Is working in retail just a job, or is it the beginning of a career? For Primark U.S. President Kevin Tulip, who began working in a Primark store in the UK when he was just 16 years old, it’s definitely the latter. “I’m 20 years with Primark, and that’s not unusual with the company,” he…
Normally, when a wholesale customer buys your goods, the corresponding stock reduction in your inventory is reflected in the backend of your WooCommerce store. But what happens when an item’s stock quantity in said backend plunges to zero? Your clients are locked out of placing orders – a frustrating experience, to say the least. So…
Gap Inc. has named Richard Dickson as its new President and CEO, effective Aug. 22, 2023. Dickson will replace Board Chair Bob Martin, who has been serving as Interim CEO since the July 2022 departure of then-President and CEO Sonia Syngal. Earlier this week, the retailer named Chris Blakeslee President and CEO of its Athleta…
UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union have reached a labor agreement affecting approximately 340,000 workers nationwide, averting a strike that could have severely affected deliveries both to companies and directly to consumers. The five-year deal, which still needs to be ratified by the Teamsters rank-and-file, has been unanimously endorsed by the UPS Teamsters…
(Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) The shadow of the store’s former sign still remains at one of the old entrances. (Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) First floor: Bags, accessories and homewares. (Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) Murals from NYC-based artist Timothy Goodman grace the entrance and behind the street-level cash wrap. (Photo Credit: Retail TouchPoints) Second floor: women’s….
The retail landscape of yesterday is no more. Global supply chain challenges, inflation and a shift to online consumerism have upended the traditional retailer and customer relationship. Retailers can no longer turn a blind eye to the reality that today’s increasingly online shoppers are savvier than ever and quick to make snap judgements about brands…
The location-based experience marketplace is projected to grow to $12 billion by the end of 2023, clearly demonstrating an ever-increasing appetite for experiences. However, with so many on offer, how can brands ensure they are using the physical space effectively, connecting with customers, and evoking feelings consumers will never forget? Present-day tech advancements, as well…
Some of the biggest names in AI — including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI — have voluntarily agreed to a set of commitments developed by the White House to ensure the “safe, secure and transparent” development of AI technologies. This includes the development of watermarking technology for AI-generated content, research and reporting on the…
Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch has opened its new flagship store on Manhattan’s 5th Avenue. Located between 52nd and 53rd Streets, the store features the brand’s women’s and men’s collections as well as dedicated shop-in-shop spaces for Abercrombie Kids…
Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) has named Charlie Eitel as its new CEO and Tim Oakhill as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Both Eitel and Oakhill held the same positions at Simmons Bedding, where Eitel also was Chairman. The retailer emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month and has been seeking to stabilize its leadership…
