"In another departure for HBC, he intends to separate the marketing and merchandising functions at the chains. Different executives will now be responsible for building the chains' brands and picking the right products to be displayed in the stores."This--? What does THIS mean? I mean...
"shifted to more high-end labels, dropped older fashion brands such as Liz Claiborne and added hot names such as Coach."I wouldn't be sad to see "her" go. XD
article source: theglobeandmail
From HBC.ca:
Hbc is Canada's largest diversified general merchandise retailer, operating The Bay -- a major department store, Zellers -- a mass merchandise format, Home Outfitters -- a kitchen, bed and bath specialty store, and value-priced Fields stores. With more than 580 retail outlets and nearly 60,000 associates in Canada, Hbc provides Canadians with stylish, quality merchandise at great value, through retail banners focused on exceptional customer service."
Mamo-chan no... no sheep counting this early in da morning! *skips the track*