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Mothercare CEO exit's role as David Wood takes charge

London - Mark Newton-Jones, the CEO of maternity and babywear retailer Mothercare has stepped from his role at the company after four years, as the British company named industry veteran David Wood its new CEO. Effective immediately, Wood's appointment at Mothercare sees the retailer bring in fresh leadership to help complete its transformation...

Fashion

Kmart launches Spencer by Jaclyn Smith line

Kmart brand partner Jaclyn Smith is now launching a new collaboration next month. The collection will be available next month as an infant wear line called Spencer by Jaclyn Smith. Launching in select stores, the collaboration will be available September 17 and will be available through Kmart.com as well. Drawing inspiration from her...

Retail

Sears to close 30 locations in 2017

Department store Sears announced more closures for the upcoming year. On Tuesday, Sears announced that it would shutter 30 Sears and Kmart locations, according to Business Insider. The closures for Kmart include Riverside, California; Port Charlotte, Florida; Tacoma, Washington; London, Kentucky; Jasper, Alabama; and more. There will be two...