Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Retail Remix podcast was developed to feature the founders, executives and practitioners shaping retail’s future. Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But for retailers, having an online strategy isn’t enough — especially if it’s an outdated one, and only designed for one generation. At the same time, just to complicate things further for retailers, Gen Z actually likes to shop in physical retail stores, according to the study. Your grandma shops online. Many baby boomers do.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There’s no question that rising prices have altered consumer behaviors. Whether they’re choosing lower-cost private-label items at the grocery store, cutting back on discretionary apparel purchases or spending less on electronics, persistent price increases are top-of-mind for shoppers across all retail sectors.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

Over five days and a growing portfolio of on- and off-site events, the National Retail Federation brought together more than 40,000 attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors in NYC. It was the growth of what we first called multi-channel, which then became omnichannel, and then we saw the growth of the brands born on the internet.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With global attention focused on mitigation, adaptation and resilience, how are retailers managing related risks and considering possible business opportunities? Divergence in Practices Among Retail Subsegments. This is likely a reflection of heightened consumer price sensitivity in these subsegments. Engaging the Supply Chain.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

They were core destinations for all things retail; where families spent hours on a free Saturday and where teens, hungry for independence, spent many Friday nights to build their social clout. However, that doesn’t mean consumers don’t want to go to malls. I have one [mall] by me that used to mainly be apparel retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Prior to her role as President, Linnartz, who joined Marriott in 1997, held roles in sales, marketing and finance, rising to EVP and Global Chief Commercial Officer from 2013 to 2019 and serving as Group President of Consumer Operations, Technology and Emerging Businesses from 2020 to 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

As the oldest members of Gen Z move into their mid-20s and the youngest enter their teen years, personal finance concerns are high on their list of worries. That’s according to a recent study by the ICSC that surveyed Gen Z consumers, defined by the Pew Research Center as those born between 1997 and 2012.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

After “acceleration” and “pivot,” one of the biggest retail buzzwords to emerge in the last 18 months has been “circularity.” The term rose to the surface last year as 2020’s unique confluence of events drove consumers toward shopping alternatives that were both environmentally friendly and economically feasible.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2023

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. For others, it is necessary for survival. These types of synergies can be extremely valuable.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 10, 2021

An omnichannel approach enables businesses to deliver consistent, frictionless, and more convenient user experiences by interconnecting every customer touchpoint. Where omnichannel differs from a multi-channel approach, is that with a multi-channel approach, each touchpoint is launched, managed, and optimized in silos.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

revenue was in-line with the year prior; Improving omnichannel experiences: Digital represented 25% of Tapestry’s total revenue, which was in line with the same time last year. Tapestry noted that this purchase will help the company diversify its consumer segments, geographies and product categories while helping it bolster its DTC business.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2023

Customer-focused digital transformation is important for any retail business, but the pandemic-induced volatility and fast pace of change in the industry means that such transformations need to occur in all areas of the enterprise, from product design to planning and supply chain.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2020

Despite an increase in e-Commerce activity since quarantine measures were introduced, retailers, placed in a state of economic emergency, are facing sharp drops in sales. Retailers must first reduce their operating costs in the short and medium term, and tightly control their working capital requirements.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This year’s surge in ecommerce has put strains on both supply chains and websites, and retailers now are guessing what challenges they will face as fall and winter bring the threat of a COVID-19 resurgence as well as the usual holiday rush. How AWS works with retailers to continuously increase the speed of innovation every year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic brought into sharp focus which retailers were better prepared to weather massive market disruption and which were not. Here are four things every retailer can do to get on a stronger footing: 1. A Diversified Supply Chain Has Become A New Essential For Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Hair care brand Madison Reed has raised an additional $52 million in financing to fuel its omnichannel expansion after reporting 130% growth and doubling its consumer base in 2020. With many salons shuttered for much of last year, the brand was well-positioned to capture consumers looking for at-home hair coloring alternatives.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the pandemic’s wake, many retailers set up flexible fulfillment services in order to meet new safety guidelines and consumer requirements. From early 2020 to mid-2021, the percentage of retail chains offering curbside pickup surged from a miniscule 7% to a staggering 51%. Nicholas offered six best practices: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Prior to his failed stint as JCPenney’s CEO, Johnson was riding high as the chief architect of the Apple Retail concept and Target ’s designer collaborations. million bridge loan and a financing commitment of $55 million from tech services company A s urion. His response: “Going to JCPenney.” as of July 1, 2022.

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RTP blog

DECEMBER 8, 2017

But retailers are flipping the script on finding value in their physical store locations. Retailers are working to get the most out of their stores rather than just closing up shop. In addition, retailers are using downsized physical stores to experiment with a wider variety of products before introducing them to a larger market.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Hello Bello’s secured lenders not only approve of the transaction but have agreed to provide debtor-in-possession financing so the company can continue operating while in Chapter 11.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Hobart brings more than 25 years of finance, consumer and retail experience to the role. She will be charged with building on Q3 2020 momentum: net sales rose 22.9 % year-over-year at the sporting goods retailer, driven by a 95% increase in ecommerce sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

It’s no surprise that the shopping habits of Gen Z during the pandemic will predict the near future for retail. This adds up to a new outlook on finances for Gen Zers who are already taking a more careful approach in how, when and where they spend. The COVID-19 lockdown already has led to a range of consumer behavior shifts.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2022

But ongoing pressure from consumers, employees and even regulators has forced businesses — especially retailers — to reprioritize sustainability along with broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. Consumer Demands Accelerate Sustainability Priorities.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

There are exceptions of course, and there are certain retailers that are ahead of the curve when it comes to applying digital tactics in stores, but for the most part the best retailers have been able to do is use their websites, apps and social feeds as listening tools to understand what their consumers want.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

Ethical consumer goods brand The Honest Company filed for its long-anticipated IPO on April 9, 2021. launched first as an online DTC operation, but the company’s products are now sold at 32,000 retail locations including Costco and Target in North America, Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada, and Douglas and Boots in Europe. The Honest Co.

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OrderDynamics

DECEMBER 27, 2018

A Thankful Consumer Equals a Full Cart: Why Consumers And Retailers Are Thankful For Omni-Channel. Whether you call it omni-channel, unified commerce or multi-channel, one thing is clear: the ability to provide a seamless, consistent retail experience across channels is something to be thankful for.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

The uncertainty created by COVID-19 and the gradually loosening lockdowns mean it’s harder than ever for online retailers to know how and where to focus their energies when it comes to search. They can capitalize on opportunities by creating, updating and optimizing content that reflects the changes they’re seeing.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Linebarger has more than twenty-five years’ experience across telecommunications, finance and digital commerce. With its Composable Commerce solutions, Astound Commerce can further transform its clients’ digital propositions by implementing custom technology solutions to provide consumers with a unique brand experience.

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GetElastic

APRIL 11, 2023

billion in financing has been obtained for headless commerce in 2020 and 2021 alone. With more and more consumers using their mobile devices to make purchases, it’s crucial for organizations to prioritize mobile commerce when optimizing their overall commerce strategy. According to a study , over $1.65 trillion by 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2021

In February, the investor group nominated a slate of new candidates for the board citing “poor retail execution and strategy leading to stagnant sales and declining operating margins.” These new directors are all proven leaders in retail who will add valuable expertise to the board,” said the investor group in a statement. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

million , according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Black Friday was a very big day and this continues to be an incredibly important bellwether, reflecting both the consumer psyche as well as the strength of our economy.”. Shopper turnout for Thanksgiving Weekend handily exceeded expectations — a record 196.7

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 14, 2021

Ecommerce has allowed businesses to expand their reach and sell to a greater number of consumers in more locations. It also made it possible to resume sales during a time when offline retailers were closed amid stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines. 20190807_VUEALTA_HEADSHOTS_GHP. Lead by Being a Team Player.

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Wiser

JANUARY 8, 2018

Wiser’s first CFO joins to drive organic and acquisition growth for the retail analytics platform. Wiser , a retail analytics platform delivering actionable data for better decisions, has named Mathieu “Mat” Gagné as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO). BOSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 08, 2018. About Wiser .

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UpSellIt

JANUARY 15, 2020

As online retail continues to evolve, the ever-changing landscape presents new opportunities, as well as fresh challenges. First the positive: Online retail is poised for monumental growth in the new decade. However, the dynamic nature of ecommerce means that brands have to continuously strive to meet the changing demands of consumers.

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Korona

JANUARY 30, 2023

Despite persistent inflation and supply chain issues, there are significant bright spots in the retail industry. Total nationwide retail continues to rise each year, with 2022 reaching upwards of almost $5 trillion. Brick and mortar retail has shown impressive resilience over the past year.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

Adding to the curious nature of this new retail concept is the fact that there’s a good chance consumers will walk away from the store with more money than they came in with (it just won’t be in the form of U.S. Solana Spaces opened its first permanent location July 28, 2022 at The Shops at Hudson Yards in Manhattan.

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