Apparel

Century 21’s intellectual property assets on the selling block
There may be a second life yet for Century 21 Department Stores.
Alibaba’s Singles Day event breaks records with $74 billion in sales
The 12th annual Alibaba Singles Day event was the longest — 11 days —and highest-grossing edition of the e-commerce sales bonanza yet.

Bebe Stores buys home furnishings retailer

Bebe Stores is diversifying.
Gap Inc. gives online shoppers flex payment option

Gap Inc. is offering “buy now, pay later” installment payments across its Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta e-commerce platforms.
How the J.C. Penney acquisition is changing the game in retail real estate

Victor Sahn has specialized in bankruptcy law going on 40 years, and he says that what’s happening in retail Chapter 11 situations during the pandemic is something entirely new.
Justice sold at auction for $90 million

Justice has found a new home.
Stalking horse bid signed for Stein Mart’s intellectual property assets

Stein Mart has a bidder.
Anne Klein debuts live Facebook shopping

A specialty women’s fashion brand is launching the first of a four-part series of live shopping events on Facebook.
The top five most ‘competent’ premium omnichannel retailers are…

A luxury goods powerhouse is tops in omnichannel “competence.”
Alibaba’s first Singles Day shopping window opens wide for sales

The world’s largest online sales event has gotten off to an impressive start.
Retail 2021: Key Actions to Survive and Thrive

It’s clear that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years that the retail industry has ever faced.
First Look: Men’s Wearhouse opens ‘next-gen’ store concept

Men’s Wearhouse has unveiled a new store concept that incorporates digital elements and reflects the brand’s continued evolution of the customer experience.