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Anthropologie CMO: ‘Digital is not a Channel, Platform or Tech — it’s a Business Driver’

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The specific challenge for women’s apparel and home goods brand Anthropologie was attracting new, younger consumers without alienating women who had grown up, and grown older, with Anthropologie’s vibe and product offerings over the past three decades. Compounding this challenge was the onset of COVID-19 that quickly followed.

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7 Stories that Shaped 2023 — and What They Foretell for 2024

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Which is why this year (and likely next year as well), the focus for resale operators , and the retailers that employ their services, was on tightening up operations as much as expanding them. Media and Advertising Became More Contextual (and Measurable) Marketing teams are feeling more pressure to perform. Nicole Silberstein 2.

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How Collars & Co. Used Multiple Data Sets to Optimize its First Physical Location

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However, running even one store adds a complicated layer to overall operations, from staffing to stocking, which is why specialty apparel company Collars & Co. He created a TikTok to advertise his idea and made $40,000 in sales during the first month with just one style in one color.

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Ad Exec: What Really Went Wrong at Bed Bath & Beyond

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That’s the observation of Ellis Verdi, Founder and President of advertising agency DeVito/Verdi. Verdi: In its early days, advertising was anathema to BB&B. Maxx and stores like it also rely on creating a “treasure hunt” atmosphere that encourages customers to shop there more often. Verdi: It’s true.

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How True Classic is Bringing its Digital Strengths into the Physical World

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Matt Kawadler: I’ve been involved in building DTC brands for about 10 years, and what they’re missing is that whole channel of offline revenue, which ends up being 35% of apparel purchases. Additionally, because we spend a lot on online advertising, having stores helps amortize that expenditure.

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Pricer Unveils New Connected Store Solutions at the Retail Technology Show

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Fashioning new shelf-edge experiences for apparel retail The UK’s leading outdoor retail group, Cotswold Outdoor (O&CC), which also owns brands including Snow+Rock and Runners Need, will join Pricer on its stand, with a dedicated feature wall showcasing the latest ESL applications for fashion and apparel.

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Breaking Barriers: How Brick-and-Mortar Retailers can Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences

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Multinational athletic apparel retailer Lululemon recently announced its net revenue increased 20% (on a constant dollar basis) to $2.2 Comparable store sales increased 9%, and the company’s gross margin increased to 58.8%. People have been saying “Retail is dead” for several years now. The problem is it simply isn’t true.