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Lululemon to Open up to 50 Stores in 2021, Expand MIRROR In-Store Shops
Athleticwear brand lululemon shared plans to expand its physical store presence, opening 40 to 50 new mainline locations globally in 2021, according to comments made during its Q4 earnings call…
News April 5
Payments in 2021: What Lies Ahead After the Digital Boom
It has been a year of momentous change for the payments industry. Previously, emerging trends have seen a massive acceleration as a result of the pandemic. Years of transformation transpired…
Executive Viewpoints April 5
Overall Shopper Anxiety Drops 10% But Safety Concerns and Financial Stress Still Linger
The decline in COVID-19 cases and continued vaccine rollout is already having positive effects: consumer anxiety levels have dropped 10% and worldwide anxiety is at its lowest level since April…
Features April 5
How Sephora and BuzzFeed Close the Trust Gap
Margot Bloomstein has helped brands like Timberland and Lindt develop their marketing, content, and user experience (UX) strategies. She has used her experience and research on brands across industries to tackle a…
Features April 5
How Variety in Payment Methods can Boost Conversion Rates
Ecommerce store owners are responsible for a variety of daily metrics to keep a pulse on their stores. Whether it’s reviewing their average order value or optimizing their site, there’s…
Executive Viewpoints April 2
Thrasio Completes $100 Million Funding Round, Hires JCPenney Exec as CFO
Leading Amazon rollup firm Thrasio has completed a $100 million Series C funding round, bringing the total raised since December 2020 to $1.35 billion. Additionally, Thrasio has hired former JCPenney…
News April 2
J.Crew Senior Leadership Appointments Support Retailer’s Strategic Growth Plan
As part of its long-term strategic growth plan, J.Crew Group has appointed four experienced retail industry leaders to its senior management team: Jose Davila, Chief People Officer; Danielle Schmelkin, Chief Information…
News April 2
Kroger Looks to Build on 2020 Growth by Accelerating Digital, ‘Leading with Fresh’
Kroger outlined plans to deliver total shareholder returns of 8% to 10% in 2021 at its virtual Investor Day, held March 31, 2021. Leadership pointed to two core areas for…
News April 2
Forbes: Harry’s Raises $155 Million, Plans to Invest in New Products and Acquisitions
Harry’s has raised $155 million in a Series E funding round led by Bain Capital and Macquarie Capital, valuing the company at $1.7 billion, according to Forbes. This puts the…
News April 2
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