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Starbucks Unveils Evolved ‘Reinvention’ Plan

Retail TouchPoints

The new “Triple Shot” plan builds on the original reinvention strategy introduced by former CEO Howard Schultz at the company’s Investor Day in September 2022. In fact, beverage innovations now account for 85% of beverage sales, the company shared. in fiscal 2024, with an ultimate long-term goal of 20,000 U.S.

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Amazon Plans Chainwide Rollout of Palm-Based Payments at Whole Foods

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon will expand its Amazon One palm payment technology to all 500+ Whole Foods Market stores by the end of 2023. The identification, payment, loyalty membership and entry solutions are currently deployed at a total of more than 400 locations in the U.S.,

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Beyond Acquires Zulily, Plans to Revive Brand in Q2

Retail TouchPoints

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the acquisition is aimed at strengthening Beyond’s position in the off-price market. This acquisition doubles down on our belief in the off-price market, and its importance to building our business, improving our margin profile and growing our customer file,” said Lemonis in a statement.

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Burlington Plans to Open 100 New Stores in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

“We are happy that we beat guidance, but more importantly we see some clear opportunities to drive even stronger performance,” O’Sullivan said on the call after outlining one such area: “We continue to see strong selling at our opening price points. The remaining two-thirds of the new locations planned for 2024 will open in the fall.

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Understanding Retail and Key/National Account Teams

Wiser

Understanding the structure of retail and key account teams within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is crucial for anyone looking to make a mark in this field. Contributing author is Dan Ray, Director of Customer Success at Wiser Solutions. They ensure consistency in execution and performance across the board.

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Mattress Firm Puts IPO on Ice, Citing Market Volatility

Retail TouchPoints

Mattress Firm has withdrawn its plans for an IPO this year, according to documents filed with the SEC. After going private in 2016, the chain hit a few bumps in the road, including an accounting scandal that saw the resignation of the current CEO.

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MCoBeauty CEO Shelley Sullivan on bringing ‘masstige’ makeup to the US market

Inside Retail

Australian luxe-for-less beauty brand MCoBeauty launched into the US market this week and is now stocked in over 1,800 Kroger Co stores. Inside Retail: How did MCoBeauty approach entering into the US market? IR: Any plans for an MCoBeauty retail store in the US or Australia? SS: Not at this stage.

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