Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Seasonal hiring provides a window into retailers’ priorities, and 2020 demonstrates both the COVID-19-powered growth in ecommerce and the need to operate stores and supply chains safely. Across a wide range of retailers, three trends are driving the industry’s holiday hiring strategies: The race is on for same-day delivery. Competition for faster deliveries is being spurred by Amazon’s resurgent ability to deliver for Prime members after a rough period early in the pandemic as well as the launch

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Retail Adventures

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Click HERE or on the photo above to watch the video. Who doesn’t love a bargain? There are plenty to be found during the pandemic if you know where to look. Georganne recently shared where to find the best deals with Tricia Kean of KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas. Here are even more easy ways to save money during the pandemic and beyond: Shop when the entire store is on sale: These days it’s crazy to pay full price when so many stores are running sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Patagonia has named Ryan Gellert CEO of Patagonia Works, the retailer’s holding company. Gellert has overseen Patagonia’s European, Middle Eastern and African business since 2014. The retailer also will elevate Lisa Williams to the role of Head of Innovation, Design and Merchandising, and Jenna Johnson to Head of Patagonia Inc. Gellert has a history of supporting Patagonia’s commitment to environmental activism, and he helped the retailer position itself as a leader of outdoor causes in Europe.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing businesses to shutter their brick-and-mortar outlets and target customers online to simply stay afloat, many have had to drastically increase their digital marketing spend. However, with the crisis decimating so many companies, most don’t have the funds to do so. Fortunately, not long into the crisis, search behemoth Google paid attention to these companies’ needs, announcing in April that merchants would be able to list products on its Google Shopping platf

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond has named Anu Gupta as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. Gupta will be responsible for the company’s comprehensive strategy and transformation program, including continuing to develop and implement strategic growth initiatives. Gupta’s role will be to help modernize the company’s operating model, enhance the digital-first, omni-always shopping experience for customers and increase profitability across the business.

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