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#RICE23 Chair Announcement: Cathy Hackl Added As Metaverse And Next-Gen Fashion & Retail Chair

Two Top Gap Executives Depart, Retailer Eliminates Growth Officer Role

Gap is shaking up its leadership following a weak Q4 2022 with the immediate departure of President and CEO of Athleta Mary Beth Laughton; the elimination of the role of…

Tuesday Morning Receives $12.5M in New Debtor-in-Possession Financing

Off-price home goods retailer Tuesday Morning, which filed for bankruptcy in February 2023, has received $12.5 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from 1903 Partners LLC together with its affiliates, Gordon…

Shein Raises $2B, Wish Adds More European Merchants as Temu Gains Ground

Shopping app Temu has been stealing the spotlight from fellow discount platforms Shein and Wish of late thanks to its meteoric rise in the U.S., but neither Shein nor Wish…

How Retailers Can Overcome the Password Fatigue and Tiny Screens that Plague Mobile Checkout

Retailers often think about the checkout process as if it’s an isolated obstacle separate from the rest of the shopper journey, particularly on mobile devices. It’s true that confirming a…

Say Goodbye to Third-Party Cookies: Market Research is Here

Data is at the center of the success and overall growth of almost every company in every industry. Data drives decision-making, so access to accurate and comprehensive information at the…

Social Commerce is Taking Off. Here’s How it Gets to the Next Level

Social commerce is the latest frontier for brands looking to spur sales and boost revenues. The segment, which hit an estimated $37 billion in 2021, is poised to more than…

Dick’s Doubles Down on House of Sport Format, Planning 19 New Locations by 2024

Through a combination of converting existing stores and building at least 10 new stores next year, Dick’s Sporting Goods will add at least 19 House of Sport locations by 2024.…

ThredUp Tests Consignment Fees, New Return Policies in the Pursuit of Profitability

Marking a significant shift in ThredUp’s value proposition to consumers, the resale marketplace testing out a number of new initiatives to improve its margins, including new return policies and fees…