Supply Chain & Merchandising

J. Crew Group cuts loss as Madewell surges

J. Crew Group took a big bite out of its loss in the first quarter thanks to the strong performance of its Madewell brand. But its namesake banner continues to struggle.
Destination Maternity taps former Lands’ End exec as CEO

Destination Maternity has made it official.
Report: Confessions of a Retail Buyer
Whole Foods begins national expansion of discounts for Prime members

Amazon is ramping up its integration of Whole Foods Markets in a big way.
Amazon closer to its goal

Amazon is on the road to being fully powered by renewable energy.
Walmart steps up its commitment to Blockchain

Walmart’s newest patent filings could bolster how the company leverages Blockchain technology going forward.
Chico’s Q1 sales, profits fall

On the heels of a disappointing first quarter, Chico’s FAS is betting on its partnerships with Amazon and QVC to help drive traffic and sales going forward.
Owner of Panera Bread, Krispy Kreme in another big acquisition

JAB is expanding its brand portfolio—again.

Survey finds that one out of every 35 employees…