Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2024

“Walmart is paving the way for good jobs and great careers in the south-central Pennsylvania region with the Greencastle fulfillment center,” said Karisa Sprague, SVP, Fulfillment Network Operations for Walmart U.S. in a statement.

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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

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. billion Terminal 6, part of the airport’s $19 billion overhaul.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Walt Disney Company is preparing for a new head mouse to run its operations.

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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. The Simon locations will join other BP Pulse placements already in operation or underway near airports and major metropolitan areas across the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The retailer currently operates 24 stores across nine states, with plans to create a 60 -store footprint in the U.S. The new retail stores will total more than 128,000 square feet of retail selling space, offering the latest fashion trends and essentials as well as homewares and beauty items. consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Walmart has introduced parcel stations — essentially mini “post offices” designed to streamline stores’ receiving and delivering of orders — and will have them operating in more than 40 stores by the end of 2023. Many are operating now, in time for the holiday season, and Walmart plans to expand the stations to additional stores next year.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Disney is preparing for a new head mouse to run its operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2024

stores by 2026, testing of a Gen AI-powered digital shopping assistant and the integration of drone delivery into its app. stores by 2026. It is not only about improving efficiency and customer satisfaction, but also about integrating sustainability into our work, in this case to help reduce operational waste.” in a state m ent.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

Gonzalez will report directly to Frank Bracken, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Foot Locker, and oversee the operations at WSS, which is known for its neighborhood-based store presence and connection with Latino communities.

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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. On the brick-and-mortar front, True Religion is planning to operate a total of 108 stores by 2028.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The RealReal will cut operating costs through layoffs and store closures, with plans to eliminate 230 positions, or 7% of its workforce, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. secondhand market is projected to double between 2022 and 2026 , reaching $82 billion , according to research by ThredUP.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

The brand already operates nearly 40 stores and three local-language websites in France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, but Spain will be the first new European country lululemon has moved into since 2019.

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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. China has plans to make Hainan a tax-free zone , and this mall will be DFS Group’s first property in mainland China (the company operates venues in Hong Kong and Macau).

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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 aiming to operate more than 15 sortation centers across the country to enable flexible and efficient last mile options that build on its store-as-hub strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

1, 2026, is designed to close a loophole in the plastic bag ban that was passed by the California legislature in 2014 and affirmed by voters in a 2016 referendum, according to the AP. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning retailers from offering any type of plastic bag to customers at the point of sale.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

But improving sustainability, part of the retailer’s Primark Cares program, isn’t easy — particularly when business goals call for growth, including expanding the Primark store footprint from the current 445 locations globally to 530 stores by 2026. Primark also is moving ahead with its business growth goals. In the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Additionally, the retailer is expanding its next-day delivery capabilities through the a $100 million investment in its sortation center network , with plans to open six additional facilities by 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2023

The plan to do that — dubbed “Lace Up” — will include simplifying operations and investing in “core banners and capabilities.” As of the end of January 2023, the company operated 2,714 stores across 29 countries in addition to 159 franchise stores in the Middle East and Asia. Comparable store sales in the quarter grew by 4.2%

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

The retailer also is investing in ways to keep its operations agile. Walmart plans to introduce automation at nearly two-thirds of its stores and aims to have approximately 55% of its fulfillment center volume move through automated facilities by the end of fiscal 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Both companies’ growth could expose them to antitrust scrutiny, according to Miglani, and in fact the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case against Amazon will arrive in court in late 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

While the brand relies heavily on a DTC presence, it also operates six brick-and-mortar retail stores. The brand also committed to offering these goods in inclusive sizing and operates a teen label, Kt by Knix. billion in the U.S. The retailer has also committed to featuring customers in its advertising campaigns.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 10, 2023

To do that will take a years-long effort, already underway, to break down data silos and transform the company’s global operations. “As Now we have a lot more owned-and-operated stores, and when you build a system to target mostly wholesale, that’s a whole different level of transactions than if you have your own stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 21, 2023

The TLMD debut is part of Target’s stores-as-hubs strategy and aligns with the retailer’s February 2023 announcement that it would invest $100 million to expand its sortation network to more than 15 facilities by 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2024

Investing in these technologies will help streamline operations and boost business growth.” Most Customers Still Prefer to Talk to a Human Image courtesy Tenyx Conversational AI deployments in contact centers will lower agent labor costs by $80 billion by 2026, according to Gartner.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

The retailer also will begin construction on a new regional distribution center scheduled to open in 2026. Dick’s also is expanding its Golf Galaxy banner stores, with plans to remodel five stores into Golf Galaxy Performance Centers along with five new Performance Centers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2023

Walmart will deploy MFCs in additional stores in the future, part of its plan to bring automation to 65% of its stores by 2026. “That makes me feel good, because I know our team is providing our customers with great service.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2023

Prior to Chipotle, she led HR and operational functions at McDonald’s and Target. “It It is a privilege to join the REI team and support amplifying how the mission of the co-op comes to life through its employee experience,” said Musni in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

.” The suite of enterprise-grade tools will be housed under the new Instacart Platform banner, bringing together a range of solutions to help retailers digitize their end-to-end grocery operation. Carrot Warehouses will power 15-minute ultrafast delivery for Publix customers in Atlanta and Miami over the coming months.

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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. This speaks to the strength of our omni operating model as we engage with our guests in ways most convenient to them.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2024

Forrester anticipates the retail media market will reach $85 billion by 2026. Each campaign touches many different teams that have their own diverse platforms and ways of operating. By 2027, it will be bigger than connected TV, digital audio and traditional television advertising combined.

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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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GetElastic

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Here’s what Gartner predicts: “By 2026, the speed of digital innovation will improve by 60%, relative to 2022, for organizations that have established mechanisms to reuse composable digital commerce modules.” “By Each year Gartner makes market predictions and recommendations based on research and trends. of their revenue or $3.1,

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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. With its years of operational experience in alcohol delivery, wine stands to be an example for other categories growing their online business.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2024

Without a doubt, Khan’s work today will have far-reaching implications for the retail industry and the American economy , although we may not know what that impact is for many years (the case against Amazon, for example, has been scheduled for a 2026 court date ).

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

Fanatics’ acquisition of Topps’ sports and entertainment division includes all parts of its worldwide trading cards and collectibles business — both the physical and digital divisions — which sells in more than 100 countries and has physical operations in 10 countries including the UK, Germany, Brazil, Italy and Japan.

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