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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine Names Ranpak’s Bryan Boatner as Recipient of 2024 Pros to Know Award

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Friday, March 8, 2024

(“Ranpak”) (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, today announced Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, has named Bryan Boatner, Managing Director of Automation, as one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award.

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  • (“Ranpak”) (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, today announced Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, has named Bryan Boatner, Managing Director of Automation, as one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award.
  • “It is an honor to be named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s list of leaders transforming the fast-moving supply chain landscape.
  • This recognition is for the Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring company leaders who’ve made outstanding contributions to the supply chain space.
  • They've spent the last year (and more) creating safer, more efficient supply chains," says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

XCCommerce Teams with Retail Orphan Initiative to Present March Gladness at ShopTalk 2024

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Friday, March 8, 2024

On Sunday, March 17, XCCommerce will host Luck O’ the Brackets: NCAA Selection Sunday and St. Paddy’s Playtime, a limited entry event for retailers and partners attending ShopTalk 2024.

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  • On Sunday, March 17, XCCommerce will host Luck O’ the Brackets: NCAA Selection Sunday and St. Paddy’s Playtime, a limited entry event for retailers and partners attending ShopTalk 2024.
  • We are very honored to be partnering with RetailROI for the second year in a row,” said Danny Rosenoff, CEO of XCCommerce.
  • “We appreciate the XCCommerce team supporting March Gladness again this year,” said Greg Buzek, President and Secretary of RetailROI.
  • To see a platform demo or meet with our executives, book your meeting at: https://xccommerce.com/event/shoptalk-24 .

Grupo Comercial Control Selects Blue Yonder and GOLDCO to Digitally Transform and Offer Better Shopper Experience

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

That’s why Grupo Comercial Control, a leading Mexican retailer, has selected to deploy Blue Yonder Category Management to address a gap in its retail operations and gain the ability to create planograms that offer a better shopper experience by minimizing out-of-stock products.

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  • That’s why Grupo Comercial Control, a leading Mexican retailer, has selected to deploy Blue Yonder Category Management to address a gap in its retail operations and gain the ability to create planograms that offer a better shopper experience by minimizing out-of-stock products.
  • Grupo Comercial Control has more than 60 years of department store experience through the Del Sol and Woolworth brands, as well as Noreste Grill restaurants.
  • Grupo Comercial Control currently utilizes several Blue Yonder solutions, including Demand Planning and Allocation & Replenishment , as part of its digitalization and optimization strategy for its operations.
  • “As an established partner of Blue Yonder, partnering with Grupo Comercial Control was important given the strategic vision they have.

MANSCAPED® Debuts New Brand Campaign, Paying Homage to One of the World’s Greatest Love Stories: Men and Their Boys

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

MANSCAPED® , the global men’s grooming company and lifestyle consumer brand, in collaboration with creative agency Pereira O’Dell , today debuts an all-new brand campaign that proves the one thing all men have in common: they love their boys.

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  • MANSCAPED® , the global men’s grooming company and lifestyle consumer brand, in collaboration with creative agency Pereira O’Dell , today debuts an all-new brand campaign that proves the one thing all men have in common: they love their boys.
  • “‘The Boys’ is all about embracing this brand and performance marketing re-balance.
  • Whatever look you’re after, be it timeless or daring, give your boys the love they deserve with MANSCAPED.
  • If you and your boys prefer to watch on the big screen, catch the new spot on national broadcast today.

Dillard’s Introduces Katherine Mason for Kinesis

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Dillard’s, Inc. (“Dillard’s”) (“the Company”) (NYSE: DDS) is pleased to announce the launch of Katherine Mason for Kinesis, now available in Dillard’s locations across the nation and online at dillards.com .

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  • Dillard’s, Inc. (“Dillard’s”) (“the Company”) (NYSE: DDS) is pleased to announce the launch of Katherine Mason for Kinesis, now available in Dillard’s locations across the nation and online at dillards.com .
  • Designed by fitness and fashion expert and entrepreneur, Katherine Mason, the collaboration offers coordinating athleisure and performance pieces with Kinesis, the Company’s exclusive line of ladies’ active and athleisure wear.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307764338/en/
    Katherine Mason for Kinesis is available exclusively at Dillard's.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Sharing her inspiration for Katherine Mason for Kinesis, Katherine says, “After 10 years in the fitness and fashion industries, I am so honored to have the opportunity to design a collection with Dillard’s!

RELEX Solutions and Accenture to Help Lowe’s Enhance Inventory Planning

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

RELEX Solutions , provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) are working with Lowe’s Companies, Inc. , (NYSE: LOW) to support its seasonal inventory planning.

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  • RELEX Solutions , provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) are working with Lowe’s Companies, Inc. , (NYSE: LOW) to support its seasonal inventory planning.
  • This collaboration will bring together delivery, advisory, and industry experience from Accenture, with the RELEX AI-driven technology.
  • We were particularly impressed by their advanced, AI-driven approach and the flexibility of their inventory management systems,” said Camille Fratanduono, Senior Vice President of Inventory, Replenishment and Planning at Lowe’s.
  • Working with both RELEX and Accenture aligns with our ongoing commitment to leveraging innovative solutions to enhance our business processes."

Carter’s, Inc. Announces Participation at the BofA Securities 2024 Consumer and Retail Conference

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children, announced today that the Company will participate in a fireside chat at the BofA Securities 2024 Consumer and Retail Conference in Miami on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 8:00am Eastern Daylight Time.

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  • Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children, announced today that the Company will participate in a fireside chat at the BofA Securities 2024 Consumer and Retail Conference in Miami on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 8:00am Eastern Daylight Time.
  • A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at ir.carters.com.

The Container Store Group, Inc. Announces Additions to the Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Stuckey and Tyson will replace vacancies left by Bob Jordan and Jon Sokoloff when their terms expired in August 2023.

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  • Stuckey and Tyson will replace vacancies left by Bob Jordan and Jon Sokoloff when their terms expired in August 2023.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome Karen and Charles to our Board of Directors,” said The Container Store Chairperson of the Board, Lisa Klinger.
  • Tyson joins the Board as a Class I Director and will serve on the Culture and Compensation Committee.
  • He is currently the CEO and President of LL Flooring and a member of its Board of Directors.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of next generation fashion brands, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of next generation fashion brands, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fourth quarter totaled $21.9 million, compared to $46.3 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Inventory at the end of the fourth quarter totaled $91.0 million, compared to $126.5 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Debt at the end of the fourth quarter totaled $93.4 million, compared to $143.6 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022.

Return to sender? Only if it’s convenient

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

This underscores the importance of going beyond the "buy now" button and focusing on the entire retail life cycle, from delivery to return.

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  • This underscores the importance of going beyond the "buy now" button and focusing on the entire retail life cycle, from delivery to return.
  • Ease of return is paramount: 94% of respondents find ease of return crucial, with a majority stating they'd be less likely to shop at a retailer offering only store credit (50%) or charging for return costs (57%).
  • Preferred return methods vary: The top three preferred return methods are courier collection (35%), Post Office drop-off (32%), and in-store returns (26%), with return bars being the least popular (7%).
  • Common reasons for return rejection: The most frequent reasons for rejected returns include exceeding the return window (13%), damaged items (12%), and returning products excluded from the policy (9%).