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Peloton Co-founders Depart as Retailer Expands its Rental Program Nationwide

Peloton Co-founder and Executive Chair John Foley and Co-founder and Chief Legal Officer Hisao Kushi have resigned, effective September 12 and October 3, 2022, respectively. Karen Boone, former Chief Financial…

News September 13
Kroger is expanding its retail media offerings into connected TV (CTV).

Kroger Media Network Makes the Leap into CTV

The Kroger Co.‘s retail media advertising business, Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), has teamed up with sell-side advertising platform Magnite to expand its media offerings into the realm of connected and…

News September 13
JCPenney Launches Frye and Co. Footwear and Apparel Collection

JCPenney Launches Frye and Co. Footwear and Apparel Collection

JCPenney has launched a new lifestyle collection inspired by 159-year-old bootmaker and western apparel brand Frye. The full Frye and Co. men’s and women’s collection is available at JCPenney.com, while…

News September 13
Livestreaming in the U.S. has failed to take off the problem is platform, not the format.

Livestreaming in the U.S. isn’t Dead, it’s Just Happening in the Wrong Place 

[Editor’s Note: Check out this feature on travel brand Calpak for an inside look at one brand that has found the secret to livestream success.] “If you build it, they…

Features September 13

Rebuilding a Brand to Fit in a Post-Pandemic World

In the spirit of self-reflection and growth, I’ve been challenging my own assumptions, biases and convictions in the wake of the pandemic, especially regarding my work in marketing. It’s made…

Executive Viewpoints September 13

Tuesday Morning Receives $32 Million Lifeline from Retail Ecommerce Ventures and Ayon Capital

Tuesday Morning has received a $32 million investment from Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), the parent company of Pier 1 Imports, Linens ‘n Things, Stein Mart and other brands, and Ayon…

News September 12
Dave & Buster’s Adds Cashierless ‘MicroMarket’ to Florida Restaurant

Dave & Buster’s Adds Cashierless ‘MicroMarket’ to Florida Restaurant

Dave & Buster’s has partnered with Coca-Cola to introduce Game & Go MicroMarket, a small market-style retail space featuring a frictionless checkout process powered by technology from Zippin, in Hollywood,…

News September 12

Target and FAO Schwarz Partner for Exclusive Toys and Product Drops for Holiday 2022

Target has entered an exclusive multiyear agreement with FAO Schwarz to begin offering the iconic brand’s toys at Target stores and on target.com starting in October 2022. The curated assortment…

News September 12
Belk Names Don Hendricks as Permanent CEO

Belk Names Don Hendricks as Permanent CEO

Belk has named Don Hendricks to its CEO position on a permanent basis following his interim appointment in May 2022. Hendricks joined the Southeastern U.S. department store retailer in 2016…

News September 12
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