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Eddie Bauer Acquisition Gives Authentic Brands a Foothold in Growing Outdoor Category

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Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer is the latest retailer to be snapped up by brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group , a joint venture between ABG and mall operator Simon Property Group. Then in 2018, Golden Gate created the PSEB operating company, bringing PacSun and Eddie Bauer together under a single entity.

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REI Opens Dedicated Resale Store in Oregon

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which opened in 2020. The store will focus on providing members with access to high-quality used outdoor gear and apparel with a frequently rotating selection. REI has offered used outdoor gear to co-op members for more than 60 years through “garage sale” events at its stores.

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To Thrive in the New Global Ecommerce Marketplace, Toys ‘R’ Us may Need to Think Small

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Games, puzzles, action figures and outdoor toys were especially popular. million for its FY 2020, compared to a loss of more than $200 million the previous year. It credited strategic investments, such as those that went into developing an omnichannel retail ecosystem. Profits at Barbie and Hot Wheels firm Mattel were $126.6

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The 2020 Holiday Shopping Season Promises to be a Tale of Two Consumers

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Although it’s tempting to hunker down — and double down — on time-tested marketing and sales methods, now is the time to rethink and rewire sales, operations, logistics and support. The 2020 holiday season will require attention to other issues, and one of the biggest is staffing. Staffing Considerations.

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Taking the Party to Third-Party Venues: A Look at Party City’s Move into Marketplaces

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2020 and the pandemic proved to be a critical turning point for Party City, both in its marketplaces journey and for the business as a whole. The company had struggled to find its footing in recent years, with its stock price falling to as low as 20 cents early in 2020 after several bad quarters. The Definition of a Pandemic Pivot.

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Resale Revs Up: eBay Enhances Refurbished Goods Offering, New Overstock Marketplace Launches

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As product scarcity issues continue to dominate this holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly turning to resale to get the goods — and platform operators are taking notice. eBay has expanded its refurbished goods offering, where shoppers can find discounted inventory from brands including Apple, Samsung and Dyson.

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Contactless Delivery Becomes A Necessity For BOPIS Fulfillment

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The Second Wave research results from April 27, 2020 showed that 73% of respondents expect this pandemic experience to change the way they shop in the future. According to the Q1 2020 Salesforce Shopping Index report, sites offering BOPIS grew digital revenue 92% between March 10-20, 2020 compared to 19% for sites not offering BOPIS.