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Zebra Launches ZQ600 Mobile Printer Series
Zebra Technologies has introduced its new ZQ600 series of label and receipt mobile printers, designed to help businesses across retail, transportation and logistics, and manufacturing increase productivity in stores, backrooms…
News August 30Former Barnes & Noble CEO Sues Company Following Termination
After fewer than 15 months as CEO of Barnes & Noble, Demos Parneros was fired in July 2018 for alleged policy violations. However, Parneros is not leaving the company without…
News August 29Hershey Helps Retailers Sweeten Candy Sales In The Aisles And At Checkout
The center-store aisles are responsible for 88% of candy sales, and The Hershey Company is testing variations of its aisle reinvention project at 20 stores, across three national retailers, to…
News August 29
DSW Boosts Comp Sales Nearly 10%, Shutters Canadian Town Shoes Banner
DSW is the latest retailer to experience an excellent Q2, beating analyst estimates and raising its full-year financial outlook. Q2 revenue increased 16.4% to $795.3 million, well ahead of the…
News August 29
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 29
Big 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 29
