Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2025

According to industry analysis, the smart home device market is already significant, and it is poised to grow even larger in the years ahead. Fortune Business Insights estimated the global market value at $121.59 Thole earned his Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance, degree from Washington State University.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Of course, a business shouldn’t use capital irresponsibly and spend without consideration, but establishing and growing a business does require money for inventory, marketing and advertising, staff costs, setting up internal systems and investing in growth. Common drivers to access finance. Forecast cash flows more accurately.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

From ecommerce, logistics and digital marketing, these sectors are heavily reliant on data for their day-to-day operations. Adopting a risk management approach is essential, where data encryption strategies consider the types of data, its use and where it resides to lower the impact in case of a breach.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

More importantly, retailers need to bring their finance teams in early to keep updating the numbers and reworking them throughout the season as needed. It’s not enough to effectively manage your inventory as we discussed above – it’s about building resilience in case one part of the system is suddenly shut down.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2025

McDonalds Australia CEO and managing director Antoni Martinez is leaving the Golden Arches after nearly 20 years with the fast food giant and almost than three years in the leadership role. Chiczewski joined McDonalds in 2012, and has held several roles in strategy, finance, and operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond has named John Barresi as SVP of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, as the retailer continues to bolster its leadership team as part of its three-year transformation strategy. Barresi will join Bed Bath & Beyond on June 7, 2021, reporting directly to EVP and CFO Gustavo Arnal.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 8, 2021

Here, managing director Irene Deutsch shares an insight into her own career journey, lessons learned from the past year and the ways the brand is staying relevant with the modern consumer. Inside Retail: You actually come from a finance background! I now own the business 50/50 with my partner and am loving the change of industry.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Partner at accounting firm Pitcher Partners Mark Harrison believes rising interest rates can also make it harder for retailers to obtain finance, as businesses are assessed as having a lower capacity to borrow funds. He expects future rate rises before overall deflation in the retail market occurs.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

“As our company grew, we knew we needed more automation when it came to our data and finances,” said David Reid, CFO of Boll & Branch, in a statement. Boll & Branch also can now better understand demand by location so it can improve product availability and create more targeted marketing campaigns. ”

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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. and managed by Bluestar since 2018.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Two types of technological change are causing the proverbial sleepless nights for business-to-consumer (B2C) marketers: updating data strategies to adapt to data deprecation, and introducing or enhancing their organization’s AI capabilities.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing money is a skill that transcends the boundaries of work and personal – what works well in one area applies equally well to the other. Hence why employers are increasingly looking to teach their staff – particularly younger ones – how to better manage money. How did you finance your business in its early days?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This is every part of the marketing funnel being used. In the near future, you might assign an AI assistant like Siri to manage your grocery shopping. AI Agent Gatekeepers Could Dramatically Shift Marketing Strategies So what does all of this mean for retail?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Gordon Brothers is most commonly known for its work helping companies through bankruptcy, handling things like restructuring, financing and asset liquidation. But recently, a lesser-known division of Gordon Brothers found itself in the spotlight when the company sold the iconic British brand Laura Ashley to brand management firm Marquee.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2025

Retail media is a critical driver of the grocery ecosystem, and since launching Hy-Vee RedMedia, weve been committed to strengthening our capabilities in this area, said Kathryn Mazza, President of Hy-Vee RedMedia and Chief Marketing Officer of Hy-Vee in a statement. In July 2024 Hy-Vee implemented digital shelf tags powered by VusionGroup.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of financial technology (FinTech) into car finance options. As traditional financing methods evolve, FinTech emerges as a pivotal force in reshaping how individuals approach car finance.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2021

In many cases, achieving retail energy savings today and for decades to come comes from upgrading an older space , either under the store’s own management or through an energy efficiency company. How is this managed? Automated controls and monitoring vastly improve energy efficiency and operational management.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The brand, which also launched the wedding industrys first podcast network and streaming TV presence, will be renamed Love Stories by Davids and will continue to be led by its Founder Rachel Silver, who also will take on the new role of General Manager of Media for Davids Bridal and Chief Product Officer for Pearl Media Network.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 1, 2025

Yet we still saw an appetite amongst retailers for investing in technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiencies across operations, finance and compliance obligations. We sat down with leading retail finance experts from The Reject Shop, Forever New, Taking Shape and Vinomofo to find out.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Micro markets are one of the key self-service options that are becoming increasingly popular in airports. Micro markets also offer simple and secure payment options, allowing tourists to pay with their credit card and not have to worry about taking out or exchanging cash.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With over 220 stores across the UK, Matalan is reinforcing its leadership team to drive its property and finance strategy as it continues delivering value to customers in an evolving retail landscape. James Dorling joins Matalan as Director of Property, tasked with managing and optimising the retailer’s expansive store network.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Understanding Your Market Value Before entering any negotiation, research is crucial. Londons job market for Executive Assistants varies depending on industry, company size, and responsibilities. Compare industry standards Salaries differ across sectors such as finance, law, tech, and media.

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Wiser

MARCH 14, 2025

The Complex Role of a Category Manager Category Managers sit at the center of a high stakes balancing act. Managing category growth, supplier partnerships, and promotional execution across multiple retailers and sales channels requires constant coordination. Every product decision carries weight.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2024

In many cases, winners helped bring new solutions, market categories and concepts to market, elevating the standards for success in the retail industry. Nominees were assessed for their business impact as well as their overall contributions to the retail industry. And stay tuned for the deep-dive awards report scheduled to run in July.

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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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Inside Retail

JUNE 9, 2021

Lifestyle and fashion retailer The Iconic has hired former Nike executive Andrew Poole to fill its newly created role of general manager for Sport. In this role, Poole drove commercial functions and growth for the business through a customer-centric market strategy, recruiting and optimising high performance teams.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Ireland’s pro-business environment and great access to talent make it an excellent hub for companies, including SHEIN, to manage and grow our business in the region,” said Leonard Lin, Global Head of Government Relations for SHEIN in a statement. The new Dublin office will serve as the company’s strategic IT hub for the region.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The deal, which will take ChannelAdvisor private, is not subject to financing conditions and has been approved by both companies’ boards. Brands will be able to manage both public and private marketplaces alongside their retailer connections via a single vendor, unifying first-party, dropship and third-party integrations.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Japan’s Seven & I Holdings said on Thursday the retailer’s founding Ito family could not secure the financing required for a US$58 billion management buyout, and it would consider a rival offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard. Couche-Tard had offered $38.5

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2024

Macy’s board of directors has unanimously agreed to terminate buyout discussions with Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management following months of negotiations that included several bid increases and a board proxy battle. Macy’s stock was down nearly 15% in pre-market trading today on the news, a near seven -month low.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Sofology boss Emma Dinnis will step down at the end of the month as owner DFS merges its management teams to create a “more simplified structure”. He will be supported by Arron Burton, who becomes group commercial director, James Brewer, new group marketing director, and Graham Mould, who will become group customer operations director.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 10, 2024

As part of an agreement with activist investor Arkhouse Management , Macy’s Inc. Ric Clark and Rick Markee bring tremendous dealmaking experience to Macy’s board and will be instrumental in maximizing value for shareholders,” said Gavriel Kahane and Jonathon Blackwell, Managing Partners at Arkhouse in a statement. “As

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

dip in fashion and sport resulting from the “heavily discounted and contracting market”. The group noted that the market remains “challenging” but that it expects to see a “strengthening of the profitability of our business in FY25”. to £286.4m, dragged down by an 8.6% Beauty and home rose 4.2%

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2022

“As a result of Anne’s guidance through the pandemic, Nordstrom has the financial strength and flexibility to successfully manage through a changing environment,” said Erik Nordstrom, CEO of Nordstrom in a statement. Maher has more than 25 years of finance and accounting experience and joined Nordstrom in 2009 as controller.

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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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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Her natural affinity for detail has aided her career progression from e-commerce manager to data expert. “A former manager used to refer to me as ‘special ops’ because she said I have this ability to dig into the detail of things and find creative solutions for things,” Van Bruggen shared. .

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