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Hanna Andersson Gives Fans What They’ve Long Wanted — A Loyalty Program

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In addition to discounts, program members also will receive shipping perks, early access to sales and new product launches, and exclusive access to limited edition drops. In 2019, Hanna Andersson shifted to a fully DTC model , closing all its stores and ending its wholesale business.

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Retail Sales Grew 3% Over Extended Holiday Purchase Period — And the Season Isn’t Over Yet

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In fact, the impacts of the most unique holiday in decades are still being felt: retailers should plan for continued shipping delays in the short term, and also continue to refine their omnichannel operations as they prepare for the rest of 2021. 3 shopping day in 2019. 11 through Dec. 24, 2020), or 2.4% 1 through Dec.

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Michaels Prepares Marketplace Offering to Offer More Than ‘Just Coupons and Discounts’

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The retailer also is currently seeking third-party solution providers in areas including payment processors, order management and shipping and fulfillment. Michaels’ CEO Ashley Buchanan first revealed plans for a marketplace in a February 2021 story in The Wall Street Journal. Michaels gained access to some of A.C.

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Headwinds at Gap: Old Navy CEO Out, Banana Republic UK to Shutter Ecommerce Operations

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Same-store sales at Old Navy were flat compared to 2019 in the fiscal fourth quarter, reported in March. The company is clearly also hoping a leadership change will help to right the Old Navy ship. “As In another sign of trouble for the parent company, Banana Republic will shut down its ecommerce operations in the UK on May 31, 2022.

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Under Armour Makes Brand Leadership Shakeup to Support Turnaround Efforts

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In his most recent role, Liedtke was credited with orchestrating the creation and implementation of a five -year plan that drove more than $8 billion in revenue growth for Adidas, promising results for Under Armour, which has unveiled extensive plans to tackle business declines.

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Holiday 2021 Wrap-Up: Safety Protocols and Early Shopping Led to a Successful Season

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compared to 2019 for the six weeks from Nov. drop in 2020. “It’s The other complicating factor is you’ve got consumers who are incredibly aware of the supply chain, inventory and shipping challenges that are out there. Overall sales were up 8.5% year-over-year during the period from Nov. 1 through Dec.

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Communication Will be Key for Merchants This Holiday Season

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The 2020 ecommerce holiday shopping and shipping season is expected to eclipse years past. Retailers will have to have a definitive plan to communicate order confirmations, delivery updates and delay notifications. Customers understand that, and just want to be informed as close to real time as possible so they can plan accordingly.