Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2022

Managing retail supply chains is complicated, heads-down work. Supply chain teams are often expected to meet ambitious KPI targets that are critical to the health of the entire business. Because better markdowns have the potential to significantly improve the traditional KPIs that supply chain teams are evaluated on.

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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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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 22, 2019

I expected (naively some may think) by now that with a withdrawal deal secured by the UK and the EU that I would be able to update my earlier report published last summer. Sadly, it was not to be as it appears that like Blackadder’s famous character Baldrick, that the UK government thinks it has […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

As an organization that is passionate about people and the planet, KeHE Distributors is driving toward a better future for our partners through sustainability initiatives and our hard-working supply chain. It’s a lot to wrap your head around, but innovating a supply chain with an eye toward sustainability doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

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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. The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2023, was purchased by CION Investment Corp. in July 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

That’s 9% more than the comparable period last year and 58% more than 2019. 1, 2021, consumers will have spent more online than the $575 billion they spent in all of 2019. As a historical benchmark, from 2015 to 2019, online prices fell 3.9% In fact, Adobe forecasts that even before the holiday season begins on Nov.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

On top of all that, in 2019 we’ll see factors such as global economies, trade barriers, rising wages, and marketplaces pack a […]. Digital is the rocket fuel for retail’s growth. But that growth requires retailers and brands to keep up — and step up — how quickly they evolve in terms of people, processes, products, and more.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

Target has tapped Michael Fiddelke, who has served as the retailer’s CFO since November 2019, to add the COO role to his responsibilities. He will wear both hats until Target names a new finance chief. Current COO John Mulligan announced his retirement plans in October 2023.

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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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365 Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

Jollyes today (20 March) confirms it has agreed on a new 10-year logistics partnership with supply chain partner Wincanton. Since 2019, Wincanton has provided warehouse and distribution services, providing store fulfilment to Jollyes stores across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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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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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 29, 2019

But questions abound about what’s driving the increased supply […]. The list of these digitally native, direct-to-consumer (DTC) challenger brands goes on and on — and incumbent consumer brands have taken notice almost as quickly as consumers themselves have turned to these up-and-comers for the products and services they need.

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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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RetailWire

JUNE 18, 2021

Consumers looking to purchase or charter yachts having a tough time as current demand outstrips supply. Sales of boats under 50 feet are up 27 percent from 2019 and those above 150 feet have risen 47 percent. We’ve seen a seismic shift,” said Steven Myers, founder and CEO of Yatco.

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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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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

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. Global Sourcing. Getting Up-to-Date Insights. Better Value for Money.

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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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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

JULY 14, 2023

More than 55% of respondents who are planning to shop for school supplies said they had already started buying as of early July — on par with 2022 and up from 44% in 2019. BTC spending has nearly doubled since 2019. increase in school supply prices over the past two years. per person, up from $1,199.43 set in 2021.

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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). So, Amazon being a key theme at IRCE 2019 is to be expected. IRCE 2019 will have an entire track dedicated to attention-getting strategies to build brand value.

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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

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 6, 2023

These plans are part of the brand’s near-term climate target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 37% by 2032 compared to a 2019 base figure. The Lego Group will triple its sustainability investments over the next three years , spending $1.4 They also figure into its goal of achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

store associates this season, on top of the 20,000 supply chain associates the retailer already announced it would bring on board. The elongation of the holiday shopping season, already a growing trend in 2019, got a big boost from the supply chain disruptions exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2023

In addition, Williams will lead Nike’s Supply Chain and Logistics team. Since he joined the company in 2019, Williams has led Jordan Brand through unprecedented growth, doubling its revenue. His prior experience includes decades of enterprise experience building global brands and creating deep consumer relationships.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

While digital penetration is nowhere near the highs it reached during the pandemic, when online accounted for approximately 40% of sales, according to Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette, ecommerce is continuing its pre-pandemic growth trend with digital penetration this year at 33% , up from 25% in 2019. .

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Hall joined REI in 2019 and currently leads strategy, sustainability and finance. In her new role, she will lead the co-op’s efforts to build a future-looking, customer-centric supply chain while continuing to decouple REI’s growth from its carbon footprint.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 29, 2022

In 2022, it began selling products from labels including Carhartt , Herschel Supply Co. Out&Back has become a source for secondhand goods from brands including Patagonia , The North Face , Burton , Nordica , Arc’teryx , Atomic , Bent Metal , Blizzard Tecnica , GNU and Marmot. Pendleton , Roxy and Spyder.

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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. Many Reasons DTC’s Dramatic Upswing Stabilized. There are a few things to consider for success.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

However, the retailer’s executives touted an improved inventory position going into the new fiscal year, down 15% from the previous year and comparable to 2019. “As We remain confident in the strength of our brands and our ability to drive profitable growth and deliver long-term value to our shareholders.”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Mericle was most recently CMO at the pool and spa maintenance and supply brand Leslie’s , where she led the company’s digital transformation, launched a customer loyalty program and added top-funnel media. Mickey Mericle. She also has held marketing leadership roles at Shutterfly, Adobe, Walmart and Target.

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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. The 10 Best Trending Niches For 2019. To help you in your search for the best products to sell online, here is our list of the top ecommerce niches for 2019. Pros of Selling Niche Products.

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RetailWire

JULY 22, 2020

Seventeen percent of chief supply chain officers are female, up from 11 percent in 2019, according to Gartner’s “2020 Women in Supply Chain Survey.” ” The research also found that women in vice president or senior director positions fell to 21 percent this year, down from 28 percent last year.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2021

Caribbean Joe Island Supply Co.’s Since its relaunch in 2019, we’ve had our eye on Caribbean Joe,” said Altirs. “We look forward to working with our partners to expand the distribution globally.”. s product lines encompass men’s, women’s and children’s sportswear, swimwear, accessories and even fragrances.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

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. The move was part of a push to accelerate the growth of the company’s services category.

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