Retail TouchPoints

MAY 26, 2022

Digital sports platform Fanatics has partnered with supply chain solution Quiet Platforms — a wholly owned subsidiary of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. Quiet Platforms’ “shared supply chain” solution allows companies to collaborate to solve common logistics, fulfillment and delivery challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2022

Mere days after announcing plans to leave Amazon after 23 years at the company, Dave Clark has unveiled his next role — CEO of supply chain startup Flexport. Flexport is on its way to becoming one of the world’s most important technology platforms for supply chain and logistics.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Supply chain challenges are nothing new, but they are newly in the spotlight as massive consumer delays and shortages affect the shopping public. There is no quick fix for the supply chain snarls facing brands, and the problems won’t miraculously resolve on December 31. Diversification can begin as early in the chain as manufacturing.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Independent pet goods retailer Pet Supplies Plus has acquired emerging franchise retailer Wag N’ Wash. In 2021, Pet Supplies Plus itself was bought by Franchise Group through an approximately $700 million all-cash transaction. It’s a win for everyone from the franchise owners to the guests and their pets.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Discount supermarket chain Save A Lot is rolling out a new data-driven supply chain solution from SymphonyAI in an effort to better meet shopper needs and minimize stockouts and substitutions. Save A Lot operates approximately 850 stores in 32 states across the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2021

billion , will accelerate the companies’ shared autonomous supply chain mission, which aims to help companies utilize predictive business insights to pivot their operations in real time through the combined power of AI/ML and IoT and edge devices. The deal, which values Blue Yonder at $8.5

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2022

According to Chanel’s 2021 financial results, the luxury fashion house invested $758 million in capital expenditure with investments, representing 4.8% In December 2021, Chanel also opened a boutique in Miami’s Design District with the space reflecting the artistic heritage and culture of the area. YoY for the year ending Dec.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 21, 2021

With catlike reflexes, the IT channel emptied the laptop supply chain and became […]. On one hand, customers and governments recognized partners as an essential service and central to their ability to rapidly respond to a worsening pandemic early in the year.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

But their cybersecurity teams pay much less attention to the sprawling network of vendors in the supply chain. Supply chains for large retailers can involve tens of thousands of manufacturers, haulage firms, technology vendors and other suppliers spread throughout the world. For hackers this is a window of opportunity.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Supply chain struggles never used to make headlines. That changed over the past few years as the COVID-19 pandemic and then the Russian invasion of Ukraine strained the supply chains for everything from chicken tenders to precious metals — resulting in empty shelves, delayed order shipments, reduced profit and frustrated retail customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

While most retailers are struggling to deal with product delays and shortages this holiday season, one retail sector has a seemingly unlimited supply of goods – resale. This supply influx is echoed in reports from other resale platforms. billion in spending on previously owned items in 2021, an increase of 24% from the $55.9

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In another sign that Black Friday, and to some extent the entire extended Thanksgiving weekend, has ceded its position as a truly peak shopping period, Black Friday 2021 was a mixed bag for retailers. higher than 2020’s, although it was not yet back up to 2019 levels (Black Friday 2021 was down 28.3% Store traffic was 47.5%

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ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Published October 27, 2021 | Updated November 5, 2021. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, retailers and brands around the world have increasingly been feeling strain on their supply chains. The 2021 holiday season will bring a challenge for brands looking to grow profitably. November 5. October 29.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about some of the most dramatic supply chain disruptions in living memory. alone, reports showed individual states resorting to bidding wars over scarce PPE and other essential medical supplies. Digital transformation in the supply chain can help to remedy these issues, but it continues to move slowly.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

Spring 2022 holidays will see a return closer to pre-pandemic normalcy than 2021, according to the Spring Holidays 2022 report from Information Resources, Inc. More than 25% of consumers report that they’ll exceed last year’s Easter or Passover grocery spending.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With the constant addition of new features, like passage indexing and mobile-first indexing, the SERPs of 2021 look far different than they did just a year or two ago. Here’s what you need to know about SERPs in 2021. SERP Result Trends in 2021. What SERP result trends should you pay attention to for 2021 and beyond?

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Published October 27, 2021 | Updated December 7, 2021. Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, retailers and brands around the world have increasingly been feeling strain on their supply chains. We keep this blog post updated with the information you need to stay in the loop with the supply chain crisis.

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ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Published June 29, 2021 | Updated November 2, 2021. The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. Bookmark and keep coming back so you’ll always be up-to-date with the 2021 holiday shopping landscape.

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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

As a small business owner, managing supply chain issues is nothing new. Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Former PVH and Gap executive Sarah Clarke has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, and J.Crew veteran Valerie van Ogtrop will join AEO in the newly created role of EVP of Brand Operations, both effective Oct. Clarke joins AEO from PVH Corporation where she served as Global Chief Supply Chain Officer from 2021.

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ROI Revolution

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Published June 29, 2021 | Updated September 7, 2021. The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. Bookmark and keep coming back so you’ll always be up-to-date with the 2021 holiday shopping landscape.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2021

Target will build off its 2020 momentum by investing $4 billion annually in new store openings, remodels for existing stores and supply chain upgrades over the next several years, the retailer announced during an earnings call. The figure represents a substantial increase from the $2.65 billion invested in operations during 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The need for stronger, more agile supply chains was made clear during the coronavirus pandemic, after the shortages that defined its early days as many manufacturers and retailers were forced to shut down operations. Supply Chain Transparency: More Than Just Good PR.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2021

It’s estimated that these figures will continue to rise gradually in 2021, due to the ongoing prevention methods put in place internationally along with the changes in consumer spending habits. Growing Trends in 2021. As we know, the greatest expert in dynamic pricing is Amazon, which can change its prices every 10 minutes.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Amazon topped both its own and experts’ Q1 2021 expectations, with 44% year-over-year sales growth and $108.5 The retailer expects its momentum to carry over into Q2 2021, with sales hitting anywhere from $110 billion to $116 billion. However, Amazon seems to think a summer Prime Day holds even more potential in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

Walmart Canada will augment and modernize its supply chain with the construction of two new distribution centers equipped with next-generation automation, and the implementation of new warehouse management systems at DCs to help meet the needs of omnichannel consumers.

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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. 31, 2021. “We’re with BNPL orders in 2021 up 44% compared to 2019 and 3% over 2020, according to the Adobe Digital Economy Index. “In

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Supply shortages. Find out how manufacturers will respond to these unique challenges in our 2021 manufacturing predictions. Sustainability pressures. Geopolitical tensions.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

stores by the end of March 2021. Lowe’s started upgrading its digital technology even before the pandemic hit: in January, the retailer partnered with Google Cloud to help modernize its e-Commerce, merchandising, supply chain management and pricing systems. Lowe’s will install pickup lockers at all its U.S. in Q1 and 35.1%

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

But if we learned anything from 2021, it’s that the businesses demonstrating the greatest agility and ability to connect with consumers will find themselves in the best position to thrive and outperform their competitors.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Cut to March 2021 — a second stimulus package, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), is signed into law, and online spending surges to record-breaking heights. In fact, in the three weeks following the ARP’s passage on March 11, 2021, U.S. If the first three months of this year are any indicator, then that growth is set to continue in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2021

Retail results for Q1 2021 have been promising so far, showing that the economy may finally be emerging from a long, slow year. Large retailers like Target and Walmart continued to thrive in Q1 2021 on the back of their large store footprints and strong omnichannel presence.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Published June 29, 2021 | Updated October 5, 2021. The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. Bookmark and keep coming back so you’ll always be up-to-date with the 2021 holiday shopping landscape.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 15, 2021

US online holiday sales grew by 30% in 2020, and Forrester forecasts it will grow another 10% YoY in 2021. This growth raises the stakes for retail professionals to support the increased demand, which ultimately makes them a prime target for ransomware attackers. Why should retailers particularly pay attention to ransomware preparedness?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

So what are the customer experience and commerce trends that will continue, or become more fully realized, in 2021? In 2021, omnichannel excellence will continue to become an essential point of differentiation, particularly for those retailers that don’t own their category. These are four with staying power: 1.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Read what we predict for retail in 2021. In the wake of the pandemic's deluge of disruption, retailers, brand manufacturers, and ecosystem players such as mall operators are entirely rethinking their businesses, heralding much change ahead.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Adobe Index — which analyzes consumer transactions across more than 100 million SKUs in 18 categories — found that consumers have spent more than $541 billion online in the first eight months of this year, from January through August 2021. 1, 2021, consumers will have spent more online than the $575 billion they spent in all of 2019.

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