NPD Group: General merchandise holiday sales fall flatHoliday sales for key general merchandise categories were disappointing despite a strong last-minute push. Chico’s exec named Party City’s CFOA party goods retailer is getting a new finance chief. J. Jill updates outlook for the better J. Jill is optimistic about how it will end its fiscal year. Stein Mart bolsters BOPIS experience with virtual agents A specialty off-price retailer is making its buy online-pickup in-store (BOPIS) service more engaging for its customers. NRF Big Show: Positive outlook for 2020 The economy is positioned for steady growth this year. Fast-fashion retailer rolls out high-tech recycling bins H&M has a “smart” new way to encourage shoppers to recycle their unwanted clothing. Five Below ramps up store growth in 2020, revises Q4 outlook New store openings will remain a priority for Five Below this year. Lululemon boosts revenue, earnings outlook for Q4 Innovative product offerings and an equally strong holiday season pushed Lululemon Athletica to raise its fourth-quarter expectations. Retailers: Hybrid cloud infrastructure is ‘ideal’ scenario Retailers need flexibility in their omnichannel operations — something that is best supported by a hybrid cloud infrastructure. Cole Haan ‘pops up’ at the ‘Big Show’ An upscale footwear and accessories brand opened a pop-up store in the Big Apple — but in an unlikely place. Taco Bell personalizes its mobile experience Taco Bell is making it even easier for mobile app users to order their favorite burritos and chalupas. Ikea to open ‘city centre’ concept in London Ikea’s $5.8 billion initiative to open smaller format “city centre” stores to get closer to shoppers in dense urban areas is landing in London. First Previous 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 Next Last
