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Skechers to Reward College Designers with Paws for a Cause Scholarship
For the third year, Skechers will sponsor the Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship, rewarding college students and helping pets in need via Skechers’ philanthropic BOBS movement. Two (human) winners…
News August 26
Save A Lot Promotes COO to Top Post
Save A Lot has named Bill Mayo, the supermarket’s current COO, as its new CEO. Current leader Fred Boehler will be stepping back from day-to-day management but will remain active…
News August 26
Lululemon Names First C-Level AI Officer
Lululemon has tapped AI and retail veteran Ranju Das for a newly created position, Chief AI and Technology Officer, effective Sept. 2, 2025. Lululemon’s current CIO Julie Averill will leave…
News August 26
How Pre-Orders Give Brands Flexibility to Thrive During Unprecedented Times
Think back five years. COVID-19 had a ripple effect on the global supply chain, throwing the retail industry into upheaval. Brands pivoted quickly, embracing ecommerce and introducing contactless solutions. During…
Executive Viewpoints August 26
The Tech Retailers are Eyeing: AI, Yes, but also RFID and Mobile POS
As one of the industry’s largest providers of retail technology, Aptos is intimately attuned to retailers’ challenges and needs. This year at the company’s series of Engage Direct retailer conferences,…
Features August 26
Dillard’s Buys Longview, Texas Mall that it Anchors
Department store retailer Dillard’s and mixed-use real estate developer Trademark Property Co., have purchased the 646,000-square-foot Longview Mall in Longview, Texas, where Dillard’s is an anchor store, marking the first…
News August 25
Urban Outfitters Features New and Vintage Levi’s in Second ‘On Rotation’ Iteration
Urban Outfitters (UO) has teamed up with Levi’s for its second On Rotation shop-in-shop program, designed to create a one-of-a-kind denim destination blending Levi’s styles with the Urban Outfitters sensibility.…
News August 25
Best Buy and Microsoft Celebrate Teens’ Creativity with Limited-Edition Tablet Covers
Best Buy and Microsoft have collaborated to produce a limited-edition version of the Microsoft Surface 13” Keyboard (a.k.a. Type Covers) decorated with artwork created by a Best Buy Teen Tech…
News August 25
Are Influencers Losing Value or is Your Business Leaving Impact on the Table?
Spoiler alert: Many brands are not reaching their full impact when it comes to working with influencers. What was once considered a niche, experimental part of marketing has officially cemented…
Executive Viewpoints August 25
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