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Day two at NRF: Pattern Beauty, Tommy Hilfiger and the power of storytelling

Inside Retail

If you don’t have your narrative set, someone else will tell your story, said Katie Welch, the chief marketing officer of Rare Beauty. Ross wanted to find a haircare brand that carried products suited to a wide variety of hair textures that were also marketed and presented in a quality manner.

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Starbucks Replaces Top Finance Exec in Latest C-Suite Shuffle

Retail TouchPoints

Starbucks has named Cathy Smith as its new CFO, replacing the departing Rachel Ruggeri in the latest leadership change at the coffee retailer since September 2024 , when Brian Niccol joined the company as CEO. Smith has held CFO roles at leading retailers including Nordstrom, Target and Walmart International.

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Beyond Raises Red Flag on Container Store Partnership, Sets Jan. 31 Deadline to Pull Out

Retail TouchPoints

has raised concerns about its proposed partnership with The Container Store , saying it is concerned about the latter’s ability to secure the necessary financing and that it may terminate the deal if satisfactory financing is not secured by Jan. Bed Bath & Beyond parent company Beyond, Inc.

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Sustainability and Profitability: How Embedding Sustainability can Boost Business Performance

Retail TouchPoints

At the same time, underfunded sustainability teams spend much of their time educating other departments rather than executing initiatives. To meet Net Zero goals and comply with evolving regulations, companies must integrate sustainability across the value chain from raw materials to design, sales and marketing and supply chain management.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. Market Research and Analysis 🌐 Focus on thorough product and customer segmentation to tailor pricing strategies that meet the specific needs of each segment. Don't miss this brand new webinar! Save your seat today!

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Some relief at last: Interest rate trim welcomed by retailers

Inside Retail

Simon Baptist, principal economist for Visa Asia Pacific, said that “consumer sentiment remains fragile with a lot of people saying their financial situation is worse compared to last year” Baptist added: “Aussie households will welcome this rate cut as it will help return their finances to a sustainable trajectory.”

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Lowe’s Promotes Finance Exec to CFO

Retail TouchPoints

Sink, currently SVP of Retail Finance at the retailer, will replace Dave Denton, who is departing to pursue another opportunity. Sink has more than 20 years of finance and accounting experience, including 12 years at Lowe’s in roles across finance, strategy and accounting.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. What You Will Learn: Cutting-Edge Revenue Optimization Techniques 🚀 Discover innovative methods to maximize your company's revenue streams and stay competitive in a dynamic market.