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The Future Of Pricing In An Amazon World

With the increase of digitalization, the world changes more and more quickly, and pricing is a key battleground. And when I say that it changes more quickly, think in seconds or minutes,…

Executive Viewpoints October 1
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Tilly’s Appoints New Chief Merchandising Officer

Tilly’s has appointed Tricia Smith as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer. Smith will oversee merchandising operations and coordinate consistency in merchandising experiences both in-store and online.

News September 30

Walmart Launches Supply Chain Training Academy

The Walmart Distribution Center in Sanger, Texas, is now home to the Walmart Supply Chain Academy, the first Walmart training program created specifically for the retailer’s supply chain associates.

News September 30

Protecting Your Customers From Counterfeits – A Brand Imperative For Retailers In 2020

By Sanjeev Sularia, Intelligence Node According to the OECD, in 2018 $509 billion worth of counterfeit goods were sold globally. This not only damages brands’ reputations, but also weakens consumer…

Executive Viewpoints September 30

Forever 21 Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Will Close Up To 178 U.S. Stores

A month after reports began to surface that Forever 21 was considering filing for bankruptcy, the retailer officially confirmed that it has filed for Chapter 11. The company will facilitate…

News September 30

McKinsey & Co. Debuts Combination Store-Learning Lab In Mall Of America

McKinsey & Company has opened its first brick-and-mortar retail store in the Mall of America near Minneapolis, which includes Elevé Cosmetics, Kendra Scott, ThirdLove and type:A Deodorant. The nearly 3,000-square-foot…

News September 30
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Amazon Search Growth Hacks

Search is the heart of Amazon. While some people use Today’s Deals or Shop by Category to navigate the marketplace, the vast majority begin by typing something into the search…

Executive Viewpoints September 30

As Supply Chain Issues Mount, Rent The Runway Pauses Membership Program Until Oct.15

Rent the Runway will not accept new members into its clothing rental program until Oct. 15, according to a note posted on the company web site. The pause comes as…

News September 27

Pier 1 Imports Could Close Up To 140 Stores To Right-Size Its Footprint

Pier 1 Imports is planning to close 70 stores in fiscal 2020, and may shutter as many as 70 more as part of its cost-cutting plan, according to Interim CEO…

News September 27
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