September 24, 2024
Stitch Fix Hopes for Revenue Growth by 2026 as It...
As Stitch Fix, the online personal styling service, navigates a challenging retail landscape with a transformation strategy designed to revive its financial performance and client engagement, CEO Matt Baer is...
September 09, 2024
FTC Seeks to Block $8.5 Billion Tapestry-Capri Merger, Citing Competition...
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to ask a New York federal judge to halt the $8.5 billion merger between handbag makers Tapestry and Capri Holdings, arguing that...
January 25, 2024
Levi’s Direct-to-Consumer Bet Sparks Job Cuts
While competitors were hustling to land deals with retailers and forge partnerships to reach more consumers, Levi’s boldly went all-in on its direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy in October. “Over the last...
December 10, 2023
Macy’s Investors Reportedly Launch $5.8 Billion Bid to Take Retailer...
A group of investors reportedly wants to make department store chain Macy’s a private company. Real estate investment firm Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management, a global asset manager, made...
October 19, 2023
Macy’s and Claire’s Invest in Turning Virtual Experiences Into Real-World...
Brands are realizing the significance of crafting captivating digital experiences to engage their customers. The need is self-evident, requiring little persuasion for brands to invest. However, as brands embrace this...
August 31, 2023
Patagonia’s Merchandise Pivot Sparks Search for Sustainable Swag Solutions
When Patagonia exited the business of creating company swag, it was almost as if it was the end of an era of the unofficial uniform for finance bros everywhere. However, despite Patagonia’s...
August 23, 2023
As Consumers Cut Back on Discretionary Spending, Macy’s Amplifies Leaner...
Consumers are cautious these days about their spending. It’s the tale of the retail community and the real-life challenge Macy’s is currently grappling with. On Tuesday (Aug. 22), in its...
August 23, 2023
How Estée Lauder’s 1950s Retail Innovation Wrote Beauty’s Sales Playbook
Free items, giveaways, goodie bags, and “gift with purchase” — whatever you choose to call them, all radiate an allure within the retail sphere as they entice consumers into making...
August 14, 2023
A Tale of 2 Brands: Macy’s Ramps Up Private Labels...
While Macy’s is making its plans public to enhance its private business, Amazon is reducing its focus on private-label operations. This summer, Macy’s announced its plans to launch four private...