Leadership
May 31, 2017 at 2:54 pm
Office Depot recently announced leadership changes that will affect a wide range of its operations. The new appointments include the following: Steve Calkins has been named president of Office Depot's Business Solutions division, which focuses on the office supply retailer's B-to-B customers. He joined the company's legal team in 2003, and had served as Office…
May 24, 2017 at 1:40 pm
If you’re looking for a new senior-level job in the retail industry, you might want to reach out to Wooden Street, India’s first custom online furniture store, or Shaw Floors, a full-service flooring company with more than $4 billion in sales and 25,000 employees. Why? Because employees at these companies have the most likeable CEOs, according to…
May 12, 2017 at 8:58 am
I’m excited to announce that this year Total Retail is a media partner for Retail East: The CPG & Retail Executive Summit. The event, which is returning to New York City for the fourth consecutive year on May 16, will be a great opportunity to network with retail and consumer products goods (CPG) professionals as they…
May 10, 2017 at 5:08 pm
Total Retail’s Winter 2017 issue featured its seventh annual Top Women in Retail list. Among the questions asked of this year’s honorees was, “What's the best advice you ever received, and who gave you the advice?” Here are select answers to that question from some of this year’s award winners. Becky Gebhardt, Executive…
May 3, 2017 at 9:27 am
Large retailers need a chief digital officer (CDO), or someone with the same charter, to drive holistic and consistent digital experiences across an entire brand. If you're not convinced, I suggest you go back to Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Trends, understand why Deloitte gave the title a “superpower,” or try to comprehend the idea of…
April 20, 2017 at 10:38 am
The question below was included in the cover story of Total Retail’s Winter issue, Top Women in Retail 2017. Among the questions asked, “How would you describe your leadership style?” Here are select answers to that question from some of this year’s honorees.
April 18, 2017 at 11:03 am
As part of the Winter 2017 issue, Total Retail interviewed its Top Women in Retail honorees. Among the questions asked, "What do you enjoy most about working in the retail industry?" Here are select answers to that question from some of this year's honorees.
April 17, 2017 at 10:19 am
Crate and Barrel's CEO, Doug Diemoz, who is being sued by his former employer, Restoration Hardware, for stealing trade secrets and breaching contracts, is out after less than two years at the Northbrook, Ill.-based retailer. The company confirmed Friday that Doug Diemoz, who was recruited from Restoration Hardware to head Crate & Barrel in 2015, left last…
April 5, 2017 at 3:32 pm
In today’s retail marketplace, more than ever, companies need to be ready to adapt. Fluctuations can happen rapidly and unexpectedly. It’s critical for employees at every level to understand a company’s strategy, particularly in times of change. The real challenge lies in making sure that strategy is conveyed clearly, consistently and authentically. You might be…
April 5, 2017 at 10:26 am
Payless ShoeSource filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, saying it needed to shore up its balance sheet in order to position itself for long-term survival in an increasingly tough retail landscape. The discount shoe retailer plans to immediately close 400 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and will also "aggressively manage" the rest of its real estate…
