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Poshmark Plans IPO

Poshmark has submitted a draft registration statement for an IPO to the SEC, putting the retailer on the path to becoming a publicly traded company. Poshmark has not yet revealed…

News September 30

Target Schedules Deal Days for Oct. 13-14, Extends Black Friday Throughout November

Target is preparing for the extended holiday season with a combination of long-term and short-term deals. While the company plans on offering Black Friday pricing throughout November, matching Walmart’s holiday…

News September 30

For Premium Loyalty Program Success, Focus On Top 20% Of Customers

Launching a successful premium loyalty program can be a matter of finding the right pitch: 70% of shoppers who don’t belong to a program would join one if the benefits…

Features September 30

Why Retailers Should Leverage Technology for Realogram to Planogram Alignment

Companies are constantly trying to master the art of a perfectly organized retail shelf. From optimizing placement heights and facings to pinpointing the proper arrangements for aesthetic appeal, companies leverage…

Executive Viewpoints September 30

Bed Bath & Beyond Rolls Out Same-Day Delivery with Shipt and Instacart

In anticipation of customer demand for more and faster delivery options during the holidays, Bed Bath & Beyond has launched multiple options for same-day home delivery. Customers selecting home delivery…

News September 29

Finnish Grocer Pilots Autonomous Robots for Delivery

Last Mile Autonomous Delivery (LMAD), a startup launched by EIT Digital, has developed a software platform to operate multiple types of autonomous delivery robots (ADRs). Following a test in Paris last…

News September 29

Herno Manages Line Expansions with Fashion-Specific PLM

Having recently expanded its lines to include knitwear and footwear, Italian luxury outerwear brand Herno has invested in a fashion-specific PLM solution from Centric Software  in order to enrich its…

News September 29

Bloomberg: Sycamore Partners Places Preliminary Bids for Ann Taylor, Loft and Lane Bryant

Sycamore Partners has reportedly made a preliminary bid to acquire assets from Ascena Retail Group, including the Ann Taylor, Loft and Lane Bryant brands, people familiar with the matter told…

News September 29

How to Build a Strong, Customer-Centric Self-Checkout Strategy

Self-checkout is already a big part of how customers shop — according to RBR’s report, “EPOS and Self Checkout in 2020”, shipments of self-checkout solutions increased by 52% in 2019…

Executive Viewpoints September 29
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