article thumbnail

Carter’s Begins Search for New CEO Following Retirement of 30-Year Company Veteran

Retail TouchPoints

Westenberger joined Carters in 2009 and has held his current titles since March 2024. Carters will kick off the search for a new leader following the retirement of Michael Casey, who has held the Chairman and CEO titles at the childrens apparel brand for the past 15 years, capping off his three- decade-plus career with the company.

Apparel 277
article thumbnail

As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

Retail TouchPoints

They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic — and they’ve grown up with social media playing an increasingly large (and loud) role in shaping culture, including how these consumers shop, research and purchase products and services.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Hoka’s president Robin Green on intentional innovation with the launch of Bondi 9

Inside Retail

Hoka was founded in 2009 with a single vision to make running long distances feel easier by crafting a shoe optimised for downhill speed but it didnt take long for its founders, Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas Mermoud, to realise that its ultra-cushioned sole could translate to road running.

Marketing 245
article thumbnail

Noosa Chocolate Factory revamps its Adelaide location 

Inside Retail

Noosa Chocolate, founded in 2009, pledges to “uncomplicated chocolate products made fresh in the last 72 hours” The company operates five sites, three of which combine the cafe concept. Larger rival chocolatier Haighs Chocolates is building a $130 million manufacturing and warehouse hub.

Location 130
article thumbnail

Navigating the World of API and End-to-End Testing in Retail

Retail TouchPoints

With his now Co-founder Tal Barmeir sharing Arielis interest in test automation and a huge passion for software, the pair set about establishing a joint venture, Experitest in July 2009, later acquired by Digital.ai. Israel and Bangalore.

article thumbnail

KFC COO Rob Swain on leadership, growth and the secret to career longevity

Inside Retail

Since first joining the team in 2009 as an area coach, Swain has steadily worked his way up the corporate ladder to reach his current position as KFCs global chief operations officer. Rob Swain: I joined in 2009 after the height of the crash and right after I’d gotten an MBA. Inside Retail: How did you get your start with KFC?

ATS 130
article thumbnail

Lekker Bikes makes its Brisbane debut

Inside Retail

Found by Meindert Wolfraad in 2009, the company sells a range of premium electric bikes to urban commuters. Dutch urban e-bike brand Lekker has opened its first flagship at the Albion Fine Trades precinct in Brisbane CBD.

ATS 297