Tony Hsieh dies at 46, Sycamore snaps up Ann Taylor, Best Buy tests SKUs on floor for fulfillment, Big Six retailers +18.5%

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1. Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has died at age 46. Written by Matthew Schwartz.
2. Sycamore snaps up Ann Taylor and other remaining Ascena brands for $540M. Coverage from Daphne Howland.
3. Best Buy tests limited SKUs on store floor to make space for fulfillment. Story by Shefali Kapadia.
4. Customer Growth Partners has updated its holiday forecast to a 5.8% year-over-year growth, to a record $749 billion. Reporting from Marianne Wilson.

Source: Tony Hsieh, Former Zappos CEO, Dies At 46 | NPR

Source: Sycamore snaps up Ann Taylor, other remaining Ascena brands for $540M | Retail Dive

Source: Best Buy tests limited SKUs on store floor to make space for fulfillment | Supply Chain Dive

Source: CPG: ‘Big six’ retailers up 18.5% combined, pointing to record holiday sales | CSA

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