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Simon To Acquire 80% Of Mall Operator Taubman Realty For $3.6 Billion

Simon Property Group will acquire an 80% ownership interest in Taubman Realty Group (TRG) in a deal valued at $3.6 billion, representing a 51% premium on Taubman’s share price. Taubman…

News February 10

The Case For Contextual Targeting

As the future of on-platform demographic targeting grows increasingly uncertain, advertisers are actively looking for better ways to overcome their eternal challenge of determining who best to reach and how…

Executive Viewpoints February 10

How To Get A Competitive Advantage In Your New Retail Business

Despite the rapid growth of e-Commerce ($740 billion projected in 2023 in the U.S. alone), traditional retail continues to dominate. According to the Small Business Administration, the retail trade industry…

Executive Viewpoints February 10

Sun & Ski Sports Leverages Customer Data To Optimize Marketing Campaigns, Engagement

When Jennifer Skeen, VP of Omnichannel and Marketing at Sun & Ski Sports, searched for ways to improve customer engagement across channels, she realized data would help answer two critical…

Features February 10

Birchbox Lays Off 25% Of Employees, Including Nearly Half Of NYC HQ Staff

Birchbox is laying off 25% of its global employees based in the U.S., the UK and Spain. The job cuts, which include 44 of the 94 employees stationed in the…

News February 7

Target Debuts Private Label Luggage Collection

Target will expand its private label push with a new line of luggage called Open Story. The portfolio will include items such as backpacks, garment bags and packing cubes that…

News February 7

Under Armour Promotes Execs To COO And Newly Created CXO Role

Under Armour has promoted Colin Browne to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Paul Fipps to the newly created position of Chief Experience Officer (CXO), effective Feb. 17.…

News February 7

Tapestry Names New Leaders For Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman And APAC Division

Tapestry has added three new leaders to its executive team: Liza Fraser was named CEO and Brand President of Kate Spade; Giorgio Sarné was promoted to CEO and Brand President…

News February 7

Coronavirus Update: Brands Temporarily Close Chinese Shops, But Supply Chain Pressures Could Be Biggest Risk

The fast-moving coronavirus outbreak centered in China is making headlines around the world, but its impact on retail has been subdued thus far. However, some multinational U.S. retailers with a…

Features February 7
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