by Chandler Harvey | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured News, Retail Articles
JCPenney is putting $1 billion back into the business in an effort to boost the omnichannel customer experience — including technology and physical store upgrades— elevate merchandising and advance supply chain operations. Katie Mullen, JCPenney chief customer...
by Mike Duff | Mar 15, 2023 | Retail Articles
The Home Depot has appointed William “Billy” Bastek executive vice president of merchandising. He replaces Jeff Kinnaird, who has decided to leave Home Depot, the company announced. A 33-year Home Depot veteran, Bastek was senior vice president of...
by Mike Duff | Jan 31, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
With an emphasis on interactivity, Walmart has unveiled a new merchandising format dubbed Time Well Spent meant to keep the company’s customers shopping longer. In a blog post by Alvis Washington, vp, marketing – store design, innovation and experience, Walmart...
by Peter Giannetti | Jan 27, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles, The Inspired Home Show 2022, Trade Shows & Associations
A record number of innovative and creative home and housewares retailers from across the world will be honored the annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program during The Inspired Home Show 2022. The Inspired Home Show and the International Housewares Association...
by Mike Duff | Aug 4, 2021 | Featured News, Retail Articles
After getting hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning of its 2020 fiscal year, The Container Store made a sharp turn-around in the 2021 first quarter. Net income was $17.7 million, or 35 cents per diluted share, in the quarter compared to a net loss of $16.7...
