Apparel

Amazon’s Echo has a fashionable new ‘Look’

Amazon is giving its Echo smart speaker a “stylish” makeover, a move that can further personalize the digital shopping experience.
Jewelry giant bolsters executive team

Coinciding with the company’s transformation plans, Signet Jewelers Ltd. has added two executive appointments to round out its leadership team.
Lilly Pulitzer redesigns online experience

A specialty retailer known for its colorful prints decided to reach for the cloud when it was ready to step up its digital experience.
Hudson’s Bay to close 10 Lord & Taylor stores

One of New York City’s most iconic department stores is going dark.
Kate Spade dies at 55

Famed fashion designer and retail icon Kate Spade Famed fashion designer and retail icon Kate Spade has died in an apparent suicide.
Richardson joins Kimco board

Less than a week after being named chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Valerie Richardson has been appointed to the board of directors of Kimco Realty Corp.
Lululemon maintains momentum in Q1 amid search for CEO

Lululemon Athletica posted a strong set of results for its first quarter, driven by surging sales.
Container Store exec named to chair ICSC

Valerie Richardson, who helped advance Containers Store’s nationwide presence, has been named chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers for the 2018-2019 term.

Eddie Bauer and Pacific Sunwear combined under new umbrella