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Nordstrom Promotes 3 Long-Time Executives to New Merchandising, Stores Roles

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Jamie Nordstrom previously served as the company’s Chief Stores Officer and brings more than 28 years of experience to his new position as Chief Merchandiser. Nordstrom has held leadership positions across several areas of the business, including merchandising, store operations, Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com.

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Troubled Ted Baker Brand Begins Store Closing Sales in North America

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

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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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Trigo Raises $100 Million to Fuel Expansion of Cashier-Free Checkout Technology

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enter new geographies and develop its store and inventory management software application suite, StoreOS. Trigo’s solution is designed to help supermarkets create a “digital twin” of the store using feeds from ceiling-mounted cameras and shelf sensors.

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Dollar General Invests in AI as it Doubles Down on Fresh Food Commitment  

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. “Adopting Shelf Engine’s AI solutions aligns seamlessly with our mission of serving others, helping our teams enhance value and convenience for our customers,” said Allen Warch, VP and Division Merchandise Manager with leadership of fresh merchandise at Dollar General in a statement.

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Challenges Faced by Emerging Brands in the Retail Industry

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Tzafis oversees the sales, account management and customer success teams for Trax’s Emerging Brand & Midcap department. His leadership capabilities and expertise in innovative management and digital marketing complement his unwavering passion for driving innovation and tackling highly complex projects.

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Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

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“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.

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