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MAY 3, 2021

Roe CFO, effective June 1, 2021. Roe will have responsibility for all finance functions and lead the retailer’s Strategy and Consumer Insights teams. for 25 years in positions including VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer; VP of Finance for the Jeanswear and Imagewear Coalitions; and CFO of the International Business.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Gordon Brothers is most commonly known for its work helping companies through bankruptcy, handling things like restructuring, financing and asset liquidation. But recently, a lesser-known division of Gordon Brothers found itself in the spotlight when the company sold the iconic British brand Laura Ashley to brand management firm Marquee.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Linnartz was appointed President of Marriott in 2021 and currently is leading the hospitality brand’s multi-billion dollar technology transformation, designed to improve customer experience, drive topline revenue and increase operational efficiency. Early in her career, Linnartz worked with Hilton Worldwide. ”

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JUNE 7, 2022

The exclusive period was set to allow Franchise Group and its financing partners to finalize their due diligence and financing arrangements before the parties enter into a binding agreement. Backing for the deal reportedly came from investment firm Vintage Capital Management LLC, which has a 12.3%

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AUGUST 9, 2022

CFO Scott Roe, with 30 years of retail finance and operations experience under his belt, will take on the COO role in addition to his current responsibilities, effective immediately. Since Scott joined Tapestry in June 2021, he has been a great partner to me and has a unique and unparalleled understanding of multi-brand companies.”.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

From 2013 to 2021, Creedon worked with Advance Auto Parts , most recently as the company’s EVP of U.S. Prior to his EVP appointment in March 2021, Creedon served as the President of U.S. Dollar Tree President and CEO Mike Witynski had served as interim COO following O’Boyle’s departure.

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APRIL 25, 2022

Rite Aid has rejected a non-binding off-market proposal from Spear Point Capital Management to acquire the company for $3.6 Rite Aid’s concerns included that the Spear Point proposal provided no evidence of financing, required multiple months of exclusivity and then called for Rite Aid to spend months soliciting competing offers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Long-time Zappos.com executive Scott Schaefer, who has been serving as the retailer’s acting CEO since December 2021, now has the job on a permanent basis. Prior to serving as the company’s acting CEO Schaefer was Zappos’ VP of Finance. His career with Zappos began 14 years ago as the company’s treasury analyst.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

He replaces Fred Hand , who joined the company in May 2021. The investment was coupled with an additional $3 million in convertible debt financing from Tuesday Morning executives, including Hand, to support the company’s omnichannel turnaround and avoid bankruptcy for a second time since 2020. Berger to lead the company as CEO.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Sodipo most recently led Product Finance and Strategy at Stripe and will bring her expertise in payments to Glossier’s Accounting and Finance teams. She has been with Cole Haan for the past nine years, including when it was part of Nike , in a combination of strategy, general management, ecommerce and retail leadership roles.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Clarke joins AEO from PVH Corporation where she served as Global Chief Supply Chain Officer from 2021. In her new role as EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at AEO, Clarke will be responsible for managing AEO’s global supply chain from sourcing through distribution. Before joining PVH, Sarah held various leadership roles at Gap Inc.

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JULY 1, 2022

million bridge loan and a financing commitment of $55 million from tech services company A s urion. Johnson had hoped to expand into new categories and markets, but the tides quickly turned after the company went public via SPAC in October 2021. The ultimate plan is to sell to the highest bidder. as of July 1, 2022.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

The news follows on the launch earlier in August 2021 of the myWalgreens credit card program, which rewards wellness choices. Newly appointed SVP and CFO Gruener will lead the finance organization for Walgreens.

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MARCH 29, 2023

Macy’s had eliminated the COO position, it turns out temporarily, in March 2021. Mitchell will lead the stores, technology and supply chain teams in addition to his current real estate and finance responsibilities. Gennette will work with both Spring and Mitchell until his retirement to ensure a smooth transition.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 24, 2024

Patrick Lewis, the great-grandson of John Spedan Lewis, founder of the department store chain, has joined Oak Furnitureland as its new finance boss. He spent over 26 years at the retail giant in various senior leadership roles, including three years as managing director of partnership services and four years as supply chain director.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It will integrate directly with Square’s solution ecosystem, empowering sellers to organize their finances and manage cash flow from the same platform they use to run their business. The new Square-specific Amex credit card, which will be powered by i2c Inc. and issued by Celtic Bank, will be the first credit card Square offers to U.S.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Determining the right mix of financing options comes down to having a deep understanding of your customer and your product set. Nearly half (46%) of consumers surveyed said they are more likely to purchase from retailers who offer a variety of financing options. by Mike Rittler. by Mike Rittler. The Federal Reserve and the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The risks of climate change took center stage during 2021, as UN scientists linked global warming directly to human activities. With global attention focused on mitigation, adaptation and resilience, how are retailers managing related risks and considering possible business opportunities? Ingalls holds a B.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The pandemic has brought about long-term changes for both business operations and consumer expectations, and 2021 taught us how far removed we are from ever returning to the old “normal.” Supply chain disruptions moved front and center for retailers in 2021, creating vulnerabilities for large and small business owners alike.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 18, 2020

Daniel Grieder has stepped down from his post as CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Global & PVH Europe to take on the CEO role at Hugo Boss AG beginning June 1, 2021. Until Grieder begins his tenure, CFO Yves Müller will serve as the Hugo Boss Managing Board’s spokesman. Grieder will be succeeding Mark Langer, who is leaving Hugo Boss on Sept.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2021

Tailored Brands emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2020, and in March 2021 the company sought and received $75 million in emergency financing to avoid a second bankruptcy. Prior to Nike, Gray spent 14 years at Gap.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

Buy now, pay later is short-term financing that allows people to buy everyday items like home goods, electronics and clothes in low to no interest monthly installments — and receive the goods immediately. The global market for BNPL services was $125 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $3.2 Delayed gratification predicts nothing.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

14, Levi’s responded via email to an inquiry from Yahoo Finance , highlighting the fact that Sey had resigned and announcing that Seth Ellison, the company’s EVP and Chief Commercial Office, would be assuming the role of Brand President on an interim basis until a replacement was found: “LS&Co.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Ireland’s pro-business environment and great access to talent make it an excellent hub for companies, including SHEIN, to manage and grow our business in the region,” said Leonard Lin, Global Head of Government Relations for SHEIN in a statement. The new Dublin office will serve as the company’s strategic IT hub for the region.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2021

Fashion businesses produce and manage vast amounts of complex information across their supply chains. If data is difficult to access or poorly managed, it becomes virtually impossible for a brand to maximize its value. Risk management. Compliance.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

By the second half of 2021, Walgreens will launch credit cards, issued by Synchrony, as well as a prepaid debit card, both of which will be powered by the Mastercard network. They will have access to contactless shopping experiences and mobile-first money management features as well as the opportunity to earn accelerated rewards.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2023

US-based retailer Showfields, the self-described “most interesting store in the world”, filed for bankruptcy this month and will be restructuring through a form of Chapter 11 bankruptcy created during Covid to help small businesses continue operations, reorganise, and maintain control of finances without creditors taking over.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

McKinsey calls this embedded finance — when a financial product or solution is placed in a non-financial setting, for example on a social media platform or in a store (private label credit cards are one old-school example). Embedded finance has become big business: McKinsey estimated that the sector reached $20 billion in revenue in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In fact, the growth of BNPL is hitting record-breaking levels — in 2021 Cornerstone Advisors say that consumers will make nearly $100 billion in retail purchases using BNPL. In fact, Cornerstone Advisors found that Gen Z consumers using BNPL grew from 6% in 2019 to 36% in 2021, and millennials’ use of BNPL is up to 41%.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2021

The new round of financing was led by existing Instacart investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company and T. Online grocery platform Instacart has raised $265 million in new funding, increasing its valuation to $39 billion. Rowe Price Associates.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In 2021 we will double down on our enterprise capabilities, particularly our customer success teams, to help even more large businesses like Twilio or Zapier significantly increase their revenue,” said Mike Clayville, Chief Revenue Officer at Stripe in a statement. The company has raised $2.4

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2023

market where it remains well below the peak it hit a few years ago”, said Neil Saunders, managing director of market research firm GlobalData. In 2021, the chain launched a menu overhaul and splashy marketing campaign as it embarked on a turnaround plan that has helped sales grow. billion appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Significantly, it has also been linked to the financing of terrorist activities, offering a lucrative and relatively low-risk source of funds. In the case of Apple, hundreds of imitation iPhones, all with apparently legitimate serial numbers, managed to evade US Apple store staff, costing the company more than $6 million. In 2021, U.S.

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Inside Retail

MAY 14, 2024

The world’s largest jewellery brand Pandora is placing sustainability at the cornerstone of its ‘Phoenix’ growth strategy and even tying bonuses for top management to environmental targets to incentivise progress. Sustainability was embedded in every part of the brand’s Phoenix growth strategy, from financing to the entire supply chain. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Micro markets often come with management software that can help airport employees in the food and beverage industry increase productivity and optimize operations. Features such as inventory management and the ability to track sales allow operators to keep track of which items sell better than others.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Hobart brings more than 25 years of finance, consumer and retail experience to the role. We have the best management team in the company’s history, and the investments we have made in our people, our stores, and our communities are paying off. She joined DICK’s in 2011 as Chief Marketing Officer and was named President in 2017.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

million Series A financing round led by Left Lane Capital, with additional support from RiverPark Ventures, All Iron Ventures and Red Antler, the branding company behind Allbirds , Casper and Prose. My family has been in independent retail for the last 20 years,” said Harley Miller, Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital in a statement.

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