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Images of the Zulily fulfillment center in Sparks, Nev. from a Gordon Brothers flyer showcasing the various assets for sale.

Shuttered Zulily Taps Gordon Brothers to Handle Sale of Inventory and Fulfillment Center Assets

Zulily Group has engaged the advisory firm Gordon Brothers to sell off more than $85 million of inventory…

News January 31
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Levi's is cutting its corporate staff to accelerate its long-term profitability.

Levi’s to Cut 10% to 15% of Corporate Workforce in First Phase of New Productivity Initiative

As Michelle Gass readies to formally take the reins on Jan. 29, Levi Strauss & Co. has announced…

News January 26
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Macy's has announced layoffs and store closures as new CEO prepares to take the helm.

UPDATED: Activist Investor Pushes for Response to Takeover Bid as Macy’s Announces Layoffs, Store Closures

[Editor’s Note 1/23/24: This story was updated on Jan. 22 to include details from a Jan. 21 statement…

News January 22
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Uber is shutting alcohol delivery app Drizly.

Last Call for Drizly: Uber to Shut Down Alcohol Delivery App, Focus on Uber Eats

It’s closing time for alcohol delivery app Drizly: Uber, which acquired the company three years ago for $1.1…

News January 18
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Microsoft's new Retail Cloud Alliance aims to help retailers harness cloud technology.

Microsoft Leads the Charge to Help Retailers Harness Cloud Technology with New Industry Alliance

Microsoft has launched a new Retail Cloud Alliance (RCA) aimed at educating and empowering retailers to leverage cloud…

News January 14
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Neiman Marcus has rejected the latest takeover offer from Saks.

UPDATED: Neiman Marcus, Saks Still Unable to Come to Terms on Takeover Deal

UPDATE 1/11/2024: Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck has firmly squashed any hope of a merger, telling CNBC…

News January 11
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Parent of Performance Sports Brands Arc’teryx and Wilson Plans IPO

Helsinki-based Amer Sports, parent company of brands including Wilson, Salomon, Peak Performance and Arc’teryx, has filed for an…

News January 5
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Sycamore Completes $1 Billion Chico’s Acquisition, Adds Brands to KnitWell Group

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Chico’s FAS in an all-cash transaction valued at…

News January 5
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Asda has appointed its first-ever Chief Digital Officer.

Asda Hires First Digital Chief, Expands Efforts to Encourage Girls to Consider Careers in Tech

UK supermarket chain Asda is fortifying its digital foundation both for the present and the future. The company…

News January 3
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