Teen apparel chain inches closer to a unified shopping experiencePacific Sunwear of California is taking steps to better connect with its customers — regardless of the channel they use to shop. CSA Q&A with Ulta Beauty CIODiane Randolph, CIO of retail powerhouse Ulta Beauty, is among a distinguished group of female retail tech executives. Kohl’s looks to lease space to traffic-generating merchants Kohl’s Corp. wants to partner with other retailers to lease unused space in its “right-sized” stores. Predictions, Observations for 2018 Expect returns from holiday 2017 to be a big challenge. Land’s End to unveil new store concept; launch brick-and-mortar expansion Specialty apparel retailer Land’s End is doubling down on physical retail. Home furnishings giant to offer its first branded credit card Ikea Group will launch a co-branded rewards credit card, and also a private-label card that will provide financing options for major home projects. Hudson’s Bay looks to energize Gilt, Off 5th with new leader Hudson’s Bay Co. has broadened the role of one of its key executives. ICSC: Holiday recap The average spend on gifts and other holiday-related items was $841.50 this season, compared to $711 last year. Circuit City plots retail comeback—online and brick-and-mortar Circuit City has revealed its relaunch plans. Target joins the party with strong holiday gains; raises full-year forecast Target Corp. has joined the ranks of Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s and other retailers in reporting robust holiday sales. First Previous 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 Next Last