Retailers often overuse the term “flagship” by assigning the designation to many of their stores undeservedly. Not so with J.McLaughlin, the classic all-American sportswear retailer known for its signature prints. “We have one flagship — our store on Madison Avenue between 92nd and 93rd Streets. It feels like home. It’s one of our original stores,” […]
Looking back, 2019 might go down in the history books as the year of the “agitated citizen.” From the yellow-vested protesters in France to the near-daily demonstrations that occurred in Hong Kong, the year was marked by a flurry of protests, demonstrations and social justice activations. And while the causes ranged from fighting against climate […]
Former chief revenue officer and chief financial officer of Affirm, Rob Pfeifer, has joined Extend, the extended warranty start-up that works with digital retailers, as chief revenue officer. The API-first solution company confirmed the appointment and said Pfeifer will “be adapting the playbook he used to grow Affirm into the giant it is today to […]
The latest influencer brand doesn’t include a single eye shadow palette — rather, it’s a clean hair-care line targeted at Millennial moms. Mindy McKnight, founder of the YouTube channel CuteGirlsHairstyles and mother to twin-fluencers Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight, has partnered with Maesa to develop Hairitage by Mindy. Billed as cruelty-free and vegan, the line is […]
Despite the rapid growth of e-commerce ($740 billion projected in 2023 in the U.S. alone), traditional retail continues to dominate. According to the Small Business Administration, the retail trade industry in the U.S. includes more than 2.6 million small businesses. So, if you’re thinking about starting a retail business, you will have many competitors. Here […]