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Bloomingdale’s New Store Concept Embraces Fan Nickname — Bloomie’s
Bloomingdale’s will open its first Bloomie’s concept store on August 26, 2021, in Fairfax, Va. With a smaller, curated approach, Bloomie’s will feature an evolving product lineup, a new tech-enabled…
News July 7
Belk Promotes Insider to CEO as Part of Ongoing Turnaround Effort
Belk has promoted President and Chief Merchandising Officer Nir Patel to CEO as the company also makes two other executive changes. Current CEO Lisa Harper will transition to the role…
News July 7
The Store as a Source for Inspiration
Join us live today at 3:00 PM ET with Hilary Woltemath of Nebraska Furniture Mart! We continue our Retail ThinkTank video series with Hilary Woltemath, Visual Display General Manager for…
Features July 7
The Rise of Inauthentic Influencers: Can Consumers Trust Social Media Personas?
Years ago when I and my team were first putting the GRIN platform together, a lot of brands were doing influencer marketing, but it wasn’t a fully standardized marketing technique.…
Executive Viewpoints July 7
Dior Taps into the Thirst for ‘Revenge Travel’
Call it what you want — revenge travel, comeback trip, rebound vacay — but the surge in post-COVID travel is more than just a buzzword making the rounds of the…
Features July 7
What Does the Future Hold for Retail Loyalty?
Over the course of the pandemic, many consumers switched brands out of necessity. Price changes, limited availability, and convenience all were factors that influenced these decisions. But what will the…
Features July 6
Retail Ecommerce Ventures Enters Luxury Market with Ralph & Russo Acquisition
Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV) will acquire UK-based luxury brand Ralph & Russo Limited as it continues building its portfolio. The firm has been rebuilding troubled traditional retailers as ecommerce brands…
News July 6
How Social Commerce Will Reshape Retail: From Content Creation & Partnerships to In-Store Experiences
Social commerce is a relatively new medium, but as retailers and social media platforms alike explore possible use cases and applications, it will significantly shape how both shoppers and businesses spend…
Features July 6
Retailers Aren’t Leveraging Frontline Management Properly — Here’s How to Unlock Their Potential in a Dynamic Environment
The retail landscape has changed dramatically since the very first COVID-19 outbreaks. Online sales grew nearly 50% at their peak, with much of that activity taking place in one particular…
Executive Viewpoints July 6
