Retailers will close up to 15,000 stores this year, more than double that in 2024. In addition, store closures will far outpace openings.
2025 Starts In A Burst Of Dealmaking: JCPenney Merger Into Catalyst Brands The Biggest
Christian Lacroix, Kapital, Laura Ashley, Stella McCartney, True Religion, Urban Skin RX, Vera Wang, and Vince have new owners. JCPenney has merged with SPARC Group.
Jewelry Market Splinters As True Luxury Richemont Rises And Accessible Signet Falls
Richemont delivered stunning holiday quarter performance with luxury jewelry sales up 14%, while Signet reported holiday accessible/mass-market jewelry sales down 2%.
Macy’s Appoints Former Hermès CEO To The Board. Will It Matter?
Macy’s Inc. has appointed Robert Chavez, former Hermes Americas CEO, to the board. He faces challenges influencing strategy of the company that needs changes.
Nordstrom Family Back In Charge As It Goes Private With Help From Liverpool
Nordstrom Inc. has accepted a bid valued at $6.25 billion from the Nordstrom family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool to take the company private.
