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Marketing
fromModern Retail
1 week ago

'Unwrap the chaos': Carter's new CMO pushes for more emotional, relatable marketing

Carter's new CMO emphasizes authentic portrayals of messy parenting to connect with millennial and Gen‑Z parents while highlighting product durability, value, and nostalgia.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Last independent King's Road shoe shop could shut as Raffles Chelsea eyes basement for expansion

A west London shoe shop owner risks closure due to nightclub expansion plans affecting his stock room.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group warns of 'dark clouds' ahead amid flat profit forecast

Frasers Group anticipates adjusted pre-tax profits between £550 million and £600 million for the new financial year, reflecting little to no profit growth due to economic uncertainty and potential tax rises.
E-Commerce
#cracker-barrel
#uk-economy
E-Commerce
fromFortune
5 months ago

Victoria's Secret hired a superstar CEO to turn around the flagging brand. But a 50% stock drop has activist investors circling

Wireless bras are gaining popularity, especially among millennials as led by Victoria's Secret's new product line.
CEO Hillary Super's leadership is seen as a breath of fresh air amidst the brand's challenges.
Victoria's Secret is under pressure from activist investors for potential board changes.
fromSourcing Journal
5 months ago

In-Store Returns for Online Orders Are Crushing Retailers, Survey Shows

While many retailers see in-store returns as an opportunity for sales, only 17% of consumers actually make additional purchases during these returns.
E-Commerce
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Mayor to move ahead with Oxford Street traffic ban

"No convincing plan has ever been presented; London is already a very slow city and will get worse." Tim Lord raises concerns about pedestrianisation's impact on traffic flow.
London politics
#rite-aid
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Retirement

Rite Aid store closures update: Latest list for June includes hundreds of doomed locations in 14 states

Rite Aid is closing hundreds of stores due to financial struggles and a recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Healthcare

Rite Aid's 2nd bankruptcy is a grim sign for the struggling retail pharmacy industry

Rite Aid is facing its second bankruptcy in under a year due to severe financial and industry challenges.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Retirement

Rite Aid store closures update: Latest list for June includes hundreds of doomed locations in 14 states

Fundraising
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

American Science & Surplus is fighting for its life. Here's why you should care.

American Science & Surplus faces financial challenges and has started a GoFundMe campaign to survive against retail giants and the impacts of COVID-19.
UK news
fromDatabreaches
7 months ago

Marks & Spencer breach linked to Scattered Spider ransomware attack

Marks & Spencer experienced a ransomware attack by Scattered Spider, leading to significant operational disruptions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

Duty-free shops struggle to make ends meet as Canadians steer clear of U.S. | CBC Radio

Duty-free shops in Canada are experiencing significant declines in business due to reduced cross-border travel.
Stores may face layoffs if customer traffic does not improve soon.
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