Neiman Marcus ventures into the mattress space

The luxury department store's move indicates that the already saturated category hasn't reached its peak yet.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 4, 2019

Does Le Tote hold a new beginning or the end for Lord & Taylor?

The department store is getting its last chance from an apparel rental service. If the strange deal works, it could be a game-changer for both. But the real winner may be HBC.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2019

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What's shaping the e-commerce landscape?

From pivots in digital strategies to challenges retailers must overcome with reverse logistics, here are some of the forces shaping online retail.

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DTC bedding brand Boll & Branch raises $100M

The startup, focused on sustainability and social impact, said it will use the fresh funds to grow its selling channels and expand into adjacent categories.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 27, 2019

ThriftBooks is not just an Amazon seller anymore

The used books seller launched on Marketplace over 15 years ago. What's next in its evolution as a disruptive retailer in its own right?

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 27, 2019

Target and Disney partner to open 25 toy shops

The entertainment giant is growing its retail presence with store-within-a-store concepts at Target, expanding the mass merchant's toy offerings.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2019

From coworking spaces to backyards: The next generation of showrooming

Digitally native brands like Outer and Burrow are exploring alternative ways to give consumers the opportunity to see their products in real life.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 26, 2019

Amazon tests 'Top Brand' badge for some fashion

The e-commerce giant has tags to boost some brands and products in its massive assortment, but risks creating confusion if it uses too many.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2019

Banana Republic will launch apparel rental next month

Along with the new monthly subscription, the Gap Inc.-owned brand said it will offer buy online, pick up in-store beginning this fall.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2019

A.C. Moore launches online artist marketplace

The marketplace, powered by Zibbet, will compete with Etsy and Amazon for attention from both sellers and buyers.

By Lisa Rowan • Aug. 16, 2019

Ulta highlights DTC brands with Sparked platform

Sephora recently launched a similar in-store merchandising initiative for makeup brands as both retailers bank on digital natives to drive traffic.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 14, 2019

Online retailers are transforming warehouse construction

U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 14, 2019

Kohl's to partner with emerging brands

"Curated by Kohl's" will rotate quarterly, with items sold in various departments, and a collaboration with Facebook is coming next spring.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2019

Allbirds steps outside the shoe market

With its socks launch the direct-to-consumer brand follows a familiar expansion trajectory into an adjacent category.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 13, 2019

Nike launches subscription for kids sneakers

The Nike Adventure Club service comes in three tiers ranging up to $50 a month and aims to make shopping easier for parents. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 13, 2019

Amazon entices some sellers with new price automation

'Sold by Amazon,' invite-only and free, helps the e-commerce giant maintain some control of price and selection as distribution shifts to its Marketplace.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2019

The bare truth: Why MeUndies grew its sizing and style options

Founder and CEO Jonathan Shokrian hopes to address customer feedback on fit with extended sizing and a new female-focused line.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 6, 2019

Moody's: Despite Amazon's online dominance, retail as competitive as ever

Analysts pointed to digital investments as a sign that consumers benefit from retailers' competition with Amazon, but critics see deeper problems. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 2, 2019

Etsy boosts guidance as Q2 profits soar

Shares tumbled late Thursday, though, as the marketplace's sales missed expectations. But executives say they're confident in the future.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2019

Zulily to lay off undisclosed number of employees amid sales slump

The flash sales site aims to return to growth through marketing improvements and a global expansion, executives said in May.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2019

Wayfair posts $182M loss

Net loss continues to widen for the online furniture retailer, raising concerns from analysts about the "long-term viability of the business."

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 1, 2019

Lingerie startup Lively snapped up by Wacoal for $85M

The 70-year-old company gains digital chops, while the upstart gets new manufacturing and distribution resources and the chance to go global.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2019

Retailers to outsource more e-commerce fulfillment

Consumer expectations are pushing companies toward more efficient order fulfillment, which may require a hybrid of insourced and outsourced operations. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 1, 2019

Pinterest rolls out browsable catalogs alongside Pins

Fresh efforts to streamline shopping on the platform come as a new report finds it's the most efficient digital channel for retail brands.

By Barry Levine • July 31, 2019

30 minutes with the CEO of Birchbox

Co-founder Katia Beauchamp breaks down the beauty brand's model, marketing changes and why she chose Walgreens as a partner.

By Cara Salpini • July 30, 2019

Coresight: Back-to-school sales to grow up to 2.5%

The estimates, based on positive economic indicators, are sunnier than those of the National Retail Federation, but also represent a slowdown in growth.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 29, 2019