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Nordstrom to Wind Down Canada Operations, Closing 13 Stores and Ecommerce Site

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The ecommerce site closed on March 2, and the company expects to wind down its brick-and-mortar operations by late June 2023. Nordstrom’s Canadian operations employ approximately 2,500 people. “We We entered Canada in 2014 with a plan to build and sustain a long-term business there,” said Erik Nordstrom, CEO of Nordstrom Inc.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Prepares to Wind Down Operations in Chapter 11

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The retailer has received a commitment of approximately $240 million in debtor-in-possession financing from Sixth Street Specialty Lending to provide the necessary liquidity to support operations during the Chapter 11 process.

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Nordstrom C-Level Appointments Centralize Responsibility for Customer and Store Operations Strategies

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Aligning with Nordstrom’s Closer to You concept of cultivating a convenient and interconnected experience across both stores and digital platforms, the new appointments centralize customer strategy under Worzel, while store operations for Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are consolidated under Jamie Nordstrom. in a statement. “It

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Brooklinen Plans to Operate up to 30 Physical Stores by Late 2024

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Brooklinen’s digital operations remain an important part of the business. “The world of shopping has completely transformed since we got our start in 2014, and so has the way our customers experience Brooklinen,” said Fulop in a statement. ”

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

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Her most recent job was as SVP of Global Merchandising and Strategic Partnerships at The Children’s Place , where she was responsible for creating and delivering product strategies for all brands across multiple channels of distribution, as well as leading operations for the wholesale and international franchise businesses from 2014 to 2023.

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Alibaba Separates International and Domestic Commerce Operations, Names New CFO

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From 2014 to 2017, she was Alibaba’s Chief Customer Officer. “We have confidence in our local teams, and we are charting a path forward with a holistic strategic blueprint and organizational stability for winning our overseas markets.” . com , AliExpress and Taobao Deals.

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Square Debuts Appointment Booking App to Help Service Providers Connect with Customers

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Called Square Go , the new app integrates with the seller-facing Square Appointments service, which launched in 2014 and helps service providers schedule and manage customer appointments. Additionally, businesses can solicit private feedback through the app to better improve operations and customer service. for iOS devices. “We

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