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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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Coresight and NextRivet are joining forces to launch a new retail technology consultancy.

Coresight, NextRivet Join Forces to ‘Bridge Strategy and Execution’ for Retail Initiatives

Retail research and advisory firm Coresight Research has teamed up with NextRivet — a digital innovation consultancy that…

News January 10
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Wayfair Closes German Business to Focus on Other International Markets

Wayfair is exiting Germany, where it has operated for 15 years, after failing to turn the company “into…

News January 10
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Kecia Steelman, new President and CEO of Ulta Beauty.

Ulta Beauty Names New CEO as Dave Kimbell Retires

Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell will retire as CEO after 11 years with the company. Kecia Steelman, current…

News January 7
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Final holiday sales figures indicate solid retail growth

Solid Holiday Sales Point to Increasing Consumer Confidence

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Jan. 6, 2025 to include sales figures from Salesforce.] The presents…

News January 6
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A message on the Zulily website indicates the company is liquidating its inventory.

UPDATE: Zulily Antitrust Case Against Amazon Moves Forward

[Update as of Jan. 3, 2025] A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District…

News January 3
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Laura Ashley has been acquired by Marquee Brands

Marquee Adds Laura Ashley to Brand Portfolio

Brand management firm Marquee Brands has acquired British fashion and lifestyle label Laura Ashley and will use the…

News January 2
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DEI Deflates, Retail Media Rises, Mergers Flounder

For better or worse, 2024 is now in the books, but we can’t resist one more look back.…

Features January 2
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The Container Store storefront.

Container Store Looks to Reset via Bankruptcy, CEO Promises Retailer is ‘Here to Stay’

[Update from Dec. 27, 2024] The Container Store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 22 to facilitate…

News December 27
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