Change of leadership at two retail companiesPetco Animal Supplies and Rue 21 have both appointed new chief executives—one with a tech background, and the other a retail veteran. Gap names former Billabong, Eddie Bauer chief to head up namesake brandA three-time retail executive has joined the senior ranks at Gap Inc. Uniqlo ramps up expansion in Canada Uniqlo is increasing its store footprint up north. Tesla pulls plug on Home Depot solar plan Tesla will reduce its workforce by 9% while selling renewable energy products through its own stores. Private equity firm makes ‘best and final’ bid for Rent-A-Center Vintage Capital Management has upped its offer for Rent-A-Center. Plus-size fashion start-up uses clientelling to close in-store sales Eloquii’s new clientelling solution is bridging the gap between its online and offline experiences. Macy’s takes stake in tech retailer Macy’s has taken a minority stake in a company that helps emerging brands build out brick-and-mortar stores with minimal effort. Trending Stores: Cuyana, New York City Online women’s apparel brand has opened its first store in New York City, in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. Suitsupply hits store milestone A Dutch menswear brand known for its affordable, expertly tailored suits and stylish vibe continues to expand its store footprint. Lands’ End starts year on strong note Specialty lifestyle retailer Lands’ End showed momentum in its first quarter, narrowing its loss and posting sales above expectations. The retail categories excelling at personalization are… Consumers — especially Millennials — increasingly favor personalized products and experiences. Walmart’s ModCloth opening showroom stores ModCloth, the indie and vintage online clothing retailer that Walmart acquired in March 2017, is upping its retail game. First Previous 230 231 232 233 234 Next Last
