retail sector
Goodbye Coltorti, Welcome Residenza 725: Behind the Italian Retailer’s Rebranding
CEO Riccardo Bilancioni wants the storied retailer to become a cultural hub, engaging with customers via the…
Walmart’s John Furner Cites ‘Stubborn Inflation’ Hurting Consumer Sentiments
The Walmart executive gave his impressions of retailing, the consumer and the supply chain during a…
Lo Bosworth on Building Love Wellness and the Education Gap in Women’s Health
"The times have changed significantly. The information gap is getting smaller, but it still is out there."
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Face Foundrié CEO and Founder Michele Henry Talks Expansion Plans
The company is on track to grow its studio count by 70 percent and exceed $50 million in revenue this year.
Brunt Workwear Expands Into Wholesale, Projects Revenue to Double in 2024
The work boot and apparel brand will be available in retail stores via 23 new wholesale partnerships.
On the Sales Side at Least, Retailers Fared OK in 2023
The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports low-single-digit gains for the holiday season and year overall…
What to Watch: Retailers Guarded, Prudent and Primed
Retailers enter the year with high uncertainty about the economy and consumer spending yet sound confident…
What to Watch: Luxury Brands Tackle Shortage of Sales Associates
With work-life balance primordial, retailers are testing more flexible arrangements, and burnishing their…
A Miu Miu Holiday, Rating Retail Real Estate, The Great and Birkenstock Team
Miu Miu releases its holiday collection, Cushman & Wakefield survey real estate demand, The Great teams with…
Top Takeaways From WWD’s 2023 Beauty & Wellness Forum
At the annual event, leaders across the category emphasized the importance of kindness, experience, community…
HigherDose Launches on Sephora.com
The wellness tech brand is expected to garner up to $10 million in retail sales by the end of 2024, according…
Fitness Brand Bala Launches at Target
The weights and exercise accessories brand will now be available at 1,382 doors nationwide.
What to Watch: Modest Gains for Holiday
More retailers are prepared for the next holiday season with realistic inventory levels, flexibility to chase…
Store Traffic Gains Cooling Across Downtown America
Springboard's latest report predicts downtown store traffic won't return to pre-pandemic levels.