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Why the Ukraine Crisis Will Impact the Supply Chain for Everyone — Not Just Those Directly Exposed
Some retailers have more direct exposure to Russia’s war with Ukraine than others, but every company will feel the impact of the crisis as it reverberates down the supply chain.…
Features March 10
Serena Williams’ VC Firm Leads Calico $2.1 Million Seed Funding
AI-powered smart supply chain management platform Calico has received $2.1 million in a seed funding round led by the Serena Williams-founded VC firm Serena Ventures. “We’re excited to partner with…
News March 9
Lululemon Launches First Footwear Collection With ‘Women First’ in Mind
Lululemon has kicked off its first footwear collection after more than 20 years of focusing on athleisurewear. Starting with the introduction of women’s styles on March 22, Lululemon will introduce…
News March 9
Dollar Tree Settles with Activist Investor, Appoints Former Dollar General CEO to Lead Board
Following several months of pressure from activist investor Mantle Ridge, Dollar Tree has announced the makeup of its “reconstituted” Board of Directors, which will now be led by former Dollar…
News March 9
As Malls Reinvent Themselves, Department Stores Will Need to Rethink and Redesign
It’s no secret that malls are struggling for relevancy. Once the “it” hangout spot for elderly mall walkers and teenyboppers alike, many malls have been left in the dust by…
Features March 9
Three Key Considerations Affecting Retail Design in 2022
With the potential for new COVID variants, record levels of inflation and evolving consumer preferences, 2022 retail design will change more in the next year than it has in the…
Executive Viewpoints March 9
Creating Retail Agility Requires a New Way to Think about Data
Disruptions to the supply chain, shifts in customer behavior, and even unexpected weather events are impacting retail sales across ecommerce and brick-and-mortar — changing where, when, how and why customers…
Executive Viewpoints March 9
Walmart Expands Prestige Beauty Offering Through New Partnership with Britain’s Space NK
Walmart has teamed up with British retailer Space NK to bring a selection of 15 prestige beauty brands to nearly 250 locations across the U.S. this summer. The collaboration, called…
News March 8
Borsheims-Rachel Balkovec Jewelry Collection Celebrates International Women’s Day
Independent jewelry retailer Borsheims kicked off an International Women’s Day partnership with Rachel Balkovec, manager of the New York Yankees minor league team the Tampa Tarpons. Balkovec is affiliated professional…
News March 8
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