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Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Johnson Steps Down

Jonathan Johnson, CEO of the home furnishings retailer formerly known as Overstock.com, which operates as Bed Bath & Beyond, will step down from his post as well as the company’s…

News November 6
To position themselves as the ultimate holiday shopping destinations, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are doubling down on helpful services, compelling brand partnerships and unique in-store shopping experiences.

Nordstrom Focuses Holiday Efforts on Value-Added Services and Unique Experiences

To position themselves as the ultimate holiday shopping destinations, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are doubling down on helpful services, compelling brand partnerships and unique in-store shopping experiences. “Our team is…

News November 6
GNC has transformed its Pittsburgh flagship into a more open and localized apothecary-style experience that drives customer engagement.

GNC Tests New Apothecary Format in Pittsburgh Flagship

Aiming to make shopping for wellness products more interactive and personalized, GNC has transformed its Pittsburgh flagship into a more open and localized apothecary-style experience. The flagship, which opened on…

News November 6
Princess Polly has a holistic vision for global growth that extends across digital and physical channels. At the center of this strategy is its vision for sustainability, which now includes measurable goals.

How Princess Polly Balances Sustainability and On-Trend Style

2023 was a critical year in Princess Polly’s growth story. After a successful partnership with Pacsun, the fashion brand opened its first U.S. store in September — the first step…

Features November 6

3 Winning Omnichannel Strategies for Unifying the In-Store and Online Shopping Experiences

Malls have been gathering places for moviegoers, mall walkers and of course shoppers for decades. As consumers turned to ecommerce during the pandemic (in droves), the “death of the mall”…

Executive Viewpoints November 6

Thoughtful Design: Inside Monica + Andy’s Approach to Children’s Apparel

Featuring: Monica Royer, Founder & CEO, Monica + Andy At Monica + Andy, thoughtfulness is at the core of everything the brand does. The team, led by founder and CEO…

Podcasts November 6

Amazon Shutters its Two Style Stores, Sharpens Focus on Grocery Brick-and-Mortar

Amazon will close its two Amazon Style stores, located in Glendale, Calif. and Columbus, Ohio, by Nov. 9, 2023, according to CNBC and other media outlets. The stores had been…

News November 3

NRF: Holiday Spending Could Top $966B, but Shift from Goods to Services Continues

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is predicting robust holiday sales, with U.S. spending forecast to climb 3%-4% over 2022, generating between $957.3 billion to $966.6 billion. While the 2023 growth…

News November 3
Starbucks has unveiled its new Triple Shot Reinvention plan.

Starbucks Unveils Evolved ‘Reinvention’ Plan

Starbucks has added new flavor to its long-term growth strategy in what it is calling the “Triple Shot Reinvention with Two Pumps.” The five-part strategy aims to continue the company’s…

News November 3
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