Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Liberated Brands , which manages operations for multiple well-known surf and outdoor brands, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Closing sales at all 122 store locations have begun, managed by Gordon Brothers. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware earlier this week, according to reporting in Shop Eat Surf and other publications.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2021

If you’re a wholesale retailer or brand owner and you haven’t already launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, you’d better be thinking about it. The global pandemic not only accelerated the growth in ecommerce, it highlighted the shortcomings of wholesale-only sales channels. to visit your website. Building a Tech Stack.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 16, 2023

BJ’s Wholesale Club has entered a partnership with Simbe to roll out the solution provider’s automated business intelligence robot, Tally, to all 237 stores. The retailer plans to utilize the AI-powered solution to provide greater visibility into club conditions and drive deeper business insights.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2023

The traditional wholesale model is broken – and Covid is not to blame. Consider how a traditional wholesale deal works. B2B2C marketplaces: Smarter than wholesale The B2B2C marketplace is a pandemic-proof model, but it’s more than a pandemic workaround. Smarter than wholesale, much more suited to the nuances of e-commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Surefront has rolled out a product lifecycle management (PLM) platform that allows brands to develop products with all communications and data in a single collaborative space. The solution is designed to promote secure, cloud-based collaboration, which helps keep remote teams on the same page for faster and more efficient product development.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As a result, the retail and consumer industries have become an attractive target for cybercriminals, with research revealing that in 2023, retail and wholesale accounted for 11% of cybersecurity incidents. In light of this, it’s critical that businesses strengthen their defenses.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2025

Brand management firm Marquee Brands has acquired British fashion and lifestyle label Laura Ashley and will use the acquisition to establish its first European headquarters in London. The Laura Ashley brand currently is distributed in more than 80 countries via wholesale, digital marketplaces and at more than 150 branded retail locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Lantelme was part of a group of retail workers who shared their experiences and hopes for this holiday season in a briefing organized by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) , which represents more than 100,000 workers across the U.S. It’s a lot of fun.” “I

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Guy Brent will lead the company’s Woolworths Food Company, an own-brand exclusive food business, together with Greenstock, PFD Food Services and the Australian Grocery Wholesalers. The post Woolworths Group reveals new management lineup appeared first on Inside Retail. Image source: Supplied.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

But after a lackluster IPO in 2020 , the company retreated from the public market just two years later when it was acquired by private equity firm Durational Capital Management in 2022. When I joined, our stores and our online business were managed as completely disparate channels, as if it was a different customer.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Henne has a dedicated customer relations manager who is responsible for emailing and texting with customers and providing a bespoke brand experience. This is also the reason why the brand doesnt sell its products on a wholesale basis. Having less items on the rack was really kind of working towards that as well.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Cotton On’s online-only sustainable label Ceres Life, which is focused on utilising organic and reused fabrics in its clothes, has named former group strategy manager Steph Nolan as its general manager. The post Cotton On’s organic label Ceres Life taps new general manager appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Designed by ViaClover, a Southern California-based firm, the store is a blank canvas, allowing Lilysilks designs to take center stage,” said Alexander Meder, VP and General Manager of Lilysilk Retail and Wholesale in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

These new capabilities are now available to grocers across North America and are already being used by wholesalers like Associated Food Stores as well as retailers including New Seasons Market , Niemann Foods , The Fresh Market and Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Retailers today find it increasingly challenging to manage demand planning, allocation, replenishment and forecasting due to supply chain disruptions such as labor shortages and rising inflation, said Vince Beacom, President, Global Retail at Blue Yonder in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

These two realities are converging and inspiring manufacturers, wholesalers and mass marketplaces alike to modernize their tech stacks and implement more robust customer experiences that are more aligned with modern B2C behaviors. Want to learn more?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Manage Peak Seasons Better One of the most powerful aspects of voice picking technology is its flexibility to adapt to fluctuations in order volume and changes in product lines. Voice picking systems are designed to scale with your business, making them ideal for companies managing multichannel fulfillment for ecommerce, retail and wholesale.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 2, 2025

Despite a 6% drop in turnover, which fell to 322m from 343m, the British fashion retailer managed to boost its profits thanks to effective cost-saving measures and favourable foreign exchange ratesamid what it described as “relentless” cost and pricing pressures.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The law, designed to prevent foodborne illnesses by strengthening the ability to track and trace food through all stages of the supply chain, will become mandatory in 2026, but Save A Lot, a discount wholesaler serving approximately 750 independently owned groceries, has committed to being ahead of the curve.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2024

Cooperative food wholesaler Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) , which serves independently owned supermarkets, has expanded its partnership with Instacart to offer ecommerce and same-day delivery solutions as well as smart cart technology to its member retailers.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

. “Rip Curl and Oboz cycled record sales last financial year, with direct-to-consumer sales outperforming the wholesale channel this year.” ” Daly, however, noted that both Rip Curl and Oboz have been struggling with challenges in the wholesale channel, which reduced inventory to manage risks. per cent. .”

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

While it is certainly true that there are challenges in wholesale and that the luxury market is softer, these factors do not explain Capris chronic inability to stabilise its sales line. A change of tack is desperately needed, as is some shuffling in the management suite. A decline of 11.6 per cent and Michael Kors down 12.1

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Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2024

per cent, followed by Cheap Thrills Cycle wholesales at 5.4 “We’ve maintained a steadfast focus on managing margins, optimising inventory and controlling costs.” ” In the first two weeks of the current fiscal year, the company witnessed sales increase of 15 per cent, excluding CTC wholesale channel.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

These lenders include Jefferies Finance and funds managed by Cerberus Capital Management and FB Intermediate Holdings. The creditors plan to take over Morphe’s wholesale operations, online platforms and international retail stores, subject to court approval. The company is in the process of closing all 18 of its U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Retailers unable to manage returned goods effectively and restore them to perfect conditions for their customers end up either selling these items at a significantly reduced price or disposing of them entirely. Return Management Strategies Leveraging technology can create more efficient processes for purchasing and making returns.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2023

billion in retail sales annually through more than 500 owned retail stores, 7,000 wholesale accounts and ecommerce in 35 countries. “As With Boardriders’ proven retail playbook, we also see tremendous opportunities to accelerate the expansion of its shop-in-shops, branded retail stores, wholesale and ecommerce worldwide.”

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Dunn Tire Managing Director of Retail Operations Robert Clark will continue to manage the brand’s day-to-day retail and service operations. The company also owns Tire Rack , a consumer-direct source and wholesaler of tires, wheels and accessories. Discount Tire operates more than 1,150 stores across the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2021

In addition to his current position, he manages Lamps Plus Hospitality, the retailer’s hotels and resorts trade business, and serves as President of Pacific Coast Lighting, a wholesale portable lighting company. The list of what Clark has accomplished during his career and what he manages on a daily basis is long and varied.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Prior to Club Monaco, he served as President of Stores and Ecommerce for Ralph Lauren in North America, and Pierrel also has held senior roles in wholesale, retail and ecommerce at Lacoste and Diesel across the U.S. Pierrel most recently served as CEO of Club Monaco. and Europe.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

Adjusted digital growth plans are based on recent digital traffic softness and higher marketplace promotions, lifecycle management of key product franchises and a stronger U.S. However, currency-neutral wholesale revenues were down 3% to $7.1 dollar that has negatively impacted second-half reported revenue versus 90 days ago.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2023

An affiliate of brand management company Bluestar Alliance has purchased the U.S.-based based wholesale and retail business assets of the Scotch & Soda brand, which will allow its products to be sold in retail stores across the country.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2023

BJ’s Wholesale Club is replacing its legacy order management system with Nextuple OMS Studio, which includes three “Tuples” — each an ordered set of microservices that the retailer can mix and match to create solutions for flexible fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James , the fashion and lifestyle retail brand founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. ” Founded in 2015, Draper James is focused on its next era of growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The AI-driven solution aims to leverage advanced analytics and forecasting for enhanced decision-making and optimized SKU and omnichannel management. Centric Planning utilizes cloud-native architecture, enabling high-speed processing and powerful performance even when handling large volumes of data.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

Dymocks Group has named Alison Evans as CEO of stationery retailer Milligram and its wholesale counterpart Telegram Co, effective September 19, succeeding co-founder Scott Druce. Currently, Evans serves as head of omnichannel retail at Milligram and Telegram Co. “Scott has decided it’s time for him to pursue new ventures.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2022

Brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has added another major retailer to its portfolio with the acquisition of beleaguered British fashion chain Ted Baker. The first, an IP holding company, will remain in ABG’s control. Under ABG’s ownership, we believe that Ted Baker is poised for continued growth and success.”.

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