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Kohl's is reportedly fielding bids from upwards of 20 companies interested in buying its business, including Hudson's Bay.

Kohl’s Confirms it’s in Talks with Potential Buyers, Defends ‘Standalone Strategy’

Kohl’s has confirmed reports that it is in discussion with a number of parties interested in acquiring its business, saying in a letter to shareholders that it was engaging in…

News March 21

Fulfillment’s Big Profitability Problem

Featuring: Josh Bartel, Hydrian Having a fast, efficient and profitable fulfillment strategy feels like a tall order on a good day, but couple it with inflation, long lead times and…

Podcasts March 21

Retail’s Inflation Crisis: Where Does AI Fit In?

Any hopes of a return to normal for the retail industry in 2022 have quickly been derailed for retailers and consumers alike, as a result of numerous challenges that have…

Executive Viewpoints March 21

Wireless 5G Revolutionizing Retail

What does having a network that can offer high speed and low latency really mean for retailers, and how can they take advantage of it? Imagine a retail location where…

Executive Viewpoints March 21
exterior shot of neiman marcus store at hudson yards

Employee Empowerment Plus Flexibility and Tech Help Neiman Marcus Decrease Turnover 20%

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the culture of work for all employees, from white collar office workers going remote to associates on the front lines of stores picking up omnichannel…

Features March 21
EV charging station outside the new Amazon Fresh in Seattle

Amazon Combats Climate and Economic Concerns with Investments in Affordable Housing, Green Grocery Stores

Amazon will invest more than $124.4 million to build 1,060 affordable homes near four public transit sites in the regions surrounding two of its U.S. headquarters, Washington State’s Puget Sound…

News March 18

NRF Forecasts 6%-8% Annual Retail Sales Growth in 2022

The NRF is forecasting retail sales growth of 6% to 8% in 2022 for a total ranging from $4.86 trillion to $4.95 trillion. Online sales will continue to grow faster…

News March 18
New CFO of Neiman Marcus Group Katie Anderson

Neiman Marcus Group Appoints Former Guess? Exec as CFO

Neiman Marcus Group has appointed former Guess? executive Katie Anderson as EVP and CFO, reporting  directly to CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck. In her new role, Anderson will drive all financial functions for the company…

News March 18

Why NFTs Will Change Brand and Influencer Marketing Forever

In the world of digital consumerism, non-fungible tokens or NFT technology is still a relatively new trend. Even though it has not been around for very long, it’s created such…

Executive Viewpoints March 18
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