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Two Top Gap Executives Depart, Retailer Eliminates Growth Officer Role

Retail TouchPoints

Gap has now identified a total of $550 million in potential savings annually, and the company believes there are still more opportunities to optimize its marketing spend and technology investments in the coming years. billion were down 6% compared to fiscal 2021, while comparable sales were down 7% year-over-year.

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

What do the latest retail statistics tell us about retailing in 2021? We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below.

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3 Expert Perspectives on Why Margin, Experience and Loyalty Will be Key to Winning Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

Both 2020 and 2021 each had their own clear themes and pressures, and this holiday season will be defined by trying to understand what has changed. “ However, that demand has come and gone, and Kramer sees 2021’s sales growth of 14.1% Retailers are planning to cut back in one area: marketing. as an outlier.