More From Caletha Crawford
Stories from Around the Web: Amazon’s Fashion Cred, Uniqlo’s Plan of Attack, Lyons’ Legacy and More
This week the Internet was buzzing about retail mavericks and icons and the relative benefits of each, ways…
Why Retailers Are Racing Toward Supply Chain Tune-Ups
With all of the ills facing retail today, increasingly it's the supply chain that's keeping merchants up at…
Asos Profits Up While Gross Margin Suffers
Propelled by the weak pound, Asos profits got a big boost from a large uptick in exports.
M&A News: VF Sells Majestic, Delta Sells JunkFood and Velvet Gets Japanese Owner
The latest round of acquisition sees licensed brands changing hands and a large international retailer…
Kate Spade Negotiating With Coach Over Takeover
It looks like Kate Spade could soon find a new home.
Uniqlo Ponders US Exit Under Trump’s Tax Plan
Companies continue to grapple with how to handle President Trump's America First stance.
Trump Executive Orders Target Unfair Trade Practices
President Trump signed two new executive orders Friday aimed at eliminating trade abuses.
Amazon to Vendors: Skip Stores, Sell Direct
As though brick-and-mortar hasn't had it bad enough of late, Amazon is actively campaigning to convince…
Trump Shows Signs of a Measured Approach to NAFTA Negotiations
With the promise of North America Free Trade Agreement renegotiations still on the White House docket for…
Stage Stores Wins Bid for Select Gordmans Assets
Stage Stores has announced that its subsidiary has acquired assets from select Gordmans Stores through a…
Financial Roundup: Lululemon Loses Steam, H&M Fires Up New Retail Concept
The financial results from category leaders H&M and Lululemon raise questions about their respective markets.
Is AI Smart Enough to Save Retail?
At its best, AI—which allows computers to crunch millions of data points and provide better results with each…
Amazon Acquires Middle Eastern E-Commerce Site Souq
Amazon announced today that it will purchase Souq.com, dubbed by some the "Amazon of the Middle East."
After Trump’s HealthCare Strike Out, Tax Reform is on Deck
With healthcare DOA, the President Trump has now vowed to focus on tax reform—an issue that many have said is…
Don’t Write That Mall Obit Yet
The litany of recent store closures reads like a who's who of once beloved retailers. Whether to bankruptcy…