Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The promoted executives include: Bob Walker, who joined David’s Bridal in 2019 as Chief Retail Officer, has been promoted to COO. She will report to Marcum and brings more than two decades of marketing and ecommerce experience. The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2023, was purchased by CION Investment Corp. in July 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Many retailers’ supply chains have been hit by the combination of the global pandemic, skyrocketing global logistics costs and the recent dramas in the Suez Canal. What steps do retailers need to take to secure product and supply chains as we move toward a post-COVID world? Demand, Not Supply Chains. Know Where Your Product is.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Walmart has entered an agreement to acquire Alert Innovation , a robotics automation company that develops material-handling technology for automating order fulfillment in retail supply chains. Walmart has been working with Alert to customize technology for its market fulfillment centers (MFCs) since 2016. in a blog post.

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CPC Strategy

JANUARY 7, 2019

Your supply chain is a key cog in the overall health of your business. The post Supply Chain Optimization in 2019 appeared first on Retail Performance Marketing Blog - CPC Strategy. Its arrangement determines your procurement and sourcing costs, your.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The ongoing global logistics disruptions continue to impact businesses, and many of them recognize the need to better equip their supply chains by identifying alternative trading partnerships and developing a broader list of suppliers across the globe. billion (USD) in 2021 and the market is expected to reach $15.6 Global Sourcing.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The saga began in 2009, with the brand’s first filing, and then in 2019 it was acquired by DirectBuy, a discount home goods membership club, which had recently been acquired by parent company CSC Generation. In the most recent bankruptcy filing, Z Gallerie listed 21 stores and roughly 250 employees as assets.

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ROI Revolution

JULY 25, 2019

Welcome to lucky edition #3 of ROI Revolution’s Monthly Marketing Recap series! Last month , we covered marketing news like IRCE 2019, exciting campaigns we saw in June, and recent innovative augmented reality (AR) use cases. Marketing News Highlights. Amazon Prime Day 2019. Pet supplies. Of Interest.

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Optimizely

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Nearly a year after launching The Empowered Marketer , it’s time to reflect back on the many fascinating and insightful B2C marketers we were lucky enough to interview. Would we be able to convince smart ecommerce and B2C marketers to share their insights as guests? Thanks for listening to The Empowered Marketer throughout 2018!

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It also hired a Chief Operating Officer to help revamp supply chain operations and find savings across store efficiency, marketing expenses and information technology contracts. compared to 2019. “We Party City is working to ease the pressure by cutting $30 million in costs, including by laying off 19% of its workforce.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. Adobe reports that out-of-stock messages are up 172% compared to January 2020 and up 360% from January 2019. Stressed Consumers Spread Out Spending with BNPL.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

In contrast, in the 2019 RPI, no club store ranked higher than seventh. Personalized prices, promotions and rewards also became 3X more important at driving overall price perception compared to 2019. million more omnichannel households today than there were in 2019, with a combined grocery budget of $4.9

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The outdoors retailer also has promoted Kelley Hall to EVP and CFO, and named Vivienne Long to SVP and Chief Marketing Officer. Hall joined REI in 2019 and currently leads strategy, sustainability and finance. Long also joined the company in 2019 to lead its marketing organization and membership work. Cameron Janes.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Active customers for the Macy’s brand were up 18% over 2020 and 1% over 2019 to 44 million , and new customers increased 40% over 2020 and 26% over 2019 to 19.4 Comparable sales for 2021 for the company — which includes results from Macy’s , Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury — were up 43% from 2020 and 3.1% I am proud that Macy’s, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2020

Throughout 2019, “digitally native vertical brands” were the darling of retail. The bubble has burst for non-profitable DTC brands largely due to relying on cheap capital and efficient supply chains coming out of China. As a sales/marketing channel, DTC and digitally native brands will, of course, survive current economic conditions.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 20, 2019

IRCE 2019 is next week! It’s also the most valuable brand in 2019 with an estimated brand value of $188B , according to Statista (more on branding later). Even as Amazon’s platform matures and growth slows , it still dominates 80% of the market share across categories. Are you ready? 6/26, 4:15 PM).

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365 Retail

MARCH 21, 2023

Despite supply chain issues caused by the war in Ukraine, which impacted its main manufacturers in Italy and Spain, the company recorded a 6% increase in sales from £15 million in 2021. The 2019 figure was £3,706,000 – a big increase on 2018’s £2,167,000. million in its eighth consecutive year of growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2023

In her new role she will lead Nike’s global product engine and integrate its brand marketing storytelling to help the company build deeper relationships and engagement. In addition, Williams will lead Nike’s Supply Chain and Logistics team.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Gift cards are shaping up to be a holiday hero this season, as consumers and retailers continue to grapple with supply and shipping issues. Supply chain logistics and the lack of workers have created unprecedented shipping delays. Research from Incisiv predicts that digital gift card adoption will grow 23% by 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Ebay has launched the Certified by Brand program, enabling the marketplace to partner directly with luxury brands and help them scale their presence in the secondary market while offering shoppers access to a wider selection. Ebay plans to expand the program to new markets over the next year.

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Retail Technology Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The secrets to succeeding in B2B eCommerce are to be unveiled to marketers at this year’s B2B Marketing Expo 2019.

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Groove

JANUARY 8, 2021

billion, which was a 15% increase compared to 2019. eCommerce sales have soared amid the pandemic, and the increase in demand for online goods interferes with the supply chain and stresses the fulfillment process. In 2019, only 15% of large retailers thought that returns were of major concern. Consumers spent a total of $10.8

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ecomdash

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Here’s our guide to the top ecommerce niches of 2019, including a bunch of tips to help you find the best niche for your ecommerce business. Doing so can cost a ton of money in inventory, storage, resources, and marketing, especially for small businesses and ecommerce startups. The 10 Best Trending Niches For 2019. Better ROI.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 6, 2022

To give you a picture of the current D2C ecommerce landscape, we conducted a survey of over 170 digital marketing professionals from a wide range of industries and company revenue. In this article, dive into the data behind direct to consumer marketing and how your brand can leverage D2C for profitable growth. over 2019 to reach $151.2

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 19, 2022

The company underwent several rounds of jobs cuts and a $200 million dollar restructuring in 2018, followed by an SEC investigation into its accounting practices in 2019. Frisk’s remit when he joined was to reengineer Under Armour’s structure, systems and go-to-market process. Browne has held the role of COO since 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2023

Franchise Group owns and operates a number of “franchised and franchisable” businesses that include The Vitamin Shoppe as well as Pet Supplies Plus , Wag N’ Wash , American Freight , Badcock Home Furniture & More , Buddy’s Home Furnishings and Sylvan Learning. that are either company-run or operated by franchisees or dealers. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The announcement comes following reports of an exploding secondhand market. Estimated at $7 billion in 2019, according to Statista , the market is expected to grow to $36 billion by 2024. The $70 million distribution facility is expected to be up and running by Q2 2022. million items across its network.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Signet plans to drive operating synergies by leveraging its scale in purchasing, targeted marketing, connected commerce and jewelry services to enhance Diamonds Direct. Signet Jewelers has been closing stores over the past several years : 262 in 2018, 125 in 2019 and 230 in 2020, as part of its new focus on services and digital offerings.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Here’s how he’s doing it. ” The solution, according to Agha, is definitely not marketing or influencers: “By definition, every brand thinks their product is the best, so when you’re comparing five products [everything you see tells you] they’re all the best,” said Agha. We did scale it, but it wasn’t a good experience.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Witherspoon will replace Kelly Caruso, who has led the company since early 2019 and who will remain in an advisory capacity during the transition period. The company has grown from serving dozens of markets to reaching nearly 300 metropolitan areas nationwide. Kamau Witherspoon. division of Yum!

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

in the next five years and also has its sights set on international expansion, with plans to launch omnichannel operations in key markets in Western Europe and Asia Pacific next year as well as an innovation center in Taiwan. The company plans to add more than 100 additional stores in the U.S. Listen to the full episode here.].

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

“Now more than ever, our customers need our solutions to improve workflows across their broader supply chains. Bill is the right leader to continue to advance our vision and further elevate Zebra as a trusted advisor to our customers and partners in our vibrant core as well as our high-growth adjacent and expansion markets.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2020

Walmart continues its mission to elevate its reputation in fashion with its new ThredUP partnership, which gives e-Commerce shoppers access to secondhand merchandise across the full spectrum of prestige — from luxury names such as Chanel and Prada to middle-market Ann Taylor LOFT and Lands’ End to affordable Old Navy and fast-fashion leader H&M.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

Retail media is a subset of commerce media, a category that includes affiliate marketing, shoppable ads, shoppable TV, in-store retail media and the metaverse. Amazon developed its own demand side platform (DSP) and supply side platform (SSP) for serving ads. digital media revenue to Amazon between 2019 and 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

With supply chain disruptions still making headlines, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to remain competitive may contend with inventory challenges and rising rates of theft and damage in the last mile. It’s becoming increasingly clear that supply chain risks and shipping mishaps are top of mind for today’s consumers.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 17, 2019

We’ve compiled a list of some of the top sessions to check out at IRCE 2019. See how Susan Tynan grew her online business and expanded a mostly nonexistent market, all by keeping one strategy as her guiding north star: putting the customer first. Excelling on Amazon in 2019 and Beyond. Making Sense of Email Marketing Today.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2022

Nordstrom has promoted Ken Worzel to Chief Customer Officer and Jamie Nordstrom to the post of Chief Stores Officer, while Scott Meden, Chief Marketing Officer, and Geevy Thomas, President, prepare to retire. Since 2019, Worzel has served as the retailer’s COO, and previously filled the roles of EVP of Strategy and Development and CDO.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Kohl’s rejected a $64 per share offer from Starboard Value and Acacia Research in January 2022 on the grounds that it undervalued the company, but reportedly became open to lower bids due to the general market downturn and its own poor performance. The $60 per share price tag is still a significant premium over the retailer’s $45.80

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