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Target Creates Chief Guest Experience Officer Role as it Expands Senior Leadership Team
Target has named Cara Sylvester to the newly-created role of EVP and Chief Guest Experience Officer. She which will lead the strategic development of Target’s customer experience both in-store and…
News May 5Vera Bradley Names Chief Growth Officer to Drive Pura Vida’s Next Stage of Development
Vera Bradley has appointed retail veteran Lockie Andrews to the newly created post of Chief Growth Officer (CGO) for the Pura Vida lifestyle accessories brand, in which it has a…
News May 5Ideoclick and Quartile Harness AI to Help Retailers Automate Ad Optimization
Ideoclick has partnered with Quartile to help brands navigate the retail media networks that are on the rise across the ecommerce advertising landscape on Amazon, Instacart, Google and Walmart. Quartile’s…
News May 5How Retailers Can Satisfy Demand for Instant Gratification
During the COVID-19 pandemic, homebound consumers became digital-first natives as they turned to self-service channels to manage their lives and satisfy their shopping needs. And while a digital transformation was…
Executive Viewpoints May 5Saks Spotlights Mental Health With Products, Partnerships and Window Displays
Saks is marking Mental Health Awareness Month with multiple initiatives in May, including the sale of positive affirmation decals, a virtual event on its Saks Live digital platform and a…
News May 4Purple Names Supply Chain Veteran as COO
Purple has appointed supply chain veteran Eric Haynor as its COO, effective June 6, 2022. In this role, Haynor will guide future growth with efficient supply chain management and manufacturing…
News May 4Macy’s to Expand Reebok Apparel Offerings Through ABG Partnership
Macy’s will be bringing more Reebok apparel to its customers beginning in 2023 through a partnership with brand development firm Authentic Brands Group. This expansion will see Macy’s will expand…
News May 4Starbucks’ Employee Investments Reach $1 Billion as Company Warns That Unionized Stores May Not Benefit
Starbucks will invest more in its associates and stores to increase pay, modernize training and collaboration and advance store innovation. The retailer has now invested nearly $1 billion in these…
News May 4Walgreens Fortifies C-Suite With Walmart and Calvin Klein Execs, Debuts Chief Product Officer Role
Walgreens has made three new executive appointments, including its newly created role of Chief Product Officer. Former Calvin Klein executive Linh Peters has been named SVP and Chief Marketing Officer;…
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