Retail - Apparel News & Media
Zappos’ Santa Claus feat leaves big shoes to fill
by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne
A recent act of kindness by Zappos has some wondering if it could spin its reputation for feel-good experiences into a marketing tool.
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Retail hours for Christmas Eve aim to provide late shoppers a reprieve
December 21, 2015
The retail segment is hoping more than a few procrastinators will be out and about Christmas Eve and expanding hours to accommodate the last-minute consumer…
read nowWarm holiday temps present a cold front for retail sales
December 18, 2015
The warmer than usual temperatures during the holiday season isn't likely making retailers very jolly.
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Shoes of prey: New time versus personalization trade-off
by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS
A case of when personalized means more than speed of delivery.
read nowAbercrombie & Fitch enjoys healthy profit, smaller sales dip for quarter
November 23, 2015
Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch got an early holiday gift with its latest earnings report.
read nowEx-Walgreens leader steps into new chief role at Kohl’s
November 23, 2015
Kohl’s has a new chief operating officer, having hired on former Walgreens e-commerce chief Sona Chawla.
read nowTarget holiday sweater message not a jolly one for some shoppers
November 12, 2015
Target not pulling sweater off rack despite some negative shopper feedback.
read nowJ.C. Penney opts to open earlier on turkey day this year
November 11, 2015
J.C. Penney is hoping Thanksgiving Day shoppers will want an earlier jump time than 5 p.m. and is opening its doors to accommodate those consumers eager to…
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L.L. Bean goes outside to bring in new CEO
November 6, 2015
For the first time in its history outdoor retailer L.L. Bean is hiring an 'outsider' as its new president and CEO.
read nowSears launches service melding online shopping with in-store expertise
October 27, 2015
Online consumers seeking home appliance insight can now easily connect with knowledgeable associates with in-store appointment service.
read nowLululemon pulls in creative director, product chief departing
October 22, 2015
The executive and management revamp continues at the yoga pant maker which is having some supply chain issues.
read nowDid Walmart pay bribes in India?
October 19, 2015
Walmart may have paid bribes worth millions of dollars in India, according to a Wall Street Journal report that said while a federal probe into allegations of…
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Should we make the holiday shopping season a 365-day effort, or not?
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
There's more than one trend hitting this holiday season and the impact may just change everyone's retail experience. But will it be for the good or for the bad?
read nowMounting losses prompt bankruptcy filing by American Apparel
October 5, 2015
Retailer will keep operating while restructuring debt.
read nowKohl’s propels omnichannel, digital strategy to make shopping easier than ever
September 29, 2015
Kohl’s is launching a slew of omnichannel and digital strategies aimed at making shopping online and at its brick-and-mortar location easier than ever.
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Macy's targets millennial consumers with a special shopping experience
September 25, 2015
Special shopping section will even boast a 'blow dry bar' in the near future.
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Online personal touch can prove as elusive as finding boat sneakers in the fall
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The personal experience can be missing at even the most tenured ecommerce retailers as a search for white sneakers reveals.
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The Irish are here, the Irish are here and why US retail should be worried
September 23, 2015
Primark sells retail goods very cheap, between 20 to 40 percent less than U.S. stores, and one analyst notes it's not good news the Irish company is now in…
read nowMen's Wearhouse founder launching clothing rental business
September 18, 2015
Men's Wearhouse founder is more than optimistic on new tuxedo rental venture. He thinks it's a clear winner.
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Macy’s shuttering up to 40 stores, launching in-store Best Buy partnership
September 10, 2015
No specific locations have yet been identified in the annual store purge effort. The new electronics department pilot will kick off in mid-November.
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