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Fayes Mahamood on Retail Reset

Why DTC Needs a Collective

Featuring: Fayez Mohamood, Bluecore As Co-founder and CEO of retail technology company Bluecore, Fayez Mohamood has had his fair share of conversations with brand executives, especially those in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space. While…

October 26

Gap to Close 350 Stores as Retailer Shifts Focus to Ecommerce and Off-Mall Operations

Gap Inc. plans to shrink its store footprint by 350 locations as the retailer works to return to profitable growth in 2021, according to CNBC. Longer-term, the company plans to…

News October 23

Bluestar Alliance Wins Stalking Horse Bid with $60 Million+ Offer for Justice Brand

Bluestar Alliance, which owns and manages a stable of brands including Hurley, bebe, Brookstone and Limited Too, is now in prime position to add the tween brand Justice to its…

News October 23

Smaller Gatherings, Less Trick-or-Treating, Shape Shoppers’ Halloween Search Activity

Social distancing will weigh heavily on this year’s Halloween festivities: only 52% of parents are planning on going trick-or-treating with their children, down from 78% in 2019, according to data…

Executive Viewpoints October 23

Why Laying Off Your Retail Associates Is Short-Sighted

The last six months have brought about unprecedented change for the retail industry. While ecommerce is surging, many stores are facing layoffs and closures. Just recently, retail darlings Glossier and…

Executive Viewpoints October 23

From Clicks to Bricks: Expanding Brand Loyalty Through Physical Stores

The “Clicks to Bricks” (C2B) movement is disrupting retail, and it’s here to stay. Several years ago, a handful of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands expanded into the physical retail space. Now,…

Executive Viewpoints October 23

Delivery Solution Providers Partner to Offer Wider Range of Options

Postmates and PICKUP have partnered to scale the delivery platform’s capabilities to include a wider range of items, from gifts to furniture. PICKUP Enterprise manages the end-to-end customer experience for…

News October 22

Bealls Buys a Stage Stores DC and IP for $7 Million

Bealls Inc. has purchased the fee interest for a 435,000-square-foot distribution center in Jacksonville, Texas, along with the intellectual property of Stage Stores, in a $7 million deal. Stage Stores’…

News October 22

Target Expands Contactless Checkout and Pickup Options to Enhance Safety During the Holidays

Target is rolling out multiple initiatives aimed at improving in-store safety during the holiday season, including contactless self-checkout, skip-the-line technology and doubling the number of contactless pickup parking spots. The…

News October 22
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