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Keen COO Hari Perumal has led the company's drive to diversify its supply chain, including a complete exit from China.

Keen COO Talks Tariff Pricing, Zero China Exposure, and More

First published by our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor Outdoor footwear company Keen appears to be in an enviable position when it comes to navigating tariffs. The company has zero exposure…

Features May 14

Urban Outfitters Launches Immersive In-Store Experience with Nike

Urban Outfitters has picked Nike as the first partner for its new “On Rotation” retail experience, designed to fuel inspiration, discovery and connection via a curated mix of exciting brands.…

News May 14

Ikea Adds Opportunities to Earn Loyalty Rewards Throughout the Shopper Journey

After doing away with its 5% blanket discount for loyalty members in 2023, Ikea U.S. has launched a new rewards program for Ikea Family members that adds new opportunities to…

News May 14

Kohl’s Looks to Raise $360 Million with Distribution Centers as Collateral

Kohl’s is making a private sale offering of approximately $360 million of senior secured notes due in 2030, which the department store retailer will use to repay revolving credit loans,…

News May 14

BuyBuy Baby Returns as Beyond, Inc. Deepens Relationship with Kirkland’s

Beyond, Inc. and Kirkland’s have provided more details about the former’s$5.2 million expansion of its existing credit agreement with the home décor retailer. The additional capital will allow Kirkland’s to…

News May 14

Retail Risk is Serious Business – and it’s Time we Acted Like it

From a risk and compliance perspective, defense, finance, tech, and healthcare are generally thought of as the “riskiest” industries — but the retail sector is more vulnerable than it might…

Executive Viewpoints May 14

Staples Streamlines Fulfillment with Warehouse Management Solution

Over the past 18 months, Staples has implemented a Manhattan Associates cloud-native warehouse management solution at nine of its U.S.-based B2B fulfillment locations, and the retailer plans to deploy the…

News May 13
The "Well Suited" trend from Ebay's inaugural fashion Watchlist.

Inside Ebay’s Push to Become a ‘Fashion Destination’

There was a time when Ebay was effectively the only game in town for online resale, but the platform faces lots of competition today — particularly in fashion, where newer…

Features May 13

From Spectators to Players: How to Rethink Marketing During Live Sports

I grew up outside Detroit in the ’80s and ’90s, and like every school-age kid, I was convinced I was going to be the next Cecil Fielder, Isaiah Thomas, Steve…

Executive Viewpoints May 13
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