Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2025

trillion in 2019 to nearly US$4.29 I started experimenting with candy formulations, and one thing led to another I quit my job in 2019 to pursue Funday full time. In what ways has it returned to “normal”? Whats returned to normal is peoples appetite for fun and joy; they just want it in a better-for-you format.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Etsy continues to make refinements to its business model as it seeks a return to growth amid increasing competition. The companys latest moves include selling off Reverb , a resale marketplace for musical instruments that it acquired in 2019 , and a host of updates to its seller experience. million in 2024 from $942.1

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Michael Buckley, True Religion’s president from 2006 to 2010 and its CEO as of 2019, has previously stated, “This consumer wants a deal. As D’Arcy told Inside Retail , “There was a realisation, especially in 2019 when Michael Buckley came back, that we can and should be a lifestyle brand.” They’re not paying full price.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In 2019, VF Corp spun off the Wrangler and Lee brands to a new publicly traded company set up as Kontoor Brands. Supported by the benefits of Project Jeanius and the acquisition of Helly Hansen, we are well-positioned to deliver another year of strong returns and value creation.

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Inside Retail

JULY 15, 2025

From personalised skincare recommendations to shared learning about important causes, these are the moments that our most loyal Lush customers return for,” she said. All the Wild Things” in 2019–2020, which raised funds for wildlife rescue efforts during the bushfires. A partnership with GetUp!

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2025

While Disshs before-and-after story felt overnight to most of the industry, Disshs growth journey has been slow and considered it was founded in 2001 and didn’t kick-off its rebrand to a vertical brand that designs everything in-house until 2019.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 22, 2025

The return of tax-free shopping would boost the economy and lead to 73,000 new jobs in the UK, according to an Association of International Retail (AIR) report. In addition, UK tourist spending hit 92% of 2019 rates last year, compared to 110% in France and 106% in Spain.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 7, 2025

Lock, who joined the Waitrose owner in March 2022, helped spearhead John Lewis’ three-part campaign as it built on the momentum following the return of its Never Knowingly Undersold price promise. The final ad, ‘The Gifting Hour , scored a 4.6

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The early signs were positive as the retailer returned to profit faster than expected under CEO Damian McGloughlin, a former B&Q exec. For the year ending 29 December 2019, it delivered £3.2m EBITDA, compared with a £114.5m loss the prior year.

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Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2025

Sky Music started using Shout for SEO and SEM services in 2019. Online activity has played a huge role in our recent success, and the returns have provided us the confidence we needed to increase our spend with Shout because the ROI is unquestionably there. I got on my computer and found the rankings and dominance claims were legit.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This thought followed me as I returned home that summer. IR : Since launching in 2019, what have been some of the biggest ups and downs you’ve experienced along the way? One really hot July day in the Dominican Republic, I snapped through multiple elastic hair ties while just trying to get my hair out of my face.

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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.

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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.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2025

The empty pouches can then be returned in a prepaid envelope to Zero Co to be cleaned, refilled and shipped back. And even though we were providing free return postage, it was just another job that people had to do.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The initiative transforms donated footwear, returns bags, and pallet wrap into custom-made donation bins and shoe display risers, reinforcing schuhs commitment to sustainability and waste reduction. This is just the beginning of our partnership, and were excited to continue working with schuh in 2025 and beyond.”

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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.

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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.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Lewis, whose uncle Bernard Lewis is the founder and owner of River Island, previously held the CEO position for nearly a decade before stepping down in 2019. Clive Lewis, Bernard Lewiss son, will also return to his previous position as non-executive chair of the retailer, effective immediately.

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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.

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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.

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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. By July 2018, Alceon’s retail investments were generating about $1.5

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Retail Wire

JUNE 15, 2025

What a Take-Private Deal Could Mean for Stakeholders View this post on Instagram A post shared by Papa Johns (@papajohns) Investors: Shareholders face a trade-off—lock in an immediate premium or bet that a turnaround under public ownership will generate stronger long-term returns.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 15, 2025

Thailand hosted 35 million foreign tourists last year, nearly matching the record 39 million it hosted in 2019, the year before the pandemic. They want to browse online, try on in-store, pay via mobile and return items anywhere. Malls can no longer rely on traditional retail alone, as customers now expect a seamless journey.

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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. We reduced barriers around shipping timing and any clunkiness around returns, Fowles says.

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VMS

JUNE 3, 2025

In the face of increased competition, Dress Barn closed its physical stores in 2019, but the brand continues to operate a DTC store under the ownership of private equity firm Retail Ecommerce Ventures, which has not ruled out a return to physical spaces.

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Payment Services Store Operations Returns Fashion 72

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.

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Payment Services Returns Location Planning 59

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 11, 2025

In 2019, they successfully created and shipped nearly 350,000 units, aiming for 4-6 million units in 2020. When customers feel valued and appreciated, they are more likely to return and recommend the business to others. These services build stronger relationships with customers by meeting their specific needs and preferences.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Even before he returned to office this month, uncertainty motivated businesses to rush shipments. The US trade deficit spiked to a record $122 billion in December as goods imports rose 4 per cent and exports dropped 4.5 per cent. .” ” The drinks industry faces something similar, as sales fall across the sector.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 27, 2024

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% Hoka and On Runnings market share have more than tripled during the pandemic, according to the latest sports footwear research from GlobalData. Hokas share jumped from 0.2%

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Wholesale Consumer Fashion Marketing 59

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.

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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.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2025

Zero Co Since launching in 2019, Zero Co has been helping families clean up their homes, themselves and the planet with its range of household and personal care products. Before, customers decanted product refills into dispensers and returned the pouches to Zero Co, so they could be cleaned, refilled and reused.

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Specialty Retailers Supermarket Returns Consumer 130

Small Biz Trends

JULY 13, 2025

Hallford, the former owner of Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado Springs, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for a scheme that saw him defraud grieving families and exploit COVID-19 relief funds. Hallford, 45, was sentenced to 240 months in prison and ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution.

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Accounting Returns ATS 111

Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2025

His sponsorship marks a rare example of a driver returning to the sport as a commercial partner. Launched in 2019, the series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the characters involved in the sport, primarily focusing on the drivers and team principals. He also won the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race in 1985.

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365 Retail

JUNE 19, 2025

Even after restrictions were lifted, an overwhelming majority of gamblers just didn’t return to live gambling. When the maximum stake was reduced to two pounds in 2019, it hammered revenue. With physical shops closed and people restricted to their houses, online platforms became the only option for many.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2025

Take a common use case: using computer vision to detect when customers pick up and return items, enabling automated checkout and real-time inventory tracking. Retailers can build systems that are both powerful and manageable at scale by combining edge computing with modern AI deployment practices.

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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. For 2019 graduates, 95% of students in New York and 93% in San Francisco secured jobs.

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