Retail Leadership & Strategy
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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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.