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Kohl’s Management Defends Retailer’s Performance, Citing Sephora and Eddie Bauer Deals

Kohl’s has updated its response to the nine board nominations submitted by a group of investors. The company is rejecting the proposal but will continue working with the investors “with…

News February 23

2021: The Year of Social Advertising

In pure COVID-19 nature, brands across the retail industry underwent a rapid transition to the digital-first space during 2020; and a lot of first-time online shoppers were activated. In fact,…

Executive Viewpoints February 23

BoConcept Opens First U.S. ‘Digital-Experience’ Store

Danish furniture franchise BoConcept has opened a new store designed to combine digital and brick-and-mortar retail experiences. Helmed by multi-unit franchisees Søren and Caroline Krogh-Jensen, the new BoConcept debuted in…

News February 22

Free Online Lecture Series Debuts: ‘CCAD Knows Retail’

The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is launching a new nine-part online lecture series, CCAD Knows Retail, featuring industry leaders sharing insights on everything from physical-world storytelling to…

News February 22

Contactless Vending Machines Offer Physical Distribution Outlets for Local Brands

Small and local brands wondering whether their products will appeal to customers who encounter them in the physical world can now get answers to their questions. The PopShop Local program,…

News February 22
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Tanger Outlets Returns to Pre-Pandemic Traffic Levels Even as Other Mall Operators Mull Closures

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, which owns and operates 37 open-air outlet centers across the U.S. and Canada, said that traffic at its domestic centers returned to 99% of pre-pandemic levels…

News February 22
Essie Modiface

L’Oréal Launches New Virtual Try-On Tool for Essie Brand

L’Oréal Group has rolled out a new virtual try-on experience for its Essie nail care brand that is powered by augmented reality developer Modiface, which the beauty conglomerate acquired in…

News February 22
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In Push for a Turnaround at Kohl’s, Investor Group Nominates Nine Board Directors

Four Kohl’s investors representing nearly 10% of the retailer’s outstanding common stock have nominated a slate of nine independent candidates for the retailer’s Board of Directors. Their goal is to…

News February 22
Amazon Top Sites 2020

Amazon, Rakuten, eBay Top List of Most Visited Ecommerce Sites

Retail ecommerce sales grew 27.6% worldwide in 2020 and global marketplaces ruled the roost, making up nine of the top 10 most visited retail sites last year, according to a…

News February 22
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