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ASOS has appointed its second interim CFO as it searches for a permanent replacement.

ASOS Gets Second Interim CFO as Leadership Reorg Continues

British online fashion and beauty retailer ASOS has appointed its second interim CFO in four months as current…

News February 16
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Neiman Marcus Group will lay off around 5% of its workforce.

Neiman Marcus Group Lays off 5% of Workforce, Rolls Out New Brand-Focused Leadership Structure

Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has made a series of strategic changes to its operating model as it continues…

News February 15
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Target and Columbia Sportswear Join VP Harris’ Effort to Address Root Causes of Central American Migration.

Target, Columbia Sportswear Join VP Harris’ Effort to Address Root Causes of Central American Migration

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and the Partnership for Central America have secured more than $950 million in…

News February 15
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Designer Brands has acquired the Keds footwear brand.

DSW Parent Continues Push into Owned Brands with Acquisition of Keds

Designer Brands Inc. — parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company — is continuing…

News February 8
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Fanatics has hired Nick Bell to lead its new livestreaming division.

Fanatics Hires Tech Veteran to Lead Move into Livestreaming

Fanatics has hired former Google and Snap executive Nick Bell to serve as CEO of a new livestreaming…

News February 2
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Amazon's in trouble with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

UPDATE: Judge Rules that Amazon Illegally Threatened Organizing Workers at Two Warehouses

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with commentary from Amazon. A judge with the National Labor Relations…

News February 1
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RetailROI raised $384,000 for charity at its recent NRF event.

Retailers Raise $384,000 for Vulnerable Children at Pre-NRF Event

On Jan. 14, 2023 — the day before the NRF Big Show kicked off — more than 220…

News February 1
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Destination XL has named Dara Pauker as its new COO.

Destination XL Names New COO as it Looks to ‘Transform and Grow’

Destination XL Group (DXL) — which encompasses the DXL Big + Tall and Casual Male XL chains —…

News January 31
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Day Kornbluth, new President of West Elm.

Williams-Sonoma Taps Ralph Lauren Home Exec to Lead West Elm

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has appointed Day Kornbluth as President of its West Elm brand. She will report directly to Williams-Sonoma…

News January 27
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