Local retailers were ‘big business’ for Amazon in 2017Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) selling on Amazon Marketplace rang up big sales in 2017. Jewelry giant reports disappointing holiday resultsThe parent company of such chains as Kay Jeweler’s, Jared and Zales Jewelers saw its total holiday sales fall over last year as issues related to outsourcing its credit transactions negatively impacted business. Sears’ holiday sales plunge; lines up new financing, cost-cutting measures Sears Holdings had a miserable holiday season. CSA Q&A with Ulta Beauty CIO Diane Randolph, CIO of retail powerhouse Ulta Beauty, is among a distinguished group of female retail tech executives. Nordstrom raises outlook on solid holiday The ranks of retailers reporting a good holiday season continues to expand. First Data: Electronics/appliances among holiday standouts Nearly all retail categories enjoyed solid growth this past holiday season, but some were particularly robust. Teen apparel chain inches closer to a unified shopping experience Pacific Sunwear of California is taking steps to better connect with its customers — regardless of the channel they use to shop. Land’s End to unveil new store concept; launch brick-and-mortar expansion Specialty apparel retailer Land’s End is doubling down on physical retail. Hudson’s Bay looks to energize Gilt, Off 5th with new leader Hudson’s Bay Co. has broadened the role of one of its key executives. Circuit City plots retail comeback—online and brick-and-mortar Circuit City has revealed its relaunch plans. Call for entries: SPECS Tank Chain Store Age’s 2018 SPECS Conference is looking for a few innovative ideas. Predictions, Observations for 2018 Expect returns from holiday 2017 to be a big challenge. First Previous 1248 1249 1250 1251 1252 Next Last
