Department Stores

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Macy’s Stock
Morgan Stanley Downgrades Macy’s Stock
May 11, 2018  |  Retail

Following a downgraded rating from Morgan Stanley, Macy’s stock dropped more than 3 percent on Thursday (May 10). The investment bank had put an “underweight”...

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Macy’s Buys Themed Concept Store
Macy’s Buys Themed Concept Store
May 07, 2018  |  Retail

As it tests out new retail concepts such as pop-up shops, Macy’s has acquired a retail store in New York City that has a rotating...

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Consumer Convenience, Retail And Payments Disintermediation
Consumer Convenience, Retail And Payments Disintermediation
April 23, 2018  |  Innovation

Disintermediating the established intermediaries has become something of an art form in payments and retail these days. Physical retail is being disintermediated by a host...

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Why Macy’s Is Where Martha Stewart Wants To Be
Why Macy’s Is Where Martha Stewart Wants To Be
April 19, 2018  |  Retail

A lot has been written in recent years about everything that has gone wrong at Macy’s. The storied department store is a bit more than...

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How Co-Branded Credit Cards Evolved From The Early 1900s Department Store
How Co-Branded Credit Cards Evolved From The Early 1900s Department Store
April 03, 2018  |  Payment Methods

In the early 1900s, department stores came up with a novel idea to help their customers pay for their purchases: Customers could use metal plates —...

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Millions Of Saks, Lord & Taylor Store Cards May Have Been Breached
Millions Of Saks, Lord & Taylor Store Cards May Have Been Breached
April 02, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Retailer Hudson’s Bay has disclosed that customers at Saks and Lord & Taylor stores in North America have had their payment cards compromised. The breach,...

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Macy’s Pushes Private Labels
Macy’s Pushes Private Labels
March 26, 2018  |  Retail

Macy’s has been suffering from a slump in sales, but it’s hoping a renewed focus on private label brands will improve its outlook with investors. According to Jeff Gennette,...

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H&M Targets Chinese Shoppers With Alibaba’s Tmall Launch
H&M Targets Chinese Shoppers With Alibaba’s Tmall Launch
March 22, 2018  |  Retail

In an effort to better compete in China, H&M has rolled out its core brand on Alibaba’s Tmall. The move marks the first time H&M...

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 Why Every Retailer Needs To Act Like A Software Company  
 Why Every Retailer Needs To Act Like A Software Company  
March 13, 2018  |  Data Drivers

Fleet of foot and fickle of mind, consumers are flocking to retailers -- online, and to buy direct.  In the latest Data Drivers, EDITED CEO, Geoff...

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