TalkingRetail

MARCH 21, 2024

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

APP is planning to open 60 of these market hub locations by mid-2027, as well as consolidating its distribution centers to 13 large facilities by 2026. AAP recently completed the sale of Worldpac , a wholesale distributor of auto parts, for approximately $1.5

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2023

The company’s worldwide expansion is part of the “Power of Three x2” growth plan, which has goals including tripling international revenue from 2021 levels by the end of 2026. Our Q1 results were strong as guests responded well to our product offering in all our markets across the globe,” said Frank in a statement. “A billion and $2.17

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 22, 2022

We forecast that global OMS spending will nearly double over the next five years, with a CAGR of 12.8%. Here’s why.

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RetailDive

APRIL 5, 2023

That’s down from the company’s estimates last year, which expected the market to reach $82 billion by 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2024

This deal will include more than 900 ultra-fast Gigahub charging bays that support nearly every make and model of EV, with the first locations opening to the public in early 2026. is one of four core markets that BP is focusing on initially for charging infrastructure expansion, which also includes Germany, the UK and China.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) will work with Avolta company retailers Dufry and Hudson to operate duty-free, travel and specialty retail stores in more than 28,000 square feet of space in the new state-of-the-art Terminal 6 at JFK Airport, scheduled to open in early 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Key elements include opening 65 freestanding and shop-in-shop stores by 2026 and offering its jeans and sportswear on China’s major ecommerce marketplaces. True Religion’s own DTC business will focus on key markets, specifically on growing its North American business.

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RetailDive

MAY 20, 2022

Consumers are turning to used goods to save money during a time of high inflation, a new report found.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The law, designed to prevent foodborne illnesses by strengthening the ability to track and trace food through all stages of the supply chain, will become mandatory in 2026, but Save A Lot, a discount wholesaler serving approximately 750 independently owned groceries, has committed to being ahead of the curve.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

According to the September 2024 Market Materials Report from Textile Exchange, of the 124 million tonnes of textiles produced globally in 2023, less than 1% of the total fiber market consisted of recycled textiles. Currently, only a small percentage of discarded textiles are recycled.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

WHP also will build up the brand’s presence in Mexico with IB Group and grow its brick-and-mortar footprint in Central America via its partnership with Fastco , including four new Express stores in key locations through 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2023

Walmart has opened an in-store Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) at Store 100 in its home town of Bentonville, Ark. Walmart will deploy MFCs in additional stores in the future, part of its plan to bring automation to 65% of its stores by 2026. Like the retailer’s first MFC , which opened in 2019 in Salem, N.H.,

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2024

Dick’s won’t miss out on this year’s iteration though — the retailer will serve as an Official Supporter of Team USA for both Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026. As an Official Supporter, DICK’S will bring customers closer to the Olympic and Paralympic Games with in-store activations across the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2024

Development of the residential component will begin immediately following JCPenney ‘s planned closure at the end of 2025 and is expected to be completed in late 2026. Additionally, Celine will open in the center in Q2 of 2024; Omega has plans to reopen, with Tudor , Veronica Beard and Zimmermann also joining this year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

The expansion is part of lululemon’s “Power of Three x2” growth plan, which includes tripling its international revenue from 2021 levels by year’s-end 2026. The strength of our model across product innovation, guest experience, community and culture provides a unique advantage as we introduce lululemon to our newest market.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2022

The company — which operates 650 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company banners —announced plans to nearly double sales of its owned brands, from 19% of the business to one-third by fiscal 2026 (the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027).

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Luxury travel retailer DFS Group is planning to open DFS Yalong Bay, a retail and entertainment destination, in Sanya, Hainan, China by 2026. Hence, we believe that Hainan is well-poised to become one of the fastest-growing luxury markets in the world maximizing both domestic and international consumption.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Amazon and Walmart: The Big Will Get Bigger The Forrester forecast paints a picture of an ecommerce market, and indeed a total retail market, dominated by Amazon and Walmart. Miglani sees the potential for double-digit growth in the tools, home improvement and furniture categories due to their current low online penetration rates.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

Gonzalez was most recently VP of North America Product Merchandising for Nike and brings more than 19 years’ experience in marketing, merchandising and sales leadership positions. Foot Locker has named Blanca Gonzalez as SVP and General Manager of its WSS banner, effective May 15, 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

secondhand market is projected to double between 2022 and 2026 , reaching $82 billion , according to research by ThredUP. Revenue for Q3 2022 was $142.7 million , compared to $118.9 million in Q3 2021, and the net loss for the quarter was $47.3 million , down from $57.2 million in Q3 2021. The size of the U.S.

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ROI Revolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

of the total  US digital ad market , 2.7% of the total media ad market, and 12% of the total social ad market. billion in 2026. Shockingly, only  26% of marketers  are currently using TikTok. But don’t ignore those older users who could prove to be a profitable untapped market.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Target will expand its next-day delivery capabilities by investing $100 million in its sortation center network to open six additional facilities by 2026. The retailer is currently testing these larger capacity vehicles at two sortation centers, with plans to expand to all markets over the next few years.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

This new program builds upon our existing digital marketing offerings with a customizable solution for brand partners to influence our members at every stage of their purchase journey, all while driving measurable returns.”. Access real-time analytics and data on their campaigns. “We million members.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

At launch, Pre-loved will only be available in Finland, but Marimekko plans to expand the service to other markets in the near future. The secondhand retail sector is projected to double over the next five years, reaching $82 billion by 2026, according to the 10 th annual ThredUP Resale Report.

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365 Retail

JUNE 11, 2024

Mango , one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, has announced the appointment of a new Director of Mango Home to strengthen its homeware line and further bolster its market presence. This new management role aligns with the objectives of Mango’s Strategic Plan 2024-2026. Since 2017, she has led the wholesale franchise team.

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GetElastic

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The eCommerce industry is constantly evolving to meet market demands and economic conditions. Each year Gartner makes market predictions and recommendations based on research and trends. Core commerce modules can be reused across applications, which increases speed-to-market and saves time and money on development work.

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Digital Doughnut

JUNE 7, 2022

The popularity of social media platforms has skyrocketed, leading to the creation of lucrative opportunities in the influencer marketing market.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

trillion by 2026. AI, Algorithms, and New Risks Google’s AI-based Performance Max (PMax) campaigns are capable of increasing marketing efficiency, but there are flaws with the AI that threat actors can exploit. Making the Most of Your Campaigns Fraudsters will continue to evolve their tactics to exploit growth in the digital market.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

athleisure market as a whole is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 7% through 2028. To exceed 100 stores by the end of 2026. The next 12 months will be critical for our expansion efforts, and our global retail strategy will be heavily focused on fewer, bigger markets, ” Lawrence said. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

“Next year, [retail media] will be about $50 billion in media spend, which is about 25% of all digital media, and we’re seeing forecasts of around $100 billion by 2026.”. Macy’s RMN hit the market in 2020 and quickly generated $105 million in revenue in 2021. There are a number of reasons behind the rush to set up RMNs.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Essity is now becoming the global market leader in leakproof apparel, which is an important step towards our goal of being the world’s fastest-growing company in intimate hygiene, providing increased wellbeing for customers and consumers,” said Magnus Groth, President and CEO of Essity in a July statement. billion in the U.S.

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RetailDive

MARCH 29, 2023

The retailer is “trailing the broader market” when it comes to digital penetration, and hopes to grow the channel to 25% of sales by 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2024

Forrester anticipates the retail media market will reach $85 billion by 2026. Moreover, the speed at which retailers tackle and surmount these challenges is important as the major players continue to swallow market share. Nevertheless, these five challenges represent serious barriers to achieving such outcomes.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Prior to founding Topo, he spent 15 years with The Rockport Company , where he served as the company’s SVP of Product and Marketing. “Topo represents another exciting growth opportunity for Designer Brands and further propels us to our goal of doubling sales of our owned brands by 2026,” said Jordan in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2024

Across 16 markets, sales are predicted to grow by more than a third to reach nearly $40 billion by 2026, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. Our partnership has allowed Total Wine to also expand our delivery program into several markets and sets a foundation for future growth.”

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Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

These costs have the potential to be incredibly damaging to marketing agencies. You may have heard about the great resignation, but what is it, and what can you do to stop your digital marketing agency staff from leaving? million Americans expect to be working remotely by 2026. Unfortunately, it’s a problem likely to get worse.

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