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Kirkland’s Rebrands as it Settles into Role as Beyond Inc.’s Brick-and-Mortar Operator

Retail TouchPoints

Specialty retailer Kirkland’s plans to change its name to The Brand House Collective and has outlined plans for a “decisive transformation” as the company deepens its partnership with Beyond, Inc. distribution center, as well as general “softness in consumer sentiment.” This is a defining moment for our company.

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Back-To-School Spending Poised To Top $100 Billion Even Amid Disruption

Retail TouchPoints

Only consumers only had 17% of their shopping done by early July, and 54% said they held off on spending because they didn’t know what they needed. The most notable shift between the 2019 back-to-school season and today is the strong consumer preference for technology over traditional items like apparel and even school supplies.

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A Better Cash Management Solution Starts with the Right Cash Drawer

Star Miconics

Merchants have focused on adapting their IT environments to accommodate the growth of digital payments. However, in many enterprises, such as certain food services, big box and specialty retail, and cannabis, most transactions continue to involve cash. There arent any fees associated with using it.

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Retail spending strong in late 2022, but signs of slowing emerge

Inside Retail

For retailers closely watching consumer confidence levels and spending trends, getting an accurate reading about what lies ahead can be challenging. Still, many consumers are undoubtedly feeling the impact of interest rates and the rising cost of living. This has become more crucial as the economic cycle continues to shift.

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Foodpanda Singapore’s new boss talks tech, logistics and business transformation

Inside Retail

Bhavani Shankar Mishra has stepped into a new role as managing director of Foodpanda Singapore with a clear mission: to deepen customer trust, strengthen merchant and rider partnerships and push the boundaries of quick-commerce innovation. It needed the right combination of product, process and talent to scale effectively.

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

It was easy for Forever 21 to capture the hearts and minds of young consumers looking for trendy apparel. Although clothing is a department store staple retailers like Sears or specialty retailers like Gap couldn’t keep up with a more nimble fast fashion retailer like Forever 21. and ultimately profitability.

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2024 Home Furnishings Industry Trend Guide

Storis

The State of the Home Furnishings Industry With abundant opportunity, let’s explore how market and consumer behavior position retailers for success. “Retail technology is nothing if not everchanging. economy is driven by consumer spending and a thriving job market. A decreasing Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate of 3.2%can