Online holiday spending to increase by double digits over last yearBlack Friday and Cyber-week promotions will be paramount in driving this year’s online holiday spending. Amazon shifting focus to exclusive brandsAmazon is starting to compete with itself in a few categories. Pier I loss widens in Q2 A struggling Pier 1 Imports Inc. reported disappointing second quarter results amid a sharp decline in same-store sales. Consumer holiday spending to climb 4.5%; promotions will be key A new holiday forecast offers more good news for retailers. Gap reaffirms that its stores are ‘open to all’ Gap Inc. has joined a public education campaign that promotes inclusion and diversity. Walgreens takes minority stake in online beauty retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance is looking to give its beauty department a high-end, experiential makeover by partnering with an innovative makeup upstart. The brands with the best customer experience are… Retailers claimed nine spots on a ranking of the top 25 best customer experiences of 2018. Rebecca Minkoff offers online customers more flexible payments A fashion apparel and accessories brand is now letting its online shoppers to “buy now, and pay later.” Brandless to ‘pop up’ in NYC An online no-brand retail start-up that sells no-name home staples — mostly at $3 a pop — is bringing its concept to life in New York City. J.C. Penney’s new lifestyle brand is designed for ‘Instagram moments’ J.C. Penney continues to expand its assortment of exclusive and private brands with the upcoming launch of its first cross-division private brand in years. First Previous 521 522 523 524 525 Next Last