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Macy’s to Adapt Best-Seller About Department Store Icons into TV Series

Macy’s has emerged as the winning bidder for the exclusive rights to develop Julie Satow’s best-selling book, When…

News March 18
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CEOs of Macy's Inc, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury discuss their company's future at the NRF Big Show.

Macy’s Leaders Answer 6 Big Questions About the Company’s Future at NRF

The leaders of Macy’s Inc.’s three retail banners — Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury — took the stage together…

Features January 13
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Why Curacao ‘Zags’ When Other Retailers ‘Zig’ — and How This Drives its Success

Every retailer strives to understand its customers, but few are as deeply in tune with their audiences as…

Features May 22
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Retail Sales Drop 0.6% in November, but NRF Expects Flat Return Rate Despite Higher Sales

Retail sales fell 0.6% in November 2022 compared to the previous month, though they were up 6.5% from…

News December 16
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Designer fashion brand Natori successfully made the transition from wholesale to omnichannel.

Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

A 45-year-old family-owned luxury business might not be the kind of company one expects to be at the…

Features May 20
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As Malls Reinvent Themselves, Department Stores Will Need to Rethink and Redesign

It’s no secret that malls are struggling for relevancy. Once the “it” hangout spot for elderly mall walkers…

Features March 9
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Kohl’s Makes its Case to Investors with Plans for Additional Sephora and Small-Format Stores

At its virtual Investor Day March 7, Kohl’s outlined its strategy to drive growth and “become the retailer…

News March 7
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Kohl’s Unveils Next 400 Sephora Shop-in-Shop Locations

Kohl’s has identified the next 400 stores that will be adding Sephora at Kohl’s shops this year as…

News February 16
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‘Heritage Sometimes Isn’t Enough’: Ralph Lauren CEO on the Brand’s Reinvention

For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren has successfully established and maintained its position as a classic brand.…

Features January 19
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