Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

SPARC Group , the retail venture owned by Simon Property Group and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), has hired outdoor industry veteran Tim Bantle to lead Eddie Bauer as CEO. Bantle’s most recent experience was at VF Canada where he served as General Manager (GM), leading the local outdoor and action sports business.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has made a binding offer to purchase Boardriders ’ iconic brands, including Quiksilver , Billabong , Roxy , DC Shoes , RVCA , Element , VonZipper and Honolua. ABG, which will use funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management for the acquisition, did not disclose the purchase price. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2022

Kohl’s has reportedly received a $9 billion takeover offer from Franchise Group , the parent company of The Vitamin Shoppe and Buddy’s Home Furnishings , three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Sycamore Partners and a group including Acacia Research Corp also have proposed takeover offers as Kohl’s weighs its options.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In fact, data from Legion Technologies finds that 37% of managers say they’re hiring more minors due to the shortage. Automating compliance management across the organization also fortifies security, makes compliance processes more efficient and even helps companies optimize labor costs by eliminating redundancies.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Coles Group , which operates a chain of more than 800 supermarkets across Australia, will deploy the Bringg delivery management platform in a bid to make its home delivery operations more efficient. The solution will make it easier for Coles to allocate deliveries to its network of carriers and track deliveries in real time. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2022

Neiman Marcus Group has appointed former Guess? In her new role, Anderson will drive all financial functions for the company as well as risk management, real estate, supply chain and tracking progress toward the luxury retailer’s growth execution and strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2022

has promoted Deniz Anders to SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, and appointed DICK’s Sporting Goods senior executive Nina Barjesteh to the role of President of Nordstrom Product Group. Nordstrom, Inc. Anders’ promotion follows the retirement of Scott Meden, which was announced earlier in 2022.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Apptio, a pioneer in the technology business management (TBM) field, welcomed some 1,000-plus in-person attendees to its annual conference November 7–9, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2021

“The goal has been to be able to create one 3D model that works everywhere — for manufacturing, on your own ecommerce site and for marketplaces you sell on,” said Ashley Crowder, CEO of VNTANA and a member of the Khronos Group , a consortium of more than 150 companies developing standards for 3D images and XR (Extended Reality) applications.

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MakeWebBetter

APRIL 15, 2021

Customer groups are far-reaching resources for managing your online store and running impactful marketing strategies. Therefore, you can segment your WooCommerce customers into groups with minimal effort by analyzing their conversion paths. The post How To Group WooCommerce Customers To Manage Your Store?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Kohl’s has entered into exclusive acquisition negotiations with Franchise Group for a three-week period. Franchise Group has offered to acquire the retailer for $60 per share , which would value the company at approximately $8 billion. The $60 per share price tag is still a significant premium over the retailer’s $45.80

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 28, 2021

Pet Supplies Plus will sell itself to Franchise Group in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $700 million. Pet Supplies Plus’ own delivery and buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) offerings were part of what made it attractive to Franchise Group. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Nordstrom is sponsoring and helping to launch a new Product Management course track at Atlanta-based Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Morehouse College as part of its ongoing investments in Black talent. It’s critical that our product managers reflect the diverse group of customers we serve.

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365 Retail

JULY 5, 2022

The Very Group, operator of multicategory digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has appointed former president and CEO of Walmart Japan Lionel Desclée as group CEO. Current group CEO Henry Birch will step down on 24 September 2022 after four and a half years in the role. The Very Group appoints Lionel Desclée as group CEO.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Destination XL Group, Inc. Reath will manage overall marketing strategy, brand, consumer, creative, media, CRM and digital commerce for the company, which operates the DXL Big + Tall and Casual Male XL brands. has hired James Reath, former SVP of Marketing at Bed Bath & Beyond , as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2023

Retail managers now face employee management and safety challenges that require additional tools and oversight. Retail managers must address these incidents’ effects on employee morale and retention. There are many options that retail managers can pursue to mitigate the additional stresses faced by their workforce.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 31, 2023

The process involved seeking feedback and listening to a diverse group of employees, organizations, communities and consumers for how to responsibly manage the existing product.”

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is delaying its planned IPO in favor of selling stakes in the business to CVC Capital , HPS Investment Partners and some of its existing shareholders in a deal that values ABG at $12.7 We don’t manage stores, inventory or supply chains. ABG is now targeting an IPO date in 2023 or 2024, according to CNBC.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Smart retailers are realizing that their increasingly complex omnichannel offerings have made strong supply chain management more important than ever. We’re really focused on the 16 to 20 year-old age group or even younger,” said Mike Yekkes, COO at Hot Topic in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. It manages our BOPIS component.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Watches of Switzerland Group has announced the inauguration of a TAG Heuer boutique within London Gatwick, South Terminal. Rob Diver, Managing Director of TAG Heuer UK and Ireland, expressed optimism about the expansion: “This is an exciting time for TAG Heuer as we continue to grow our presence in the UK with Watches of Switzerland.

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365 Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

DAC Group has been appointed by multinational retail company Kingfisher PLC to improve online visibility as it seeks to increase ecommerce sales and in-store footfall for its DIY brands in the UK and Ireland, B&Q, Screwfix and Tradepoint. Kingfisher also recognises the value of reputation management.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough has announced the upcoming arrival of Frasers Group plc. The group is poised to launch multiple stores, including Frasers and Sports Direct, effectively revitalising the space previously occupied by John Lewis. These new additions aim to complement the existing retail mix within the centre.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable. Best suited for small-scale businesses, system automation is used for rapid, data-driven decision-making to manage basic processes efficiently, alongside quality inspection. Sophisticated Automation.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 12, 2021

Adidas will sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for up to €2.1 We don’t manage stores, inventory or supply chains,” said Jamie Salter, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ABG in the SEC filing. “We billion ( $2.5 At the time, the holding company attributed its success to its lightweight business model. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2024

Frasers Group is shutting down luxury ecommerce site Matchesfashion just three months after acquiring the business , saying in a statement that “continued funding requirements would be far in excess of amounts that the Group considers to be viable.” As a result, Matches has been put into administration, the UK equivalent of bankruptcy.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Macellum Advisors GP , Ancora Holdings , Legion Partners Asset Management and 4010 Capital, together with their respective affiliates, are pushing the plan. The investor group, which holds approximately 9.5% The investor group noted that Kohl’s operating income margins declined from 11.5% in 2011 to 6.1%

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Kissmetrics

AUGUST 11, 2021

Learning how to set them up is important, but learning how to manage and maintain their performance is a whole different ball game. What Is Google Ad Campaign Management? There’s no such thing as “passive income” when running and managing Google Ads campaigns. Frequently Asked Questions About Google Ads Campaign Management.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Kesslers London has recently undergone a management-led acquisition, transitioning from its previous ownership under the PFI Group. The management team’s decision to take ownership is indicative of their dedication to preserving the brand’s longstanding reputation for quality, creativity, and innovation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB has named Daniel Ervér, previously responsible for the H&M brand, as President and CEO of the entire H&M group. He also has been a country manager for H&M Sweden, a purchasing manager for H&M and has managed H&M women’s and men’s categories.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 10, 2024

As part of an agreement with activist investor Arkhouse Management , Macy’s Inc. Ric Clark and Rick Markee bring tremendous dealmaking experience to Macy’s board and will be instrumental in maximizing value for shareholders,” said Gavriel Kahane and Jonathon Blackwell, Managing Partners at Arkhouse in a statement. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Real estate investment firm Arkhouse Management has put forward a slate of nine nominees in an attempt to take control of the Macy’s, Inc. Arkhouse first put forward its takeover offer in conjunction with asset manager Brigade Capital in December 2023, offering to buy the company for $5.8 Target , Victoria’s Secret and Vitamin Shoppe.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2021

For Vietnamese retail management firm Au Chau Fashion and Cosmetic Company (ACFC) , the rapid adoption of online shopping spurred by COVID-19 store closures offered an opportunity to beef up the omnichannel experience across its suite of international brands. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2020

Lucky Brand owes Simon Property Group $4.6 Lucky has employed Berkeley Research Group (BRG) as its restructuring advisor. retailers more generally,” wrote Mark Renzi, Managing Director at BRG Corporate Finance and Lucky’s Chief Restructuring Officer in a declaration supporting the Chapter 11 filing. million in cash, $51.5

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

SHEIN , the online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has acquired Missguided , the women’s fashion brand, from Frasers Group. According to the terms of the agreement, Missguided will be managed through this joint venture and its products will be manufactured using SHEIN’s on-demand production model.

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TalkingRetail

MARCH 8, 2024

Shirley Ruane (below, left) and Elaine Feeney (below, right) have both been appointed to the newly created positions of sales managers,… This story continues at Filshill makes two new appointments to grow KeyStore symbol group Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If a bipartisan group of Congresspeople succeeds, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will increase both the oversight and visibility of US government efforts to improve customer experience (CX).

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 8, 2021

Shopify, and most other platforms, don't automate printed orders, so that's where the Automatic Email Manager comes into play. With that limitation, we found that the Automatic Email Manager extension could help many of our readers. An Introduction to the Automatic Email Manager. How Does It Work?

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