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Retail Rap: Half Foods?
When Whole Foods Market announced in May that it planned to open a new chain of stores offering a lower price point and specifically targeting millennials, it’s safe to say that the reaction from industry analysts and observers was underwhelming. Responses have ranged from confusion to outright skepticism, and there is a general sense of uncertainty surrounding the whole enterprise.
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Lands' End adds Saks, J.Crew vets to exec team
Lands' End is adding two highly regarded retail veterans to an executive team led by newly appointed CEO Federica Marchionni.
The company announced that Joseph Boitano is bringing his more than 30 years of retail and wholesale experience to a new role at Lands' End as executive vice president, chief merchandising and design officer and will lead all aspects of merchandising and design.

