Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Today’s retailers need to focus just as much on the logistics side of their business operations to streamline processes, maintain profitability and provide the best possible customer experience. In ecommerce logistics, operational agility is a game-changer for small businesses. Operational agility. Automation is the key piece here.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 29, 2023

If you’re a professional looking for reliable and efficient business travel services, you may be wondering where to find the right solutions. This article looks at key resources and platforms catering to business travel needs, helping you streamline your arrangements, save time, and ensure a successful journey.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estee Lauder is set to lay off up about 3 to 5 per cent of its global workforce – equivalent to about 3100 jobs – after the company reported poor performance in Asia Pacific due to China’s slow rebound. The company posted net sales of $4.28 The company reported net sales plummeting 9 per cent to $7.8 billion to $1.4

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

Steve Philpott is the CEO and founder of Bond-Eye Australia Group, the company behind the Australian swimwear brand Bond-Eye, Sea Level, Artesands and Niptuck. Philpott spoke to Inside Retail ahead of travelling to Miami Swim Week about the nomadic beginnings of his career in fashion retail. I also love the travel. Just start.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2022

7-Eleven reportedly slashed approximately 880 corporate jobs as it restructures following the 2021 completion of its $21 billion acquisition of Speedway , the company’s convenience store and gas station competitor, according to CNBC. and Canada. The app promises deliveries from stores in 30 minutes or less. 50 decrease with a current U.S.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2024

During Covid, luxury attracted first-time luxury shoppers who had more discretionary income, given reduced travel, entertainment and social gatherings. American management consulting firm Bain & Company reported that global luxury sales were down by 22 per cent with the onslaught of the pandemic in 2020.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Australian bag brand Crumpler has appointed voluntary administrators and is up for an urgent sale, after the company determined its current cash flow couldn’t keep it afloat. Tigerlily replaced Wilkinson’s absence with the hiring of former Esther & Co general manager Travis Wright.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2023

Over 70% of field service companies like utilities, telecom and property maintenance also have a shortage skills gap. Senior technicians are a known commodity because they’re established in a company and have a wealth of knowledge. Flexibility in your company’s response to market trends and customer demands.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Kibo has sold its personalization business to Centre Lane Partners , a private investment firm that focuses on growing middle-market companies. It also will enable Kibo to focus its investments on its core ecommerce and order management products. The new standalone personalization solution provider will be branded Monetate.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2023

Major retailers are increasingly rolling out the red carpet to draw in small business customers: Ikea has launched a new loyalty program for SMBs called the Ikea Business Network, and Lowe’s is enhancing its business loyalty program with a suite of new mobile tools for business owners. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

The travel and tourism industry went through a shock in 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a decrease in passenger traffic and significant economic challenges for airports. This trend is driven both by worker shortages and by the cost-effectiveness of this business model.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Last-mile logistics is a complex and complicated facet of the business world that requires orchestrating many moving parts, meeting tight deadlines and addressing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Recent advancements in AI have sparked a revolution in the business world, inspiring businesses in every sector to explore its potential.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Before joining New Zealand healthcare brand Comvita , Andy Chen worked in HR and project management at Walmart for 10 years. I spent 10 years at Walmart in HR management and project management. AC: Normally, general managers and CEOs come from operations or sales roles. IR: Do you have any business heroes?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2023

Haynes, who started in Australia as territory manager in 2006, has previously held roles including chief business development officer and interim CEO. Joshi was previously IT support manager for the Retail Apparel Group. Malhotra, who took on the role in January 2020, is to leave the company at the end of this year.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Emerald), parent company of Retail TouchPoints , has appointed former Reed executive Hervé Sedky to the position of President and CEO, replacing Interim President and CEO Brian Field, who will continue to serve as COO. Emerald Holding Inc. Sedky will assume his new role on Jan. We are thrilled to have Hervé join the Emerald team. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2024

For last mile logistics companies, the impact of growing congestion is a problem that must be addressed. Growing traffic congestion — especially in urban areas — threatens to make it impossible for delivery companies to achieve the efficiency necessary to stay profitable. This allows them to scale delivery personnel appropriately.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Krispy Kreme appoints new ANZ CEO Irene Dong Krispy Kreme ANZ has appointed Nicola Steele, who has been with the company since she was 19, as its new CEO, effective immediately. Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2023

Kulle said he was honoured to take up the role, and that he is excited to help drive international momentum in the business’ US launch, as well as help turn it into a global leader in home furnishings. During the first half of FY23, the business saw revenue fall 18.4

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I think we’ve been proactive in managing the business and preparing it for a dynamic period.” He added that BCF performed well amid Covid-19 restrictions, as customers sought to travel domestically. This, he said, would propel the business even if international travel slows down.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2024

The role of our advertising business is earning increased attention — especially after the announcement of our agreement to acquire Vizio , our rollout of new in-store experiences , and pilots with major media partners ,” said Rich Lehrfeld, SVP and General Manager of Walmart Connect in a blog post.

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Inside Retail

MAY 19, 2024

Australian retail businesses have been warned they are missing out on sales by reacting too slowly to customer trends – and that poor retail demand planning is resulting in unnecessarily high levels of capital tied up unproductively in unsold inventory in warehouses and stores. The result is a unique algorithm shaped to suit the business.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

As the digital landscape evolves, the impending demise of third-party cookies looms large, creating seismic shifts in how businesses understand user intent. It’s pushing businesses to pivot from traditional methods of tracking and understanding user behavior to more ethical and privacy-centric approaches.

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Small Biz Trends

AUGUST 1, 2022

As businesses grow, travel tends to become more of a fixture. However, with business travel, risks are involved, and managing travel risks as best as possible is essential. Many companies have developed a travel risk management plan as the business grows. Sudden travel warnings.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

million members globally, it is constantly evolving to give everyday people access to the world’s best travel experiences. His first business idea was for apartments that were tailored to backpackers. His first business idea was for apartments that were tailored to backpackers. With over 4.2 Evolutionary gains. Nuances matter.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

New beginnings According to him, the company has recently introduced two new business units – India & Emerging Asia (IEA) and Singapore, Malaysia, and Travel Retail (SMTR) – to serve high-growth markets and place better focus on APAC travel retail. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2022

Tour that will celebrate the retailer’s milestone as it travels across the U.S. tour will travel across the nation with stops in Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia and Pennsylvania. JCPenney also is launching a cross-country “Shopping is Back!” Beginning May 14 in Torrance, Calif.,

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The ongoing global logistics disruptions continue to impact businesses, and many of them recognize the need to better equip their supply chains by identifying alternative trading partnerships and developing a broader list of suppliers across the globe. Better Value for Money.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2022

The deal between the two Berlin-headquartered companies combines Highsnobiety’s cultural reach, fashion expertise and ability to craft engaging storytelling with Zalando’s style network, ecommerce capabilities and operational efficiency. Highsnobiety Founder and CEO David Fischer will retain a minority stake in the media brand.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

She likes to think of herself as a “ferocious traveller” (Bhutan was her favourite destination) who loves football, Formula One and the Olympics. Evelyn Tay: I manage all aspects of communications, government, and public affairs, as well as sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes across Asia at Foodpanda.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The newest members of the Away executive team are: Charles Liu joins as the company’s first-ever Chief Operating Officer, leading Away’s end-to-end supply chain and business technology teams. Chatelain was previously VP of Innovation and Digital Product at West Elm and most recently was Chief Digital Officer of J.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2024

Drawing on his family background in footwear, and his own experience in the industry, having started working in Chinese footwear manufacturing in 2011, he launched Alias Mae as a wholesale business. Inside Retail: As the general manager of Alias Mae, what is your vision for the brand’s future growth and development?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The company was placed in liquidation after company members voted in favour of winding the business up on September 30, following a tumultuous three years in its history, sparked by a high-profile dispute between co-founders Alyce Tran and Tania Liu. Tran withdrew from the business last year. .

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2021

Covid’s ongoing impact on global travel continues to impact travel-retail brand Samsonite which has recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of US$142.5 However, the loss is a sharp improvement against the same period a year ago when the company posted a $974 million deficit. million for the first half year. million to $28.7

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

From the source: Mike Harlow, Scott Dunn The GM of the luxury travel business discusses consumers’ return to more meaningful trips, providing the unique experiences that people want, the meaning and appeal of the emerging transformative travel trend, and how to offer the services that appeal to high-end Asian consumers.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

Australian specialty retailer 99 Bikes has announced its B Corp certification as the business continues to backpedal from its $12.4 The company expects to post a profit in the 2024 financial year. I started as general manager of Advance Traders in October 2008,” Garnsworthy added. million loss in FY23 after a $23.7

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2023

Many business leaders, and retailers specifically, plan to increase their investment in digital technology for the frontline. The survey of 502 executives was designed to assess the challenges and priorities of executives charged with making decisions regarding employee scheduling, communication, task management and learning.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

But, how did a business which had almost 1,000 stores at the end of 2022, just a over year later disappear from the high street without anyone noticing? However, the conglomerate sold its UK business to private equity firm Aurelius in November 2021 for £477m when it sought to fully exit the European market.

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