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Starbucks to Double Indian Workforce as it Aims for 1,000 Stores in the Country by 2028

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As part of its Triple Shot Reinvention Strategy — one of the key objectives of which is to become “truly global” — Starbucks plans to more than double its current India store count to 1,000 brick-and-mortar locations by 2028. Starbucks operates in India through a 50:50 joint venture with Tata Consumer Products called Tata Starbucks.

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Canada Goose to More Than Double Store Count by 2028

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Canada Goose is planning to more than double its physical footprint from the current 51 locations over the next five years as it pursues revenue of $3 billion by 2028. The expansion will complement plans to expand omnichannel operations with a greater digital presence and increase the brand’s focus on its female and Gen Z shoppers.

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Secondhand Grew 15X Faster than New Apparel Sales in 2023, but ThredUp CEO Still Sees Ample ‘White Space’

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A few years ago, buying resale online was still something that had to be sold to consumers. But as ThredUp ’s 12th annual Resale Report shows, the need for a hard sell is over — consumers of all ages have clearly bought into the idea, with secondhand apparel sales growing 15X faster than the broader retail clothing sector in 2023.

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Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

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Senior leaders will have candid conversations about: The evolution of loyalty programs and branded communities; How brands are combining visual storytelling and experiential activations to drive store strategies ; Ways to better personalize and contextualize digital experiences for consumer needs and lifestyles.

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Top 4 Strategies for AI-Powered Profitability

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Retailers today are faced with mounting pressure to maximize their bottom lines while maintaining cost expectations for consumers. billion in 2028. Operations. As a result, companies can expect to see decreased operating costs and increased profits over time, resulting in higher returns on their investments. .

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Beyond the Borders – How Retailers are Shifting Gears to Diversify  

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CVS’ partnership with Microsoft focused on developing innovative solutions to help consumers improve their health, while empowering over 300,000 CVS Health employees with tools to attend more than 100 million people. from 2021 to 2028); vegan products; and blue zone-specific assortments, among others.

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Clean Data, Clean Planet: How Online Retailers can use Data Analytics to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

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Operational efficiency in ecommerce has never been more important. The acceleration of the digital economy has led to technological innovation in many aspects of retail operations. Based on social media analysis on consumer sentiment. Global crises have made consumers more discriminating and retailers more creative.