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The Post-COVID Surge of In-Store Violence and Evolving Loss Prevention Policies

The retail world has seen a major shift in crime since COVID-19 hit. Before the pandemic, retail crime mostly meant shoplifting — sneaky folks trying to swipe products without getting…

Executive Viewpoints August 14

Impossible Foods Opens First In-Person Dining Experience in Chicago

Impossible Foods has opened a new in-person foodservice concept in Chicago designed around its portfolio of plant-based beef, chicken and pork products. The Impossible Quality Meats pop-up restaurant, which is…

News August 14
Exterior of a Party City store.

Party City Names New CEO as Turnaround Continues

Party City has appointed Barry Litwin as President and CEO as the company continues to eke its way back from its January 2023 bankruptcy. Litwin most recently served as the CEO of…

News August 14
A Victoria's Secret store.

Victoria’s Secret Names New CEO to ‘Power the Business’ Next Chapter’

Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co) has named Anthropologie and Savage x Fenty veteran Hillary Super as its new CEO and member of the board, effective Sept. 9, 2024. Current CEO…

News August 14
Global lifestyle and apparel brand True Religion has launched a new collection to celebrate more than two decades in business and is enlisting rappers Flo Milli and NLE Choppa to help spread the word.

True Religion Taps Multi-Platinum Rappers for 22nd Anniversary Campaign

Global lifestyle and apparel brand True Religion has launched a new collection to celebrate more than two decades in business and is enlisting rappers Flo Milli and NLE Choppa to…

News August 14

Inside BaubleBar’s Powerhouse Partnership Strategy: Disney, the NFL and Beyond

As Chief Sales Officer, Kate Callahan oversees all of jewelry brand BaubleBar’s retail and brand partnerships. That includes managing 7,500 points of distribution in 28 countries and continuing to build…

News August 14

Starbucks CEO Steps Down Less Than Two Years Later

After less than two years at his post, Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down as CEO of Starbucks. Brian Niccol, who currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Chipotle, will take…

News August 13

Navigating AI Adoption: Why the Co-Pilot Approach is the Most Successful  

Co-pilots are essential on a commercial aircraft: they’re there to assist the captain in operating the aircraft, monitor instruments and systems, communicate with air traffic control and generally divide the…

Executive Viewpoints August 13
Trove has acquired full-service resale platform Recurate to solidify its position in the evolving and ever-expanding recommerce market.

Trove Acquires Recurate to Bolster Recommerce Offering for Brands

Trove, a key player in the branded resale and customer trade-in space, has acquired full-service resale platform Recurate to solidify its position in the evolving and ever-expanding recommerce market. Financial…

News August 13
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