Fabric

APRIL 11, 2023

Fashion and apparel storefronts always need fresh supplies of trendy clothes. With all these factors affecting the fashion industry, it’s no surprise that Deloitte finds that only one-third of retail executives are confident about maintaining or improving profit margins in the coming years. Drop-shipping will increase substantially.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A team of judges — Alicia Esposito, Vice President of Content for Retail TouchPoints ; Anne Kong, Associate Professor, program coordinator for visual presentation and exhibition design at the Fashion Institute of Technology; and Judy Bell, Founder of Energetic Retail — analyzed the submissions and recognized the following brands for their work : .

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Fabric

MARCH 14, 2023

Welcome to Part 2 of The Modern Retailer’s Guide To Dropshipping Fashion and Apparel. In Part 1, we covered the basics of dropshipping and explored the reasons why every fashion retailer should switch from a traditional retail model to an asset-light dropship model. 5 Tips and Strategies for Dropshipping Fashion and Apparel 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Today’s shopper now expects a seamless omnichannel experience, convenient delivery options and an array of sustainable products — as detailed in new research from Capgemini. Here are three trends that will define the retail industry in 2022 — and likely for years to come: 1. Expediting delivery with last-mile capabilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

But the luxury market sits in a unique position of growth: spending on luxury goods grew approximately 20% in 2022, according to Bain & Company , and it is likely to expand further through 2023. The luxury market has a few key advantages that will likely safeguard it from financial turmoil.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Seeking to step up its appeal to younger shoppers, luxury Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo has partnered with digital platform Farfetch. In addition to bolstering Ferragamo’s digital capabilities, Gobbetti appointed Maximilian Davis as Creative Director of Ferragamo in March 2022 to refresh the brand on the design side.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

Japanese fashion retailer GU is opening its first flagship store in New York City this fall. with a NYC pop-up in 2022. The First Step to Becoming a ‘Global Fashion Brand’ GU has applied some key learnings from its SoHo pop-up experience to develop its long-term brick-and-mortar strategy and support its U.S.

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iVend

APRIL 17, 2023

But since late 2022, chatGPT (or chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer to give it its full moniker) has taken AI into new applications and got everyone, well, chatting. iVend for Magento ChatGPT is used by retailers to enhance their omnichannel strategy. So how does chatGPT play a role in omnichannel retail POS?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

WHP’s global strategy for Express includes a full omnichannel launch beginning in 2024, with the opening of flagship stores and ecommerce channels featuring men’s and women’s apparel plus categories including footwear, intimates and accessories. The company also plans for shop-in-shop experiences in Mexico and Indonesia.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2023

“Based on current macroeconomic indicators and our proprietary credit card data, we believe the consumer will continue to be pressured in 2023, particularly in the first half, and have planned inventory mix and depth of initial buys accordingly,” said Jeff Gennette, Chairman and CEO of Macy’s in an update on Q4 2022 expectations. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2023

Walmart’s digital sales have risen steadily since then, including 12% annual growth in fiscal 2022, and it has recently expanded its online offerings to include an ecommerce site and customer experience aimed at SMBs as well as an overall revamp of its digital storefront with an emphasis on discovery. Net sales for Q4 2022, which ended Jan.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

In addition to the Getaway locations at Los Angeles’ Del Amo Fashion Center and Milan’s Il Centro shopping center, Abercrombie will expand the concept on a global scale through the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. This new store concept provides an immersive omnichannel experience designed to reach millennial and Gen Z customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

In its latest move to appeal to the masses , Victoria’s Secret is expanding its assortment on Amazon Fashion to include lingerie and apparel. The brand’s Amazon store , which debuted in April 2022 , previously featured only beauty products. in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

On the heels of its 40th anniversary, Mango Fashion Group has revealed plans to open 500 new stores in key markets, including Canada, France, the UK and U.S., Sustainability Comes into Fashion Double-digit growth is on the horizon for the 2023 fiscal year, largely thanks to Mango’s focus on international ecommerce. through 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Serrano’s retail career has included work on product, marketing, consumer store and digital experiences and supply chain, providing her with a strong background in omnichannel. The company appointed former H&M Group Head of Supply Chain David Savman as its EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer in July 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Warner Music Group (WMG) will partner with and invest in digital fashion retailer DressX , gaining a platform for select WMG artists to design their own virtual fashion lines. DressX launched in August 2020, and Meta added the company to its portfolio of virtual clothing designers in July 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

I think what’s going to be interesting is, how do we rebound in 2022?” Open Air Shopping Centers Enable Easy Omnichannel Services. One thing that’s unlikely to change in 2022 is the importance of omnichannel offerings. said Ward Kampf, President of Northwood Retail in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

in the next five years and also has its sights set on international expansion, with plans to launch omnichannel operations in key markets in Western Europe and Asia Pacific next year as well as an innovation center in Taiwan. The company plans to add more than 100 additional stores in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The deal includes plans to acquire “multiple” fashion brands as well as the expanded monetization of the Express brand through global licensing partnerships. The deal marks a significant shift for EXPR into an “omnichannel platform company” that will eventually have a multi-brand portfolio. Taking Advantage of Retail Consolidation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

Our men’s business has experienced significant growth over the past several years, and Saks continues to be the destination that shoppers look to for the latest in men’s luxury fashion,” said Tracy Margolies, Chief Merchandising Officer at Saks in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 21, 2022

Before the May 25, 2022 grand opening of Amazon Style — the retailer’s initial venture into fashion brick-and-mortar retail — some thought the Los Angeles space at the Americana at Brand would be dominated by technology and devoid of human interaction. Fitting Digital into Physical Fashion Retail. Photo courtesy of Amazon.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2023

Claire’s is celebrating the opening of its next-generation store in Paris with a Fashion Week event on March 6, 2023 that will spotlight the brand’s partnership with fashion designer Nicola Formichetti and V Magazine. At the same time the brand also is expanding its presence across grocery stores in the U.S.

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365 Retail

MARCH 15, 2024

Having joined MATCHESFASHION in 2022, as CEO Beighton focuses on the relationships between fashion and e-commerce using technology, product, logistics and culture to disrupt existing consumer patterns and galvanise change. Register for free to attend the industry’s flagship event which brings the magic of retail to life, here.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 7, 2024

For example, they could be asking for a related product that could be added to your range, such as adding matching hats or scarves to coats on a fashion site. He has worked within ecommerce for nearly 10 years and is the former CPO of Findologic, an Austrian-based search technology that Nosto acquired in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

In November 2022 alone, for example, Leap opened multiple stores at Simon properties in California and Florida: True Classic Tees in Los Angeles’ Del Amo Fashion Center and ThirdLove , Sugarfina and Goodlife in Florida’s Town Center at Boca Raton. “We Widen it to make your physical store as productive as possible.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 17, 2022

What is the Best CMS Software in 2022? Squarespace makes it easy to create visually-focused websites capable of showcasing your artwork and creations in a unique fashion. Within this ecosystem, you get a fantastic omnichannel tool for experience management, with support for API content management and commerce organization.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Brand elevation is core to the Ralph Lauren strategy,” said Patrice Louvet, CEO of Ralph Lauren during a fireside chat at the NRF’s 2022 Big Show , held in New York Jan. Doubling down on stores: Like many executives helming omnichannel businesses, Louvet emphasized the continued importance of physical locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Global downloads of mobile shopping apps were up 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2022 while the number of sessions was up 29% , according to data from the It’s Not Luck, It’s Skill: Make Every Marketing Dollar Count This Holiday Season report by data.ai. Mobile Retailing Requires a ‘Mindset Shift’.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Kizik used the pop-up to celebrate the official launch of five new silhouettes, reaffirming the brand’s equal focus on fashion as well as function, according to Chief Merchandising Officer Gretchen Weimer. She noted that the brand is “really leaning into style moving forward” during a conversation with Retail TouchPoints.

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Algopix

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Other luxury brands on the marketplace bandwagon include Net-A-Porter and Matches Fashion, using more strategic ways to profit from omnichannel retail. The post 5 Marketplace Growth Opportunities to Watch for 2022 appeared first on | Algopix.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In a special interview with Retail TouchPoints, Del Rey expands on the key themes from the books, his takeaways and most of all, what other retail players can take from this head-to-head battle of omnichannel players. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): You have spent a significant portion of your career covering both Amazon and Walmart.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

As a result, more brands need to look for ways to incorporate 3D and AR tech into their omnichannel strategy. As with all next-gen tech, there have been some early adopters, especially in the realm of fashion, footwear and accessories, that are already employing 3D and AR to enhance the ecommerce experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 23, 2023

The new venture will be led by former SAP executive Jill Popelka, who joined Snap as the company’s new Head of ARES in June 2022. The ARES Shopping Suite is available now for enterprise customers and currently includes AR shopping tech for fashion , apparel and accessories. Jill Popelka, Head of AR Enterprise Services at Snap, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

The pandemic hit the fashion rental company hard as homebound consumers opted not to refresh their wardrobes. Results from Q1 2022 saw revenue up 100% YoY, and subscriber numbers are back to pre-pandemic levels. Yet despite sharp declines in its business, the company moved forward with its IPO in October 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2023

That’s why he and his team are making vigorous efforts to discover some of the fashion industry’s most cutting-edge young designers and artists and to bring them into a growing community of collaborators. It’s about being part of a conversation in a really authentic way,” Zihaad said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Even as Amazon continues to open fashion, grocery and convenience brick-and-mortar stores, the ecommerce giant announced planned closures of all 68 of its 4-star , Books and Pop-up locations — 66 stores in the U.S. and two in the UK. and in Los Angeles later this year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Walmart mandated that its suppliers put it on products by 2022, which has made a big impact on RFID adoption. And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process.

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