Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Our customers look to Davids for all things wedding and planning, and Pearl Media Network will now allow advertisers to authentically capture our audiences, tapping into consumers during the household formation a true first for the industry, said Elina Vilk, Chief Business Officer at Davids Bridal in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

At the same time, underfunded sustainability teams spend much of their time educating other departments rather than executing initiatives. Embed Sustainability Across the Company This topic is front of mind for OnePointFive as we look systemically at how organizations can accelerate their decarbonization plans.

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Supply Chain Management Finance Accounting Management 277

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Vuori has received a $400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 that values the activewear brand at $4 billion just six years after its debut. Launched in 2016 as a DTC business, Vuori has since expanded to brick-and-mortar via wholesale at retailers including Nordstrom and REI , as well as with 10 standalone stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2025

Reward Actions Both Before and After the Purchase Discounts tend to be a one-and-done proposition, effectively beginning and ending at checkout. Customers receive a digital gift card instantly at the time of purchase, as opposed to waiting weeks or months for a rebate.

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Payment Services Promotions Checkout Planning 262

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

DTC brand Good American has introduced a new immersive in-store experience at its LA flagship in the Westfield Century City mall, powered by a series of Samsung commercial LED displays. Launched in 2016, the brand opened its flagship store in June 2023. Image courtesy Samsung Inside the store a custom 31.5-foot-wide

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

At the iconic intersection of Broadway and 57 th Street, Nordstrom is launching Bode at The Corner, the first in a series of pop-ups and brand takeovers in a dedicated space at the Nordstrom NYC flagship.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Citing challenging macro-economic dynamics and “execution challenges” at the Old Navy brand, Gap Inc. Same-store sales at Old Navy were flat compared to 2019 in the fiscal fourth quarter, reported in March. Green took the helm at Old Navy in October 2020, following a stint as President and CEO at sister brand Athleta.

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Drop-Shipping ATS Shipping Promotions 275

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In 2016, it became the first national British newspaper to move fully online , and now it is among the first publishing outlets to employ a new technology that turns its articles into commerce vehicles. British newspaper The Independent has always been a bit of a rebel.

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Merchant Services Checkout ATS Fulfillment 278

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

“Priceline’s relentless innovation and continued efforts to refine its digital and physical retail offering have positioned it at the forefront of the Australian market not just as a pharmacy but a leading omnichannel shopping destination for consumers,” said the judges.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Akeroyd is currently CEO of Gianni Versace SpA , a position he has held since 2016. Gobbetti is leaving Burberry at the end of 2021 to take the reins at Salvatore Ferragamo. At Burberry he will report to Chair Murphy and the Board of Directors. He will succeed Marco Gobbetti, who was named Burberry CEO in 2017.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2025

Ros brings over a decade of experience at LVMH, most recently serving as president and CEO of Louis Vuitton in Mainland China. Ros began his career at Marks and Spencer in the UK before taking on senior roles at Diesel and Tous. Ros began his career at Marks and Spencer in the UK before taking on senior roles at Diesel and Tous.

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Fashion Customer Experience Marketing ATS 130

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2025

At LVMH, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and the longevity of our brands depends on attracting the most talented and passionate individuals , said Gena Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer at LVMH North America in comments shared with Retail TouchPoints. This year the coveted roles are open to U.S.

Visual Merchandising 213

Visual Merchandising Employee Engagement Customer Experience Fulfillment 213

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Just nine months after taking on the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Torrid , Tim Martin has resigned “to pursue other opportunities,” effective May 26, 2023. His responsibilities will be handled by other executives at the apparel, intimates and accessories retailer.

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Finance Accessories Apparel Management 269

Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2025

Alceon acquired Noni B in 2014 at what it no doubt thought was a bargain price of 51 cents a share, valuing the retailer at $16.4 In the 2016 financial year, the first under Alceon ownership, Noni B posted a modest $2.2 million, but Noni B’s best days were behind it. million in 2006 to a $7.8 million loss in 2014.

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Fashion Net Profit Specialty Retailers Planning 147

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Back in 2016, Ron Johnson was asked in a fireside chat at Shoptalk about the biggest mistake he had ever made. Additionally, cash flow became a problem as the company was hit hard by the broader tech selloff at the beginning of this year. Ron Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Enjoy Technology. His response: “Going to JCPenney.”

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Telecommunications Finance Store Operations ATS 325

Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2022

Between December 2016 and September 2019, the company admitted to receiving $58 million in cost-per-click fees from offers that weren’t the cheapest choice available for a given hotel. Trivago had used an algorithm to determine which travel booking site paid the highest cost-per-click fee and highlighted them on its website.

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Advertising Consumer ATS 363

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Yume, founded by Katy Barfield in 2016, is a food redistribution platform that helps prevent food waste by connecting surplus food from manufacturers, to other businesses and charities that can use it. If you look at a standard pallet holding half a ton at about 1.2 million tonne per annum food waste problem.

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Consumer ATS Supermarket 162

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2022

Torrid has appointed Lisa Harper as its new CEO, as current CEO Liz Muñoz steps into a newly created position as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at the apparel retailer that serves women sizes 10 to 30. The change at the top comes amid a number of leadership shifts taking effect immediately.

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Apparel Accounting Management Consumer 263

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2024

Our new Denim Take Back Event is an easy way for families to give their used denim a new life,” said Gena Fox, SVP of Merchandising for Apparel and Accessories at Target in a statement. million pounds of materials since 2016. The offer, which must be redeemed by Aug. million car seats and 39.7

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Apparel Accessories Shopping ATS 279

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2021

Patel has been with Belk since 2016, joining as EVP, GMM, Men’s and Ecommerce. Prior to joining Belk, Patel was SVP at Kohl’s , VP at Lands’ End and held other roles at Abercrombie & Fitch , Target and Gap. We quickly adapted to the challenges the pandemic threw at us this past year.

Promotions 264

Promotions Visual Merchandising Marketing Shopping 264

Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2024

PE Nation creative director Pip Edwards has stepped down from the role, but will maintain her directorship and shareholding in the fashion brand she co-founded in 2016. Earlier this year, PE Nation launched a new look as part of its rebranding initiative, at Australian Fashion Week.

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Fashion ATS Accessories 273

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Akeroyd has served at Versace as CEO since June 2016, helping the brand reorganise and accelerate its growth. Prior to Versace, he was CEO at Alexander McQueen from 2004 to 2016. Akeroyd has also held several senior fashion roles at London-based luxury department store Harrods. “I

Department Stores 246

Department Stores Fashion Returns Planning 246

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

lululemon athletica has promoted Meghan Frank to CFO, making her the first woman to hold the role at the company. She brings more than 20 years of experience within the retail industry, including four years at lululemon.

Finance 278

Finance Promotions Planning ATS 278

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In the past three years, the average employee experienced 10 planned enterprise changes, up from two in 2016. Its exhausting and the Harvard Business Review tells us that employees willingness to support enterprise change collapsed to just 43 per cent in 2022 compared to 74 per cent in 2016. Its a purpose program not a change program.

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Management Accounting Planning Customer Experience 130

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

But those plans are now at a standstill, with Steinhoff citing “volatility in the IPO market” as the reason behind the decision in a statement : “Mattress Firm continues to actively explore all options and paths forward, including resuming the IPO process once the markets are favourable.”.

Marketing 311

Marketing Accounting Planning Returns 311

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The suggestion of sexual violence at the start of the advertisement was extremely inappropriate in an advertisement for burgers.”. “The majority of the Panel considered that the opening scene of the advertisement… was menacing and suggestive of sexualised violence,” reads a report by Ad Standards. The ad in question.

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Marketing Advertising Accounting ATS 331

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

in 2016 and has since grown to include more than 110 aircraft across 70 destinations worldwide. Each plane will ship thousands of packages every day from the 1.1 million sellers in India across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, India, helping to move goods faster and more cost-effectively from fulfillment centers to last-mile carriers.

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Fulfillment Shipping Location Marketing 331

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

The closure, which is scheduled to be completed by June 30, could affect hundreds of jobs at the facility. Workers at the facility also have published LinkedIn posts stating that the facility is closing. The jobs lost as a result of the closure would come on top of two other rounds of layoffs in just over six months.

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Planning ATS Fulfillment 299

Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2025

March has started off a bit better,” he said at a press conference. at 1246 GMT, a level not seen since November 2016. Chief executive Arne Freundt said Puma’s target consumers in the United States were not spending due to economic uncertainty. “February was bad. Puma shares slumped 23 per cent to $23.86

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Planning Consumer Management ATS 130

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Resale streetwear and lifestyle platform StockX is one of the hottest retailers at the moment, where customers can purchase exclusive, authenticated products from sneakers to handbags from sellers or its DropX model concept. Earlier this year, it entered the Australian market and in May, it opened an authentication hub in Melbourne.

Management 242

Management Marketing ATS Accessories 242

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

His pre-Belk roles include senior leadership positions at Kohl’s and Lands’ End. He has approximately two decades of experience in operations, merchandising, supply chain and retail and store operations, including time spent at Target and Gap. . Patel joins GameStop as the retailer attempts its own turnaround effort.

Store Operations 275

Store Operations Promotions Planning Management 275

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

If visitors don’t want a pre-prepared dish, they also can purchase Impossible Foods retail products at the PlantX Bodega inside the food hall to make their own plant-based creations at home. “It’s been a natural evolution for us to create our own branded dining experience to showcase our delicious food.

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ATS Customer Experience 263

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The latest store is at Hogan’s Corner in Hoppers Crossing, the site of the company’s first bakery, where founder Daniel Bartalotta began baking donuts eight years ago while still at primary school. It trades from 5am to midnight. The company purchased the Hogan’s Corner space to add to its 25 other locations in Victoria.

Supermarket 264

Supermarket Planning Location Shopping 264

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning retailers from offering any type of plastic bag to customers at the point of sale. 1, 2026, is designed to close a loophole in the plastic bag ban that was passed by the California legislature in 2014 and affirmed by voters in a 2016 referendum, according to the AP.

Point of Sale 262

Point of Sale Checkout Consumer ATS 262

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

“We know what an incredibly difficult time this is for those affected by the floods, and we know the road to recovery will be a long journey,” said Dana Paris, Chief Marketing Officer at Canidae Pet Food in a statement.

Promotions 288

Promotions Marketing Management ATS 288

Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

million for exploiting migrant workers, including underpaying staff $653,129 between February 2016 and January 2020. The outlets traded as Sushi Bay, except for one store located at Miranda Westfield, which traded as Moduwa Ramen and Bar. They have now closed, except the one at Campbelltown, which is under the control of a liquidator.

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Location ATS 274

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 25, 2020

At that time, the e-Commerce giant unveiled tools capable of scanning more than 5 billion product listing updates per day in search of fakes. In November 2016, Amazon filed its first-ever lawsuits against alleged counterfeiters. In March 2019 Amazon launched Project Zero to detect fake products before they are purchased.

Payment Services 312

Payment Services Accounting Location ATS 312