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How culture impacts employee retention.

Why Company Culture is the Key to Solving Retail’s Retention Problem

Retail organizations are still struggling to tackle high turnover, especially at the store level, and yet the strategies to address this ongoing challenge tend toward the tactical. Achieving more long-lasting…

Features August 23

When it Comes to Retail Cybersecurity, Do Take It Personally

The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report notes that there were 725 known data breach incidents in the retail sector for the year ending in late October 2023. An estimated…

Executive Viewpoints August 23

Tapestry and Capri Will Contest FTC’s Opposition to $8.5B Merger

Luxury brand powerhouses Tapestry and Capri Holdings plan to oppose the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit that seeks to scuttle an acquisition deal valued at $8.5 billion. The purchase would…

News August 22

Wrangler Debuts Women-Designed ‘Bespoke’ Jeans Line

Wrangler has introduced its Bespoke jeans collection, created by an all-female design team, that aims to address many of women’s key pain points around fit and fashion. Features of the…

News August 22
NBCUniversal is teaming up with TalkShopLive for shoppable livestreams.

NBCU Continues Push into Shoppable TV with New Paris Hilton Simulcast

NBCUniversal has announced a new partnership with video commerce platform TalkShopLive to create shoppable livestreams. The partnership debuted today with a simulcast livestream featuring entertainer and creator Paris Hilton, who will discuss…

News August 22
Hourglass' homepage features a teaser spot with a prominently placed Fred's cup (from the iconic Barneys restaurant).

Barneys Returns to Brick-and-Mortar with Limited-Time NYC Pop-Up

It’s not a mirage; Barneys is returning to NYC, but only temporarily. The iconic retailer will go back to its SoHo roots with a five-week pop-up facilitated by beauty brand…

News August 22

The Next Frontier in Recommerce? Mobile Phones

What comes to mind when you think of secondhand goods? Is it pre-owned cars, vintage clothing or refurbished furniture? These items have been popular in the secondhand market for years, but…

Executive Viewpoints August 22

How Sephora Turned Order Fulfillment into a Loyalty-Builder

Amber Turley has been with Sephora for more than nine years, working in various functional roles. Although her Wall Street background gave her a clear advantage in finance, her time…

Features August 22

Walmart Sells Off Stake in Chinese Ecommerce Site JD.com

Walmart has sold its shares in Chinese ecommerce player JD.com, ending its direct investment in the Alibaba rival after more than eight years. The relationship began when Walmart sold its…

News August 21
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