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How accessories brand Hello Updo is challenging traditional beauty standards

Inside Retail

After a particularly hot day in the Dominican Republic, Hurtado experienced the lightbulb moment to launch her brand Hello Updo, a hair accessories brand specialising in products designed for voluminous hair with varied curl patterns. Yet, with this excitement also came concern about fulfilling the order.

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Amazon is set to take off in Australia this year, get ready

Inside Retail

This, combined with Amazons dedicated focus on building a vast fulfilment network to underpin its delivery proposition, has allowed the brand to achieve the size and scale it has in the UK. Fulfilment expansion Amazon Australia is heavily investing in expanding its fulfilment capabilities in the local market.

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Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million

Retail TouchPoints

Steve Madden has entered a definitive agreement to purchase UK-based Kurt Geiger footwear and accessories brand for 289 million ($364.1 million ) in cash from a group led by private equity firm Cinven. Kurt Geiger is on an expansion path in North America; the company opened its fourth U.S.

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David’s Bridal Says Yes to the Dress Again with New Resale Program

Retail TouchPoints

Secondhand wedding, bridesmaid and special occasion dresses, along with accessories, will be available through a curated, dedicated online storefront at 40% to 50% savings. David’s Bridal has introduced Adored by David’s , a resale program that will be managed by Arrive Recommerce.

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How retail COOs are pursuing a seamless supply chain

Inside Retail

Over the past 12 months, we have been building up our selection of products, investing in our operations network, and opening new fulfilment centres, said Anthony Perizzolo, general manager of delivery and supply chain for Amazon Australia.

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How Retailers can Build Their Fan Base with Frictionless Research Strategies

Retail TouchPoints

Give Them the Offers They Need Whether online shoppers are buying dental implants, fitness accessories or items for the house, they have their own conditions and styles. Example of chatbot-generated email for gaming consoles and accessories customers. Retailers can use this information to create unique promotions in real time.

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Target Names New COO, Divvies Up Merchandising Responsibilities

Retail TouchPoints

As COO, Fiddelke will oversee Target’s nearly 2,000 stores, its global supply chain network, fulfillment services, network capacity planning, enterprise operations and the teams responsible for building and remodeling Target stores and facilities. He will wear both hats until Target names a new finance chief.