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Payless Exits Bankruptcy In 4 Months; Focuses Growth Plans On Latin America
Payless ShoeSource has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing approximately 700 stores and eliminating more than $435 million in debt. When the restructuring officially is complete, Paul Jones will…
News August 14
PetSmart CEO Massey Steps Down
Michael Massey will leave his post as President and CEO of PetSmart, a position he has held since the company went private in 2015. Board member Raymond Svider, a managing…
News August 14Best Practices For Brand And Retailers: Harnessing The Impact Of Social Media
By Gilles Rousseau, Splashlight Both my brand executive experience at LVMH, Richemont and Christie’s and my current role at Splashlight (a leading visual content creation company geared towards e-Commerce and…
Executive Viewpoints August 14
Q2 Roundup: Nordstrom Bucks Downward Trend, Wayfair Shoppers Jump 43%
In recent years, quarterly results for department stores and luxury retailers have often painted a picture of “doom and gloom.” Declining sales and traffic have forced these brands to close…
News August 14Going Global? How To Localize Content Without Giving Up Centralized Control
By Michael Gerard, e-Spirit Companies serving a diverse global audience today face a dilemma. What is the best way to ensure that content, messages, images and overall brand are consistently…
Executive Viewpoints August 11
How KicksUSA, UBIQ Deliver Seamless UX During High-Traffic Sales
It’s always important for retailers to offer optimal web site performance, but it’s absolutely critical when the merchandise being offered is a limited release or a collector’s item. That’s when…
Features August 11
Could Birchbox Be The Next E-Commerce Buy For Walmart?
Birchbox is apparently putting itself on the market, having held acquisition talks with several retailers, according to a report from Recode. One of these retailers is rumored to be Walmart,…
News August 10
Vyze Raises $13.1 Million In VC Funding
Vyze has raised $13.1 million in venture capital financing in order to accelerate growth and fuel product innovation and expansion. The Series C round is led by Austin Ventures, with additional…
News August 10‘Financially Confident’ Parents Drive 3.7%-4.1% BTS Spending Increase
While back-to-school spending projections range between $27 billion to $29.5 billion, Synchrony Financial anticipates seasonal sales will increase anywhere between 3.7% and 4.1%. The financial services company expects parents of…
News August 10
