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Reports: Alex and Ani Shutters 20 Stores and Rhode Island Headquarters

Retail TouchPoints

The company, which was founded in 2004, had more than 100 stores across the U.S. .” Alex and Anni has closed all stores in its home state but will continue operating seven across the country. Its products also are sold at The Paper Store locations. during the height of its operations.

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Labor Day gas prices at lowest level since 2004

RetailWire

The last time gas prices were this low was 2004. The current national average for gas is $2.19 a gallon, down 37 cents from last year. It’s entirely fueled by COVID-19 keeping people at home and away from filling their tanks,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.com.

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The 64 Best Channel Podcasts Of 2019

Forrester eCommerce

Since the first podcast came on the scene in 2004, there are now over 750,000 podcast shows with […]. By Jay McBain and Rob Spee If you haven’t listened to a podcast yet, you’re now in the minority. According to Podcast Insights, 51% of the US population has listened to at least one podcast.

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Back To The Future: My Return To Forrester

Forrester eCommerce

In late 2004 my team had completed […]. At the time I was working for the Queensland Department of Transports and Main Roads reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, leading a team of exceptional individuals in the Innovation & Planning Unit of the Information Services Branch.

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The Build Vs. Buy Vs. Lease Paradigm

BigCommerce

Disclaimer: I am a religious believer in the software-as-a-service model and have been since 2004 when I first implemented Salesforce.com…

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Prada Picks Former Luxottica Chief as CEO

Retail TouchPoints

From 2004 to 2014, Guerra served as CEO of eyewear firm Luxottica Group. During his 33-year career, Guerra has worked extensively in the luxury and hospitality industries. He most recently worked with LVMH as CEO of Hotel and Hospitalities Activities.

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Frans Johansson And the Intersection of Diversity And Innovation

Retail TouchPoints

He founded the business following the release of his 2004 book, The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation. The book drove home one key point, according to Johansson: “Diversity drives innovation.

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