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Consumers Demand Discounts Even When Buying Diamonds Amid Inflation
Retail // June 13, 2024

As consumers continue to be concerned about their financial situations, shoppers are looking for deals and discounts even when making major purchases such as buying diamond jewelry. Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer, shared on a call with analysts Thursday (June 13) discussing...

Nordstrom Sees Exclusive Events Drive Luxury Shoppers’ Loyalty
Earnings // May 30, 2024

As retailers look for ways to boost sales with their most loyal customers, Nordstrom is finding that supplementing its digital loyalty program with in-person events is driving engagement. On a call with analysts Thursday (May 30) discussing the company’s first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results,...

Department Stores Aim to Attract Gen Z and Millennials
Retail // May 20, 2024

Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and other department stores are reportedly facing a pressing challenge in attracting younger customers. The rise of social media, specialty retailers, big-box stores and online platforms has led younger consumers like millennials and Generation Z to explore alternatives to traditional department stores, CNBC reported Monday (May...

Report: Sycamore Partners Interested in Taking Nordstrom Private
Retail // May 03, 2024

Sycamore Partners, a buyout equity firm that owns department store operator Belk, is reportedly among the firms interested in taking Nordstrom private. The company is engaged in negotiations that are likely to take weeks, and there is no certainty that a deal will be reached,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Trouble Ahead for Department Stores as Luxury Brands Move Direct-to-Consumer

February 12, 2024
As luxury brands increasingly find ways to create direct relationships with their customers, high-end department store chains are facing new challenges. Ralph Lauren, for its part, reported Thursday (Feb. 8) that it saw global direct-to-consumer (D2C) comparable store sales rise 9% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, gaining 1.7 million new D2C customers. […]

MyTheresa Pivots to Savvy Shoppers With Serious Spending Power

November 28, 2023
Although the aspirational shopper appears to have paused extravagant spending, MyTheresa is cashing in on the enthusiasm of savvy shoppers who still have some serious shopping power. In its latest...

Retailers Play the Value Card to Capture Consumer Spend

November 28, 2023
Whether a retailer rang up a sales symphony or lagged behind this quarter, they all evaluated a common make-or-break factor: the significance of delivering value to the customer. And if...

Thinking Small Might Be Retail’s New Big Trend

May 31, 2023
Merchants are embracing smaller footprints in a greater effort to cut costs and renew customer focus. Marking a significant shift in retailer strategy, major stores determined to adapt to the...

Quick Reads
Department Stores Aim to Attract Gen Z and Millennials

May 20, 2024
Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and other department stores are reportedly facing a pressing challenge in attracting younger customers. The rise of social media, specialty retailers, big-box stores and online platforms has led younger consumers like millennials and Generation Z to explore alternatives to traditional department stores, CNBC reported Monday (May 20). To address the issue, these retailers have announced plans […]

Report: Sycamore Partners Interested in Taking Nordstrom Private

May 03, 2024
Sycamore Partners, a buyout equity firm that owns department store operator Belk, is reportedly among the firms interested in taking Nordstrom private. The company is engaged in negotiations that are...

Nordstrom to Roll Out Digital Marketplace, Enhanced Search Feature

April 29, 2024
Nordstrom will roll out a new digital marketplace on its website, Nordstrom.com, along with an enhanced search feature. The marketplace will provide the luxury retailer’s customers with a wider selection of products,...

Nordstrom CEO, President Aim to Take Company Private

April 18, 2024
Nordstrom CEO Erik Nordstrom and President Pete Nordstrom have told the retailer’s board that they’re interested in taking the company private. As a result, the board has formed a special committee of independent and disinterested...