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Saks Alum Joins Vera Bradley As EVP Of Retail And Wholesale Sales

Vera Bradley, the handbag, accessories and gift retailer, has named Karen Peters, a former Saks executive, as its new Executive Vice President of Retail and Wholesale Sales. She will report…

News June 5

Starbucks Tests Mobile Pre-Ordering In Korea

Due to the success of its mobile app and rewards program, Starbucks has consistently released new features and functionality. The coffee giant most recently added digital tipping and shake-to-pay capabilities…

News June 5

Thirty-One Gifts Selects TXT To Improve Retail Planning Processes

Thirty-One Gifts, a direct-selling retailer of lifestyle products such as stationary, wallets and tote bags, is implementing the TXT Integrated Retail Planning solution. The retailer currently is leveraging the TXT…

News June 4

FTC Approves Men’s Wearhouse-Jos. A. Bank Merger

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has confirmed the merger between Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A Bank, answering questions about whether or not the merger would have violated antitrust laws. As…

News June 4

Compare Metrics Joins Demandware LINK Partner Program

Compare Metrics, a provider of Adaptive Commerce navigation and discovery tools, has joined the Demandware LINK Technology Partner program. As a Demandware partner, Compare Metrics will provide a seamless integration between its…

News June 4

Do Snotty Associates = Sales?

Yes, you read that correctly. In the luxury space, rude sales staff apparently lead to more sales, according to a study from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of…

Executive Viewpoints June 4

Tommy Bahama Launches New Online Outlet Experience

In the midst of a five-year plan for omnichannel growth, Tommy Bahama has made a series of investments focused on improving the customer experience, including launching an online outlet.  Since…

Features June 4
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Will The Virtual Goddess Rule?

I was intrigued with a story from my colleague Alicia Fiorletta about how Clarins, the cosmetics and fragrance brand, is using virtual assistants. Surely, brands are keeping a close eye…

Editor's Perspective June 4

Jo-Ann Hires SVPs Of Marketing And Merchandising

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has onboarded two retail veterans to spearhead its marketing and merchandising departments. Effective immediately, Jim Wright will serve as the company’s Sr. VP of Marketing…

News June 3
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