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L.L.Bean Expands to Dillard’s and Moosejaw, Plans 4 New Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Retail TouchPoints

The outdoor goods retailer also will add Dillard’s and Moosejaw to its key U.S. wholesale accounts, along with 10 independent specialty retailers in the southeastern U.S. We’re grateful to be in a position to expand our retail presence and build new wholesale relationships in order to serve more customers.”

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Carter’s Plans 50 New Stores this Year; CEO says Stores Provide ‘Best Presentation of Our Brands’

Retail TouchPoints

Children’s specialty retailer Carter’s plans to open more than 50 new stores across the U.S. Carter’s currently operates nearly 800 stores across the country. The retailer also is testing a same-day delivery partnership with Shipt. Net sales for the quarter decreased 10.9% million , compared to $781.3

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Continuing Omnichannel Success Post-Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

Post-holiday season for retailers is a period of recovery centered around understanding what happened during the holiday and how to move forward with the transaction cycle, while also preparing for ongoing omnichannel business. Post-Holiday Omnichannel Success. Post-Holiday Challenges.

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Customer Base, Digital Capabilities and Strategic Synergies are Driving Valuations in DTC Mergers and Acquisitions

Retail TouchPoints

The mergers and acquisitions market remains strong for direct-to-consumer firms that operate across a spectrum of channels, but investors are now going back to the fundamentals and targeting companies with evidence of economic success.

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HBC Splits Saks OFF 5TH Into Online and In-Store Businesses — a Path Other Brands May Follow

Retail TouchPoints

HBC will spin off the ecommerce operations of Saks OFF 5TH into its own independent entity through a partnership with Insight Partners. The company received a $200 million equity investment in a round led by Insight Partners, which will help her enhance omnichannel capabilities, including fulfillment and logistics improvements.

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It’s The Business Model Itself That’s Changing: Top Retail Trends

RTP blog

With these new formulas for success come new considerations and pitfalls for retailers to consider as they innovate and strive to understand how different channels and customer touch points interact. Based on experience working with leading retailers globally, here are four retail trends to watch.

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Graf Lantz Seeks Growth Without Sacrificing Product Quality or Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless product designs and emphasis on high-quality, sustainable materials — conditions that led to a steady 25% year-over-year growth rate since 2016. Our growth and the loyalty we’ve gotten is largely from specialty stores,” Gopinath revealed.