Marketing

Build-A-Bear Workshop scratches revenue increase in Q1
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. saw slight growth in revenues and a more impressive spike in net income during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
Williams-Sonoma kicks off fiscal year by beating Street, will close 30 net stores
Specialty home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc. exceeded Wall Street expectations for profit and revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, but still plans to shutter some stores.

Ulta Beauty meets expectations with Q1 growth, plans Canadian expansion

Ulta Beauty saw net sales, net income, and same-store sales rise in a quarter that met Wall Street predictions, and is looking north for growth.
Commentary: Future of Gap brand uncertain if it continues on current trajectory

Gap has started its fiscal year with a sobering set of numbers that show the business is still spluttering and stumbling as it aims to rebuild brand equity with consumers.
J.Jill falls down fiscal hill in Q1

Specialty women’s apparel retailer J.Jill Inc. did not have a fairy tale first quarter of fiscal 2019.
Rite Aid names grocery vet to new chief marketing role

Rite Aid Corp. has appointed Erik Keptner to the newly-created position of senior VP and chief marketing and merchandising officer, effective June 24, 2019.
CBRE promotes Melina Cordero

CBRE’s global head of retail research has been promoted to managing director of Capital Markets.
Bed Bath & Beyond shuffles board, reduces activist investor pressure

Bed Bath & Beyond is appeasing activist investors by adding some high-profile independent directors to its board.
Abercrombie narrows Q1 loss; closing three more flagships

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. narrowed its first-quarter loss amid positive same-store sales at both its namesake and Hollister divisions.
Analysis: A&F on the right track; Hollister star of the show

While some of the topline numbers from Abercrombie & Fitch look soft, we remain generally impressed with the continued positive performance.

Build-A-Bear Workshop scratches revenue increase in Q1

Williams-Sonoma kicks off fiscal year by beating Street, will close 30 net stores

Ulta Beauty meets expectations with Q1 growth, plans Canadian expansion

Commentary: Future of Gap brand uncertain if it continues on current trajectory

J.Jill falls down fiscal hill in Q1

Rite Aid names grocery vet to new chief marketing role

CBRE promotes Melina Cordero

Bed Bath & Beyond shuffles board, reduces activist investor pressure

Abercrombie narrows Q1 loss; closing three more flagships

Analysis: A&F on the right track; Hollister star of the show