Sales & Marketing

Ascena Retail Group has completed the $540 million sale of Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey to Premium Apparel LLC, an affiliate of private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

Madison International Realty has appointed Ehud Kupperman to oversee the 2 million-plus sq. ft. of tourist-based retail property it acquired from Forest City Realty Trust in New York City.

It’s becoming increasingly important for organizational leaders to consider the potential impact of artificial intelligence on company culture. 

Walmart is updating its forests goals with several global initiatives.

Guitar Center Inc. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, eliminating a big chunk of its debt in the process.

A focus on smaller local stores, more acquisitions of retail companies by non-traditional buyers and an increased focus on wellness are among the top industry predictions for the coming year. 

A specialty apparel retailer is leveraging geofencing technology to streamline its curbside pickup process and provide mobile self-checkout in stores.

Will online sales of consumer products will stay around 40% after the pandemic’s over? Not likely, according to Katie Thomas, leader of the Kearney Consumer Institute.