It was Walt Disney who once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” He, of course, was referring to the creative process, but his observation also powers executives in...
Nordstrom has received a proposal from its CEO Erik Nordstrom, President and Chief Brand Officer Pete Nordstrom, other members of the Nordstrom family and Mexican omnichannel company El Puerto de Liverpoolto acquire all the outstanding shares of the company and take the company private. The...
Digital sales are climbing steadily at Nordstrom, and displaying a consistent upward trajectory. During the company’s second-quarter earnings call Tuesday (Aug. 27), CEO Erik Nordstrom said digital sales increased 6.2%, accounting for 37% of total sales and the fifth consecutive quarter of improvement. “As we have...
As consumers splurge on experiences while being more conservative in their retail spending, brands are finding that if they want to capture the public’s enthusiasm — and by doing so, their spending power — they may want to get into the live event space. Netflix,...
October 17, 2024
It was Walt Disney who once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” He, of course, was referring to the creative process, but his observation also powers executives in the connected economy. The quote would certainly get a good […]
February 12, 2024
As luxury brands increasingly find ways to create direct relationships with their customers, high-end department store chains are facing new challenges. Ralph Lauren, for its part, reported Thursday (Feb. 8)...
November 28, 2023
Although the aspirational shopper appears to have paused extravagant spending, MyTheresa is cashing in on the enthusiasm of savvy shoppers who still have some serious shopping power. In its latest...
November 28, 2023
Whether a retailer rang up a sales symphony or lagged behind this quarter, they all evaluated a common make-or-break factor: the significance of delivering value to the customer. And if...
September 04, 2024
Nordstrom has received a proposal from its CEO Erik Nordstrom, President and Chief Brand Officer Pete Nordstrom, other members of the Nordstrom family and Mexican omnichannel company El Puerto de Liverpoolto acquire all the outstanding shares of the company and take the company private. The proposal offers $23 per share in cash, the special committee […]
May 20, 2024
Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and other department stores are reportedly facing a pressing challenge in attracting younger customers. The rise of social media, specialty retailers, big-box stores and online platforms has led younger consumers...
May 03, 2024
Sycamore Partners, a buyout equity firm that owns department store operator Belk, is reportedly among the firms interested in taking Nordstrom private. The company is engaged in negotiations that are...
April 29, 2024
Nordstrom will roll out a new digital marketplace on its website, Nordstrom.com, along with an enhanced search feature. The marketplace will provide the luxury retailer’s customers with a wider selection of products,...
