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Coronavirus Update: Tourism, Supply Chain Impacts Will Soon Make Their Mark On Retail

The impact of factory closings in China is hitting the U.S. and world markets as the coronavirus outbreak continues. The Dow Jones industrial average sank by more than 1,000 points,…

Features February 26
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Macy’s Earnings And Revenue Beat Estimates, But Sales Declines Weigh Heavily On 2020

Three weeks after revealing it would close 125 of its 680+ stores as part implementing its “Polaris” strategy, Macy’s reported Q4 earnings that beat Wall Street expectations but also revealed…

News February 25

Walmart Launches Fulfillment Services For Marketplace

Seeking to compete with marketplace leader Amazon, Walmart has introduced Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS). Using WFS, select Marketplace sellers will be able to access a range of supply chain capabilities…

News February 25

Amazon Opens First Full-Size Amazon Go Grocery Store

Photo credit: Ted Warren, Associated Press Amazon has opened a 10,400-square-foot grocery store that incorporates the Amazon Go cashierless “Just Walk Out” technology. The store is stocked with approximately 5,000…

News February 25

CCPA And Data Collection: What Retailers Need To Know

As people around the world were ringing in the new year, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect, bringing an added challenge to retailers in 2020 and beyond.…

Executive Viewpoints February 25

Exclusive FabFitFun CMO Q&A: How Netflix-Style Brand-Building Can Boost Subscription Retail

Modern marketing efforts aren’t handled in an isolated room where catchy slogans are dreamed up — they’re created in places where every aspect of the retail business meets, from the…

Features February 25

Banana Republic Brings On-Demand Delivery Via Postmates To NYC, Southern California

Banana Republic has launched on-demand delivery from Postmates in the New York City and Southern California markets. The retailer will integrate the option within its buy online/pick up in-store (BOPIS)…

News February 24

Modell’s To Close Up To 20 Stores And Sell A Minority Stake In Turnaround Effort

Modell’s Sporting Goods will shutter up to 20 stores and is considering the sale of a minority stake to help itself stay afloat, CEO Mitchell Modell told Fox Business. The…

News February 24

Tillys Names New Chief Digital Officer

Apparel and footwear retailer Tillys has named Jon Kosoff as its new Chief Digital Officer (CDO), responsible for overseeing all elements of the company’s e-Commerce, digital marketing and CRM functions.…

News February 24
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