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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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Study: Injured retail workers are out an average 24 days
The most expensive injuries for retail workers involve falls or slips from ladders or scaffolding, resulting in an average payout of $21,000.
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DSW to pop up in NYC with merchandise-free shop
The DSWGives Do Good Pop-Up will feature "interactive experiences" related to the company's philanthropic partners.
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Neiman Marcus cuts HQ jobs to focus on growth
The privately held retailer, which also runs Bergdorf Goodman, has work to do addressing both operational and merchandising challenges.
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Alibaba smashes Singles Day record with $38.4B in sales
The shopping festival made more in 24 hours than Amazon's entire online store sales in the third quarter.
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Overstock sales down 21% as it pulls back on marketing
The troubled e-tailer also disclosed that it has been subpoenaed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Adidas moves high-tech Speedfactory to Asia, closing factories in US, Germany
The company suggests the business case is still better in Asia, even with advanced technology and despite the distance from target consumers.
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Gen X will spend the most this holiday season
An age demographic survey from The NPD Group found that Gen Z will spend the least and baby boomers are already shopping for the holidays.
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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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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 to spend more than $200 on gift cards this year
On average, shoppers plan to allocate 35% of their total holiday shopping budgets on them, according to a Blackhawk Network BrandedPay report.
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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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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.
UPDATED: Nov. 7, 2019 at 6:41 p.m. -
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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