Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Athleisure brand Fabletics will adopt a suite of SaaS-based supply chain planning solutions from Blue Yonder , including demand planning, allocation and replenishment, merchandise financial planning and size scaling. The transformation will be supported by Blue Yonder partner Plantensive.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2025

T2 is transforming tea retail conventions with the highly anticipated grand reopening of its flagship store at Sydney’s iconic Queen Victoria Building (QVB). To be able to see it, to be able to smell it, to be able to taste all of these amazing flavours, Christelle Young, managing director of T2, told Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Macy’s Real Estate Worth as Much as $9 Billion The activist investors charge that Macys numerous previous attempts at a turnaround have led to limited sustainable improvements to the companys operating results. Since fiscal year 2018, Dillards has paid out 60% of its total cumulative cash sources to stockholders versus Macys at 25%.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

With Augmodo, the AI assistant lets them know which products are out of stock and in the wrong place, and which tasks are needed next, said Mark Finocchiaro, Managing Partner, CIO and Director at Chemist Warehouse in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2025

In 2023, Foot Locker CEO and president Mary Dillon announced the launch of Foot Lockers multi-tiered revival plan, Lace Up. Our ‘Lace Up’ plan will create pathways for growth in both our areas of historic strength and our opportunity areas for the future, said Dillon. Even though Q4 sales were down by 5.8 per cent. .

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In the past three years, the average employee experienced 10 planned enterprise changes, up from two in 2016. Change requires empathy and understanding for individuals and teams to manage the emotional rollercoaster it can create. Five simple starts to help manage change Link purpose, vision and values. Language matters.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2025

The company plans to continue normal operations at 10 of its 11 stores , as well as its website, throughout the reorganization process, with CEO Andy Perham promising that Books Inc. The current reorganization plan does include the closure of one store in Berkeley, which will be shuttered on Feb. is not going away.

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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. 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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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Technology is an Asset for Retailers – But it Introduces More Risk Internet connected devices are at the center of the new customer-retailer experience. Tablets and mobile devices put customer data at employees’ fingertips, allowing them to provide a personal shopping experience while reducing wait times.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We get that running a business is a constant juggle, and managing cash flow can be tricky. Here at Tyro ,we understand the unique challenges Aussie businesses face. With a stream of steady cash flow at the top of mind for many, weve put together five handy tips to help ensure your money keeps flowing while your business keeps growing.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 20, 2025

If you’re a retail business owner managing multiple retail stores, keeping your eye on the prize might be challenging. What if we told you that you could successfully manage all of your stores’ inventory and ROI with one intuitive inventory management system? Instantly update data from anywhere to all stores.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this article, we’ll talk about retail management, what it is and why it’s important. Let’s look at effective strategies and tools that will help improve business efficiency. What is Retail Management Retail Management is a set of activities that ensure the efficient operation of a retail business.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Through the partnership, Liverpool will manage all of Fabletics’ retail locations, ecommerce and wholesale operations across the region, starting in Q2 2025. In the future, the brand plans to expand its assortment to include more specialized collections and collaborations, such as its ongoing partnership with Khloé Kardashian.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

per cent at US$17.07, compared with a 0.45 The operator of more than 80,000 7-Eleven convenience stores around the world is caught in a three-way tug-of-war between a foreign takeover suitor, its founding family, and company management who say their growth plan can enhance value. per cent drop in the benchmark Nikkei average.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Image courtesy Ikea UK “We know how much our customers love the Ikea restaurant, and we’re excited to celebrate the opening of our very first high street restaurant,” said Matthew Gould, Market Manager at Ikea London City in a statement.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2025

March has started off a bit better,” he said at a press conference. Chief financial officer Markus Neubrand announced plans to cut 500 jobs worldwide and close some unprofitable stores as part of a cost-cutting plan. at 1246 GMT, a level not seen since November 2016. Puma shares slumped 23 per cent to $23.86

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2025

At the same time, a rigid strategy like no receipt, no returns can sour loyal customers as well as drive fraudsters toward new criminal tactics, forcing loss prevention teams to continually change strategies. New Data Highlights the Significant Challenge of Retail Returns Retail returns will always come at a cost for retailers.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 24, 2025

The Original Factory Shop owner Modella Capital is planning to impose steep rent cuts across half the retailers store estate, putting nearly 1,000 jobs at risk. According to Sky News , the private equity owner is planning to renegotiate rents at 88 of the discount chains 178 stores as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2025

This has prompted the beauty retailer to present a cautious 2025 outlook and add new details to the Ulta Beauty Unleashed transition plan, including an online marketplace. Despite a solid Q4 and FY 2024 overall, the company saw net sales drop slightly in Q4, which ended Feb. Net sales were down 1.9% in Q4 to $3.5 billion, compared to $3.6

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

“Heather, Stacey and Perry are experienced, accomplished executive leaders who are well-equipped to ensure the ongoing execution of the company’s strategic plan,” said Andrew Jhawar, Chairman of the board of directors at Michaels in a statement. 15, its second Chapter 11 filing in the last 12 months. .

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Some of Europe’s largest fashion companies will start collecting discarded clothes from April as part of a voluntary pilot scheme to manage textile waste that anticipates EU regulations expected to come into force in 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2024

He originally joined the supermarket retailer in 2004 as a grocery buyer and category manager: Its a brand I know well and look forward to caring for in my new role. Nicholsons career also has included stints at Walmart, SuperValu and Winn-Dixie.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Family Dollar will use solutions from Dunnhumby to make merchandising and category management more customer-centric across its store network. ” In June 2024 Family Dollar parent company Dollar Tree initiated a strategic review of the struggling banner, with options including a sale, a spinoff or “other disposition of the business.” .

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

McConnell Property has been successfully appointed as the managing agent for two of Northern Ireland’s premier retail and leisure parks, The Boulevard, Banbridge and The Junction, Antrim. The post McConnell Property Appointed as Property Managers of The Boulevard and The Junction appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

If your team hasn’t considered the following three challenges, though, now is the time – before they become profit pitfalls and everyone from FP&A (financial planning and analysis) to operations is caught flat-footed. For example, let’s look at NBC’s Sunday Night Football, the top-ranked show in primetime for 13 years straight.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Petco has introduced a new “Welcome to the family” program, available at stores beginning Nov. Chewy Claus is dedicated to spreading joy during the happiest time of the year,” said Orlena Yeung, Chief Brand Officer at Chewy in a statement. Whitney Miller, Chief Veterinarian at Petco in a statement.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

The launch follows Wingstops ambitious expansion plans announcement, with 2025 to be its biggest rollout of new sites yet and 16 new locations confirmed so far. Rob Deacon, Asset Management Director at Liverpool ONE Landsec , said: Wingstops city debut is the first F&B opening of the year, and what a great note to kick off with.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Engagement and wedding planning timelines are getting longer, according to Signet , with couples dating for 3.25 Its no longer just a 12 -month planning cycle people are diving into years of planning and consuming content that sparks ideas, often via video, which outperforms every other medium.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2025

In his first earnings cycle at the helm , Kohls new CEO Ashley Buchanan laid out his plan to turn around the embattled company, which has struggled for years to return to a position of strength while fending off activist investors. Sales were down at the department store in both Q4 2024 and for the full year, both of which ended Feb.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

However you look at it, healthy people are at the center of any successful sustainability plan. At Bragg, we review employee compensation annually and ensure that we remain competitive to market. At Bragg, we review employee compensation annually and ensure that we remain competitive to market.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Adore Beautys earnings more than doubled in the fiscal first half, which management says reflects the early phase of the companys growth strategy. Adore Beauty will open its first retail store on February 1 at Westfield Southland in Victoria and its second store at Watergardens in early March.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2025

She is SVP at the 65- year-old company, which supports and operates shipboard retail stores on nearly 100 ships operated by 15 cruise lines. A second store at another Westgate property is slated to follow later in 2025. Thats where our expertise lies not with the business traveler, not duty-free airport shops, said Shaw.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

[Editors note: I sat down with the folks at PAN, our co-host for an exclusive event that will take place Monday, Jan. at KYMA at Hudson Yards, to discuss a few of the key trends retail will be grappling with in 2025 for this blog post. Read on to take a look at the issues we plan to watch and cover onRetail TouchPoints.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2025

The founding Ito family of Seven & I Holdings failed to secure financing for a US$58 billion management buyout in February, sending its shares plunging 11.7 Dacus, who previously held executive roles at Walmart and Fast Retailing, will succeed Ryuichi Isaka on May 27. Other investors have privately echoed similar sentiments.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2025

Skechers has reimagined its store at Canadas West Edmonton Mall as its first Performance location, featuring an immersive experience that includes an expanded sales floor, half-size pickleball and basketball courts and a range of technology showcases. Image courtesy Skechers

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