Alex and Ani files for bankruptcyAlex and Ani is looking for a buyer. Shopify: Customer service lets small brands compete with marketplacesIndependent retailers and brands face stiff competition from large online marketplaces, but can leverage personalization and product quality to thrive. Signet Jewelers sparkles in Q1 Signet Jewelers’ momentum continued in the first quarter. MasterCard: Back-to-school sales to top pre-pandemic levels The 2021 back-to-school shopping season is expected to be a strong one as more kids head back into classrooms and social events return. NRF: Consumers want omnichannel convenience, social responsibility Retailers must adapt to a new breed of “citizen shoppers” who desire the flexibility of omnichannel shopping, but also expect retailers to stand for something. Supply chains struggle to keep up; problems likely to persist Retail supply chains are working overtime to keep up as consumers return to normal shopping patterns amid increased vaccination rates. Exclusive Q&A: Expert Prime Day prep advice for small brands Prime Day is rapidly approaching, but independent third-party sellers on Amazon Marketplace can still take some steps to help ensure success. GameStop names two former Amazon execs to top roles, including CEO GameStop Corp. has tapped a former Amazon executive to lead its turnaround as it puts more of an emphasis on its digital operations. Retail sales to exceed $4.44 trillion in 2021, as NRF revises annual forecast upward The National Retail Federation has revised one of its most closely watched forecasts upward as consumer spending accelerates. Hot Topic contains supply chain with cloud-based warehouse management Hot Topic Inc. is managing its wide-ranging product assortment across three retail brands with advanced warehouse management technology. First Previous 625 626 627 628 629 Next Last
