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Qurate Retail Names Finance Veteran as Permanent CFO
Qurate Retail Group, parent company of brands including QVC, HSN and Zulily, has hired Bill Wafford as its new CFO, effective March 20, 2023. Wafford, who will report to Qurate…
News March 1
Carhartt, Hanna Andersson Highlight Product Durability with New Resale Programs
Two new entrants into the world of resale, Carhartt and Hanna Andersson, serve very different consumer segments, but both are highlighting the same brand attribute with their resale programs —…
News March 1
REI Updates Supplier Guidelines to Mandate Removal of ‘Persistent’ Chemicals by 2026
New supplier guidelines issued by REI will require its cookware suppliers to remove environmentally harmful long-chain PFASs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from their products by fall 2024. The outdoor gear…
News March 1
Instacart Connects Retailers to Small Business Owners with Launch of Instacart Business
Instacart will expand its delivery capabilities beyond the consumer space with the launch of Instacart Business, a B2B service aimed at helping small businesses. Instacart Business will connect business owners…
News March 1
It Pays to Try Your Luck at Digital Branding as a Cash Business
If a consumer has a $5 bill burning a hole in their pocket, will they spend it on a candy bar for an afternoon sugar rush, or the opportunity to…
Executive Viewpoints March 1
How Virtual Planogram Creation is Giving Purina Insights for a Metaverse Commerce Revolution
While the opportunities VR and the metaverse offer for the customer experience is a well-explored path, the technology also has the potential to greatly increase retailers’ efficiency on the backend.…
Features March 1
Michaels Aims to Enlarge Online Assortment More than 4X with Digital Marketplace
Michaels has launched an online marketplace featuring an expanded product assortment from a curated selection of third-party sellers. The marketplace is designed to exponentially grow Michaels’ online assortment in both…
News February 28
SaksOff5th.com Adds Ecommerce SVP as it ‘Evolves its Digital Capabilities’
SaksOff5th.com has appointed former Untuckit executive Julie Mares to the newly created role of SVP of Ecommerce. The move comes as the standalone ecommerce entity seeks to continue its digital growth…
News February 28
Kohl’s Taps Former TJX, Bealls Exec as COO
In the latest in a series of C-suite changes, Kohl’s has named 30-year retail veteran Dave Alves its new President and COO, effective in April. Alves will report to CEO…
News February 28
