5Qs for Tom Buiocchi on the mall of the futureServiceChannel CEO Tom Buiocchi describes his digital service as the Uber of store and shopping center maintenance. Analysis: A&F remains on the right trajectory amid brand reinventionUnlike many apparel retailers, Abercrombie & Fitch bucked the negative trends in its final quarter and produced a solid set of results. Abercrombie reports strong Q4 Abercrombie & Fitch’s fourth-quarter earnings and sales beat Street expectations amid continued rising demand for its namesake brand. Zola updates platform as wedding season approaches Another digital wedding registry is freshening up its offerings in preparation for the spring. Paper Source to rebrand Papyrus stores Some Papyrus stores will live to see another day. And the winners are…Chain Store Age’s 2020 Breakout Retailers Awards Chain Store Age is proud to announce the winners of its Breakout Retailers Awards of 2020. Amazon poses a major threat to these brands Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands must overcome a familiar foe to thrive with consumers. Studs, next-gen version of Claire’s and Piercing Pagoda, is expanding A start-up concept that aims to update the traditional mall ear-piercing experience has opened its second location. Growing cannabis retailer lights up supply chain with RFID Green Growth Brands is removing the need to physically locate, position and scan its products from source to store. Bath & Body Works has big store expansion plans L Brands has big plans for its growing Bath & Body Works business. Saks’ parent gets OK from shareholders to become private company Hudson’s Bay Company is one step closer to going private. Chico’s Q4 brings gains across all its brands; Soma leads comeback Chico’s FAS narrowed its loss in a quarter that, for the first time in six years, brought increases across all its three brands. First Previous 154 155 156 157 158 Next Last