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Bed Bath & Beyond Sells Non-Core Assets for $250 Million

Bed Bath & Beyond has completed the sale of its Christmas Tree Shops retail banner, its institutional Linen Holdings business and a distribution center located in Florence, N.J., totaling $250 million.…

News November 16

Blockbuster Alibaba Singles Day Signals China’s Economic Recovery, U.S. Opportunities

The topline numbers from Alibaba’s 11.11 shopping festival indicate the strength of China’s rebound from the impact of COVID-19. Singles Day — which actually began its first phase on Nov.…

Features November 16

COVID-19 and the Retail Re-Awakening

Retailers are weathering the storm of a lifetime. The COVID-19 market has been choppy waters — disrupted supply chains, restricted activity and consumer-wide financial conservation. Brands are in survival mode,…

Executive Viewpoints November 16

The Future of AR-Enabled 3D Scanning in Fashion Retail

Google’s recent acquisition of smart glasses company North set off a wave of speculation in the tech community. Why, some wondered, would the company that made the most infamous augmented…

Executive Viewpoints November 16
Andy Ellwood on Retail Remix

With COVID, Grocery Finally Goes Digital

Featuring: Andy Ellwood, Basket Even when we’re not in lock down, we’ve likely all been minimizing the number of trips we take to stores, even grocery stores. That’s why, following…

November 16
Emerald

Emerald Appoints New President and CEO

Emerald Holding Inc. (Emerald), parent company of Retail TouchPoints, has appointed former Reed executive Hervé Sedky to the position of President and CEO, replacing Interim President and CEO Brian Field,…

News November 13

Claire’s Launches Loyalty Program with Emphasis on Cash Back and Personalized Perks

Claire’s has launched its first-ever loyalty program, Claire’s Rewards. The free points-based program includes free shipping twice per year and access to personalized deals, perks, exclusive member events and special…

News November 13
bebe

bebe stores Acquires 47 Buddy’s Home Furnishings Franchises for $35 Million

Specialty licensor of women’s apparel and accessories bebe stores inc. has purchased 47 Buddy’s Home Furnishings rent-to-own franchises from Franchise Group Inc. for $35 million. The agreement also grants bebe…

News November 13

David’s Bridal Implements Chatbot to Improve Messaging Traffic Management

David’s Bridal has launched a messaging-powered experience for customers led by concierge bot “Zoey.” The chatbot, which is powered by LivePerson, combines automated technology with live agents to give customers…

News November 13
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