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Crate & Barrel Enhances Sustainability With Commitment to Eco-Friendly Products
Crate & Barrel Holdings Inc. (CBH) is digging deeper into sustainability via corporate responsibility and responsible design across its Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace brands. The company…
News August 9
Abercrombie & Fitch Debuts Getaway Design Concept in L.A. and Milan
Seeking the vibe of a hotel lobby in a chic, trendy locale, Abercrombie & Fitch has launched its “Getaway” design concept in Los Angeles and Milan. In addition to the…
News August 9
Signet Jewelers Acquires Blue Nile to Reach Younger, More Ethnically Diverse Shoppers
Signet Jewelers will acquire ecommerce jewelry retailer Blue Nile for $360 million in an all-cash transaction. The deal will help accelerate Signet’s efforts to expand its bridal offerings and grow…
News August 9
Coach, Kate Spade Parent Company Adds COO to CFO Scott Roe’s Title
Tapestry — parent company of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman — has announced the retirement of COO Tom Glaser. CFO Scott Roe, with 30 years of retail finance and…
News August 9
Study: 82% of Retail Workers Say Stress and Burnout Have Increased
There are strong signs that the “Great Resignation” is still having a major impact on the U.S. job market as a whole, and on the retail and hospitality industries in…
Features August 9
5 Ways AR and VR Are Transforming Retail Training
In today’s tight labor market, training has become more critical than ever. Nowhere is that truer than in the retail space, where it is particularly important to train your employees…
Executive Viewpoints August 9
Reports: Alibaba Lays Off 10,000 as New Lockdowns Dampen Chinese Recovery
Ecommerce juggernaut Alibaba isn’t immune to the economic forces weighing down other retailers, particularly as new lockdowns in mainland China dampen hopes for an imminent recovery. The Chinese tech firm…
News August 8
Walmart Acquires Supply Management Platform to Enhance Planning Capabilities
Walmart is acquiring Volt Systems, a solution provider that offers suppliers enhanced on-demand visibility into merchandising resources. The application is designed to deliver current store-level data, actionable analytics and shelf…
News August 8
