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Signet Jewelers Acquires Blue Nile to Reach Younger, More Ethnically Diverse Shoppers

Signet Jewelers will acquire ecommerce jewelry retailer Blue Nile for $360 million in an all-cash transaction. The deal…

News August 9
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Coach, Kate Spade Parent Company Adds COO to CFO Scott Roe’s Title

Tapestry — parent company of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman — has announced the retirement of COO…

News August 9
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Study: 82% of Retail Workers Say Stress and Burnout Have Increased

There are strong signs that the “Great Resignation” is still having a major impact on the U.S. job…

Features August 9
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5 Ways AR and VR Are Transforming Retail Training

In today’s tight labor market, training has become more critical than ever. Nowhere is that truer than in…

Executive Viewpoints August 9
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Alibaba Group has reportedly laid off 10,000 employees.

Reports: Alibaba Lays Off 10,000 as New Lockdowns Dampen Chinese Recovery

Ecommerce juggernaut Alibaba isn’t immune to the economic forces weighing down other retailers, particularly as new lockdowns in…

News August 8
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Nike Rise

Nike has opened its third Nike Rise concept store, its first in Europe, in West London. Following the…

Features August 8
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Walmart Acquires Supply Management Platform to Enhance Planning Capabilities

Walmart is acquiring Volt Systems, a solution provider that offers suppliers enhanced on-demand visibility into merchandising resources. The…

News August 8
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UNIQLO Sibling Brand GU to Test North American Market With NYC Pop-Up

UNIQLO Sibling Brand GU to Test North American Market With NYC Pop-Up

UNIQLO parent Fast Retailing will open its first GU retail store in the U.S. this fall with a…

News August 8
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Vera Bradley has sold retail start-up goodMRKT to the brand's co-founder.

Vera Bradley Sells goodMRKT to Focus on Core Brands

Vera Bradley, Inc. has sold its retail start-up goodMRKT to goodMRKT Holdings, LLC, which the brand’s Co-founder and…

News August 8
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