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Why Amazon Plus American Apparel Could Be The Right Fashion ‘Look’
Amazon’s foray into fashion may soon be accelerated with a new and unlikely addition: American Apparel. The struggling retailer is holding its bankruptcy auction Jan. 12, and Amazon, Forever21 and…
News January 6Sam’s Club CEO Brewer Stepping Down
If 2016 is any indicator, anyone currently in the role of retail CEO should be in for a bumpy ride. Rosalind Brewer, named one of the most powerful women in…
News January 6Can Starbucks Usher Bitcoin Adoption Into The Mainstream?
Mere weeks after establishing a five-year expansion plan that will bring 5,000 new stores to China, Starbucks has taken another leap into largely uncharted territory: cryptocurrency. The international coffee brand…
News January 6IoT And Mobility: A Powerful Combination For Retailers
By Chris Hale, Stratix Corporation The lines have blurred between two massive technology forces driving changes for retailers everywhere: Internet of Things (IoT) and Mobility. For example, what’s considered…
Executive Viewpoints January 6
Performance Bicycle Boosts Sales Up To 10% With Flexible Fulfillment
Performance Bicycle, a specialty cycling retailer with 106 stores across the U.S., has seen daily comparative store sales improvements of 3% to more than 10% since implementing solutions from Aptos…
Features January 6
Walmart Purchases ShoeBuy For $70 Million
Walmart has purchased the online footwear retailer ShoeBuy for approximately $70 million, in a move aimed at helping its subsidiary Jet.com offer shoppers a larger selection of shoes and sneakers.…
News January 5
SmarterHQ Raises $13 Million To Expand Into New Verticals
SmarterHQ, maker of a customer personalization engine, has secured $13 million in funding. Spring Lake Equity led the round with additional participation from Simon Venture Group and Battery Ventures. SmarterHQ…
News January 5Macy’s Closing 68 Stores And Cutting 10,000 Jobs
After a disappointing holiday season, Macy’s has identified 68 locations it will be closing and announced the likely elimination of more than 10,000 jobs due to restructuring. Nine of the…
News January 5Sears To Close 150 More Stores, Sell Craftsman For $900 Million
Although it’s a new year, the same old struggles at the iconic Sears brand haven’t slowed down. The century-old retailer is closing an additional 150 stores and selling its flagship…
News January 5
