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Nordstrom Takes Stake in Topshop Brands, Launches Joint Venture with ASOS

Retail TouchPoints

department store chain and British online retailer aim to “redefine the traditional retail/wholesale model.”. since 2012 when it became the first retailer to bring the brand to the U.S. ASOS acquired the Topshop brand portfolio from Arcadia Group in February 2021. .

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Inside the Overlap Between Omnichannel and Personalized Experiences in Retail

Sailthru

As the world’s largest retailer and online retailer go head to head in a battle of Goliath and Goliath, one thing is clear: Omnichannel has become the white whale for retailers. How can a brand master the omnichannel experience? of Facebook posts revolved around omnichannel offerings.

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Why Uncommon Corporate Partnerships are a Must in 2024 (and How to Make Them a Reality)

Retail TouchPoints

The trend of a cautious yet resilient consumer has continued into the early stages of 2024, with high-ticket luxury and department store industries underperforming sectors that sell necessities — online retail, discount/club, automotive and grocery. Full-service restaurants are trailing their limited-service peers.

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Saks.com Spin-Out: Genius Move or Opportunistic Folly?

Steve Dennis

The Bay has long suffered from the woes of unremarkable department stores. What’s likely to be driving this move right now, however, are the recent rather frothy valuations of luxury oriented online retailers. While some recovery may come later this year, it’s hard to believe we will get a robust rebound any time soon.

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How to Meet and Exceed Amazon-Driven Customer Expectations 

ESW

Omnichannel is here to stay. From the online storefront to the app to the payments page and package tracking, brands that think omnichannel-first are better positioned to onboard new products or services that facilitate sales. If they needed a new shirt, they went to the department store.

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies. This will create a significant opportunity for specialty apparel retailers, which are predicted to see 4.6%

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Retail vs Ecommerce: What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

In other words, retailers sell products to everyday people, rather than wholesales or institutional buyers. How Does Retail Work? Over the years, various forms of “retail” have emerged, from online retail (Ecommerce) to mobile and app-based retail sales.

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