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Starbucks Replaces Top Finance Exec in Latest C-Suite Shuffle

Retail TouchPoints

Tressie Lieberman, who had worked with Niccol at his former company, Chipotle , joined Starbucks as Global Chief Marketing Officer in October 2024 , and in January 2025 , Mike Grams and Meredith Sandland were named EVP, North American Chief Stores Officer and EVP, Chief Store Development Officer, respectively.

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Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2025

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Daunt, who also owns his own eponymous bookstore chain in the UK, revealed that he was focused on bringing together the IT and finance systems for both Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. He also said it would be logical to look at an IPO of the consolidated businesses in the future, although much would depend on Elliotts strategy.

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Retail, POS Finance and the Quest for ESG

Retail TouchPoints

And how can POS finance fit into the equation? POS Finance and Climate-Conscious Buying Habits While these changes can go a long way toward tackling and reducing greenwashing accusations, retailers should not ignore the impact of choosing the right partners — including when it comes to finance.

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Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million

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The Steve Madden board of directors has unanimously approved the transaction, which the company plans to fund with a combination of committed debt financing and cash on hand. The acquisition is expected to close in Q2 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

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Returns Fraud: Identifying and Addressing a Growing Threat

Retail TouchPoints

Review the four main methods of fraud with key functions within the business, such as store operations, returns management and finance, and discuss strategies they can employ to identify fraud, such as: Consumer Behavior Fraud: This involves practices like free renting, where consumers use an item once or twice and then quickly return it.

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Matalan Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Property and Finance

365 Retail

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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Ex-Cash Converters stores operator fined for underpaying staff

Inside Retail

The inspector believed the worker was covered by the Banking, Finance and Insurance Award 2010 for duties performed at the Yarraville Store and that the General Retail Industry Award 2010 applied to the worker for duties performed at the Taylors Lakes store.