Archives for November 2015
Major U.S. retailers team up for Singles Day12 Nov 2015
It would take a pretty big event to cause Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Off 5th, and Neiman... Continue Reading
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Aldi, Lidl top global ‘simplicity’ ranking12 Nov 2015
Aldi was named the world’s simplest brand for the third straight year, and its European discount grocery rival was third simplest,... Continue Reading
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Ex-Home Depot CEO named to Macy’s board12 Nov 2015
Macy’s is adding a retail industry and corporate governance expert its board of directors. The retailer has named Frank Blake,... Continue Reading
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Amazon’s new bookstore has nothing to do with books?12 Nov 2015
When Amazon.com opened its first brick-and-mortar store this month selling books, many wondered what the e-commerce giant was up to.... Continue Reading
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Men’s Wearhouse is not looking good12 Nov 2015
Breaking the cycle of promotional ridiculousness at Jos. A. Bank is proving to be a far worse drag on sales... Continue Reading
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Sprouts is showing Whole Foods how it’s done12 Nov 2015
While Whole Foods Market and The Fresh Market struggle to eke out sales growth and profit, Sprouts Farmers Market is... Continue Reading
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U.S. leads the world in retail shrink12 Nov 2015
Dishonest employees and shoplifters pushed shrink rates to record levels and earned the United States the distinction of leading the... Continue Reading
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Adidas gets nod for own stores, franchise format to co-exist05 Nov 2015
German apparel major has been allowed to operate fully-owned stores in the first major approval by the National Democratic Alliance... Continue Reading
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Sears Canada names retail veteran Carrie Kirkman to new role as president05 Nov 2015
Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) has hired a veteran of the Canadian retail industry to be its president and chief merchant... Continue Reading
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HEB Grocery chain to give stock to 55,000 employees05 Nov 2015
As the plight of low-wage retail workers has gained national attention, HEB, a regional grocery chain and one of Texas’... Continue Reading
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