Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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Digitising the Sales Associate
Department stores and boutiques are using new digital technologies and training to amplify one of the things that still differentiates them from online competitors: their seasoned in-store sales associates.
Digitising the Sales Associate
Department stores and boutiques are using new digital technologies and training to amplify one of the things that still differentiates them from online competitors: their seasoned in-store sales associates.
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Nordstrom Ends Rocky Year With Modest Holiday Sales Growth
The results underscore the theme other retailers have established this holiday season: Limited gains may not be enough to appease skeptical investors.
Nordstrom Ends Rocky Year With Modest Holiday Sales Growth
The results underscore the theme other retailers have established this holiday season: Limited gains may not be enough to appease skeptical investors.
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New Neiman Marcus CEO Faces Steep Challenge of Billions in Debt
Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who becomes chief executive officer next month, is taking over a retailer facing heavy losses, an industrywide traffic slowdown and nearly $5 billion in debt.
New Neiman Marcus CEO Faces Steep Challenge of Billions in Debt
Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who becomes chief executive officer next month, is taking over a retailer facing heavy losses, an industrywide traffic slowdown and nearly $5 billion in debt.
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Neiman Marcus Names Geoffroy van Raemdonck Chief Executive
The Ralph Lauren executive replaces Karen Katz, chief executive of the luxury department store group for the last seven years.
Neiman Marcus Names Geoffroy van Raemdonck Chief Executive
The Ralph Lauren executive replaces Karen Katz, chief executive of the luxury department store group for the last seven years.
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Macy's to Close Stores and Cut Jobs
Despite a rise in Holiday same-store sales, the company said it would close 11 stores, cut jobs and further streamline non-store functions to save about $300 million in costs in 2018.
Macy's to Close Stores and Cut Jobs
Despite a rise in Holiday same-store sales, the company said it would close 11 stores, cut jobs and further streamline non-store functions to save about $300 million in costs in 2018.
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Turkish Luxury Retailer Beymen Said to Explore IPO
Its parent company plans to offer as much as 49 percent of the department store and is in talks Bank of America, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank.
Turkish Luxury Retailer Beymen Said to Explore IPO
Its parent company plans to offer as much as 49 percent of the department store and is in talks Bank of America, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank.
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Malls Beef Up Dining, Entertainment Options to Boost Traffic
Many mall owners are spending billions to add more upscale entertainment options after Macy's, Sears and other big department store chains have shuttered hundreds of stores.
Malls Beef Up Dining, Entertainment Options to Boost Traffic
Many mall owners are spending billions to add more upscale entertainment options after Macy's, Sears and other big department store chains have shuttered hundreds of stores.
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A Crucial Christmas in Store for Three Besieged UK Retailers
Despite Black Friday promotions having been spread over two weeks in November, Debenhams, New Look and House of Fraser are among the few still discounting by as much as 50 percent.
A Crucial Christmas in Store for Three Besieged UK Retailers
Despite Black Friday promotions having been spread over two weeks in November, Debenhams, New Look and House of Fraser are among the few still discounting by as much as 50 percent.
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Macy's Executive Chairman Lundgren to Retire in January
Jeff Gennette, who has been CEO of the US retailer since March, was widely expected to become chairman as part of a succession plan announced in June last year.
Macy's Executive Chairman Lundgren to Retire in January
Jeff Gennette, who has been CEO of the US retailer since March, was widely expected to become chairman as part of a succession plan announced in June last year.
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Macy's to Hire 7,000 More Workers on Brisk Seasonal Demand
The company — challenged by the rise of e-commerce and rapidly changing consumer preferences — is betting that a strong performance during the year-end shopping season will help spark a turnaround.
Macy's to Hire 7,000 More Workers on Brisk Seasonal Demand
The company — challenged by the rise of e-commerce and rapidly changing consumer preferences — is betting that a strong performance during the year-end shopping season will help spark a turnaround.
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Survival Mode for Japan’s Department Stores
Wave after wave of closures have hit the US and China, but Japan’s distinguished department stores were thought to be relatively safe from the era of 'new retail' — until now.
Survival Mode for Japan’s Department Stores
Wave after wave of closures have hit the US and China, but Japan’s distinguished department stores were thought to be relatively safe from the era of 'new retail' — until now.
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How Top Shops Like Barneys, Saks and Bergdorf Do Black Friday
Lines are short and no doors get busted, but there are still sales to enjoy and deals to find.
How Top Shops Like Barneys, Saks and Bergdorf Do Black Friday
Lines are short and no doors get busted, but there are still sales to enjoy and deals to find.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.