Groove

OCTOBER 6, 2020

eCommerce Integration: Improving B2B Operations. Operating in this manner caused frustrations for the sales team. This was the case for one of our clients, so our team created a custom eCommerce integration to help the company modernize their website and upgrade the user experience.

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B2B Operations BigCommerce eCommerce 221

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Discount Tire has purchased the retail tire and automotive maintenance operations of Dunn Tire , which provides parts and installations for brakes, lube and oil services, front-end repairs and state vehicle inspections at 25 locations in western and central New York and Pennsylvania. Financial details of the transaction, which closed Sept.

Automotive 209

Automotive Accessories Operations Management 209

Groove

OCTOBER 6, 2020

AS400 Integration: Improving BigCommerce B2B Operations. Operating in this manner caused frustrations for the sales team. Does your eCommerce store need a custom integration, like the AS400 Integration, to help streamline operations and drive conversions? Inaccurate Inventory Tracking.

BigCommerce 210

BigCommerce B2B Operations Magazine 210

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

Skechers will deploy the Digital Brain platform from o9 Solutions to enhance support for its planning and decision-making across its North America retail operations, helping the retailer meet consumer demands more efficiently with the platform’s integrated business planning capabilities. “As

Accessories 191

Accessories Apparel Operations Management 191

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2024

The company’s sports and outdoor brands offer apparel, footwear, equipment, protective gear and accessories and employ 10,800 people globally. Amer Sports operates in 41 countries and its products are sold in more than 100 countries, generating 2022 revenue of $3.5 Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, J.P.

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Outdoor Accessories Apparel Books 203

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2023

Currently the Amsterdam-based brand’s apparel, eyewear, fragrances and accessories are available in stores across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. Bluestar has appointed Anthony Lucia as Global President of Scotch & Soda USA and Global Business Operations.

Accessories 296

Accessories Apparel eCommerce Platforms Fashion 296

365 Retail

MAY 16, 2023

Ecommerce agency Fluid Commerce (Fluid) has announced the launch of its own, fully-operational ecommerce website, Wolvende, which sells premium office products and desk accessories. Wolvende was set up by Fluid’s Managing Director Adam Hindle and Ecommerce Director Carl Walker.

Accessories 52

Accessories Magento PPC eCommerce 52

RetailDive

APRIL 28, 2021

The platform, which gives members access to a shared closet, plans to scale its operations as interest in circular fashion grows.

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Accessories Fashion Operations 123

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2023

Marc Fisher Footwear will take on the Hunter brand’s footwear design, wholesale and ecommerce operations. Authentic plans to tap its global network of category experts and best-in-class operating partners to accelerate the worldwide expansion of Hunter in the U.S. In the U.S.,

Outdoor 254

Outdoor Accessories Apparel Operations 254

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2024

Walgreens will integrate jewelry, hair accessories, cosmetics and seasonal pieces from Claire’s into the assortment of more than 4,400 stores by the end of this month. Each participating location will have dedicated displays merchandised by Claire’s in their seasonal sections. “As

Merchant Services 249

Merchant Services Accessories Jewelry Gifts 249

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2023

Both retail brands are owned by Bedrock Manufacturing ; Filson is known for high-end outdoor clothing and accessories, and Shinola offers products including timepieces, leather goods, jewelry and audio. Filson operates a total of 14 stores in the U.S., Shinola operates 21 stores across the U.S., Canada and Japan.

Omnichannel 202

Omnichannel Payment Services POS Jewelry 202

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Spirit Halloween supports children’s hospital programs through financial donations in addition to providing costumes, accessories, decorations and Halloween party supplies and volunteers. 13, 2022, the charity had raised $1 million , which was used to support the Child Life program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami.

Operations 268

Operations Toys Accessories Customer Experience 268

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Coldwater Creek has completed its purchase of Soft Surroundings , a women’s clothing and accessories retailer that filed for bankruptcy protection in September 2023. ” As part of its restructuring agreement, Soft Surroundings closed its brick-and-mortar stores, but it has continued to operate as an online DTC retailer.

Accessories 249

Accessories Clothing Operations Consumer 249

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The RealReal will cut operating costs through layoffs and store closures, with plans to eliminate 230 positions, or 7% of its workforce, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, The RealReal will reduce the amount of office space it has in San Francisco and New York City. Revenue for Q3 2022 was $142.7

Payment Services 299

Payment Services Payments Accessories Operations 299

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Just nine months after taking on the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Torrid , Tim Martin has resigned “to pursue other opportunities,” effective May 26, 2023. His responsibilities will be handled by other executives at the apparel, intimates and accessories retailer.

Accessories 209

Accessories Apparel Operations Supplies 209

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

RFID technology has been around for decades, used for purposes like car keys, employee identification, security access cards, toll billing and more, but retail businesses are beginning to find exciting new ways to integrate this technology into their operations. For example, retailers can use RFID technology to curb retail theft.

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Technology Supplies Apparel Shipping Costs 165

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2023

Marc Fisher will now also take on Rockport’s footwear design, wholesale and ecommerce operations in the U.S. The brand’s offering is a perfect addition to our portfolio with opportunities for category expansion in apparel, accessories, outerwear, travel and more.

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Accessories Travel Apparel Fashion 231

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2023

By replacing its legacy POS with NewStore’s omnichannel cloud platform, the London-based brand can now run its entire retail operations via iPhone. Sweaty Betty’s apparel and accessories are sold in-store, online and through various wholesale partners.

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POS Mobile Omnichannel Accessories 196

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Hidden somewhere within the club is a free Bao-themed avatar head accessory. This isn’t Wow Bao’s first foray into the world of Web3: The company introduced the Hot Buns Club in late 2022 as a tiered NFT membership program that operates as an extension of its Bao Bucks rewards program.

Accessories 147

Accessories Supplies Channel Operations 147

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2023

Following its acquisition of Reebok from Adidas in 2022, Authentic tapped Farfetch subsidiary New Guards Group (NGG) as its operating partner for the Reebok brand in Europe. NGG++ is now operating Reebok across Europe, overseeing marketing and ecommerce operations, as well as driving wholesale distribution,” said Fagnani in a statement. “In

eCommerce 237

eCommerce Accessories Apparel Operations 237

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Founded in 1949 as Eileen Shoes , the company rebranded itself as Shoe City in 1980 and now sells urban-inspired footwear, apparel and accessories. The retailer has been battling declining sales for several years, incurring operating losses of $280,000 and $1.76 million in fiscal years 2020 and 2021, respectively.

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Accessories Apparel Operations Retail 193

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Cole Haan operates 90+ retail stores in the U.S. The brand’s 90-year heritage combines craftsmanship and innovation to make footwear and lifestyle accessories that customers wear “from work to workout to weekend.”

Specialty Retailers 189

Specialty Retailers Point of Sale Department Stores POS 189

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The new official Club store is located on Queen Street in Toronto and follows the successful opening of the Fanatics- and Lids-operated PSG standalone store in Los Angeles in 2021, flagship store openings in New York and Europe in 2022, and Miami and Las Vegas locations that opened earlier this year.

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Gifts Accessories Apparel Clothing 229

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The apparel and accessories retailer also is evaluating various alternatives to improve its liquidity and financial position such as further lease concessions and deferrals, further reductions of operating and capital expenditures and raising additional capital.

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Apparel Accessories Retail Operations 230

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

The brand is likely seeking to gain market share after the demise of BuyBuy Baby parent company Bed Bath & Beyond , which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and began a wind-down of its operations in April. Styles are available in multiple colors, in sizes ranging from Small to XXXL.

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Fashion Accessories Apparel Presentation 262

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Petco has launched an in-store recycling pilot in approximately 40 stores that will collect plastic waste from customers as well as its own operations. Trex, which manufactures wood-alternative decking products, will convert the waste into composite decking material for commercial and residential use.

Accessories 235

Accessories Subscription Operations Customer 235

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

Launched in Vienna in 2017, waterdrop operates 15 brick-and-mortar stores and serves 1 million+ customers across Europe. The Miami store offers the brand’s complete assortment of water bottles, accessories and microdrinks for purchase, and also marks the U.S. Waterdrop — a microdrink CPG brand — has debuted its first U.S. The new U.S.

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Accessories Retail Events Operations 287

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

The 2,900-square-foot ground floor space will be GU’s first store outside Asia and will offer a selection of on-trend clothing and accessories for men and women. Launched in 2006, the company currently operates 450 locations. “It UNIQLO parent Fast Retailing will open its first GU retail store in the U.S. in a statement.

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Marketing Fashion Accessories Arts 298

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

With Salesforce’s 2023 holiday predictions forecasting that BOPIS (buying items online for in-store or curbside pickup) will influence $28 billion in incremental sales during the holiday season, retailers seeking to capitalize on this revenue opportunity need to ensure their store operations and inventory management practices are up to par.

Omnichannel 252

Omnichannel Shipping Costs Operations Fulfillment 252

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2023

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) will purchase the intellectual property of luxury apparel and accessories brand Vince for $76.5 The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2023, and VNCE will remain a publicly traded entity and continue existing operations with no planned changes to its management. “We

Accessories 263

Accessories Apparel eCommerce Operations 263

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

The new offering will be a central element in parent company Neiman Marcus Group ’s commitment to extend the useful life of 1 million luxury items through circular services by 2025. ”

Jewelry 282

Jewelry Accessories Clothing Gifts 282

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Specialty licensor of women’s apparel and accessories bebe stores inc. This acquisition diversifies bebe’s profit stream and better utilizes existing net operating loss carryforwards. has purchased 47 Buddy’s Home Furnishings rent-to-own franchises from Franchise Group Inc. for $35 million.

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Home Furnishings Accessories Apparel Operations 272

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2023

While both chains are focused on value, Ross puts an emphasis on off-price apparel and home fashion, while dd’s Discounts’ assortment competes with department stores through a selection of in-season name brand apparel, accessories and footwear. ” Ross’ comparable store sales fell 4% year-over-year in Q4 2022, which ended Jan.

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Department Stores Apparel Accessories Fashion 251

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2022

The Kid-Powered Style Experience , which operates through Sept. Designed to align H&M’s children’s collections with CAMP’s retail concept , The Style Cabin allows families to upcycle materials — including their own unwanted clothing — into toys and accessories. 5, encourages families to work together on sustainable projects.

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Clothing Accessories Books Toys 267

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The women’s apparel and accessories retailer, which generates nearly $600 million in annual sales via ecommerce and a footprint of 247 stores, boasts an average customer lifecycle spanning 10 years. J.Jill has achieved levels of customer loyalty that other retailers can only aspire to.

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Accessories Customer Loyalty Events Apparel 199

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2022

Legends oversees retail and hospitality operations at a number of landmark NYC establishments, including Yankee Stadium, One World Observatory and the MLB Flagship Store. The partnership will couple Legends’ omnichannel operating expertise with Century 21’s expert curation for a “revitalized” shopping experience both in-store and online.

Accessories 257

Accessories Omnichannel Apparel Operations 257

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 16, 2023

Retail businesses must be: Part of the clothing and accessories, health and beauty, home goods and furniture or food and beverage sectors; Based in the U.S.; Within their first three years of operation; and Founded by or have a current CEO who identifies as Black/African American or Latino, among other requirements.

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Food and Beverages Beauty and Health Leisure Retail 253