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  • Macy’s to Trump: You’re fired

    New York – Macy’s Inc. has dumped The Donald.

  • Men’s Wearhouse Targets Millennials To Drive Growth

    The menswear market is hot. Men’s apparel sales in the United States rose 2% in 2014 to $61.3 billion, up from $60.8 billion in 2013.

    And Men’s Wearhouse — one of North America’s largest menswear specialty retailers with 1,758 stores — has been taking note.

    The retailer is capitalizing on the category’s growth via acquisition-fueled expansion, new designer collections and more customized products and service.

  • Kroger on the hunt for a COO

    Cincinnati -- Kroger now finds itself in need of a COO.  

    In an abrupt announcement, Kroger on Tuesday said president and COO Mike Ellis has retired after 40 years with the company. The grocer said a successor will be named at a later date.
     

  • Kohl’s new office price concept now open

    Looking for a piece of the growing off-price pie, Kohl's has officially opened its Off Aisle concept in New Jersey.

    Kohl’s is testing the off-price waters by opening a discount store in Cherry Hill, N.J., this summer called "Off Aisle by Kohl's." 

  • Pin it — and buy it

    San Francisco -- Pinterest on Tuesday officially started its foray into e-commerce.

    The social networking giant has started rolling out a “buy it” button on its pins on iPhone and iPad apps.  It also is launching new shop categories, including "Shop our picks," a curated selection of seasonal goods, and "Shop" for the latest buyable Pins.

  • Boot Barn seeks to expand omnichannel reach with acquisition

    Irvine, Calif. – Boot Barn Holdings Inc. is looking to expand its ability to serve the needs of omnichannel customers with a new acquisition.

    The retailer has completed its previously announced purchase of Sheplers Inc. a western lifestyle company with 25 retail locations across the U.S. and a catalog and e-commerce business.

  • Jo-Ann Fabric in exec hiring, promotion

    Hudson, Ohio -- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores announced a key hire in marketing, and a promotion in merchandising.

    Jo-Ann has hired Amy Parker as senior VP, marketing & advertising. Most recently, Amy was the chief marketing officer for Pet Supplies Plus and prior, chief marketing officer for the home division at Sears Holdings.

    Previously, she was with Michaels, Toys “R” Us, and several other multi-unit chains.

  • Who will be the next COO at Kroger?

    Leadership of the Kroger Co.’s retail operations is in limbo following the retirement of COO Mike Ellis, with no immediate successor named.

    The Kroger Co. announced that Ellis has retired after 40 years with the company.

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