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Capri, Tapestry Pull Plug on Merger Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

Three weeks after a federal judge issued an injunction halting the merger of luxury groups Capri Holdings and Tapestry , the companies have mutually agreed to give up their plans to join forces. Both groups said that the outcome of the legal process was too uncertain and unlikely to be resolved by the outside date (or drop-dead date) of Feb.

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How Improving Markdowns Will Impact Your Most Important Supply Chain KPIs

Retail TouchPoints

So why should these teams expand their focus to consider markdown planning in addition to their already full slate of targets? What’s most important is the ability to look beyond existing silos and think critically about how simple improvements to markdown planning processes can help the company’s supply chain leaders hit their KPI targets.

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How pop-ups helped inform Kat the Label’s new flagship store in Melbourne

Inside Retail

It will also continue its pop-up stores, with an opening planned in Los Angeles next year, and a Gold Coast pop-up on the horizon. The brand endeavours to buy dead-stock from larger brands, which it redesigns into its own pieces. Nixon added that the brand is constantly striving to improve its sustainability efforts.

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From the Caribbean to Hong Kong: The story behind sustainable label Beam Bold 

Inside Retail

Our eco-conscious brand uses digital printing for less waste and fixed brand colours to eliminate dead stock. We plan to set up showrooms for clients to experience our products firsthand, with the option to pre-order unavailable items online. All the fabrics we use are made from natural fibres.

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Interview: How Chinese giant Miniso is planning to take over the UK

Retail Gazette

Retail Gazette sits down with chief operating officer Saad Usman to talk about Miniso’s UK plans. The store also stocks kitchen accessories, homewares, electronics, snacks and drinks, as well as the brand’s newly launched makeup and fragrances collection. In fact, two new UK stores will open before Christmas.

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Small retail businesses are under threat. Here’s how they can prosper

Inside Retail

“For example, around 25 per cent of retail businesses are out of stock of their top-selling items for at least 30 to 40 per cent of the time. The other issue is that typically, around 20 per cent of all inventory on the shop floor is dead. Our software helps them resolve that.

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Generative AI for Personalized Service and a Competitive Edge in Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

This involves inputting key words that can result in a dead link or generating unwanted products in some cases. By analyzing past sales data and using machine learning algorithms, businesses can ensure that they have the right products in stock at the right time.