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H&M Enhances Transparency With Accessible Supply Chain Information

H&M has made detailed supply chain information available on all of its products, both in-store and online. Every garment now includes details such as production country, supplier names, factory names…

News April 23

Amazon Takes Kohl’s Returns Partnership Nationwide, Installs Lockers In 1,000 Casino Stores

Amazon is expanding its fulfillment partnerships with two major retailers on two continents, scaling up its in-store returns program with Kohl’s nationwide and installing pickup lockers in 1,000 France-based Casino stores.…

News April 23

Kraft Heinz Appoints New CEO With An Eye On Organic Growth

Kraft Heinz has appointed Miguel Patricio as CEO, effective July 1. He will succeed Bernardo Hees, who has been with the manufacturer for six years and led the merger of…

News April 23

Unmanned, AI-Powered Skincare Experience Debuts In Dubai

An AI-powered beauty startup spun off by Samsung, lululab, now provides an unmanned virtual beauty experience in Dubai. The kiosk is powered by LUMINI, an AI-based skincare assistant that provides…

News April 23
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The Rise Of The Nano-Influencer And Activating Word-Of-Mouth Marketing

What’s more influential, an A-list celebrity or the Millennial with a knack for social media? While influencers may be taking the throne, there’s no right answer — different brands work…

Executive Viewpoints April 23

China-Based Luckin Coffee Files U.S. IPO After Raising $150 Million

Starbucks has aspired to become the preferred coffee destination in China for a few years now, originally outlining a plan to open 5,000 cafés by 2021. But it is not…

News April 22

Five Off-The-Radar Retail Predictions For The Last Half Of 2019

By Sherry Smith, Triad Consumers are driving a retail revolution. The path to purchase has become a complex fusion of multiple channels and devices, and many stores are struggling to…

Executive Viewpoints April 22

Bed Bath & Beyond Ousts Co-Founders From Revamped Board Of Directors

Bed Bath & Beyond co-founders Warren Eisenberg and Leonard Feinstein have left the board of directors after facing pressure from three activist investors. Another five independent board members also have…

News April 22

Gap Streamlines HQ-To-Store Communications Across 3,000 Locations, Multiple Brands

As part of an overall digital enhancement of its in-store operations, Gap Inc. has deployed a solution that consolidates and personalizes the communications sent from headquarters to more than 3,000…

Features April 22
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