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Carter’s Plans 50 New Stores this Year; CEO says Stores Provide ‘Best Presentation of Our Brands’

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Children’s specialty retailer Carter’s plans to open more than 50 new stores across the U.S. Carter’s currently operates nearly 800 stores across the country. this year as it aims to hit the 1,000 -store mark by 2027, Chairman and CEO Michael Casey said on the company’s Q1 2023 earnings call. million , compared to $781.3

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L.L.Bean Expands to Dillard’s and Moosejaw, Plans 4 New Brick-and-Mortar Stores

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The outdoor goods retailer also will add Dillard’s and Moosejaw to its key U.S. wholesale accounts, along with 10 independent specialty retailers in the southeastern U.S. We’re grateful to be in a position to expand our retail presence and build new wholesale relationships in order to serve more customers.”

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Reports: Nike Cutting Ties With Six Retailers, Including DSW and Urban Outfitters

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Nike has reportedly closed its accounts with DSW , Urban Outfitters , Shoe Show , Dunham’s Sports , Olympia Sports and Big 5 Sporting Goods as the retailer pulls out of specialty retailers and department stores, according to Forbes and other media outlets. billion , accounting for 35% of gross sales, according to Forbes.

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Unlocking Retail Growth: The Power of Network Analytics for Strategic Insights

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In this dynamic environment, making informed, data-driven decisions has become a cornerstone of competitive advantage and operational success. Against this backdrop, network analytics emerges as a pivotal tool for retailers.

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HBC Splits Saks OFF 5TH Into Online and In-Store Businesses — a Path Other Brands May Follow

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HBC will spin off the ecommerce operations of Saks OFF 5TH into its own independent entity through a partnership with Insight Partners. The brick-and-mortar operations of Saks OFF 5TH’s, which consists of 105 stores, will become a separate entity called O5 and remain wholly owned by HBC.

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How Retailers Can Bring Creativity and Originality Back to Private Label Products

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Putting Strategy First The best retailers think carefully about how the attributes of their store brands fit into their overall go-to-market strategies and the needs of the customers. Why should a value grocer that operates in lower-income areas mimic these looks? Contemporary design makes perfect sense for Target.

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Graf Lantz Seeks Growth Without Sacrificing Product Quality or Sustainability

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For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless product designs and emphasis on high-quality, sustainable materials — conditions that led to a steady 25% year-over-year growth rate since 2016. Our growth and the loyalty we’ve gotten is largely from specialty stores,” Gopinath revealed.