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H&M Debuts Arket Brand In Europe

H&M is dipping its toes into experiential retail. The fast-fashion giant will launch a new brand in London, dubbed Arket, that will sell essential products for men, women, children and…

News March 31

Amazon Folds Up Diapers.com Parent

Amazon is shutting down its Quidsi division, the parent company of six e-Commerce sites, including Diapers.com and Soap.com. The e-Commerce giant bought Quidsi for $545 million in 2011, but revealed…

News March 30

Criteo Hires EVP Of Americas To Lead Sales Team

Performance marketing technology provider Criteo has named Greg Archibald EVP of Americas. In this role Archibald will oversee the Americas sales team responsible for all revenue operations including strategic planning,…

News March 30
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Walmart Promotes Three Execs To Improve Customer-Facing Technology

As Walmart continues to integrate its newly acquired Jet.com business, three technology executives have been promoted to help unify in-store and online technologies, The Wall Street Journal reports.

News March 30

Big Box Grocers Go Small As Lidl Enters U.S.

Lidl’s expected entrance into the U.S. this summer has certainly kept American grocers on their toes. The retailer’s low-price, quality fresh foods assortment has dominated European food sales. Lidl’s offerings appear…

News March 29

Shoptalk Insights: Global Commerce, VR, Pop-Up Retail

In its second year, Shoptalk did not disappoint. More than 5,500 attendees from 40+ countries swarmed the Aria in Las Vegas, March 19-22, to hear from retail executives and industry…

Features March 29

Amazon Tests Grocery Pickup In Seattle

While many grocery retailers are going forward with expanding into home delivery, Amazon ironically is moving in the opposite direction. Known for convenience and quick deliveries, the e-Commerce giant, which…

News March 29

How Can Brands Fight Organized Retail Crime?

Organized retail crime (ORC) continues to be a thorn in the side of merchants everywhere. In the latest high-profile example of retail theft, New York State officials indicted 12 people…

Executive Viewpoints March 29

Nordstrom Names Supply Chain VP, Cuts 106 Customer Service Jobs

Nordstrom has appointed Brent Beabout as EVP of Supply Chain, according to an internal email from Co-President Erik Nordstrom to employees. Beabout will assume the position effective April 3.  …

News March 29
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