The Limited Archives - Multichannel Merchant

Will Consumers Survive the Death of Retail?

March 16, 2017 | Jim Davidson

JCPenney recently announced it will be closing 140 U.S. stores. The news follows American Apparel declaring bankruptcy, WetSeal going out of business, The Limited shutting down… This growing list of closures has led to a slew of “The Death of Retail” headlines and social media posts. You have to actually wonder is it the death of retail? Is it a shift to big-box one-stops vs. boutique specialty stores? Is it just a phase? Are we all contributing to a rubbernecking traffic jam for nothing more than a fender-bender?

Omnichannel, Unique Offerings, Fewer Stores Among Keys to Survival

January 16, 2017 | Curt Barry

As sea changes continue to roil retail, including the steady drumbeat of store closings and poor results, key points for every multichannel seller to consider in 2017 and beyond include going omnichannel, right-sizing store footprints and having unique product offerings.

The Limited Shuts Down All 250 U.S. Stores

January 10, 2017 | Daniela Forte

Add The Limited to the growing list of retail chains foundering on troubled waters as the company, a victim of changing tastes, ecommerce and fast fashion, announced it is closing all of its 250 U.S. stores. Find out which other retail chains are closing their store locations and what this will mean for the retail industry as a whole.

Levi Strauss Wins Award for Excellence in Brand Communication

July 18, 2016 | Mike O'Brien

Levi Strauss won the 2016 award in brand communication in Multichannel Merchant’s Excellence in Customer Experience awards, held in conjunction with partner Radial and recognized at Operations Summit. See how the venerable jeans company creates a consistent voice and messaging that reflects who they are and what they stand for in the marketplace.

Bonobos, Fossil, Lowe’s Lead 2016 Excellence in Customer Experience Awards Finalists

March 23, 2016 | MCM Staff

Multichannel Merchant has announced it has selected finalists for its annual Excellence in Customer Experience Awards. Winners will be announced at a luncheon ceremony at the annual Operations Summit.

Mobile Huge in Omnichannel Engagement, Retailers Report at NRF

January 15, 2015 | Mike O'Brien

Executives from Macy’s, Lowe’s and The Limited said the impact of mobile on omnichannel engagement has been huge and has progressed faster than expected.