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Around the Web: The Frenzy for China’s Luxury Consumer, Bankrupt Brands’ Second Chance & Malls in Flux
The web is giving brands access to China's luxury consumer in new ways, providing struggling retailers with…
Shuffle Board: Ascena Brands Names New CEO, Unifi Shakes Up Leadership
Ascena Retail Group named Gary Muto as its new CEO and president, while Unifi announced major changes to its…
Colombia to Highlight Apparel Innovation at August Trade Shows
Innovation helms Colombia's apparel industry and ProColombia is bringing the nation's top fashion tycoons to…
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This week retail's double-edged effect on America, Nike's alleged compliance abuse and Rent the Runway's…
Subscription Services Could be a Boon for Apparel—And Here’s Why
While some retailers keep missing the mark on personalization, apparel subscription services are answering…
Shuffle Board: J.C. Penney Hires New CFO, Stitch Fix COO Exits Amid IPO Buzz
J.C. Penney elected Jeffrey Davis as its new CFO, plus StitchFix COO Julie Bornstein is leaving her post.
How Patriotism and Pragmatism Drive Domestic Apparel Production
Beyond politics, Made in USA is—and has been—a reality for many brands. Though the U.S. remains uncertain…
This Week’s 7 Must Reads From Around the Web
This week Amazon's inside track on cheap shipping, American-made brands sounding off on the Trump…
Shuffle Board: NRF Elections, Topshop Hires CEO, Macy’s Gains New Off-Price Exec
NRF announced new board members this week, while Topshop hired a new CEO and Macy's stepped up its off-price…
Social Means Serious Business for Top Ranked Amazon, Walmart
Concise communication is crucial for retailers' survival, and major players, including Amazon and Walmart…
Shuffle Board: J.Crew’s New CEO Takes the Wheel, J.C. Penney CFO Resigns
James Brett is in as J. Crew's new CEO, plus J.C. Penney and Missguided lost their CFOs this week.
Shuffle Board: House of Fraser Changes Up Leadership, Lanvin Loses Key Executive
House of Fraser announced more executive shakeups, Lanvin lost another key executive and Renfro tapped former…
Shuffle Board: Under Armour Switches Up Leadership, NRF Elects New SVP and General Counsel
Under Armour's latest operations efficiency plan is shaking up the company's executive fleet, plus NRF…
Shuffle Board: Burberry Exec Shakeups Continue, Amazon Go Loses Director of Tech, Stitch Fix Hires New CFO
Burberry rolled out more executive changes this week, Amazon Go's director of technology exits and Stitch Fix…
Shuffle Board: Sears Loses Execs Following Corporate Layoffs, Walmart Taps Bonobos CEO to Helm Digital Brands
Three executives leave Sears after corporate layoffs this week, plus Walmart taps Bonobos CEO Andy Dunn to…