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EBay Raises Revenue Guidance, Citing StubHub Success, Data-Driven Focus

Helped by a consistently strong revenue generator in StubHub, eBay has posted its second straight quarter of sales gains, pulling in net revenues of nearly 6%. With the revenue boost,…

News July 21
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Target Appoints Former Apple Exec To Lead Supply Chain Processes

Target has appointed Ben Cook as Senior VP of Global Logistics, Inventory Allocation and Replenishment. Cook will be responsible for leading the company’s inbound and outbound supply chain processes, including…

News July 21

$1 Billion Price Tag For Dollar Shave Club Represents Potential Payoff For Other Disruptive Brands

CPG titan Unilever has agreed to acquire men’s subscription grooming brand Dollar Shave Club, with the transaction being valued at as much as $1 billion in cash, according to Fortune.…

News July 21

Fovo Personalizes Shopping Experiences For Women Based On Shape, Not Size

Perhaps the biggest predicament when shopping online for apparel is buying the right size that fits. Regardless of the size advertised, there is still no guarantee that the item will…

Features July 21

Customers Flock To Hello Kitty-Themed Pop-Up Café In California

Irvine, Calif. just got a whole lot cuter. The city is now home to America’s first Hello Kitty Café, and consumers are flocking to the pink shipping container refurbished into…

News July 20
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Nordstrom Promotes Meden To CMO

Two Nordstrom execs are moving on up in the company. Scott Meden has been promoted to Executive VP and CMO, and Kristin Frossmo was named Executive VP of Nordstrom’s shoe…

News July 20

What Can Retailers Learn From Pokémon Go?

Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm since its release on July 6, engaging mobile users through a combination of nostalgia and gamification. With people of all ages flocking…

Executive Viewpoints July 20

Aéropostale Forced To Seek Buyer As Reorganization Is ‘Not Feasible’

Aéropostale, the latest of several teen retailers that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May, is unlikely to reorganize after all. The retailer determined that “reorganization on a standalone…

News July 20

Age Old Dispute Between Merchants And Card Networks Underlies Walmart-Visa Skirmish

Credit card fees appear to have finally reached a breaking point for one major retailer. After months of talks stalled, Walmart’s Canadian branch took a first step in what may…

News July 19
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