Retail TouchPoints

Latest Posts

How To Get A Competitive Advantage In Your New Retail Business

Despite the rapid growth of e-Commerce ($740 billion projected in 2023 in the U.S. alone), traditional retail continues to dominate. According to the Small Business Administration, the retail trade industry…

Executive Viewpoints February 10

Sun & Ski Sports Leverages Customer Data To Optimize Marketing Campaigns, Engagement

When Jennifer Skeen, VP of Omnichannel and Marketing at Sun & Ski Sports, searched for ways to improve customer engagement across channels, she realized data would help answer two critical…

Features February 10

Birchbox Lays Off 25% Of Employees, Including Nearly Half Of NYC HQ Staff

Birchbox is laying off 25% of its global employees based in the U.S., the UK and Spain. The job cuts, which include 44 of the 94 employees stationed in the…

News February 7

Target Debuts Private Label Luggage Collection

Target will expand its private label push with a new line of luggage called Open Story. The portfolio will include items such as backpacks, garment bags and packing cubes that…

News February 7

Under Armour Promotes Execs To COO And Newly Created CXO Role

Under Armour has promoted Colin Browne to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Paul Fipps to the newly created position of Chief Experience Officer (CXO), effective Feb. 17.…

News February 7

Tapestry Names New Leaders For Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman And APAC Division

Tapestry has added three new leaders to its executive team: Liza Fraser was named CEO and Brand President of Kate Spade; Giorgio Sarné was promoted to CEO and Brand President…

News February 7

Coronavirus Update: Brands Temporarily Close Chinese Shops, But Supply Chain Pressures Could Be Biggest Risk

The fast-moving coronavirus outbreak centered in China is making headlines around the world, but its impact on retail has been subdued thus far. However, some multinational U.S. retailers with a…

Features February 7

7-Eleven Pilots Cashierless Store At Texas Headquarters

7-Eleven is the latest retailer to test out a cashierless checkout location, piloting a 700-square-foot non-traditional store for employees at its corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. To shop in the…

News February 7

5 Tips To Deliver World-Class Customer Service

The customer service journey isn’t universal. According to recent research from Oracle CX and CX Pioneer Jeanne Bliss, consumers take very different paths to solve product or service issues. While…

Executive Viewpoints February 7
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank