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Destination Maternity kicked off stock exchange
The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy last month, won't fight a Nasdaq Stock Market delisting notice that goes into effect Nov. 18.
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WhatsApp Business debuts product catalogs to enrich mobile chats
Small business owners can now create catalogs to showcase products in conversations with customers.
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Is the short holiday season an excuse for retailers to post soft sales results?
There are six fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, prompting several companies to begin promotional activity early.
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Le Tote completes Lord & Taylor acquisition
The online apparel rental service said it's the first digital native to buy an old-school brick-and-mortar retailer.
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Consumers plan to spend more than $200 on gift cards this year
On average, shoppers plan to allocate 35% of their total holiday shopping budgets there, according to a Blackhawk Network BrandedPay report.
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OpinionCompliance tips for exporting to Mexico
Retailers in the NAFTA region have benefited from the agreement for decades, but rules of origin and audits complicate compliance, writes Foley & Lardner's Marcos Carrasco-Menchaca.
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More people will shop on mobile than desktop this holiday
A new report expects the retail conversion rate for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019 to increase nearly 30% over last year.
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Mobile apps pose lower risk of online shopping fraud
E-commerce fraud increases prior to the holidays but doesn't comprise many transactions.
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5 high-profile CEO exits in retail this year
Now, more than ever, chief executives are seen as the face of a company, and 2019 has already seen the highest number of departures on record.
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Party City's October sales a 'disaster' with Halloween stores down 21%
Executives said the retailer hasn't lost market share in the physical channel for costumes, but the slowdown at the company's stores was so big that might be of scant consolation.
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Sears disappearing act rolls on with nearly 100 new closures
The most recent wave of liquidations would leave the ailing retailer with 182 stores.
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Opinion5 reasons catalogs are making a comeback with DTC brands
DTC brands are turning to catalogs to play a vital role in their growth beyond Facebook and Instagram, writes Measured's Trevor Testwuide.
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Express debuts DTC brand UpWest
The new venture, which the company calls a "purpose-driven lifestyle brand" is focused on everyday casual apparel.
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Art Peck out at Gap Inc.
The longtime CEO was set to lead the new "Gap Inc." after Old Navy spins off. Instead, Board Chairman Robert Fisher, of the founding family, takes over in the interim.
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Deep DiveHow to get on Gen Z's wish list this season
A unique assortment is just one part of the challenge, as the young group has high expectations and low loyalty. Here's what brands need to know.
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The RealReal defends authentication record
The company staked its reputation on claims that no other reseller is better at fighting fakes, but an investigative CNBC report couldn't come at a worse time.
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Tommy Hilfiger to transition design process to digital
The apparel brand has established a tech incubator dedicated to training employees on its 3D design platform.
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Where does Barneys go now?
One flagship isn't going anywhere for at least a year, and that's a good sign. But its fate is now in the hands of a brand conglomerate — and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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More than half of consumers may go into credit card debt for the holidays
The attitude toward holiday credit card debt varies across each generation.
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Debtwire: Papyrus considers store closures as it negotiates with landlords
The paper product specialist is reportedly trying to win rent concessions from landlords as mall-based specialty retailers across the board struggle.
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Deep DiveRetail fails: 6 of the biggest blunders from industry history
Target's Canadian misadventure, the marriage of Sears and Kmart, J.C. Penney's misbegotten transformation — if only hindsight were foresight.
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Ralph Lauren turns to rental, resale as turnaround sticks
The company had a good quarter in all regions and is confident enough to begin raising prices and scaling back promotions, executives said Thursday.
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Amazon to invest $40M in new robotics hub
The e-commerce giant is banking on automated technology to help meet the needs of a modern-day, fast-paced supply chain.
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6 numbers that explain the fate of department stores
Too many stores, fierce competition and ebbing apparel sales are just the beginning.
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CVS will shutter 75 stores next year
Where rivals are shuttering locations by the hundreds, CVS is trimming underperforming ones as it expands its Health Hub healthcare concept.
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