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Neiman Marcus Exploring ‘Strategic Alternatives’ For MyTheresa

While Neiman Marcus has not yet made a decision on a specific transaction or time frame for its MyTheresa e-Commerce business, the retailer is exploring a range of strategic alternatives,…

News May 1

Instagram Introduces ‘Shop Looks From Creators’ Feature

Instagram will provide its users with the ability to purchase eligible items from influencers and other creators without leaving the app. The new feature will allow a small group of…

News May 1

Home Depot Promotes Insider To Replace Retiring CFO

Carol Tomé, CFO and EVP of Corporate Services for The Home Depot, will retire on Aug. 31, 2019 after 24 years with the company. Richard McPhail, currently Senior VP of…

News May 1

RTP Editors Reveal Their #RIC19 Hot Picks

With a jam-packed agenda that includes Store Tours at Hudson Yards and insights from 50+ retail experts, the 2019 Retail Innovation Conference, May 6-8 in NYC, is almost here. Execs…

Executive Viewpoints May 1

CEO Q&A: How Flont Crafted A ‘Jewelry As A Service’ Experience Via Exclusive Partnerships

The rise of “try-before-you buy” and subscription-based business models has hit just about every corner of retail, including a once-unlikely category: jewelry. One company, Flont, is seeking to bring high-end…

News May 1
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How Retail Inventory Efficiency And Accuracy Impacts The Customer Experience

As omnichannel retailing requires greater and greater precision, the stakes surrounding inventory accuracy — or the lack thereof — are increasing dramatically. According to a report from the International Council…

Executive Viewpoints May 1

Chewy Files For IPO

E-Commerce pet food retailer Chewy has filed for an IPO and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CHWY.” The number of shares to be…

News April 30

Sainsbury’s Pilots Cashierless Checkout Store

Sainsbury’s is piloting its first checkout-free location in a convenience store in London’s Holborn Circus. The store has been refurbished to remove the checkout area entirely, with employees instead working…

News April 30

Fabletics Makes NYC Debut With Pop-Up Store

Fabletics has opened its first New York City location with a pop-up shop in SoHo. The store includes experiential features such as a mini boxing ring and a medicine ball…

News April 30
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