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The RealReal Taps Walmart And Amazon Execs To Grow Business

The RealReal has appointed Jun-Sheng Li as COO and Len Eschweiler as CRO, bringing 45 years of experience, collectively, to the luxury consignment company.

News March 23

Easter Purchases Will Continue Strong Consumer Spend Trend

Easter spending is expected to hit $18.2 billion this year, slightly below the $18.4 billion spent in 2017 but still the second-highest level on record, according to a survey by…

News March 23

Relationship Marketing Hub Releases Mobile Messaging Features

Optimove, a relationship marketing hub that works with retailers such as 1-800-Flowers, Adore Me and Freshly, has added mobile messaging capabilities to its platform. The new feature is designed to…

News March 23

Eyelure Uses AR To Showcase Influencer-Curated Eyelashes

Eyelure is using Augmented Reality (AR) to allow shoppers to virtually try on Eyelure false eyelashes. The brand is partnering with Perfect Corp., a beauty app developer, to showcase its…

News March 23

What Would Be The Implications Of A Potential Target-Kroger Merger?

Target and Kroger are discussing a possible megamerger, according to a report from Fast Company. Reports from both CNBC and Reuters have conflicted the report, saying there is “no truth” to it.…

News March 23
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Tapestry Names Anna Bakst CEO Of Kate Spade

Tapestry has appointed Anna Bakst as CEO and Brand President of Kate Spade. She will be responsible for all aspects of Kate Spade globally and will report to Victor Luis,…

News March 23

Project Repat Boosts Brand Profile With First Brick-And-Mortar Store

When Ross Lohr and Nathan Rothstein founded Project Repat in February 2012, they wanted to prevent retailers and consumers alike from sending used T-shirts to landfills to go to waste.…

Features March 23

HelloFresh Acquires Green Chef To Expand Organic Menus

HelloFresh has acquired Green Chef, a fellow meal kit company geared toward vegan, gluten-free and Paleo diet consumers, for an undisclosed sum. Under the terms of the acquisition, Green Chef…

News March 22

Toy Manufacturer CEO Pledges $200M To Revive 400 Toys ‘R’ Us Stores

Toys ‘R’ Us may be on its last legs as it prepares to shut down its U.S. and UK operations, but a top toy executive is leading an effort to…

News March 22
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