Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The 2022 holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes a plethora of shipping challenges. Here are some shipping forecasts for retailers to be aware of so you can be fully prepared this holiday season: Increased Volume of Shipments. Delays in Shipping. by Chelsea Lamb. Pandemic-Related Issues.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

They have absolutely loved the new look and layout and we can’t wait to roll this out even further in 2022. ARO: What are some of the interesting challenges Witchery is focusing on for 2022? ARO: What are three of the most exciting opportunities for the Australian fashion industry in 2022?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

So what changes should we expect to see in 2022? These players will continue to expand in 2022, reshaping consumers’ expectations of an acceptable wait time for groceries. Meanwhile, rising energy, shipping and labor costs means higher prices for many grocery items. In 2022, grocers will need to become digital-first.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

During her time at Lululemon, which spanned 13 years from 2012 to 2020, Shaughnessy led over 40 stores and oversaw the brand’s national wholesale and community presence in ANZ. Its 10th store will open at Sunshine Plaza on March 10, and its 11th store at Pacific Fair on May 4. It also took home the award for outstanding growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Wish has been in the midst of a massive turnaround effort for more than a year now, and in summer 2022, the app reintroduced itself to consumers with a rebrand and major marketing blitz. From March 30 (3/30) to April 5, 2023, shoppers will have access to deals on thousands of products and free shipping on all orders over $10.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Supply chains came under intense scrutiny with the advent of COVID-19 as new safety protocols, worker shortages in manufacturing countries and a range of shipping delays slowed the global movement of goods. billion commitment in planned capital expenses over the next five years and customer delivery trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Luxury home brand Brooklinen is planning to triple its brick-and-mortar retail presence, first with the addition of four stores in new markets in 2022 and plans to reach 25 to 30 locations by the end of 2024. At that time its stated goal was reaching the 30 -store mark by 2023. and San Francisco in April, May and June.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2022

Expansion plans include the first IKEA stores in Stockholm and Toronto, which were specially designed to operate in busy downtown locations. Additional expansion plans for Canada include opening a new distribution center in Quebec and a planning studio in Montreal. Ingka Group also is investing nearly €1.2 dubbed studios.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Vuori has received a $400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 that values the activewear brand at $4 billion just six years after its debut. Launched in 2016 as a DTC business, Vuori has since expanded to brick-and-mortar via wholesale at retailers including Nordstrom and REI , as well as with 10 standalone stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The North Face has unveiled a five-year growth plan that will add up to 300 global retail and partner locations, with more than 70 new stores in North America. Stores also will beef up BOPIS and ship-from-store options to support omnichannel consumer journeys. “As New North Face locations in 2022 include stores in Schaumburg, Ill.;

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Retailers who utilize Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will be able to add Buy with Prime to their own checkout process, which will allow Prime members shopping there to utilize Amazon Pay and benefit from two-day shipping and free returns. The service will be invite-only for the duration of 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The company’s discounted Prime membership has received a new name — Prime Access — and allows those who qualify to register for the service at a monthly rate of $6.99 The company reports that members of the Prime Access program saved an average of $1,600 last year through shipping savings, coupons and membership discounts.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

ParcelLab is not just a vendor, but a partner,” said Breanna Moreno, VP of Customer Experience at True Classic in a statement. True Classic, founded in 2019, was identified as a fast-rising DTC brand in November 2022, and the retailer’s COO detailed the company’s brick-and-mortar expansion plans earlier this month.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

There are other troublesome indicators for the company: Q2 saw declines across the board at Wish. A few days before reporting Q2 earnings, Wish also announced plans to cut approximately 34% of its workforce, or about 255 employees, in order to “refocus the company’s operations.” Approximately 160 of those positions will be in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Express’ ability to avoid bankruptcy hinges on whether its lenders will agree to provide more liquidity or loosen repayment options, and whether the company’s vendors will continue shipping goods without tightening payment schedules, the sources told WSJ. million in Q3 2022. In Q3 2023, which ended Oct.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2022

of all retail spending when the pandemic was at its peak in 2020. All of which has a knock-on effect for retailers and could prompt a worrying trend – especially as we approach peak shopping and shipping season in 2022. The post Are you ready for peak season 2022? Review the previous peak season.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The desire is still there to do touchless, but for different reasons than COVID safety,” he said during a presentation at the 2021 retailX conference in Chicago. More Dark Kitchens Over the next five years, QSR chain Wendy’s is planning to add 700 kitchens in converted shipping containers to support delivery.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

A little less than one year after Toys ‘R’ Us made its return to the world of UK brick-and-mortar via nine shop-in-shops in WHSmith stores, TRU parent company WHP Global has announced plans to expand the partnership and add 30 new locations by this summer. Retail Group , as well to cruise ship and airport locations.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2021

All trends are pointing to an acceleration of e-commerce in 2022, making right now a critical time to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. We cover everything from shipping automation to attracting reviews and brand communications through emails and SMS.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The service, which debuted in November 2022, now provides message-based consultations in 34 states and video visits nationwide. Through Amazon Clinic’s secure message portal or video call, the clinician can provide a recommended treatment plan, which may include a prescription. Ayogu added.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2022

The program is currently available on the brands’ ecommerce sites and apps, with a rollout to stores planned to take place in the next few weeks. Welcome Rewards points can be generated across the three brands on every purchase during all shopping trips with no product exclusions. in a statement.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 4, 2022

During a special virtual address at the show, Ali Kani, vice president and general manager of Automotive at NVIDIA, detailed the capabilities of DRIVE Hyperion and the many ways the industry is developing on the platform. Innovation at Scale. CES has long been a showcase on what’s coming down the technology pipeline.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The problems with getting products to people quickly and cheaply are well-known: consumers want fast fulfillment, which is costly to provide, but they don’t want to pay high (or really any) shipping fees. Unemployment is at 3.5% in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2022, stifling temperatures and drought shrank water levels along Europe’s Rhine River, a waterway relied on by much of the continent. Some ships had to reduce their loads by as much as 75% so they could traverse the shallow waters, which strained the supply of many materials including coal, chemicals, iron ore and other metals.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Reminiscent of the “kids clubs” available through many vacation resorts and cruise ships, CAMP Club is designed to offer engaging and interactive experiences at Marriott Bonvoy’s hotels and resorts worldwide that are tailored to the needs of different age groups.

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Small Biz Trends

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Handmade Crafts Industry in 2022. The handmade business industry is booming in 2022, with consumers looking for unique products and online marketplaces making them easily accessible. Create a Formal Business Plan. Your craft business plan should detail everything from what you will sell to how you’ll reach customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

Individuals and companies are finding that they can apply the lens of sustainability to virtually any part of their operations — from the raw materials used to make products to how those products are packed for shipping to handling the waste that comes from unsold food. and Canada.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 24, 2022

The arrival of the internet and eCommerce has made shipping an integral part of business operations. Whether you are sending a small or large item, knowing how much it weighs will allow you to manage your shipping costs more effectively. Shipping scales or postal scales can make this possible for you.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

Bridal and special occasion retailer David’s Bridal has acquired Anomalie , a digital startup that helps brides-to-be plan every detail of their wedding dresses through its Build Your Dress service. that were in stock and ready to ship to customers in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Accurate demand forecasting is the bedrock of efficient inventory management — a vital logistics function that should be operating at peak performance levels during the holiday shopping season when consumers expect the inventory they want to be available. 1: Demand forecasting. 2: Order cycle time. 3: Order accuracy.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The 150,000 new positions will include full-time, seasonal and part-time roles across a range of jobs, including stowing, picking, packing, sorting, shipping orders and more. Target also is maintaining its 2021 holiday hiring levels, with plans to again bring on 100,000 seasonal workers. Jobs are available across the U.S.,

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As we venture into 2024, Australian retailers stand at the crossroads of evolving consumer behaviours, economic uncertainties, and technological advancements. Surprisingly, over a third of global shoppers planned to start their shopping before the official Black Friday kickoff, according to ShipStation’s Peak Season survey.

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Independent Retailer

APRIL 21, 2022

Here are six ways brands can beat the supply chain crisis in 2022: 1. The best demand planning tools make this easy for brands by connecting sales data and factoring in seasonality and promotions to predict what consumers will buy. Automate Shipping. Mark Hook is the VP of global brand, comms, and PR at Brightpearl.

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Retail Bound

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The global shipping industry has operated in a harmonious dance of infinite moving parts for decades, but all it took was one virus-sized domino to fall over and throw the global trade infrastructure into chaos. One of the most disastrous effects of this global shipping crisis is the staggering increase in cost to ship.

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Keith Daniels, Partner at Carl Marks Advisors , advises brands to focus on merchandise that turns quickly and has performing margins in order to survive the holiday season. A Helium 10 report also found that the shopping excitement will be high for Halloween 2022, as well as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

The club retailer also plans to open more than 30 larger-format stores, most of which will include enhanced perimeter departments, bigger healthcare spaces and dedicated areas for curbside pickup, home delivery and ship-from-store orders. The retailer also completed a chainwide rollout of inventory-scanning robots in October 2022. “As

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