Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

has announced a series of executive leadership appointments across its merchandising and store organizations, effective immediately, including the promotions of Jamie Nordstrom to the role of Chief Merchandising Officer, Fanya Chandler to President of Nordstrom stores and Gemma Lionello to the newly created role of President of Nordstrom Rack.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Save A Lot is bringing retail media capabilities to its network of 800 independently owned and operated stores to boost their competitive advantage and better serve price-conscious consumers. In today’s competitive landscape, delivering value extends beyond pricing.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2024

Since launching its retail media network, RedMedia , in September 2023, Hy-Vee has been focused on building out its media offerings and capabilities. Most recently, she served as President and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi X , a full-service agency within Publicis Groupe. “The

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

Canseco’s Market , Harps Foods and Price Chopper have joined the 600+ retail banners using Instacart Storefront to support their ecommerce sites. The solution features built-in catalog services and automated marketing campaigns as well as flexible fulfillment solutions that allow retailers to choose the model that works best for their stores.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Mattress retailer Forty Winks has appointed Daniel “Pancho” Gutstein as the new CEO, effective in mid-January next year. He also worked as SVP of merchandising, reporting to the president of Puma North America. Prior to the new role, Gutstein served as GM of Puma Oceania.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 27, 2023

Claire’s has named Claudia Lima-Guinehut as EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, reporting to CEO Ryan Vero. She will lead the retailer’s global merchandising, sourcing and design strategy as well as the brand’s piercing business. Lima-Guinehut brings more than 20 years of omnichannel experience to the role.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Retailers have been using visual merchandising and props to draw in customers for as long as shops have been open. Tyrone Cano, head honcho at Propability, said to put it simply, visual merchandising is very important, almost essential, for retailers.

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365 Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

London’s Business Design Centre is gearing up to host the Visual Merchandising and Display Show 2024 from the 16th to 17th of April, marking a key gathering for professionals in the realms of retail display and visual merchandising. Retail Focus, as the official media partner, invites you to secure your place at [link].

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While discounts and deals will be core, the ailing department store chain is also prioritizing in-store merchandising and curation to improve the customer experience. To make finding the perfect gift even easier, Kohl’s has developed a new front-of-store experience, aptly called Gift Shop, that is curated for various holiday gifting needs.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2024

You may recall that last year, Target caught a lot of flak from LGBTQ+ groups for moving (and in some cases removing altogether) Pride-themed merchandise from prominent locations in its stores. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): What do you think of the way Target handled the controversy over Pride merchandise in 2023?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Party City has launched a new digital party-planning marketplace, aptly called Party+ Marketplace , that brings together local vendors and service providers with the retailers’ range of party supplies. Suppliers and service providers will work with customers directly through the Party+ platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2023

Digital luxury platform Saks is doubling down on the success of its exclusive Limitless membership program for top clients with expanded services and benefits, including access to members-only experiences and one-of-a-kind merchandise. For example, Saks Limitless stylists can service clients digitally or in a store.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Walmart has onboarded Rina Hurst as the new VP of its Walmart GoLocal delivery service platform. During her tenure at Shipt, Hurst drove strategic retail, brand and innovation partnerships and played a central role in optimizing order volume. The main goal, according to Jennifer McKeehan, SVP of End-to-End Delivery at Walmart U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 26, 2023

Additionally, current EVP and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Muriel Gonzalez has been named President of Vitamin Shoppe. Gonzalez joined Vitamin Shoppe in 2020 and has overseen merchandising, marketing, branding, content and creative, product development and private brand initiatives.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Decker joined The Home Depot in 2000 and was named President and COO in October 2020, responsible for global store operations, global supply chain, outside sales and service and real estate as well as merchandising, marketing and online strategy. I have tremendous confidence that he will guide our company to new heights.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Lowe’s EVP and Chief Brand and Marketing Officer Marisa Thalberg has left the company after working with the home improvement retailer since February 2020. To improve alignment across the business and position Lowe’s for success, we need deep integration between marketing, merchandising and stores,” said a company spokesperson. “To

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

The retailer “will be removing physical media and updating our mobile, digital imaging, computing, tablets and smart home departments,” said Barry. “We The retailer added paid membership tiers to its program in May 2023 , and Barry reported that the two-tiered My Best Buy programs had 7 million members at the end of FY2024. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

I have very vivid memories about Service Merchandise , a now-defunct business with a unique ordering process focused on catalog inventory. Service Merchandise was a bit more fun than today’s similar IKEA shopping experience because it carried more than mediocre DIY housewares and furniture. Don’t remember it?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2023

and one of five the specialty retailer plans to launch in its fiscal 2023, which ends March 30, 2024. Beyond its 12,500 square feet of selling space, the store touts a full Custom Spaces Studio featuring its Preston, Avera and Elfa lines, a curated assortment of complementary general merchandise and in-home services.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Coldwater Creek has completed its purchase of Soft Surroundings , a women’s clothing and accessories retailer that filed for bankruptcy protection in September 2023. ” As part of its restructuring agreement, Soft Surroundings closed its brick-and-mortar stores, but it has continued to operate as an online DTC retailer.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

The DCs — to be located in Detroit, southern Los Angeles, San Antonio and Toronto — will stock large, bulky merchandise like lumber, insulation and roofing shingles that can be ordered in job lot quantities and delivered directly to professionals’ job sites.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2022

Lowe’s and Petco are piloting a new store-in-store program that will bring a selection of Petco’s pet products and services to the home improvement retailer. This partnership enhances the total home solution we offer them by bringing home improvement and pet care products, services and expertise together under one roof.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Staples has been expanding its integrations with other retailers and service providers in recent months. The retailer agreed to let its stores function as return centers for Amazon in June 2023 and partnered with DoorDash for deliveries in August 2023. Retail in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Over the years the retailer has carved a unique space in the Hispanic market thanks to its unique approach to financing, in-store services and merchandising. Merchandise mix varies based on local tastes and preferences. Joseph Sherwood founded Daniel’s Jewelers in 1948 to make jewelry more accessible for all families.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s a vibrant opportunity that retail professionals should enthusiastically mark in their diaries. It is a must-attend occasion for those striving to stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving retail industry. The event is a showcase of creativity, innovation, and excellence in visual merchandising and display.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

Scheduled for April 16th-17th, 2024 at London’s Business Design Centre, the Visual Merchandising and Display Show is not just an event; it’s a pivotal gathering for any industry aiming to enhance its physical spaces.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The NYC-headquartered Fillogic will support the retailer through ecommerce and store-based fulfillment, reverse logistics and returns, forward-staging of inventory and final-mile delivery. Century 21 also will utilize one of Fillogic’s micrologistics hubs that has been converted from a retail space. ” .

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Forbes Todd Automotive Group has introduced an AI computer vision solution at its Audi Dallas location as it seeks to offer customers a more immersive environment with a touchless approach to merchandising. In my showroom I would love to have each model with a HoverTouch,” said McCollum in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 8, 2024

The competition is open to independent specialty and natural food brands generating $2 million to $8 million in net retail sales, and the products should operate in areas such as functional beverage, hydration, low sugar or carb, high protein, global flavors, healthy snacking and prepared meals and premium pet items. on March 13.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In 2021, returns cost retailers a whopping $761 billion , or almost 17% of total U.S. retail sales. How online retailers handle merchandising, use technology and approach return policies can mean the difference between waste and wins. Retailers can also create a return policy that avoids waste.

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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

JULY 7, 2022

Discount home goods retailer Big Lots will offer same-day delivery services from more than 1,000 of its stores across the U.S. This partnership expands our ability to provide exceptional deals on top brands, surprising finds and best-in-class service to a new community of customers via same-day delivery.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Rapid delivery services are changing the convenience store landscape by adding even more options for hungry shoppers to stock up on what they need on their own schedules. The rapidly growing retailer, which raised $100 million in a February 2022 funding round, plans to open 25 new stores in 2022 , with more coming in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Walmart believes customers will benefit from the parcel stations by giving them additional time to place online orders on a larger merchandise assortment for next-day delivery. In-store associates will benefit from a more efficient distribution process.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2022

American sports retailer Lids – which operates the US NBA’s flagship stores – has opened Australia’s first, in Melbourne, Victoria with a second planned for Sydney later this year. Lids’ president, Brittan Maughan, said the company recognised a growing ‘appetite’ for NBA goods in Australia and expanded that into a retail offering.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Reporting by the business media of retail sales and other economic data produced by governments in developing Asia is often too trusting. Officially then, China’s retail sales rose by 4.7 per cent and services up 10.0 The online share of total retail sales is now 23 per cent. These showed good growth of 5.5

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