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Claire’s Hires Children’s Place, Zara Vet as Chief Merchandising Officer

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Previously, Lima-Guinehut served as Director of International Merchandising for Destination Maternity from 2011 until 2014 and held roles of increasing responsibility at Zara , Camuto Group , Ralph Lauren and Fifth & Pacific Companies (now known as Kate Spade & Co. ). “I’m

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Next-Gen Co-Brand Cards are Tailored to You, by You

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But now consumers want intangible benefits, including tailored experiences. Up-and-coming Generation Z (born in the mid- to late-’90s through 2010) consumers are increasingly interested in personalized offers and non-monetary benefits. Some things to think through: What are the customers’ needs?

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Dollar Shave Club Selects Subscription Specialist as Solution Provider

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As a subscription-first brand, our mission is to deliver exceptional consumer experiences that help men and women take better care of their bodies so they can be their best selves,” said Ranil Wiratunga, Chief Digital Officer and Global GM of DTC at Dollar Shave Club in a statement. “As

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Trove Promotes President to CEO as Founder Takes Executive Chairman Title

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Former CEO Andy Ruben, who occupied the position since founding the company in 2011, will continue to work with Trove as its Executive Chairman. Her career, spanning more than 20 years, includes general management, marketing and commercial responsibilities including global consumer goods, payments, ecommerce and digital marketing.

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Famous Footwear Parent Caleres Outlines Executive Changes

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She joined Caleres as President in 2004 and by 2006 she became COO, before being named to the CEO and President roles in 2011. During her career, Sullivan also worked with The Stride Rite Corporation as COO and held consumer brand management and sales roles at companies including M&M/Mars and The Mennen Company.

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Etsy Enters Booming Resale Sector with $1.6B Acquisition of Depop

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billion as it looks to extend its reach both in the apparel sector and with Gen Z consumers. Depop’s peer-to-peer marketplace for secondhand fashion is the 10 th -most-visited shopping site among Gen Z consumers in the U.S., Founded in 2011, the marketplace first launched in the UK and then expanded to the U.S. and Australia.

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Delta variant is tanking consumer sentiment

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American consumers are deeply concerned about the spread of the Delta variant and its potential impact on every aspect of their lives. The University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer sentiment index for early August fell to its lowest level since 2011, making it one of the three biggest declines over the past 50 years.