Bluedot: Inflation Looms Over Holiday Shopping

Bluedot: Inflation Looms Over Holiday Shopping

Inflation will have a major impact on how consumers approach the upcoming holiday season, according to Bluedot, which tracks customer arrivals at stores and websites. In Bluedot’s third annual Holiday Shopping Habits report, based on a September survey of more...
Staples Debuts Deals in Back to School Push

Staples Debuts Deals in Back to School Push

As the back-to-school shopping season peaks, Staples is offering products for under $1 on select supplies that top teacher’s lists as well as fun, new prints kids will want to show off in the classroom, the company announced, even as it touts the benefit of using the...
JCPenney Appoints CFO, Presses BTS Strategy

JCPenney Appoints CFO, Presses BTS Strategy

As it continues to position itself for future growth, JCPenney announced that it has appointed Stephanie Plaines CFO and provided details of its strategy to drive back-to-school sales. Plaines most recently served as CFO at Jones Lang LaSalle, a commercial real estate...
Bed Bath & Beyond Reworks Loyalty Program

Bed Bath & Beyond Reworks Loyalty Program

In a new loyalty program initiative, Bed Bath & Beyond has debuted Welcome Rewards, a program that offers savings, benefits and special perks to customers who shop online and in stores nationwide at the company’s namesake stores as well as, buybuy BABY, and...