Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, first announced in October 2022 , had been planned with store divestitures in mind, but the specific number to be sold and their locations had not yet been determined. billion during the same period in 2022. compared to Q2 2022. billion in cash. The retailer generated $33.9

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 22, 2023

The largest increase took place from 2021 to 2022 when shoplifting complaints increased 44% year-over-year to reach almost 64,000 , many of which were committed by organized theft rings , according to New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2023

The company posted a slight dip in sales in Q4 2022, which ended Jan. The plan to do that — dubbed “Lace Up” — will include simplifying operations and investing in “core banners and capabilities.” Other plans include a reset of the retailer’s loyalty program and the development of an enhanced omnichannel experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2024

Amer Sports operates in 41 countries and its products are sold in more than 100 countries, generating 2022 revenue of $3.5 Morgan and Morgan Stanley are acting as joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, J.P.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2023

some time in 2023, but executives didn’t provide a more specific time frame or the markets it’s planning to enter. “We The retailer, which also offers pet insurance and practice management services for veterinarians, generated net sales of $2.71 billion in Q4 2022, which ended Jan. 29, 2023, a 13.4% billion represented a 13.6%

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Following its store launch in Sydney earlier this year, Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify is planning to expand across Australia, as part of a larger goal of reaching 100 stores globally by 2025. The Sydney store followed the launch of its first permanent US store and four new stores across South Korea in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

Jeff Gennette, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s since 2017, plans to retire in February 2024 after a total of four decades with the retailer. Prior to joining Macy’s, Mitchell advised retailers as a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group and was CEO of home furnishings retailer Arhaus LLC.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2022

FedEx is planning to cut an additional $1 billion in costs, citing weak demand that led to a disappointing profit for Q2 2023, which ended Nov. The reductions will add to cost-cutting measures announced in September to bring FedEx’s total fiscal savings plan for 2023 to $3.7 FedEx had expected revenue of $23.7

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 6, 2022

Global architecture, planning and design firm CallisonRTKL has released its Forecast 2022 report – looking at the accelerators, disruptors, and constants shaping the built retail environment in the year to come. In 2022, we will see physical retail environments simplify in-person transactions. Tempur-Pedic (New York City).

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

” Thanks to proprietary technology that manages customer relationships offline and online, when a customer visits a showroom, InStitchu’s stylists can review their digital and real-world interactions, previous selections, and even which fabrics they’ve checked out. “ 2022: Big stitches in store.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Co-founded by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger in 2015, the company quickly became a hit amongst Silicon Valley-types and raised over US$200 million from venture capital investors, including Tiger Global Management, Lerer Hippeau, and Maveron. million in 2022, or 56 per cent of total revenue. Can Allbirds make a comeback?

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

SHEIN has officially launched its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin City Centre, Ireland and is planning to host approximately 30 pop-up store events across the region this year to boost its profile with customers. The news comes as fellow Asia-based discount shopping app Temu picks up steam in the U.S.,

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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

These developments, along with a growing focus on sustainability initiatives, are behind the debut of NRF Supply Chain 360 , which will take place June 20-21, 2022 in Cleveland. billion commitment in planned capital expenses over the next five years and customer delivery trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 26, 2022

However, Kohl’s is still committed to its stores and announced a multi-year plan that includes new store openings, remodels and enhanced omnichannel capabilities. The retailer’s Q1 2022 sales fell 5.2% The retailer’s Q1 2022 sales fell 5.2%

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Retail Focus

JUNE 7, 2023

Next generation delivery management platform, Scurri , whose retail and brand partners include Vision Direct, Biscuiteers and Natural Baby Shower, today announced two new strategic appointments as it continues to scale growth in the United Kingdom. Additionally, Matthew Hunt joins the Scurri team in the role of Demand Generation Manager.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

According to general manager Rachel Digby, Black Pepper is set to open a number of new stores in 2023, and is already investing in making its existing stores more “luxurious”. The post “Feels like a fresh start”: Inside Black Pepper’s growth plans appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Macy’s plans to close 150 underproductive nameplate stores — approximately 50 this year alone — and continue its expansion of smaller-format stores as it prioritizes investment in about 350 go-forward locations. lower than the same period in 2022, with comp sales down 5.4% drop from 2022. Macy’s, Inc. Q4 net sales of $8.1

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2023

The move could help the retailer maintain stability as it prepares to make changes to its core focus and explore ways to make up the sales it lost since cutting ties with Ye , formerly known as Kanye West, in October 2022. million ) operating loss in Q4 2022.

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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

JUNE 16, 2022

The company will end operations in New York City and Boston after June 19, 2022 and lay off approximately 50 of its 950 global office staff members. JOKR reportedly started exploring a sale of its New York operations in February 2022, people familiar with the matter told The Information. fulfillment centers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2022

And just how will they manage to do that? At the end of February 2022, the company made a significant mark on the Big Apple, opening a 7,974-square-foot flagship in SoHo. RTP: What are MINISO’s brick-and-mortar goals for 2022? Liu: In 2022, MINISO will continue to expand our footprint in North America.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As you’re planning for 2022, here are four strategies to help you focus and refine the digital experience to realize immediate ROI in 2022 and beyond. As you head into 2022, digital experiences will continue shaping your brand perception and success. More is better — more data, more insights, happier shoppers.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2023

The co-founders said they remain committed to the company and its future growth prospects, and they have no plans to sell their shares. However, the company said that the year-on-year comparisons from Q3 2022 were challenging due to the high levels of Omicron and mandated isolation in the prior period, which drove consumption online.

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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. And this is just the first of in a series of shopping events Wish has planned for 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

More Mobile Deployments for Store Associates and Managers Mobile solutions empower managers to get out of stores’ back offices and onto the floor. They also help associates improve efficiency and better manage critical tasks such as checking inventory levels.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Starbucks is preparing for the future with Starbucks Odyssey, a new experience that will be powered by Web3 technology, and the release of its Reinvention plan, a three-year financial roadmap that aims to deliver 7% to 9% comparable store sales growth and 10% to 12% revenue growth annually. Starbucks Plans Additional Workforce Investments.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

from 2022, while Cyber Week overall sales were $38 billion, an increase of 7.8% vs. 2022, according to the CNBC /NRF Retail Monitor. from 2022 to $222.1 Installs resulting from our ecommerce app install campaigns on Android devices peaked during the second week of November, which was also the case in 2022. billion, up 7.5%

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365 Retail

MAY 23, 2022

DELIVER Events, the community for e-commerce and logistics has announced an outstanding line-up of industry leaders for its 12 keynote plenary sessions at DELIVER 2022, its flagship in-person event, 8+9 June, TAETS, Amsterdam. Antonella Di Pietro, General Manager and Chief Brand Officer, Silvian Heach.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 25, 2022

Project management courses provide these skills that enable you to run your operation efficiently. Project Management Courses. Do you need to learn Project Management? This includes: Resource Management. Leadership plays the biggest role in managing projects. The Best Project Management Course.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Here are three trends that will define the retail industry in 2022 — and likely for years to come: 1. She is a results-focused, relationship-oriented Management Consulting Professional who stimulates retailers and CPG companies to achieve seamless integration of process and technology in supply chain, sales and marketing transformations.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Batteries Plus is in expansion mode; the retailer expects to add 60 franchised stores and open an additional 55 stores by the end of 2022. Before working with ABV, Detenber served as SVP of Marketing for Massage Envy, and earlier experience in franchise businesses included serving as VP of Brand Management for The Wendy’s Company.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 29, 2024

General Manager at Ebay in a statement. “We ” Now through June 7, Ebay sellers can apply for the grant by sharing how they plan to use the money to accelerate their growth. The Up & Running Grants platform is powered by Hello Alice , which also will give all applicants access to mentorship and resources.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

As we navigate an interesting year of retail revival, now is the perfect time to make some small shifts and shrewd strides forward into 2022. 4) Think Big: Improve supply chain and inventory management. Building a roadmap and investing time in long-term planning is essential for advancement. Act small: Use a QR code!

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2021

Former Coach President and CEO Joshua Schulman has been appointed CEO of the Michael Kors brand and will succeed John Idol as CEO of parent company Capri Holdings in September 2022. Josh’s appointment is part of a thoughtfully planned leadership succession,” said Idol, who will become Executive Chairman when Schulman takes over next year. “I

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This is creating new challenges for retail operations, including a particular demand for agile merchandise planning and supply-chain processes. Such decisions are not new; however, they are now occurring outside of typical planning cycles and with less data to guide them. The complex shift to omnichannel.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The winners were revealed and celebrated at the 2022 PAVE Gala earlier in December in New York City, and now we’re spotlighting their craftsmanship with a special report and interview series featuring the leaders driving these projects. The 2022 Winning Windows recipients at the 2022 PAVE Gala in New York City.

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