Management

Kohl's Cuts 3 Executives in Organizational Shake-Up
February 15, 2016 at 12:16 pm

Kohl's Corp. has eliminated three high-level corporate positions as the company continues to search for ways to revive sluggish performance and rekindle growth. The shake-up comes just one week after the retailer reported lackluster sales in the fourth quarter and sliced its 2015 earnings projection. Now gone from the Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based company are Krista Berry, executive…

The 5 Ways Ed Lampert Destroyed Sears
February 12, 2016 at 10:12 am

USAToday alerted investors this week that when Sears Holdings reports results on Feb. 25, they will be horrible. Revenues down another 8.7 percent vs. last year. Same-store sales down 7.1 percent. To deal with ongoing losses the company plans to close another 50 stores, and sell another $300 million of assets. For most investors, employees…

The Top Women in Retail 2016: Emilie Arel Scott, CEO, Quidsi
February 10, 2016 at 3:15 pm

What do you enjoy most about working in the retail industry? My dad was a small business owner, Arel’s Flowers & Gifts, for 35 years — it just closed this year. The store was another member of our family and a big part of our small…

The Top Women in Retail 2016: Jan Singer, Former CEO, Spanx
February 10, 2016 at 2:49 pm

What do you enjoy most about working in the retail industry? The consumer connection, the art and science, and the innovation. If you weren’t working in the retail industry, what do you think you’d be doing? Tech, travel and philanthropy. How would you describe your leadership style?…

The Top Women in Retail 2016: Lisa Gersh, CEO, Goop
February 10, 2016 at 1:43 pm

What do you enjoy most about working in the retail industry? The ability to create and curate amazing experiences for customers. If you weren’t working in the retail industry, what do you think you would be doing? If they would have me, I would be the head…