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Hurricane Season 2022 is underway, and with it comes the looming threat of outages and downtime for retailers. Forecasters are projecting an above-average storm season for the sixth consecutive year , with the first tropical storms forming and Hurricane Agatha already making landfall in May. As we head into the peak of the season, retailers should review their disaster avoidance strategies as they seek to protect critical equipment and prevent downtime.
Adore Beauty Group CEO Tennealle O’Shannessy is to step down prompting a global search by the company’s board for a replacement. In an ASX filing, Adore chair Marina Go said O’Shannessy would leave the company in February next year to take up a new role as CEO and MD of the Australian-listed company IDP Education. Go paid tribute to the outgoing CEO’s “outstanding leadership and contribution during a particularly challenging couple of years”.
Retailers are facing a dilemma. Record inflation is forcing unwanted price increases while eroding already frayed consumer loyalty, hitting their bottom lines. Retailers can escape inflation’s grasp, and counter revenue erosion — but to do so, they must look far beyond their balance sheets. With UK inflation rising to 9.1% , its highest levels in 40 years, it’s no wonder that total UK retail sales in May declined by 1.1% compared to May 2021.
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Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Petco is the latest retailer to overhaul its C-suite, with new appointments to the roles of Chief Services Officer, Chief Customer Officer and COO, as well as added responsibilities for Chief Merchandising Officer Amy College. The company called the raft of executive changes “an evolution in its organizational design” aimed at aligning the leadership team to activate its customer-first strategy. “These appointments and our organizational design are emblematic of our focus on putting the cu
A pandemic, the rising inflation and cost-of-living, everchanging trends, demanding customers, and supply chain issues. These are just a few things that impact the retail industry. While most articles and statistics discuss the retail sector as a whole, we’ve decided to focus on a part of retail that is essential for everybody: groceries.
Photo courtesy of Kohl’s. Photo courtesy of Kohl’s. Photo courtesy of Kohl’s. Kohl’s has strengthened its omnichannel offerings ahead of Holiday 2022 with the expansion of its BOPIS Self-Pickup services for eligible Kohls.com orders at all of its 1,100 stores across the U.S. Kohl’s Self-Pickup accepts online orders and generates an email that is sent to the customer once the order is ready — typically within two hours — beginning the BOPIS process for retrieval upon arrival at
Photo courtesy of Kohl’s. Photo courtesy of Kohl’s. Photo courtesy of Kohl’s. Kohl’s has strengthened its omnichannel offerings ahead of Holiday 2022 with the expansion of its BOPIS Self-Pickup services for eligible Kohls.com orders at all of its 1,100 stores across the U.S. Kohl’s Self-Pickup accepts online orders and generates an email that is sent to the customer once the order is ready — typically within two hours — beginning the BOPIS process for retrieval upon arrival at
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The 20 Coolest Retailers in Asia report was brought to you by Inside Retail and our valued partner, Adyen. Welcome to our annual report celebrating some of the most trendsetting retailers across the Asia-Pacific region: the 20 Coolest Retailers in Asia. The report, now in its second year, celebrates some of the most daring, innovative and fresh retailers across a broad range of categories, as well as those focusing on more than just business-as-usual.
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At a time when many players in the retail industry are struggling to fill positions, online giant Amazon Australia is building on its internship program to bring new, fresh faces into the business. While providing a valuable opportunity for hopeful recruits, the program also brings new ideas and perspectives to Amazon’s teams. Amazon welcomes students from any university across the country, and pays them to intern in many parts of its operations, including web services, operations, and consumer.
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With much fanfare, Indonesian fashion label Claude has finally arrived in Singapore. The on-trend Gen Z brand was founded by Tommy S. Budihardjo and creative director Christie Johana four years ago. Now, the pair have opened their first bricks-and-mortar store in the Takashimaya shopping centre, a 1,600 square feet homage to the brand’s affinity for lilac and mint green hues with curved outlines.
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CBD-based products’ popularity has soared in the UK. CBD has risen from obscurity to health and wellness superstardom which is great news for anyone interested in marketing CBD-based goods. The CBD industry is nowadays so popular that it is estimated to be worth $2.8 billion globally. However, a common issue is whether or not it is allowed to transport CBD from the UK to other countries.
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
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