NRF 2018: Key TakeawaysThe message was clear at the National Retail Federation’s annual “Big Show in New York: Retailers need to adopt disruptive technology if they want to remain relevant among digitally savvy shoppers. Veteran retailer stepping down as chairman of teen apparel chainLongtime retail executive Arthur Martinez is retiring from Abercrombie & Fitch Co. amid an upswing in the chain’s performance. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Efforts gain ground to raise minimum wage in N.J.; paid leave legislative passes in Md. The CEO pay conversation is escalating quickly, according to weekly review of retail-related legislative developments. Retail design firm FRCH in merger FRCH Design Worldwide has joined forces with one of the largest architecture firms in the country. Consumables become Amazon’s top ‘breadwinner’ in 2017 More spending power and domesticated lifestyles among Amazon’s shoppers sparked growth among consumables in 2017. QVC increases its ‘Beauty IQ’ QVC Group knows the value of creating experiences — especially across its beauty category. Innovation at Walmart—in Store No. 8 and beyond Walmart is relying on its innovation lab to leverage disruptive technology — but it’s not on the journey alone. Travel retail market reaches new heights Travel retail sales are poised to exceed $1 billion with five years amid surging growth in fragrances and beauty. Experiential home retailer looks to build up trade customers Pirch, the high-end bath, kitchen and appliance retailer, is focusing on its California roots for future growth. Home improvement giant names new directors after talks with investor Lowe’s Cos. is appointing three new board members after talks with activist hedge fund D.E. Shaw, which recently built a stake in the home improvement chain. First Previous 1216 1217 1218 1219 1220 Next Last
