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Why Stitch Fix is Focusing on its Human Stylists When Everyone Else is Talking About AI

Retail TouchPoints

While Stitch Fixs human-centered approach to AI hasnt changed since it was founded in 2011, the world around the company has changed dramatically. Funderburk and Zamansky shared how the company is doubling down on its human-centered AI approach to create a more customer-centric shopping experience and return the company to growth.

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Sales numbers show a return to the old normal

Retail Wire

Sales of products that skyrocketed early on during the novel coronavirus pandemic, including cleaning supplies and toilet paper, have returned to pre-pandemic levels. the first quarterly drop since 2011. A similar pattern is being seen with online order deliveries where UPS reported that package shipping volume was down 2.9

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Harvey Nichols appoints first creative director

Retail Gazette

Phelan returned to British Vogue in 1993, where she spent 18 years as co-creative director. She then joined Topshop as its creative director from 2011 to 2017. She returned to British Vogue in 2013 in a part-time role.

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Qurate Hires Nordstrom Vet to Lead Zulily as it Accelerates Personalized Digital Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

He was the first executive hired at HauteLook in 2008 and joined Nordstrom ’s leadership following that company’s acquisition in 2011. Boyle also has served in multiple leadership roles at other retailers, with an emphasis on driving digital growth.

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Behind Eggslut’s fall in Asia: The harsh reality of the F&B market 

Inside Retail

Founded in Los Angeles in 2011 by chef Alvin Cailan and his cousin Jeff Vales, the chain currently operates 12 locations globally. F&B establishments must also rotate menu offerings to keep customers returning to try new or seasonal dishes. Very few fast-casual restaurants can rely on a static menu and remain competitive.

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How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint by Utilizing 3D Imagery Instead of Photography

Retail TouchPoints

Reduce Carbon Emissions Associated with Product Returns. The average ecommerce return rate hovers around 20% to 30%. Cutting the number of product returns can greatly reduce the transportation and other steps (repackaging, warehousing, discarded products, etc.) that can increase carbon emissions.

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What Bapcor can learn from Bain’s long track record of PE bids

Inside Retail

From one analyst’s perspective, the Australian mergers and acquisitions landscape is considered to be relatively subdued, but there are signs that confidence in the market is returning. Investors are not seeking for their funds to be returned to them without any assets or growth to show for it,” Hough said.