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What is Revlon’s next chapter?
The brand was exploring a sale even before the pandemic, but the current environment isn’t ideal for a bankrupt company trying to figure out next steps.
Kaarin Moore • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Retail looks beyond its old love — the movies
Toys and feature films go together like butter and popcorn. But with lower ticket sales and fewer blockbusters, “it's not just about movies anymore.”
Cara Salpini • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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Is Amazon done disrupting retail?
The e-commerce giant is looking past the industry to expand its reach, and rivals have figured out ways to compete.
Daphne Howland • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Gift giving meets revenge living: Why experiences are so important this holiday season
Consumer spending this year could meet last year’s totals, but with fewer gifts expected to be given, landing the sale just got harder.
Jessica Deyo • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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Lululemon didn’t change activewear, it changed apparel
The Canadian brand introduced retail to athleisure. Now Brooks Brothers sells stretch dress shirts and Levi’s owns a yoga business.
Cara Salpini • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Holiday hangovers: Can retailers clear out their inventory piles as the season ramps up?
After declarations about “decisive” actions to clear excess goods earlier this year, levels are still high and markdowns rampant.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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UPS and FedEx rate increases are coming. Here’s how shippers can prepare.
Experts note that shipping rates are negotiable, but how amenable the delivery giants will be to concessions is up for debate.
Max Garland • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Gap’s real Yeezy problem
The struggling brand is left with garbage bags full of clothes from a collaboration meant to revitalize its fortunes.
Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Retail would like to buy a vowel
Brands are turning to naming strategies like spelling words incorrectly and cutting out vowels. But it’s about much more than domain availability.
Cara Salpini • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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Is Kohl’s ready for a change?
Activists are at it again, pushing the department store to improve its results. But some observers say it must do more than shake up its board.
Daphne Howland • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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A trip through holidays past and future shows COVID-19’s lasting impact on the season
Masks, distancing, curbside, October sales, out-of-stocks, inflation — the holidays have been evolving rapidly since the pandemic started. What changes are here to stay?
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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How tensions between FedEx Ground and its contractors reached a boiling point
The logistics giant's model for independent delivery providers is broken, an analyst said. One contractor is leading a push for change.
Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond is at risk of filing for bankruptcy. How did it get here?
The retailer has lost sales and market share all while experiencing mounting losses. And without a leader at the helm, it faces an inflection point.
Caroline Jansen • Aug. 19, 2022 -
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Back-to-school challenges marketers as shoppers focus on savings
Brand loyalty is out the window amid economic distress, tasking brands and retailers to find new ways to court once-faithful customers.
Jessica Deyo • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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As consumers return to stores, why would Amazon shut the door?
The e-retailer is expanding its grocery fleet and experimenting with apparel stores. But it has abandoned stand-alone brick and mortar for book sales and other merchandise.
Daphne Howland • July 25, 2022 -
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'We have to do something': Can retail close the gap on supply chain emissions?
The industry is woefully behind on scope 3 targets for greenhouse gases. Data poses steep challenges, but experts say retailers still can — and must — do more.
Ben Unglesbee • July 18, 2022 -
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Where does Sonia Syngal’s exit leave Gap?
With underperformance across its brands, many of the retailer’s problems are self-inflicted. But others are a sign of broader trouble in apparel.
Daphne Howland • July 13, 2022 -
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With closer scrutiny of apparel manufacturing, policymakers become the real fashion police
Momentum is building to more forcefully regulate the industry, which has poor track records on workers rights and the environment.
Daphne Howland • July 5, 2022 -
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DTC brands have long been vocal about the importance of sustainability. Is that enough?
As more direct-to-consumer companies find value in physical retail, they must consider how that fits into their goals.
Caroline Jansen • June 27, 2022 -
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How retailers' attitudes toward unionization clash with their ESG policies
Consumers and investors are concerned that the industry’s stance on issues like collective bargaining at overseas suppliers isn't being applied to U.S. operations.
Daphne Howland • June 21, 2022 -
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Can investors make retail sustainable?
Lenders and shareholders are tying ESG concerns to the capital they invest. Meanwhile, corporate finance teams in retail lag in leading on sustainability.
Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2022 -
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Retail is fundamentally bad for the environment. And doing better isn't easy.
Improving sustainability is a web of complexity for retailers. Ultimately, it may mean sidelining growth.
Cara Salpini • June 6, 2022 -
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Sneaker supremacy: Nike and Adidas battle for brand love
Duking it out over six decades, the athletic wear companies influenced sports marketing and culture like few others. Who dominates in the stretch ahead may hinge on innovation and acting on pledges.
Natalie Black (Koltun) • May 11, 2022 -
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Buy now, pay later players' losses grow as costs soar
BNPL providers are paying a hefty price to keep up with surging consumer demand for their financing services, spending large sums to add new tech and more employees.
Jonathan Berr • May 10, 2022 -
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For future growth, Reebok is looking to its past
A new owner could be an opportunity for the brand to reclaim some of its previous clout. But it's been a long time since Reebok's prime.
Cara Salpini • May 10, 2022
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