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REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton

Retail TouchPoints

This article was first published in our sister brand Shop Eat Surf Outdoor A lot has happened politically and in the outdoor industry since REI s new President and CEOMary Beth Laughtonwas appointed to the role in January, she noted onstage at Outside Summit in Denver, Colo. last week. We need them to feel welcomed into our industry.

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How Retailers can Reduce Tax Complexities and Make the Nice List this Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

While this longer shopping season may benefit the consumer, it also poses sales tax complications for retailers that can last well into the new year when return season strikes. Complex Returns The holiday shopping season starts earlier than ever but it also ends later than ever for retailers that must handle a high volume of returns.

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How a B2B Resale Platform can Solve your Holiday Returns Pile-up

Retail TouchPoints

But on the heels of the biggest shopping season of the year comes a barrage of returned merchandise that will end up sitting idle in warehouses and cut significantly into the bottom line (without a proper resale strategy in place, that is). Ex: outdoor furniture fetches higher pricing in a shallow SKU listing.

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The Role of Visual Merchandising in Enhancing Sales Potential

Retail Focus

For example, a backyard equipment display featuring outdoor furniture alongside decorative plants creates an inviting atmosphere. For example, placing outdoor furniture in front of decorative items can inspire customers to imagine their own outdoor gatherings. Regular Changes : Update displays regularly to maintain a fresh look.

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Kontoor Brands to buy Helly Hansen from Canadian Tire Corporation

Inside Retail

Kontoor Brands, the apparel company behind Wrangler and Lee, is to acquire Canadian outdoor workwear brand Helly Hansen from Canadian Tire Corporation. Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen is known for its outdoor apparel and clothing innovations, including the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s and the H2Flow temperature regulation system.

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One of American Express’ signature grant programmes, Backing International Small Restaurants, returns to the UK

A1 Retail

Independent restaurant businesses in London and Manchester can now apply for grants of 11,000 to help grow their business as an American Express-supported grant programme returns for a fourth year to the UK. Applications for the Backing International Small Restaurants programme are now open and close on 30th June.

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VIVOBAREFOOT Opens New Bristol Store, Celebrating Reconnection to Nature, Movement, And Community

Retail Focus

Of course a full range of Vivobarefoot footwear, from everyday wear to performance and outdoor adventure shoes. Revivo gives worn and returned Vivos a new lease on life, with each pair is revived, reconditioned, and resold, drastically extending product lifespan and reducing landfill waste.

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