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Consumer Income Shifts Cause of Retail Pain
Deloitte study concludes high-end and value retailers are doing well, with those in the middle the ones that…
Stella & Dot Aims to Change Imagery of Women
The company will also eliminate Photoshopping from its marketing materials.
The Walking Co. Seeks Help of Bankruptcy Court Again
The footwear retailer has already pre-negotiated a plan of reorganization, which it filed with the court.
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Kohl’s Is Eyeing Retail Partnerships Beyond Aldi and Amazon
The pilot partnership with Aldi will initially be in five to 10 stores this year.
JD.com Upgrades AR/VR Capabilities for Beauty
JD said mid to high-end beauty brands are becoming increasingly popular among Chinese consumers.
Kohl’s Beat Wall Street’s Q4 Estimates, But Shares Down
Kohl's posted a 6.3% gain in comps for Q4.
Chico’s Shares Jump on Q4 Earnings Results
The company raised its gross margin in the quarter to 37.7 percent from 35.5 percent a year ago.
Intimates Start-up Lively Raises Another $3M in Seed Round
The company plans to use the raise to fund pop-up tours to raise awareness of the brand.
Voice Commerce Projected to Grow to $40B by 2022
Growing use of smart speakers from Amazon and Google, aided by advancements in AI technology, are pushing…
Consumer Confidence at Highest Level Since 2000
The current level is 130.8, near its high of 132.6 in November 2000.
Bum Equipment Inks Footwear License
The first line will be young men's and boy's for fall 2018, followed by men's in fall 2019.
Evine Live to Feature Inventors on Future Shows
Viewers will be able to see, buy and vote on unique inventions in the marketplace.
Le Tote Becomes First U.S. Subscription Service to Enter China
Le Tote has secured $20 million in funding for Le Tote China.
Consumer Confidence Rises in January
A more positive outlook on the jobs front helped boost the confidence of consumers.
Still January and 352 Stores Already Slated to Close
Moody's doesn't expect department stores to accelerate their store closure rate in 2018.