J. Crew

Jenna Lyons’ Second Omnicommerce Act
Jenna Lyons’ Second Omnicommerce Act
October 12, 2018  |  Retail

Jenna Lyons was, in the early 2000s and 2010s, a force in fashion to be reckoned with, best known for taking J.Crew’s trademark ultra-preppy style...

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The Complexities Of Wooing Bridge Millennials
The Complexities Of Wooing Bridge Millennials
October 05, 2018  |  Retail

The last few years have been tough on J.Crew. Sales have slipped consistently and only showed slight signs of improvement last quarter, mostly driven by...

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Retail Pulse: Amazon Opens ‘4-Star’ Store; Inspire Brands Acquires Sonic For $2.3B
Retail Pulse: Amazon Opens ‘4-Star’ Store; Inspire Brands Acquires Sonic For $2.3B
September 28, 2018  |  Retail

eCommerce retailers are blending the online and offline worlds with their latest brick-and-mortar efforts. Amazon, in particular, began its march into the offline world with...

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J.Crew Plans Brand For Younger Shoppers
J.Crew Plans Brand For Younger Shoppers
September 27, 2018  |  Retail

To seek a broader audience, J.Crew plans to create a brand that appeals to younger women. CEO Jim Brett, said the retailer sees itself as...

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J.Crew Looks To Lower Prices And Offer More Sizes For Turnaround
J.Crew Looks To Lower Prices And Offer More Sizes For Turnaround
August 27, 2018  |  Retail

More “entry-level” prices and more plus sizes and other options: that’s reportedly the plan for reversing sales declines at J.Crew, where comparable store sales have...

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Retail Pulse: Brookstone Files For Bankruptcy; Kroger Launches New Delivery Service
Retail Pulse: Brookstone Files For Bankruptcy; Kroger Launches New Delivery Service
August 03, 2018  |  Retail

Brookstone, a specialty retailer known for massage chairs and gadgets, used to be a must-see mall retailer. But shopping malls aren’t nearly as busy as...

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J. Crew Launches Its First Rewards Plan To Win Back Shoppers
J. Crew Launches Its First Rewards Plan To Win Back Shoppers
August 01, 2018  |  Loyalty & Rewards

J.Crew has launched its first rewards program in a bid to lure back shoppers. According to Fortune, the retailer’s new loyalty program offers standard perks...

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How Madewell Is Growing Up, And Reshaping Its Parent Firm
How Madewell Is Growing Up, And Reshaping Its Parent Firm
July 09, 2018  |  Retail

When J.Crew notched 1 percent same-store sales growth last month, it was a cause for celebration – particularly for a brand that has been somewhat...

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Retail Pulse: IKEA Axes New Store Plans To Focus On Digital Store
Retail Pulse: IKEA Axes New Store Plans To Focus On Digital Store
June 07, 2018  |  Retail

IKEA is slowing the growth pace it has sustained in the U.S. market, axing plans for new stores in three U.S. cities to focus on...

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