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How Not to Build DTC Retail Wrong
Ten years ago, brands had a fear of upsetting wholesale partnerships. Beholden to industry powerhouses like Neiman Marcus or Bloomingdale’s in the fashion vertical or Target and Walmart in the…
Executive Viewpoints November 23
Authentic Brands Group Delays IPO, Sells Stakes to Two New Investors at $12.7 Billion Valuation
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is delaying its planned IPO in favor of selling stakes in the business to CVC Capital, HPS Investment Partners and some of its existing shareholders in…
News November 22
Foot Locker Adds COO and Strategy, Innovation and Development Chief Roles
Foot Locker has promoted its current EVP and CEO-North America, Franklin Bracken, to be the retailer’s first-ever COO. The apparel retailer also has created a new Chief Strategy, Innovation and…
News November 22
Nordstrom to Sell Licensed Sports Gear for the First Time Through New Partnership with Fanatics
Nordstrom has teamed up with online sports merchandise retailer and manufacturer Fanatics to bring a range of licensed sports gear to its customers for the first time. The new long-term…
News November 22
Amazon Remains Cheapest Place to Shop Even as Inflation Drives up Prices, but Walmart’s Closing in
Supply chain snarls, delivery delays and inflation just might make the 2021 holiday shopping season one of the most expensive and logistically challenging ever. And yet it looks like consumers…
Features November 22
Why all Retail Bets are on Social Commerce
During the height of the pandemic, we had a lot of time on our hands. Stuck at home, many turned to new or time-trusted hobbies. Many sought to pass the…
Executive Viewpoints November 22
What U.S. Advertisers can Learn from Chinese In-App Ecommerce Trends
Online shopping has become a way of life in China, accounting for over 36% of total retail sales. While it’s not a new concept to Western apps and brands, the…
Executive Viewpoints November 22
What Gives The Home Depot its Competitive Edge?
Featuring: Jim Inglis, The Home Depot Jim Inglis has a 60+ year career in retail including a long tenure at The Home Depot. With his book Breakthrough Retailing: How a Bleeding Orange…
Podcasts November 22
Q3 2021 Roundup: Major Players Shake Off Supply Chain Woes but Challenges Remain
Retailers saw strong results overall in Q3 2021 as the recovery continued, but supply chain shortages loom as they enter the holiday season. Large retailers like Walmart and Target prepared…
News November 19
