Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Financial services company Hilco Global and asset management firm TPG Angelo Gordon have formed a new joint venture (JV), with the goal of acquiring and financing consumer brands and IP in partnership with brand management firm Bluestar Alliance. Both brands have been owned by Bebe Stores, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

Caleres has revealed its executive succession plan after CEO Diane Sullivan announced her retirement, effective Jan. Caleres is the parent company of footwear brands such as Famous Footwear , Blowfish Malibu , Dr. Scholl’s Shoes , Naturalizer and Sam Edelman. 15, 2023, with Jay Schmidt taking the reins as the top executive.

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Brand Management Fashion Management Consumer 228

Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Earlier this month, Desigual partnered with Melbourne-based brand management firm O’Rourke Showroom to unveil its spring-summer collection, further expanding its retail distribution in Asia Pacific. IR: What are the plans for Desigual in terms of new market entries or product developments in Asia Pacific?

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Clienteling Fashion Wholesale Marketing 262

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2024

The new joint venture between brand management firm WHP Global and mall owners Simon Property Group , Brookfield Properties and Centennial Real Estate — formed for the purpose of buying beleaguered mall brand Express, Inc. — now has a name: Phoenix Retail. for both Express and Bonobos.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

Brand management firm WHP Global has received a $375 million equity investment from funds managed by the private equity group of Ares Management Corporation to fuel its next wave of brand acquisitions. The transaction values WHP at $1.6

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Brand Management Management Fashion Marketing 229

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 12, 2021

Online surveys have long reigned near the top of the ad testing toolkit by providing the fastest, most efficient way to gather valuable consumer feedback throughout the creative process. But realizing these benefits has generally required that researchers forfeit the open-ended questions that allow them to truly “hear” the consumer’s voice.

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Advertising Consumer Marketing Brand Management 313

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Taking inspiration from the brand’s very first Salon which opened in Geneva over 60 years ago, the new store concept is designed to be a warm, inviting environment in which customers can learn about the heritage of the brand. Inside Retail: Is this Piaget’s first standalone direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Sydney?

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Boutique Customer Experience Consumer Shopping 246

Retail Focus

JULY 5, 2022

The primary purpose of retail stores is to stock and sell products to consumers. It would be best if you had a business goal before creating a design business and a working plan to achieve it. . Create A Business Plan. After you have organized your thoughts, the following line of action is to devise a working business plan.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2023

Oh great, another screen I need to market on, said no brand manager ever. Retailers and brands can track and analyze market trends, spending patterns and sales metrics, and provide insights into consumer behavior in real time to best optimize their marketing strategy to drive more foot traffic or sales.

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Kiosk Marketing Grocer Consumer 286

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

Bringing nearly 30 years of experience from consumer goods, retail, grocery, restaurant and ecommerce industries, Narasimhan initially conducted a five-month “immersion experience” in which he traveled to work with Starbucks employees in more than 30 stores, manufacturing plants and in support centers around the world.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

The collaboration also extends to Skechers t-shirts, leggings, shorts and racerback longline bras, and marks the brand’s first coordinated apparel and footwear collaboration. The brand achieved record sales of over $7.4 per cent increase in direct-to-consumer sales. billion globally, which reflects an increase of $1.1

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Express has entered a broad-reaching partnership with brand management firm WHP Global , owner of the Toys ‘R’ Us , Babies ‘R’ US and Anne Klein brands, among others. The deal includes plans to acquire “multiple” fashion brands as well as the expanded monetization of the Express brand through global licensing partnerships.

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Brand Management Fashion Planning Promotions 233

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2021

brand management company WHP Global has bought a controlling interest in Tru Kids, which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us brand. On the acquisition, WHP CEO and Chairman Yehuda Shmidman said: “Our investment in Toys ‘R’ Us reflects our belief and passion for the brand. The Toy Store of the Future. You Can’t Beat Marketplaces.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 13, 2021

With this initiative, Migros remains faithful to its principles, which are based on the mission of using its own resources to give partners a platform and to build bridges together to reach consumers.

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Location Marketing Space Planning Store Layout 205

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

It found that 67% of consumers believe that the best shopping experiences of the future will incorporate both human and digital channels. However, that’s not the aspect of their brands that consumers are craving today. Brand managers can write a script, cast their agents and create a performance.

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Fulfillment Advertising Jewelry Department Stores 258

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You don’t have to be a marketing expert to know that Taylor Swift is a bulletproof brand that consistently improves, regardless of the challenges she faces or the challenges she sets for herself. There are countless examples of brands leveraging their success stories through various PR strategies.

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Marketing Brand Management Management Customer Experience 290

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2024

“The economic reasons behind the losses are elevated interest rates and weak consumer and business confidence in Hong Kong, which has affected rental income and property valuation,” Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis, told Inside Retail. “It

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Shopping Brand Management Promotions Returns 244

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Compagnie Financière Richemont said that the European Union was the last regulatory authority that was required to provide clearance, and Richemont is planning to complete the deal later during the fourth quarter of 2023. That is best done on a brand website or in a brand store. However, there are a few more hurdles first.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Photo courtesy of TikTok Shop While the ecommerce functionality has been available to at least some users since late last year, today marks the service’s debut to the wider TikTok community, and to say that both consumers and brands have been eagerly anticipating this development might be an understatement.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Shopping Checkout 233

Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As consumption is becoming less focused on the product and more focused on the experience of accessing the product, new brand management practices are being shaped, whether at luxury or mass industry levels. Brands are looking at ways to add value to the customer’s journey within their spheres. . What lessons can be learned?

Customer Experience 246

Customer Experience Management Payment Services Clienteling 246

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 26, 2024

“Heroes & Villains is and always has been a fan-focused brand. Celebrating the stories we all love is the first priority for us,” explained Doug Johnson, Creative Director and Brand Manager at Bioworld, parent company of Heroes & Villains in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2024

The company plans to lay off approximately 4000 employees, which represents 10 per cent of Sephora China’s total workforce. Once Chinese consumers discover a brand, they have strong incentives to shop on platforms like Tmall, which frequently offer coupons and a more convenient shopping experience,” he explained.

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Markdowns Promotions Marketing Consumer 147

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2024

White joined the company six years ago from consumer products company Perrigo, where she served as Director of Sales, Target. She previously served in merchandising and brand management roles at Target and Unilever. Additionally, Shari White has been appointed as Interim Chief Merchant, reporting directly to Mohan. ”

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Merchant Services Promotions Advertising Brand Management 207

Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This conflicting situation is a result of many environmental factors influencing the health of proximity retailing: the brand/the business, the commercial environment, the competitive environment, and the consumer. What incentives do retailers have to reinvest in local urban stores? Ghalia BOUSTANI. Proximity retail can provide this.

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Payment Services Beauty and Health Shopping Promotions 264

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

In 2021, there was also PacSun’s split from former PSEB division Eddie Bauer , which was acquired by SPARC Group , the brand management firm operated by Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group. I’m currently doing business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning.

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Checkout Management Returns Shipping 251

Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2023

Increasingly popular and worn by the rich and famous, luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose is planning to spread its wings in Australia via a partnership with Melbourne-based fashion house Brand Collective. However, plans were still being finalised. Canada Goose’s revenue rose by 65.4

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Fashion Boutique Planning Marketing 130

Inside Retail

MARCH 13, 2024

With the world’s ongoing uncertainties and struggles, it’s not surprising that a report from Oracle and author Gretchen Rubin found that people want brands to make them smile and laugh more. The study of 12,000 people across 14 countries found that consumers will reward brands that embrace humour with loyalty, advocacy and repeat purchases.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Supermarket Advertising Planning 130

Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

Such shifts in the market can be caused by a variety of factors, including consumer trends, technological advancements, or new government regulations. To manage such changes effectively, small business owners must have contingency plans that anticipate sudden fluctuations in supply and demand and prepare for such events accordingly.

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Management Drop-Shipping Shipping Supply Chain Management 147

Wiser

AUGUST 30, 2023

Understanding and managing your brand equity is a powerful strategy for businesses in today’s competitive market landscape. Brand equity refers to the value of your brand in the minds of your consumers, and it’s a key asset that can drive your business’s growth and profitability.

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Management Consumer Marketing Brand Management 147

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

FJ Benjamin, a leading brand management company in Singapore with a portfolio of more than 20 iconic brands including Cole Haan, Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Minkoff and Guess, is back in the black after announcing a full-year profit of $3 million in FY22. We have ways of managing costs, inventory purchases, and so on.

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Management Planning Shopping Marketing 130

Wiser

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

SWOT analysis, an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, is a strategic planning technique that can provide valuable insights for your business by analyzing internal and external factors. One common instance is during the initial stages of strategic planning. When Does a Business Need SWOT Analysis?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2022

Inside Retail : I understand Sheike is planning to expand to South Australia. Sandra Kennedy: We’re planning on opening the store in the middle of this year, and we’re very excited because it’s actually our first SA store in the portfolio, and it will also be our first strip store, so our first store outside of a centre.

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Marketing Planning Customer Experience Target Market 130

Wiser

JULY 27, 2021

You’ve got marketing and sales, product, customer support, category management , and many other roles that all tie into brand management. One such role is the brand guardian. This position focuses on protecting a brand’s presence in the market. Or will they grab whatever brand is available on the shelf?

Markdowns 158

Markdowns Marketing Management Advertising 158

Wiser

JANUARY 8, 2025

We can see same-store sales growth and other key metrics in real-time, facilitating informed discussions with store managers. If a store underperforms, we can quickly plan to enhance support and optimize shelf presence, turning data into actionable strategies that improve outcomes.”

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Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2023

“We are using some modern yet trendy ingredients, like matcha and miso, but we are still using old-school French traditional recipes that are very tough to replicate as it’s time consuming and one can’t cut corners to get it right,” she elaborated.

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Management Brand Management Shopping Marketing 130

Wiser

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Market trends shift rapidly, consumer behavior fluctuates, and competition intensifies. The Impact of DSOS on eCommerce Success Digital share of shelf plays a crucial role in eCommerce success, as it directly influences visibility and consumer purchasing decisions.

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Wiser

APRIL 29, 2024

Ratings & Reviews User-generated content, such as ratings and reviews, plays a crucial role in influencing consumer choices online. Products with higher ratings and more reviews tend to have better conversion rates, as they mitigate consumer doubts and exemplify customer satisfaction.

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Promotions Advertising Returns Consumer 78