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Belk to Open 10 More Outlet Locations in May
Citing strong positive customer response to its Outlet store concept, introduced earlier this year, Belk is opening 10 new Outlet stores in May for a total of 16 locations. The…
News May 19Pinterest Engages with Banana Republic for ‘Wedding Week’ Programming
Wedding season is in full swing, and searches on Pinterest for “wedding guest outfit inspiration” are up a whopping 3,800% year-over-year. To capitalize on the moment, Pinterest has teamed up…
News May 19As Legacy Bridal Retailers Flounder, DTC Brand Azazie is Selling 5,000 Dresses a Day
The bankruptcy of David’s Bridal in April — its second in five years — signaled more than just the potential demise of another ailing retailer, but a larger shift in…
Features May 19What Retailers get Wrong about Tourists
I love to travel. Most people do. There is nothing like that feeling of stepping out into a country you’ve never visited, the assault on your senses from all the…
Executive Viewpoints May 195 Things Retailers may not Know about Contactless Payments
In-person payments have undergone a transformation over the years. Initially, merchants used manual imprinters to take an imprint of a credit card, providing proof that the card was present at…
Executive Viewpoints May 19Torrid CFO/COO Resigns; No Permanent Replacement(s) Announced
Just nine months after taking on the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Torrid, Tim Martin has resigned “to pursue other opportunities,” effective May 26,…
News May 18Meta Launches Promotional Ads to Simplify Promotion Redemption for Consumers
Meta is testing a promotional ads capability, with the goal of making it easier for shoppers to discover, manage and apply digital promotions to their purchases as well as expanding…
News May 18How Touchland Uses Data to Drive Brand Expansion
A strong foundation supports the DTC brand’s booming business across all channels
Features May 18Q1 Results: Walmart, Target Lean on Groceries as Discretionary Spending Declines in Early 2023
Walmart and Target both navigated the uncertain currents of first fiscal quarter of 2023, but their differing results point to still more turmoil ahead. Walmart reported a 7.6% sales increase…
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