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Gap Could Close Hundreds Of Stores In Decisions Being Made ‘With Urgency’

Gap Inc. is planning to shutter hundreds of its namesake stores in malls after same-store sales fell 7%…

News November 21
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Subscription Retailers’ Expansion Strategy? Holiday Gift-Giving

Giving a subscription allows a single gift to stretch well into the future, and they are becoming increasingly…

News November 21
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Exclusive CEO Q&A: How Touch Of Modern Uses Customer Feedback To Drive Merchandising

Touch of Modern, an e-Commerce retailer focused on selling lifestyle products, fashion and accessories for men, has always…

News November 21
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Neiman Marcus Hires First Chief Transformation Officer

Neiman Marcus Group has named Katie Mullen to the newly created role of Chief Transformation Officer, according to…

News November 20
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Feed Shoppers’ Creativity To Turn ‘White Elephant’ Parties Into Sales Drivers

White Elephant parties, a gamified gift exchange often featuring unconventional items, are more than a niche tradition: 36…

News November 20
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J.Crew CEO Departs Despite Apparent Turnaround Success

J.Crew CEO James Brett has stepped down from his position, effective immediately, after 17 months on the job.…

News November 19
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Thanksgiving Food Shopping Spurs Online Grocery Growth

Black Friday gets all the attention, but Thanksgiving is a notable holiday for grocery retailers: 86% of consumers…

News November 19
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Lidl Boosts Northeast Presence By Acquiring 27 Best Market Stores

Lidl US will acquire 27 Best Market grocery stores in New York and New Jersey. The deal will…

News November 19
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Study: 56% Of Shoppers Say Black Friday Offers Best Deals, But Cyber Monday Really Opens Wallets

While shoppers have spread out their holiday spending across Thanksgiving weekend in recent years, Black Friday remains at…

News November 19
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