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How to Boost Revenues, Enhance CX With Appointment Scheduling Solutions

An old advertising slogan warned that we “never get a second chance to make a first impression,” and…

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Chico's FAS is building a connected commerce digital ecosystem for its brands.

Chico’s FAS Continues Digital Transformation with New Platform Upgrade

Chico’s FAS, parent company of Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma, has entered two new partnerships to…

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Abercrombie & Fitch Debuts Getaway Design Concept in L.A. and Milan

Crate & Barrel Enhances Sustainability With Commitment to Eco-Friendly Products

Crate & Barrel Holdings Inc. (CBH) is digging deeper into sustainability via corporate responsibility and responsible design across…

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Abercrombie & Fitch Debuts Getaway Design Concept in L.A. and Milan

Abercrombie & Fitch Debuts Getaway Design Concept in L.A. and Milan

Seeking the vibe of a hotel lobby in a chic, trendy locale, Abercrombie & Fitch has launched its…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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