Retail Leadership & Strategy

Stay informed on the latest coverage of the retail landscape for industry leaders and decision-makers. Explore articles covering sales tech, marketing strategies, consumer trends, and other merchandising insights.

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Dec 28, 2024

Gordon Brothers And Variety Wholesalers Step In To Save Some Big Lots Stores

Big Lots has been handed a lifeline by Gordon Brothers Retail Partners and Variety Wholesalers to save some 200 to 400 stores along with the jobs of the stores' employees.

ByPamela N. DanzigerContributor
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Dec 28, 2024

‘I Love To Tell The Story Of Every Product I Sell’ Yuji Jitsutani On The Art Of Resale

Watching him guide a UK customer on FaceTime through the intricate details of a Hermes Birkin while explaining its provenance feels like a masterclass in luxury.

ByKate HardcastleContributor
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Dec 27, 2024

Allbirds Stock May Fall As Retail Bankruptcies Rose 80% In 2024

The retail laggards are stuck with high costs and declining revenues as they burn through dwindling cash piles.

ByPeter CohanContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

Unwrap Christmas Sustainably: How To Handle Gifts You Don’t Want

Discover sustainable solutions for handling unwanted Christmas gifts. Learn how to reduce waste and make the post-holiday season more eco-friendly.

ByDianne PlummerContributor
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Dec 26, 2024

Nordstrom Family Regains Control Of Namesake Company With Help From Mexican Retail Giant Liverpool

Nordstrom Inc. has accepted a bid valued at $6.25 billion from the Nordstrom family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool to take the company private.

ByPamela N. DanzigerContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

Saks Global Inks $2.7 Billion Acquisition Of Neiman Marcus In Amazon-Backed Deal

The merged company will combine 36 Neiman Marcus and 41 Saks Fifth Avenue stores amid a faltering luxury retail market.

ByAntonio Pequeño IVForbes Staff
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Dec 23, 2024

Starbucks Workers’ Holiday Strike Expands To 12 States—What To Know And Where Workers Are Picketing

Everything we know about a Starbucks workers strike poised to last through the company’s holiday rush.

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Dec 23, 2024

Holiday Sales Up 4.8% Heading Into The Last Week Of Shopping

Preliminary holiday spending results from Visa's Retail Spend Monitor show consumers are both willing to spend, and to spend time in stores.

ByJoan VerdonContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

4 Retail Trends That Will Reshape The Industry In 2025

What will be the key retail trends that reshape the industry? As we move into 2025, business owners and leaders need to be prepared to adapt.

ByCatherine ErdlyContributor
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Dec 23, 2024

How Workplace Injuries Spurred The Holiday Strike Against Amazon

Amazon's leading E-commerce operations also lead the industry in injury rates. Drivers and warehouse clerks are now on strike, demanding safer working conditions.

ByErrol SchweizerContributor