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Sharper Image Promotes COO To Top Spot
Sharper Image has named Lance Reese as CEO. For the past two years Reese has served as the retailer’s COO, responsible for corporate operating units including marketing, merchandising, business development,…
News August 29Authentic Brands Group Places $35 Million Bid For Brookstone
Authentic Brands Group has submitted a proposal to acquire the brand assets of Brookstone and is expected to serve as a stalking horse bidder in the retailer’s Chapter 11 restructuring…
News August 29Labor Day Holds Promise For Furniture, Appliances And E-Commerce
While Labor Day is known for its promotions, not all retailers benefit equally: the holiday is actually one of the worst revenue days for local retailers, ranking at No. 309…
News August 29Big Lots Hires Tailored Brands Exec As New CEO
Bruce Thorn, most recently President and COO of Tailored Brands, has been named CEO of Big Lots. Following a transition period with Tailored Brands, Thorn is expected to be formally…
News August 29Is Q2 2018 A Sign Of Good Things To Come For Retailers…Or Just A Happy Blip?
Q2 was a solid three months for retail, with major players such as Walmart, Target and TJX posting some of the strongest results. The National Retail Federation (NRF) was vastly…
Executive Viewpoints August 29How Retail CIOs Can Become Technological Trailblazers — While Still Managing Expectations
2018 is a particularly trying time for the typical retail CIO. Those with physical stores are hard at work figuring out how to integrate a seamless end-to-end purchasing journey that…
Executive Viewpoints August 29Exclusive CEO Q&A: How Sustainability Drives Customer Loyalty Among Coyuchi Subscribers
The Coyuchi For Life tagline couldn’t be simpler: New Linens. No Landfill. The idea is simple too — Coyuchi, which has provided organic home products including bed linens for 25…
Features August 29Best Buy Sees Q2 Sales, Profit Growth Even As Retailer Maintains Long-Term Focus
Best Buy has continued its solid run as consumer confidence reaches its highest point since October 2000. In Q2, the electronics retailer took advantage of increased traffic to improve financial…
News August 28Ipsy Expands To Full-Size Beauty Product Subscription Service
Beauty subscription service Ipsy has expanded its business beyond sample-sized offerings. The retailer has launched its new Glam Bag Plus subscription, which will ship customers five full-sized items for $25…
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