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Is General Pants Co next on Alquemie Group’s chopping block? Experts weigh in

Inside Retail

Alquemie Group is a multi-channel retail investment business managed by private-equity firm ACTA Capital, which was founded by businessman Richard Facioni in 2021. According to industry expert Brian Walker, sustained discounting could be the result of inventory misalignment, weak full-price sell-through and/or traffic dependency on markdowns.

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Maison Kitsuné and Hoka take divergent paths in physical retail – what to know

Inside Retail

It’s currently unclear whether the brand plans to reopen physical locations in the US in the future; however, Lellouche noted that North America will remain a priority for the company’s growth. “We She also noted the “excessive markdowns of what looks like seasonless and basic silhouettes and colours on their website.”

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Rack Room Shoes names chiefs of digital, merchandise

Retail Dive

Chief Marketing Officer Molly Hartney, who has been with the company since 2021, has been promoted to the newly created role of chief digital officer. Dive Brief: As part of a strategic company realignment, Rack Room Shoes this week announced the promotions of two people on its leadership team, according to a news release.

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How Retailers Can Strengthen Sustainability With Data-Driven Pricing Strategies

Retail TouchPoints

sustainability market is projected to reach $150 billion in sales by 2021, and nearly half of consumers say they would definitely or probably change their consumption habits to reduce their impact on the environment. Businesses can then better predict and measure markdown results while dynamically updating markdown plans.

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Lowe’s Expands DC-Based Delivery of Bulky Products to 8 More Regions

Retail TouchPoints

Lowe’s kicked off the transition to the market delivery model in 2021 in its Florida and Ohio Valley regions. The retailer also is guarding against supply chain shocks by expanding its network of coastal holding facilities, including a new one Lowe’s plans to open in Suffolk, Va. During the call on Nov.

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Kohl’s Aims to Shrink Excess Inventory, Modernize Stores

Retail TouchPoints

We did a good job in 2021,” said Kingsbury. The decline was primarily driven by clearance markdowns of approximately 750 basis points, according to CFO Jill Timm. 28, 2023. “We But [in] 2022, obviously, we had a big spike in the inventory. in Q4 2022.

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Recharge Your Digital Pricing Strategies with Data Science

Retail Focus

A recent global shopper survey revealed that while 78% of shoppers often or always shopped in-store prior to COVID, by spring 2021 that had dropped by half to 39%. Think of pricing in the context of the full lifecycle, from everyday price through promotions and markdowns/clearance. 41% to an in-store flyer today.