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HomeGoods launches e-commerce arm
With its latest online store, off-pricer TJX Cos. is expanding its digital sales efforts in a sector that has long shunned internet retailing.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hims & Hers
Hims & Hers debuts anti-aging, acne skincare products
The telehealth company, which went public in January through a SPAC deal, has had strong sales growth over the past year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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TrendlineHow artificial intelligence is shaping retail
More retailers are leaning on AI as a tool, tapping into the tech to improve customer service and support supply chain functions.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Nordstrom debuts Home concept in New York, retail's big IPO wave
A two-story retail experience opened at the department store's flagship, and Mattress Firm and Guitar Center are the latest to confidentially file to go public.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 24, 2021 -
Courtesy of ThredUp, Madewell
Madewell, ThredUp open secondhand store in Brooklyn
The pop-up will be around until the end of October, with the goal of educating shoppers about the potential future of circular fashion.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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A former J. Crew store employee is now one of its star collaborators
Blackstock & Weber founder Chris Echevarria, who as a store employee once caught Mickey Drexler's attention, sees the classic men's loafer as an ideal canvas.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2021 -
PetSmart launches online pharmacy
The retailer has partnered with a veterinarian company to handle prescription orders across the country.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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American Dream opens luxury wing, 'The Avenue'
The good news for the beleaguered mall is that wealthier consumers seem to be driving the economy right now. The bad news, still, is the pandemic.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Oracle RetailMeeting the new luxury retail shopper
Now is the time for luxury retailers to begin shifting their priorities to keep up with changing consumer preferences and focusing on the necessary products, services, and values of the moment.
By Greg Flinn, Oracle Retail-Solutions Director • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Sponsored by BoltIt’s time to make payment processing part of your customer experience
Learn why legacy payment systems no longer meet today's shoppers' demands for great customer experiences.
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Baby boomers driving this year's apparel rebound: NPD
Older folks are refreshing their wardrobes, buying more online and outspending millennials and Gen Z, according to the firm's Consumer Tracking Service.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 17, 2021 -
Chewy unveils marketplace service for veterinarians
The DTC company launched Practice Hub, which allows vets to set prices, create preapproved prescriptions and earn revenue.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Holiday sales could spike 9% in 2021: Deloitte
Last year's spending growth during the season surprised many retail observers. This year could be even better.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Shoppers returning to their earlier pandemic behaviors, research finds
The delta variant of the coronavirus is undermining consumer sentiment heading into the holidays, according to several reports.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of Peloton
Peloton launches private label apparel brand
Peloton Apparel features men's, women's and gender-neutral styles, but enters into a category with fierce competitors like Lululemon and Athleta.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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Report: Personalization and advanced analytics top list of retail initiatives for 2021
As the pandemic continues to accelerate retailers' shift to a more digital world, a Forrester report shows that it may have also shaped their priorities.
By Maria Monteros • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Petco expands its subscription box service
The retailer has added more options to its PupBox offering as it works to sustain the sales gains it experienced this past year.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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ColumnSKU'd: Shein is holding a fashion design contest. And judges are fending off the public's 'negativity'
The Shein X 100K Challenge highlights up-and-coming talent. It works as long as no one asks questions about the company's business practices.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of Ikea US
Ikea plots resale for US stores
The furniture company, which already offers buyback and resale elsewhere, is testing the services in suburban Philadelphia for a limited time.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart
ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Walmart, Dove partner for inclusive baby line and Hermès sells a $1,125 dog bowl
The mass merchant wants to fill a gap in the category, and the luxury brand unveiled a product for furry friends that enjoy the finer things.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: Delta's looming impact on retail
On this episode, Daphne Howland and Ben Unglesbee discuss the implications of the new variant on the industry.
By Retail Dive Team • Aug. 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters launches resale marketplace Nuuly Thrift
The platform will accept products for resale from any brand, and will act as the sister company to Nuuly Rent.
By Kaarin Moore • Updated Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Express wants to win customers back with this new store concept. Take a look inside.
Express Edit boasts a smaller footprint and a curated selection of its product assortment. But, will it draw the audience it wants?
By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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OpinionHow well-performing retailers navigated the pandemic, and best practices for the years ahead
Retailers that survived the pandemic should adopt these practices of the winners, who had a few critical things in common, writes Bill Kearney, managing director of White Oak Commercial Finance.
By Bill Kearney • Aug. 18, 2021 -
Courtesy of Old Navy
Old Navy shifts to inclusive sizing in all stores and online
The value brand previously offered extended sizes only online and in separate areas at a limited number of stores, a practice increasingly out of favor.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2021 -
July retail sales up 11.5% despite consumers traveling, dining out
Growth compared to 2019 outpaced the year-over-year rise, partly because shoppers are flush with savings thanks to governmental support.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 17, 2021
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