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Ascena Retail Group Inc. The arrangement would keep the company as a going concern with a minimum of 900 retail locations, the newspaper reported. 8) he would give the go-ahead to the sale of most of the retail group’s leftover property to Sycamore Partners. In July, Ascena Retail Group, Inc.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Those reluctant groups are now jumping on the bandwagon as well and adopting these digital behaviors.”. That influx of users new to digital paths and processes has created pressure in the market for brands to leverage video content. And perhaps more critically, video done well boosts brand loyalty, Atzmon said.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

The dreaded returns season has hit retail with a predictable but painful thud. With Mastercard putting a 49 percent tag on the eCommerce spike for the holidays, this year will be the toughest on record for handling what is a resource- and capital-intensive task. In the brick-and-mortar retail era it was a nuisance to be avoided.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

retail outfit that sells children’s clothing, is mulling whether to shutter more than half of its 900-store base, Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov. The firm emerged from bankruptcy in 2017, and per the newswire has engaged consulting firm Berkley Research Group to explore its options. Gymboree, the U.S.

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AUGUST 8, 2019

The company will partner with top fashion and beauty brands and retailers for the event, which offers its two million U.S. Discounts will be offered across retailers such as NARS Cosmetics, Schutz, APL, Steve Madden and more. retailers, which represent more than 10 percent of the U.S. retail partners. many others.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Walmart will no longer carry Danskin brand apparel products in its stores or on its website, according to New York Post reports from Tuesday (Oct. The retailer will remove the products from its shelves in 15 months. . Danskin is a 135-year-old brand owned by parent company Iconix Brand Group and generating $15.5

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MARCH 27, 2020

The divide between essential and non-essential retail grows bigger by the day as deep discounters and dollar stores continue to add stores, employees and revenue during the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve had pretty much 100 percent cancellation from all major retailers,” he said , naming Macy’s Inc., Nordstrom Inc., TJX Companies Inc.

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JULY 10, 2020

Anytime a startup like Scalefast can take $22 million off the venture capital table in the middle of a pandemic, things are changing. Now the new face of DTC will start to remake the rest of retailing. The direct-to-consumer category continues to grow with startups and early-stage companies looking to capitalize on the digital shift.

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MAY 8, 2020

“We believe this is a critical component to getting the economy moving again, and we would like to partner with companies and entrepreneurs that can draw on our capital and expertise to stabilize and grow their business,” Bloom said, according to CNBC. Last year, over 9,000 retail stores closed in the U.S.,

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In a deal that would make it the fourth-biggest restaurant company in the country, Inspire Brands will acquire Jimmy John’s for a price that was not disclosed. Liautaud continued, “Inspire’s long-term approach, culture of innovation and commitment to helping brands grow sets it apart from the rest.”. 24, 2018 ($43.50 per share).

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MAY 11, 2020

Through this year’s Levi’s Haus Miami activation, the brand partnered with TikTok influencers Callen Schaub , Cosette Rinab , Gabby Morrison and Everett Williams to create customized denim using Future Finish 3-D denim customization technology. For example, fashion brands have found success on Instagram and its visual strength.

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JUNE 25, 2020

One of the new truisms of pandemic-era retail is this: If a retailer was in trouble before COVID-19 , that trouble will be magnified because of it. That “troubled” group of companies continues to struggle, seeking Chapter 11 or other financial lifelines. billion in new financing, could stabilize the company. In fact, Yahoo!

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

is in talks for as much as a $25 billion stake in a Mumbai, India conglomerate that is planning to launch a “ super app ” designed to offer a mega selection of retail products, sources told Mint. In May, Tata Capital, a division of Tata Group, introduced a mobile app that promised a better user experience for getting loans. “The

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Luxury retail is being revised — and in some cases, reinvented — and those trends are worth attention as the 2019 holiday shopping season approaches. Not only that, but the luxury online consignment retailer opened a brick-and-mortar store on New York City’s famed Madison Avenue. Indeed, in its recent U.S. has notched $300 million.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Struggling to compete with online brands, famed Big Apple luxury retailer Barneys New York has put itself up for sale and filed for bankruptcy protection, according to a report by Reuters. . It’s also dealing with a massive rent hike at its headquarters which sent it frantically searching for a buyer. .

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MARCH 3, 2020

With a round led by ACA Investments, comparison shopping platform iPrice Group has notched $10 million in Series B funding. Its last announcement for fundraising was in 2018 from the venture capital arm of Line. The platform, as of now, teams with “super apps” such as Home Credit and Line. It now purports to bring together over 1.5

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

If one were to make a list of products for a cutting-edge fashion brand aimed at capturing the emerging Generation Z market, it is safe to assume that “foxtail keychains” would not make the top 10. And while the brand is often described as “punk,” “goth” and “extremely eclectic,” Lynn noted in an interview that she doesn’t see it this way.

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JANUARY 30, 2020

So-called fast fashion has been a big player in retail for years, but that part of the commerce-and-apparel world is facing some serious challenges. 30) from the Columbia Spectator , which covers news important to students at Columbia University and Barnard College in the global fashion capital of New York City. Organic Counter-Moves.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

These are the top stories in retail for Tuesday (Nov. A lot of direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are being funded these days, as the digital-first economy continues to gain traction. Wayfair, Home Furnishings Sector Looks Past COVID Winter. SA Company Takes The COVID Pivot Outside — Literally.

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JUNE 20, 2019

Through an Alibaba Group Holding Ltd program that offers years of shopping history for consumers, Bestore Co Ltd intends to connect technology for facial recognition with the online retailer’s account data. Now, it has begun to tap into other offerings from the eCommerce retailer for marketing.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Walmart is positioning its new line, called Free Assembly, as “a modern fashion brand with elevated style,” featuring casual looks with layered approaches that will make it marketable during any season. Denise Incandela , who was once SVP Women’s Group, has now added “elevated and online brands” to her title. The Monday (Sept.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Executives at MCI Capital , the biggest publicly traded private equity firm in Poland, are optimistic that a recent record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) in the eCommerce space bodes well for the industry, Bloomberg reported. Online retailer Allegro.eu Eyeing the success of that transaction for the owners who took Allegro.eu

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MAY 8, 2020

The crisis is hardly over, but post-pandemic reality is setting in for Main Street retail. She believes lockdown orders created a loophole that allowed large chains that offer essential retail to continue selling non-essential goods like toys and electronics. billion in liquidity guarantees by the Federal Reserve.

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JULY 18, 2016

This newfound cost consciousness is reshaping the retail industry in everything from spurring the rise of fast fashion at the expense of mall “anchor stores,” to the increasing popularity of off-brands or store brands in the supermarket, to the shift in the apparel business, to off-price retail outlets over full-priced department stores.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are teaming with logistics firms to test drones for delivery — and making progress on their experimental flights. From Walgreens to CVS, pharmacy retailers are collaborating with logistics firms to bring merchandise to their customers — as drones move the needle toward the future of delivery.

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MARCH 22, 2018

One retailer’s loss could be another retailer’s gain: Even though Toys R Us is facing bankruptcy, other retailers may benefit from the embattled toy retailer’s demise. Amazon could take over some of Toys R Us’ stores, which may be soon vacant as the retailer winds down its operations. Retail Group.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

has completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection process and emerged from one of the highest-profile retail collapses since COVID-19 began, the Dallas-based company disclosed. We emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more innovative retailer, brand partner and employer.”. Neiman Marcus Holding Company Inc.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Venture capital cash has been flowing this year to companies that plan to buy up sellers on Amazon and help them grow. The deal follows in the footsteps of Berlin-based Razor Group , which raised $26.7 The latest such deal has Berlin-based SellerX landing 100 million euros ($118 million) of financing, reported Tech.eu.

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JULY 23, 2020

Ascena Retail Group, Inc. The retailer and “certain of its subsidiaries” have come to a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with more than 68 percent of secured term lenders, according to a Thursday (July 23) statement.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

After almost six decades as chief executive, L Brands CEO Leslie Wexner is reportedly in talks to leave his position as head of his retail empire. Shares of L Brands Inc., Demand for VS bras has cooled as shoppers look to brands that focus on inclusivity and comfort. . Victoria’s Secret has long commanded the U.S.

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JULY 26, 2016

This caps of a sometimes uneasy partnership – Donna Karan has publicly complained about LVMH’s stewardship of her brand since she retired officially last year. LVMH, on the other hand, reports they have actively looked for ways to revive the brand, mostly to no avail.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Working with leading brands such as Honda and Acura has been our vision since launching five years ago, and we cannot wait to show more dealers and brands the power of Modal's e-commerce design and technology.". Modal delivers the best consumer experience, which is what sets it apart.

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JUNE 8, 2018

After news surfaced in May that Golden Gate Capital was considering a merger of Eddie Bauer and Pacific Sunwear of California , the private equity firm has created a new operating company comprised of the two retailers. Both brands have made great progress in the past 24 months and have generated strong performance.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

PUMA has announced that it is signing a multi-year deal with eSports brand Cloud9 to make clothing for gamers in the same way it makes soccer jerseys and other sports-related apparel. It has yet to be seen, however, if PUMA can monetize such a new phenomenon, according to Matt Powell, a senior industry analyst for market researcher NPD Group.

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JUNE 17, 2020

Neiman Marcus Group has obtained U.S. The retailer said $250 million is available now and a further $150 million will be available as needed after Sept. The company has Kirkland & Ellis LLP as its legal counsel, Berkeley Research Group as its financial adviser and Lazard Ltd. 4, according to a statement.

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MAY 3, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers are changing the way they manage their workforces in the age of Amazon: Walmart , for instance, is testing multiple versions of a new team structure called the “Great Workplace” in some of its locations. At the same time, it was reported that Walmart plans to employ $11 billion in capital expenditures this year.

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JUNE 8, 2020

The company’s retail revenue exceeded $1 billion in 2019. Bloomberg reported that BinDawood is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc., GIB Capital and NCB Capital on the IPO. If the IPO is successful, it would come on the heels of a February offering by Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co.,

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