Retail TouchPoints

Latest Posts

Reducing Plastic Usage Requires Coordinated, Holistic Efforts

Retailers face a growing list of competing priorities when making decisions on their packaging, and sustainability continues to climb up the ranks. Regulatory developments are nudging businesses away from plastic…

Executive Viewpoints January 31

Simon Preps New Nashville Outlet Center, Plans 20-Stop ‘Scouting Stars’ Music Tour

Simon has purchased a site in the metro Nashville area that it plans to develop into a 325,000-square-foot mixed-use center that will include approximately 75 retailers, restaurants and a hotel,…

News January 30

Houchens Food Group Enhances Customer Engagement Across Grocery Banners

Houchens Food Group, which operates more than 400 grocery, convenience, hardware and foodservice locations in 15 states, has adopted solutions from eGrowcery designed to provide improved shopper engagement for its…

News January 30
A woman using her CVS Health app during dinner prep.

CVS Looks Beyond Coupons with New Holistic Health Care App

CVS has launched a new app designed to serve as a one-stop shop for customers to do everything from managing their prescriptions and vaccinations to accessing coupons and opening locked…

News January 30
Cole Haan, Flatiron NYC

Cole Haan

American lifestyle and accessories brand Cole Haan has opened a third New York City location in the Flatiron District as part of its global store expansion plan. The retailer currently operates more than…

News January 30
The story of how Gordon Brothers brought the Laura Ashley brand back from the brink.

Inside Gordon Brothers’ ‘Asset-Light’ Strategy to Rejuvenate the Laura Ashley Brand

Gordon Brothers is most commonly known for helping companies through bankruptcy, handling things like restructuring, financing and asset liquidation. But recently, a lesser-known division of Gordon Brothers found itself in…

Features January 30

Sink or Swim: How Digital Transformation will Determine Company Success (or Failure) in 2025

As we move into 2025 and reflect on the learnings of the 2024 holiday season, customer loyalty – and the risks of losing it – are at the top of…

Executive Viewpoints January 30

Primark Expands Adaptive Apparel Lines to Menswear, Womenswear and Underwear

Following the debut of a line of adaptive women’s underwear in 2024, Primark has expanded its offerings of clothing for disabled people into womenswear, menswear, underwear and nightwear. The retailer…

News January 29

The Container Store Goes Private Following Month-Long Bankruptcy

The Container Store has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a private company owned by its “supportive lenders,” according to a site the retailer has created. The move is…

News January 29
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank