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Chico’s FAS Taps Former Walmart Exec As CEO

Chico’s FAS has appointed Shelley Broader as its President and CEO, effective Dec. 1, 2015. On this date, Broader also will join the Chico’s FAS Board of Directors. Broader will…

News October 29

Elastic Path Raises $7.5 Million In Growth Funding

During its latest funding round, Elastic Path Software, an enterprise commerce platform provider, has secured a $7.58 million ($10 million in Canadian dollars) from investment firms Yaletown Venture Partners and…

News October 29

Retail Recap Of The Week

The end of October brings us further into the fall season, which means Halloween is right around the corner. As you get set to buy your costume and chow down…

Executive Viewpoints October 29

Ecwid Integrates Square Payments Into E-Commerce Platform

Ecwid, an e-Commerce platform designed to allow small businesses to build an online store on any web site, has collaborated with payments processor Square to offer brick-and-mortar retailers the ability…

News October 29

Walgreens To Buy Rite Aid For $17.2 Billion

Walgreens Boots Alliance, already a global presence with more than 13,000 stores in 25 countries, will grow even larger with its purchase of rival drug store chain Rite Aid for…

News October 29

Ensuring Promotions Success During The Holiday Season

With: Mark Schwans, Revionics The holiday season is a key time for retailers to capture customer attention and create great shopping experiences. Promotions are undoubtedly a core part of this…

News October 28

Kohl’s To Open New Store Formats As Part of Growth Strategy

Kohl’s will add three new concepts to its store footprint in 2016. The department store retailer will open five to 10 smaller, more agile 35,000-square-foot stores in underserved markets as…

News October 28

Are Online User Reviews Trustworthy?

Last week, Amazon stepped up its efforts to combat fake reviews when it filed an action against 1,114 individuals who had received payment in exchange for posting positive reviews. Also…

Executive Viewpoints October 28

Lush ‘Merely Scratching The Surface’ Of Multi-Billion Dollar Cosmetics Market

Up to 81% of consumers are more likely to purchase from businesses that are active in philanthropic efforts year-round, according to research from Aflac. This data point rings especially true…

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