Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

In fact, results from Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Design & Experience Survey revealed that 58% of respondents plan to remodel and/or renovate a minimum of 11% of their store footprint through 2024. Leap is helping these brands rise to the occasion by leveraging its strategic relationships with operators.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Amazon unveiled a swath of the innovations and enhancements to its fulfillment and delivery operations at the annual Delivering the Future event earlier this month, including plans to expand drone delivery services both in the U.S. The MK30 will be integrated into operations in 2024. and internationally.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Pacsun will deploy the iD Cloud Store solution from Nedap as it seeks to improve inventory accuracy and gain RFID-powered operational insights to inform replenishment decisions. The chainwide rollout is expected to be completed in Q1 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Embracing a New Kind of Returns Strategy For retailers, the way forward involves a dual approach: prioritizing customer needs while harnessing data to improve operational efficiency. Operational aspects of returns are just as crucial. At the heart of this strategy is the analysis of customer return patterns.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The first new store concept recently opened outside of Houston, and Target plans to utilize the format in half of the 200 store remodels and almost all of the 30 new stores planned for 2023.

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Algopix

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As we approach 2024, it’s essential for both established and aspiring eCommerce sellers to stay ahead of the curve by anticipating and preparing for the upcoming trends that will shape the industry. Augmented Reality (AR) Shopping Experiences In 2024, Augmented Reality (AR) is set to revolutionize the way consumers shop online.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2024

Academy Sports + Outdoors will open up to 17 new stores during its 2024 fiscal year, which began Feb. The retailer currently operates 283 stores across 18 states. The first two stores are in the Raleigh suburb of Knightdale, N.C., which opened on March 22, and the Indianapolis-area Greenwood, Ind., slated to open April 12.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. In 2024, we can see the following trends are poised to reshape the retail landscape, providing insights to keep your business ahead of the curve.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2024

million in cash for the Zulily website and domain names, trademarks, tradenames, customer database, social media accounts and software, and said in a statement that it expects the Zulily site to be “fully functional” by the end of Q2 2024. Beyond paid $4.5 Now Beyond, Inc. plans to relaunch Overstock.com as a standalone site later this month.

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Algopix

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the role of an LLC for Amazon sellers, its significance, benefits, and the intricacies of setting up an LLC for Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) in 2024. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a business entity that offers a blend of liability protection and operational flexibility.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Target has big plans for 2022, with the retailer announcing plans to invest up to $5 billion this year to open new stores, enhance its digital, fulfillment and supply chain capabilities, and expand its shop-in-shop concept with Ulta Beauty.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

The new Ikea stores will be located in Austin, Texas (scheduled for summer 2024), the Atlanta metro area, and two locations in greater Los Angeles. Looking past 2024, Ikea is planning to open stores in Annapolis and Gaithersburg, Md.; Katy, Texas; and other locations to be named later.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

GNC will start by using Zipline’s Platform 1 long-range delivery system, which features a fleet of small, fixed-wing, fully autonomous aircraft that operate quietly and release packages with parachutes to a customer’s yard. Plus, by fulfilling orders with products that are already nearby, we can get purchases to consumers faster.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2024

The apparel retailer currently operates 84 stores across the country. Untuckit will open at least 14 new brick-and-mortar locations this year, with the first seven set to open by May in California, New York, New Jersey, Florida and Georgia, according to multiple media reports.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2024

The deal, which is expected to close by the end of the retailer’s fiscal 2024 in late January 2025, is subject to customer closing conditions and will be funded through a combination of cash and debt. The Home Depot is acquiring building products distributor SRS Distribution for $18.25

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As of January 2024, the Postal Service has opened 29 of these S&DCs. The USPS also plans to procure 21,000 commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) battery-powered and domestically manufactured delivery vehicles, including 9,250 from the Ford Motor Company, depending on market availability and operational feasibility.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Called Ankaa Gl o bal Logistics , the new 3PL company will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Glazer’s. with a new location in Florida set to open 2024. Services include: Inventory storage solutions for both raw materials (i.e. glass, cardboard, etc.), Ankaa currently has facilities in Shepherdsville, Ky.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

More practices will open through 2024, and all locations will be powered by Chewy’s custom-built open platform, which has helped the brand create a robust, customer-focused experience across all channels. Now, Chewy is embracing the “medtail movement” by opening its first veterinary practices under the brand name “Chewy Vet Care.”

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

is betting big on going small, with plans to open up to 30 new small-format locations across the country in 2024. The planned expansion is in addition to the nearly 15 small-format stores that the retailer already operates. beginning in 2024.” Macy’s Inc. in a statement. “Our in a statement.

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Pivotree Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Experts in digital commerce, supply chain and data management demonstrate their award-winning technologies, paving the way for retail success in 2024 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pivotree Inc. According to Retail Systems Research 51% of retailers are looking for real time views and insights into their operation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

billion net loss, which was partially driven by $6 billion in added costs — including the cost of operating its massive fulfillment network. During this period, we doubled the size of our operations and nearly doubled our workforce to 1.6 Opening delayed until 2024, according to Argus Leader ; Churchill, Pa.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

The Home Depot plans to open four new distribution centers designed specifically for the needs of its professional customers in the first half of 2024. Over the last several years, we have been investing to deliver a faster, more convenient, differentiated experience for our pros.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

How did you see that conversation shift in 2023, and where do you think it’s headed in 2024? Real-time visibility — including tracking shipments, inventory levels and production processes — was imperative for businesses to maintain efficient operations and make informed decisions. and how can they prepare themselves?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

net sales decline in Q4 2023, Tractor Supply still plans to open up to 95 brick-and-mortar stores in 2024, as well as complete its 10th distribution center. This aggressive capital expansion is in line with the plans Tractor Supply revealed in July 2023 : to eventually operate 3,000 stores in the U.S., Even in the face of an 8.6%

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Amazon operates the granddaddy of paid loyalty programs, Amazon Prime, which has been in operation for nearly 20 years and has more than 200 million members worldwide. CVS Pharmacy rebranded the paid portion of its loyalty program as ExtraCare Plus in January 2024, revealing that the paid program had 6.5

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

The Target Circle 360 program’s annual $99 fee will be only $49 (for the first year) for customers who sign up from April 7, when the program kicks off, through May 18, 2024. Amazon pioneered the paid loyalty program with Amazon Prime, which has been in operation for nearly 20 years and has more than 200 million members worldwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

“Our broad, strategic partnership should do just that, from changing the ease with which customers can buy vehicles online, to making it simple to use Alexa in Hyundai vehicles for entertainment, shopping, smart home adjustments and calendar checks, to enabling Hyundai to transform their customer experiences and business operations by moving to AWS.”

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Omnisend

JANUARY 9, 2024

That’s why we created this article, to help you learn how to start a t-shirt business in 2024. They simplify inventory management and enable entrepreneurs to fulfill orders seamlessly. This is crucial for your t-shirt business success: Iit impacts everything, from the required upfront investment to day-to-day operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2024

has appointed Gianluca Flore as its new EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, effective July 29, 2024. Flore will report directly to President and CEO Michelle Gass and will support all Levi’s commercial operations and global channels, including stores, ecommerce and wholesale. “I Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.)

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In November 2023 Best Buy added DoorDash as an on-demand delivery partner, and in January 2024 DoorDash partnered with five recreation and wellness retailers including The Vitamin Shoppe, JD Sports and Finish Line.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

At the store level, the funds will go toward: Renovations to nearly one-third of its locations; Expansion of curbside pickup ; Piloting “micro fulfillment centers” within supercenters to speed up fulfillment of pickup and delivery orders ; and Deploying digitization, robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to make stores smarter.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

AEO) Chief Operations Officer Michael Rempell has announced he will step down from his role, effective early in the company’s fiscal 2024 in May. 6, 2023. The company also said that it anticipates operating income to exceed previous guidance of $25 million to $35 million due to a pickup in demand that began in June.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 8, 2024

Why Retailers must Prioritize Loss Prevention in 2024 There’s no doubt that loss prevention will be a major priority for retailers of all sectors in 2024. As a result, retailers must ensure their 2024 loss prevention plans incorporate an omnichannel approach that considers all avenues for loss.

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365 Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

It also announced it had completed the eight week transition of logistics operations to a new shared-user Wincanton site, on time and with no disruption in service to stores and suppliers. It has already secured agreements for new locations in Northampton, Nuneaton, Chester and East Kilbride in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

This will deliver increased operational efficiencies, accelerate our omnichannel capabilities and open new revenue streams.” The brand will continue its current efforts in wholesale and DTC channels this year with a full relaunch planned for 2024. Francesca’s currently operates approximately 454 stores in 45 states.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2023

Weston will be relinquishing the President title in Q1 2024 when Per Bank joins Loblaw as President and CEO. Bank, who will bring 30 years of experience in retail operations and supply chain, is the outgoing CEO of Salling Group A/S , a 1,700 -store multi-banner supermarket chain based in Denmark.

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