Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2023

The identification, payment, loyalty membership and entry solutions are currently deployed at a total of more than 400 locations in the U.S., We are always looking for new ways to delight our customers and improve the shopping experience,” said Leandro Balbinot, CTO at Whole Foods Market in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2024

“We are happy that we beat guidance, but more importantly we see some clear opportunities to drive even stronger performance,” O’Sullivan said on the call after outlining one such area: “We continue to see strong selling at our opening price points. The remaining two-thirds of the new locations planned for 2024 will open in the fall.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2024

Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis said the acquisition is aimed at strengthening Beyond’s position in the off-price market. plans to relaunch Overstock.com as a standalone site later this month. Newly appointed Beyond, Inc. Beyond paid $4.5 Now Beyond, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

PayPal is entering the media business with plans for a new advertising platform that will draw on its relationships with millions of consumers and merchants to help the latter “sell more products and services effectively,” according to a company statement. I’m thrilled to have Mark join our team and lead this important work.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

At 22,000 square feet , this first Addie’s store stocks a wide selection of national brands and local favorites that will be regularly updated based on customer searches and requests. Consumers purchase groceries through the Addie’s app or website and then choose a pickup window. of all U.S. ”

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Grocer Planning Supermarket Inventory Management 307

Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. The post Planning to sell online in the US?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2023

This includes new types of insurance plans and preventive tools like AI and threat monitoring. For example, implementing two-factor authentication login methods can increase customers’ account security. Additionally, hackers are more likely to assume retail businesses have excess cash at their disposal.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

At the same time, Ebay has introduced a new integration with digital IDs from Certilogo that will make it easier for sellers to list their items on the resale platform. Throughout the day, starting at 9 a.m. Slated for May 21, the holiday will be celebrated across the Ebay platform as the company unveils its latest Recommerce Report.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Nike has reportedly closed its accounts with DSW , Urban Outfitters , Shoe Show , Dunham’s Sports , Olympia Sports and Big 5 Sporting Goods as the retailer pulls out of specialty retailers and department stores, according to Forbes and other media outlets. billion , accounting for 35% of gross sales, according to Forbes.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

JOKR also is operating at a loss in Latin America, but they are totaling less than $10 million a month, according to Bloomberg. The delivery company is still investing in the region, which accounts for 90% of its business, with plans including further expansion through potential mergers and acquisitions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2023

Smith brings extensive experience in retail finance posts, including serving as CFO at Walmart from 2010 to 2014 and at Target from 2015 to 2020. Most recently, she was Chief Administrative Officer and CFO at Bright Health Group. Morris’ most recent role was as SVP of Enterprise Business Services at Walmart.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

Dollar General is planning to build three 1 million-square-foot distribution centers in an approximately $480 million combined investment to support the growing DG Private Fleet presence. At full capacity, the facilities, to be located in North Little Rock, Ark.; Aurora, Colo.; and Salem, Ore., will create up to 1,100 jobs.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

EWS’ owners debated a plan to allow shoppers to use Zelle directly for online purchases last year, but decided not to move forward, WSJ previously reported. The new, as-yet-unnamed digital wallet will be launched with Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards, with plans to add other card networks in the future.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Accounting Checkout 261

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

Becoming proficient at navigating these obstacles is key to protecting retail profits. As consumers faced higher prices at the gas pump, grocery stores and other places, many cut back on their spending, increasing the competition among retailers. Inflation and the Incredible Shrinking Margin.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Accounting Checkout 281

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Mattress Firm has withdrawn its plans for an IPO this year, according to documents filed with the SEC. After going private in 2016, the chain hit a few bumps in the road, including an accounting scandal that saw the resignation of the current CEO.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 27, 2024

“It’s still going to be challenging and a lot of hard work, but there is at least a realism in the goal of 50 per cent,” Par Stenmark, chief sustainability officer at Inter Ikea, told Reuters in an interview. Ikea’s use of raw materials such as wood accounts for the biggest share (45.9

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2024

Pureplay online furniture retailer Temple & Webster has an ambitious five-year growth plan, and TikTok could be the key to making it happen. Small screen; major ROI The launch of TikTok Shop in Australia, rumoured to be coming at the end of 2024, is set to shake up the social commerce scene, and Temple & Webster is ready for it.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The goal is to hold Amazon accountable for alleged labor abuses, environmental degradation and threats to democracy. Unions and allied groups are planning demonstrations in more than 20 countries, including major U.S. cities, Germany, the UK, Japan and Brazil.

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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. This requires targeted upskilling in critical areas like carbon accounting and management, sustainable procurement and stakeholder management. Our research highlights that U.S.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2024

Fiona Hayes, CEO, 7-Eleven, revealed the plan to the delegates at the Australian Franchise Summit in Melbourne today. “7-Eleven We are embarking on much broader journey, firstly in neighbourhoods, so we are planning to double our store growth over the next 10 years,” Hayes said. We see ourselves as a value player.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Sprouts currently operates more than 380 stores in 23 states and is looking to expand, with plans for new store growth of 10% annually beginning in 2024. Alongside that footprint reduction, Sprouts also plans to continue to invest in energy-efficient technologies to reduce its electricity usage in stores and distribution centers.

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Accounting Planning Marketing ATS 238

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

While the 2022 holiday season was by all accounts a success, retailers may want to buckle down as they head into the new year: four out of 10 U.S. While the 2022 holiday season was by all accounts a success, retailers may want to buckle down as they head into the new year: four out of 10 U.S. Retailers Must Show Economic Empathy.

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Payment Services Promotions Consumer Inventory Management 315

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

“We were attracted by Retail Zoo as a strong platform in the food retail sector, with market-leading brands in Boost and Betty’s,” said Georgina Varley, MD at Adamantem. Its burger chain business Betty’s, which accounts for 56 per cent of the company sales, has grown from eight stores to 54 over the past five years.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

million people plan to shop between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday in 2022, representing 69% of all holiday shoppers, according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Analytics. million people , 69% of those planning to shop across Thanksgiving weekend, heading out for deals. An estimated 166.3

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Shopping Department Stores Planning Accounting 245

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 12, 2023

Chico’s FAS has appointed David Oliver, SVP – Finance, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, to the role of EVP – CFO and Chief Accounting Officer, effective June 24, 2023. Current EVP – CFO Patrick Guido has resigned to accept a position at another company where he can be located closer to his family.

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Finance Accounting Location Planning 213

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

Apple plans to make Apple Pay Later available both in-store and online, a nod to the growing cross-channel popularity of BNPL services. They also can use the app to manage their payments, including the option to exit any payment plan by paying off the remainder of their balance. Investors’ fears are not unfounded.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

During the upcoming Retail Strategy & Planning Series , experts will explore these trends further to identify top tips and tactics for driving holiday sales results. Click here to register for the week-long Retail Strategy & Planning Series, which begins on Sept. In the key grocery category, Placer.ai A recent Placer.ai

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Merchant Services Returns Consumer Planning 287

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

This soft projection is reaffirmed by Salesforce consumer surveys indicating that although 47% of shoppers say they will buy the same amount as they did in 2023, 40% plan to spend less this year. Overall, Salesforce predicted that Chinese shopping apps will account for just over one in five ( 21% ) purchases this holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In fact, 89% of consumers have complaints about keeping track of their passwords and 54% have stopped using an account or online service because they became frustrated when trying to log in. During a time when they’re demanding greater security and privacy amid the AI boom, this is a viable long-term strategy to consider planning for now.

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Accounting Consumer Payment Services Planning 260

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Omnichannel planning is widely recognised as the contemporary, effective and optimal approach to coordinating digital media. We all know that crafting a brilliant digital media plan stems from developing a comprehensive digital strategy. Sure, there are obvious benefits to omnichannel planning, but are we omni-obsessed?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Lee will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, internal audit, accounting, investor relations, financial products and services and corporate development. Lee brings more than 25 years of experience in finance, strategy, team and culture leadership at PepsiCo, most recently as the company’s deputy CFO.

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Finance Accounting Planning ATS 227

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

million and now account for 21.3 per cent at the end of FY23. Over the last five years as CEO, King has been enacting his ‘customer-first plan’ which has re-established Myer as Australia’s 8th most trusted brand, according to Roy Morgan. per cent, compared to the first half of the last financial year.

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Department Stores Inventory Management Planning Returns 264

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2023

Chances are the next big retail breach will be caused by one of these four attacks: “CEO Fraud” As email security solutions get better at blocking traditional phishing messages, they are pushing cybercriminals to up the ante by impersonating real accounts. It is also invisible to both the victim and the company.

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Payment Services Accounting Management Planning 261

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

“Payments are a critical link between our brands and millions of URBN customers who expect checkouts to be as easy as trying on or adding items to a cart,” said Dave Hayne, CTO at URBN in a statement. Stripe lets us stay focused on building the best unified commerce experience possible by removing the complexity of payments across our brands.”

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Payment Services Merchant Services Checkout Accounting 227

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2021

consumers starting their online searches on Amazon, it essentially functions as a product search engine — and a very popular one at that. Even if you’re buying brands that no one’s ever heard of except on Amazon, the ‘on Amazon’ part is enough to look at the brand as a serious business opportunity.”. Want proof?

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Touchland’s rapid growth has inspired founder and CEO Andrea Lisbona to invest in a robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that supports scalable, data-driven expansion. Touchland analyzed data to understand consumer behaviors and found that shoppers were buying six or seven units at a time.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

To enter, members just need to log into their Diamond account between now and Nov. We know one-third of bridesmaids are engaged brides and almost half of brides are also bridesmaids,” said Kelly Cook, President of Brand, Technology and Finance at David’s Bridal in a statement.

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