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JULY 3, 2020

Retail CEOs faced a parade of problems in 2020’s first six months, but some executives look ready to set off plenty of fireworks in the year’s back half. . Here’s a July 4 th look at some top executives in retail who seem ready to declare their independence from business as usual in 2020’s final six months. .

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

From where things stand in Q4 2020 it’s not hard to imagine physical retail going extinct. Noting the ways COVID has permanently changed retailing, CNBC recently reported , “As more and more stores go dark at the mall, some major retail executives are looking to grow outside of it — a tactic they hadn’t touted so publicly before.

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AUGUST 3, 2016

We all know — and keep hearing almost ad nauseam — all about how the rise of online shopping is changing the very face of the retail industry and consumer habits. But what is that “changing face of retail” actually going to look like in a few years? Will consumers still shop at brick-and-mortar stores?

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JULY 6, 2020

If your business touches retail in any way, it might pay to follow a few important breadcrumbs. Nike posted its lowest quarterly sales in two years, along with a $790 million quarterly loss, when it reported its Q1 2020 earnings in late June. That quarter, Nike CEO John Donahoe said that digital represented 30 percent of Nike’s sales.

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

This Year was brought to you by the number 2020 and the letters W, T and F” – Big Bird (more or less). Sit back and enjoy our take on the best and worst of banking in 2020 as you celebrate the holidays. Most Oft-Heard Statements of 2020. Kudos to blazing new trails that many institutions are taking on in 2020.

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JUNE 25, 2020

One of the new truisms of pandemic-era retail is this: If a retailer was in trouble before COVID-19 , that trouble will be magnified because of it. The retailer expects to save approximately $365 million in fiscal 2020 and approximately $630 million on an annualized basis. Crew and Neiman Marcus. “To

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OCTOBER 11, 2020

8) that it had received $200 million in new capital from existing investors Valiant Peregrine Fund and D1 Capital Partners, boosting Instacart's valuation to $17.7 Instacart states in promotional materials that it has relationships with 500 retailers that have 40,000 locations in the United States and Canada.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The sportswear company also said it could see an impact of as high as $60 million in lost sales from the coronavirus in Q1 of fiscal 2020, CNBC reported. Those brands have reportedly made workout gear that is more fashionable, but Under Armour has remained focused on performance. .

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MAY 8, 2020

“We believe this is a critical component to getting the economy moving again, and we would like to partner with companies and entrepreneurs that can draw on our capital and expertise to stabilize and grow their business,” Bloom said, according to CNBC. Last year, over 9,000 retail stores closed in the U.S.,

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

These are the top stories in retail for Tuesday (Nov. percent of overall orders in Q3 2020 in contrast to 67.3 million orders in Q3 2020, marking a jump of 84.4 A lot of direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are being funded these days, as the digital-first economy continues to gain traction. percent in Q3 2019.

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OCTOBER 24, 2019

Capital One ’s domestic card business provided strong results and continued to pick up momentum, the bank said on Thursday (October 24). In terms of the company’s partnership with Walmart , Fairbank said the company launched the new Walmart co-brand and private-label cards on September 24. billion, an increase of $1.7

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

If one were to make a list of products for a cutting-edge fashion brand aimed at capturing the emerging Generation Z market, it is safe to assume that “foxtail keychains” would not make the top 10. Or a fully Hello Kitty-themed for 2020? Need a glow-in-the-dark fishnet unitard?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, American Express launched co-branded credit cards with Amazon targeting small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Britain, while Volopay is teaming with Nium for a new and enhanced corporate credit card. million in Blumberg Capital-led seed funding. Plus, Intelage has notched $3.5

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Walmart is positioning its new line, called Free Assembly, as “a modern fashion brand with elevated style,” featuring casual looks with layered approaches that will make it marketable during any season. Denise Incandela , who was once SVP Women’s Group, has now added “elevated and online brands” to her title. The Monday (Sept.

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MAY 29, 2020

Both Walmart and Amazon made some big add-ons and/or acquisitions this week as they attempt to widen their sphere of retail influence in a post-pandemic world. billion as of 2018, but a sale now would likely reflect a reduced valuation due to the rough first half of 2020. “We Zoox was valued at $3.2 We believe $1.1

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

billion aggregate base purchase price, which is “subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital and transaction expenses.” The international streetwear brand has become a VF Corporation wholly-owned subsidiary with the deal, according to an announcement. In October, VF Corporation reported $256.7

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The most transformative innovations in payments and commerce over the last decade are mostly the result of innovators making what was once visible, invisible: payments, stores, merchants, brands, issuers, even card networks. I just take it for granted that it all works. Because just like Uber, the payments experience becomes invisible.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Office Depot is changing tactics in 2020, leveraging its strength in catering to businesses, schools, healthcare organizations and government agencies. In Q4, Office Depot said, capital expenditures totaled $27 million. In the same quarter one year earlier, capital expenditures totaled $66 million.

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JUNE 8, 2020

In February, sources said BinDawood was expected to go public by the end of the first quarter or the beginning of the second quarter of 2020. The company’s retail revenue exceeded $1 billion in 2019. Additionally, it is planning to open 90 stores by the end of 2020. GIB Capital and NCB Capital on the IPO.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

In 2019, Chinese consumers spent $149 billion across the Chinese New Year holiday, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce — a sum widely expected to be exceeded in 2020 to the tune of $156 billion. Brands have responded avidly. However, different brands have thought their way through and around this challenge in a variety of ways.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Working with leading brands such as Honda and Acura has been our vision since launching five years ago, and we cannot wait to show more dealers and brands the power of Modal's e-commerce design and technology.". Earlier in the year, we were even earning 25% more back-end profit on Modal orders.".

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Digital fraud is a long-running problem for merchants, retailers, banks and businesses of all types. United Kingdom retailers saw the equivalent of €706 million ($827 million) in card fraud losses in 2019, for example, and the pandemic is expected to add to these woes as it pushes more retail shopping online. About The Tracker.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

The new round of funding came from existing investors Valiant Peregrine Fund and D1 Capital Partners. Today’s investment comes as consumer demand for Instacart’s service continues to grow and we continue to expand our marketplace with new and existing retail partners.”. billion, the Silicon Valley startup announced on Thursday (Oct.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

This new round brings the Texas-based retailer’s total funding to $25.5 The Series A was led by Global Founders Capital, with participation from previous investors Forerunner Ventures, Serena Williams’ Serena Ventures, NextGen Venture Partners, Allen Exploration and Capital Factory.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Restaurant management platform Toast unveiled a $400 million Series F funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, Greenoaks Capital, Tiger Global Management and TPG. Also participating were TCV, Durable Capital Partners LP, G Squared, Light Street Capital, Alta Park Capital, funds and accounts advised by T.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

"With an uptick in pet fostering and adoptions in 2020 and families spending more time than ever at home with their pets, providing streamlined pet care services at an affordable price point is something we believe pet parents are looking for, and Petco is perfectly positioned to deliver," said Tariq Hassan , Petco’s chief marketing officer.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Retailers] are seeing double-digit higher conversion rates when an extended warranty is shown – not on the extended warranty, but conversion rates on the product itself,” Levin said. “I Meritech Capital led the funding round, with participation from existing investors Great Point Ventures and Shah Capital Partners.

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

The introduction of the iPhone in 2007 – and the birth of the apps ecosystem a year later in 2008 –inspired an entirely new class of innovators, stating the 2010s with a brand-new toolkit. 2020 Trendline One: Rapid Acceleration Of Cash To Digital Payments. 2020 Trendline Two: The Rise Of On-Call Commerce.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020

you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world. Matt Taylor, co-founder and CEO of running apparel brand Tracksmith has found himself and his company a little slice of Boston’s running history. I think that will carry into 2020.”. 3 in the best running cities in the U.S.,

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

billion in revenue it booked during the second quarter of 2020. In short, it’s a world where access to capital and legal advice is welcome. In mid-August, the company announced that it will infuse $100 million in capital into the Amazon seller system, along with legal and marketing advice.

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MAY 6, 2020

Buoyed by the digital shift that had moved most shopping online and out of physical stores by mid-March, Etsy was well-positioned for the lockdown as people took to vintage crafts, collectibles and the other homey merchandise for which the eCommerce brand is known. Etsy reported Wednesday (May 6) that active buyers grew 16.4

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JULY 15, 2020

It connects shoppers to more than 18,000 leading international and local brands. For brands and sellers,” the company says, “LazMall offers an opportunity to create a customized experience for their customers.”. It points out that the mall sector has lost around 48 percent in market capitalization since January 2020.

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AUGUST 20, 2019

For the third straight quarter, Chase, Capital One and Synchrony led all issuers in purchase volume growth (over 10 percent YoY). Facebook announced plan for 2020 launch of new cryptocurrency, Libra; NYC subway launched contactless payment system on a pilot basis. Retail Card, Payment Solutions, and CareCredit).

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MARCH 3, 2020

Hand In Hand International and IFundWomen will collaborate with Visa to bring information and capital for female entrepreneurs worldwide. Visa is committed to using the full power of our network, brand and financial resources to put a spotlight on this growing economic force and help female entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.”.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

“As a result, our eCommerce business is now approximately $1 billion in annualized retail sales, and we are well-positioned to capitalize on what is sure to be a dynamic future in this space,” Nooyi told investors. And the numbers in this regard don’t lie: Physical retail is growing at a rate of about 3.6

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Zalando, Europe’s largest online fashion retailer, is making an ambitious foray into the €38bn luxury clothing market. The retailer is aiming to capitalize on the growing trend of shoppers making high-value purchases on the internet. Orders increased from 116 million to 145 million.

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AUGUST 27, 2019

Menlo Park-based Enjoy Technology , the eCommerce startup led by Ron Johnson, former VP of retail operations for Apple, has raised an additional $150 million in Series C funding, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday (Aug. Prior investors include Riverwood Capital, Stamos Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Highland Capital and Oak Capital Management.

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