Store Operations

Marks & Spencer Sends its Fashions Down Under with David Jones Partnership

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has kicked off its first international wholesale partnership in the fashion category with Australian premium department store David…

Mall of America Deploys AI-Powered Video Analytics to Boost Efficiency and Security

With 5.6 million square feet housing 500+ retailers and attracting more than 32 million visitors annually, the Mall of America (MOA) requires…

Bytes to Bites: Lessons from Building the Nation’s Largest Online EBT System

March 2020 brought an unnerving tide of news reports, a growing sense of unease, and the undeniable arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic….

Inside the Bob’s Discount Furniture Reality Show: Couples Clash to Create Marketing Magic

Of course you love your partner. But do you trust their taste? This question — familiar to anyone who has had a…

The Top 10 Legal Risks Impacting the Value of a Retail Brand

Taking your retail brand to the next level and attracting an equity investment based on the value of your brand requires not…

Guess Jeans Launches Tokyo Flagship with ‘Next 40 Years of Denim’ Exhibit

Guess Jeans is continuing its international expansion with the opening of its latest flagship store in Tokyo, joining the brand’s flagship locations…

Beyond Design: How Smart UX Drives Retail Ecommerce Success

In today’s competitive retail ecommerce landscape, where consumer expectations are shaped by experiences from major retailers and marketplaces, brands must go beyond…

ESG Commitments Earn Princess Polly B Corp Status

Princess Polly, the Australian fashion retailer that has become a Gen Z favorite, has earned B Corp status thanks to its commitment…

Ulta Beauty Buys British Beauty Retailer Space NK

Ulta Beauty has purchased Space NK from Manzanita Capital, a private equity firm specializing in the beauty industry. Space NK, which debuted…

S&P Global Downgrades Saks’ Credit Rating, Calls $600 Million Financing Deal ‘Tantamount to a Default’

In light of a proposed debt restructuring announced earlier this month by Saks Global, S&P Global Ratings has downgraded the retailer from…

Save A Lot Debuts New Format Targeting Hispanic Consumers

Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets have introduced a new store format, Save A Lot y Mas, designed to serve Hispanic consumers…

Meta Takes $3.5 Billion Stake in Smart Glasses Manufacturer EssilorLuxottica

Meta has purchased a 3% stake in eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica for approximately $3.5 billion, according to Business of Fashion, quoting people familiar…

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