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NRF 2019: On The Cusp Of The Next Big Thing
This year at the National Retail Federation’s annual conference, NRF, there weren’t any ah-ha moments. There was no massive new concept or “thing” that everyone buzzed about. Rather, we saw…
Executive Viewpoints January 30
Neiman Marcus Chief Merchandising Officer To Depart In March
Neiman Marcus Group President and Chief Merchandising Officer Jim Gold will leave the retailer in March after 28 years with the company. Previous positions with Neiman Marcus include serving as…
News January 29
Exclusive Q&A: Biometric Data Uncovers Health Benefits For Sleep Number Customers
Heightened competition from startups as well as established brands is putting the sleep industry on notice — innovate or surrender market share. In fact, worldwide spending on mattresses has reached…
Features January 29Failing To Find A Buyer, GameStop Abandons Sale Plans
After months of seeking a buyer, GameStop has ended its attempt to sell the company. The Board of Directors determined there was not enough available financing on terms a prospective…
News January 29Walmart Teams Up With Fanatics Sports Apparel Site
Licensed sports apparel site Fanatics is the latest addition to the expanding Walmart portfolio. The Jan. 29 debut of the Walmart Fan Shop provides access to NFL jerseys, NBA T-shirts…
News January 29
Installment Payment Provider Splitit Raises $8.6 million In IPO
Splitit, a monthly installment payment solution provider, has raised $8.6 million through its initial public offering, which valued the company at $38.7 million. Splitit provides retailers with software that lets…
News January 29Visa Empowers Female Entrepreneurs With She’s Next Campaign
Visa has launched a global initiative — dubbed She’s Next, Empowered by Visa — designed to support the advancement of women-owned SMBs around the world.
News January 29
2019 Retail Trends: Creating Meaningful Connection Online And On The Ground
Two iconic cinematic scenes come to mind when imagining the near-term future of retail: The first is from 2001: A Space Odyssey when Hal says, “I am putting myself to…
Executive Viewpoints January 29
Orvis Taps Customer Analytics To Help Convert 58% Of Returns Into Exchanges
Orvis has been in the mail-order business since 1856, and even after 163 years the outfitter still struggles with a problem common to all retailers: dealing with returns. Orvis took…
News January 29
