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Bed Bath & Beyond Sells 243-Store Cost Plus World Market Banner
Bed Bath & Beyond continues to sell off non-core assets, this time with a definitive agreement to sell Cost Plus World Market to private-equity firm Kingswood Capital Management. The purchase…
News December 14
Lululemon Plans Footwear Launch in 2022, Expansion Across Fitness Categories
Lululemon plans to launch a footwear line in early 2022 as the retailer builds off its current sales momentum. The news came on the heels of a very positive Q3…
News December 14
Rethinking Post-COVID Shopping: ‘Retailtainment’ and Enhanced Omnichannel Experiences
COVID has pushed retail supply chains to their limits, from the initial stock-up period at the start of the pandemic to the unprecedented ecommerce rush of the holiday season. However,…
Features December 14
Post-COVID: DTC Brands Need to Forget Their Product and Focus on Operations
Since COVID-19, new direct-to-consumer brands are looking to position themselves to take advantage of the growth in online shopping. Stores created through Shopify Plus increased by 62% between March and…
Executive Viewpoints December 14
Now or Never: The Importance of Implementing an Omnichannel Strategy
The pandemic has created challenges for retailers at many levels: business viability, supply-chain disruptions, predictability, customer relationships — the list goes on. As businesses move online, quickly adapting to maintain…
Executive Viewpoints December 14
How Gemist is Disrupting Jewelry Shopping
Featuring: Madeline Fraser, Gemist For Madeline Fraser, shopping for an engagement ring was overwhelming. She knew she wanted something unique and customized, but also sustainably sourced and easy to buy. This…
December 14
Report: Major Retailers Ready to Distribute COVID Vaccine This Month
Walgreens, CVS Health and Walmart have shared their plans for administering COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are approved. A Food and Drug Administration panel approved emergency use of the…
News December 11
DSW Parent Company Likely to Close 50 to 80 Stores
Footwear and accessories company Designer Brands expects to potentially close 10% to 15% of its stores, representing approximately 50 to 80 locations, according to company executives on an earnings call.…
News December 11
Bed Bath & Beyond Pushes Same-Day Delivery, BOPIS With Holiday Promotions
Bed Bath & Beyond will make free same-day delivery available for all Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY orders over $39 from Dec. 14-16, 2020. The retailer also will…
News December 11
