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Uniqlo’s 2024 Plans: 20+ New Stores in North America

Retail TouchPoints

In May 2023 , Uniqlo, which opened its first North American location in 2005, revealed its plans to reach 200 North American locations by 2027. Uniqlo will open more than 20 stores in the U.S. and Canada in 2024, including debuts in new markets for the fast fashion retailer. Tacoma Mall, Tacoma, Wash.

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It’s Time To Improve Employee Experience For Remote Workers

Forrester eCommerce

The number of regular work-at-home employees has grown 115% since 2005, and 40% […]. Today, we’re excited to announce the publication of our latest report on the state of remote working, which focuses exclusively on creating a better experience for employees who primarily work-from-home.

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Home Depot Launches New Content Hub to Empower Young Homeowners

Retail TouchPoints

The survey found that more than half ( 53% ) of millennials worry about purchasing their first home, and their most significant hesitation had to do with renovations and home improvements.

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How Vintage Wine Estates is Uncorking New Opportunities in Alcohol Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

Tech Advancements Help Alcohol Ecommerce Expand Alcohol ecommerce didn’t really pick up steam until 2005, when the Supreme Court struck down laws in New York and Michigan that banned vineyards from selling across state lines. It’s the norm for Coke; it’s the norm for Yoplait — it’s not the norm for us.” I grew up in the 80s.

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Customers are Tired of Empty Shelves, and it’s Time for a Fix

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers that have moved to a data-driven approach have improved their sales, operational efficiency and overall profitability. Using Data and Cognitive Technology to Improve Product Availability The first challenge in gaining an accurate view of on-shelf availability is deciding which data to use.

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Bankrupt Century 21, Citing $175 Million Insurance Nonpayment, Will Cease Operations

Retail TouchPoints

Raymond Gindi and his Co-CEO and brother IG Gindi, who have shared the top role since 2005, are the sons of Abraham “Al” Gindi, a Syrian Jewish immigrant who co-founded Century 21 in 1961 with his cousin Samuel “Sonny” Gindi. Gindi avoided heavy debt and headlong growth.

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Retailers slash carbon emissions in half to beat sustainability targets

365 Retail

UK retailers have cut their carbon emissions in half since 2005 and smashed environmental targets for the past year, according to new figures. Data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that carbon emissions across leading firms in the sector have dropped by 49% since 2005.

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