Parents Lagging with Back-to-School Shopping
The National Retail Federation reported that only 13 of parents have completed all their shopping while 23% had not started at all. See what other trends are expected this back-to-school season.
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Macy’s Inc., Announces New President and Restructuring Plans
Macy’s, Inc. announced several changes intended to improve the company’s performance, including the hiring of Hal Lawton as president, the creation of a single simplified merchandising organization and an enhanced focus on the company’s data analytics capabilities. See how these plans will shift Macy’s business.
Sur La Table Names Billy May as New CEO
Sur La Table announced the appointment of Billy May as Chief Executive Officer. May, a fourth-generation retailer with over two decades of retail, digital marketing, and ecommerce experience, will also join the Board of Directors.
QVC and YouCam Makeup Team Up for TV-Mobile AR Shopping Experience
Perfect Corp. has partnered with QVC and Laura Geller New York to give mobile consumers the opportunity to virtually try on beauty products via artificial reality during live QVC broadcasts. Find out how QVC is making this happen in real time and how it views the potential for emerging AR technology.
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Neil Lane Brand
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand development, marketing and entertainment company, announced the purchase of a majority interest in the Neil Lane Brand.
Ralph Lauren to Cut Ties with Department Stores
Ralph Lauren announced it would be scaling back its inventory in underperforming department stores by 20% to 25% by next October. See what led to this change and what it means for the high-end retailer.
Is Birchbox Looking for a Potential Buyer?
Is there another ecommerce acquisition brewing? Birchbox has reportedly been discussing a potential sale with several retailers, including Walmart.
American Apparel Launches New Ecommerce Site
Eight months after being acquired by Canadian apparel company Gildan out of bankruptcy for $88 million, American Apparel has emerged as an ecommerce-only concern with a relaunch of its website. See what has stayed the same and what has changed about this new launch.
FedEx Corp Announces 2017 Holiday Season Surcharges
FedEx Corp. announced that the company will add residential holiday season surcharges for packages that require additional handling, are oversized or unauthorized. Here is what the company is saying and what the announcement will mean for both retailers and customers.
Camping World Acquires TheHouse.com
Camping World Holdings, Inc., a network of RV-centric retail locations, announced plans to purchase TheHouse.com. See what Camping World and TheHouse.com executives had to say about the acquisition.