Supply Chain & Merchandising

Levin hired to pump life into Meadowlands center
The Plaza at Harmon Meadow in Secaucus, New Jersey, has a new managing agent charged with revitalizing the 192,000-sq.-ft. property. Levin Management Corporation has taken over day-to-day operations at the center, which is located in a busy entertainment, transportation, and business corridor in the New Jersey Meadowlands. It is directly accessible off the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 3 and minutes from routes 17 and 46, I-80, the George Washington Bridge, and the Lincoln Tunnel.
Sporting goods giant cuts full-year outlook and jobs amid Q2 loss
After several years of explosive growth, Under Armour is hunkering down amid increased competition and weaker demand. And the brand, best known for its performance edge, is putting a new emphasis on lifestyle.

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Westlake Ace Hardware promotes two execs

Westlake Ace Hardware has announced two executive promotions. The company promoted current COO Joe Jeffries to president and COO, continuing to support CEO Tom Knox. In addition, Andrew Schmitt will be promoted to the position of VP of operations for Westlake Ace Hardware. Schmitt currently holds the position of director of retail operations – Western Division, for Ace Hardware Corporation.
Mattress start-up doubles down on Amazon relationship for store success

Amazon is extending its brick-and-mortar brand exposure, once again — albeit in an unconventional way. Mattress retailer Tuft & Needle will open its newest store in October, in Seattle. And the self-funded specialty retailer is relying on Amazon’s technology and services to drive its success, according to ReCode.
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Women's apparel powerhouse creates new executive position

The owner of Ann Taylor, Loft, DressBarn, Lane Bryant and other brands is consolidating its executive leadership structure as part of its efforts to reinvigorate top-line growth.
Publix Q2 sales, earnings rise; cuts stock price

Florida's largest supermarket chain on Tuesday reported higher sales and revenues for its second quarter. Prior to releasing its results, the company cut the price of its stock. Publix’s sales in the second quarter rose 3.6% to $8.4 billion, from last year’s $8.1 billion. Same-store sales increased 1.6%. Net earnings increased 3.5% to $495.1 million, compared to $478.2 million in the year-ago period.
Lifeway’s merchandising gets a new plan

Lifeway Christian Stores’ shoppers’ needs differ from store-to-store — a factor that pushed the chain to revamp its merchandising processes. For the specialty retailer, this has meant pursuing macro- and micro-localization strategies. From the macro level, the company still wanted to manage assortments that deliver a consistent brand experience – not only in terms of the products offered, but also in how they are stocked and presented.
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Supply Chain & Merchandising

Levin hired to pump life into Meadowlands center

Sporting goods giant cuts full-year outlook and jobs amid Q2 loss

Fit for Commerce: Next Generation Information and Data Management for Commerce Relevancy

Westlake Ace Hardware promotes two execs

Mattress start-up doubles down on Amazon relationship for store success

The Rush to Deploy the Latest In-Store Technology is Compromising IT Security

Women's apparel powerhouse creates new executive position

Publix Q2 sales, earnings rise; cuts stock price

Lifeway’s merchandising gets a new plan

Hangout On Air: Going Google, from a CIO’s perspective