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Delia’s Files For Bankruptcy

Teen brand and retailer Delia’s announced today that it plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and liquidate all merchandise. Recently, the retailer tried to raise funding and find…

News December 5

How Social Are Shoppers During The Holidays?

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the top e-Commerce events of the years. It makes sense, then, that more consumers are connected to the web, browsing items and sharing feedback…

Executive Viewpoints December 5
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Francesca’s Names Signet Jewelers Alum As New Chairman, President And CEO

Specialty retailing veteran Michael W. Barnes has been named Chairman, President and CEO of Francesca’s Holdings Corp., effective immediately. He succeeds Neill Davis, who has resigned from the position. Barnes…

News December 5

Deb Shops Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Women’s clothing retailer Deb Shops has filed for bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court. The filing, which was submitted on November 30, is part of a financial restructuring that involves…

News December 5

Milo’s Kitchen Creates Puppy Food Truck To Drive Product Awareness

Every day, consumers are bombarded by a slew of marketing messages, deals and offers. To stand out in a crowded marketing ecosystem, some brands and retailers are embracing experiential marketing.…

Features December 5

How To Make Wearables Work For You In Retail

By Matthew Goldman, Wallaby Financial With Apple’s long-anticipated announcement of the Apple Watch, it is clear that the time for wearables is finally arriving. We have watches from all of…

Executive Viewpoints December 5

Bebe Stores Reportedly Targeted In Data Breach

Bebe Stores, a women’s apparel chain, potentially may be the latest retailer to suffer a breach in credit and debit card data, according to a report from Brian Krebs of…

News December 4

L2 Report Spotlights Content Marketing Trends And Challenges For Retailers

The e-Commerce environment is becoming more crowded with online giants and start-ups alike. As a result, retailers are trying to better differentiate themselves and pique consumer interest. A recent L2…

Features December 4

Stripe Raises $70 Million, Valued At $3.5 Billion

Online payment services provider Stripe has secured $70 million in funding, according to a report from The Financial Times. Investors in the round include Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Founders Fund,…

News December 4
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