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G-III Apparel Group Buys Donna Karan International For $650 Million

G-III Apparel Group, designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded apparel and accessories, has entered into a definitive agreement…

News July 25
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Creditors Group Seeks Trustee To Manage Sports Authority Bankruptcy

While Sports Authority has continued to close its stores and sell off its remaining assets in the wake…

News July 25
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JCPenney Finalizes Chairman Transition During Tumultuous Times For Department Stores

Myron “Mike” Ullman III, the longtime and former CEO of JCPenney, is retiring from his position as company…

News July 25
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Online Retailers Invade The Storefront

By Gina Daniel-Lee, Velociti Will brick-and-mortar retailers surrender the sales floor to pure-play online sellers? Not if they…

Executive Viewpoints July 25
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Ace Hardware Celebrates A Decade Of High Customer Satisfaction

For the 10th consecutive year, Ace Hardware ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Home Improvement Retail Stores,” according…

Features July 25
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PayPal-Visa Deal Signals Some Agreement Within Fragmented Mobile Payments Industry

The longstanding rivalry between PayPal and Visa appears to have been quelled, with the companies striking a deal…

News July 22
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6 Key Elements Of A Successful Loyalty App

By Steve Hauber, Valassis Every business wants new customers, but it’s less expensive to retain a loyal fan…

Executive Viewpoints July 22
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Is Off-Price Now The New Normal?

While many traditional retailers had a weak Q1, off-price retailers such as TJX, Ross Stores and Five Below…

News July 22
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Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores Merged Into New Holding Company

Private equity investment firm Versa Capital Management has formed a new holding company. Dubbed Eastern Outfitters, LLC, the…

News July 21
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