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‘Retail is a combination of creativity and analytics’: H&M’s Linda Li 

Inside Retail

Since joining H&M in 2014, Li has worked her way through several different roles at the Swedish-born accessories and apparel brand, including merchandising, store development and e-commerce, to her job as head of customer activation and marketing for H&M Americas.

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Meta Takes $3.5 Billion Stake in Smart Glasses Manufacturer EssilorLuxottica

Retail TouchPoints

billion , according to Business of Fashion , quoting people familiar with the matter. Meta is considering additional investments that could built its stake in EssilorLuxottica to 5% over time, though those plans could change, according to Business of Fashion.

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Bullring & Grand Central secures 27,500 sq ft JD Sports upsize for Summer 2023

Retail Focus

JD Sports, which has been at Bullring since 2003, will open a new 27,500 sq ft store on the lower level. The new store will stock even more ranges from brands such as Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Converse, covering footwear, fashion, and accessories.

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Troubled Ted Baker Brand Begins Store Closing Sales in North America

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Frasers Group is close to acquiring Ted Baker’s UK and European retail operations, according to Fashion Network. ABG blamed AARC, the Netherlands-based licensee that managed Ted Baker’s European operations until the end of January 2024, for the failure.

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NRF 2024 Preview: Hear From Top Execs at Levi’s, Ulta Beauty, FedEx — and Magic Johnson

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That includes POS systems that can manage both merchandise and menu items, as well as inventory management software that once only had to track the latest fashion trends and are now being used to ensure fresh ingredients are in stock for the lunch rush.

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Meet the rising star of the week, Jade Cameron, LSKD

Inside Retail

But also something not many people know is from this job, I had a sneaky passion and love for merchandising stores! From fast fashion to packaging to Aus Post and our carrier partners finding more sustainable ways to deliver our parcels. This is where I started to develop my passion for being customer-focused.

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Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

Retail Focus

“To engage in the program, participating brands must meet relevant program prerequisites, which vary based on the retail space and store type,” Estée Lauder said. New stores will be evaluated on a point-based scoring system, with each individual location evaluated based on various sustainability efforts across retail design and operations.