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How Brands Can Deliver Sustainable Instant Commerce for Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as dramatic as the explosive rise of ecommerce. Perhaps one of the biggest pain points brands have struggled with in ecommerce over the past two years is meeting consumers’ increased demand for immediacy.

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Exclusive Q&A: How Stojo’s Sustainable Cups Spread from the MOMA Store to Target

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Modular replacement parts are available, allowing consumers to repair broken items rather than simply tossing them away. Packaging is made from post-consumer paper, printed with vegetable-based inks and uncoated for 100% recyclability. for millennial and Gen Z consumers” with products people are “proud to use.”.

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Claire’s Hires Children’s Place, Zara Vet as Chief Merchandising Officer

Retail TouchPoints

Her most recent job was as SVP of Global Merchandising and Strategic Partnerships at The Children’s Place , where she was responsible for creating and delivering product strategies for all brands across multiple channels of distribution, as well as leading operations for the wholesale and international franchise businesses from 2014 to 2023.

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Square Debuts Appointment Booking App to Help Service Providers Connect with Customers

Retail TouchPoints

Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. The Square Go app, available for free for both consumers and businesses, is currently available in the U.S. for iOS devices.

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Archie Rose’s new pop-up concept allows customers to customise their liquor

Inside Retail

Craft distillery Archie Rose has launched Tailored Spirits Live, a unique pop-up activation where consumers can customise their own gin or whisky. Established in 2014 by Will Edwards, Archie Rose Distilling Co is a Sydney-based craft distillery known for its range of spirits, including gin, vodka, whisky, and rum.

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Dollar General Promotes New President and CFO Following Strong Quarter

Retail TouchPoints

Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015. From 2004 to 2014 he served at Yum! The growth was credited to a slight increase in customer traffic and accelerated growth in the retailer’s market share of “highly consumable product sales.”

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The TJX Companies Agree to $13 Million Fine for Selling Recalled Products

Retail TouchPoints

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that The TJX Companies has agreed to pay a $13 million civil penalty for selling, offering for sale and distributing previously recalled consumer products. According to the charges, the products were sold in-store and online through the T.J. Maxx , Marshalls and HomeGoods banners.

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