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Capri Holdings Chairman/CEO Stays On, Michael Kors CEO to Depart
Global fashion luxury group Capri Holdings changed course this week as it announced the departure of Michael Kors CEO Joshua Schulman. The news of Schulman leaving Capri, which also owns…
News March 8
Chewy Co-Founder Takes 9.8% Stake in Bed Bath & Beyond, Calls for Sale of buybuy BABY
RC Ventures, the venture capital fund of Chewy Co-founder and GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen, has taken a 9.8% stake in Bed Bath & Beyond and is urging the company look…
News March 8
Babylist Blends URL and IRL Engagement with Virtual Showroom
Whether they’re shopping for clothes, toys, books, furniture or electronics, consumers shopping for baby items can easily be overwhelmed by the volume of information available — especially online. For more…
Features March 8
Open Charging Networks for Electric Vehicles Present New Opportunities for Retailers
Each day, more electric vehicles (EVs) are hitting the road as consumers and commercial drivers look to reap the potential long-term financial and environmental benefits of the technology. Oftentimes, one…
Executive Viewpoints March 8
Natural Pet Food Brand Grows Subscriptions to 20% of Total Sales in Nine Months
Fresh is best for premium natural pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen, and refreshing its ecommerce strategy through subscription offerings has resulted in increased sales generating recurring revenue. Partnering with technology…
News March 7
IKEA: Space Unfolded Pop-Up Provides Shoppers with AR-Powered Design Experience
Utilizing AR (augmented reality) to gain insight into its customers’ design needs, IKEA has launched IKEA: Space Unfolded at its Brooklyn, N.Y. store, a pop-up exhibition that allows guests to…
News March 7
Office Depot Launches On-Demand Delivery at 1,000 Locations to Tap Home Office Demand
Office Depot will partner with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery from more than 1,000 Office Depot and OfficeMax stores across the U.S. The retailer will offer a selection of 10,000…
News March 7
Kohl’s Makes its Case to Investors with Plans for Additional Sephora and Small-Format Stores
At its virtual Investor Day March 7, Kohl’s outlined its strategy to drive growth and “become the retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle,” with plans to add…
News March 7
Experiencing Metaverse FOMO? Don’t Panic, it’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Many eyes have been turned lately toward “the metaverse.” But while the metaverse is certainly the topic du jour, it’s not necessarily as “new” as the media furor might suggest.…
Features March 7
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