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Creating Accountability for Costly Returns, One Executive at a Time 

Any good business leader knows that ownership is important for productivity. When a department has a clear hierarchy…

Executive Viewpoints May 15
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Hey Alexa, How Can Marketers Personalize Content for You?

By the end of this year, more than 200 million smart speakers are expected to be sold globally,…

Executive Viewpoints May 15
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Bluestar Alliance Buys Scotch & Soda’s U.S. Business

An affiliate of brand management company Bluestar Alliance has purchased the U.S.-based wholesale and retail business assets of…

News May 12
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3 Different Paths to Resale Profitability

Resale is one of the hottest sectors of retail right now, but despite rampant consumer demand and brand…

Features May 11
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Tempur Sealy Buys Mattress Firm in $4B Deal

Tempur Sealy International will acquire Mattress Firm Group in a $4 billion cash and stock transaction, creating a…

News May 10
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Walmart Names Two-Decade Veteran to Top Merchandising Role

Walmart has named Latriece Watkins as its new U.S. Chief Merchandising Officer. She replaces Charles Redfield, who reportedly…

News May 9
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Foot Locker Names Nike Exec to Lead Latino-Focused WSS Banner

Foot Locker has named Blanca Gonzalez as SVP and General Manager of its WSS banner, effective May 15,…

News May 9
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SHEIN’s Head of Strategy on Setting (and Achieving) Firmer ESG Goals

Since its inception in 2008, SHEIN has become one of the retail industry’s most remarkable growth stories, but…

Features May 9
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Destination Maternity Rolls Out New Collection Exclusively at Walmart

Destination Maternity has released its 2023 spring/summer collection exclusively at select Walmart stores and on Walmart.com. The brand…

News May 8
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