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Walmart's Manish Joneja, SVP for Walmart Marketplace and Walmart Fulfillment Services, kicks off the company's first-ever seller summit.

Walmart is Following Amazon’s Marketplace Playbook, but it has an Ace in the Hole — its 4,600 Stores

Exhibit A — how Amazon built its hugely successful digital commerce business: 1. Create an effective ecommerce platform 2. Open that platform to third-party sellers 3. Sell those sellers access…

Features September 7

How MACH Technologies Help Retailers Foster a Dynamic Customer Experience

The pace of technological change — as well as consumers’ increasing demand for always-on-shopping, anytime, anywhere — has left some retailers struggling to innovate digitally to meet customers’ evolving wants…

Executive Viewpoints September 7

Sensormatic Debuts Loss Prevention Labels Designed for Metal Products

Sensormatic Solutions has introduced an acousto-magnetic metal label designed to protect high-risk products with metal surfaces like cookware, canned foods and power tools. The new label helps retailers protect previously…

News September 7
Lego people at POS

Lego Plans $1.4 Billion Sustainability Investment Over Next 3 Years

The Lego Group will triple its sustainability investments over the next three years, spending $1.4 billion to design carbon-neutral buildings and facilities and boost production of renewable energy at its…

News September 6
Reese Witherspoon has sold majority stake in her brand, Draper James, to investment manager Consortium Brand Partners (CBP).

With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James, the fashion and lifestyle retail brand founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. Financial terms…

News September 6
Fashion icon John Varvatos takes the helm as Under Armour's Chief Design Officer.

Under Armour Taps John Varvatos as Chief Design Officer

Under Armour has named fashion industry veteran John Varvatos its new Chief Design Officer, effective Sept. 11, 2023. He’ll lead the creative design direction of the company and oversee the…

News September 6
Banana Republic formally launches its home brand BR Home.

Banana Republic Launches BR Home with Dedicated Website, Pop-Ups in NY and LA

Banana Republic has officially launched BR Home, the brand’s new furniture and home décor business. Parent company Gap Inc. said in a statement that the debut marks a significant “milestone…

News September 6
Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in West Hollywood, Calif.

Jean Dousset’s New Flagship Shines Bright as a Diamond

Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in West Hollywood, Calif. Created in partnership with Design, Bitches, the store represents…

News September 6
Hanna Andersson has launched a loyalty program.

Hanna Andersson Gives Fans What They’ve Long Wanted — A Loyalty Program

Premium childrenswear brand Hanna Andersson has launched its first-ever loyalty program, which will reward customers with discounts, perks and early access to new products. A loyalty program was something that…

News September 6
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