Rue21

Rue21 Files for Third Bankruptcy, Plans to Close all 500+ Stores

Seven years into its most recent comeback, teen fashion retailer Rue21 has filed for its third bankruptcy, citing “the continued growth of…

Rue21 Adds New CIO to Revamped Leadership Lineup

Fashion retailer Rue21 is bringing a new CIO on to its revamped leadership team. Scott Saeger, who will take on the role…

Rue21 Taps GNC Exec as its New CEO

Rue21 has named Josh Burris CEO and member of its board. Burris replaces Bill Brand, who announced his intention to step down…

rue21 Expands Size-Inclusive Product Offerings to 36 More Stores

Specialty retailer rue21 continues to invest in its size-inclusive product offering, extending its plus-size fashion to an additional 36 stores. This move…

NRF 2021: How rue21 and O’Reilly Auto use Measurable, Bite-Size Training to Support Frontline Workers

Frontline employees were thrust into the spotlight by the unique conditions of the coronavirus pandemic — in large part due to their…

rue21 to Open 15 Stores in 2021

Specialty retailer rue21 plans to open 15 stores in 2021, following the recent openings of three new brick-and-mortar stores. . The retailer,…

Rue21 Deploys Platform To Enhance Digital Commerce Experience

To enhance the online shopping experience for its customers, rue21 has deployed the GroupBy User Experience Platform, including Search, Navigation, Recommendations, and Personalization for…

Rue21 Adopts Consumer-Driven Analytics To Shorten Supply Chain, Boost Margins

Rue21 is powering a turnaround effort by incorporating consumer-driven predictive analytics into its design, buying, planning and pricing decisions through a partnership with…

Rue21 Names Chico’s Exec President And CEO

Laurie Van Brunt, most recently President of Soma Intimates at Chico’s FAS, will take the reins as President and CEO at rue21….

A&F Promotes Merchandising Chief To CEO

Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) is filling out its C-suite with internal talent, promoting President and Chief Merchandising Officer Fran Horowitz to the…

Target Promotes From Within To Fill CMO Spot

Target has finally filled its C-level marketing position, vacant since Jeff Jones left in September 2016 to join Uber as President of…

Rue21 Fills Newly Created CMO And COO Slots

Recognizing the confluence of digital and marketing in today’s retail environment, rue21 has promoted Brett Trent to the newly created position of…

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