News

J.C. Penney’s efforts to become a world class omnichannel retailer are under the leadership of a new chief information officer with a unique background.

J. C. Penney appointed Therace Risch as executive vice president and chief information officer, effective immediately. Risch joins the retailer from COUNTRY Financial, and succeeds Scott Laverty.

A week after Walmart announced it would launch a mobile payment solution, one of its chief rivals is reported to be working on the same.

Target Corp. is in the early stages of developing its own mobile wallet, according to Reuters, but it has not yet committed to launching the product.

Going into the final stretch of the holiday season, a majority of Americans are far from finished with their holiday shopping. 

Move over millennials, there are two demographics ready to shake up the consumer landscape and impact retail sales.

On the heels of naming a new CEO, Tuesday Morning Corp. has appointed a new finance chief as well.

The company named Stacie Shirley as executive VP, CFO and treasurer, effective January 18, 2016. Most recently, she served as senior VP - finance and treasurer of the Neiman Marcus Group. She started at Neiman Marcus in 2001.

Prior to Neiman Marcus, Shirley served in various positions with CompUSA.

Tuesday Morning recently names a former board member, Steve Becker, as its new CEO.

Pinterest is adding a new feature to its Buyable Pins in-app purchase mechanism aimed at price-conscious shoppers.

Pinterest is adding a new feature to its Buyable Pins in-app purchase mechanism aimed at price-conscious shoppers.

Fresh, real and hot (as in spicy) are among the top trends food retailers can look to capitalize on in the new year, according to one of the nation’s foremost food authorit