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Amazon's new Consult-A-Friend feature.

Amazon Adds New Social Shopping Features Including ‘Consult-a-Friend’

Amazon is already the place where many consumers start their shopping journeys, and now the company wants to make shopping on its platform “more social and collaborative” with a growing…

News October 19

40-Year Costco Veteran to Take Reins as New CEO in 2024

Costco will replace departing CEO Craig Jelinek with Ron Vachris, who began with the retailer as a forklift driver more than four decades ago and is currently its President and…

News October 19

David’s Bridal Shakes up Leadership Team with New COO and CFO

David’s Bridal is dramatically reshaping its executive suite via internal promotions, including three C-level appointments. The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2023, was purchased by CION Investment Corp.…

News October 19

Key Disaster Preparedness Takeaways for Retailers from an Eventful Summer

Amid record-breaking heat waves this past summer, many communities faced some intense weather events that caused significant power outages. On Father’s Day, triple-digit temperatures triggered severe thunderstorms that left more…

Executive Viewpoints October 19
With Good.Clean.Goop, the luxury brand is bringing clinical, high-quality beauty and skincare products to more people.

Goop Launches New Mass Beauty Brand at Target, Amazon 

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand has typically been synonymous with “exclusivity” and even “elitism.” But now, the actress is attempting to re-engage with everyday consumers by launching a new beauty brand…

News October 18
Victoria's Secret and Pink have launched their first collections of intimates for women with disabilities, called VS & Pink Adaptive.

Victoria’s Secret and Pink Debut Adaptive Intimates

Victoria’s Secret and Pink have launched their first collections of intimates for women with disabilities, called VS & Pink Adaptive. The brand’s parent company, Victoria’s Secret & Co., partnered with…

News October 18
Sarah Clarke, newly appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Valerie van Ogtrop newly appointed EVP of Brand Operations for AEO.

American Eagle Names Replacements for Departing COO

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has appointed two executive leaders to replace COO Michael Rempell following his previously announced departure. Former PVH and Gap executive Sarah Clarke has been named Chief…

News October 18
Target COO John Mulligan and Chief External Engagement Officer Laysha Ward have both announced plans to retire.

2 Top Target Chiefs Announce Retirement Plans

Two of Target’s top executives — COO John Mulligan and Chief External Engagement Officer Laysha Ward — have announced plans to retire. Mulligan will remain in his role until February…

News October 18
After more than 35 years in business, Melissa & Doug is finally venturing into branded brick-and-mortar with a flagship that elevates its brand promise.

How Intentional Design Sparks Imagination in the First Melissa & Doug Flagship 

Melissa & Doug toys and costumes have been in homes and schools around the world for decades. (If you are a parent, you likely have at least one Melissa &…

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