To highlight its ability to grow into new markets and categories, New York & Co. is changing its name to RTW Retailwinds. The move comes as the retailer seeks to top the $1 billion mark in sales, Chain Store Age reported. “We are at a...
Brands might want a space to test new concepts with shoppers in brick-and-mortar retail environments, but they don’t always want the time and expense involved in building out a permanent store. To that end, retailers like Macy’s are turning to pop-up shops to showcase brands — and...
1-800-Flowers.com has had a year focused on expanding its brand – and building a gifting ecosystem designed to be consumers’ first (and hopefully last) destination when they are getting ready to gift. Flowers are a good start, though of course 1-800-Flowers does a lot more than...
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 stalled for the last several years. After an explosive burst of popularity of the early 2000s – when its lighthearted, preppy...
November 08, 2019
Remember those first giddy days of eCommerce? If so, one can probably remember the fantastical predictions that, before too long, brick-and-mortar retail would go the way of the horse-and-buggy. Those were the days. Physical retail may be going through some tough times. Malls are all but dead, and one chain after another closes its doors. […]
September 12, 2018
To highlight its ability to grow into new markets and categories, New York & Co. is changing its name to RTW Retailwinds. The move comes as the retailer seeks to top the $1 billion mark in sales, Chain Store Age reported. “We are at a defining moment in our corporate reinvention, with a proven track […]
