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J.Jill Names Veteran Apparel Executive to CEO Spot
J.Jill has chosen Mary Ellen Coyne as its new CEO, replacing retiring CEO Claire Spofford, who will step down on April 30, 2025. Coyne will bring more than three decades…
News February 28
M&M’s Sweetens Loyalty Program Debut with Times Square Store Sleepover Sweepstakes
M&M’s, the iconic candies from Mars, has launched its first-ever loyalty program — the M&M’s Fun Club — with a sweet offer: the chance to win a sleepover inside the…
News February 28
Cheers! Marks & Spencer Pilots AI-Powered Wine Finder Tool
Citing research revealing that one-quarter of UK shoppers spend more than 10 minutes deliberating in the wine aisle, Marks & Spencer is testing an AI-powered Wine Finder tool. The tool…
News February 28
TJX to Add 130 Stores This Year as Economic Concerns Propel the Off-Price Segment
On the heels of a strong fiscal 2025 (which ended Feb. 1, 2025) TJX Companies is ramping up store expansion plans across its roster of banners, which include TJ Maxx,…
News February 28
Navigating the World of API and End-to-End Testing in Retail
APIs, otherwise known as Application Programming Interfaces, have become the secret messengers of the tech world. Their importance in today’s digital world and their relationship with the retail industry should…
Executive Viewpoints February 28
Furniture.com Sets Out to ‘Transform the Industry’ with Multi-Brand Ecommerce Experience
The new ecommerce platform Furniture.com is seeking to enhance the furniture-buying process for consumers by offering a “one-stop-shop” approach that includes design guidance and tools to help them find furniture…
News February 27
New Cultural Hub-Retail Concept, ‘Levels,’ Opens in San Francisco
A new retail and events concept called Levels that melds brand experience, commerce and tech will open its doors this weekend in San Francisco’s Mission Bay district. Founded by four…
News February 27
Harry Potter Conjures Retail Magic in the Windy City
Harry Potter and his world of wizardry are coming to Chicago. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter Shop will open on North Michigan Avenue on April 10, 2025, bringing exclusive…
News February 27
Amazon Unveils Gen AI-Upgraded Alexa, Adds Service to Prime Member Benefits
It’s been 10 years since Amazon first introduced its friendly voice assistant Alexa, following in the footsteps of Apple’s Siri (2011) and followed itself by Google Assistant (2016). A lot…
News February 27
