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Shein Picks Amazon’s Backyard for New U.S. Fulfillment Hub

Retail TouchPoints

Discount shopping app Shein has announced plans to open a Seattle-area office as it continues to expand its U.S. Shein said it plans to hire more than 50 professionals to be based at the new location by the end of 2024, joining a growing U.S. footprint and moves forward with its U.S. will serve as a hub for Shein’s U.S.

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Walmart’s futuristic vision: AI shopping, drone deliveries and green energy

Inside Retail

The world’s largest retailer shared expansive plans for the future of retail at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focusing on adaptive retail strategies that encompass realms of customers, workforce and society. It’s essentially a ‘Virtual Try-On’ service that becomes a social experience.

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

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. Harness the Power of Location to Deliver Contextual Shopping Experiences.

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Capitalizing on Livestreaming’s Growth Potential: Expert Advice for Newbies

Retail TouchPoints

A combination of video stream, entertainment and real-time group chat, livestream shopping is a part of the much broader social commerce industry, which is currently $492 billion in size and expected to grow 3X as fast as traditional ecommerce, according to Jill Standish, Global Lead for Accenture’s Retail Industry Practice.

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How Kids Foot Locker Inspires Gen Alpha…from TikTok to the Metaverse

Retail TouchPoints

That’s why Feldman expects that shopping for apparel and footwear will extend into the start of the school year. Stores should lean into community and connectivity: Kids Foot Locker’s “Play” concept is designed to bring entertainment and community to stores, and the retailer plans to open more of these locations in the future.

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Target, Lowe’s, Sephora, Foot Locker Among Retailers Boosting Black Brands

Retail TouchPoints

. • Target’s Black History Month collection: In its sixth year, Target’s largest-ever exclusive collection of products from Black designers and businesses features apparel, accessories and more. The initiative is part of the retailer’s Black Beyond Measure campaign, which celebrates Black life throughout the year.

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The Power of Shared Experiences: Why Brands Should Prioritize Micro-Influencer Communities in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

This includes highlighting deals on airfare and providing tips to plan key destinations during popular breaks from school. Others focus on deals found in specific locations, and some, such as Michelle St. For example, a micro-influencer in the apparel space may design their clothing or attend fashion school.