Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

While many have seen the words “Web 3.0,” “blockchain” and even NFTs in the headlines, there is still more to learn about these topics and the overall decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The agenda is designed to hit on all the core issues surrounding this space, from cybersecurity to finance and customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

His experience also includes serving as Partner at KPMG and holding finance roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Target and Archstone Consulting. As we execute our strategic plans, we are excited to add someone of Bill’s experience and talent to lead our finance team.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2022

One day after announcing the departure of CEO Mark Tritton , Bed Bath & Beyond has named Laura Crossen as its new SVP of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, and Susie Kim as SVP of Treasury and Investor Relations. Both appointments are effective immediately.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2023

In fact, embedded finance will be a $777 billion opportunity by 2029. What’s really exciting about embedded finance is the simplicity of making complex payments accessible to a wide range of people and businesses, and the creative innovations that are opening new use cases and new opportunities. So how can businesses get a piece of it?

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In an elaborate scam, a multinational firm's finance professional was outwitted into transferring a staggering $25 million to fraudsters. The criminals posed as the company's top financial officer and other staff members, using deepfake technology, according to Hong Kong police.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

In an upcoming speech at the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) and Brookings Institution AI conference, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to address the dual-edged nature of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A poll taken by Primerica found inflation and debt are stressing out Americans.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 19, 2024

The Mexican fast-food chain is acknowledging its most regular customer base as young urban male suited and booted office workers, and it's launching a meal special to cater specifically to them.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Here, she discusses the professional legacy she wants to have, the career journey that has gotten her to this point and how she found herself at the helm of an Australian fashion label from a career in corporate finance. It was actually through my work in finance that I discovered a fascination with markets and supply chain logistics.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 22, 2024

However, this expansion brings to light a critical issue for CFOs and finance teams: the intricate and often underestimated task of recognizing and booking revenue in the ecommerce domain. We have witnessed these challenges firsthand at Crew Finance.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

cities can now browse, order, finance and schedule pickup of new Hyundai vehicles from local participating dealers directly via Amazon. The streamlined, end-to-end online experience includes vehicle search, trade-in valuation, transparent haggle-free pricing, financing options and online checkout. Customers in 48 U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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. In that position he led the finance teams for PepsiCo’s international business, comprising approximately $35 billion in revenue.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Parents are using pay later plans to justify large purchases and better manage their finances, according to a new survey.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Amazon is offering its merchants a new financing option that gives marketplace sellers access to funds in the form of a cash advance on future sales. Perhaps most importantly, payments are only required during periods when a seller has made sales. Merchant Cash Advance is now available to some U.S.-based

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Over the course of her 33-year career, Bramman has worked in different areas of finance with companies including Henri Bendel and Victoria’s Secret when the brands were part of L Brands. Maher has more than 25 years of finance and accounting experience and joined Nordstrom in 2009 as controller.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2023

Now, every step of buying or selling a car at CarMax can be done online or in-person — including many processes that most other retailers never had to worry about digitizing such as buying back products and financing purchases. The second major challenge is that every consumer is a snowflake too when it comes to auto financing.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This is an excellent opportunity for retailers to give young shoppers financing options — including a store credit card, an installment loan or a buy now, pay later product. With products like dApply, Synchrony allows consumers to quickly apply for a financing product with a QR code and get approved within minutes. .

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, until recently most BNPL offerings were relegated to the digital realm, but stores are widely seen as the next big area of expansion for this increasingly popular financing option. Customers also can access Affirm BNPL financing at Walmart Vision and Auto Centers. year over year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2024

New Ebay Cash Advance Offers Sellers Fast Access to up to $1 Million Ebay has launched a new Business Cash Advance offering, a revenue-based financing product that will give eligible U.S. The new financing option, part of Ebay Seller Capital , is being offered in partnership with embedding finance platform Liberis. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Glithero has led large finance functions at businesses including Auto Trader Group , Funding Circle Holdings and, most recently, as CFO of fellow British fashion retailer MatchesFashion. Mecklenburgh, who previously served as Director of Group Finance, took over the CFO position on an interim base at the time of Dunn’s departure.

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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. Oliver has been with Chico’s since 2012 and served in multiple roles, including VP – Finance and Controller and Interim CFO and SVP – Controller.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

That stock acquisition had automatically put The Children’s Place into default on its existing credit agreements; this new financing will “waive the event of default resulting from the change in control,” according to a company statement. 29, 2024, the retailer has received a total of $168.6

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The retailer, which debuted in 2019, has lined up financing from existing investors for a restructuring effort, according to WWD. million , is owed to debt financing firm Pipe Technologies. Stores in the Washington, D.C. Georgetown district and in Brooklyn remain open. The largest debt, $1.4

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

However, the winds of change are blowing: as inflation and interest rates continue to climb, BNPL is shedding its reputation for luxury spending and becoming a financing solution for necessary expenses, such as car repair, healthcare, fridge and other essential appliance repair. And the merchant tends to absorb the cost of this transaction.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In October, the Federal Court ruled that Harvey Norman, along with Latitude Finance Australia, made false and misleading financial claims in a national advertising campaign. Slovenia and Croatia rose 4.4 per cent, while Australian franchisees increased 3.2 per cent and Ireland jumped 1.5 New Zealand and Singapore declined 1.5

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The merger would be financed through a combination of rollover equity, cash commitments from Nordstrom family members and Liverpool along with $250 million in new bank financing, with Nordstrom’s existing indebtedness remaining standing.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Further reading: Harvey Norman loses Asic case over misleading finance claims The post Koala Living penalised for misleading consumers appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. The company has also committed to reviewing its policies and procedures as well as removed the incorrect statements from its website.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

But while labour and marketing budgets are typically the first to be put on the chopping block, retailers may be overlooking opportunities to reduce costs in the back end by automating everyday finance functions, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable. “I

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

“This partnership with Citi Retail Services advances our vision of ‘Making Dream Homes Come True’ by delivering extra savings through special finance offerings, Club O rewards on all purchases and an easy and enjoyable shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2024

The all-cash transaction is valued at $1.145 billion , which Casey’s will finance through cash and bank financing. Convenience store chain Casey’s General Stores has agreed to acquire Fikes Wholesale , owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Arkhouse has withdrawn its other director nominations as part of the deal, and Clark and Markee will join the board’s finance committee, which will evaluate the acquisition proposal from Arkhouse and Brigade Capital Management that began in December 2023 with a $5.8 Markee, as independent members of its board of directors. billion buyout bid.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

The sale is part of an agreement that FORMA’s parent company, FB Debt Financing Guarantor, reached with an entity controlled by the agent under FORMA Brands’ existing secured debt. These lenders include Jefferies Finance and funds managed by Cerberus Capital Management and FB Intermediate Holdings.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Over the years the retailer has carved a unique space in the Hispanic market thanks to its unique approach to financing, in-store services and merchandising. Store associates are provided with the knowledge and autonomy to work with shoppers and offer financing solutions regardless of their credit history. population.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

Supported by the company’s integrated auto retail experience — which facilitates financing, insurance, warranty and service as well as the ability to sell or trade in a vehicle, all online — customers can now get pre-qualified and approved in as little as two to three minutes and have their new car in a matter of hours. population.

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