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Macy’s Ventures Into Pop-Ups With ‘The Market @ Macy’s’ Concept

Macy’s hasn’t always had a reputation of thinking outside the box, but the department store is bucking its somewhat staid image with the introduction of a non-traditional business model —…

News February 6

Kroger Sells C-Store Business To UK Firm For $2.15 Billion

EG Group, a privately held convenience store retailer based in the UK, will buy Kroger’s 784 U.S. convenience stores for $2.15 billion. The deal is expected to close during Q1…

News February 6

Christopher & Banks Appoints Former DICK’S, Target Exec As CEO

Christopher & Banks Corp., a specialty women’s apparel retailer, has appointed Keri Jones as CEO effective March 12, 2018. Jones will succeed interim CEO and President Joel Waller in the role. Waller,…

News February 6

Lululemon CEO Resigns Amid Unspecified Conduct Violation

Laurent Potdevin has resigned as CEO of lululemon athletica and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective Feb. 6, 2018. In a statement, the athletic apparel retailer…

News February 6

The Top 10 Workplace Design Trends For 2018

The modern office in 2018 should be a far cry from the cubicle-filled rooms of past decades. Thanks to the rapid expansion of Internet connectivity and the boom in personal…

Executive Viewpoints February 6

Hudson’s Bay Picks CVS Exec As New CEO

HBC, parent company of iconic retail brands including Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue, has appointed CVS executive Helena Foulkes as its new CEO, effective Feb. 19,…

News February 5

PacSun Road To Unified Commerce Begins With OMS

California-inspired teen fashion chain PacSun has embarked on a multi-year plan to deploy unified commerce, starting with the implementation of an enterprise Order Management System (OMS) within the next 12…

Features February 5

Bon-Ton Files For Bankruptcy, Plans To Reorganize

Although the department store sector had a promising holiday season, one struggling retailer is taking drastic measures to try to complete a turnaround. Bon-Ton Stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…

News February 5

Grupo Martí Improves Inventory Operations With Oracle

Mexican sporting goods retailer Grupo Martí aims to enhance inventory control and improve CX with the recent deployment of Oracle Retail technology. The company will implement the Oracle Retail Merchandise…

News February 5
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