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    Neiman Marcus fashion director departing after 28 years

    Ken Downing, who spent the past roughly 13 years in the role, leaves Friday.

    By March 25, 2019
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    Nike reports strong numbers, faces racial discrimination suit

    Growth in women's is over-indexing men's, CEO Mark Parker said, but the retailer's workplace culture has once again come under scrutiny.

    By March 22, 2019
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    Whole Foods' first 'Beauty Swap' promotes clean body care products

    The grocer will give away free items as part of the event, which comes on the heels of parent company Amazon's big push into the segment.

    By Jennifer Sweeney • March 22, 2019
  • Saks Off Fifth launches private label beauty line

    Differentiation through store brands and exclusives, as in apparel, is also emerging as a way to snag share in the competitive beauty market.

    By March 22, 2019
  • GameStop taps new CEO

    Retail veteran George Sherman hinted at a major revamp at the gaming retailer as he prepares to take the reins next month.

    By March 22, 2019
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    Rent the Runway sashays to unicorn status

    The startup's latest investment round raised $125 million, pushing the company to a $1 billion valuation. 

    By March 22, 2019
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    Century 21 taps real New Yorkers in spring campaign

    The iconic Manhattan retailer's messaging, awash in pastels, emphasizes the deals that fashionistas can find at its off-price stores.

    By March 21, 2019
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    Grayson launches as DTC and wholesale brand

    The women's shirts brand debuted online and in Anthropologie and Nordstrom stores last week.

    By March 21, 2019
  • J. Crew resets turnaround, again

    The company's Madewell brand is surging, but its flagship brand, still the larger business by far, continues to face an uncertain future.

    By March 21, 2019
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    WWD: Sephora debuts low-price skincare brand Inkey List

    The products, priced under $15, fall outside of the beauty retailer's core prestige beauty offerings, which may help broaden its customer base.

    By March 21, 2019
  • Nine West Holdings rebrands in Ch. 11 exit

    With the namesake brand auctioned off, the newly-formed Premier Brands Group is going forward under private equity ownership.

    By March 21, 2019
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    Walmart CTO departs after laying digital groundwork

    During his tenure, Jeremy King aided Walmart Labs' acquisitions, opened four more tech offices and set the company up as a "user of, and contributor to, the open source community."

    By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 2019
  • Joann fills CIO role ahead of in-store technology push

    Varadheesh​ Chennakrishnan joins the craft retailer from Ulta Beauty, where he most recently served as SVP of applications and enterprise architecture. 

    By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 2019
  • West Elm emerges as Williams-Sonoma's best growth option

    E-commerce is also growing fast, and accounted for over half of the company's total revenues last year.

    By March 21, 2019
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    Deep Dive

    7 memorable quotes from AAFA's Executive Summit

    The event brought together some of the biggest names in retail, where concerns bubbled to the surface on topics regarding China and changing consumer trends.

    By , March 21, 2019
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    Brandless co-founder Tina Sharkey steps down as CEO

    Nearly two years since launching the business, Sharkey will shift into a new role as co-chair of the board of directors.

    By March 20, 2019
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    Glossier raises $100M in latest funding round

    That pushed the startup to a $1.2 billion valuation, bringing it unicorn status, according to multiple reports.

    By March 20, 2019
  • Tommy Hilfiger launches 'Sport' athletic line

    The PVH-owned brand is getting into the activewear game, where competition is heating up but consumer enthusiasm endures.

    By March 20, 2019
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    H&M to phase out cashmere amid sustainability push

    The fast-fashion retailer is dropping the luxe fabric until its supply chain meets the company's environmental and animal welfare standards. 

    By March 20, 2019
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    Brandless expands health and wellness assortment

    This is the latest in a series of category expansions, following a move into pet and baby earlier this year.

    By March 20, 2019
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    Framebridge steps into brick and mortar with DC store

    It's the first permanent location for the DTC custom framing company, but another is already slated to open next month in Bethesda, Maryland.

    By March 20, 2019
  • Deep Dive

    The blunt truth: Cannabis retail is here

    It's a growth industry where the potential is high, but retailers and consumers are both on a steep learning curve. 

    By March 20, 2019
  • Michaels losing market share in crafts

    With the closure of its two other banners behind it, the retailer has work to do to yank back sales from competitors.

    By March 19, 2019
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    DSW changes corporate name to Designer Brands Inc.

    The company also revealed a three-year strategic plan to build exclusive brands through its Camuto Group tie-up. 

    By Updated March 19, 2019
  • Victoria's Secret reintroduces swimwear

    The brand had said that its decision to remove the category three years ago negatively impacted comp sales.

    By March 19, 2019