : Returned to profitability under the leadership of CEO Blaine Callard.

ATS

Small Biz Trends

AUGUST 1, 2025

A Business Growth Plan Template is a strategic tool that helps you outline your company’s expansion objectives. Key Takeaways A business growth plan template is a strategic framework designed to outline objectives and strategies for rapid expansion. Let’s explore its key components and benefits in more detail.

Planning

Retail Dive

JULY 18, 2025

Mass retailer Walmart also doesn’t match competitors’ online or in-store prices, ending its Savings Catcher price-matching service in 2019 in stores. Similarly, Amazon does not offer a direct price match with competitors. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up A valid email address is required. Please select at least one newsletter.

Department Stores

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 17, 2025

The program boasts strong employment outcomes, with 95% of New York graduates and 93% of San Francisco graduates from the 2019 immersive program securing jobs. It’s not just about the cost; it’s about the value you’ll get in return. Alternatively, you can choose a month-to-month plan at $3,000 per month for 6 months, totaling $18,000.

Finance

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The recent acquisition also means the end of Mad Mex’s ambitious expansion plan in Asia , which was announced two years ago before the pandemic forced it to change the strategy. . “I Under the partnership, Mad Mex launched its restaurants in Singapore and Malaysia in 2019. .

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2022

A huge part of retaining customers is having a return policy that is clear and concise, giving customers the security they expect and want. In trying to accommodate all customer demands while simultaneously fighting for market share in a rapidly expanding and competitive fashion industry, retailers are relaxing their return policies.

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Maternity retailer A Pea in the Pod has returned to brick-and-mortar with stores in Chicago and New York City. A Pea in the Pod parent company Destination Maternity closed all its banners in late 2019 following bankruptcy proceedings.

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 13, 2021

PayPal has acquired ecommerce returns solution Happy Returns as it continues to expand beyond payments, with the aim of becoming a “digital commerce enablement engine.” The Happy Returns purchase follows PayPal’s acquisition of coupon plug-in Honey in January 2021. PayPal has been an investor in Happy Returns since 2019.

Merchant Services

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

With record-setting online sales looming on the horizon for the holiday season, retailers also are bracing for an onslaught of online returns. Those retailers selling primarily or exclusively online are expecting a corresponding hike in the volume of returns, but not much difference in the return rates they have become accustomed to.

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2021

Lord & Taylor will return from bankruptcy as a digital-first retailer in April under its new owner Saadia Group, according to multiple sources. for $100 million in August 2019, but Le Tote itself went bankrupt just a year later in August 2020. Known as the oldest department store in the U.S.,

Returns

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It comes as the brand plans to open new stores in Sydney and Melbourne in early 2024. Ksubi’s return to operating stand-alone stores in Australia has been a long time coming. The post Ksubi’s return to Australian shores with Bondi Beach House and what’s next appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Dollar Tree plans to open 600 new stores and to renovate 1,250 Family Dollar stores in fiscal 2021, which runs through the end of January 2022. The company opened its first Combination Store in late 2019, followed by two additional test stores in early 2020. Enterprise same-store sales increased 4.9%

Planning

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Microsoft is gearing up to take a bigger piece of the growing retail media pie with the debut of a suite of new capabilities through its PromoteIQ marketing platform, which the company acquired in 2019.

Advertising

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2021

In fact, the impacts of the most unique holiday in decades are still being felt: retailers should plan for continued shipping delays in the short term, and also continue to refine their omnichannel operations as they prepare for the rest of 2021. 3 shopping day in 2019. Contactless Services Can Soothe the Bite of Remote Returns.

Drop-Shipping

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Target has big plans for 2022, with the retailer announcing plans to invest up to $5 billion this year to open new stores, enhance its digital, fulfillment and supply chain capabilities, and expand its shop-in-shop concept with Ulta Beauty. and New York’s Times Square.

Payment Services

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Home discount retailer Big Lots is returning to expansion mode after more than a decade of flat store growth, with plans to open as many as 500 new stores in the next six to seven years. The off-price chain plans to open approximately 50 net new stores this year, and ramp up the pace of expansion to about 80 stores per year thereafter.

Planning

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

After liquidation and the sale of its trademarks and intellectual property in August 2019, the Charming Charlie brand has returned with the opening of its first physical store at the Cumberland Mall in Atlanta. The openings had originally been planned for March 2020 but were delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Accessories

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Returned children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us Australia has signed a long-term exclusive licence agreement to facilitate the return of the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brands to the United Kingdom.

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

True Classic ’s use of the ParcelLab post-purchase experience and returns management solution has helped the T-shirt and activewear brand boost its email click-through rate (CTR) and open rate by 1.87% and 6.55% respectively compared to the brand’s previous provider.

Shipping

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

billion in Q2 2021, the highest second-quarter sales in over a decade, up 29% year-over-year and 5% compared to 2019 pre-COVID levels. Online sales in particular grew 65% over 2019 levels and represented 33% of the total business, offsetting an 11% brick-and-mortar decline compared to its pre-COVID performance.

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

Beck’s planned departure was first announced in September 2019, at the time when fellow Co-founder and COO Barry Beck left the company. Macy’s updated its “Polaris” growth strategy in late February 2021 as it announced better-than-expected Q4 2020 results, marking a return to profitability for the department store chain.

Payment Services

Retail Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Since 2019 Ikea has opened shops in major cities such as Tokyo, Madrid, Moscow, Paris and New York to grow its presence on busy high streets. It now plans to open Ikea Oxford Street in autumn 2023, following the planned launch of its Hammersmith store later this winter.

Accessories