Financial News: Page 110


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    A closer look at RH’s Aspen ‘ecosystem’

    The brand last week made an investment into a major Colorado real estate development, which includes stores, restaurants, residences and a spa.

    By Jan. 14, 2021
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    By the numbers: Holiday retail sales in 2020

    Kohl's comparable sales fell by 11% during the fourth quarter — an improvement over earlier periods — while it focused on cutting costs.

    By , , Updated Feb. 4, 2021
  • Bed Bath & Beyond taps Target, Macy's vets to build out its marketing team

    Jim Reath will serve as senior vice president of marketing, while Kristi Argyilan will act as senior vice president of brand innovation.

    By Jan. 13, 2021
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    Sephora rolls out action plan to address racial bias

    The beauty retailer is implementing changes across marketing and merchandising, stores, and employee training.

    By Jan. 13, 2021
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    GameStop adds former Chewy execs to board as digital holiday sales balloon by 309%

    The founder of the pet products e-tailer has taken an activist stake in GameStop and called on it to transform — immediately.

    By Jan. 12, 2021
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    Walmart to launch fintech startup with partner Ribbit Capital

    The startup will be majority-owned by the retailer. Ribbit Capital's past investments include Affirm, Credit Karma and Robinhood.

    By Anna Hrushka • Jan. 12, 2021
  • Dollar Shave Club names new CEO after founder steps down

    Former Sur La Table CEO Jason Goldberger will replace Michael Dubin in the top spot. Dubin will remain on as a special adviser and board member.

    By Maria Monteros • Jan. 12, 2021
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    Lululemon taps Nike veteran as head merchant

    Blanca Gonzalez will lead global merchandising for men's and women's, and focus on growing the company into a "leader in technical apparel."

    By Jan. 12, 2021
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    Art Van successor Loves Furniture files for bankruptcy

    A real estate veteran created a new retailer to fill the void left by the furniture specialist. Things did not go as planned. 

    By Jan. 11, 2021
  • Staples plans $2.1B takeover of Office Depot

    Office Depot's board is looking into the offer, keeping in mind that the rivals' past two attempts to merge were thwarted by antitrust concerns. 

    By Updated Jan. 12, 2021
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    Bed Bath & Beyond's COO says the company is pivoting to a 'common-sense' supply chain model

    The supply chain overhaul, an expected $250 million investment, is part of what will bring the retailer back to sustainable growth, according to executives.

    By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 11, 2021
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    A timeline of how the pandemic hit retail

    Over the past year, Retail Dive tracked store closures and openings, as well as furloughs, layoffs, hirings and bankruptcies. Here's the story of 2020 in numbers.

    By Jan. 11, 2021
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    J.C. Penney revamps activewear private brand as the category surges

    The department store, fresh out of bankruptcy, is upgrading its private labels and introducing new ones, a strategy Target has pursued with great success.

    By Jan. 8, 2021
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    Amazon shuts down its Pantry service

    The move to close one of its earliest grocery programs comes as the company prioritizes its stores and same-day e-commerce service.

    By Jeff Wells • Jan. 8, 2021
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    LVMH shakes up Tiffany ranks as the ink dries on $15.8B deal

    Louis Vuitton executive Anthony Ledru has replaced Alessandro Bogliolo as CEO, while Rimowa CEO Alexandre Arnault joins the American jeweler.

    By Jan. 8, 2021
  • Christopher & Banks inches closer to the brink as it defaults on multiple obligations

    Financial distress deepens at the apparel seller as it misses payments on the lease of its headquarters and other financial commitments.

    By Jan. 8, 2021
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    American Express expands small business perks as it reportedly falls under federal investigation

    As the credit card issuer caters to merchants migrating online, multiple agencies are scrutinizing its sales practices, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 8, 2021
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    Bed Bath & Beyond's net sales slide 5%

    The retailer attributed the declines to the sale of non-core banners like Cost Plus World Market and continued store closures.

    By Jan. 7, 2021
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    Retailers swiftly condemn riot that delayed Biden election certification

    Some business groups blamed the president himself for inciting the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

    By Jan. 7, 2021
  • Beauty tech company Perfect Corp. raises $50M

    The developer of virtual beauty app YouCam Makeup will use the Series C funds to further invest in AI technology and global expansion.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 7, 2021
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    Macy's continues downsizing effort with 45 more store closures

    The department store is more than halfway through its previously announced plan to close 125 locations within three years.

    By Jan. 6, 2021
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    As comfort clothing grows, Athleta launches into sleepwear

    The Gap-owned brand pitched sleepwear as a "natural extension" that could introduce new customers to its products.

    By Jan. 6, 2021
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    Family Video to close all stores as last-ditch effort comes up short

    The last major video rental chain is throwing in the towel as the pandemic and disruption to Hollywood take their toll. 

    By Jan. 6, 2021
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    The new retailer-landlord relationship

    The pandemic has given many stores a new lease on life.

    By Jan. 6, 2021
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    Macy's replaces chief merchant after 2 years

    Nata Dvir, who leads the department store's beauty and center core merchandising, will take the job next month, reporting to CEO Jeff Gennette.

    By Jan. 5, 2021