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20 May

How Ulta’s Dave Kimbell Taps Into the Consumer Mindset

How Ulta’s Dave Kimbell Taps Into the Consumer Mindset
Ulta Beauty has been flying high and amongst the numerous aspects at play is its loyalty program and subsequent database, which chief executive officer Dave Kimbell often highlights during earnings presentations. Nevertheless it wasn’t all the time this manner, as he told Carol Hamilton, the group president of acquisitions for L’Oréal USA, during a wide-ranging conversation between the 2 executives. “We had some work to do on it. It's possible you'll remember, we had two different programs. They were complicated and we didn’t have the info organized. Our team in our stores specifically didn’t really understand the importance so we worked hard to take a position in that and drive that a part of our business going forward before because we like...
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15 May

Woolworths South Africa Taps First Insight for Retail Tech Platform

Woolworths South Africa Taps First Insight for Retail Tech Platform
With the aim of optimizing product development, sourcing and merchandising capabilities, Woolworths Group’s South African division inked a take care of First Insight for the corporate’s Next-Gen Retail Tech Platform. The South African retailer’s goals in using the answer are to bolster margins and drive customer engagement. In an announcement Monday, Woolworths South Africa said it's going to use First Insight’s platform “to assemble zero-party, Voice of Customer data and operationalize product testing for faster and higher merchandising decisions of their womenswear division,” adding that the partnership “will empower Woolworths with actionable insights to guide their product investment, pricing, and marketing decisions.” Greg Petro, chief executive officer of First Insight, said his company’s “proven data gives retailers and types the insight and...
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11 May

EXCLUSIVE: Gucci Taps Alia Bhatt as Its First Indian

EXCLUSIVE: Gucci Taps Alia Bhatt as Its First Indian
NEW AMBASSADOR: Gucci has tapped Alia Bhatt as its first Indian global brand ambassador. The actress, producer and entrepreneur is ready to make her first appearance within the role on the upcoming Gucci cruise 2024 runway show in Seoul. To be staged at town’s Gyeongbokgung Palace on Tuesday, the event will mark the style house’s 25 years within the country.  Bhatt made her acting debut as a baby within the 1999 thriller “Sangharsh,” which was followed by her first leading role in Karan Johar’s teen film “Student of the 12 months” in 2012. Ever since, she had a prolific profession punctuated by different accolades, including five Filmfare Critics Awards, in addition to the Time100 Impact Award, which she received last 12 months for her contribution to the entertainment...
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11 May

Nordstrom Taps Casablanca for Tennis Capsule in Latest Pop-up

Nordstrom Taps Casablanca for Tennis Capsule in Latest Pop-up
Nordstrom has teamed with Paris-based contemporary brand Casablanca for its next pop-up. The 2 corporations have created an exclusive capsule of contemporary tennis-inspired athleisurewear for the Casablanca@Nordstrom concept. The road includes ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry and eyewear for men and girls including après-sport tracksuits, engineered knitwear and on-court looks. As well as, a special collaboration with Mad Paris may also be offered, including a Contax G2 camera and the primary Casablanca tennis racquet housed in a specially designed case featuring the brand’s signature perforated leather and colorblock branding. Prices will range from $40 for logo ribbed socks to $8,240 for the camera. Printed men’s swim trunks are $325, a pique polo is $420, a women’s scallop-edge pleated skirt is $470 and a pearl logo...
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