July 11, 2016
The Coming Clash Of The Commerce Titans
There’s a battle brewing in commerce, Karen Webster says. One that’s driven by the fear of being boxed into the whims of the current mobile titans. Players like Facebook, Messenger,...
July 05, 2016
Why Nordstrom Is Embracing Change
Spring and summer have not been terrifically encouraging times for department stores of nearly all stripes, or retailers in general. With the exceptions of a few standout bright spots —...
June 30, 2016
Chapter 11 Watch: Forever 21 Dumped By Supplier, Brexit Shakes...
It was an odd week for retail bankruptcies, if only because news of the Brexit decision to pull out of the European Union seemed to give more cause for concern over...
June 29, 2016
In-Store Apps Could Make Retail’s Mobile Moment
Even the most omnichannel-savvy brick-and-mortar retailers have several justifiable fears about the rise of mobile in just about every path to purchase. Whether consumers are just taking the first steps...
June 23, 2016
The Lundgren Era At Macy’s Is Ending
According to reports emerging today, Macy’s long-term CEO Terry Lundgren will be stepping down from his post as of next year. Lundgren has been in the role for almost 13...
June 22, 2016
Macy’s Labor Woes (And Why The Rest Of Retail Should...
So far 2016 has just not been Macy’s year. Earnings during the holiday season were disappointing, followed by Q1 results that were potentially best described as devastating. Macy’s, of course,...
June 20, 2016
Should Retail Worry About Millennials’ Love For Dollar Stores?
Retailers often treat millennials with a mix of attraction and disdain that mirrors the “can’t live with them, can’t live without them” way of life. Whatever their opinions, any merchant worth...
June 15, 2016
Neiman Marcus Feels The Market Pinch
Neiman Marcus is struggling to keep its stores busy amidst a slowdown in apparel spending that started with an unusually cold season. For a third straight quarter, the luxury fashion...
June 14, 2016
The Coming Crush Of Online Apparel
There is an old expression about the dangers of falling from a high place: It’s not the drop that gets you, it’s the sudden stop at the end. The observation is...