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Why some retail has been resilient against Amazon
It's about the products — and the people.
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Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationCorrugated packaging: Essential for retail success and protection
Protect products and profits: How corrugated packaging ensures damage-free deliveries.
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Party City taps Instacart for same-day delivery
Customers can now get delivery in as fast as an hour from over 700 of the retailer’s stores across the country.
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The RealReal CEO out after less than 2 years
Rati Sahi Levesque, who helped found the company in 2011, has replaced John Koryl, who arrived in February last year and has now left the company.
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Amazon’s top grocery executive exits
Tony Hoggett, the retailer’s senior vice president of worldwide grocery stores, is leaving after nearly three years at the company.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Kate Spade launches M&M’S collection and Nike extends partnership with NBA, WNBA
The fashion company announced a sweet collaboration, while the athletics brand is signing on for another 12 years with the basketball associations.
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Walmart parodies TV hits in Black Friday ‘advertainment’ series
“Deals of Desire” taps into customers’ “main character energy” and follows similar efforts from the retailer that bridge content and commerce.
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Jennifer Hudson stars in Old Navy’s latest holiday campaign
The campaign, dubbed “Love is in the House,” will air across cinemas, social media, primetime networks and streaming services.
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As the 118th Congress winds up its session, the National Retail Federation continues its push against retail crime
The trade group is holding its third straight “Fight Retail Crime Day” amid ongoing questions surrounding the scope of shrink and theft.
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Amazon warns of West Coast capacity constraints
Cross-docking inefficiencies are leading to issues bringing inventory into the company's fulfillment network, experts say.
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Columbia revamps creative strategy with new top marketer, agency
Matthew Sutton, previously of digital-first brands like The Black Tux, is tasked with bringing product strategy and marketing closer together.
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Let the ghoul times roll: Why retailers love Halloween
Companies are engaging with the fall holiday earlier than ever. Because, as it turns out, Halloween is a big moneymaker.
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Most consumers plan to shop online this holiday season
While some people started shopping during October’s promotions most consumers plan to start next month, according to research by Bain & Compnay.
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Consumer demand, star ambassadors key to Skechers’ record Q3 growth
The footwear company is trying to sustain its momentum by pushing deeper into its product offering for team-based sports.
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Deep DiveWhy apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards
The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.
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Tractor Supply to acquire online pet pharmacy
The move expands the retailer’s market opportunity. Meanwhile, new locations spurred Q3 sales, as store comps and net income declined.
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Tapestry and Capri merger blocked in win for FTC
The owners of Coach and Michael Kors plan to appeal the decision, but experts say it’s unlikely the deal will go through.
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Inside the Store: Sam’s Club unveils its store of the future
Shoppers must use Scan & Go at the newly opened Dallas-area location, which boasts a large sushi island, pizza-making robot and more e-commerce fulfillment tools.
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7-Eleven to open over 600 stores under new design by 2027
The retailer’s newest format features “a larger product assortment and expanded food and beverage offerings,” CEO Joseph DePinto told investors.
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Indochino names vice president of retail sales and operations
Sean Wrenn was most recently vice president of direct retail at Kendra Scott and also has experience from Abercrombie & Fitch and Aéropostale.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker partners with the Chicago Bulls, H&M pops up in New York
The footwear retailer’s deal includes a series of community events, in-store activations and more, while the apparel retailer’s pop-up store runs for two months.
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Beyond’s revenue falls nearly 17% in Q3
The company said it wants to reduce fixed expenses by an annualized $65 million heading into 2025.
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The Paper Store dedicates $60M to brick-and-mortar expansion
This year the retailer’s largely Northeast fleet has grown by 10% to more than 100 stores, and its five-year plan includes a move into new markets.
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Inside Walmart’s pop culture-heavy 2024 holiday campaign
Nods to films and TV shows like “Gilmore Girls” and “Christmas Vacation” aim to cut through the crowded retail marketing ecosystem this season.
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PetSmart taps former Foot Locker chief as CEO
Ken Hicks — who was also previously the chief executive at Academy Sports and Outdoors — replaces J.K. Symancyk, who left last month.
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Amazon to end same-day delivery service from retailers’ local stores
The program, called Amazon Today, will operate until Jan. 24, as the company streamlines its fast shipping offerings.
