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Chico's FAS is building a connected commerce digital ecosystem for its brands.

Chico’s FAS Continues Digital Transformation with New Platform Upgrade

Chico’s FAS, parent company of Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma, has entered two new partnerships to continue its digital transformation. Headless commerce platform fabric has been selected as…

News August 9
Abercrombie & Fitch Debuts Getaway Design Concept in L.A. and Milan

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

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
Scott Roe, CFO-COO, Tapestry

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
Alibaba Group has reportedly laid off 10,000 employees.

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
Nike Rise London

Nike Rise

Nike has opened its third Nike Rise concept store, its first in Europe, in West London. Following the success of stores blending physical and digital experiences in Guangzhou, China, and…

Features August 8
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