Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2021

Lowe’s signed a renewable energy agreement in November 2018 that will provide for enough energy to power all of its 143 stores in Texas. Walmart has announced plans to emit zero carbon in its stores by 2040. How is this managed? Automated controls and monitoring vastly improve energy efficiency and operational management.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

He will be tasked with implementing new technologies including a modern ERP platform, a headless ecommerce solution, new finance and operations planning tools and a new product lifecycle management platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2023

The retailer started closing 250 locations earlier this year, pursuant to its plan to exit Chapter 11 with a much smaller footprint, and began the process of shuttering the remaining locations on May 1. Tuesday Morning operated fewer than 500 stores when it made its latest bankruptcy filing in February, which was the second since 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Enjoy will continue operating throughout the bankruptcy process but will wind down its operations in the UK, according to an SEC filing. The ultimate plan is to sell to the highest bidder. To fund its operations throughout the Chapter 11 proceedings, Enjoy has received a $2.5

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 26, 2022

He will add responsibilities for the company’s strategic healthcare initiatives and its international expansion to Mexico to his existing finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Rite Aid has rejected a non-binding off-market proposal from Spear Point Capital Management to acquire the company for $3.6 Rite Aid’s concerns included that the Spear Point proposal provided no evidence of financing, required multiple months of exclusivity and then called for Rite Aid to spend months soliciting competing offers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations. Ensuring business continuity plans include appropriate responses to network outages, breaches and ransomware attacks.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more. The Retail Remix podcast was developed to feature the founders, executives and practitioners shaping retail’s future.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

Prioritizing pedestrians, implementing comprehensive parking management strategies and integrating diverse transportation alternatives are essential steps toward rejuvenating downtown areas and making them thriving centers of commerce and community. The Master Plan sought to enhance main streets such as Biscayne Blvd. and Brickell Ave.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2021

The retailer’s new owners plan to continue operating its corporate offices and will keep its management team and nearly all employees on board, according to The Wall Street Journal. million in liabilities. The deal is expected to preserve at least 275 of Francesca’s remaining 551 locations. 1, 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2023

The retailer has received a commitment of approximately $240 million in debtor-in-possession financing from Sixth Street Specialty Lending to provide the necessary liquidity to support operations during the Chapter 11 process.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2020

The mall operator joined with Authentic Brands and mall owner Brookfield Property Partners to purchase Forever 21 out of bankruptcy in February 2020. The manufacturer and retailer of vintage-inspired casual apparel plans to continue operating the majority of its stores, along with its e-Commerce site and wholesale business, during bankruptcy.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 31, 2024

In this role, she will continue to support DG’s store operations team, which now encompasses more than 20,000 retail stores including pOpshelf and Mexico. Melanie Cook Brian Haug Brian Haug has been promoted to senior vice president, margin planning and analytics.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

In its report, Transforming Operations Management For A Digital World , McKinsey discusses a bank’s investment in digitization and the operational changes required to succeed. Operational adjustments to the workforce, training programs and internal processes are needed to set up for success.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

continues to shuffle its leadership ranks ahead of the planned retirement of chief executive officer Todd Vasos. The 53-year-old Garratt will remain responsible for the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. Zak Brining has been promoted to senior vice president of corporate store operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2020

This includes virus case counts, in-store retail traffic and how the two intersect. His experience includes strategic planning and analysis, direction of store finance and store operations, store systems integration and project management, store sales and management, training design and merchandising.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2022

Many people in finance and retail considered 2021 the “year of the cryptocurrency.” Another major sign of broad usage and acceptance came with Walmart’s move to offer Bitcoin purchasing and selling through Bitcoin ATMs in 200 of its store locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Since the numbers are high for early shoppers and the majority of those surveyed said that they were not going to visit stores, the actual traffic results should not come as any surprise. including as the Director of Corporate Store Operations and Finance.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 18, 2024

As chief operating officer, Fiddelke will oversee the retailer’s nearly 2,000 stores, its global supply chain network, fulfillment services including same-day delivery with Shipt, network capacity planning, enterprise operations, the teams responsible for building and remodeling Target stores and other facilities, and flight services.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 14, 2021

After 12 years at the helm of jewellery retailer Lovisa, Shane Fallscheer has stepped down from his role as chief executive and managing director, effective October 14. Woolworths Group has named Annette Karantoni as chief supply chain officer and managing director of its supply-chain arm Primary Connect. Asos CEO, chairman step down.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 13, 2023

Organized retail crime has been a major concern for the retail industry for decades, endangering store employees and customers, disrupting store operations and inflicting billions in financial loss for retailers and the communities they serve,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Secret Sales has hired an elite senior leadership team to drive rapid growth, as the company expands both domestic and international operations. Department store digital pioneer Fiona Lay has been appointed as Digital Director. Lucy Malcolm Green has been appointed as Head of Digital Merchandising.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The holidays always tend to put a strain on the piggy bank, but a study from personal finance company Credit Karma found that 43% of consumers are feeling more financially stressed this holiday season, and inflation is the leading cause. Shortages and Sticker Shock Heighten Holiday Stress.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In addition to this timing variation, over 60% of shoppers plan to do their browsing online, yet 85% expect to buy at least one product in a store. Keeping in mind as well the need to optimize their supply chain fulfillment to meet consumer delivery expectations while managing parcel carrier costs?

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 21, 2023

In similar fashion to the “Great Humanitarian” Herbert Hoover, Obray led Associated Food Stores with the dual aim of maximizing consumer satisfaction and uplifting communities in need. Esther Peterson Award for Consumer Service Elizabeth Chace-Marino, Manager of Government Affairs at Ahold Delhaize USA, Inc.,

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2023

Kevin Tulip: One thing is that a handful of store managers I worked with [earlier in my career] encouraged me to look for other opportunities, even outside of their stores. There’s a particular type of leader who is okay with saying ‘There’s an opportunity in another store or region.’

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2024

The apparel retailer is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint with plans to open at least 14 new stores in 2024, bringing its store count to nearly 100. Technology has been critical to fueling and managing this growth, particularly solutions from Oracle NetSuite. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Retail is already seeing successful use cases: Albertsons recently rolled out a predictive ordering platform from Afresh Technologies designed for the rapidly changing nature of fresh products to more than 2,000 of its supermarkets, providing department managers with easy-to-use ordering tools leveraging real-time insights. Mexico border.

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Mike Anthony

MAY 3, 2023

Big supermarket chains have been under pressure for some time as e-commerce, discounters and convenience stores and specialists all vie for share. Then inflation hits both store operation costs as well as cash-strapped shoppers. Because he had improved the finances across 95% of the portfolio. Yes, talk about your plans.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Hudson planned to launch a loyalty program this year called Blue for frequent travelers who rely on Hudson’s convenience stores in the U.S. They kept pushing the envelope, wanting to introduce more innovative things and to try new things.”. and Canada. Because of the pandemic, the launch is now slated for 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

With a crowded market of both physical and online retailers, many brick-and-mortar retailers have confirmed their plans to close, but that’s the natural order of the industry. Delivery is getting faster, but the magic of in-person shopping will forever be an important driver of commerce. That said, there have been a few bumps in the road.

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