Day: December 28, 2019

Arts and Crafts Company Michaels Taps Walmart Exec

The leadership shuffle continues among some of retail’s top executives.  This time Walmart is losing Ashley Buchanan, chief merchandising and chief operating officer for Walmart U.S.’s e-commerce business. Starting Jan. 6, Buchanan will join the Michaels Companies as its new president and chief executive officer designate. He’s also been added to the craft and framing […]

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As Online Holiday Sales Soar, So Does the Burden of Returns

As economists are expecting online holiday sales to show an 18 to 19 percent year-over-year growth rate, retailers and brands are faced with a record number of product returns. Companies are also dealing with steeper shipping costs, which is now becoming a top expense. One carrier alone is expecting nearly 2 million returns on Jan. […]

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Green People: New Designer Patrick McDowell, Not a ‘One Trick Pony’

Upcycling materials is nothing new for fashion designers, but there is something to be noted about the way sustainably minded designer Patrick McDowell views (and speaks about) the industry that is fresh. The 24-year-old Central Saint Martins grad bashes the wholesale model in favor of his mental health and partners instead with the likes of Depop […]

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Selfridges Bucks Disappointing Boxing Day Sales Trends in Britain

LONDON – Wet, windy weather – and a torrent of pre-Christmas discounting – dented Boxing Day sales across the U.K., with premium and luxury, multi-brand stores such as Selfridges faring far better than their high street counterparts and the big retail chains. In terms of footfall, it was the worst Boxing Day in almost a […]

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WWD’s Superlatives 2019

Best Couple: Marc Jacobs and Char DeFrancesco Biggest Overachiever: Jennifer Lopez Most mysterious: Adam Driver Rookie of the Year: Megan Thee Stallion Life of the Party: Lizzo Most Popular: Sally Rooney Best Instagram Boyfriend: Leonardo DiCaprio Biggest Gossip: Diplo Most Likely to Be Late to Class: Yeehaw Agenda Drama King: Jeff Bezos Biggest Flirt: Pete […]

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