by Peter Giannetti | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles, Trade Shows & Associations
The International Housewares Association (IHA) announced that Target’s top home merchant, Mara Sirhal, will present the retail keynote at the 2026 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) conference this fall. CHESS 2026 is set for September 29-30, 2026, at the...
by Mike Duff | Jul 29, 2024 | Retail Articles
Qurate Retail Group has appointed Mara Sirhal chief merchandising officer for QVC U.S., the company’s largest business unit. Before moving to QVC, Sirhal (pictured above) was chief merchant and brand officer for Saks Off 5th, for which she led the merchandising,...
by Mike Duff | Sep 2, 2022 | Retail Articles
As it announced the successful completion of financing agreements the day after revealing plans to change the company’s strategic direction, including a re-emphasis on national brands, Bed Bath & Beyond has become the subject of greater scrutiny as to its...
by Mike Duff | Aug 31, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Bed Bath & Beyond released a strategic update focused on changes to meet customer demand, drive growth and profitability, and improve its balance sheet and cash flows as the company reported on changes to the executive suite, a refocus on national brands, buybuy...
by Mike Duff | Jun 29, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Mark Tritton’s exit from Bed Bath & Beyond after a 23% first-quarter comparable sales decline leaves a key question: What’s next for the struggling retailer attempting a full-scale transformation at a pivotal time for the home and housewares business?...
