Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

The designer fashion brand launched its own ecommerce operation in 2008, at a time when many other high-end specialty labels were still turning up their noses at digital. The company’s wholesale business is still thriving, but now it’s only part of an omnichannel strategy that includes ecommerce , social commerce and marketplaces.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. Despite the vast category change from prepared foods to apparel, Express Chairman of the Board Mylle Mangum reaffirmed the board’s collective confidence in Glendinning’s ability to “reinvigorate performance and build the strongest possible foundation on which Express can succeed,” in a statement.

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Omnisend

MARCH 29, 2021

If ever any industry fully embraced ecommerce, it’s fashion. Consumers are just as (and perhaps arguably more so, thanks to COVID-19) comfortable buying new apparel online as they are in-store. According to Shopify’s Fashion Industry Report , the fashion industry will reach a whopping $713 billion by next year.

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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. Located on Broadway, GU’s 10,225-square-foot SoHo flagship will span two floors, offering apparel, shoes, bags and accessories for men and women. The Fast Retailing brand (also parent company of Uniqlo and Theory ) is launching its U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Amid declining sales, apparel retailer Express has hired restructuring adviser M3 and law firm Kirkland & Ellis to help restructure nearly $280 million of debt, according to the Wall Street Journal , which cited people with knowledge of the matter.

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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.

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ROI Revolution

MARCH 15, 2021

Every industry has undoubtedly been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – but the apparel and retail industry has felt some of the biggest shockwaves. There’s no denying that this industry saw significant losses in 2020, but the opportunity for apparel and retail brands to innovate and become a consumer favorite has never been higher.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Amazon has announced plans for its first-ever physical fashion store — dubbed Amazon Style — which will feature women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories. Amazon’s done this before… just not for apparel. The goal is an Everything Apparel Store IRL. Take a peek inside the new Amazon Style store here.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2024

Target is partnering with Hudson’s Bay to bring its popular kids apparel brand, Cat & Jack, to Canada. The line features hundreds of pieces, from versatile basics and on-trend fashions, with price points ranging from $7 to $35.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

Walmart is continuing to establish itself as a fashion destination, and that includes expanding our assortment of quality, on-trend apparel and accessories for new and expectant mothers,” said Berch Schultz, VP Merchandising, Intimates for Walmart in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Under Armour has named fashion industry veteran John Varvatos its new Chief Design Officer, effective Sept. He’ll lead the creative design direction of the company and oversee the design studios in New York, Baltimore and Portland, Ore.

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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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OrderDynamics

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Fashion Omni-Channel Retail: Get Started NOW! Nothing is as fun and exciting to me, your favourite kind of millennial customer, as fashion retail. A majority of the experiences that make apparel and luxury shopping so significant happen in store. We have the answer in our new fashion brief: fashion omni-channel retail.

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Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Retail software vendor, Cegid, has that the Beaumanoir Group, the family-owned French fashion retail enterprises, has chosen its cloud-based unified commerce platform to equip the recently acquired apparel retail chain, La Halle, with some of the latest omnichannel and point-of-sale technologies.

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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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RTP blog

AUGUST 16, 2017

If we’re talking about a specialty apparel item, it’s more likely that the brand image and relationship with the customer will come into play, so a unique in-store experience may win over the shopper in that case. That makes sense to me. When I’m buying socks and underwear, I want convenience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

Lemonis said that BB&B’s Canadian website is “solid” and that the company is starting a four -store test in the United Arab Emirates with one of the largest retailers in that region, as well as finalizing an agreement to license the BB&B brand in Mexico for omnichannel retail operations. So Where Will Zulily Fit In?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The company’s investments in an omnichannel platform for its offering of designer and private label fashion apparel, shoes, home décor and accessories paved the way for Steinmart.com to post double-digit sales growth and increase its average online order to $80 ,” said Tai Lopez, Executive Chairman of REV in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2021

The department store retailer took a similar route by dividing Saks Fifth Avenue into distinct ecommerce and brick-and-mortar companies — a move that could become a trend among apparel and specialty retailers. Saks OFF 5TH provides a compelling assortment of brands to fashion-seeking customers at the best prices.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2023

The Batra Group will become the core licensee in the UK and continental Europe, responsible for designing and developing Hunter footwear, apparel and accessories and operating Hunter’s branded retail stores, wholesale distribution and ecommerce in those territories. “At

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2024

While recommerce in fashion receives the lion’s share of national attention, recent studies show that 77% of recommerce actually happens in categories outside of apparel, such as sporting goods,” said Brendan Candon, CEO of SidelineSwap in a statement. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2021

has entered into an agreement to sell omnichannel fashion retailer Intermix to private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners. In April, Gap completed the sale of its Janie and Jack business — specializing in children’s apparel and accessories — to Go Global Retail. Gap acquired Intermix in 2012 and the brand now operates 31 U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The increasing prominence of digital reflects the company’s “Polaris” omnichannel transformation strategy. Early actions guided by Polaris helped us broaden fashion categories including home, beauty and casual apparel, and improve the digital experience.

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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. With the start of another year in the new normal, retailers are still questioning how to best engage with consumers in the post-pandemic world.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

This year, 3D and AR adoption is expected to be one of the biggest trends for providing next-gen ecommerce experiences, especially for apparel and footwear brands looking to bring the physical world to digital shopping. As a result, more brands need to look for ways to incorporate 3D and AR tech into their omnichannel strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

The brand was even able to sell 100,000 units by offering digital apparel for avatars inside of Zepeto. Doubling down on stores: Like many executives helming omnichannel businesses, Louvet emphasized the continued importance of physical locations. We’ve opened 80 stores over the last year and are investing in more,” Louvet noted.

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OrderDynamics

JUNE 7, 2018

Weird Retail and Omnichannel Trends. As more retailers adopt omnichannel practices, it’s only a given that things in retail will get strange. Vending Machine Apparel. It creates a personalized omnichannel retail, with all its added benefits. Walmart, as usual, makes it to our omnichannel list. Strange can be good.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 23, 2023

The ARES Shopping Suite is available now for enterprise customers and currently includes AR shopping tech for fashion , apparel and accessories. Fashion brand Princess Polly incorporated Fit Finder and AR Try-On to deliver recommendations to more than 7.5

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

But apparel shopping, particularly for women, too often puts consumers into an emotional minefield — so much so that some female shoppers don’t even feel comfortable sharing their clothing sizes with sales associates. Khloe Kardashian founded Good American with Emma Grede to “redefine fashion for the modern woman.”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

The results also reflect the trends that will gain momentum as the pandemic continues: continued growth of online and omnichannel services, a growing appetite for alternative entertainment and new innovations in customer service. “I Retailers riding current consumer trends can make the most of the moment by investing in omnichannel services.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

“Gen Z has been involved with every aspect of the brand, from packaging to branding to experience,” said Shai Eisenman, Founder and CEO of Bubble, a skincare brand that recently shifted from DTC to omnichannel. With fashion being the biggest perpetrator of waste, retailers like Forever 21 are focused on taking action.

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Omnisend

APRIL 27, 2021

Fashion ecommerce is an ever-expanding industry that is not only susceptible to change, but embraces it proudly. In fact, marketers can learn a lot from the revolutionary fashion ecommerce trends driving a booming $2.5 For its part, global footwear and apparel sales are expected to go up to $3.3 Omnichannel Fashion Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2020

Walmart continues its mission to elevate its reputation in fashion with its new ThredUP partnership, which gives e-Commerce shoppers access to secondhand merchandise across the full spectrum of prestige — from luxury names such as Chanel and Prada to middle-market Ann Taylor LOFT and Lands’ End to affordable Old Navy and fast-fashion leader H&M.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Take note of category demands: While the Mastercard SpendingPulse revealed moderate growth across categories, electronics, apparel and luxury (excluding jewelry) are likely to have the most significant year-over-year gains. This will create a significant opportunity for specialty apparel retailers, which are predicted to see 4.6%

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The subcategories of retail companies that we engaged with — aftermarket auto parts retailers and dollar stores — tend to have their business model centered around a brick-and-mortar store presence, in contrast to omnichannel retailers such as big box stores or apparel manufacturers.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2023

From high-end luxury brands like Balenciaga and Gucci focusing much of their stock offering on sneaker apparel to High Street stores like Walmart offering budget-friendly options, sneakers and sportswear is big business for brands.

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