Mon.Nov 30, 2020

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Ascena Sells Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey for $540 Million

Retail TouchPoints

Ascena Retail Group has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Premium Apparel LLC, an affiliate of private-equity firm Sycamore Partners , to sell its Ann Taylor , LOFT , Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey brands for $540 million. Under the agreement, Premium Apparel has committed to retaining a substantial portion of both the retail stores and associates affiliated with these brands, which span ecommerce websites and approximately 1,500 stores.

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Maximize Transactions and Experiences This Holiday Shopping Season

Graff Retail

We’ve transitioned from fall to winter, which means Christmas is really close behind. This year the holidays are going to feel different with some of us in restricted access situations. So, what does this mean for retail and how can sales be driven with these obstacles? In my previous vlogs, I’ve focused on things retailers […].

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How Skyline Furniture Boosted Agility and Speed to Market With 3D Virtual Showrooms

Retail TouchPoints

Manufacturers and retailers of products that rely on touch as a selling point (think apparel, décor and furniture) have faced some of the highest hurdles erected by COVID-19. Not being able to feel a fabric’s texture or see a sofa in three dimensions can lower a buyer’s confidence level and make it that much tougher for sellers to differentiate themselves.

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Paritzki & Liani Architects mixes architecture and geology in Grifo210 boutique

Dezeen

Paritzki & Liani Architects has created a minimal interior for a boutique on the Italian island of Ischia, filled with references to local architecture and volcanic geology. Located off the coast of Naples, Ischia sits over an ancient volcanic crater, which gives it an abundant landscape of verdant greenery, thermal spas and natural springs. The shop references the island of Ischia in terms of both architecture and geology.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Communication Will be Key for Merchants This Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

The 2020 ecommerce holiday shopping and shipping season is expected to eclipse years past. Brick-and-mortar sales — which will account for 81.2% of total U.S. holiday retail — are expected to decline 4.7% this holiday season, while ecommerce will jump 35.8%, according to eMarketer Retail. Experts say that the pandemic has accelerated ecommerce growth in the U.S. this year by two full years.

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Insights 2020: Our 3 Most Popular Blogs

Medallion Retail

To say that 2020 was a year of endless challenges and accelerated changes would be an understatement. However, in the face of such tumult, one core truth has remained consistent: that those retailers best able to identify and meet the. The post Insights 2020: Our 3 Most Popular Blogs appeared first on Medallion Retail.

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L Brands Names New CEO of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, Appoints Three Other Leaders

Retail TouchPoints

L Brands has made multiple C-level leadership changes at Victoria’s Secret , including the promotion of Martin Waters to CEO of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie. Other appointments included Laura Miller as Chief Human Resources Officer of Victoria’s Secret; Janie Schaffer as Chief Design Officer of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie; and Becky Behringer as EVP of North America Store Sales and Operations at Victoria’s Secret.