Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 26, 2022

Dollar General has promoted John Garratt to President and CFO, effective September 1, 2022. Brands in various positions of increasing responsibility in corporate strategy and financial planning. He also has experience as Plant Controller for Alcoa and in various financial management roles at General Electric.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2020

Logility has rolled out the latest release of its Logility Price and Promotion solution, which uses machine learning to predict the impact of promotional activity on inventory.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Great product diversity, changing consumer demands, and the expansion of e-commerce have turned inventory management into a major pain point for retailers. Poor inventory management results in overstocking and under-stocking, impaired cash flow, and losses from theft and spoilage. Here are some reasons why: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Vallarta Supermarkets will implement Logile IMS, an inventory management solution that will allow the Southern California regional supermarket chain to manage orders and receiving while also handling in-store production and service, via integration with the retailer’s forecasting and workforce management solutions.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 18, 2024

Delivery management platform, Scurri , today reported an increase in the total gross merchandising value (GMV) of goods processed through its platform, which totalled over €12 billion in 2023.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2021

Toys “R” Us has announced the appointment of chief operating officer, Lian Yu, who has been promoted from her previous position of general manager of the brand. I am excited to be playing a key role in the next phase of the company’s growth plans. According to Mittoni, Chill Factor made up 2.7 Additional reporting by Dean Blake.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 31, 2024

Dollar General has promoted 18 executives to new roles at the company. Leslie Allen Leslie Allen has been promoted to senior vice president, human resources. Christine Connolly Christine Connolly has been promoted to senior vice president, corporate secretary and assistant general counsel, securities and governance.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

She will succeed current President Jean-André Rougeot, who plans to retire in April 2024, at which time Patrick will become the CEO of Sephora North America — the beauty retailer’s first female CEO. In her new role, Patrick will report to Guillaume Motte , President and CEO of Sephora’s global business.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2023

And poor management certainly has a lot to answer for in the UK workplace. A staggering 82 per cent of new managers in the UK are what the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) calls “accidental managers”, according to a YouGov survey commissioned among 4,500 workers and managers in June, which has recently been published.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2023

As a result, customer flow management is more important than ever as leaders seek to empower the customer, improve the employee experience and collect actionable data to potentially scale their business. A good virtual queue system will include a centralized management dashboard, robust reporting and a customizable interface.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 24, 2021

Lincolnshire-based commercial interior design and fit out firm APSS has promoted two long-serving staff members as lockdown eases and businesses reopen. Richard Mycroft has been promoted to Operations Manager. Mark Wagstaff will step into Richard’s old shoes, taking on the position of Senior Projects Manager.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2020

In a planned leadership transition, Michael Witynski has been named CEO of Dollar Tree. In December, Witynski was promoted from President and COO to a newly created position of Enterprise President. Gary Philbin, the company’s CEO since September 2017, is retiring but will serve as a member of the board through September 23, 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Nvidia surveyed more than 400 retail professionals at all organizational levels and found that while AI adoption is still in its early stages, more than 60% of respondents are planning to boost their AI investments in the next 18 months. But many of these tasks may just represent the low-hanging AI fruit.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 20, 2022

Matthew Simonsen has been promoted to senior vice president of real estate and development. Simonsen joined Dollar General in 2013, and has held roles in store operations, procurement, pricing, business analytics and merchandising planning. Jackie Li has been promoted to senior vice president of private brands and global sourcing.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Walmart will adapt to what is shaping up to be an extended holiday season by spreading out its Black Friday promotions across three events that will span most of November. The promotion will coincide with Walmart’s annual Tire Event, which runs Nov. The first Black Friday Deals for Days event will begin online Nov. in a statement. “By

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Retail Focus

JUNE 7, 2023

Next generation delivery management platform, Scurri , whose retail and brand partners include Vision Direct, Biscuiteers and Natural Baby Shower, today announced two new strategic appointments as it continues to scale growth in the United Kingdom. Additionally, Matthew Hunt joins the Scurri team in the role of Demand Generation Manager.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Premium home fragrance retailer Dusk Group plans to open new stores in Australia and New Zealand ahead of the Christmas trading period despite ongoing challenges. King said Dusk is well placed to manage inventory inflows ahead of its peak trading period. Online sales have risen 2.9 per cent. “Our

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The report found that the majority of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more or the same on Christmas gifts compared to last year and that visiting stores during the festive period is a top priority. Despite being digital natives, 88% plan to visit a physical store during the Christmas shopping period.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Her intense focus on cash and expertise in managing working capital and liquidity are matched by a great operating mind, and further complemented by a new leadership team that brings deep merchant, omni and digital expertise in modern retailing.” BB&B also hosted its first supplier summit on Oct.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Amid planning for new locations in other areas of New York and Washington, D.C., We see our location on the Upper East Side, and future locations we are planning to open in 2023, as complementary to our showroom experience, allowing us to reach the widest possible audience in whatever atmosphere they would prefer to shop with us.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2023

Temple & Webster also has plans to achieve $1 billion in annual sales within the next three to five years. The brand has also increased its promotional activity and marketing investment. It plans to increase its brand spend in the upcoming financial year. We’re not planning to do any mass cost reduction.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2023

Here are some strategies that social media managers can use to scale reach and, in turn, increase ROI on Instagram. These are individuals or businesses with a significant (and loyal) following on the platform, who can help you promote your brand to a wider audience.

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I Vend

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Promotions are an essential part of any retailer’s marketing toolkit, and never more so than during the holiday season. iVend for Digital Passes iVend helps retailers get the most from holiday promotions. iVend for Digital Passes iVend helps retailers get the most from holiday promotions.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Baratto has been with Under Armour since 2018 as Managing Director of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Many major retailers have been adding C-level roles focused on boosting the customer experience and managing customer relations over the past several years.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 15, 2023

Managing a project is like solving a complex puzzle; you need to keep an eye on each moving piece and ensure everything works as it should. Project managers should also manage various resources and ensure the product is of the required quality, within budget, and delivered before the deadline.

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365 Retail

APRIL 18, 2024

Delivery management platform, Scurri , today reported an increase in the total gross merchandising value (GMV) of goods processed through its platform, which totalled over €12 billion in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Target has made a number of changes across its executive leadership team, including the promotion of Christina Hennington to the newly established role of EVP and Chief Growth Officer. At the core of Target’s success is the most talented team in retail,” said Brian Cornell, Chairman and CEO of Target in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

And this is just the first of in a series of shopping events Wish has planned for 2023. Retail TouchPoints: What’s your plan to bring Wish back to the forefront, especially with so many new competitors in the space now? Joe Yan, CEO, Wish Central to Wish’s turnaround effort has also been a drawn-out reshuffling of its C-suite.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

By identifying new trends in how consumers are making purchase decisions around promotional discounts and impulse purchases, retailers can meet the consumer where their budget is and potentially bend it. This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Original Factory Shop has promoted joint managing director Ian Williams to chief executive, effective immediately as his fellow MD Phil Briggs leaves the business after five years. The retailer renewed its £12m asset backed loan facility, which was due to expire in April, for three more years last month.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

This is a direct and relatively simple means to take consumers to experiential landing pages where retailers and brands can share information about products, including new launches, recipes, instructions, promotions and more. 4) Think Big: Improve supply chain and inventory management. 2) Think Big: Improve customer satisfaction.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

.— Publix Super Markets on Monday announced that two members of its executive team are retiring, and another has been promoted. DiGrazia, 60, began his Publix career in 1992 as manager of business analysis and reporting in Lakeland, Fla. He was promoted to director in 1997 and to vice president and controller in 2002.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Red Brick Road has created eight different ‘Amazon food smiles’ for the campaign, and a suite of contextual adverts promoting grocery items relevant to specific day-parts. Media planning and buying is by Rufus. There is also a two-week London-wide digital outdoor and digital display campaign.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

You can start by defining your content’s primary goals, which might include promoting specific products, informing customers about events or incentivizing activity on social media. Incorporate Promotions and Sales When planning your digital signage content, consider the frequency and timing of sales and promotions.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2024

Besant has been working at La Prairie for more than 13 years, serving as education director, regional training and events manager, and national training and events manager. Due to Besant’s promotion, the company is recruiting a new ANZ education manager.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This is why inventory management is key, especially as retailers look to deal with unsold merchandise after the holidays. “Retailers must pay close attention to consumption patterns and build flexibility into their inventory management to address the changing needs of consumers.” Offer Promotions & Product Markdowns.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 28, 2022

Dollar General has promoted seven executives to new leadership roles, the company said Tuesday. Mark Banister has been promoted to senior vice president, in-store experience. In this role, Banister will lead the space management, project execution and support, fixtures and supplies, and store planning teams.

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