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What Nordstrom’s ‘Poison Pill’ Says About the State of US Department Stores

The Seattle-based retailer made headlines this week with a shareholder plan that would fend off hostile takeovers. But unwanted suitors may be the least of its problems.

Retail

What Nordstrom’s ‘Poison Pill’ Says About the State of US Department Stores

The Seattle-based retailer made headlines this week with a shareholder plan that would fend off hostile takeovers. But unwanted suitors may be the least of its problems.


Retail

The New Rules of Off-Price Retail

Downturns typically mean a boom for discount retailers. But a glut of unsold merchandise and a surging resale sector are creating new pressures in the market.

Retail

The New Rules of Off-Price Retail

Downturns typically mean a boom for discount retailers. But a glut of unsold merchandise and a surging resale sector are creating new pressures in the market.


Retail

11 Honoré Acquired by Dia & Co.

The luxury e-commerce site was founded in 2017, and backed by investors like Forerunner Ventures and Norstrom.

Retail

11 Honoré Acquired by Dia & Co.

The luxury e-commerce site was founded in 2017, and backed by investors like Forerunner Ventures and Norstrom.


Workplace & Talent

Can Store Associates Work Remotely?

Flex schedules and remote work have fast become the standard among corporate workers but retailers have struggled to bring these opportunities to hourly jobs.

Workplace & Talent

Can Store Associates Work Remotely?

Flex schedules and remote work have fast become the standard among corporate workers but retailers have struggled to bring these opportunities to hourly jobs.


Retail

BoF Insights | Building Resilience and Value in Fashion’s Supply Chain

Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF’s perspective on the state of the fashion industry’s supply chain model, plus data-driven guidance on how companies can strengthen their supply chains in the face of pandemic and geopolitical challenges.

Retail

BoF Insights | Building Resilience and Value in Fashion’s Supply Chain

Read the latest BoF Insights report to get BoF’s perspective on the state of the fashion industry’s supply chain model, plus data-driven guidance on how companies can strengthen their supply chains in the face of pandemic and geopolitical challenges.


Luxury

Are Department Stores Still Relevant?

Selfridges’ sale for a lofty $5.4 billion suggests there is still life in the department store model. But how to grow in a shrinking category?

Luxury

Are Department Stores Still Relevant?

Selfridges’ sale for a lofty $5.4 billion suggests there is still life in the department store model. But how to grow in a shrinking category?


Workplace & Talent

How Retailers Can Prevent Robberies This Holiday Season

A spate of “smash and grab” robberies and similar organised theft incidents have dealt the latest blow to retailers looking to staff up at a critical time.

Workplace & Talent

How Retailers Can Prevent Robberies This Holiday Season

A spate of “smash and grab” robberies and similar organised theft incidents have dealt the latest blow to retailers looking to staff up at a critical time.


Retail

Can Department Stores Win Over Gen-Z?

Department stores are investing in private label brands, e-commerce offerings and product collaborations to capture younger consumers, but it remains to be seen if the strategy is working.

Retail

Can Department Stores Win Over Gen-Z?

Department stores are investing in private label brands, e-commerce offerings and product collaborations to capture younger consumers, but it remains to be seen if the strategy is working.


Beauty

Beauty’s Big Data Opportunity

Beauty brands are focusing on data analytics to inform their product development and marketing as the industry moves toward greater personalisation.

Beauty

Beauty’s Big Data Opportunity

Beauty brands are focusing on data analytics to inform their product development and marketing as the industry moves toward greater personalisation.


Sustainability

A Wave of Designers Is Changing the Conversation Around Cultural Appropriation

Young and emerging brands are seeking more sustainable ways to work with indigenous artisans to support and promote their craft.

Sustainability

A Wave of Designers Is Changing the Conversation Around Cultural Appropriation

Young and emerging brands are seeking more sustainable ways to work with indigenous artisans to support and promote their craft.