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JCPenney Expanding To 650 Fanatics Stores-Within-A-Store
JCPenney is expanding its in-store partnership with Fanatics, a licensed sports merchandise retailer. The department store retailer currently houses 325 Fanatics shops, and will add another 325 in time for…
News June 11Authentic Brands Buys Nine West, Bandolino IP For $350 Million
Authentic Brands Group has won the auction for the intellectual property of Nine West Holdings with a bid of approximately $350 million, according to Reuters. The company initially had offered…
News June 11
How Digital-Savvy Brands Thrive By Selling More Than Just Product
Retail today is about more than selling a product. It’s about creating a brand with which customers not only identify but emotionally connect. In such a highly competitive environment, this holistic…
Executive Viewpoints June 11Why Change Is So Scary For Retailers — And How They Need To Overcome The Fear
By Andi Simon, Simon Associates You don’t have to look far to see the massive changes that brick-and-mortar retailers face today. The challenges are everywhere. Generations that used to buy…
Executive Viewpoints June 11
Too Many Products Crowd Small Screens: ‘Paradox Of Choice’ Frustrates 48% Of Mobile Shoppers
Nearly half (48%) of consumers agree or strongly agree that buying and discovering products directly from brands’ mobile sites is frustrating, according to a survey from Qubit. Instead, consumers are more…
News June 11ModCloth Expands Store Presence Across The U.S.
ModCloth, a Walmart-owned e-Commerce clothing retailer, will open five stores in 2018 after years of operating only one location, according to Business Insider. The retailer’s second shop opened June 8…
News June 8Westlake Ace Hardware Raises Fan Donations For Needy Families
Westlake Ace Hardware is partnering with The Salvation Army to help communities in need beat the heat as the summer hits. The retailer is asking customers at 100 stores to…
News June 8
Hobo Bags Increases Revenue 62% With E-Commerce Site Launch
As a handbag and leather goods start-up that began its journey in the wholesale space, Hobo Bags has come a long way. A few years ago, the company expanded to…
News June 8E-Commerce Retailer Opens Door For More U.S. Brands In China
VIPShop, operator of the Chinese e-Commerce site VIP.com, is increasing the number of U.S. apparel and accessory brands available on its platform. The company has an audience of 300 million…
News June 7
