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BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Interim Leader President and CEO

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BJ’s Wholesale Club has appointed Bob Eddy as the company’s new President and CEO. Eddy joined BJ’s in 2007 and assumed the role of EVP and CFO in 2011. Eddy joined BJ’s in 2007 and assumed the role of EVP and CFO in 2011. Baldwin, Executive Chairman of BJ’s Wholesale Club in a statement. “We

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Reports: Nike Cutting Ties With Six Retailers, Including DSW and Urban Outfitters

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The shoe retailer reportedly closed its wholesale accounts with Fred Meyer , Zappos , Dillard’s , City Blue , VIM , EbLens , Belk , Bob’s Stores and Boscov’s in August 2020. The shoe brand is planning to expand its own brick-and-mortar footprint with 30 additional stores in the second half of 2021.

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Rebecca Vallance appoints Peter Halkett as CEO

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Founded by Rebecca Vallance Gasan in London in 2011, the fashion brand is now available in boutiques and premium department stores in Europe, the US, and Australia. Prior to the new role, Halkett worked as CEO of Brandbank Group, Moochi, APG & Co, Kathmandu, Zintel, and Pacific Retail Group.

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Is it Time for RFID to Shine?

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In 2021, the average cost of an RFID tag was four cents , down 80% from 2011, according to McKinsey. However, the retailer may see that stock of a particular item is low at the relevant store, and demand planning could confirm that those items are likely to sell out before being replenished if that store handles fulfillment.

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How Aussie footwear brand Alias Mae stays on trend in a fast-moving market

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Tom Kirkhope founded the Australian fashion footwear brand Alias Mae in 2011. Drawing on his family background in footwear, and his own experience in the industry, having started working in Chinese footwear manufacturing in 2011, he launched Alias Mae as a wholesale business. Our major wholesale accounts are managed in-house.

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Untuckit is Setting Sights on Expansion and Internal Visibility is Helping it Get There

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The apparel retailer is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint with plans to open at least 14 new stores in 2024, bringing its store count to nearly 100. Additionally, Untuckit has officially entered the wholesale market following a pilot program with Macy’s that began in November 2023. “We retail setting. retail setting.

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Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

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Planned topics include: Tangible use cases for artificial intelligence (AI); Content marketing strategies that drive awareness and build trust; The evolution of contextual commerce through connected TV (CTV), retail media and other emerging channels. Founder and President Nick Bodkins describes Boisson as “the Sephora of NA.”