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Brandless Co-Founder Relinquishes CEO Role But Will Co-Chair Board
Less than two years after co-founding and launching Brandless, Tina Sharkey is stepping down as CEO of the e-Commerce site to transition into a new role as Co-Chair of the…
News March 22CVS Introduces CBD-Infused Topicals In 8 States
CVS has launched goods infused with cannabidiol (CBD) at select stores in eight states, according to CNBC. The initial product lineup includes creams, sprays, roll-ons, lotions and salves, and is…
News March 22
GameStop Names Retail Veteran As CEO
GameStop has appointed George Sherman as CEO and member of the Board of Directors, effective April 15. He succeeds Shane Kim, who has served as interim CEO since May 2018, when…
News March 22
Protectionism Won’t Save Retail — But Technology Might
It is a well lamented fact that the brick-and-mortar retail industry faces a crisis. The fundamentals in big, bellwether markets are nigh-on disastrous, and have been since the retail apocalypse…
Executive Viewpoints March 22
Can Subscription Retail Solve Its Customer Retention Problem?
When it comes to subscription retail, the cross-currents are intense. Big retailers have either pulled out, as JCPenney did in February when it ended its Bombfell subscription apparel business, or…
Features March 22Five Breakthrough Data-Driven Strategies To Win Retail Customers For Life
By Deesean Wilson, DXC Technology Digital technology has had a profound effect on the retail industry, an effect demonstrated by the importance and utility of data. Cracking open this treasure…
Executive Viewpoints March 21
Levi Strauss Raises $623.3 Million In IPO
Levi Strauss & Co. raised $623.3 million through its IPO, valuing the company at over $6.5 billion. The retailer offered approximately 36.7 million shares at $17 each, and has begun…
News March 21Nine West Holdings Exits Bankruptcy, Renames Itself Premier Brands Group
Nearly one year after first filing for bankruptcy, Nine West Holdings has emerged from Chapter 11 under new private equity ownership with a new name: Premier Brands Group Holdings. Premier…
News March 21
Starbucks Invests $100 Million In Food, Retail Startup Venture Fund
Starbucks has invested $100 million in Valor Siren Ventures, a new fund with plans to grow the next generation of food and retail startups. The fund will identify and invest in…
News March 21
