Retail TouchPoints

MAY 7, 2025

Even when forced labor is identified, accountability is rare, and bad actors simply shift production elsewhere to avoid scrutiny. Demand accountability. Your voice matters in holding fast-fashion companies accountable for propping up their business model with unlivable wages and forced labor.

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Fast Fashion Fashion Accounting Consumer 250

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Since launching our Little Planet brand in 2021, weve prioritized sustainable innovation and established practices that benefit all our brands, with investments in resources such as GOTS-certified organic cotton and sustainably sourced materials. Have there been any messaging or visual shifts to reflect this authenticity?

Visual Merchandising 289

Visual Merchandising Apparel Marketing Fashion 289

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 20, 2025

Tighe, who joined Tailored Brands in May 2021 as EVP and Chief Customer Officer, will replace Peter Sachse, who will become Executive Chairman of the company’s board. In March 2022 Tailored Brands named Sachse and Bob Hill Co-CEOs, positions they had held on an interim basis since the March 2021 departure of CEO Dinesh Lathi.

Promotions 147

Promotions Apparel Fashion Accounting 147

Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The value of Selfridges’ property portfolio was cut by over half a billion pounds last year, according to accounts from the luxury retailer’s property holding company. The accounts show valuers have cut the valuation of its £3.1bn property assets – which include its Oxford Street flagship in London – by £638.6m, a 20.6%

Department Stores 124

Department Stores Accounting Marketing 124

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Opening its first store in Wuhan in 2021, Wilson has expanded to major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen this year. While China currently accounts for a modest segment of overall revenue, it remains integral to Lululemon’s strategic expansion. million which represents a 34 per cent year-over-year growth.

Sporting Goods 130

Sporting Goods Outdoor Consumer Apparel 130

Retail Minded

MARCH 20, 2025

Slip-and-fall accidents account for increasing emergency room visits. In Edwardsville, IL, corporate accountability came under scrutiny following the 2024 reopening of an Amazon warehouse. The facility had been destroyed by a 2021 tornado that killed six employees. As per Merchant Savvy, global card fraud has reached $35.8

Merchant Services 94

Merchant Services Payment Services Management Shrinkage 94

Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2025

When the Suez Canal was blocked in 2021, billions of dollars’ worth of freight was held up every day, with maritime traffic having to re-route via the Cape of Good Hope or even Arctic shipping routes, adding weeks of delay.

Fulfillment 130

Fulfillment Shipping Marketing Consumer 130

365 Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Shift to Affordable Options and Free Delivery Choices Adobe’s data shows that consumers are prioritising affordability over premium items, with spending on the highest-priced products down 21% compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. billion in projected mobile sales, mobile shopping is set to account for 56.3%

Drop-Shipping 64

Drop-Shipping Apparel Shipping Consumer 64

Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2025

per cent stake in the lingerie brand and considers itself one of the largest long-term stockholders, complained that the board has failed to “adequately demonstrate meaningful accountability”. per cent since the firm became independent in 2021, underperforming the S&P Composite 1500 Specialty Retail Index by 93.4

Specialty Retailers 130

Specialty Retailers Accounting Returns ATS 130

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

He is an accomplished designer who studied arts in France 15 years ago before taking a job with a public relations consultancy in China’s capital, Beijing, where he worked on the account of Procter & Gamble, an FMCG company with a raft of hair and skincare products.

Supply Chain Management 130

Supply Chain Management Consumer Marketing Boutique 130

Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Newly filed accounts for TDR Capital, which also owns pet retailer Jollyes, show its partners shared a profit pot of 43.9m 26/11/2024 x 8:44 AM TDR is best known as the majority owner of Asda, after it snapped up a stake in 2021 with the Issa brothers and acquired Zuber Issas shares earlier this year. from the year prior.

Supermarket 111

Supermarket Accounting Returns Marketing 111

Retail Focus

MARCH 28, 2025

Over the last three years, DECATHLON has continued to grow within a difficult context, while achieving a significant -13% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2021, thanks to the substantial development of circular models, the use of decarbonised materials and cleaner energy. I’m incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made.

Customer Experience 148

Customer Experience Accounting Promotions ATS 148

Retail Gazette

JANUARY 3, 2025

Related Story End Clothing snapped up by private equity giant Apollo 10/10/2024 x 7:50 AM Accounts filed on Companies House show consultancy costs incurred to fix the problems and costs related to removing old stock. The retailer said it had taken steps to reduce its stock intake throughout the year to de-risk its inventory exposure.

Finance 116

Finance Accounting Promotions Consumer 116

Inside Retail

JULY 1, 2025

However, facing increasingly fierce competition, Sa Sa began scaling back its Mainland operations in 2021. billion, accounting for roughly 76 per cent of the group’s revenue. The company once aimed to establish a network of 500 stores across this rapidly growing market. Combined turnover in the two markets declined 12.3

Beauty and Health 130

Beauty and Health Net Profit Marketing Accounting 130

Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2025

Many BNPL providers charge less visible fees, such as late payment fees and account maintenance fees. billion to gross domestic product (GDP) in the 2021 financial year. It is often directly integrated into online checkouts with fast approval, making it easy to purchase something instantly and spread the cost over coming months.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Consumer Checkout 130

Retail Focus

OCTOBER 23, 2024

From pottery collectors to British ex-pats who are familiar with the brand, to younger customers who recognise its Halo cup from the Netflix show Squid Game, Denby’s key markets include South Korea, China, India, United States and Europe which, pre-Brexit, accounted for a sizable proportion of revenue.

Marketing 130

Marketing Checkout Customer Experience Accounting 130

365 Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Previous to that, during our tough times between 2021 and 2015, the change in the Facebook model, when you could no longer talk to your fans at scale for free, required a big shift in strategy. Today we employ more than 50 people and our latest accounts showed turnover of £42m. We had built up 1.3m Where are you at now?

Marketing 64

Marketing Advertising Consumer Apparel 64

Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

When US brunch chain Eggslut launched in Singapore in 2021, anticipation was sky-high. According to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, more than 3000 F&B businesses shut down in Singapore last year, the highest number since 2005.

Marketing 130

Marketing Customer Retention Returns Location 130

Retail Gazette

MARCH 3, 2025

Greggs said its evening trade remains its fastest-growing segment, now accounting for 9% of sales in company-managed shops, up from 8.5% “In 2021, we set our sights on doubling sales by 2026 and having a significantly bigger business over the longer term. Underlying pre-tax profit climbed 13.2%

Accounting 77

Accounting Shopping Planning Management 77

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 16, 2025

In 2023, it accounted for 37.6% million 2021 161.7 By 2023, online purchases accounted for 20.8% By 2023, online purchases accounted for 20.8% This growth highlights the importance of leveraging technology for business automation and market adaptability. eCommerce market. eCommerce spending. by the end of 2024.

Marketing 69

Marketing Payment Services Shipping Fulfillment 69

Retail Wire

JUNE 8, 2025

Meanwhile, the chain’s push into digital ordering continues to gain traction, with kiosks, third-party delivery, and mobile now accounting for more than 18% of sales. A menu optimization initiative launched in early Q1 has improved the product mix and increased the average check. Marketing is also on deck for a reboot later this year.

Kiosk 130

Kiosk Management Marketing Accounting 130

Retail Times

JUNE 3, 2025

LHV Banks recent launch of a market leading 3.25% AER interest paying UK current account for balances up to 1 million has made headlines across the financial world. Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides!

Accounting 40

Accounting Marketing 40

Small Biz Trends

JULY 14, 2025

This alignment helps in tracking progress, enhancing accountability, and identifying new market opportunities. Specific, measurable targets enhance tracking progress and accountability, leading to a higher likelihood of achieving overall goals. Growth objectives play a vital role in achieving business success.

Employee Engagement 64

Employee Engagement Accounting Marketing Customer Retention 64

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 17, 2025

In a criminal conspiracy involving six defendants, Chapman was held accountable for additional losses of $837,716, indicating the broader issue of fraudulent claims increasing in the wake of sudden financial programs. loan approval. Subsequently, she received a total of $230,246 through these deceptive practices.

Accounting 78

Accounting Fashion ATS 78

Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2025

February 2020 – January 2021: Hosking returned as interim CEO following Newstead’s departure amid performance concerns. The oversight shows that governance isn’t limited to financial or strategic oversight, for digital-first brands, it includes content moderation, community accountability and ethical commercial practice.

Returns 130

Returns Management Accounting ATS 130

Retail Gazette

MARCH 5, 2025

The direct-to-consumer online wine retailer said Weir played a huge role in the growth of the business, including leading it to a private equity-backed buyout in 2013 and its flotation in 2021. Weir, who will step down on 4 April, is succeeded by Virgin Wines head of group finance Amanda Cherry.

Promotions 59

Promotions Finance Accounting Planning 59

Retail Dive

JUNE 20, 2025

Tighe first joined the company in 2021 as chief customer officer. A few months after exiting bankruptcy in 2020 , Tailored Brands announced CEO and President Dinesh Lathi would step down in March of 2021. Current CEO Peter Sachse will transition out of that position to become executive chairman of the board, per the release.

Merchant Services 102

Merchant Services Payment Services Department Stores Promotions 102

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Nomura estimates China will export US$240 billion in goods benefiting from this exemption this year, accounting for 7 per cent of its overseas sales and contributing 1.3 per cent of gross domestic product. It forecasts that the US eliminating the rule would reduce export growth by 1.3 percentage points and GDP growth by 0.2

ATS 130

ATS Drop-Shipping Shipping Wholesale 130

Inside Retail

APRIL 27, 2025

In 2024, their novelty Halloween variant, Gummy Clusters, sold US$800 million the product hitting the jackpot in 2021 when Kylie Jenner posted about it on Instagram: obsessed! Take Nerds candy in the US. In 2018, it had less than US$50 million in sales. The integrity of brand and marketing is at a low ebb.

Promotions 130

Promotions Advertising Marketing Consumer 130

Small Biz Trends

JULY 10, 2025

With summer travel in full swing, small business owners are getting a significant reprieve as gas prices have dipped to levels not seen since 2021. This decline offers a unique opportunity for businesses reliant on transportation or frequent travel to rethink their operational budgets and refresh their marketing strategies.

Accounting 73

Accounting Marketing Planning Promotions 73

Small Biz Trends

JULY 20, 2025

Understanding taxes, accounting, and other legal obligations will streamline operations and enhance credibility. Apparel accounted for 33.58% of market share in 2023. In September 2021 , apparel comprised 62.38% of total items sold according to Printify, Inc. Consider legal requirements for your business structure.

Inventory Management 88

Inventory Management Apparel Shipping Advertising 88

365 Retail

JUNE 4, 2025

The limit was last increased in October 2021 from 45 to 100, reflecting the growing reliance on this payment method. These casinos know the value of smooth transactions: they offer fast and secure deposits, easy withdrawals, and seamless account management, all of which appeal to users looking for convenience and reliability.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Consumer Accounting Promotions 52

Inside Retail

JUNE 17, 2025

The staff added a false ABN to the customer’s account and manipulated credit checks and made three contracts for a phone, plans and a smart watch and accessories that cost over $8000 over 36 months. They were told by staff that they could get a new phone and a free speaker for $30 a month, and were pressured into the purchase.

Telecommunications 213

Telecommunications Consumer Accessories Planning 213

Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2025

Sex always sells While other retail categories are reporting slow or stagnant growth, the global market for toys and devices is expected to reach US$30 billion in 2026, compared with US$19 billion in 2021, data analysed by PwC shows. condoms in select Coles supermarkets nationwide.

Marketing 130

Marketing Beauty and Health Advertising Supermarket 130

Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

Our population and housing forecasts and Precinct Feasibility Modelling, which accounts for value uplift and developable value, reveal which urban areas have genuine potential for sustainable growth versus those with inflated expectations, says Hall. per cent in 2006 to about 33 per cent in 2021.

Location 244

Location Planning Supermarket Accounting 244

Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2025

Thats more than a thousand times higher than the average cost of a data breach, without even accounting for companies outside the Fortune 500 and the losses of third parties depending on them. In 2021, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage wreaked havoc on its customers, including Slack and Zoom, creating cascading impacts across industries.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Inventory Management Planning Management 130

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 20, 2025

from 2021-2023 across 30 GEM-participating countries, as reported by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2023/24 Women’s Entrepreneurship Report. For instance, the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) in Canada has provided nearly 9,000 affordable loans in 2021-22 to support business ideas and create scalable opportunities.

Planning 71

Planning Marketing Finance Accounting 71