Slice of Retail

Tapestry to Sell Stuart Weitzman to Caleres, Inc. for $105M Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/ggHFakJK "This transaction ensures all our brands are positioned for long-term success, allowing us to focus on Coach and reinvigorate Kate Spade while Stuart Weitzman finds a great home with Caleres." — Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO at Tapestry, Inc "Stuart Weitzman will be a lead brand for Caleres, and we are committed to preserving its legacy while driving future growth." — Jay Schmidt, President & CEO at Caleres #SoRNews

Lucky Partners with Ulta Beauty to Revolutionize Omnichannel Shopping Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gSU9YT2P "The partnership between Lucky and Ulta Beauty represents a critical connection in the beauty retail landscape. As beauty consumers increasingly demand seamless, omnichannel shopping experiences, it's crucial for brands to adapt and innovate. By integrating Ulta Beauty's in-store inventory with their DTC websites and marketing, beauty brands can now offer their customers unparalleled convenience, flexibility, and choice." — Sneh Parmar, Co-Founder at Lucky #SoRNews

Supermercados Cugat Implements Toshiba Self Checkout to Elevate Retail Efficiency Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gPeqN8Ti “Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is excited to collaborate with Cugat on this groundbreaking project. The successful deployment of the Toshiba Self Checkout effectively addresses significant operational challenges and optimizes checkout processes. This achievement enhances Cugat’s efficiency and sets a solid foundation for its future expansion and technological advancements.” — Manuel Medecigo, VP of Sales, Latin America at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions “The deployment of Toshiba’s Self Checkout significantly enhances our customer service. By addressing specific challenges around operational efficiency and weight validation, Toshiba enables us to better manage our points-of-sale and improve the shopping experience for our valued customers. We look forward to expanding this technology to more locations as we continue to grow and innovate.” — Christian Bravo Milanca, Executive Controller at Cugat #SoRNews

Caleres, Inc. Acquires Stuart Weitzman for $105M to Expand Footwear Leadership Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gGTmA54h "I have long admired Stuart Weitzman for the brand’s pivotal role in shaping the footwear industry. As we bring this iconic brand into the Caleres portfolio, we are committed to preserving its legacy of craftsmanship, quality, and fit while driving it forward." — Jay Schmidt, President & CEO at Caleres "Stuart Weitzman is an iconic global footwear brand, whose teams have added to the passion, creativity, and craftsmanship of our organization over the last decade. At the same time, we are pleased that we found Stuart Weitzman a home in Caleres – an ideal owner to guide its next chapter of growth." — Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO at Tapestry, Inc #SoRNews

Today is the day - after a lot of hard work we opened the doors to our new Regent Street store, double the size of the previous location and our largest store in EMEA. The store is stunning and showcases many of our newest design concepts. We've been celebrating its opening in true lululemon-style - iconic Piccadilly Circus media of our latest Glow Up launch, a charming newsstand takeover with special treats for our guests, and surprise breaking performances from Phil Wizard, Olympic gold medallist and lululemon ambassador. Most importantly the store will be an even bigger and better hub for our community to move together. Tomorrow over 400 guests will join us for a run, together with our partner Runna, as well as more movement classes next weekend and a rave with London DJs Don't F**k with Disco. Another incredible achievement under our belts and the result of a big multi-functional team effort. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved in making this milestone a success ?? 2025 is definitely off with a bang ??

Wrangler x Whataburger: A Bold Western Collaboration Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gGJqrDVZ "Here at Wrangler, we’re all about weaving our heritage into something fresh for today. And this collab is no exception." – John Meagher, VP of Global Brand Marketing at Wrangler "Whataburger has always been about bringing people together around bold flavors and big traditions, and teaming up with Wrangler takes that spirit to a whole new level." – Scott Hudler, Chief Marketing Officer at Whataburger #SoRNews

Affirm and Shopify Expand Global Partnership for Shop Pay Installments Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/g34HJDYN “Given the success of our long-standing partnership with Affirm in the U.S., bringing them to our merchants internationally is a no-brainer." — Kaz Nejatian, COO at Shopify “Millions of consumers in the U.S. have relied on the value Shop Pay Installments offers, and we’ve heard from merchants all over the world who are clamoring for the growth potential it provides.” — Max Levchin, Founder & CEO at Affirm #SoRNews

Isco Alarcón Joins Skechers Football, Showcasing Razor 1.5 Elite Boots Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gu72eHSK "Football and life are played better when you feel comfortable at every step. I’m very excited to be part of the Skechers family in this next chapter in my career." — Isco Alarcón, Midfielder at Real Betis Balompié "Isco Alarcón is a great football player with a significant track record at the national level. He’s returning from an injury to his elite-level play, which is the perfect time to officially bring him onto Team Skechers. We believe he fully aligns with the brand’s profile and will help players across Spain and Portugal discover Skechers Football and the signature Comfort That Performs offered by our boots." — Txerra Diaz, Country Manager at Skechers Iberia #SoRNews

CéCRED Expands into Ulta Beauty, Marking Its First Retail Launch Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gZCzEEFX #SoRNews

Vans and Retail Reply Redefine In-Store Experience in London Learn more & get our take ?? https://lnkd.in/gEtbFUpn "The Oxford Street store reinvention represents a new era for Vans, where technology meets our core values of creativity and self-expression." – Vans Representative "Retail Reply is proud to support Vans in this pioneering approach, leveraging technology to create frictionless shopping experiences." – Retail Reply Representative #SoRNews