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Study: One-fifth of emails never hit shopper inboxes
With 20% of emails being filtered into spam folders, retail marketers are missing out on the opportunity to drive an ROI from email. This was according to “2017 Deliverability Benchmark Report,” a study from data solutions provider Return Path. The report analyzed 2 billion brand emails.
Commentary: Real chance of a turnaround at Macy's, but...
After a torrid opening quarter, Macy's second quarter numbers come as a relief. Certainly, a same-store sales decline of 2.8% is far from good, but it is one of the better performances Macy's has turned in over recent periods. Of course, the question is whether this gentler decline represents a genuine turning point for Macy's, or whether it is simply a bottoming out after years of sharp deterioration.

Ivanka Trump opening store in her father's namesake building

The Ivanka Trump brand is making its second foray into freestanding retail. The company will open a location in Trump Tower on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue this fall, giving the tourists who visit the site a chance to buy Ivanka Trump-branded merchandise, Bloomberg reported. The brand previously had a jewelry shop in Manhattan, which closed in 2015. It also shuttered its only other location, a luxury shop in Beijing.
Home decor chain sees big opportunity in Texas

At Home Group continues to expand its store network in the Lone Star state. The fast-growing retailer announced the grand openings of three locations in the greater Houston area, including a newly redeveloped store in Katy, Texas, that opens on July 19. Construction is underway on stores in Pearland and Richmond, Texas, that are slated to open in the fall. The Katy location is one of seven At Home stores in the greater Houston area, and one of 26 in Texas.
The Westchester launches social media sweepstakes
Target in new partnership with hot online subscription company

Target is getting more pet-friendly as it extends its partnering initiatives with popular online retail brands. The discounter announced it will sell toys and treats from Bark, the company that operates subscription-based online pet supplies retailer BarkBox. It's the first time Bark products will be available in retail stores. Based in New York City, Bark launched in 2012 and now counts over 500,000 subscribers. It is known for its fun and quirky toy and natural treat lines.
Former Target exec to head up grocery chain

Houston-based Fiesta Mart has appointed a retail veteran as its new chief executive. The Hispanic grocery store chain named Sid Keswani as CEO, effective August 9, 2017. He replaced outgoing chief executive Mike Byars.
Analyst: Amazon stock to hit $1,275 per share in 2018

Amazon is the "best long-term growth story available to investors today." But don't expect the company to generate meaningful profits anytime soon. That's according to MKM Partners managing director Rob Sanderson who, on Tuesday, raised his price target on the online giant's stock to $1,275 per share, up from $1,095.
DSW exec joins beauty retailer

A veteran retailer has joined the executive team of Sally Beauty. Sally Beauty Holdings has named Carrie McDermott as president of its Sally Beauty operations in the U.S. and Canada, effective August 29, 2017.
Study: One in four retailers feel paralyzed by Amazon

Retailers are eager to combat the force of Amazon, but they lack the strategy, marketing dollars and digital resources to do so. Specifically, 44% of retailers do not know how to respond to the power of Amazon, according to “A New Path for Retail: Co-Existing with the Force of Amazon.” The report is from Bluecore, a commerce decision platform provider.