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Amazon Pet Day Discounts will Set Tails a-Wagging and Cats a-Purring

For the fourth year, Amazon will offer significant discounts to pet parents on Amazon Pet Day, May 13-14 in the U.S. Early deals will begin appearing on April 29, and…

News April 11

Building Tomorrow’s Retail IT: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

For 2025 and beyond, the emphasis on change in strategy to ensure a healthy consumer base for UK retailers is, unsurprisingly, requiring retail leaders to invest more in digital retail…

Executive Viewpoints April 11
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Prada Group Acquires Versace, Plans to ‘Write a New Page’ in Famed Luxury Brand’s History

Capri Holdings has sold the Versace brand to the Prada Group for €1.25 billion ($1.375 billion) in cash, subject to certain adjustments. The transaction — which has been approved by…

News April 10

Sam’s Club to Add 15 New Stores a Year, Remodel Fleet as Digital-First Locations

Sam’s Club has laid out an ambitious growth plan that includes creating a pipeline of 15 new stores per year and doubling its membership over the next eight to 10…

News April 10

Sephora Rides High as Beauty Partner for WNBA’s Valkyries

Sephora has entered a multi-year partnership with the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries, the league’s newest team, that include naming rights to the team’s performance center in Oakland, Calif. In the…

News April 10

How Retailers can Find Balance When Consumers are Polarized on Social Issues

In today’s polarized landscape, companies face complex decisions when it comes to taking a stance on social values. When brands like Target and Amazon announced they would deprioritize company DEI…

Executive Viewpoints April 10

With Store Expansion on the Agenda, Princess Polly Doubles Down on its ‘Trendsetter’ Reputation

Princess Polly positions itself right in the center of the Gen Z zeitgeist, and its newest physical location also has surrounded itself with “young” brands. The SoHo neighborhood housing the…

Features April 10

WHSmith Moves to Cloud-Based Tech Model to Support North American Expansion

Travel retailer WHSmith North America has moved its merchandising, inventory management and sales audit solutions from an on-premises to a cloud-based model as it prepares to drive growth in North…

News April 9

Pacsun Creates ‘Roadside Stand’ Pop-Up to Kick Off Coachella

Pacsun will operate a “Roadside Stand” pop-up in Palm Springs, Calif. from April 10-12, aligning with the Coachella Festival and featuring exclusive merchandise, interactive moments and brand collaborations. A dedicated…

News April 9
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