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Tillys Names Former Boardriders Americas President Nate Smith CEO
Nate Smith has been named the new President and CEO of Tillys and will have a seat on the board.
News July 29How Retailers can Maximize the ‘Happy Accident’ of a Product Collaboration that Goes Viral
Product scarcity has been a successful retailing strategy for many years, particularly in the luxury sector. Part of the thrill of owning a Birkin bag is the knowledge that Hermès…
Features July 29Why In-Stock Visibility Should be Retail’s Top Priority in 2025
As we look ahead to the retail challenges and opportunities in the second half of 2025, one priority will be central: in-stock visibility. The ability to see — accurately, in…
Executive Viewpoints July 29Bed Bath & Beyond will Return to Brick-and-Mortar Aug. 8 Complete with Iconic Coupons
The two-year absence of Bed Bath & Beyond from the brick-and-mortar landscape will come to an end on Aug. 8 in Nashville, Tenn., when the brand opens its first Bed…
News July 28UPDATE: Kizik Sues Skechers for Infringing on its Hands-Free Shoe Tech: ‘This is a Category we Created’
[Update as of July 28, 2025] Skechers has responded to the Kizik lawsuit in a public statement, promising to “vigorously defend” itself against the fellow footwear brand’s “baseless” patent infringement…
News July 28Tractor Supply Plans 100 New Stores in 2026, Forecasts Strong Net Sales Increase for FY 2025
Celebrating a positive Q2, Tractor Supply reaffirmed its fiscal guidance for the remainder of FY 2025 and revealed that it plans to open 100 new stores next year. The rural-oriented…
News July 28Kroger Debuts Tool to Access Teacher-Specific Back-to-School Shopping Lists
Kroger has introduced the Kroger Back to School List, an online tool that provides parents with access to the shopping lists provided by their kids’ teachers. Customers can find their…
News July 28How Retailers can Master Tenant-to-Tenant Migrations Without Disruption
The retail sector has seen an intense wave of transformation in recent years, fueled by shifting consumer behaviors, digital acceleration and a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures and…
Executive Viewpoints July 28What U.S. SMBs Can Learn from Alibaba.com’s Playbook
Featuring: Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager at Alibaba.com Alibaba may be known for its massive scale — but at the heart of its U.S. strategy is something much more focused:…
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