Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Consider setting aside a portion of your profits regularly into an interest earning business bank account before planning growth initiatives so that you have a backup when and if you need it. The post Small business finance: Five tips for managing cash flow effectively appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Starbucks has promoted Rachel Ruggeri, currently SVP of Finance, Americas, to EVP and CFO. During her tenure at Starbucks, Ruggeri has held a variety of finance positions including VP of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, VP of Finance in support of the U.S. Business, and SVP of Finance for Global Retail.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

store last month , with another five in development and plans to eventually operate 50 locations in the region. The Steve Madden board of directors has unanimously approved the transaction, which the company plans to fund with a combination of committed debt financing and cash on hand.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Erik and Pete Nordstrom, the CEO and President, respectively, of Nordstrom, first floated plans to take the retailer private in March 2024. The transaction will be financed with a combination of rollover equity by the Nordstrom Family and Liverpool, cash commitments by Liverpool, up to $450 million in borrowings under a new $1.2

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

His experience also includes serving as Partner at KPMG and holding finance roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Target and Archstone Consulting. As we execute our strategic plans, we are excited to add someone of Bill’s experience and talent to lead our finance team.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

in tech and industry conversations undoubtedly is impacting digital transformation plans, as brands and retailers strive to adapt to new customer behaviors and expectations. The agenda is designed to hit on all the core issues surrounding this space, from cybersecurity to finance and customer experience.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

which included a planned $40 million investment in The Container Store. However, that deal fell through just a month later when Beyond raised concerns about the companys ability to meet the financing requirements of the agreement.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2021

And when a business can demonstrate its potential future strength, it can access outside finance which may provide more capital than the business might have otherwise had to invest in growth. In this article, we outline the benefits of financing your business growth through non-bank lending channels. Common drivers to access finance.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

The move is part of a reorganization plan that was approved by the U.S. However, the deal fell apart in November amid concerns about The Container Stores ability to meet the financing requirements of the proposed partnership. Bankruptcy Court on Jan.

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MARCH 4, 2024

The Shopper’s Search for Buying Power Offering multiple financing options expands buying power and gives customers more motivation to buy. The study also suggests that as the spend amount goes up, it becomes even more important to the consumer that their preferred financing method is available.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As economic pressures and living costs surge, more people than ever are considering using point-of-service (POS) finance — such as buy now, pay later and installment loans — to manage their cashflow. It’s clear that there is a consumer-driven need for more flexible finance and smarter buying power. .

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

If your team hasn’t considered the following three challenges, though, now is the time – before they become profit pitfalls and everyone from FP&A (financial planning and analysis) to operations is caught flat-footed. with streaming also in the top five. Satisfying Patient Deal-Hunters and Desperate Panic Shoppers with Analytics The U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Engagement and wedding planning timelines are getting longer, according to Signet , with couples dating for 3.25 Its no longer just a 12 -month planning cycle people are diving into years of planning and consuming content that sparks ideas, often via video, which outperforms every other medium.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2023

The refinancing will allow the company to execute its restructuring plans, address its inventory rundown and continue the sale of its major non-core assets. The post BWX shares suspended from trading as lifeline financing sought appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2025

The founding Ito family of Seven & I Holdings failed to secure financing for a US$58 billion management buyout in February, sending its shares plunging 11.7 However, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain operator has declined to sign an NDA or provide due diligence access to its entire business, citing potential antitrust issues in the US.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Cosset has overseen Krogers recent technology transformation and also leads the retailers Alternative Profit portfolio of businesses, including 84.51 , Kroger Personal Finance and the Kroger Precision Marketing retail media business. Kroger has been seeking to gain forward momentum in recent months.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Same goes for the services Alibaba is building to stay competitive: financing solutions, fulfillment services, AI tools to make the process of using the platform easier, localized warehousing to speed up delivery. New Financing Solutions to Help SMEs Manage Cash Flow Alibaba also announced the debut of its first-ever co-branded U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Additionally, the retailer has adopted a “poison pill” shareholder rights plan to prevent hostile takeovers. it’s likely that the plan is an effort to keep the company whole despite pressure from investors such as Engine Capital, which has been pushing Kohl’s to spin off its ecommerce business into a standalone entity.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This article outlines why tapping into automated accounts receivable solutions along with offering more convenient payment plans to your business customers is a good idea and smart business practice. Why should your business provide payment plans to business customers?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 8, 2021

Inside Retail: You actually come from a finance background! I can’t tell you how much I enjoy seeing the happiness on customer’s faces when they make a purchase here – whether it is a young man buying an engagement ring and planning his proposal, or the couple buying a gift for a wedding anniversary, I really feel this is a place of joy.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2025

Chiczewski joined McDonalds in 2012, and has held several roles in strategy, finance, and operations. Martinez plans to spend more time with his young family and pursue new opportunities. He was field vice president of the Northeast US, responsible for 1,500 restaurants before heading to Australia in September 2024.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

In addition, the initiative provides intelligence for planning and rostering. “The whole intention behind the operations team’s digital insights journey is to be able to give store teams the right information at the right time to make their jobs easier,” said Coles GM of finance, operations, and sustainability Rich Walker.

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Inside Retail

JULY 14, 2024

Hog’s Breath Cafe is looking to rebuild its restaurant footprint, and has plans to open another 20 restaurants by 2029. CEO Steven Spurgin told Franchise Executives reaching the milestone will depend on the economy and any external financing. Right now we are negotiating with financial partners for us to expand faster,” Spurgin said.

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MARCH 15, 2023

The company’s Triple Double growth plan was announced in March 2022 , when it set the goal of tripling its store count to more than 3,500 locations by the end of fiscal 2030 while at least doubling sales and growing operating margin by 14% by the end of fiscal 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

Jeff Gennette, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s since 2017, plans to retire in February 2024 after a total of four decades with the retailer. Mitchell will lead the stores, technology and supply chain teams in addition to his current real estate and finance responsibilities. I’m excited that Tony Spring has been appointed Macy’s Inc.’s

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us says its strategic turnaround plan announced in March is on track and it has already achieved cost savings of $4 million this year. To date, the company has improved its gross margin in the Australian direct-to-consumer e-commerce division from 16.4 per cent in February to 22.3 per cent in April.

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MARCH 3, 2021

million in financing. In court papers , CFO Ronald Kruczynski said that prior to the pandemic, Paper Source “had been enjoying rapid expansion and sustained sales growth,” but that the company had “sustained deep damage to their finances and operations as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”. million reported in 2019.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With over 220 stores across the UK, Matalan is reinforcing its leadership team to drive its property and finance strategy as it continues delivering value to customers in an evolving retail landscape. The post Matalan Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Property and Finance appeared first on Retail News and Events.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Financial services company Hilco Global and asset management firm TPG Angelo Gordon have formed a new joint venture (JV), with the goal of acquiring and financing consumer brands and IP in partnership with brand management firm Bluestar Alliance. Both brands have been owned by Bebe Stores, Inc. and managed by Bluestar since 2018.

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MARCH 10, 2025

Earlier this year, we worked with potential investors to refinance a portion of our credit facilities to improve our liquidity and support our business plan, Rodbell added. However, the threat and realization of a trade war has created significant market uncertainty and has impacted our ability to complete these transactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

British online fashion and beauty retailer ASOS has appointed its second interim CFO in four months as current interim CFO Katy Mecklenburgh plans to leave in May 2023 for another role. A central piece of the plan is a reorganized executive team that will simplify decision-making within the company.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

SHEIN has officially launched its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin City Centre, Ireland and is planning to host approximately 30 pop-up store events across the region this year to boost its profile with customers. The news comes as fellow Asia-based discount shopping app Temu picks up steam in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2025

Lowes has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Artisan Design Group (ADG) for $1.325 billion , which the home improvement retailer will finance with cash on hand. The acquisition of ADG allows us to build on our momentum with Pro planned spend and is expected to expand our total addressable market by approximately $50 billion.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Lee will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, internal audit, accounting, investor relations, financial products and services and corporate development. Lee brings more than 25 years of experience in finance, strategy, team and culture leadership at PepsiCo, most recently as the company’s deputy CFO.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 16, 2025

In doing so it crossed a milestone of 1bn of Start Up Loans financing for start up and early stage businesses. The business is now aiming to build the brand to become the Pandora of the wooden jewellery sector, with the team planning to open more stores in 2025.

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MAY 22, 2024

However, this expansion brings to light a critical issue for CFOs and finance teams: the intricate and often underestimated task of recognizing and booking revenue in the ecommerce domain. We have witnessed these challenges firsthand at Crew Finance.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 11, 2025

For many buyers, these tailored solutions, such as leasing incentives, government grants, and bespoke payment plans, make the process much simpler. With car finance options at carmoney.co.uk , prospective buyers can discover tailored plans designed for eco-friendly automobiles.

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