Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

Half of these pet-owning households are run by millennials and Gen Zers, who don’t just look at their pets as “furry friends” but as their children. The company was founded in 2012 with its core product offering, BarkBox. Consumers want what is best for their dog; it’s personal. At Bark, it’s more than attribution.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2021

His results-driven leadership style and passion for building consumer-centric global brands will be instrumental in maximizing the full potential of our three luxury fashion houses,” Idol said in a statement. Over the course of career, Schulman also has held various roles at Jimmy Choo, Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci. “I

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Despite these evolutionary changes, humans still process images 60,000 times faster than text, and nearly 90% of information transmitted to the brain is visual , according to Lilly Hsueh, VP of Customer Success Management at digital asset management solution Cloudinary. It’s usable by everyday consumers, and that’s what makes it powerful.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The idea for Singles Day had originated at China’s Nanjing University back in 1993 and was originally called “Bachelor’s Day.” How much do consumers spend? When did the idea of Singles Day originate? trillion yuan ($157.97 billion), according to data from consultancy firm Bain.

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Inside Retail

JULY 9, 2024

Walmart is facing a potential class action lawsuit over unfair and deceptive pricing practices that could cost consumers millions of dollars a year. The 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago last week ruled that the company must face a lawsuit claiming it charges higher prices at the register than it posts on store shelves.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

can link eligible accounts to earn 2% cash back from Bank of America (on top of the rewards and benefits they already earn on qualifying purchases) and one Star for every $2 spent at Starbucks. The millions of BoA cardholders and Starbucks Rewards members in the U.S.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2022

In the past two years, we have seen a seismic shift in the way consumers in Southeast Asia purchase technology,” Alex Tan, managing director for HP Malaysia told Inside Retail. From HP’s internal research, the company has found that nearly 50 per cent of consumers still prefer shopping in physical stores to online.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited Rite Aid from using facial recognition technology in its stores, claiming the retailer failed to implement reasonable security procedures and prevent harm to consumers.

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Inside Retail

JULY 9, 2024

In the touristy Saint-Ouen flea market, not far from the Stade de France where athletes will compete in this summer’s Paris Olympics, police officers swarmed in at dawn on April 3 and shut down 11 stores selling counterfeit bags and shoes. Seventy tonnes of products were destroyed in March alone, the letter said.

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Retail Dive

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The agency acknowledged that consumer interest in more sustainable retail products has risen since it last updated its “Green Guides” in 2012.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2024

The recent C-suite shuffles between two of the Australian retail industry’s biggest players — Brett Blundy’s BBRC and Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments — are prime examples of how businesses at the top successfully operate, an industry expert says. million business to a $319.8 million global retailer.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

This article delves into the psychological effects of the Olympics, explores how they influence consumer behaviour and provides insights into what retailers can do to capture and extend the positive sentiments the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will generate. So let’s start by looking at these key emotions a little more deeply.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2023

Chinese nationalism is on the rise, with an accompanying disdain among a broad swathe of consumers for foreign products. At one point in 2021, there was even a half-hearted boycott of foreign brands that had announced they would stop using cotton produced in the Xinjiang region. per cent over the next five years.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2021

As the quality of living and workers’ wages reached new heights, Western brands spotted a golden opportunity and raced to set up shop in the East to reach China’s 1 billion consumers (and counting). Today Li-Ning is valued at US$7 billion, chasing the top American and German sportswear giants. Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Starbucks operates in India through a 50:50 joint venture with Tata Consumer Products called Tata Starbucks. Launched in 2012, Tata Starbucks now operates more than 390 stores across 54 Indian cities, with approximately 4,300 employees. To meet this goal, the company will open one new Starbucks in the country every three days.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Beginning as a farmers’ market stall in Singapore in 2012, premium ice cream brand The Ice Cream & Cookie Co (ICC) is now bringing its products to its second international market after Malaysia, opening its first store in Central’s Gough Street in Hong Kong later this month. “It It is our first concept store.

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Inside Retail

MAY 21, 2024

Australian direct-to-consumer brand Who Gives A Crap disrupted the way consumers bought toilet paper almost a decade ago; now its CEO is challenging businesses across the supply chain to “give a crap”. What progress has Who Gives A Crap made towards its mission since being founded in 2012? That’s how we’ve looked at it.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

External economic factors, such as fluctuating interest rates, an unpredictable housing market and persistent inflation have prompted consumers to rethink their spending habits. Faced with shifting economic and consumer dynamics, retail leaders strive to unlock strategies that turn losses into profits. In 2019, it declined to 6.7%

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

“Bellettini had been operating in a dual role since 2023 and given the challenges Kering faced this year, it was critical for her to fully concentrate on her role as Deputy CEO of the Group,” Mathew Dixon, partner at DHR Global, told Inside Retail. Gianfranco Gianangeli began his career at Bottega Veneta in 2006.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The Retail Food Group (RFG) will pay $5 million to some franchisees of Michel Patisserie stores as part of a court-enforceable undertaking that settles the unconscionable conduct proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Waiving historical debts. This story originally appeared on Franchise Executives.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The Retail Food Group (RFG) will pay $5 million to some franchisees of Michel Patisserie stores as part of a court-enforceable undertaking that settles the unconscionable conduct proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Waiving historical debts. This story originally appeared on Franchise Executives.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

True Religion is just the latest in a wave of popular, Y2K-era fashion labels experiencing a revival at the moment. By 2013, the company reached peak profit, when it hit $490 million in revenue, after nearly tripling sales between 2007 and 2012. So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

Co-founder Stuart Landesberg is out as CEO and is being replaced by Jeff Yurcisin, who previously held CEO positions at Zulily and Shopbop and was a longtime Amazon executive. I’m proud of the impact of our work on the broader industry and how we, together, create a more sustainable future at a time when change is so urgent.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Karen Boone, former Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at Restoration Hardware , has been appointed Chairperson of the Board, while Uber veteran Tammy Albarrán was named Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Foley and Kushi have remained heavily involved with Peloton since they founded the company in 2012.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As consumers sought convenience and at-home solutions during the pandemic, subscription services across various sectors saw unprecedented growth. Consumers in the subscription economy are increasingly discerning, prioritising value in their purchasing decisions as costs of living remain a top concern,” Almadrones said.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the early 2010s, the Millennial generation gave rise to a slew of direct-to-consumer brands, such as Everlane, Warby Parker and Bonobos. Here’s a closer look at how Teddy and Sheet Society are tapping into the growing demographic of Millennial parents. And with Millennials’ spending power estimated to be US$2.5

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Retail Wire

JULY 15, 2021

Hubert Joly is credited with turning Best Buy around after joining the consumer electronics retailer in 2012. His humanistic and empathetic approach to leadership is credited with helping to make necessary cultural changes at the company that led to its success during and after his tenure.

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Inside Retail

MAY 14, 2024

Requests to Good360 from charities increased by 400 per cent at the start of the year, compared to the same period in 2023,” Alison Covington, founder and managing director, of Good360 Australia, told Inside Retail. Partners with benefits For retailers, the problem with holding deadstock doesn’t stop at the opportunity cost.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2024

It is removing all non-electric bikes from its offering and reversing course on its direct-to-consumer strategy as it looks to expand its market share. Localised design Lekker adapted the build of its product offering to suit the Australian market and consumer preferences which contrast with the European markets. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As we fast approach Q4 2023, there is one topic at the forefront of every retailer’s mind: holiday shopping. It completely reimagined Samsung’s approach to retail training by allowing Samsung to implement immersive VR experiences at scale. Is there an area that can improve the associate/consumer interaction?

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Joshua Alliance, who is a non-executive director of N Brown, made an offer at 40p per share through the acquisition vehicle Falcon 24 Topco, which represents a premium on the Simply Be and Jacamo owner’s last closing price of 27p and an average price of less than 20p over the past year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2024

At the height of the COVID pandemic the might of ecommerce was laid bare. Cost of goods is increasing whereas consumer confidence is decreasing, so businesses need to rethink their marketing strategy and drive incremental gains. In November 2021 the UK saw a total of 321 million ecommerce transactions, according to Statista.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Thousands of beauty-lovers descended on New York City recently to enjoy the return of Sephoria, a consumer beauty event that Sephora first launched in 2018. This year marked the return of the in-person festival, held at Skylight at Essex Crossing in Lower Manhattan, alongside the virtual version.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There’s no question that rising prices have altered consumer behaviors. Whether they’re choosing lower-cost private-label items at the grocery store, cutting back on discretionary apparel purchases or spending less on electronics, persistent price increases are top-of-mind for shoppers across all retail sectors.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 26, 2023

Previously, Standley served as chief executive officer of Rite Aid from 2010-2019, with the additional title of chairman from 2012-2018. While leading at both Rite Aid and Walgreens, Standley served on the NACDS Board of Directors twice. He served as NACDS Chair from April 2014 to April 2015 while at Rite Aid. Fred Meyer Inc.;

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

The FTC accused the e-commerce giant of duping “millions of consumers” into purchasing subscriptions for Prime services. “This is the first time a court is looking at the adequacy of these types of disclosures and other practices that have become pretty common now,” she said. .” The retailer reached a $2.35

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2022

SMS marketing is a staple in today’s direct-to-consumer toolkit, opening new opportunities for customer engagement, retention, and revenue growth. The channel’s reach and popularity have extended to all corners of the world, including in Australia, where more brands and consumers are going mobile to not only communicate but shop.

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